Those “must have” latest creations from K-Tel, Ronco, Pifco, etc. that you just had to have but most were pretty useless! Lots of kitchen gadgets but don’t forget your Carmen rollers girls! "Reminisce: Recall and Relive" is a series of interactive reminiscence sessions to share experiences, recall treasured memories and spark lively discussion. Open to everyone whether you are looking for friendship, a boost to your mood or to provide support for the early stages of dementia. Lead by reminiscence expert Kath Reynolds, these multi-sensory experiences will evoke memories and give participants a chance to bond while recalling common experiences...with lots of fun and laughter along the way! Accessibility Kath offers flexible sessions so everyone can take part in the way best suited to themselves. Do let us know if there is anything we can do make the session work for you e.g. Hearing loop, British Sign Language interpretation. There is a small amount of free and accessible parking outside the museum and overflow parking in the park. If you need help getting to the museum then Newcastle community transport can offer door to door transport. Please provide 7 days notice. Refreshments Self serve tea and coffee is included in the £3.50 admission price. Sweet treats and sandwiches can also be purchased in the museum cafe. Vegan and gluten free options are available We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets.

In October I will get every to choose which has been their favourite talk over the last three years and we will be sharing the winner on this day!!! "Reminisce: Recall and Relive" is a series of interactive reminiscence sessions to share experiences, recall treasured memories and spark lively discussion. Open to everyone whether you are looking for friendship, a boost to your mood or to provide support for the early stages of dementia.See what it's like in this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP3n0SMeOfc&list=PLRUBvI-sVFepukpi3l8 kgIzMLTd6eI-3]. Lead by reminiscence expert Kath Reynolds, these multi-sensory experiences will evoke memories and give participants a chance to bond while recalling common experiences...with lots of fun and laughter along the way! Accessibility Kath offers flexible sessions so everyone can take part in the way best suited to themselves. Do let us know if there is anything we can do make the session work for you e.g. Hearing loop, British Sign Language interpretation. There is a small amount of free and accessible parking outside the museum and overflow parking in the park. If you need help getting to the museum then Newcastle community transport can offer door to door transport. Please provide 7 days notice https://newcastlecommunitytransport.org.uk/ Refreshments Self serve tea and coffee is included in the 3.50 admission price. Sweet treats and sandwiches can also be purchased in the museum cafe. Vegan and gluten free options are available We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets.

Christmas time! A look back at some of our Christmas traditions, celebrations, food and favourite toys! Enjoy a few carols and a look at the films we've watched during the festive season. "Reminisce: Recall and Relive" is a series of interactive reminiscence sessions to share experiences, recall treasured memories and spark lively discussion. Open to everyone whether you are looking for friendship, a boost to your mood or to provide support for the early stages of dementia.See what it's like in this video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP3n0SMeOfc&list=PLRUBvI-sVFepukpi3l8 kgIzMLTd6eI-3]. Lead by reminiscence expert Kath Reynolds, these multi-sensory experiences will evoke memories and give participants a chance to bond while recalling common experiences...with lots of fun and laughter along the way! Accessibility Kath offers flexible sessions so everyone can take part in the way best suited to themselves. Do let us know if there is anything we can do make the session work for you e.g. Hearing loop, British Sign Language interpretation. There is a small amount of free and accessible parking outside the museum and overflow parking in the park. If you need help getting to the museum then Newcastle community transport can offer door to door transport. Please provide 7 days notice https://newcastlecommunitytransport.org.uk/ Refreshments Self serve tea and coffee is included in the 3.50 admission price. Sweet treats and sandwiches can also be purchased in the museum cafe. Vegan and gluten free options are available We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets.

The fascinatiny history of the railways of Newcastle and North Staffordshire by Mark Smith. Image Newcastle Railway Station Getting to the museum and access Find details abouthow to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]. We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets.

