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Page 1: What's On Guide - October 2011 to March 2012

www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries

what’sonAutumn/WinterOctober 2011 – March 2012

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Great daysout for groupsLeedsMuseumsandGalleriesoffergreatvaluedaysoutforgroupsatKirkstallAbbeyandAbbeyHouseMuseum,LothertonHallandTempleNewsam.

Here pre-booked groups can receive free coach parking, reduced admission (for groups of 15 or more) and tailored packages including tours and refreshments.

For further information and booking details visit www.leeds.gov.uk/groupvisits. Groups are also welcome at our other attractions. Please contact them directly to arrange a visit.

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ThisguideprovidesdetailsofalloureventsandexhibitionstakingplaceatourmuseumsandgalleriesacrossLeedsfromfromOctober2011toMarch2012.

exciting museums04 LeedsCityMuseum04 LeedsMuseumDiscoveryCentre05 AbbeyHouseMuseum

majestic medieval ruins05 KirkstallAbbey

Grand country houses06 TempleNewsam06 LothertonHall

Fascinating industrial mills07 ThwaiteMillsWatermill07 LeedsIndustrialMuseumat ArmleyMills

inspiring art 08 LeedsArtGallery08 HenryMooreInstitute08 CraftCentreandDesignGallery

What’son09 Exhibitions11 Familyevents20 Music,filmandtheatre22 Talksandtours24 Workshops

Getinvolved26 Volunteering26 LeedsArtCollectionsFund26 FriendsofLeedsMuseums26 LeedsPhilosophicaland

LiterarySociety27 Joinourmailinglist

For further facilities and access information please contact the museums directly or visit www.disabledgo.info

All listings information and prices are correct at time of going to press but we recommend that you contact the venue direct to check details prior to the event.

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christmas and New year closuresForinformationaboutourChristmasandNewYearopeninghourspleasecheckourwebsitewww.gov.uk/museumsandgalleriesorcontactourattractionsdirect.

Whetheryouareorganisinganevent,conference,meetingorevenspecialcelebration,wehavesomebeautifulspacesvailabletohireatourvenuesincluding:

• a new conference suite at Leeds Art Gallery

• interactive galleries in Leeds City Museum

• rooms at Temple Newsam, Leeds Industrial Museum and Leeds Discovery Centre

• stunning historic settings for wedding hire at Lotherton Hall and Temple Newsam.

For full details and prices visit www.conferenceculture.co.uk

Looking for a venue to host an event?

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home to a million wondersFrom elephant skulls to a medieval log boat, this purpose built store and conservation facility houses objects from Leeds Museum and Galleries collections which are not on permanent display at other sites across the city.

Discover many more treasures with regular behind the scenes tours and family activities.

experience a world of discovery Explore four fl oors of interactive and exciting galleries. Come face to face with the Leeds tiger, step into Ancient Worlds to meet Nesyamun, the Leeds mummy, and dig for fossils in the Life on Earth gallery. Changing special exhibitions, as well as weekly family friendly clubs and activities.

Freeadmission

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Visitorinformation:

Visitsarebyappointment. To arrange, please contact us on 0113 214 1548. Mon - Fri, 9am-4pm. Howmuch? Admission Free. Pre-booked appointments only. Findus: Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, Carlisle Road, Leeds, LS10 1LB. Situated near Clarence Dock. Speaktous: 0113 214 1548 Emailus:[email protected] Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/discoverycentre

Visitorinformation:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 5pm, Thursday 10am - 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Howmuch? Free. A small charge may apply to some special exhibitions. Findus: Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BH. Speaktous:0113 224 3732 Emailus: [email protected] Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum

Freeadmission

admire the majestic medieval abbey Kirkstall Abbey is one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country. Feel a true sense of the past as you stroll through its tranquil grounds, surrounded by stunning parkland on the banks of the River Aire. Find out more about this famous Leeds landmark in the Visitor Centre at the abbey.

Experience the new KirkstallAbbeyaudiobootour. Download the free audioboo application (www.audioboo.fm/leedsmuseums) to your phone and take the tour in the ruins.

Step back in time and explore the victorian streets Abbey House Museum is a lively, interactive museum which was short-listed for the Guardian ‘Kids in Museum Family Friendly Award’ in 2011. Wander the beautifully created authentic Victorian streets for a glimpse of life in 19th century Leeds.

Visitorinformation:

Tues-Sun 10am - 4pm. Closed Mondays except Bank holidays. Last admission and shop closing time is half an hour before the abbey is due to close. Howmuch? Free. Findus:Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. 2.5 miles from Leeds city centre on the A65 Kirkstall Road. Speaktous:0113 230 5492 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey

Visitorinformation:

Tues-Fri & Sun 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm - 4.30pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Last admission 4pm. Howmuch?Adult £3.80, Child £1.70, Conc £2.80 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard). Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £6.50. Findus: Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. Opposite Kirkstall Abbey, 2.5 miles from Leeds city centre on the A65 Kirkstall Road. Speaktous: 0113 230 5492 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse

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a beautiful edwardian country house with a bird garden, red deer park and formal gardensLotherton Hall is a treasure trove of arts and crafts with fi ne collections of paintings, silver, ceramics and beautiful costume galleries.

