15th October 2011
Investigate the World of the Romans
15th September 2011
Literary Connections in the Eden Valley
10th September 2011
Free Guided Walk
31st August 2011
Images of Bough Beech and Four Elms Displays Open
8th September 2011
Charity Golf Day
13th August 2011
Free Guided Walk
3rd August 2011
Images of Crockham Hill, Pootings and Toys Hill Display Opens
9th July 2011
Free Guided Walk
6th July 2011
Images of Marlpit Hill Display Opens
11th June 2011
Free Guided Walk
14th May 2011
Free Guided Walk
4th May 2011
Pram Race Exhibit opens
23rd April 2011
St George’s Day and Murder Mystery Evening
2nd February 2011
Museum reopening
In Detail:
On Saturday October 15th, from 2pm to 5pm, 7 - 11 yr old children can Investigate the World of the Romans during an educational activity organised by the museum. Places cost £5 and must be booked in advance. Call the museum on 01732 868102 or email the curator@evmt.org.uk.
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On Thursday September 15th at 7.30pm in Rickards Hall (behind the museum) there will be a fascinating evening learning about 'Literary Connections in the Eden Valley' when local author Andrew Linklater will be 'in conversation' with Mrs Archie Kirkwood of The Cearne at Crockham Hill. The Cearne was the former home of the influential English critic and publisher's reader Edward William Garnett (1868–1937), and his wife, Constance Clara Black (1861–1946), a translator of Russian. They entertained several generations of writers at The Cearne, including Joseph Conrad, D.H. Lawrence and W.H. Hudson. To reserve a place call 01732 868102. Tickets at £6.50 (evmt members £5) will be on sale from 1st September at the museum and from the Edenbridge Bookshop.
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The last scheduled FREE guided walk around the historic centre of Edenbridge for 2001 will be on Saturday 10th September at 2.00pm, from the museum. The walk will last about one hour and be led by a museum guide.
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IMAGES OF BOUGH BEECH AND FOUR ELMS will be on display from Wednesday 31st August to Saturday 1st October. Featuring images from the museum collections - many never previously displayed.
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Sencio Community Leisure and Rotary Club of Edenbridge Charity Golf Day in aid of: Kent Air Ambulance and the Eden Valley Museum Trust. Thursday 8th September at Lullingstone Park Golf Course, Park Gate, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent BR6 7PX. £39.95. For further details or to book please call the golf course on 01959 533793.
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FREE guided walk around the historic centre of Edenbridge. Saturday 13th August, 2.00pm, from the museum. The walk will last about one hour and be led by a museum guide.
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IMAGES OF CROCKHAM HILL, POOTINGS AND TOYS HILL, Wednesday 3rd August to Sunday 28th August. Featuring images from the museum collections - many never previously displayed.
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FREE guided walk around the historic centre of Edenbridge. Saturday 9th July, 2.00pm, from the museum. The walk will last about one hour and be led by a museum guide.
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IMAGES OF MARLPIT HILL, Wednesday 6th July to Sunday 31st July
This month, the Eden Valley Museum begins a photographic journey around the Eden Valley starting with Marlpit Hill, once a separate village, but now joined with Edenbridge. Each display will feature images from the museum collections - many never previously displayed.
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FREE guided walk around the historic centre of Edenbridge. Saturday 11th June, 2.00pm, from the museum. The walk will last about one hour and be led by a museum guide.
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FREE guided walk around the historic centre of Edenbridge. Saturday 14th May, 2.00pm, from the museum. The walk will last about one hour and be led by a museum guide.
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Pram Race Memories.
This fascinating social history exhibit opens on 4th May, focused on the Edenbridge Pram race, which is being revived this year as part of the Eden Valley Summer Festival (28 May-12 June). If you have any memories to share, please get in touch. The museum will be open on the day of the Pram Race - Monday 30th May.
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Celebrate St George’s Day and take part in a Murder Mystery Evening, accompanied by a three course dinner. Saturday 23rd April, 7.00pm. Kent and Surrey Golf Club, Crouch House Road, Edenbridge TN8 5LQ. Tickets £20, from the museum or Edenbridge Bookshop.
