Big Pit: National Coal MuseumWhat’s On Autumn and Winter Guide

Family FunLecture & Films

November 2011 – February 2012www.museumwales.ac.uk(01495) 790311

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LectureAutumn Lecture Series:

‘It’s Still Ruck andCoal to Me!’ Sat 12 November, 2.30pm

Garin Jenkins, broadcasterand former rugby international,talks about his life as the last

miner to play rugby for Wales.

FilmsA Run for your Money (U-1949)

Wed 9 November, 1.30pm

A Child’s Christmasin Wales (U-1987)

Wed 14 December, 1.30pm

Big Pit Film Club Wed 18 January, 1.30pm

A rare opportunity to see aforgotten Welsh classic,followed by a chance todiscuss the issues andthemes raised by the film.£1.50 includes refreshments.

Grand Slam (15-1978)

Wed 22 February, 1.30pm

2 For more details on all events visit www.museumwales.ac.uk or call (01495) 790311

FamilyActivities

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Open: Daily 9.30am-5pm. Underground tours 10am-3.30pm.(December - January opening times: 9.30am-4.30pm. Underground tours duringDecember 10am-3pm. Please call for underground tour dates in January).

How to find us:M4-follow the brown tourist signs from J25a(westbound) or J26 (eastbound). Also signposted off the A465at Brynmawr and Abergavenny. Number 30 bus runs fromNewport, Mon-Sat. For Sat Nav enter Blaenafon (Blaenavon)town and follow the brown tourist signs once arriving at the town.

Details correct at time of printing. Please check www.museumwales.ac.uk before making a special journey.

Customs, Craftsand CarolsSat 10 December, 11am-4pm

Celebrate the festive seasonwith story-telling, seasonalmusic and Christmas crafts.

Love FoodWeekend Sat 28 & Sun 29 January,11am-4pm

Celebrate all things food atour second annual LoveFood Weekend. From fudgeto cheese and chocolate towhisky, sample and buy thebest of local Welsh produceto take home to share withyour loved one!

Rescue!Mon 13-Fri 17 February, 11am-4pm

A series of events andactivities for the wholefamily exploring the worldof underground rescue.

Family FilmScreeningsTue 27-Fri 30 December,1.30pm

A selection of seasonal films for the whole family to enjoy.

Free Charge Families Adults Hands On Film Talk

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