Join us for a special talk by Roman expert Dr Andrew Fear, to find out what life as a Roman Gladiator was really like. For men will make greater demands upon themselves, if they see that death can be despised even by the most despised of men. Seneca. Gladiators are among our most iconic images of Ancient Rome. Gladiatorial shows were held not just in Rome, but right across the Roman Empire, including here in Britain,. But who were the gladiators? How and why did they fight? Why were these shows so popular? Who came to watch? Who put the shows on, and what did they hope to gain from doing so? These are some of the questions that this talk hopes to answer. Dr Andy Fear, is a lecturer in Roman History at the University of Manchester Getting to the museum and access Find details abouthow to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]. We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets. Image Description A colourful painting of a Roman gladiator fight in the Roman Colosseum.

Join our volunteers for an hour of audio-description of some of the museum's art exhibitions and historic objects. Designed for individuals with a visual impairment. For more details listen to this audio-review on youtube. [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0yaw8HC8Me/] Handling objects and seating will be provided where possible. Cost Free Places are limited to six people, pre-booking is preferred but not essential- call 01782 619705 2025 Dates 25 February- Leek to Llandudno exhibition 29 April- Inspired by Nature exhibition 3 June- Victorian street scene (upstairs via a lift) 2 Sep- Industrial ruins exhibition 4 Nov- Textiles exhibition The sessions are held regularly 11am - 12noon on the first Tuesday after the Staffordshire school holidays. Image Description Two people touching a painting on a gallery wall. The painting is a circle of multi-coloured dots making a mandala patten on a blue background. Getting to the museum and access Find details abouthow to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us].

A special talk by local historian and ceramics expert Phil Rowley. Images: Black and white photographs of historic bottle ovens with smoke Getting to the museum and access Find details about [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]how to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable. [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/easyaccess] We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets.

A special talk by Ian Atherton about the life of Thomas Harrison Harrison was son of Newcastle mayor Richard Harrison. He fought in many battles as a parliamentarian against the monarchy during The English Civil War (1642-1651). Harrison was one of fifty-nine commissioners who signed the Kings death warrant. Following restoration of the monarchy in 1660 he was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. Harrison was hung, drawn and quartered and his bravery in the face of death was noted by famous diarist Samuel Pepys. Image description Historic black and white portrait of Major-General Thomas Harrison in civil war armour. His helmet is to one side to show long flowing hair. Getting to the museum and access Find details abouthow to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]. We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets.

A festive, illustrated from Danny Wells which talk looks at the influence of the Victorians on Christmas as we know it today. About the talk The Victorians repackaged older traditions and customs that suited their new sensibilities, ideas and concerns. It is said the Victorians: mixed the ingredients of the English Christmas to create an extremely rich plum pudding. Many of these changes took place early in Victorias reign, including the arrival of the Christmas Card, the Christmas Cracker and new-found popularity of the Christmas Tree. We will explore why and how the Victorians re-energised and transformed the festive season. Getting to the museum and access Find details about [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]how to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable. Image Description An historic colour Christmas card dated 1882 with a robin stood on a holly branch.

A talk by Helen Johnson from Staffordshire Archives and Heritage about the fascinating treasures of Staffordshire. Image A medieval gold finger ring set with a red stone, found near Audley and currently in the care of Brampton Museum. Getting to the museum and access Find details abouthow to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us].

