H.M Factory Gretna was the largest munitions factory in WW1 and with two brand new towns and thousands of workers, crime abounded! Put your detecting skills to the test this half term with a series of fun FREE activites for young people at The Devil’s Porridge Museum.
Fictional Felons.
Monday 14th February 1pm – 2:30pm.
Join Jo Clarke, author of ‘Libby and the Parisian Puzzel’ for a fun workshop on writing and learn all about H.M. Factory Gretna’s connection to Sherlock Holmes creator, Arthur Conan Doyle.
Learn more about Jo Clarke on her website here: https://jo-clarke.co.uk/
For children age 7 +
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Call the museum on 01461 700021 to book your place.
Evening Explorers
Tuesday 15th February 5pm – 7pm.
Families with SEN (special education needs), including those on the autism spectrum disorder are invited to join us at a special late evening opening of The Devil’s Porridge Museum outside of our usual opening hours. With the gallery, sounds videos and interactives turnded off, you can explore the museum at a quiter time, free from the general public. You are also welcome to join in with any of the activities being delivered by the museum over February half term.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Call the museum on 01461 700021 to book your place.
Cartoon Club.
Wednesday 16th February 10:30am to 12pm.
Learn how to draw your favourite cartoon character or create your own comic stip. Find out about the marvellous adventures of Scotty-Dog Hamish McDuff & his family.
For children age 7+
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Call the museum on 01461 700021 to book your place.
Arts and Crafts Club.
Thursday 17th February 3:30pm to 5pm.
Express your creativity to make something brand new! Join us to paint, draw and so much more at arts and crafts club!
For children age 5 – 12.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Call the museum on 01461 700021 to book your place.
Secrets and Disguises.
Friday 18th February 3:30pm – 5pm.
Do you think you have what it takes to guard H.M. Factory Gretna from German spies? Learn how to decode secret messages in invisible ink, dust for fingerprints and make your own book safe in this fun workshop.
For children age 7 +
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. Call the museum on 01461 700021 to book your place.
I Spy.
All day, every day, all half term – just ask a member of staff for an activity sheet, during your visit to The Devil’s Porridge Museum!
Gretna Girl, Ruby, has just moved into Eastriggs to work at H.M. Factory Gretna, but her suitcase has gone missing! Can you find all her missing items and track down the theif so Ruby gets her stuff back? Look carefully at each of the museum’s displays to find Ruby’s belongings, charge the theif AND learn more about her life in WW1 as a munitions worker!
You can book your vist to The Devil’s Porridge Museum here: https://www.devilsporridge.org.uk/product/tickets
