Meldreth Matters, September 2021

Things for Children and Families To Do Wednesday 1st - Saturday 4th September, 10.30am - 4.30pm The Tiger Who Came to Tea Exhibition North Hertfordshire Museum, 14 Brand Street, Hitchin SG5 1JE Free entry to the exhibition. For a treat, book a tiger-themed afternoon tea on www.north-herts-museum.arttickets.org.uk.

Saturday 4th September, 12.00pm - 4.30pm Stourbridge Medieval Fair Leper Chapel, Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8JJ Step back in time to a re-enactment of the famous fair in the grounds of Cambridge’s oldest building - which can also be visited. Dancing, singing, stories, stall with crafts and talks about history. Free.

Friday 10th September - Tuesday 30th November Autumn Animals Cambridge Botanic Gardens, 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE Pick up an animal card as you arrive and create your own artwork as you tour the gardens. A different animal card will be available each week. Admission charges - adults £6.30, children free.

Saturday 11th September, 9.00am - 12.00pm Guilden Morden Village Market The Three Tuns, 30 High Street, Guilden Morden SG8 0JP Local artisan food and drink, craft stalls, refreshments.

Sunday 12th September, 12.00pm - 4.00pm Hertford Castle Heritage Day, Castle Street SG14 1 HR Medieval encampments, bouncy castles, birds of prey, archery workshops, Viking battle re-enactments, storytelling and falconry displays. Visit the castle. Free entry but donations to the Mayor of Hertford’s charity welcomed. www.hertford.gov.uk.

Looking for inspiration with your art work?

Try the Young People pages www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/Learning.

Download the pages that interest you to guide your visit to the museum.

Book now for Christmas at Wimpole - a new illuminated trail through the gardens. www.christmasatwimpole.seetickets.com.

Compiled by Hilary Crawforth 24