One of the country’s great historic houses and estatesTemple Newsam is a stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion set within 1500 acres of beautiful parkland which includes a working rare breeds farm. The house and farm offer an ever-changing programme of guided tours, activities and events for all ages.

Visitorinformation:

Admission prices as well as the days and times Lotherton Hall is open are currently under review. Please telephone or visit our website for more information. Findus:Lotherton Hall, off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB. 13 miles from Leeds city centre, off the B1217 Towton Rd at Jct with Lotherton Lane or 2.5 miles from M1 J47. Speaktous: House: 0113 281 3259 Estate: 0113 264 5535 Emailus:[email protected] Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall

Limited access for wheelchair users in the Hall.No pushchairs are allowed in the Hall.

Visitorinformation:

31 October to 26 March. House: Tues to Sun 10:30am to 4pm. Farm: Tues – Sun 10am – 4pm.Tea Room: Tues-Sun 10am – 4pm. House and tea rooms closed Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays and during school holidays. Last admission to the House and Farm is 45 minutes before closing. Howmuch? House only: Adult £3.70, Child £2.70 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £9.50. House and Farm: Adult £6, Child £3.70 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £15.50. Findus: Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Halton, Leeds, LS15 OAE. Just 4 miles out of Leeds city centre on the B6159 or 2 miles from M1, J46. Speaktous: House: 0113 264 7321 Estate: 0113 264 5535 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse

explore the history of leeds the city that made everythingOnce the world’s largest woollen mill, Leeds Industrial Museum presents a fascinating insight into the city’s industrial heritage. Witness the water wheel, steam engines and spinning mule.

www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries email: [email protected]

a fully restored working watermill in a riverside settingSee the power of water as two huge waterwheels drive the mill. Visit the blacksmith’s workshop, manager’s house and discover all about life on this attractive island which is rich in wildlife. Regular events and tours for industrial heritage and nature enthusiasts alike.

Visitorinformation:

Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm. Last admission 4pm. Closed on Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays. Howmuch? Adult £3.30, Child £1.20, Conc £1.70 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Family up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £6.50. Findus: Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF. 2 miles from Leeds city centre on Canal Road, off the A65 Kirkstall Road. Speaktous: 0113 263 7861 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills

Visitorinformation:

Sat-Sun, 1pm-5pm. Open school holidays Tues-Fri, 10am-5pm. Last admission 3.15pm. Open Bank Holidays. Howmuch? Adult £3.30, Child £1.20, Conc £1.70 (20% discount with LeedsCard/BreezeCard), Family (up to 5 people including 1 adult and 1 child) £6.50. Findus: Thwaite Mills Watermill, Thwaite Lane, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP. 2 miles south of Leeds city centre, off A61. 0.5 miles off M621, J7. Speaktous: 0113 276 2887 Emailus:[email protected] Web: www.leeds.gov.uk/thwaitemills

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henry moore institute

craft centre and Design Gallery

This centre is dedicated to sculpture. A vibrant programme of changing exhibitions explores the meaning of sculpture from ancient to contemporary.

This gallery and shop showcase the best in contemporary craft by new and recognised designers.

Discover a world of art in the heart of leedsLeeds Art Gallery is home to one of the best collections of British art outside London. It showcases a wealth of art by well-known artists and presents a dynamic exhibitions programme.

Visitorinformation:

Mon-Sun, 10am-5.30pm, Weds, 10am-9pm. Closed bank holiday Mondays. Howmuch? Free. Findus: The Henry Moore Institute, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AH. Adjacent to Leeds Art Gallery. Speaktous: 0113 246 7467 Web:www.henry-moore.org/hmi

Visitorinformation:

Tues–Fri, 10am-5pm, Sat, 10am-4pm Howmuch? Free. Findus:The Craft Centre & Design Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AB. Situated on the lower ground fl oor of Leeds Art Gallery. Speaktous:0113 247 8241 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.craftcentreleeds.co.uk

Visitorinformation:

Mon-Tues, 10am-5pm, Wed, 12pm-5pm, Thurs-Sat, 10am-5pm, Sun, 1pm-5pm. Closed on bank holidays Howmuch? Free. Findus:Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA. City centre, just 5 mins walk from the train station. Speaktous: 0113 247 8256 Emailus:[email protected] Web:www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery

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UntilSun20Nov JohnMakepeace:enrichingthe

languageoffurniture Aretrospectiveexhibitionofworkby

oneofBritain’sleadingcontemporaryfurntituremakers.

UntilSat31Dec AngelsandDemons:

stainedglassbyJonathanCookeandHelenWhittaker

Achancetoexplorethisunusualartformwithtwooutstandingcontemporaryartists.

UntilSun8Jan2012 DancingintheStreet Anexhibitioncelebratingthe

creativity,diversityandvibrancyofLeeds’carnivalsandstreetfestivals.Discoverallaboutthehistory,music,charactersandcostumesthatbringourstreetstolife.

UntilMon9Jan2012 PositiveID:

Womenaroundtheworld Acollaborationbetween‘TheGetaway

Girls’andthreelocalartists(JakeGardiner,NickHalahanandMarciaBrown)creatingartinspiredbythestoriesandobjectsofstrongwomen,theconceptofbeauty,andwomenwhohavemovedtoLeeds.

Thisisthefirstinaseriesofexhibitions,ledbyyoungpeopleandinspiredbyYorkshire’sworldcollections.ItispartofStoriesoftheWorld,oneoftheprojectsattheheartoftheLondon2012CulturalOlympiad.

