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Living History Re-enactments, Demonstrations and
Hands on Activities for all the Family
April 2011
A Mother's Work ... (Mothering Sunday Weekend Special)
2 & 3 April
Join us as we celebrate Mothering Sunday this year and experience some of the tasks women in the past were involved in to run their homes and contribute to the household income.

Meet the lady of the Victorian toll house as she takes part in everyday tasks. Find out what her life was like. Meet the 1940s land girl who is helping the farmer with the lambing. Have a go at some of the cottage industries of the Chilterns, including straw plaiting and lace making

Flowers for Mum – The first 200 mums will receive a gift Daffodil flower to mark their special occasion! Flowers generously supplied by Tescos Gerrards Cross.

Normal Museum admission prices apply.
In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
Meet the Early Victorians
9 - 10 April

Visit the toll gate keeper and his family in our Victorian toll house. There you will be able to find out about the Turnpike Trust and how to build a road from the toll keeper. Also hear about tales of highwaymen and robbers. You’ll also be able to find out what recipes the keeper’s wife is trying today.

Meet the early Victorians and find out about what it was like to live in a Victorian home.

Normal Museum admission prices apply.
In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
5km and 1km Fun Run
10 April
Sponsored by Arqiva and Clancy Docwra
5km Run starts at 1.00 pm
1km Fun Run at 2.00 pm

Run along picturesque farm track and through woodlands, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Win a hot air balloon ride for 2 (the person who raises the most sponsorship)

Light refreshments available to purchase throughout the day.
Free t-shirt for 200 runners
The Run categories are:

5km Run: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Men/Ladies, 1st Vet Men (50+),1st Vet Ladies (45+) Results
1km Fun Run: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Results

Download entry form here
Download sponsor form here
Download poster here

The Museum is grateful to the following generous sponsors of this event:
Arqiva
Clancy Docwra
Fishers Retailers – Gerrards Cross
Best of British Crafts
 16 & 17 April

Visit the crafts people as they display their local wares at our small craft fair set in our beautiful historic buildings. Craft stalls expected over the weekend include plants, garden ornaments, cards, glass ware, preserves, tree owls and puzzle boxes, wood turners and delicious local food. The RSPB will also be offering visitors the chance to make a bird box from 11.00 pm – 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm. Once you’ve finished shopping, enjoy a cup of coffee at the café before having a go at local crafts from the past.

If you are interested in having a stand at this event please complete and return a booking form to Jeanette Howse (contact details are on the booking form). 

Join in on the Farm
Lambing Weekend
16 & 17 April
Help us to welcome the new arrivals to the flock as we celebrate the birth of this year’s lambs in our traditional Chilterns Lambing Fold.

See where the shepherd lived as he kept watch over his flock. Then discover the art of ‘folding’ by using miniature hurdles to make a pen and make a model ‘rave’.

Oxford Down sheep were once a frequent sight amongst the Chiltern Hills, but are now a rare breed.

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
Easter Weekend
Medieval Knights and Pageantry
Paladins of Chivalry
22 - 25 April

Join in the fun as you meet our Medieval knights, ladies and peasants in their multi-coloured camp as they demonstrate medieval life. Throughout the day they will display Medieval Dance, Dressing-A-Lady, Arming-A-Knight, Archery, A Mess of Manners (medieval banqueting display), and our Grand Tourney (times to be confirmed).

Friday - Visit the medieval stalls to find out more about cooking, tailouring & embroidery and many other everyday tasks as you talk to our re-enactors.

Saturday – Monday - Join in the fun as you meet our Medieval knights, ladies and peasants in their multi-coloured camp as they demonstrate medieval life. Throughout the day you will be able to talk to the re-enactors to find out more about how people lived in medieval times. You may also be invited to join the dancing & merriment during your visit.  Plus there will be the following demonstrations:

Midday: A Mess of Manners – discover how you should lay the table and behave when eating at the table

2.00 pm: Longbow vs Crossbow – watch as the archers show you the might of the English bow and try to settle the argument between which type of bow is better

4.00 pm: The Tourney commences

Plus join the scavenger hunt to win your Easter egg over the Easter weekend.

Tesco Club Card and O2 Vouchers not valid for the Sunday and Monday of this event.

Normal Museum admission prices apply.

In addition, all the Museum's buildings will be open to visitors.
 
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