What's On

The Canal Museum is at the heart of its community organising events days, workshops and activities for locals and visitors of all ages, throughout the year.

Introduction to Traditional Canal Painting

Saturday 5 May - Sunday 6 May 2012
Learn or improve your traditional canal painting techniques at this weekend course with Terence Edgar, a journeyman decorative painter and a member of the Waterways Craft Guild. You will find plenty of inspiration and ideas from authentic items in the collection at the Canal Museum, Stoke Bruerne and from the surrounding canal village of Stoke Bruerne itself.

You will be able to work at your own pace and there will be plenty of time for individual instruction. If you have 'Roses and Castles' pictures of your own, bring them along for feedback too.

All materials and equipment will be provided, just bring an old shirt to paint in. Advance booking essential.

£85 per person. 10am to 4pm each day. Max 10 people. Lunch not included. Options include The Boat Inn or the Navigation Pub.

Due to popular demand during 2011 the following extra dates are now available for 2012, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Saturday 19th May & Sunday 20th May 2012
Saturday 8th September & 9th September 2012
Saturday 22nd September & 23rd September 2012

Bookings and information - 01604 862229 or stokebruerne@thewaterwaystrust.org.uk

Mikron Theatre

Thursday 7 June 2012
Evening Performance, Mikron Theatre Co.

The performance will take place at 7.30pm in the the marquee on the green, near the towpath alongside the canal museum. Please bring your own blankets, picnics and chairs.

A collection will be taken after the show.

www.mikron.org.uk

Gala Weekend

Saturday 9 June - Sunday 10 June 2012
The Gala Weekend has live music and a bar on Friday night. All the usual entertainment during Saturday & Sunday

From 8.30am Sunday morning The Sunbeam Motorcycle Club will be gathering near the Museum before they 'ride out' at 10.45am, they will return around 1.30pm before departing between 2 & 2.30pm.

For more information visit www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk

Village at War

Saturday 29 September - Sunday 30 September 2012
Winner of Best Event at the Northamptonshire Heritage Awards 2008 and 2010.

Last year saw several thousand people enjoy this long weekend where the whole village steps back in time to the war years. The Home Guard, the women's land army, the Fire Service, the Americans, the lovely Lola Lamour - all were there. And this year's even promises even more!

Click here to see images of last year's Village at War.


We are looking for people to join the organising team of this great event. If you'd like to join up for a spiffing time, call David Henderson on 01604 862229.