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April – September 2015

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Every Thursday, 2 Apr–24 Sept, 2–3pmMeet the Gardener

Come along to find out more about the Museum’s gardens. Check the website for location each week.

Sun 19 April, 11am–4pm Eternity with Love: Wedding Fayre

Pop in to chat with our Wedding Team and receive special offers as well as sampling some menus.

Wed 27 May, 10am–5pm St Fagans Heritage Craft Festival

An exciting new event showcasing ancient technology and traditional crafts.

Every Sunday 10am–4pm Support the finest Welsh producers at our Farmers’ Market every Sunday.

Fri 3–Mon 6 April,11am–2pmSt Fagans Easter Hunt

Follow the clues around the site that lead you back to your egg-citing prize! £2/child. Suitable for ages 4–11.

May

Farmers’ Market

11am–1pm & 2–4pmThrough the Keyhole

Come and see one of our historic buildings brought to life through a living history demonstration.

Tues 7–Fri 10 April, Wed 29–Fri 31 July, Thurs 6–Fri 7 August, Wed 19– Fri 21 August,Wed 26–Fri 28 August, Sat 19–Sun 20 September

11am, 1pm & 3pmSpotlight Tour

What makes a building a staff favourite? Join a member of staff from St Fagans on a whistle-stop tour as they visit some of their favourite buildings.

Sat 11 April, Sat 9 May, Sat 13 June, Sat 11 July,Sat 8 August, Sat 12 September

St Fagans National History MuseumTravel back in time to one of the world’s best open-air museums. St Fagans has moved and re-built over 40 original historic buildings to show you how the people of Wales have lived, worked, played and worshipped through the ages.

Opening times Daily 10am–5pm (except 24, 25, 26 December & 1 January).

Free admission. Parking – £4

For more details of our full events programme and to sign-up to our e-newsletter, visit www.museumwales.ac.uk

St Fagans National History MuseumSt Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6XB Phone: (029) 2057 3500 or 0300 111 2 333 (charged at local rate)

Details correct at time of printing. Please contact us before making a special journey.

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Sat 6–Sun 7 June, 10am–4pm Eve of the Battle

As tension rises on the eve of the Battle of St Fagans, watch the soldiers arrive to set up camp, speak to the villagers and the crafts-people to hear their thoughts.

Sat 20 June, 10.30am–4.30pm Recreating a Medieval Prince’s Court

A day of lectures and an opportunity to see the building work, as we recreate the court of Llywelyn the Great, based on excavations at Llys Rhosyr on Anglesey.

Tickets: Adults £10, Concessions £5, under 18s free Call 029 2023 0310 or visit www.ticketlineuk.com

Llys Rhosyr

June

Book in advance by phone

Families Adults Talk

Hands on Music

Demonstration Tour

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Sat 5–Sun 6 September 10am–5pm St Fagans Food Festival

The return of our fabulous Food Festival – over 80 stalls selling Welsh produce and plenty of other activities to tickle the taste-buds.

September

3 April, Planting Potatoes

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April 2015See website for details.

New Courses at St Fagans There are some exciting new courses on the way. Keep an eye on the website for dates and details.

Mon 30 March– Thurs 2 April

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Woodland & Wild Food Talks Find out about the wild foods available at this time of year.

Mon 30 March– Thurs 2 April

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Art at War During the First World War people continued to be creative despite the difficult conditions. See some examples from the St Fagans collection and make objects using similar materials and techniques.

Wed 1 April 2–3pm Sowing Seeds in the Flower House

Thurs 2 April 2–3pm (English)3–4pm (Welsh)

Behind the Scenes: Creativity from Conflict Objects were made during the war to help heal, express emotion and to communicate feelings of love, loss and remembrance. Join curators to explore how conflict can inspire creativity.

Fri 3–Mon 6 April 10am–5pm At Home with the Tudors Pop into Living History at Hendre’r Ywydd longhouse to see how our 16th century ancestors lived.