Sat1Oct-Wed12Oct2011 PostcardProjectIt’sofficial-

artmakesyouhappy! PartoftheLoveArtsFestival,adisplay

ofpostcardsmadebyfiftyartistswhohaverespondedemotionallytoartandtheideaofhappiness.

Sat1Oct-Sun30Oct ASeriesofArtworks

CarefullyArranged InspiredbyDamienHirst’sArtistRoom,

thisexhibitiondisplaysgalleryartworksselectedbyyoungpeoplestudyingVisualCommunicationatLeedsCollegeofArt.

UntilSun30Oct ARTISTROOMSontourwiththe

ArtFund:DamienHirst DamienHirstexploresthetimeless

themesofbirth,illness,deathandreligionthroughphotography,painting,installationandsculpture.TheexhibitionispartofARTISTROOMS,anationalprogrammebringingtowideraudiencesavitalcollectionofcontemporaryartgiftedtoTateandNationalGalleriesScotlandbyartcollectorandcuratorAntonyd’Offay.TheexhibitionissupportedbyTheArtFund.SponsoredbyWalkerMorris.

Tues1NovtoFri23Dec SavingaCentury AnexhibitioncelebratingVictorian

society–theerathatgaveussomeofthefinestbuildingsinthecountry;includingourveryownLeedsCityMuseum.

Fri25Nov2011-Sun19Feb2012 NorthernArtPrize2011 Nowinitsfifthyear,theNorthern

ArtPrizecelebratesandrewardscontemporaryartistsbasedintheNorthofEngland.Shortlistedartistswillexhibitatthegalleryandthewinnerwillreceiveaprizeof£16,500.ThefourartistswhowillbeexhibitingareLiadinCooke,LeoFitzmaurice,JamesHugoninandRichardRigg.

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UntilendofDec2011 FoodForThought Atasteofcontemporaryculturalfood

anddrinkfromroundtheworld.

Thurs8Dec2011-Tues1May2012

BedTimeStories-ChapterOne:TheRestorationoftheQueenAnneStateBed

Celebratethemarvellousrestorationofourmagnificentstatebed.Visitorswillhearthestoryofthereturnofthebedfromthebrinkofcollapsebacktoglory,smotheredincrimsonvelvetandgoldlace.

JanuarytoApr2012 IntheSpotlight Awindowontheworldofamateur

dramainLeedsfromthe1950stothepresentday.

Sat21Jan-Mon31Dec Performance Anewexhibitionaboutperformancein

LeedsinhonouroftheLondonGames.ItwillfeaturelocalsportandathleticachievementsandexploreLeeds’performingarts.

Fri27Jan-Sun22Apr2012 Silver70s Takeatripbacktothe1970s–space

hoppers,prawncocktails,newmoney,theWinterofDiscontentandtheQueen’sSilverJubilee.Anexhibitionthatlooksatpopculture,politicsandpartiesinthe1970s-forthosewhorememberdonningflaresandthosewhodon’t!

FebtoJune2012 Pharaoh:KingofEgypt Blockbustertouringexhibitionfromthe

BritishMuseum-amust-seeforthewholefamily!

Sun5Feb-Sun15Apr GaryHume:Flashback Anewseriesofexhibitionsencouraging

afreshperspectiveonanartist’sdevelopment.

Fri2Mar-Sun31Dec TheVictorianLookBook:

FashionandFurnishings1837-1901

AnexhibitionexploringthestylesthatdominatedintheVictorianperiod.Fromgothictoaesthetic,exotictoartsandcrafts,visitorswilldiscoverandfindtheirfavouriteVictorianlook.

Sat1Oct,5Nov,3Dec,7Jan,4Feb,3Mar10am-3pm Artspace:Saturdayclub Afunworkshopforfamiliestoexplorenewartideasandwaysofmaking.

Eacheventwillintroduceanewartwork.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132478254.

EverySaturdayfrom1Oct-17Dec,2pm-4pm Saturdayshoppers Joinusfor2hoursofcraftsinspiredbyourVictorianstreets.

EverytermtimeSaturday:1,8,15Oct;5,12,19,26Nov;3,10,17Dec;7,14,21,28Jan;4,25Feb;3,10,17,24Mar,11am-12.15pm

Rory’sSaturdayClub Artandcraftactivitiesrelatingtothemuseumdisplays.

EverySunday,2.15pm-2.45pm Sundaystorytime Storytellingsessionsthatbringthecollectiontolife.

EverySundayfromSun2Oct–Sun18DecthenSun8Jan–Sun25Mar,2pm-4pm

Artysmarties JoinuseverySundayafternoonfor2hoursoffuncraftsinourVictorianStreets.

Tuesday4,11,18,26Oct,10am-11.30am Muddymonkeys Messycreativefunwithnaturalandartmaterials.Sometimeswepaint,sometimes

wegetmuddyandinniceweatherwegooutsideintheruins!Pleasewearsuitablemessyclothing.

Tue4Oct,1Nov,6Dec,3Jan,7Feb,6Mar,10am-12pm LittleLotherton Under5’scraftsessionsforparents,carersandlittleones.Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132813229.

