Miners' Mornings
Miners' Mornings are a range of talks relating to miners, coal mining, local industry and it's impact on the area. Primarily aimed at adult audiences but open to all ages.
Miners mornings run from 10.30 -12.00am on the third Thursday of every month (except January).
Part of the Meet the Experts (Adults) programme of events.
Meet the Experts: Miners’ Mornings
A monthly industrial or heritage themed talk and a chance to catch up and reminisce with old friends at Snibston.
Coming up...
Thursday 21st March, 10.30am-12 noon
Title: "Best Remedies: Kill or Cure "
Museum curator Fiona Ure explores the wide range of medicines from the past, from home grown herbal remedies to early pharmacuticals from the village store.
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 18th April, 10.30am-12 noon
Title: From ornamentation to space exploration (Plastics 1851 – 1980)
Today, plastics are used everywhere – in carpets, clothing, cars, sport, medicine: the list goes on and on. The beginning was celluloid, used for combs and cine film. One hundred years ago Bakelite appeared and was used in thousands of ways. Later came polythene, nylon and Perspex. Plastics are always being developed and new applications found. This talk, by David Girdler, outlines their history and development. There will be a display of plastics items, posters, slide presentation and a mystery object.
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 16th May, 10.30am-12 noon
Title: "The History of the Century Theatre "
Century Theatre volunteer, John Beasley, tells the wonderful story of the ingenious mobile theatre that took drama to post war Britain.and in it's 60th year now hosts a wide range of events at Snibston. Includes a behind the scenes tour of the theatre.
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 20th June -10.30am-12 noon
Title: "Building Donington le Heath Manor House "
Richard Knox, who has worked at the Manor House since 1997, discusses the architecture, make-up and history of Donington le Heath Manor House, a medieval gem on the outskirts of Coalville, including how it was built in the thirteenth century.
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 18th July -10.30am-12 noon
Title: "Long Ago in a Land Far Away...... to be confirmed
To mark the 60th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, local Korean War vetrans will reminisce about National Service, the Korean War and life in the 1950's .
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 15th August -10.30am-12 noon
Title: The Brown's Blue Bus Company - Mick Gamble, Leicester Transport Heritage Trust
An opportunity to meet the author of the fascinating story of how Brown's Blue developed and grew, becoming an integral part of life in North West Leicestershire. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and Mick will also be bringing along his own Brown's Blue coach for people.to look around.
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 19th September -10.30am-12 noon
Title: Snibston's Stationary Engines in Full Steam - David Johnstone, Technical Officer, Snibston DIscovery Park
An opportunity to look at Snibsont's stationary engines in full steam and learn about their history, service life, technical specifications and operation.
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 17th October -10.30am-12 noon
Title: Leicestershire's Treasures - Wendy Scott, FInds Liaison Officer LCC
The stories behind the objects in The Treasure Exhibition at Snibston
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 21st November -10.30am-12 noon
Title: Remembering the Fallen - Liz Blood, Heritage, Support and War Memorials Officer, LCC
A talk about the War Memorials of Coalville and North West Leicestershire
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£4 per person to include tea, coffee and biscuits.
Thursday 19th December -10.30am-12 noon
Title: Snibston Cafe Christmas Lunch
A special traditional Christmas Lunch including pudding - pre-booking required
Pre-booking required on 01530 278444 or at Snibston ticket desk.
£7.50 per person.
Part of the Meet the Experts (Adults) programme of events.Page Last Updated: 11 February 2013
