LATEST NEWS & EVENTS AT COOKWORTHY MUSEUM
EVENTS 2024
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Calling Notice for the William Cookworthy Museum Society Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 26 March 2024 at 3.30pm.
EASTER TREASURE HUNT
A FREE trail to find historic ‘treasures’ (provided by the Museum) hidden in shop windows throughout the town. 30 March – 13 April.
KINGSBRIDGE COOKWORTHY MUSEUM
Further details of our activities and events will appear here during the year. Keep checking here to see what we are planning!
TALK ON LAND GIRLS – 20 APRIL
An exciting talk about our new exhibition ‘Six Weeks To Go’ by Becks Pearson on Saturday 20 April at Dodbrooke Parish Hall. 6.30 – 9.00pm.
MUSEUM TEA PARTY – 8 MAY
A special tea party to celebrate 80 years since WW2 (and on VE day itself). Come to meet the Mayor of Kingsbridge and enjoy a slice of home-made cake. Details to follow.
FAMILY DAY – 30 MAY
Come and explore the Museum! Children’s activities, craft demonstrations and refreshments. FREE entry for children and only £1.00 for adults.
KATIE HARRIS MUSIC – 22 JUNE
Katie Harris is a multi-tasking, piano, dulcimer and accordion player. She’s a singer and story-weaver with a fast-growing reputation in the UK Folk world. Her sound has been described as ‘earthy, spine tingling English Folk’.
KINGSBRIDGE SHOW – 7 SEPTEMBER
We will be appearing at this year’s Kingsbridge Show with a display of interesting exhibits linked to our current exhibitions – in the Country Scene tent. Come and see us there!
FIENDISH QUIZ & PASTY SUPPER – DATE TBC
A fun evening with a challenging walkabout quiz. Tickets are £12.50 each, which includes quiz, pasty (veggie option available) and your first drink. Max. team size 6. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Museum.
KINGSBRIDGE CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS – 7 DECEMBER
The Museum will be open from 10.00am. Get into the Christmas spirit and come along to do some last-minute shopping for your Christmas stocking, for your family or for something for under the tree! FREE ENTRY to all.
