TEDDY BEAR LADIES BOOK SIGNING EVENT

Come and meet Julie Tatchell and Amanda Middleditch – best known as the Teddy Bear Ladies and stars of BBCs The Repair Shop – talking about their first children’s book: Bartie Bristle and Other Stories.

Hear about their inspirations for the book, their friendship and their fascinating career.

• 10.30 to 11.30am – A ticketed talk, followed by book signing (charge applies)
• 11.30am to 3.30pm – Meet the Teddy Bear Ladies, and book signing (free of charge)

TALK £7.00, TALK PLUS BOOK £20.00

Bookings for the talk should be made in advance using the link below:

TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

Come and take part in our Teddy Bears’ Picnic, complete with themed activities. This event ties in with the visit to Forge Mill of The Repair Shop’s Teddy Bear Ladies.

No charge to enter the grounds and take part in the picnic. There will be small additional charges for some of the themed activities.

FREE

SUMMER FOREST SCHOOL WEEK

Come and enjoy five days of Forest School sessions, running from Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August inclusive from 9.30am to 1.00pm each day.

Every session we will be exploring nature, developing skills and having fun in the outdoors. Activities include tool use, crafts, bug hunting, fire lighting and more.

Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather – warm clothing and waterproofs when needed. Please also keep legs covered with trousers or leggings and wear sturdy footwear/wellies.

Children should bring a packed lunch and drink each day.

Recommended for children aged 6 to 11 years. If outside of these ages and you are interested for your child, please contact us directly.

PER CHILD £55.00 FOR THE FIVE DAY BLOCK

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

CREATE BUILD LEARN LEGO WORKSHOPS: STAR WARS

Fun and engaging one-hour themed lego workshops with the ‘Create Build Learn’ team. Come and create fantastic Star Wars themed models.

We ask that any child under 8 is accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop although please only book a place for the participating child.

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

OUTDOOR THEATRE: THE SECRET GARDEN

Join Mary, Colin and Dickon as they tell you the story of their favourite place in the world – The Secret Garden. Original music, puppetry, interactions and laughs, a re-imagining of the classic book for those who love the great outdoors!

Gates open at 4.30pm. The performance begins at 5.00pm. Please bring your own picnics, blankets and seats to enjoy this performance in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Forge Mill.

Ice creams, drinks and snacks will be available from our coffee bar.

ADULTS £12.00, CHILDREN £6.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

CREATE BUILD LEARN LEGO WORKSHOPS: MINECRAFT

Fun and engaging one-hour themed lego workshops with the ‘Create Build Learn’ team. Come and create fantastic Minecraft themed models.

We ask that any child under 8 is accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop although please only book a place for the participating child.

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

CREATE BUILD LEARN LEGO WORKSHOPS: STAR WARS

Fun and engaging one-hour themed lego workshops with the ‘Create Build Learn’ team. Come and create fantastic Star Wars themed models.

We ask that any child under 8 is accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop although please only book a place for the participating child.

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

OUTDOOR THEATRE: THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLE-DUCK

Poor Jemima Puddleduck is not allowed to hatch her own eggs, so off she goes to find a quiet hiding place, but is the charming ‘Whiskered Gentleman’ she meets really as nice as he seems? Find out in this charming new adaptation of the much-loved tale by Beatrix Potter by Quantum Theatre.

Gates open at 4.30pm. The performance begins at 5.00pm. Please bring your own picnics, blankets and seats to enjoy this performance in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Forge Mill.

Ice creams, drinks and snacks will be available from our coffee bar.

ADULTS £12.00, CHILDREN £6.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

END OF SUMMER SILENT DISCO

Come and celebrate the end of the Summer with a Silent Disco in the unique surroundings of our Cloisters area and grounds.

Dance the night away and enjoy making memories with family and friends. It’s an event you won’t forget.

• Family disco from 5.00 to 7.00pm
• Adults only 7.30 to 11.00pm (music starts at 8.00pm)

Freshly cooked pizza from Pizza Heaven will be available from 5.00 to 9.00pm. There will be a bar selling a selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

FAMILY DISCO (5.00 to 7.00pm) £4.00 EACH
ADULTS ONLY DISCO (7.30 to 11.00pm) £8.00 EACH
BOTH DISCOS (5.00 to 11.00pm) £10.00 EACH

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

HERITAGE OPEN DAY

A day to celebrate our local heritage, supported by local community groups. Amongst the wide range of local activities we will have:

• A range of iconic motor bikes from the Royal Enfield Owners Club.
• Meticulously built model boats from the Little Radford Model Boat Club.
• Arts in Redditch, promoting local arts
• Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, promoting wildlife in Worcestershire.
• Live music from Indigo Arts, our local community charity supporting young people.
• Free entry into the museum – the only existing water powered scouring mill.
• Free entry into the ‘Honouring the Past; Creating the Future’ exhibition.
• Free guided tours of the Needle Museum and the Bordesley Abbey Ruins.
• And much more…

Refreshments and light lunches will be available from the Mill View Coffee Bar.

ADMISSION FREE
Includes entry into the museum