In Detail:
The Eden Valley Museum reopens at 2pm on Wednesday 2nd February 2011. We are excited to see the return of the ‘Home for all seasons’ exhibition covering the 600 year story of Doggetts Farm and Church House. A number of new exhibits are on display throughout the museum and we look forward to welcoming you in 2011. As a reminder, the museum is free to visit and is open Wednesday and Friday from 2pm to 4.30pm; Thursday and Saturday 10.30am to 4.30pm and Sundays in June, July, August from 2pm to 4.30pm.
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Dates:
3rd February 2010 Museum reopens.
23rd January 2010 Burns Night Dinner
3rd February to 30th May 2010 Service Above Self - 40th Anniversary of the Edenbridge Rotary Club
3rd February to 18th December 2010 Needlework box made by a German Prisoner of War for a local Land Army girl.
3rd February to 18th December 2010 Archaeological finds during construction of Western Relief Road
8th May 2010 Free guided walk
27th May 2010 John Surtees in Conversation
2nd June to 2nd October 2010 History of Doggetts Farmhouse
12th June 2010 Free guided walk
23rd June to 18th December 2010 100 Years of Teddies
26th June 2010 Eden Valley Museum's 10th Anniversary
10th July 2010 Free guided walk
14th August 2010 Free guided walk
11th September 2010 Heritage Open Day
6th October to 18th December 2010 ; Guides 100th Anniversary
16th October 2010 Special educational afternoon for children
12th November 2010 'Out of the Blue' - Beaufighter Crash in Edenbridge
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Dates:
4th February - 21st March, 2009 Edenbridge & District Twinning Association Exhibition
24th January Burns Night Dinner and Murder Mystery
4th February Museum reopens
19th February, 2009 Children's Half Term Activity - Creating a Sampler Mother's Day Card
4th April - 2nd May, 2009 Art Competition & Exhibition - Theme: 'My Home'
28th May, 2009 Children's Half Term Activity - Fancy Frames
5th June, 2009 Knickers and Things - A talk by Jean Bruce
27th June - 19th December, 2009 The Great Migration - Coffee Morning, 10am – 12pm and Exhibition Opening
27th June - 19th December, 2009 The Edenbridge Town Band - A Century of Music
12th & 13th September, 2009 Heritage Open Days & 'Painting for Pleasure' Exhibition
18th March - 27th September, 2009 'Lord Mayors' & 'Royal Connections'
30th September - 19th December, 2009 W.I.Exhibition
29th October, 2009 Children's Half Term Activity - Autumn Colours
13th November, 2009 Knickers and Thongs - Talk by Costume Historian, Jean Bruce
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Dates:
1st February 2008 Museum reopens
26th January 2008 Burns Night Dinner & Murder Mystery Evening
1st February - 4th May 2008 High Street History and Mill Leat Hoard
21st February 2008 Children's Half Term Activity - Edible Arts
19th March - 18th October 2008 A Tudor Drama
11th May 2008 Visit to Stonewall Park
29th May 2008 Children's Half Term Activity - Decoupage
13th & 14th, September 2008 Heritage Weekend
30th October 2008 Children's Half Term Activity - 'Halloween' Glass Painting
21st November 2008 Kent Weather - A talk by Bob Ogley (see below)
4th June - 20th December 2008 Schooldays Exhibition
22nd October - 20th December, 2008 Our River
In Detail:
Saturday, 20th January 2008 7.30pm: Burns Night Dinner and Murder Mystery Evening
A three course Scottish dinner with entertainment and licensed bar in Rickards Hall and Eden Valley Museum.
Tickets - £20 - available direct, or by post, from the Edenbridge Book Shop, 79 High Street, Edenbridge, TN8 5AU.
Telephone; 01732-862180 - A great evening thoroughly enjoyed by a full house.
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Friday,1st February - Sunday, 4th May, 2008 - High Street History and Mill Leat Hoard
The Eden Valley Museum opened on the 1st February with a special exhibition about the changing High Street and all of the items dug out of the Mill Leat during the High Street renovations.
This display has been created in recognition of the Edenbridge 2008 Project which draws to its conclusion at the end of March this year. The collection of photos is based on an exhibition mounted in 2003/2004 called `Were You Being Served?’ A history of shops and shopping in Edenbridge. Other views from the museum collection have been added. The Museum will be open from 2 – 4.30 pm on Sunday 30th March to coincide with the Town Council end of project celebrations
NEW ACQUISITIONS - A collection of photographs of local scenes in Edenbridge and the surrounding villages taken between 1941 and 1957 now on display in the museum.