Fri7Oct,4Nov,2Dec,6Jan,3Feband2Mar,10am-11.45am Tinytigers Grrrreatopportunitytohavefuncreatingyourownhistoricalmess.Usepaints,

stencil,crayonsandglue!Pleasewearsuitablemessyclothing.ForUnder5’sandtheircarers.

Fri7,14Oct,Fri4,11Nov,Fri18Nov,Fri2,9Dec,Fri3,10Feb,Fri2,9,16,23Mar

Messymonkeysafternoons,2pm-4pm Messy,creativefunforunder5’sandthebestbitisweclearupafterwards!Pleasewear

suitablemessyclothing.

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Usual admission applies unless stated. Booking is not required unless stated. Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please contact the museums directly for further information or visit www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries.

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FromFri21Oct,10am-3.15pmChristmasgiftcollectionSeethewonderfulwintercollectionofbespokegiftsanddecorationsintheelegantnewgiftshopatTempleNewsam.

Sat22Oct,10am-4pmChristmasshoppreviewStartyourChristmasshoppingearlyandbethefirsttocomeandseewhatfantasticgiftswehavethisChristmas.(Noadmissionfeetovisitshoporcafé.)

Sat19andSun20Nov,11am-3pmChristmascraftfayreOurpopularcraftfayrereturnswiththeopportunitytostockuponunique,handmadepresentsjustintimeforChristmas.

Sat26Nov,12pm-3pmDelimarketGoodqualityfood,plantsandgoods,fromlocalproducersandsuppliers.

Festiveshoppingandfood

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Fri21Oct,Fri25Nov,Fri16Dec,Fri27Jan,Fri24Feb,Fri30Mar Messymonkeys10.15am-12noonand2pm-4pm Messy,creativefunforunder5’sandthebestbitisweclearupafterwards!

Pleasewearsuitablemessyclothing.

Sat15–16Oct,Sat12–13Nov,24–25Mar,allday Let’spretend Takethevarioustrailsaroundthehouse,whowillyoubetoday?Includesdressingup

andself-ledplay.

Sat15Oct,26Nov,17Dec,21Jan,11Feb,10Mar,1pm–3pm Familyday Workshopsaimedatallthefamily.Comeandtakepartinvariousactivitiesnomatter

whatyourage!

Tue25Oct,Tue14Feb,Tue3April,Tue10April,11am-11.45am Storytelling Traditionalfolktalesfromaroundtheworld.

Fri28Octand17Feb,1pm-3pm Craftiness Drop-incraftactivitiesrelatingtodifferentthemes.

Fri28Oct,25Nov,16Dec,27Jan,24Feb,23Mar,10am-12pm Playground Excitingmultisensory(andsometimesmessy!)eventsforveryyoungpeopleandtheir

carersinspiredbyoneoftheGallery’sartworks.Pleasewearsuitableclothes.

Wed30Nov,28Dec,21Jan,29Feb,28Mar,10am-11.30am Multiplemonkeys Stayandplayformultiplebirthsfamilies.Sometimeswepaintorgetmuddyandinnice

weatherwegointheruins!Pleasewearsuitablemessyclothing.

Sat7,14,21,28Jan,Sat4,11,18,25,Feb3,10,17,24,31Mar,2pm-4pm AbbeyHouseinvestigations Grabapolicehelmetandsqueekytruncheonandjoinourteamofdetectivestosolvethis

week’smysteryobjects,historymysteryortimetangle.

OctOber Sat1-Sun30Oct Artspace:makingitreal Dress-upandplaywithgamestofindouthowDamienHirstmightuseeverydaystufftotell

storiesaboutourselvesandourworld.

Sat1–Sun16Oct,allday Exploreanddraw CelebratetheBigDrawbyfollowingcluesaroundtheHousetohelpyoucreateyourvery

owncrazycreatures.

Sat1Oct-Sun27Nov,allday BeemotionalinArtspace ActivitiesforfamiliesandotherstoenjoytheiremotionalresponsestoartintheGallery.

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Sat1-Sun30Oct,allday BlackHistoryMonthtrail TohelpuscelebrateBlackHistoryMonthcomeanddoafreetrailaroundthemuseum,

pickupacopyfromreception.

Sat1Oct,1pm-3pm BigDraw:junkfurniture TakinginspirationfromourJohnMakepeaceexhibitionhaveagoatcreatingyourown

furnituresculpturesusingrecyclablematerials.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132813229.

Fri7Oct,5pm-10pm LightNight Enjoyviewingthegalleryoutsideofnormalopeninghours.

Fri7Oct,6pm-10pm LightNight Watchyourcitycomealive!Comeandseespeciallycommissionedperformancesand

installationsinthemuseumandexploreafterhours.

Sat8Oct,11am-3pm DressupanddrawforBigDraw Familiesareinvitedtodress-upanddraweachotherlookingentirelydifferent,

usinglargepaperandmarkerpens.Whatwoulditbeliketosuddenlyhaveaprincessinthefamily?

Sat8-Sun9Oct,10am-3pm Decisions,decisionsonthemat Funactivitiestoexplorehowourexhibitionsanddisplaysareputtogether.

Sat8Oct,1pm-3pm BigDraw:Giantwarriors JoinusforBigDrawDaytomakegiantartworkbasedonNativeAmericansofthePlains.

Bookingrequired.Tel01132813229.

