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   Imperial War Museum North celebrates International Women's Day
Imperial War Museum North are holding a series of events to celebrate International Women's Day in March this year, full details are listed below. A Closer Look: International Women’s Day (Ideal for ages 14+)* Sunday 4th (film screening only) and 11th plus Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th and Friday 9th March, 2.15pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the foyer. As part of our programme of events marking International Women’s Day 2012, join us for a 20 minute walk and talk around the Main Exhibition Space to find out more about some of the personal stories in our collections. These tours will focusing on the roles of women in wartime, including First World War nurses Mairi Chisholm and Elsie Knocker. *Session on 11th March will also include the chance to see recorded interviews with local Second World War Women’s Royal Naval Service members. *Session on 4th March will be an additional film screening in place of the tour due to the BBC Philharmonic event. What A Performance: International Women’s Day* (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 3rd and 10th March, 11.15pm, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm Main Exhibition Space See one of our special, family friendly performances dramatising stories of wartime adventure including the story of a daring female spy serving with the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War. *The session on 3rd March is also part of Manchester Histories Festival (24th February – 4th March) What Nancy Did Next (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th March, 1-4pm Learning Studio Marking the month of International Women’s Day, meet our fictional character Nancy and hear her tales of life in the Land Army in the Second World War. Learn about her wartime experiences away from home and making new friends ... especially with a quiet and timid horse called Rufus. Enjoy the story then make your own unique souvenir to take home and keep. SPECIAL EVENT ON THE QUAYS Echoes with the BBC Philharmonic Sunday 4th March, 2pm Various locations including the Main Exhibition Space at IWM North The BBC Philharmonic unites with its neighbours IWM North and The Lowry, to create a musical experience reaching out from its studio at MediaCityUK across the waters of the Quays. The three venues will each host an orchestra, with the Salford Family Orchestra and Chorus performing in IWM North, the Nottingham Family Orchestra and Chorus in The Lowry and the BBC Philharmonic in MediaCityUK. Together they will perform a specially created piece of music, brought together via video-technology. The music will reflect the history of the Quays and the people who have lived and worked there, but it will also offer a glimpse of the future, the birth of a new era - the Echoes of times past and things yet to come, from one building to another. For more details visit: bbc.co.uk/philharmonic WATERWAY DISPLAY - ARTIST’S REACTION BY DEREK ELAND - IN OUR OWN WORDS: SOLDIERS’ THOUGHTS FROM AFGHANISTAN Until 24th June 2012 Marking the tenth anniversary of the start of the war in Afghanistan, IWM North is presenting an installation by the artist Derek Eland – the latest in the Museum’s Reactions series where artists are invited to display work showing how war shapes lives. The intimate and powerful installation has been created by Eland, who is a former paratrooper turned artist. On public display for the first time, it reflects on individual experiences on the front line of a contemporary conflict. From the remarkable to the mundane, the extraordinary to the everyday, soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade recorded their honest and personal thoughts on small pieces of card while on tour in Afghanistan this year. REMEMBERING 9/11 Main Exhibition Space until September 2013 A British Union flag recovered from Ground Zero in the wreckage of the World Trade Center, New York, is on public display for the first time. The flag is two metres in width and is displayed in the Museum’s In the Spotlight exhibit. The flag was officially presented to Great Britain, on the first anniversary of 9/11, by the people of the United States and it was laid on the altar of St Paul’s Cathedral in a memorial service for victims of the attacks. A huge section of steel, 7 metres in height and weighing more than a tonne, recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center, is also on display. This is amongst the first pieces of steel from Ground Zero to go on display in the UK. The column, thought to be from the North Tower, formed part of a window section from an external wall. The steel, distorted and twisted, is evidence of the massive force and impact of the collapse of the towers. THE CRUSADER BY GERRY JUDAH Main Exhibition Space until March 2015 IWM North is exhibiting a new sculpture by renowned contemporary artist Gerry Judah. The huge work of art is the first exhibit visitors see on entering the Museum’s Main Exhibition Space. Judah’s new piece has been created in direct response to contemporary global conflict. It reflects on modern day wars but also resonates with the history of world conflict, showing how war has and continues to shape lives. OUTDOOR DISPLAY THE FALKLANDS, 1982 External Spaces from 24th March This unique new outdoor photographic display contains images from the extensive IWM photographic archive. Marking the thirtieth anniversary of the war in the Falklands, six images of the conflict will be shown in huge, 5 metre high frames outside IWM North. FAMILY ACTIVITIES & OBJECT HANDLING SESSIONS Visitors of all ages can get involved through workshops, children’s tours and activities. Unless otherwise stated activities are free, drop-in sessions (places may be limited on the day). Activities are suitable for ages 5+ unless otherwise stated. An adult must accompany children under 12 at all times. Illustration Workshops, (Idea for ages 8+) Saturday 31st March, 11.30am – 1.15pm and 2.30 pm – 4.15pm Libeskind Rooms Create your own stunning illustrations with the help of children’s author and book illustrator, Lynne Chapman. In this special session Lynne will also tell a story and talk about what it is like to be a children’s book illustrator and explain how an illustrator, author and publisher work together to create a picture book. This session also offers the chance to see some original illustration artwork and sketched roughs, to show how the illustrations evolve. FREE but booking required via learningnorth@iwm.org.uk or 0161 836 4000 What A Performance (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 31st March, 11.15pm, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm Main Exhibition Space See one of our special, family friendly performances dramatising stories