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CHC Garden Re-opens

Our community garden re-opens to visitors from 12th April. Read on to find out more about the changes at the Heritage Centre as COVID 19 restrictions ease.
Canalside Art Club April

Join local artist, Janet Barnes, every Wednesday evening on Zoom for an interactive art club, which uses the Weir Cottages, the waterways and live models as inspiration. Just £5 per session, book your place now!
Visiting During the National Lockdown

All the information you need for visiting the Canalside Heritage Centre, including opening times and guidelines for staying safe during your visit.
Museum Shop Sunday

Join us on the online shop and support local this Sunday 29th November!

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Help save Canalside

Please help save the Canalside Heritage Centre from closure through our Emergency Fundraising Appeal!
Fabric Daffodil

Create your own fabric daffodils this Easter with this beautiful craft idea from CHC volunteer Christine Anderson.
Garden Art Activity Pack

Have a go at these fun and creative art activities using natural materials from your garden!
CHC Bee Activity Pack

Keep your busy bees going with this fun activity pack all about bees!
Eggcellent Easter Activities

Try these fun and free activities with your little ones at home this Easter!
Writing for Wellbeing

Improve your wellbeing with this creative writing exercise pack.
Fabric Easter Bunny

Make your own fabric Easter Bunny with this simple but beautiful craft activity!
Paper Shoes

Get creative indoors and follow these simple steps to make your own pair of paper shoes!
Exhibitions

'The Threads of Our Lives!' A community quilt exhibition by Bee Creative Workshops. Available to view in the tearoom from 28th August to 30th September.
The Sprays Activity Pack

Discover the lives of the Spray family at the Weir Cottages in Victorian times with this fun activity pack!