Sat22Oct-Sun30Oct,allday Halloweentrail Explorethehouseandfindspookycluestobeinwithachanceofwinninga

fiendishprize.

Sat22andThur27Oct,10am-12pm Spookytoursandbeastlybeasts Bringyourbatterypoweredcandlesforourpre-Halloweenspook-fest.Discovertheweird

worldofmuseummonsters!Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141458.

Sat22-Sun30Oct,allday Half-termhighlights Astheclocksgobackbringalittlelightintoyourlifebyexploringallthingsbrightand

beautifulandfollowthe‘lighttrail’aroundtheHouse!

Mon24-Sun30Oct,10am-3pm MakeanexhibitioninArtspace Haveagoatmakinganexhibition.SpecialhelponhandMon,TuesandThurs.

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Tue25Oct,10.15am-12pmand2pm-4pm Ghosts&Goblins Hauntedhalloweenfamilyfunwithcraftsandactivitiesfocussingonghosts

andgoblins.

Tue25,Wed26,Thur27Oct,11am-12pm,12.30pm-1.30pm,2pm-3pm Murderatthemill Comealonganduseyourdetectiveskillstohelpussolvethismurdermystery.

Bookingrequired.Tel:01132637861.

Tue25,Wed26,Thur27Oct,10.30am-12.30pmand2pm-3.30pm LightenUp! MakeyourowndazzlingdivalampforDivaliorcreateyourownsparklingjewellery.

Tue25,Wed26,Thur27Oct,1.00pm-3pm Anappleaday... IncelebrationofNationalAppleDaytakeawalkaroundourorchardandjoininour

applecrafts,artactivitiesandgames.

Tue25,Wed26,Thur27Oct,10.30am-3.30pm Africancrafts Freecraftactivitiesforallthefamily.ComeandhelpuscelebrateBlackHistoryMonth

andourexhibitionDancingintheStreet.

Wed26Oct,10am-12pmand2pm-4pm Foodexplorers–gruesomegrub! Funactivitieslookingatrevoltingfood,inspiredbyourcurrentexhibitionTaste.

Wed26Oct,10am-12pm Monsters,ghoulsandghostcrafts Havefunmakinghalloweencrafts.

Thur27Oct,10am-12pmand2pm-4pm Murderatthemuseum MrMortistheUndertaker’sassistanthasbeenfounddeadontopofacoffin!

Testyourdetectiveskillsandfollowthecluestosolvethecrime.

Thu27Oct,12pm-2pm Lanternmaking Comealongandhaveagoatmakingyourownlantern.

Fri28Oct,10am-12pmand2pm-4pm Witchesandwizards Halloweenfunforallthefamilymakingcraftsperfectforlittlewitchesandwizards.

Sat29Oct,2pm-4pm SpiderSaturday Joinusforhalloweenfunandmakesparklyspiders,bouncingspidersandscaryspiders!

Sat29Oct,1pm-3pm Maskmaking NeedamaskforHalloween?Comeandcreateyourownscaryface!

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Sat29Oct,5.30pmto8pm(lastadmission7.15pm) Halloweenhauntings Comealongifyoudareandenterthedarkenedhouseandfarm.Dressupinaspooky

outfitandcollectsomeghoulishtreats.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132647321.Adults£6.50,Child(1yr-16yrs)£4,Family(2adultsupto3children)£20.20%LeedsCarddiscount.

Sun30Oct,2pm-4pm ArtySmartieshalloween ArtySmartiesgoesallspookywithHalloweenthemedcrafts.

Sun30Oct,1pm-4pm Halloweenscaryfunday Craftactivities,spookyfilmsandmore…Whynotcomeinfancydress?

Sun30Oct,1pm-3pm RunningSteam:LocomotiveJack Re-livethegoldenageofsteamwithJackthe100yearoldHunsletlocomotive.

NOvember Thur3Nov,7pm-9pm Prebonfirenightspectacular TheAnnualLeedsPhilosophcalandLiterarySocietyPreBonfirelecturecompletewith

fireworksandexplosionsandtherealsciencebehindthingsthatgobang!

Sat12Nov,1.30pm-3pm Ragrugmaking VisitThwaiteMillsandlearnhowtocraftyourownpieceofragrug.Theperfectwinter

activity!Allageswelcome.

Sun13Nov,1pm–3pm RemembranceSunday TocommemorateRemembranceSundaycomealongandmakeyourownpoppy.

Sat19Nov,10am-12pm Nature’scolouringbook Huntforthetreasureattheendoftherainbow.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141458.

Sat19Nov,1.30pm-3pm Ragrugmaking VisitThwaiteMillsandlearnhowtocraftyourownpieceofragrug.Theperfectwinter

activity!Allageswelcome.

Fri25Nov-Sun19Feb,allday Artspace:ideasandexperiments BecreativeandimaginativewithideasandmaterialsusedbytheartistsintheNorthern

ArtPrizeexhibition.

Sat26Nov-Fri16Dec,allday EdwardianChristmastrail Findthecluesandenterourcompetitiontowinafestiveprize.

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Sat26Nov,1.30pm-3pm Christmascrafts ComeandmakeatraditionalVictorianChristmasdecoration.Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132762887.

December Sat3Dec,11am-3pm Christmascrafts Whybuyyourpresentsorcardswhenyoucanmakethem?

