Here’s our latest Monthly Roundup 22nd September to 19th October 2025. Read more about what happened with our Living History Weekend 2025, Cordite Club, The South of Scotland Reginal Finals and more below!
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Monday 22nd October
At our Cordite Club for retirees we were delighted to be joined by a representative from Marie Curie, who gave them a fascinating talk. A huge thank you to her for joining us!
Later on we had our Arts and Crafts Club from 3.30pm to 4.30pm. It’s perfect for 7 to 11 year olds and it’s free with all materials provided! If you know someone who would like to join Arts and Crafts Club you can find out more by clicking here>
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Saturday 27th October
Excitingly, our 1940s Living History Weekend started today!
Outside The Devil’s Porridge Museum we were proud to have the fascinating 303 Living History Association with living history reenactors and a display of items.
In the morning we also had a free baking workshop where the young people who came along had a chance to make their own carrot biscuits from a rationing recipe. We’ve heard the results were delicious!
Meanwhile, Gardening Club was also on during the morning. A huge thank you to Wendy and everyone who joins us for this!
Inside The Devil’s Porridge Museum we were also delighted to have the Military Medical Living History Group with World War Two living history reenactors.
In the afternoon we were delighted to be joined by Cindy Holton for a beautiful musical performance outside The Devil’s Porridge Museum. She sang some wonderful songs from the 1940s and a few more recent ones too! A huge thank you to her for joining us!
Sunday 28th October
Our Living History Weekend continued on Sunday.
Today we still had 303 Living History Association outside The Devil’s Porridge Museum.
Meanwhile, inside The Devil’s Porridge Museum, The Military Medical Living History Group with World War Two medical living history reenactors, continued to give some fascinating demonstrations throughout the day. On Saturday one of our volunteers even bravely helped out with a demonstration involving the application of a splint! Check out some photos of this below.
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who made our amazing 1940s Living History Weekend possible across both days! From the fantastic living history reenactors to our dedicated volunteers and more you all helped us host an amazing weekend to celebrate the 1940s!
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Monday 29th September
Fancy joining us to get creative? Every Monday we have our Arts and Crafts Club for 7 to 11 year olds. It’s free and all materials are provided, so why not come along.
Learn more about Arts and Crafts Club and find out how to book here>
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Thursday 2nd October
It was lovely to have a school visit to The Devil’s Porridge Museum today. They were learning about World War Two and we hope they all enjoyed their visit! Find out more about school visits to The Devil’s Porridge Museum by clicking here>
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This evening marked the South of Scotland Thistle Awards Reginal Final.
We were very proud to have been shortlisted for an Inclusion Award in the South of Scotland Thistle Awards this year. Those that went along to represent The Devil’s Porridge Museum had a fantastic night at GG’s Yard in Laggan. A huge congratulations goes to The Great Tapestry of Scotland for winning the Inclusion Award!
Another huge congratulations goes to all those who won an award, including Mostly Ghostly (who we worked with for Halloween events last year) and thank you to GG’s Yard in Laggan for such a brilliant night!
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Saturday 4th October
Saturday morning’s at The Devil’s Porridge Museum are for Gardening Club. If you would like to learn more about growing your own fruit and vegetables, why not join us?
Find out how to book your space and learn more about Gardening Club here>
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Monday 6th October
Our Cordite Club for retirees were treated to a chicken roast dinner today. Every week those who join us for this have a meal, play card bingo and have another activity to get involved with this can range from a talk to a game, or craft. There’s always chance to have a natter too. Find out more about our Cordite Club by clicking here>
Arts and Crafts Club was on again this afternoon. It’s always amazing to see how creative the young artists who come along are!
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Monday 13th October
This year our Arts and Crafts Club is continuing during the school October holidays! Our first holiday session was on today, but it will be on again next week.
Even you know a young person aged 7 to 11 years old, who loves crafts why not bring them along. Arts and Crafts Club is free and all materials are provided. Just give us a quick call on 01461 700021 to let us know your joining us and book your space! Thank you.
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Saturday 18th October
We end this month’s Roundup with Gardening Club. Don’t you think our Dig For Victory Garden looks good?
Below are some photos of our garden.
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Conclusion
We come to the end of our Monthly Roundup 22nd September to 19th October 2025, but there’s still lots left to come this year at The Devil’s Porridge Museum.
We have some very exciting events coming up soon including:
- Feather’s With Stories – A free workshop on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 for all the family where they can learn about geese, munitions workers, draw, create a collage and an origami envelope. Drop-in and join us! Learn more about Feather’s With Stories and book here>
- Children’s Halloween Party – On Friday 25th October 2025, we have a free Halloween Party for 6 to 11 year olds. There will be games, party food, prizes and fun! Booking is essential. Find out more about our Children’s Halloween Party by clicking here>
Wondering what happened in our last Monthly Roundup? Why not check out what has been happened in our Monthly Roundup 18th August to 21st September 2025 by clicking here>
Thanks for reading and see you in November!
