Exhibitions & Events
Colne Valley Museum hosts many exhibition and events. Here you will find details of our programme and regular events.
EXHIBITIONS 2008:
January 12th--February 24th
In the Victorian Kitchen
A chance to see some of the domestic household treasures from our collection.
March 1st--April 13th
Needles and Pins--Ancient and Modern
Cross-stitch and traditional crafts from the early 19th century up to today.
April 19th--June 8th
Colne Valley Art Society Annual Exhibition
A display of local talent.
June 14th--August 3rd
Bat and Ball--cricket in the Colne Valley 1850--2000
Exhibition by Dr. Peter Davies.
www.ckcricketheritage.org.uk
August 9th--September 28th
Changing Face of Marsden 1800-1950
The third stage of this wonderful local history exhibition by Marsden Local History Society with WEA.
Transport, People and Places.
October 11th--November 23rd
Cornucopia 3--a display of the textile history of the Colne Valley.
EVENTS 2008:
January 19th and 20th
Bread Baking Demonstration
Open 12.30pm both days.
February 23rd and 24th
"Havercakes!"
Demonstration of oatcakes being made in our Victorian kitchen.
March 15th and 16th
"Domestic Science"
National Science Week event and Easter activities.
April 12th and 13th
Sampler Workshop
A chance to have a go yourself!--workshop is free but normal admission charges apply.
May 10th and 11th
Golcar Lily Day (Saturday)
A Children's DIY Weekend Free admission.
June 21st and 22nd
Strawberry Fair
Find out how to preserve summer fruits and flowers the traditional way. Sample our freshly made strawberry jam tarts, try some elderflower champagne or make a laundry sachet for your linen cupboard. A family event.
September 13th and 14th
Heritage Open Days event "Tea For Two"
Sit by the fire and watch 'Our Annie' Taylor and her neighbours baking scones in her Victorian Kitchen and then have some served with jam and cream upstairs in our cafe (or buy some to take home for tea).
Free admission.
October 4th and 5th
Craft Weekend
The museum comes alive! Lots of traditional craft demonstrations throughout the day including bread-baking, wood-turning, lace-making, spinning, weaving and clog-making--early opening at 12.30pm both days.
October 25th and 26th
Hallowe'en Magic!
Family fun and entertainment from Clive Harbottle and his friends.
November 1st and 2nd.
Parkin Bake--just in time for Plot Neet!Traditional Yorkshire Parkin made in our Victorian kitchen.
November 29th, 30th, December 6th and 7th.
Traditional Christmas Fayre
Lots of family fun and games, home made mince pies, and Father Christmas is here too!
November 30th
Stir Up Sunday
Come and help stir up Mrs. Sykes' Christmas Pudding.
Events at the museum Event Calendar
From 13th September 2008 to 14th September 2008
"Tea for Two" Heritage Open Days event.
Scone baking demonstration in our Victorian kitchen and a chance to eat some, freshly made, with jam and cream in our cafe upstairs. Sponsored by Yorkshire Tea.
Free admission.
Current exhibition Exhibition Program
Until 3rd August 2008
Bat and Ball--Cricket in the Colne Valley 1850-2000.
A fascinating display of local cricket history by Dr. Peter Davies.
www.ckcricketheritage.org.uk
Tuesday Craft Class
Several members meet every other Tuesday evening at the museum to learn and practise various traditional crafts. Further information on the Craft Class.
Colne Valley Art Society
Colne Valley Art Society meets weekly, and produces a popular annual exhibition at the museum. Read more about the society.