A special talk for St David's day by Stuart Haywood. About the talk Stuart Haywood is the current Chairman of The Stoke-on-Trent & District Welsh Society and has undertaken extensive research into the migration of Welsh people to North Staffordshire, chiefly during the Victorian era. This was used to compile his book The Welsh in North Staffordshire, which has been described as excellent and a comprehensive study by local historians. His presentation gives an overview of the Welsh Colonies in the area. During the Victorian era there was significant migration from Wales to England and this presentation concentrates on the locations within North Staffordshire where the migrants settled. The incentives to move are examined, as well as how they created Welsh Colonies in the area. The sources used for the presentation includes Welsh and local newspapers, Welsh journals, Welsh and local history books plus census data. Image description Larger image: The front cover of the book "The Welsh in North Staffordshire" by Stuart Haywood Smaller image: A cartoon red welsh dragon Getting to the museum and access Find details abouthow to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]. We know that times are tough financially right now. If you would like to attend but cannot afford the ticket price please contact us at [email protected] or on 01782 619705 and we can arrange some free tickets. Funding This event is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Visiting Grandma for Sunday tea was a British tradition best table linen, china teasets and the sandwiches or was it salad? "Reminisce: Recall and Relive" is a series of interactive reminiscence sessions to share experiences, recall treasured memories and spark lively discussion. Open to everyone whether you are looking for friendship, a boost to your mood or to provide support for the early stages of dementia. Lead by reminiscence expert Kath Reynolds, these multi-sensory experiences will evoke memories and give participants a chance to bond while recalling common experiences...with lots of fun and laughter along the way! Accessibility Kath offers flexible sessions so everyone can take part in the way best suited to themselves. Do let us know if there is anything we can do make the session work for you e.g. Hearing loop, British Sign Language interpretation. There is a small amount of free and accessible parking outside the museum and overflow parking in the park. If you need help getting to the museum then Newcastle community transport can offer door to door transport. Please provide 7 days notice Refreshments Self serve tea and coffee is included in the 3.50 admission price. Sweet treats and sandwiches can also be purchased in the museum cafe. Vegan and gluten free options are available and we can arrange some free tickets.

Between 1933-1945, thousands of European refugees escaping Nazi persecution sought refuge in Britain. Due to an apathetic British Government, assistance for refugees was the responsibility of individuals, organisations, and businesses, such as Wedgwood. Unfortunately, their efforts of the latter have remained unexplored, as have the stories of those arriving into their care. Through archival material and collections held at the V&A Wedgwood Collection, this talk by Michael Ruddy will reveal how the Josiah Clement Wedgwood and his family worked resolutely to help those being oppressed across Central Europe. A portrait of of Colonel Wedgwood has been on loan to the Houses of Parliament Musuem for over 20 years, as he was the MP for Newcastle under Lyme from 1906-1942. The portrait is now back at the Brampton Museum and will be display to the public at this talk.

Join Miranda Goodby, former Head of Ceramics at The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery for this brand new course. North Staffordshire has been known as The Potteries since the 18th century and at its height, in the 1870s, had over 300 factories operating simultaneously across the Six Towns. They employed thousands of people, their ovens dominated the local skyline, and their wares were sold across the world. Almost all of these firms have since disappeared and their factories demolished. In many cases their names are largely forgotten except to collectors of their wares. Yet over more than three centuries these potteries and their owners created the towns that make up The Potteries. This course will look at some of the well-known and some of the lesser-known factories that no longer exist in each of the Six Towns, from the Ridgways of Hanley & Shelton, to the Mintons of Stoke, and the Masons of Fenton, to William Burgess of Burslem, including what they made, who they employed and their impact on the towns where their factories once stood.

Learn life drawing techniques in this series of four classes with experienced tutor, Caroline Bebington. Using a variety of life models in dynamic poses of between 10 and 30 minutes and using a variety of media pencil, pen and wash, chalk - these classes are suitable for people starting life drawing and as well as for experienced artists looking to improve their skills. There will be a break for coffee and reflection during the class. Basic materials provided (anything additional will be available for a maximum of 2 per session.) November 7, 14, 21 and 28 Caroline Bebington started her career with a BA hons Illustration from Manchester Polytechnic in 1980. She has worked in creative rolls throughout her life, as an illustrator, designer and fine artist and teacher. She did a PGCE in 1990 and has worked in secondary and adult education since then. Caroline ran the vocational Arts and taught Art, design and Food technology for twenty years at Westwood college in Leek. She had done illustration work for Manchester mounted police, Rolls Royce, Alton Towers and more recently Z-Arts in Manchester. Caroline also does watercolour, oil and pastel works to sell. She had been practicing life drawing and painting throughout her life and is currently a long term member of Charlie Walker's group in Caverswall.

A special remembrance film show: The Imitation Game, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as WW2 code brekaer Alan Turing. PG-13. Getting to the museum and access Find details abouthow to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us].

