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ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE MISSIONS OF ST PAUL
Presentation & Annual Lunch By Dr Amelia Brown St. Paul (Saul, Paul of Tarsus) was one of the most energetic travellers and characters in early Christianity, originating from Tarsus (modern Turkey) and travelling throughout the Roman Empire. He was an unlikely influencer of the spread of Christianity in the Roman world driving the transformation of Rome from a pantheistic (several religions) to monotheistic empire. He himself transformed from persecuting Christians as a result of an epiphany on the Road to…
Find out more »ABBEY TRIVIA NIGHT
Calling all Trivia Tragics! Unlock your knowledge and support the Abbey Museum! Abbey Trivia is back on the 10th November 2018. Registration from 6:00pm; questions begin at 6.30pm. This is a fund-raising evening of fun for all the whole family. Cost $15 per adult; school aged children – free! Enjoy a delicious light supper, lucky door prizes and raffles. All welcome – come with a group or join a group on the night!
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ABBEY OPEN DAY & BOUTIQUE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
The Abbey Museum, The Abbey Church and St Michael's College invite you the the Abbey Open Day and Boutique Christmas Market. The Museum will have free admission, and the Church will be open with Father George ready to answer any questions. The beautiful grounds will host a selection of boutique market stall so you can do all of your Christmas shopping. Keep the kids entertained with our Victorian Era crafts and games, including: Marking Victorian Christmas Crackers Making Paper Chain…
Find out more »Kid’s Dig It! Stone Age Family Fun
Monday 14th - Friday 18th September Break up the holiday "I'm bored" complaints and discover what life was like before iPads, computers, written text and plastic. Stone Age Family Fun will encourage kids to use the first technology and tools humans created. Get hands on with activities like: mini archaeological digs archery survival challenge - how long would you survive when you have to hunt and gather your food? Stone Age bling - jewellery has been around as long as…
Find out more »Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After: Celebrating Jane Austen’s 'Pride and Prejudice' Susannah Fullerton, OAM, FRSN, Literary Lecturer, Author and Literary Tour Leader Pride and Prejudice can claim to be the world’s favourite novel. It was first published in 1813 and since then it has delighted readers around the world. In her presentation Susannah Fullerton will tell how this book first came to be written, the struggle to get it published and what the first reactions of readers were like. She will look at the…
Find out more »Abbey Trivia Night
Calling all Trivia Tragics! Unlock your knowledge and support the Abbey Museum! Abbey Trivia is back on the 9th March 2019. Registration from 6:00pm; questions begin at 6.30pm. This is a fund-raising evening of fun for all the whole family. Cost $15 per adult; school aged children – free! Enjoy a delicious light supper, lucky door prizes and raffles. All welcome – come with a group or join a group on the night!
Find out more »Kid’s Dig It! Roman Family Fun
School holiday fun at the Abbey Museum. Beat the boredom bug by transporting your family into the ancient world of the Roman Empire. Learn about their military skills during drill training or decorate your own Roman shield. Try your hand at archery or dig for ancient treasures in our mini archaeological dig. There will be plenty to do to keep the whole family entertained. Archery Mini dig Shield painting Roman drill training Paper mosaics and much more! Tickets on sale…
Find out more »Abbey Trivia Night
Calling all Trivia Tragics! Unlock your knowledge and support the Abbey Museum! Abbey Trivia is back on the 4th May 2019. Registration from 6:00pm; questions begin at 6.30pm. This is a fund-raising evening of fun for all the whole family. Cost $15 per adult; school aged children – free! Enjoy a delicious light supper, lucky door prizes and raffles. All welcome – come with a group or join a group on the night!
Find out more »Regency Ball
Don your Regency best and make your way to the ball Lady Edith invites you to a private ball at Assembly Rooms at the College of St Michael. Come and enjoy an amiable and diverting evening of music, dance, engaging conversation and card games. A light, but sumptuous, supper will also be provided for your dining pleasure. Dance Kaleidoscope will be on hand to supply music and dance instruction. If you require a break from the rigours of the dancing…
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