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Resolution 2008
Here at Woodhorn we are making 2008 a year where we can start to do our bit to help by raising the awareness of Climate Change to our visitors and the local community. We would like lots of adults and children to come and join us for this fun filled informative day and to hopefully make A New Year’s ‘Climate Change’ Resolution for 2008.
Location :North East Theme :Climate change Start Date :13/01/08 Time : From 10:00 : To 16:00 Organiser : Woodhorn Museum Venue : Woodhorn Museum, Ashington. Cost : The event if free, however there is a carparking charge of £2 per car all day.
Things to do include:
· Interact and experience the ‘Climate Dome’, with a chance to win energy saving kettles and other eco friendly gadgets.
· Watch the recently released ‘Heat is on’ film from the Northumberland Strategic Partnership (NSP) – a thought provoking and very informative short film about the changes Northumberland could face because of global warming.
· Learn about recycling, sustainable products and renewable energy.
· Have fun with Michael Freeman’s ‘Junk Music Workshop’ - experiment with sound and design your own musical instruments from junk items…..definitely not “a load of old rubbish!!”
· Sample organic products and taste some locally produced food.
· Test drive the Hodgson Toyota’s Hybrid Prius Car (license required to take part)
· Mini beast craft activities.
· Face painting and (bio-degradable) balloon fun.
· Changing Landscapes - Northumberland and Climate Change - A talk by Adrian Hilton, North East Climate Change Co-ordinator.
· We will be giving away exclusive ‘Resolution 2008’ natural cotton carrier bags... so get here nice and early if you want one!
If you want to get off to a good start by lowering your omissions you can ride your bike to Woodhorn we’re on the cycle route map or catch the A6 bus from Ashington Bus Station every 30 minutes, which will be free on this day.
To find out more about Woodhorn log onto www.experiencewoodhorn.com
At Woodhorn Museum on 13th January 2008
