Tolson Half Pig 🐖

Charming half pig, residing at Tolson Memorial Museum, portal to adventures in time & space, since 1924. Loves history & meeting new people. Not creepy, honest.

[Tolson Half Pig 🐖 @TolsonHalf_Pig]

Fond of this #MuseumPromo shot showing me having my rear end dusted by the Masked Curator - just in case of arsenic! #PoisonousPig

[Woven in Kirklees @WovenInKirklees]

One year to go til our next big WOVEN Festival!

Join us next June for a whole load of WOVEN fun - take a look back at our last Festival: https://t.co/VxcrVBjuaQ

Start planning your community WOVEN events! Need help? Contact us: [email protected]

#WOVENinKirklees

[Kirklees Museums @KirkleesMuseums]

There's another chance to delve into 500 years of history at our guided tour on the 3rd of July at 11am!
Explore the Hall with Stan - our knowledgeable and entertaining Volunteer Tour Guide.
It's already sold out for June, but you can book for July here:
https://t.co/hB5LyFmzde

[Huddersfield Art Gallery @HuddsArtGallery]

What Are Art collections For?
Is the first discussion in the Collections of Creative Health programme launched today! Share your thoughts on the purposes of municipal art collections, are they good for our health? @AHHuddersfield @KirkleesMuseums @Culturesof_

[Kirklees Museums @KirkleesMuseums]

Calling all Teachers and Educators‼️
The survey is closing on the 31st so if you haven't had the chance and want to help us shape and re-develop our learning offer at #Kirkleesmuseums now is your chance!
https://t.co/gMREY1ybIU

#Kirklees #Teachers #Kirkleesteachers #Education

[Kirklees Museums @KirkleesMuseums]

Closing date to apply is this Sunday, 5th May!

Do you love engaging with communities to collect stories and object? Would you like to help co-curate exhibitions that engage with new audiences and under-represented groups?

Apply now at https://t.co/Js7tSn6NfC

[Tolson Half Pig 🐖 @TolsonHalf_Pig]

@OisinTheDeer Hello!
*Waves a trotter in your direction*
Have been a sleepyhead lately (probably my age) but getting a little bit excited as I approach the centenary of my arrival at the museum at the end of this year. 🐷

[Hudd Lit Fest @Hudd_Lit_Fest]

Our festival brochure is here!! 🥳 You
can browse the programme digitally on our website, or
look out for a physical copy - distributed at
key places over the next week or so including libraries
and @theLBT

https://t.co/e9PlFPKArK

#ACESupported #NationalLottery #HuddLitFest24

[Kirklees Museums @KirkleesMuseums]

Join @KirkleesLibrary this Saturday (18th) for Power of Protest: Black Abolitionists in 19th Century Dewsbury (Talk and Walk) - booking https://t.co/KIhSNxCGGf

[Kirklees Museums @KirkleesMuseums]

Help shape our ambitious @ace_national #NPO vision - join our team to develop and deliver exciting educational activities in our museums.

See https://t.co/Oan9JRqFPq
for further details and application process.

Closing date: 22 October 2023

#museumjobs #learning #education

[Kirklees Museums @KirkleesMuseums]

An exciting #weekend at #Bagshaw Museum!

On Saturday 14/10 we welcome @Art4All_Yorks for the start of a year long dyeing project - booking https://t.co/rBoeB3diDm

On Sunday 15/10 join @lgartworkshops for #Halloween Crafts!

#birstall #batley #workshops #family #naturaldye

[Temporary Contemporary @TempContemp]

We've got the October What's On poster out in plenty of time for you to get planning! See what's going on in the units in the Piazza Shopping Centre in #Huddersfield.

[Art 4 All @Art4All_Yorks]

There’s still time to sign up for our first session at Bagshaw Museum for our year long project focusing on woad. Join us on the 14.10.2023 to find out more about vat dyeing and shibori style folded tie dye.
To book your space visit: https://t.co/Szc6F6Tsh5
@KirkleesMuseums

[Huddersfield Art Gallery @HuddsArtGallery]

Now open at Unit 7! @paintbritain Contemporary British Painting Prize 2023 exhibition and Glen Williams 'Bygone Times'. Unit 7 is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11am to 4pm and is located @PiazzaHud

[Tamsin Russell @TamsinRussell]

This is a great opportunity to have dedicated support for 12 months. We have 12 free inclusive places for participation and also a dedicated fund for others who are self funding. If you want a chat let me know.

[Colne Valley Museum @MuseumGolcar]

Make sure you include Colne Valley Museum in any plans for Heritage Open Days. #colnevalleymuseum

[Woven in Kirklees @WovenInKirklees]

Two opportunities to find out more about Arts Council England Funding for you and your projects.
Both are online!

13th September 10am - 11am

https://t.co/lqfLf09yFf

28th September 4-5pm

https://t.co/JyqmjexQu5

[Kirklees Heritage Open Days @KirkleesHODs]

📣Pls share & follow us📣
🗓️From Sept 8-17 explore #Kirklees #heritage through 96 FREE events inc 40+ new venues. Discover stunning ⛪️ architecture & hidden gems. Our digital brochure & website has full booking info: https://t.co/qUE65Jh8Mw #KirkleesHODs #heritageopendays #HODs

[Mikron Theatre Company 🇺🇦 @mikrontheatre]

PLEASE SHARE AWAY!

We're looking for new writers to join the Mikron team.

All the details: https://t.co/fAJA9jZCeK

@ace_thenorth @ace_national #LetsCreate #newwriting #artsjobs #theatre #Commission @PentabusTheatre @eclipsetcl @redladder @painesplough @theLBT @cr8tivekirklees

[Kirklees Museums @KirkleesMuseums]

2 weeks to go! Do you have a budding young rapper at home?

If so, book them onto this workshop with World Champion Rapper Rob Bradley!

Thursday 31st August, Tolson Museum
Sessions 11am-1pm, 2pm- 4pm £4 per child.

Booking essential via https://t.co/GvQxwFlKdz

[Woven in Kirklees @WovenInKirklees]

Join the Every Child Challenge this summer holiday. Help your little ones learn key textile skills for the future.

Next: Running Stitch https://t.co/W0ScLbCCzq

#WOVEN23

📽️@BOKEHGO

@artichoketrust @HeritageFundUK