MAJOR DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

This list is intended to avoid major events clashing on the same day. It will only work if we are advised of all such events, so please let us know as soon as you can confirm the details. A form is available at the back of this magazine. We will list them in this section of the Magazine and also on our website at www.swaveseymeridian.co.uk

2003

Sat 13^th September, 7.30pm - 12 midnight , QED with Q103 Dance, Swavesey Village College , Laura (01954 231679)

Sat 27^th September, 10.30am, St Andrews Church Autumn Jumble Sale, Memorial Hall, Roger Holland (01954 230077

Fri 14^th November, 7 - 9.30pm, Swavesey Scout Group Craft Fair and Shopping Evening, Swavesey Village College , Judith, (01954 232899)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

(All Meetings: Memorial Hall 7.30pm except where stated)

Monday 11^th August        British Antartic Survey, Dr. Alan Vaughan
                                       Competition - A Winter Photograph

Monday 8^th September     “Pots And Pans”
                                          Keith Godwin, Head Chef at Wimpole Hall
                                          Competition - A Piece of Kitchenalia

MERIDIAN WOMENS’ CLUB
(All Meetings: Memorial Hall 8.00pm except where stated)

If potential members would like more information about our friendly club then please look under “Club Information and Contact Names” in this magazine

SWAVESEY CAMERA CLUB 
(All Meetings: SVC Lecture Room 7.30pm)

Thursday 11^th September     Hasselblad - AV Evening, Derek Gatland

Thursday 18 September      Practical Evening

Thurday 25^th September      Annual Slide Competition

Thursday 2^nd October          A Pro Going Digital, Tony Sewell

SWAVESEY & DISTRICT HISTORY SOCIETY
(All Meetings: Swavesey Village College 7.30pm)

Regular meetings due to begin in October

SWAVESEY OVER 50’s CLUB
(All Meetings: Memorial Hall 2.30pm except where stated)

Friday 12^th September         Visit to the State Apartments, Buckingham Palace
                                            Leave Swavesey 10.00am

Friday 26^th September         History of Postcards - Talk by Mr Bill Wittering

WILDLIFE TRUST SWAVESEY AREA GROUP

Monday 18^th August        Guided Visit to Heathland
A look at the plants and animals of sandy soils and the restoration of a sandpit
                                   Meet at Swavesey Village College at 6.30pm
                                   or 7.00pm at the RSPB Car Park, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds

Monday 15^st September   Ecology Theory Into Action

Henry Stanier - Ecology Group Officer of the Wildlife Trust

THE FARMLANDMUSEUM

TEL / FAX  01223 860988(Office).    01223 863036 (Education).  f.m.denny@tesco.net   www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk

3^rd August Walking Tour of the Farm with Friends of the Museum
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Normal admission prices apply: Adults £3.70, Children £1.50, Concessions £2.80, Family Ticket £9.20
For more information contact Corrina Bower 01223 860988/489

9^th August  Mosaic Making Workshop, 11am-4pm (prior booking essential)

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

This informal workshop is open to novices and the experienced. The day will give you a chance to explore different techniques and methods in mosaics, looking at all designs, from the ancient to the contemporary.
For more information contact Jeremy Rossiter 01223 863036

24^th - 25^th August  “Past Times and Pleasures” ~ Medieval Life, 12pm-5pm

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

Explore what it was to live in Medieval times with the Plantagenet Medieval Society. 
Normal admission prices apply: Adults £3.70, Children £1.50, Concessions £2.80, Family Ticket £9.20
For more information contact Corrina Bower 01223 860988/489

7^th September        The Wheelwrights with Friends of the Museum
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Normal admission prices apply: Adults £3.70, Children £1.50, Concessions £2.80, Family Ticket £9.20
For more information contact Corrina Bower 01223 860988/489

13^th -14^th September Art Workshop, 10am-4pm (prior booking essential)

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

These workshops will be led by Ann Biggs, an experienced tutor and local wildlife artist, and are suitable for both beginners and more advanced artists.  Full use will be made of the Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey sites and collections for sessions of sketching and painting.

For more information contact Corrina Bower 01223 860988/489

27^th - 28^th September Basketmaking Workshop, 10am-5pm  (prior booking essential)

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

Discover the wonderful world of willow and the traditional craft of basketmaking at this workshop for beginners and those who already have some experience.  Sandra Barker who is a working basketmaker that demonstrates and teaches throughout the country leads the workshops.  She is one of only eight Yeomen of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers.

For more information contact Corrina Bower 01223 860988/489

28^th September      Fruit and Food Festival, 12pm-5pm

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

Tickle those taste buds as you find out about country foods at this popular festival.
Normal admission prices apply: Adults £3.70, Children £1.50, Concessions £2.80, Family Ticket £9.20

For more information contact Corrina Bower 01223 860988/489