Sat3andSun4Dec,1pm-3pm Christmasdecorations ComeandmakesomeChristmasdeocrationseithertotakehomeorfortheLotherton

Christmastree.

Sat3and10Dec,1.30pm-3pm Christmascrafts ComeandmakeatraditionalVictorianChristmasdecoration.Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132762887.

Sun4,11and18Dec,10am-3pm MeetFatherChristmas VisitSantainhisgrotto,writehimaletterandmakeaChristmasbauble.Don’tforgetyour

camera!£4perchild,includespresent.

Sat10Dec,10am-12pm Celebrations-aroundtheworldin20objects Storiesandcelebrationsfromaroundtheworldlookingat20ofourobjects.

Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141458.

Sat10Dec,12pm-2pm Christmascardmaking SendahomemadeChristmascardtoyourlovedonesthisyear.

Sat10Dec,5pmto8pm(lastadmission7.15pm) VictorianChristmas VisitthelivingnativityandSanta’sgrottoinHomeFarmandtakepartinthestory-telling

andVictoriandancingintheHouse(open5.30pm).Warmyourselfwithmulledwineandenjoytheglitterandsparkleofourfestivedecorations.Bookingrecommended.Tel:01132647321.Adults£6.50,Child(1yr-16yrs)£4,Family(2adultsupto3children)£20.20%LeedsCardDiscount.

Sat10Dec,1.30pm-3pm Christmascrafts ComeandmakeatraditionalVictorianChristmasdecoration.Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132141458.

Sat10Dec,11am-4pm Christmascommunityspecial AdayofChristmasmusic,performanceandfunfromallaroundtheworld.Free.

FamilyEvents

Sat10Dec,11am–2pm Rory’sChristmasclub Christmasartsandcraftsforallthefamily.

Sat17Dec-Thurs22Dec,1pm–3pm Christmasplaytime Festivecrafts,dressingupandmore!

19Dec-02Jan2012,10am-3pm BaubilizeinArtspace Makeyourownbaubletoaddtotheonesondisplay.Specialhelponhand

Mon,TuesandThurs.

Tues20,21,22,23Dec,10.15am-12pmand2pm-4pm MessymonkeysChristmasparty Joinusforfestivefunandgamesfortheunder5’sandthechancetoseeSanta.

Pleasewearsuitablemessyclothing.Admissiontothepartyisincludedwithadmissionintothemuseum.Santais£4perchild,includespresent.

Tues20andWed21Dec,11am-12pm&2pm-3pm VictorianChristmascrafts Makeyourowndecorationsreadytotakehomeanddeckthehalls!Free–forallages.

JaNuary Sat14JanandSat28Jan,allday Let’spretend Takethevarioustrailsaroundthehouse,whowillyoubetoday?Includesdressingupand

self-ledplay.

Sat21Jan,10am-12pm Battybotanyandthescienceofsquashing Thewhysandwhereforesofhowtoscientificallysquashplants!Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132141458.

Sat21andSun22Jan,11am-12pm&1.30pm-3.30pm Dancingdragons! MakeyourownChinesepaperdragonreadyforChineseNewYearandfollowthetrail

aroundthehouse.

Sat21Jan,1pm-3pm Clayplay Amessyplaysessionforchildrenofallagestoenjoyclaymodellingandpainting.

Pleasewearsuitableclothing.

Sat28-Sun29Jan,11am-3pm Storystepping AtthebeginningofNationalStoryTellingWeek,stepinfromthecoldandintoabedtime

storybyjoiningstorytellerChrisCade.

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February Sat4Feb,11am-3pm Dress-uppaintinArtspace HavefunpaintingclothingtocelebrateInternationalWomen’sday.

Sat4andSun5Feb,11am-3pm Paintingfashionsonthemat Funactivitiesexploringpaintingsthattellusinterestingthingsaboutfashion.

Sat11andWed15Feb,10am-12pm Allthatglitters…isnotalwaysgold Joinusasweunlockthemuseumsafeanddiscoverthestoriesbehindourcoinsand

medals.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141458.

Sat11-Sun19Feb,11am-12.30pmand1.30pm-3.30pm Bedtime! Halftermfunforallages.Makeyourownbedbug,designabedroomdoorhangerand

discoverabedfitforaQueen!Free.(NormalAdmissionapplies)

Sat11–Sun19Feb,allday Bedtimeexplorertrail Discoverwherethefamilyslept,fromservantsbedstoroyalbedsonthisfunexplorer

trailaroundtheHouse.

Sat11am-Sun19Feb,Duringopeninghours Egyptiantrail ComeanddiscoverallaboutancientEgyptexploringourspecialexhibtion‘Pharaoh’and

therestofthemuseum.Pickupafreecopyofthetrailfromreception.

Sun12Feb,10am-12pmand2pm-4pm Musicmakerfamilyfun JoinusforadayoffuncraftsinspiredbymusicandournewexhibitionPerformance.

Mon13Feb-Sun19Feb,10am-3pm PaintsurfacesinArtspace Havefunwithhouseholdpaints,specialhelponhand,Mon,TuesandThurs.

Tues14andThurs16Feb,11am-3pm Beafashiondesigner Comealonganddiscoverourstudio‘Unzipped’andhaveagoatbeingafashiondesigner.

