Heritage Quay Events
Fri, 07 Oct 2016 01:50:00 BST
Heritage Quay is home to the University of Huddersfield archives, acting as guardian of the archives of other organisations, families and individuals dating back over 200 years. They host a wide range of events and interactive activities every week for all ages to get involved with. Events coming up include:
Lunchtime Music Club
Calling all musicians and music fans. Heritage Quay will be hosting a lunchtime music event every Thursday for anyone to come and listen to and discuss a wide variety of interesting music from the archives over lunch. There is no need to book on simply turn up on the day.
For more information join the event on facebook.
Cabinet of Dr Caligari
Head down to Heritage Quay for a unique Halloween experience. In partnership with the University's Drama department, they will have renowned mystery entertainers, terrifying tales and haunted artefacts, as well as a classic horror movie to end the night.
On the night there will be magical performances before the film, with timed entry to make sure you all get to see everything. There will be a bar on the night for refreshments and feel free to head down in fancy dress.
The event is FREE but booking is required. For more information go to facebook.
Radiophonic Workshop with Liz Dobson
Inspired by the experiments and achievements of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop and Tristram Cary come and make your own 1960s-inspired sci-fi sounds.
For more information go to facebook.
The event is FREE but there are only a few remaining places. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available here.
Family Fun Friday
Head down to Heritage Quay with the family this Friday for a range of fun filled activities.
For more information go to facebook.
This event is FREE and no prior booking is required.
Educate Your Selfie: Social Media Victorian Style – 175 Anniversary Event
Go along to Heritage Quay on Saturday 8 October for a family fun day event as they re-create a Victorian Reading Room in the technologically advanced Group Space. Dress up in your Victorian best and hashtag your selfie on our twitter account, create your own newspaper using printing block and stamps and practice your best Victorian handwriting with quill and ink. Catch up on the day’s latest news in our reading room and browse specially selected items from the archives that tell the story of social media and communication in the Victorian age. For more information go to facebook.
The event is FREE just drop in on the day. Suitable for 5-12 year-olds.
