O’Carolan

The fascinating story of a 17th Century blind musician who travelled Ireland composing tunes for the gentry.  He wrote hundreds of songs and tunes, and was successful during a very turbulent time in Ireland’s history. Find out about his life and times and how he was so successful he is now revered as Ireland’s National Composer.  Irish culinary treats will be available and a selection of his tunes will be played by The Mad Hatters Ceilidh...

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Landscape - An artweeks exhibition by Martyn James Bull

10 - 28  May 2016 Upper Gallery Martyn James Bull is a writer, filmmaker and photographer based in Didcot, Oxfordshire with a deep love of science, technology, architecture and landscape. In this special Oxfordshire Artweeks exhibition, Martyn’s work represent an ongoing project exploring the landscape of the Thames Valley surrounding Didcot, from White Horse Hill in the west to Lardon Chase in the east. “My journeys over the...

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Science @ the Museum!

Wednesday 1 June 10am -3pm Join us for a family day of science demos and activities. We’ll have special guests from Diamond Light Source and STFC as well as volunteers doing metal casting demos and lots of other exciting activities! Free admission but donations welcomed. All children must be accompanied by an adult.    

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Acrylic Painting and Mixed Media

Acrylic painting course for adults starting Tuesday 12 April 2016 A 7 week course for all levels with artist Vicky Vergou. Sessions run 7.30pm - 9pm. Payment is made in advance, a total of £56. Choose your own theme from photos, objects or memory and bring them wit you to the first session. All levels welcome. Ages 18 and over. Places are limited to ensure interaction so please call 01235 771447 to book and avoid disappointment. Please...

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