Fri 3–Mon 6 April 11am–2pm St Fagans Easter Hunt See page 2 for details.

Fri 3 April 2–3pm Planting the Heritage Potatoes at Rhyd y Car Tues 7– Fri 10 April

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Pond Dipping Join us as we look for fish, newts and more!

Tues 7– Fri 10 April

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Through the Keyhole See page 2 for details.

Wed 8 April 2–3pm Planting Heritage Potatoes at Nant Wallter Sat 11 April 11am–1pm Knit & Sew

Bring your own project, meet other people and exchange ideas.

Sat 11 April 11am, 1pm, 3pm

Spotlight Tour See page 2 for details.

Sat 11– Sun 12 April

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Tudor Herbs and Hygiene Help our Tudor herbalist concoct Tudor pomanders, washballs and sweetbags.

Wed 15 April 2–3pm Sowing Summer Seeds in the Flower House

Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and more

7–10 April, Pond dipping 18–19 April, National Bread Week

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11–12 April, Tudor Tastes 2 May, Dawn Chorus Day25–26 April, Glamorgan Iron Horse Vintage Society

Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and moreSat 18– Sun 19 April

See website for details.

National Bread Week: Meet the Miller

Sat 18 April 1–3pm Volunteering at St Fagans Drop-in for a chat with our Volunteer Co-ordinator to find out more about volunteering, work placements and youth forums.

Sun 19 April 11am–4pm Eternity with Love: Wedding FayreSee page 3 for details.

Wed 22 April 2–3pm Sowing Vegetable Seeds at Nant Wallter Sat 25– Sun 26 April

10am–5pm Glamorgan Iron Horse Vintage Society An impressive display of vintage farm machinery.

Wed 29 April 2–3pm Staking Perennial Plants Come along to the Fig Border at the top of the terraces.

May 2015Sat 2 May 5.30am International Dawn Chorus Day

Stroll around St Fagans and end the walk with a light breakfast and warming cup of tea. Pre-booking essential. £8pp including breakfast. For tickets, call 029 2023 0310 or visit www.ticketlineuk.com

Sat 2 May 2–3pm Sowing Vegetable Seeds at Rhyd y Car

Sat 2 May 10am–5pm Welsh History Forum An exhibition and informal talks by Welsh history groups.

Sat 2 May 10am–5pm Meet the Woodcarvers Sat 2–Mon 4 MaySat 23–Sun 25 May

11am–4pm Bank Holiday Fun A fun filled weekend of activities. See website for details.

Wed 6 May 2–3pm Pricking out Seedlings in the Flower House Sat 9 May 11am, 1pm,

3pm Spotlight Tour See page 2 for details.

Sat 9 May 11am–1pm Quilt Club Suitable for beginners and more experienced quilters.

Sat 9 May 11am–4pm Meet the South Wales Lacemakers

Sun 10 May 10am–5pm Morris Minor Mania Whether you’re a Morris Minor fanatic or simply visiting the Museum, come and enjoy the array of classic vehicles.

Wed 13 May 2–3pm Staking Perennial Plants Come along to the Fig Border at the top of the terraces.

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9 May, Quilt Club

Sat 16 May 1–3pm Volunteering at St Fagans Drop-in for a chat with our Volunteer Co-ordinator to find out more about volunteering, work placements and youth forums.

Sat 16– Sun 17 May

10am–4pm Boutique Gift Market Local businesses selling a wonderful range of products.

Wed 20 May 2–3pm Late Spring Care of Roses Come along to the Rose Terrace to find out more.

Sat 23 May 11am–1pm Book Club This month’s book is Border Country by Raymond Williams.

Tues 26, Thurs 28– Fri 29 May

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Toys in the School Yard Visit our Victorian School House for an opportunity to play with some traditional toys.

Tues 26, Thurs 28–Fri 29 May

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Food in War Find out about the sort of food people ate during the First World War and even have a go at making some yourself.

Wed 27 May 11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Spring Flowers Find out what grows at the Museum in springtime.

