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  • Splash Canalside Stories

    Splash Canalside Stories

    These fantastic videos have been developed by The Mighty Creatives and use the sights and sounds of the canal as inspiration for art based children's activities. Read more

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Ideas and Resources

If you're having to stay at home at the moment and looking for some creative and fun things to do, check out the ideas below. We'll keep adding to this page so be sure to keep coming back for even more fun ideas and resources.

Splash Canalside Stories

Splash Canalside Stories

These fantastic videos have been developed by The Mighty Creatives and use the sights and sounds of the canal as inspiration for art based children's activities. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Embroidered Alliums with Karen Attwood

Embroidered Alliums with Karen Attwood

Inspired by the alliums at Haddon Hall, Adult Crafts volunteer Karen Attwood reveals how to embroider your very own allium seedheads. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Cupcake Garlands

Cupcake Garlands

Celebrate the 7th anniversary of VE Day with these beautiful cupcake garlands by our brilliant volunteer Karen Attwood. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Paper Shoes

Paper Shoes

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

Published: 27th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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The Sprays Activity Pack

The Sprays Activity Pack

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

Published: 21st April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Earth Day

Earth Day

Things you can do on Earth Day and all year round! Read more

Published: 17th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Garden Art Activity Pack

Garden Art Activity Pack

Have a go at these fun and creative art activities using natural materials from your garden! Read more

Published: 15th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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  • Ideas and Resources
Writing for Wellbeing

Writing for Wellbeing

Improve your wellbeing with this creative writing exercise pack. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Dog and Duck Adventures

Dog and Duck Adventures

Join Dock and Duck on their adventures around the canal and have a go at these fun activities! Read more

Published: 10th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Fabric Easter Bunny

Fabric Easter Bunny

Make your own fabric Easter Bunny with this simple but beautiful craft activity! Read more

Published: 10th April, 2020

Updated: 5th November, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Paper Roses with Karen Attwood

Paper Roses with Karen Attwood

Try this great craft activity by the fantastically talented Karen Attwood! Read more

Published: 8th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Eggcellent Easter Activities

Eggcellent Easter Activities

Try these fun and free activities with your little ones at home this Easter! Read more

Published: 8th April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Fabric Daffodil

Fabric Daffodil

Create your own fabric daffodils this Easter with this beautiful craft idea from CHC volunteer Christine Anderson. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 5th November, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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CHC Bee Activity Pack

CHC Bee Activity Pack

Keep your busy bees going with this fun activity pack all about bees! Read more

Published: 1st April, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Patchwork coaster

Patchwork coaster

Make your very own patchwork coaster with these easy to follow instructions. Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 18th August, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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Horse drawn narrowboat animation

Horse drawn narrowboat animation

Try this fun and simple activity to create your very own stop motion animation! Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 2nd July, 2020

Author: Michael Crane

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  • Canalside Art Club March

    Canalside Art Club March

    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

    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

    Museum Shop Sunday

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

  • Canalside Hampers back for 2020!

    Canalside Hampers back for 2020!

    Our Canalside Hampers are ready to order now, for collection from the Heritage Centre. Click & Collect only.

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  • Help save Canalside

    Help save Canalside

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

  • CHC Garden to reopen for visitors

    CHC Garden to reopen for visitors

    Visitors to the Heritage Centre will be able to enjoy our beautiful community garden again from Saturday 4th July.

  • Fabric Daffodil

    Fabric Daffodil

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

  • Garden Art Activity Pack

    Garden Art Activity Pack

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

  • CHC Bee Activity Pack

    CHC Bee Activity Pack

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

  • Eggcellent Easter Activities

    Eggcellent Easter Activities

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

  • Writing for Wellbeing

    Writing for Wellbeing

    Improve your wellbeing with this creative writing exercise pack.

  • Fabric Easter Bunny

    Fabric Easter Bunny

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

  • Paper Shoes

    Paper Shoes

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

  • Exhibitions

    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.

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