They have a wide range of activities and have published a list of many of them that are happeneing in 2016.
"Our funds come from subscriptions, donations, sales of publications and events, and we would.....
..... love you to join us."
In January some of the events organised by the Friends are as follows:
Wednesday 6th, Saturday 9th and Wednesday 20th January 2.30-4.30pm
Honeywood Embroidery Groups
Using inspiration from Honeywood museum, take time to learn the traditional skill of hand embroidery starting with the foundation of stitches surface and counted, and exploring other techniques. Groups led by Hilda Sheppard, Royal School of Needlework trained.
Each month there will be one Saturday afternoon session and two Wednesday afternoons. People are welcome to attend both weekend and weekday sessions if they wish. Must be pre booked as places limited. Please ring 020 8770 4297.
Please bring an 8 inch ring frame and a pair of sharp scissors. No other equipment required. Charge per session is £5.00. Please come along and try a session, you do not need to book the series. All sessions run from 2.30-4.30pm.
See HERE for three day-long classes linked to the Stitches in Time Exhibition
Sunday 10th January 2.30-5pm
Friends of Honeywood Museum Film Club
Open to members of the Friends of Honeywood Museum only. Membership cards will be required for entrance.
Vintage Sundays and Saturday Family Matinées. Please contact Sue Kelsall on 020 8241 5679 or email [email protected]
Please note that the billiards room will be closed to visitors for this event. The rest of the museum will be open as usual.
Sunday 17th January 2-5pm
Amy and the Aeroplanes
Fly into Honeywood for an afternoon of aircrafty fun. This is linked to our exhibition on Amy Johnson and Croydon Airport and will include craft activities for boys and girls.
All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Admission is FREE. Donations are very welcome
Saturday 23rd January 2.30-5pm
Friends of Honeywood Museum Film Club
Open to members of the Friends of Honeywood Museum only. Membership cards will be required for entrance.
Vintage Sundays and Saturday Family Matinées. Please contact Sue Kelsall on 020 8241 5679 or email [email protected]
Please note that the billiards room will be closed to visitors for this event. The rest of the museum will be open as usual
Sunday 31st January 2.30-4.30pm
Honeywood Book Club
Necessary Lies Diane Chamberlain
Admission Free, except for refreshments. Please bring a copy of the book with you.
If you are interested in joining, please contact
Sue Kelsall on 020 8241 5679 or [email protected]
Next book and meeting: 28th February - The Tea Planter's Wife Dinah Jeffries
Details
The Friends of Honeywood exists to support the Museum and its staff in both financial and material terms, and to encourage an interest in the local history of the London Borough of Sutton.
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