Weds 27 May 10am–5pm St Fagans Heritage Craft Festival See page 3 for details.

Fri 29 May 2–3pm Talk: Traditional Fishing in Wales Meet the Curator Dylan Jones who will give you a guided tour of the fishing collection on display at the Nethouse / Boathouse.

Sat 30– Sun 31 May

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Iron Age Food A seasonal look at what our ancestors in the Iron Age would have eaten at this time of year.

June 2015Mon 1– Sun 7 June

See website for details

Volunteers’ WeekCome and meet our volunteers and staff, and see what great projects they have been working on.

Sat 6– Sun 7 June

10am–4pm Eve of the Battle See page 2 for details.

Sat 13 June 10am–5pm Meet the Woodcarvers

Sat 13 June 11am, 1pm, 3pm


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6–10 July, Castle Trail Launch


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29 May, Traditional Fishing

Sat 13 June 11am–1pm Knit & Sew See 11 April for details.

Sat 13 June 10am–12pm Gwyl Plant Morgannwg Festival Children from across the Glamorgan counties enjoying our unique culture whilst folk dancing on the site.

Tues 16 June 8.30pm–11pm Wales Biodiversity Week: Bat Survey No experience necessary – just bring a torch, warm clothing and sensible shoes. Over 14s only and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-booking essential: 02920 57 3424

Wed 17 June 2–3pm Pruning of Fruit Trees How to prune fruit trees in Kennixton orchard.

Sat 20 June 10.30am– 4.30pm

Recreating a Medieval Prince’s CourtSee page 3 for details.

Sat 20 June 11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Father’s Day Card Workshop

Sun 21 June 11am–3pm Father’s Day Fun Bring Dad along to a fun packed day of tractor driving, falconry, archery and brewing demonstrations and Tomos a Lilford’s pop up pub.

July 2015Sat 4 July 11am–1pm Quilt Club

See 9 May for details.

Sat 4– Sun 5 July

10am–4pm Rhondda Rose Society Annual Show A chance to see roses grown and shown by some of the best exhibitors of roses in the UK.

Sat 4– Sun 5 July

11am–3pm Time Pirates Can you help our Time Pirate get his spaceship working again in this prize treasure hunt? £1pp.

Mon 6– Fri 10 July

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Castle Trail Launch Follow this new historical trail around the Castle grounds.

Tues 7 July See website for details

Make an Aria A rare opportunity to experience arias being performed in the Castle grounds, inspired by the Museum’s First World War collections. The Make an Aria project is a collaboration between Music Theatre Wales, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, St Fagans National History Museum and the Armed Forces community.

6–7 June, Eve of Battle


July & August, Nature Activities15 July, Summer Care of Roses

Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and moreSat 11 July 11am, 1pm,

3pm Spotlight Tour See page 2.

Sun 12 July 2–3pm (English) & 3–4pm (Welsh)

Behind the Scenes: The Servants Quarters Join curator Mared McAleavey for a tour of the servants’ quarters at St Fagans Castle.

Wed 15 July 2–3pm Summer Care of Roses

Sat 18 July 11am–1pm Book Club Among Others by Jo Walton.

Sun 19 July 10am–4pm Glamorgan Classic Car Club – Annual Show A range of cars from the 1930s to the 1980s.

Mon 20– Fri 24 July

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

5 Day Smelt Join us throughout the week as we build and fire our own furnace to make iron.

Wed 22 July 10am–4pm Festival of Archaeology Discovery Day Meet the curators, conservators and illustrators who look after the Museum’s archaeology collections.

Tues 25– Weds 26 July

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Art Cart Take part in themed arts and crafts activities for all the family!

Sat 25– Sun 26 July

10am–4pm Fishing Weekend From fly fishing to lave nets, pond dipping to seaweed beer there’s plenty to see over this weekend.

Mon 27– Tues 28 July

From 11am Nature Activities Join us for activities looking at some of the wonderful wildlife found at St Fagans. Follow @Nature_StFagans on Twitter to find out what activity will be taking place on the day of your visit.

