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January at The National Trust, East Anglia
| Published: 4th December 2012 15:41 |
WHAT'S ON AT
THE NATIONAL TRUST
January
BEDFORDSHIRE
Dunstable Downs
- Little Lambs
Every Thursday 10am - 12noon, term time only
A crafty fun club for toddlers at Dunstable Downs
Enjoy a chat with other mums as the kids enjoy some creative play!
They will get to make all sorts with us, as you relax and watch. The children can try different craft activities every week and listen to stories!
Suitable for children under 5yrs
Small donations for material costs are welcomed
Winter Walks © NT David LevensonNew Year's Resolution Walk
Tuesday 1 January, 11am-12.30pm
Was your New Year's resolution to get outdoors more?
Exercise more? Get fitter? Take the time to enjoy nature?
Then join us for a breath of fresh air on this one and a half hour walk lead by one of our rangers. Start the New Year with your best foot forwards.
£2
Booking advisable
Walking route will be picked on the day depending on the weather
Meet at the Chiltern gateway centre
- 50 things Activities
Sunday 6 January, 2.30pm
Bring the kids and join us on the first Sunday of the month get involve with National Trusts 50 thing to do before your 11 and ¾
Each Sunday you'll get to cross another fantastic activity off you list and get outdoors and discover something new!
This Sunday we'll be taking the kids outdoors on a nature walk with activities, so remember to dress for the weather.
No booking needed, just meet at the Chiltern Gateway Centre for 2pm
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Wicken Fen
- Mucky Pups... wear their Winter Wellies
Wednesday 9 January, 10.15am - 11.45am
Our regular mothly pre-school session of fun, trails and craft returns for the new year.
Tickets £3.95
NORFOLK
Oxburgh Hall
- Orchard Management Course
27 January, 9am - 1pm
The orchard at Oxburgh was established about four years ago and the young trees now require formative pruning. Come along and meet our tutor Bob Lever who will show you how to do this, care for young trees and discuss general orchard management.
£20 per person tea and coffee provided please bring packed lunch
SUFFOLK
Flatford
- Storytelling and Crafty Fun
Saturday 5 January, 11am - 12noon
Enjoy stories from popular books and have some crafty fun.
£2
- Constable County Ramble - Around East Bergholt
Saturday 26 January, 10.30am - 1pm
A beautiful 4 mile guided ramble on quiet lanes and paths, visiting the pretty village of East Bergholt on the way.
£6.50
Sutton Hoo
- Birds of the River Deben
Saturday 12 January, 10am
Join naturalist Steve Abbott on a walk through the estate to Ferry Cliff, a great spot for watching myriad different estuary birds.
£8, refreshments included, booking essential.
- Out of the Case
Sunday 20 January, 1.30pm-2.30pm
This is the first of our monthly Out of the Case sessions. Get a step closer to our fantastic collection of Sutton Hoo replicas at an informal talk in our exhibition hall.
Normal admission, please see our website for dates throughout the year.
Theatre Royal
- Rapunzel and the Rascal Prince
Fri 30 November 2012 - Sun 13 January 2013
Locked up forever and ever by an evil witch, the beautiful Rapunzel despairs of ever escaping. In her high prison tower the only way to reach her is by climbing her extremely long hair. The only people to help are Gardener in Chief Hyacinth Horseradish and a wise old owl called Sage. But one day the handsome Prince Rapscallion rides by and hears Rapunzel singing - and from this moment the world will never be the same again...
Pre-show Touch Tour Saturday 8 December at 2pm
BSL Interpreted Performance Wednesday 12 December at 2pm
- Gala performance
Sunday 16 December at 1pm (show starts at 2pm) Join us for this special performance, please see the website or pick up a flyer for more details.
Media sponsors - East Anglian Daily Times and Bury Mercury
Sponsored by Premier Printers
By Daniel O'Brien music and lyrics by Rebecca Applin directed by Abigail Anderson designed by Will Hargreaves
- Afternoon Art Talk
Thurs 17 Jan - Thurs 21 March, 2pm - 4pm
The Englishness of English Art Series 2: Victorian Paintings.
Ten weekly talks on Victorian painting presented by Dr Roger Simpson.
Thursday 17 January
Luke Fields: Poverty
Thursday 24 January
George Cruikshank: Teetotal!
Thursday 31 January
William Holman Hunt: Prostitution
- An Audience with John Simpson
Fri 25 January
(Fundraiser) To Hell in a Handcart? The Realities of Today's World
John Simpson, BBC World Affairs Editor, author and columnist, is one of the world's most authoritative journalists, having reported from over 150 countries and 48 war zones. Tales of meeting and interviewing Osama Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein, Col. Gaddafi as well as numerous world leaders, including Nelson Mandela and Margaret Thatcher, await you on what promises to be an absorbing and enthralling evening.
Join John after the show for a drink and receive his latest book Unreliable Sources which he can sign for you.
- Lunchtime Concerts
At The Guildhall, 1.10pm
Sponsored by Gross & Co solicitors
Dave Elliott
Tuesday 22 January
Marimba and Percussion
Dave Elliot presents us with an exciting programme to start off the New Year, with the spotlight on the beautiful marimba, including music by Eric Sammut, Nebosja Zivkovic and the famous Evelyn Glennie.
Facing the Music
Saturday 26 January
In association with Clive Conway
A Life in Musical Theatre with Patricia Routledge, in conversation with Edward Seckerson It is still one of the best kept secrets in show business that Patricia Routledge trained not only as an actress but also as a singer and had considerable experience and success in musical theatre, both in this country and in the United States of America. In this fascinating encounter with the writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson, Patricia recalls this very special part of her career with access to some rare and treasured recordings.
A Burns Celebration!
Sunday 27 January
In the Greene Room Bar
Join us this winter for cheering fare, poems, songs and frivolity as the Theatre Royal celebrates all things Scottish! Presented by a company of community performers and musicians. Tartan yourself up for this vibrant evening. Ticket price includes food and entertainment (Scottish style). Food will be served from 7pm.
For more information please refer to the Theatre Royal website: http://www.theatreroyal.org/, email: booking@theatreroyal.org, or call the box office: 01284 769505
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