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Activities cost £2.50 per child. Children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available. There is no need to book, however these events are very popular, so please arrive early to make sure you get a place.
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Wednesday, 19th March 2008 to 18th October - A Tudor Drama
Following the recent release of the film, ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’, this exhibition will highlight the many local connections with Henry VIII and the Boleyns. On display will be screen shots from the movie, the costumes for Henry VIII and his six wives used in a recent local production, and the score and images from an amateur opera performed at Hever Castle in the 1970s, plus much more.
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Sunday, 11th May 2008 From 12 noon at Stonewall Park, Penshurst
Garden walkabout with children's treasure trail and ploughman's lunch. Admission £8.50, children £2.50 (EVMT members £7.50).
Tickets will be available from the Museum and the Edenbridge Book Shop.
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Saturday,13th (10.00 am to 4.30pm) and Sunday, 14th(11.00am to 4.30pm) September 2008 Heritage Open Days
On the Saturday there will be a Michaelmas Fayre with a variety of stalls including: cakes, bric-a-brac, books, toys, plants and much more. A Guided Walk at 2pm during which we hope to be able to visit Taylour House, and an opportunity to have photographs taken in a Tudor costume (bring your own camera). Morning Coffee, Lunches and Afternoon Teas will be served in Rickards Hall on Saturday, and light refreshments on Sunday. This year we are sharing Rickards Hall with the Edenbridge 'Painting for Pleasure' Group who will be exhibiting their artwork on both days.
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Thursday, 30th October, 2008 2 - 4pm: Children's Half Term Activity - 'Halloween' Glass Painting
Activities cost £3.00per child. Children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available. There is no need to book, however these events are very popular, so please arrive early to make sure you get a place.
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Wednesday, 4th June to Saturday, 20th December 2008 Schooldays Exhibition
An exhibition tracing the history of our local schools, both state and private. Many photographs and objects have been loaned by local people to enhance relevant images and objects in our permanent collections. Come and see if you can recognise relatives, or tell us about your school experiences, be they good, bad, funny or fearful!
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Wednesday, 22nd October to 20th December 2008 - Our River
A look back at the floods in Edenbridge in 1958 and 1968.
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Dates:
1st February 2007 Museum Re-opens
15th February Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Creative Creatures
17th February
Celebrity Coffee Morning Fundraiser - with John Surtees in attendance
25th April - 27th May
Art Exhibition and Competition with Sports theme
31st May
Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Minature Gardens
30th June
Evening Garden Opening at Edenbridge House
8th September
Michaelmas Fair
27th Sept 2006 to 30th Sept 2007
'All Good Sports' - History of Local Sports
25th October
Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Jewellery and Badges
6th December 2007
Edenbridge Late Night Shopping Event
8th December 2007
Children's Christmas Craft Activity
17th Oct to 22nd Dec
'Hurricane Havoc' - The Year of the Weather;
In Detail:
...after it's annual spring clean and updating of
displays. Come and visit the museum with its new extended shop area. The
front door to the main street was opened last year so it has never been easier
to pop in.
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Colourful creative fun. This activity is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult(Free Entry). There is no need to book, just arrive early to avoid disappointment. Cost - £2.50 per child.
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Saturday, 17th February 2007 - 'Coffee Morning Fundraiser'
This Coffee Morning - 10.30 till 13.00 - will relaunch the 'All Good Sports' exhibition after the museum's Christmas break. This event will be opened by John Surtees, the world famous motor cyclist and racing car driver, who will sign autographs.
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Wednesday, 25th April 2007 to Sunday, 27th May 2007- Art Exhibition - 'All Good Sports'
This art exhibition and competition will run concurrently with the main sports exhibition. The winners will be voted for by visitors to the exhibition.
Here is just a glimps of some of the exhibits.
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2nd Brenda Saunders 'Desert Orchid'
3rd Betty Milstead 'Gordon Leigh fishing in 1935'
4th Ken Cooper 'Tiddlers fishing for Tiddlers'
Winners - Children
7 to 9 years group
1st ‘Golf’ by Oliver Edsen Chiddingstone School
2nd ‘Racing Car’ by Alfie Killick Four Elms School
3rd ‘Kick Boxing’ by Harry Rainer Four Elms School
4th ‘ Golf Course’ by Millie Money Four Elms School
10 – 11 yrs group
1st ‘Bouncer’ by Elliot F. Chevening School
2nd ‘Snooker Champ’ by Alexander R. Chevening School
3rd ‘Cricket Sweep’ by Katherine P. Chevening School
4th ‘Boarder’ by Joe C. Chevening School
Photographic class 8 – 11yrs
Chiddingstone School
1st ‘Clay Pigeon Shoot’ by Rupert Vicary Watts
Chevening School
2nd ‘Confused by the Action’ by Daniel H.