You're invited to to the launch of the new Supports of the Museum and our Keep our Clocks Ticking fundraising campaign on Friday 18 July at 2:30 - 3pm. Hosted by the Mayor and with performances from Poet Laureate Nick Degg, you will be able to find out more about how you can support the museum and get up close to some of the historic objects. Hot drinks and gluten free/vegan cake will be provided.

Find peace with food and yourself. A 2 hour workshop combining coaching and hypnotherapy to gently explore your relationship with food. Together, we'll uncover the emotional triggers behind eating habits and begin to heal from within. You'll learn practical strategies to regain a sense of calm and control around food - plus take home hypnosis audios you can use again and again for continued support. This session is for women who: - struggle with binge eating - find themselves turning to food when feeling low, tired, upset, or overwhelmed - feel stuck in a cycle of yo-yo dieting - struggle with body image or self-love If youre ready to understand whats really behind the urge to eat and start building a kinder relationship with yourself, this workshop is for you. This workshop takes place in the drawing room at Brampton Museum. Invest in yourself for 44.

Own your energy. Restore your calm. A 2-hour workshop blending coaching and hypnotherapy to help you find inner calm, boost your confidence, and reconnect with who you truly are. You'll learn practical tools to manage stress, restore balance, and take back control, plus receive hypnosis audios you can use again and again for ongoing support. This session is perfect for women who: - feel constantly on the go - spend most of their time caring for others - struggle to find time for themselves - feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected If youre ready to pause, breathe, and come back to you this is your space to begin. This workshop takes place in the drawing room at Brampton Museum in Newcastle. Invest in yourself for 44.

Where self-love meets self-acceptance. A 2 hour workshop combining coaching and hypnotherapy to help you build self-love, improve body image, and reconnect with your true self. Youll learn gentle strategies to quiet self-criticism, embrace your uniqueness, and boost your self-love, plus take home hypnosis audios to support your ongoing journey. This session is ideal for women who: - struggle to accept or like their body - feel stuck in negative self-talk or comparison - want to feel more loving toward themselves - are ready to start seeing themselves with kindness and compassion If youre ready to nurture a kinder, more loving relationship with yourself, this workshop is your first step. This workshop takes place in the drawing room at Brampton Museum in Newcastle. Invest in yourself for 44.

Nature and eco crafts Join Brampton Museum for Summer fun most Wednesdays between 11am-2pm. No need to book, sessions are free but donations are welcome. Designed for children over 5 but with younger siblings welcome to join the fun. Wednesday 23 July: Mask-making and the Green Man Discover the story of "The Green Man" and create your own nature inspired decoration or mask to take home. Wednesday 30 July:Camouflage crafts Pick from a variety of objects to decorate including dream catchers, photo cubes, doorhangers, keepsake books and superheo masks. Please note no session Wednesday 6 August as Homestart are hosting their under 5s Summer Party: For details and booking contact Homestart [https://www.facebook.com/homestartnewcastleborough] Wednesday 13 August:Lollystick dragonflies and flowers Learn about the animals that visit the Brampton pond and then make and decorate your own lollystick dragonfly, flower or photo frame to take home. Wednesday 20 August: Minibeast Stampers Go on a bug hunt in the Brampton wildlife garden and then make your own collage using minibeast stampers. Wednesday 27 August: Play with Clay- Hedgehogs Get hands on to learn about these special animals. Discover how they live, what they eat and then make your own clay hedgehog friend to take home. About the sessions Designed for children over 5 but with younger siblings welcome to join the fun, colouring sheets will be available. Responsible adults need to remain in the craft room- please get involved in all the crafting fun. Do let us know in advance if your child has any access needs or if there is anything we can do make the sessions more accessible e.g. ear defenders and an autism-friendly quiet space. Please do not consume any food in the craft room. Our vintage tea room will serve delicious refreshments before and after the session, or why not bring a picnic to enjoy in the park. Almost all the materials used are recyclable. The sessions are paid for by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.