Wed 29– Fri 31 July

11am–1pm & 2–4pm


August 20151–2, 8–9, 15–16,22–23 August

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Art Cart Take part in themed arts and crafts activities for all the family!

Mon 3– Sun 16 August


Mon 3– Wed 5 August

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Postcards & Propaganda During the First World War postcards offered an important opportunity for soldiers to keep in touch with their family – come and learn more at the Museum.

20–24 July, 5 Day Smelt

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August, Bat Walk


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25–26 July, Fishing Weekend August, Art Cart

English language: Wed 5, 12, 19, 26Welsh language:Mon 10, 17August

8.45pm (times may vary so please check website)

Bat Walk Join an exciting after-dark journey around the Museum to find bats. Wear sensible clothing and bring a torch. Duration: 1½hrs. For ages 8+, £5pp, parking free. Pre-booking essential: call 029 2023 0310 or visit www.ticketlineuk.com

Thurs 6–Fri 7,Wed 19–Fri 21,Wed 26–Fri 28 August

11am–1pm & 2–4pm


Sat 8 August 11am, 1pm, 3pm


Sat 8– Sun 9 August

10am–5pm Meet the Muzzleloaders A clay pigeon shoot at St Fagans. Come and see how it’s done and even have a go yourself.

Mon 10–Tues 11,Mon 17– Tues 18 August

From 11am Nature Activities Join us for activities looking at some of the wonderful wildlife found at St Fagans. Follow @Nature_StFagans on Twitter to find out what activity will be taking place on the day of your visit.

Tues 11– Fri 14 August

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Music and War Find out how music was used to keep people’s spirits high during the First World War and have a go at making some home-made instruments.

Fri 14– Sat 15 August

2–3pm & 3–4pm How to Make a Wild Flower Garden A tour around the Museum and some ideas of how to create a wild flower garden.

Thurs 13 August 11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Postcards, Telegrams & Letters: Communication during WW1Design your own postcard and imagine writing home from the trenches or to a soldier at war.

Fri 14– Sat 15 August

11am–1pm & 2– 4pm

Pursestrings and Points Visit the Haverfordwest Trader’s House to find our Tudor braid-makers working on items to be traded near and far.

Sat 15– Sun 16 August

11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Meet the Postmistress Drop in for a chat at Wales’ smallest post office.

Thurs 20– Sun 23 August

10am–4pm Carpenters Fellowship Demonstrations of traditional carpentry techniques from hewing to green oak framing.


Family activities Tours, talks, workshops and moreMon 24– Tues 25 August

11am–3pm Time Pirates Can you help our Time Pirate get his spaceship working again in this prize treasure hunt? £1pp.

Sat 29– Mon 31 August

11am–4pm Bank Holiday Fun A fun filled weekend of activities. See website for details.

September 2015Fri 4 September 11am–1pm Decorating the Chapel

The gardening team prepare a Harvest display in Penrhiw Chapel with produce and flowers from the estate and grounds.

Sat 5– Sun 6 September

10am–5pm St Fagans Food Festival A variety of cookery demonstrations, over 80 stalls selling Welsh produce and plenty to tickle the tastebuds at this very popular event.

Sat 12 September 11am, 1pm, 3pm


Sat 12 September 2–3pm Talk: Owain Glyndwr Hear the story of how this rebel prince fought for an independent Wales.



Sun 13 September 10am–5pm Meet the Woodcarvers Sat 19 September 1–3pm Volunteering at St Fagans

see Sat 16 May.Sat 19 September 11am–1pm Book Club

This month’s book is Gold by Dan Rhodes.


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Sat 26 September 11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Leafy Fun Investigate why leaves change colour in autumn.

Sat 26– 27 September

10am–5pm Meet the Muzzleloaders See 8–9 August for details.

13 August, Postcards, Telegrams & Letters 5–6 Sept, Food Festival 26 Sept, Leafy Fun

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