3rd ‘Faster than Light’ by Sophie B.
4th ‘Measuring Up’ by Elliot F.
Thursday, 31st May 2007 2-4pm: Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Miniature Gardens
More colourful creative fun. This activity
is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult(Free Entry). There is no need to book, just arrive early to
avoid disappointment. Cost - £2.50 per child.
26 children attended in the afternoon and had great fun making their gardens with the large variety of miniature items provided.
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Saturday, 30th June 2007 Evening Garden Opening - 6 to 8pm
Mr & Mrs John Lloyd kindly agreed to open their gardens at Edenbridge House from 6 - 8pm as a fund raising evening for Eden Valley Museum.
Cost of tickets was £6.00 for members and £8.00 for guests to include a glass of wine and canapes.
Tickets were available from the Museum and Edenbridge Bookshop from mid May
Despite the very poor weather conditions this event was well supported. The gardens were in excellent condition and much enjoyed by everyone although umbrellas were in use most of the time. Our grateful thanks to Mr & Mrs Lloyd.
Saturday, 8th September 2007 - Michaelmas Fair
10am until Noon - Stalls in the morning only with White Elephant, Books (including CD's, DVD's and Videos), Plants and Produce and also the Museum Shop. There will be Town Trail guided walks in the afternoon at 3pm and 4pm
Morning coffee, light lunches will be served in Rickards Hall.
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Wednesday, 27th September 2006 to Sunday, 30th September 2007 - 'All Good Sports'
Tuesday, 16th October 2007 - Exhibition Opening Night of 'Hurricane Havoc' at 7.30 pm in Rickards Hall
Thursday, 25th October 2007 2 - 4pm: Children's Half Term Holiday Activity - Jewellery and Badges
An exhibition showing the various sports that were and are popular in the Eden Valley area.
It is currently featuring the Nomads Football Club; Edenbridge Bowling Club and the Hever Rifle Club. This is an ongoing exhibition to which Stoolball, Judo and Cricket will have been added.
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The Exhibition will be opened by BOB OGLEY with 'A Night to Remember' - a talk about the night and aftermath of the Great Storm of 1987.
Tickets - £8.50 and £7.50 for museum members. Tickets include light refreshments and a glass of wine and Private View of this new exhibition in the museum.
Tickets on sale at the museum and the Edenbridge Bookshop.
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The museum has again arranged another half term activity for the Autumn break. Come and have fun at the Eden Valley Museum
This activity is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult(Free Entry). As before there is no need to book, just arrive on time to
avoid disappointment. Cost - £2.50 per child. Refreshments available.
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The Eden Valley Museum is supporting the Edenbridge late night Christmas shopping event by staying open until 8pm. From 6pm we will be serving mulled wine and mince pies to our visitors. For Christmas gifts with a touch of nostalgia, for adults and children, visit the museum shop.
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Saturday, 8th December 2007 2 - 4pm: Children's Christmas Craft Activity
Activities cost £2.50 per child. Children under 8yrs must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be available. There is no need to book, however these events are very popular, so please arrive early to make sure you get a place.
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Exhibition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Great Storm of October 1987. Through personal stories, film and photographs the hurricane is graphically illustrated. Leaf rubbings and other children’s activities are included and a duplicate version of the main display upstairs is available in book form on the ground floor.
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Dates:
1st February Museum Re-opens
16th February Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Plate Art
1st June Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Puppet Making
3rd September Village Visit - Two Gardens and Markbeech history9th & 10th September Heritage Open Days
21st June to 17th September 'Our Great Neighbours' - A Look at some of our nearby Stately Homes to visit
7th October 2006 Faversham - Visit to town and museum
26th October 2006 Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - "Bookmark Bonanza and Seasonal Craft Activities"2nd December 2006 Christmas Late Night Shopping and Children's Christmas Activities
4th December 2006 A Film Evening by Screen Archive South East
In Detail:
1st February; the Eden Valley Museum reopens
...after it's annual spring clean and updating of
displays. Come and visit the museum with its new extended shop area. The
front door to the main street has been opened so it has never been easier
to pop in.