Tues14andThurs16Feb,1pm-3pm Birdsonthebrain Learnhowtoidentifygardenbirdsanddiscoverhowtoencourageandsupportthemin

yourgarden.

Tues14andWed15Feb,10.30am-3.30pm Egyptiancrafts Freecraftactivitiesforallthefamily,comealongandhelpuscelebrateourcurrentspecial

exhibitionPharaoh.

FamilyEvents

Wed15Feb,10am-12pmand2pm-4pm Wednesdaywardrobe Havefuninourwardrobefullofdressingupclothes,propsandmirrors.

Thurs16Feb,10am-12pmand2pm-4pm Murderatthemuseum MrMorristheironmongersassistanthasbeenfoundmurderedonhiswaytodoabitof

dancing.Testyourdetectiveskillsandfollowtheclues.

Thurs16Feb,10.30am-3.30pm 70sCrafts Freecraftactivitiesforallthefamily,comealongandhelpuscelebrateourcurrent

temporaryexhibition‘Silver70s.’

Fri17Feb,10am-12pmand2pm-4pm Puppetonastring AdayoffunpuppetcraftsinspiredbyournewexhibitionPerformance.

march Sat25Feb-Fri30Mar,allday Artspace:painting UseArtspaceandsomeunusualmaterialsandtoolstofindoutaboutpainting.

Sat17Mar,10am-12pm Swansongs Discoverbygoneobjectsandlearnhowchangesinsocialhistorybroughtabouttheir

extinction.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132141458.

Sat17Mar,1.30pm-3pm Springfever VisitThwaiteislandforhintsandtipstoattractinsects,birdsandanimalsforyourown

wildlifegardenthisspring.

Sat17andSun18Mar,11am-12pmand1.30pm-3.30pm Friendlyflowers MakeyourownbeautifultissuepaperflowerbouquettocelebrateMothersDay.

GivethemtothespecialpersonwhohasbeenaMumtoyouorkeepthemyourself!

Sat31Mar–Sun15Apr,allday Eastertrailcompetition Findthecluesaroundthehouseandwinaspecialprize.

april Sat31Mar-Sun15Apr,allday Egg-citingEastertrail Canyoufindthebirdsandeggsaroundthemuseum?Pickupafreetrailfromreception.

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EveryFridayfrom7Oct,allday CommunityFilmFridays AnotherchancetoseesomeofourwonderfulfilmsmadebyLeedspeopleabout

Leedspeople.Free,dropin.

OctOber Sat8Oct,2pm Musicinthecountryhouse-Musicforpolitepeopleinpublicplaces Thethirdconcertinthisseriesdrawinguponanecdotesandreadingsfromthesociallifeof

thetime.PerformedbyJaneTroughtonandherensembleofperiodinstrumentalists.Bookingrecommended.Tel:01132647321.Adults£10(£6concessions/LACF/students).

Sun23Oct,2pm-3.30pm Youngartists’chambermusicrecital ClassicalchambermusicintheDrawingRoomfollowedbyteaintheOrientalGallery.

PeterFoggitt,piano.Bookingrecommended.Tel01132813259oremaillotherton.music@leeds.gov.uk.Tickets£11(£9.50concessions).Familyticket£20(upto2adultsand2children).

NOvember Sun20Nov,2pm-3.30pm Youngartists’chambermusicrecital ClassicalchambermusicintheDrawingRoomfollowedbyteaintheOrientalGallery.

HeribertoFonseca,violin.Bookingrecommended.Tel01132813259oremaillotherton.music@leeds.gov.uk.Tickets£11(£9.50concessions).Familyticket£20(upto2adultsand2children).

December Sat10Dec,7pm-9pm ChristmasConcert:Christmasthroughtheages LeedsCityMuseuminconjunctionwithLeedsUniversityLiturgicalChoirbringyouthemost

beautifulmusicoftheseason.Thiseventislikelytosellout.TicketsavailableinLeedsCityMuseumGiftShoporbyemaillulc@leeds.ac.uk.Tickets£7adults,(£5concs)£3.5012-19s(under12sfree).

Thur15Dec,7.30pm Musicinthecountryhouse-AChristmasgarland ThefinalconcertofthisuniqueseriesofmusicperformedbyJaneTroughton,andher

ensembleofperiodinstrumentalists.Bookingrecommended.Tel01132647321.Adults£10(£6concessions/LACF/students).

Music,FilmandTheatre

Sat17Dec,2pm-4pm SirArthurIngram’sChristmas LeedsWaitsinviteyoutojoinSirArthurIngramandhisfamilyforaChristmascelebration

ofsongandstories.Bookingrecommended.Tel01132647321.Tickets£8eachandincludesmulledwineandamincepie.

Sun18Dec,2.30pm-3.30pm CarolsattheAbbey BeautifulcarolsfromtheHeritageMasterworksChoraleintheatmosphericsettingof

KirkstallAbbeyChurch.

march Wed21Mar,10.30am-4pm Musicmasterclass Musicforpianosoloandduo,ledbyHelenKrizos,DeputyHeadofKeyboardStudiesat

theRoyalNorthernCollege,Manchester.Bookingrecommended.Tel01132813259oremaillotherton.music@leeds.gov.uk.TicketsFullday£18(£14concessions)Halfday£11(£9concessions)Students£5.Staffwithschool&collegegroupsfree.

