Name: Spring Chickens
Start: 2018-05-13T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2018-05-13T16:00:00+01:00
Location: The Museum of English Rural Life

Spring Chickens

The MERL was established in Reading in 1951 to capture and record the rapidly changing countryside following World War II. In 2005, it moved to its current premises in St Andrew’s Hall, a building designed by Sir Alfred Waterhouse in 1880 for local businessman Alfred Palmer of the Huntley & Palmer biscuit company.Today the Museum uses its diverse and surprising collection to explore how the skills and experiences of farmers and craftspeople, past and present, can help shape our lives now and into the future. The Museum has worked alongside rural people, local communities and specialist researchers to create displays and activities that engage with important debates about the future of food and the ongoing relevance of the countryside to all our lives.The MERL belongs to the University of Reading Museums and Special Collections Service (UMASCS).

The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

SEASONAL FAMILY FUN ON THE THEME OF POULTRY, WITH MUSIC, GAMES AND ACTIVITIES 
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<LI>Meet the MERL chickens and their friends</LI>
<LI>Speak to poultry keepers</LI>
<LI>Live music from The Newtowners</LI>
<LI>Races and games</LI>
<LI>Stories, trails and activities </LI>
<LI>Willow weaving with artist Julie Roberts</LI>
<LI>Traditional ales and ciders; hot and cold drinks</LI>
<LI>Bring a picnic</LI>
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Adults: £4 Children (under 18s): FREE but tickets are required National Art Pass tickets: £2
Booking recommended to avoid disappointment. Tickets available on the door subject to availability.
Organised in association with the Federation of Children’s Book Groups

The Museum of English Rural Life

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