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Thursday, 16th February 10am-12 (Midday) and 2-4pm: Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Plate Art
Colourful creative fun with paper plates . This activity
is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult. There is no need to book, just arrive early to
avoid disappointment. Cost - £2 per child.
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Thursday, 1st June: 10am-12 (Midday) and 2-4pm: Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Puppet Making
After February's successful 'Half Term Activity' come along again and spend a fun time making hand puppets at the Eden Valley Museum.
This activity is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult (Free Entry). There is no need to book, just arrive on time to
avoid disappointment. Cost - £2 per child.
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Meet at Markbeech Village Hall at 5pm to visit the gardens of Falconhurst and Edells. A cup of tea will be provided as you arrive in the gardens. Should you wish you can take the woodland path joining the two gardens; admire the medieval Hole Cottage in its romantic woodland setting and see the tunnel, scene of the Railway Riots.
At about 7pm light refreshments and a glass of wine will be available in the Village Hall where Tim Boyle, author of 'Markbeech, the Unknown Village' will give a short talk.
Tickets before the day from the Museum or Edenbridge Bookshop - £5 members, £6 non-members
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Saturday, 9th September and Sunday, 10th September - Heritage Open Weekend
The museum will be participating in the national Heritage Open Days and will be open during the normal Saturday and Sunday hours.
On Saturday there will be a 'Michaelmas Fair' with stalls selling cakes, produce, plants etc. Also a raffle and tombola.
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Wednesday, 21st June to Sunday, 17th September - Summer Exhibition - 'Our Great Neighbours'
This exhibition will be 'A Snapshot of Local Grand Houses' giving an insight into the history of the houses, occupants over the years and many other interesting details which we hope will encourage you to visit and enjoy the houses and gardens.
Free entry.
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The museum has organised a visit to Faversham by coach leaving the Edenbridge Leisure Centre at 9.15am to return about 5.00. Cost for members - £14.00 and guests - £16.00. There will be an optional guided walk of about 1 1/2 hours at £3.00 per person. Booking forms can be obtained from Eden Valley Museum.
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Thursday, 26th October 2006 - 9am -12 (Midday) and 2-4pm: Children's Half Term Holiday Activity
The museum has again arranged another half term activity for the Autumn break. Come and have fun making bookmarks and other seasonal activities at the Eden Valley Museum
This activity is suitable for children of all ages, but children under 8 must be
accompanied by an adult(Free Entry). As before there is no need to book, just arrive on time to
avoid disappointment. Cost - £2 per child.
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Saturday, 2nd December 2006 - Christmas Late Night Shopping
The museum will be open until 6.30 pm.
The museum shop will have will have a wide selection of stocking fillers for sale.
From 1pm till 6pm there will be a craft table for children to make Christmas decorations, crackers and cards for 50p per item. Children under 8 must be accompanied by and adult.
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Monday, 4th December 2006 - Film Evening by Screen Archive South East
Showing old film of the McIndoe Centre in the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead together with other newly discovered footage. Rickards Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £6.00 obtainable at the Museum or at Edenbridge Book Shop (from 6th November). Price includes wine and mince pies. Christmas raffle on the night.
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2005 Past Events at Eden Valley Museum
Dates:
1st February Museum Re-opens
15 - 16th February Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Plate Art
23rd April - 22nd May Art Exhibition & Competition
6th June Doing our bit 'Local Memories of World War II!
8th October ; Internet Sources for Family History
26th - 27th October Children's Half-term Holiday Activity - Your Name up in Flags
3rd December (Saturday): Christmas Late Night Shopping
Opening Hours
Wednesday and Friday: 2pm – 4.30pm
Thursday and Saturday: 10am – 4.30pm
Sunday (30th March – end September): 2pm – 4.30pm
Open all year round except 17th December 2011 to 1st February 2012.
Other days by appointment.
Adults :Normally Free entrance to the Museum , Children & Students also Free,
The Eden Valley Museum is to be found in Church House, 72 High Street, Edenbridge , Kent,
There is free car parking close by, 2 rail stations served by different lines and buses, which stop in the High Street, the B2026.
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