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Thurs20Oct,17Nov,15Dec,19Jan,16Feb,15Mar,5.30pm-6.30pm ZachariahCroakittandMr.Joseph ComeandmeetoneofourVictoriancharacters–eithertheghoulishundertaker

ZachariahCroakittorMr.Josephthejeweller.ZachariahCroakittmaynotbesuitableforyoungchildrenorthoseofasensitivedisposition.

Thurs20Oct,17Nov,15Dec,19Jan,16Feb,15Mar,2.30pm-3.30pm Reminiscencesessions FindourmoreaboutthehistoryofLeedsbyvisitingtheLeedsStorygalleryandthenmeet

afterwardsinthecafétorecallandsharefavouritememoriespastandpresentofLeeds.Free,dropin.

NOvember Thurs17Nov,2.30pm-4pm Portraitsundressed GuestcuratorNatalieRawtakesacloserlookattheportraitshanginginTempleNewsam

torevealwhatpeopleworeundertheirfinery.Followedbyafternoonteainthediningroom.Bookingrequiredcontact01132647321.Tickets£6.50toincludeafternoontea.

march Bedtimestories:TempleNewsamiscelebratingNationalBedMonth

byhavingaspecialtalkeveryWednesday Wed7and28Mar11am-12pm Comealongandfindoutabouthistoricalbedsandbedroomswithstoriesaboutthebeds

atTempleNewsamHouseincludingtheQueenAnneStatebed.Bookingrecommended.Tel:01132647321.

Wed14and21Mar,12pm Joinusforlunchandatalkexploringthescienceandengineeringbehindtherestoration

andconservationoftheHintonHousebed.Tickets£20includinglunch.Tel:01132647321.

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EveryTuesdayandSaturday,11am HiddenTempleNewsamtours AguidedtourthroughthehiddenpassagesandcellarsbelowtheHouse.Somesteepsteps

andunevensurfaces.Notsuitableforunder7’s.Lookoutforfamilytoursintheholidays.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132647321.

EveryThursday,11am-12pmand2pm-3pm Behindthescenestour Aspecialguidedtourofourcustombuiltmuseumstore.Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132141458.

EveryThursday,11am Housetour A45-minuteintroductoryguidedtouroftheHousewiththestoriesofthosewholivedhere.

Bookingrecommended.Tel:01132647321.

EveryThursday HistoryThursdays InterestedinoldLeeds,thecity’sheroes,heroinesanddarksecrets?Thencomeandmeet

ourSocialHistoryteamforlunchtimetalksthatbringthegalleriesalive!

Fri28Oct,24Nov,1.15pm-1.45pm Classicsinourlunchtimes Aseriesof20minutetalks,whichwillrunfor12months,ontheclassicalworldin

modernculturebyexpertsfromtheDepartmentofClassicsattheUniversityofLeeds.Pleasecontact01132243732forfurtherdetails.

Mon31Oct,28Nov,30Jan,27Feb,12pm-1pm Curatorialcuriosities Tourandtalkfromourcuratorsabouttheirfavouriteobjects.Bookingrequired.

Tel:01132141458.

Sun9Oct,13Nov,11Dec,8Jan,12Feband11Mar Caféscientifique Livelydebatewithlocalexpertstodiscusstopicalsciencesubjectsovercakesandtea

(pleasepurchasefromcafé).Suitableforages8to108!

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Workshops

Sat1Oct,Sat15Oct,Sat29Oct,Sat12Nov,Sat26Nov,2pm-4pm Creativecraftsforadults Learnnewskills,improveoldonesandmakenewfriends.Therewillbeasmallcharge

towardsmaterials,pleasecallformoreinformation.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132637861.

Wed26Octand15Feb,12pm-2pm Nightingale Craftactivitiesrelatingtodifferentthemesthroughoutthehouse.Suitableforages11-17

Bookingrequired.Tel:01132813229.

18Oct,15Nov,16Dec,17Jan,14Feb,13Mar,4.30pm-6.30pm Sessions@theGallery Astimulatingworkshopforyoungadultswhowanttoexplore,makeandwriteabout

artinadventurousways.Youthgroupsarewelcometobook.Bookingrequired.Tel:01132478254.

NOvember Wed2Nov,2pm-4pm Treasuresfromyourgarden Haveyoufoundarchaeologyinyourgardenorwithyourmetaldetectorandwondered

whatyourobjectis?Comealongandmeettheexpertandhaveyourfindidentifiedandrecordedforfree!

Sun27Nov,2pm-4pm TraditionalChristmascraftsforadults AnafternoonofmakingtraditionalChristmascrafts.LedbyartistSandraAllenwho

designedlastyear’sfantasticsession.Tickets£10.

December Wed7Dec,10am-3.30pm Deckthehallswithboughsofholly ComeandhelpusmakeVictoriangarlandstodecoratetheHouseforChristmas!

Allmaterialsprovided,nopreviousexperiencerequiredandafunwaytofindouthowyoucanmakeyourownathome.Includesamincepieandacupoftea.Meetinthefarm.Suitablefor10years+.Free.

march Wed6Mar,2pm-4pm Treasuresfromyourgarden Haveyoufoundarchaeologyinyourgardenorwithyourmetaldetectorandwondered

whatyourobjectis?Comealongandmeettheexpertandhaveyourfindidentifiedandrecordedforfree!

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