of wartime adventure including the story of a First World War Tommy and the Second World War Story of the evacuation of Dunkirk. Open Studio: Horses for Courses (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 31st March, 1-4pm Learning Studio Are you inspired by Michael Morpurgo’s War Horse? Join us in the Learning Studio for this drop-in sessions where you can hear the stories of real life horses and donkeys from the First World War and create your own equestrian artwork to take home and keep. Animals and War (Ideal for all ages) Friday 30th March, 11.30am Meet underneath the Harrier Jump Jet Discover the fictional story of Joey from War Horse in the Once Upon A Wartime exhibition, then join us as puppets and pictures bring to life true heroic and heart-warming tales of wartime animal bravery such as the stories of Simpson and his donkeys or Bonfire the horse owned by poet John McCrae. What A Performance: International Women’s Day* (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 3rd and 10th March, 11.15pm, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm Main Exhibition Space See one of our special, family friendly performances dramatising stories of wartime adventure including the story of a daring female spy serving with the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War. *The session on 3rd March is also part of Manchester Histories Festival (24th February – 4th March) Open Studio: What Nancy Did Next (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th March, 1-4pm Learning Studio Marking the month of International Women’s Day, meet our fictional character Nancy and hear her tales of life in the Land Army in the Second World War. Learn about her wartime experiences away from home and making new friends ... especially with a quiet and timid horse called Rufus. Enjoy the story then make your own unique souvenir to take home and keep. What Nancy Did Next (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 31st and Sundays 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th March, 11.30am Meet underneath the Harrier Jump Jet Meet Nancy and hear her tales of life in the Land Army in the Second World War. Learn about her wartime experiences away from home and making new friends ... especially with a quiet and timid horse called Rufus. In this interactive Family Friendly session, visitors can choose what happens and so each story-telling session will be different. The session uses puppets and multi-sensory resources including sounds and smells. Oskar’s Journey (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 3rd and 17th March, 11.30am Meet underneath the Harrier Jump Jet Meet our charming cat puppet character Oskar and discover his tale of adventure on a journey across a divided city in search as he seeks out a friend on the other side of the Berlin Wall. The session uses puppets, multi-sensory resources including sounds and smells, and object handling including the chance to see a real piece of the Berlin Wall. Shaping Up (Ideal for all ages) Saturday 10th and 24th March, 11.30am Meet underneath the Harrier Jump Jet Join us for this special storytelling session where we follow the tale of a group of shapes who discover how much better things can be when we all get along. Hotspots (All ages) Sundays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, plus Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March. Please see Daily Events sheet for details Creative sessions using a range of art and craft materials to help you make your own unique souvenir. Session on Saturday 31st will include a sweet weighing game using Uncle Joe’s Mintballs. TimeStack Handling Sessions (Ideal for ages 5+) Sundays to Friday at 12.30pm and 3.30pm (not at 3.30pm during school holidays) Saturdays at 12.30pm ONLY Main Exhibition Space A great opportunity to get hands-on with objects from IWM’s collection in these themed 20-minute object-handling sessions. Join a member of staff for an opportunity to discover the stories behind the artefacts. Action Stations: The Interactive Timeline Visit the interactive family Action Stations around the gallery with activities such as exploring the smells and creatures of the First World War trench or revealing the power of the poster during wartime. Your History - Explore Imperial War Museum online. Ground level. Personal stories and intriguing facts, family quizzes and tips for tracing people’s wartime history are all available at the online access area. FREE THEMED TOURS Activities and tours take place every day – great for those wanting an introduction to the Museum, or to find out more. Introducing the Museum (Ideal for ages 10+) Daily 1.30pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the foyer. A guide to the themes, history and design of the Museum suggesting ways of navigating this fascinating building and its varied displays. A Closer Look: International Women’s Day (Ideal for ages 14+)* Sunday 4th (film screening only) and 11th and Monday 5th until Friday 9th March, 2.15pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the foyer. As part of our programme of events marking International Women’s Day 2012, join us for a 20 minute walk and talk around the Main Exhibition Space to find out more about some of the personal stories in our collections. These tours will focusing on the roles of women in wartime, including First World War nurses Mairi Chisholm and Elsie Knocker. *Session on 11th March will also include the chance to see recorded interviews with local Second World War Women’s Royal Naval Service members. *Session on 4th March will be an additional film screening in place of the tour due to the BBC Philharmonic event. A Closer Look: Personal Stories (Ideal for ages 14+) Monday to Friday from 12thMarch, 2.15pm. Meet at the Tour Point in the foyer. Join us for a walk and talk around the Main Exhibition Space to find out more about some of the personal stories in our collections. These stories will include that of Oliver Philpott whose handmade compass, used to help him escape from the prisoner of war camp, Stalag Luft III during the Second World War. For further information please contact: Sam Howard, 0161 836 4043, sahoward@iwm.org.uk IWM North The multi award winning IWM North brings the national collection to northern audiences. Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind to represent a globe shattered by conflict, the iconic building, innovative and dynamic exhibitions, use of digital media through hourly Big Picture Shows and public events explore how war shapes lives and inspire and encourage debate. Open daily from 10am - 5pm with free admission at The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1TZ (close to MediaCityUK Metrolink and Junction 9 of the M60) T: 0161 836 4000 E:iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk www.iwm.org.uk IWM IWM (Imperial War Museums) tells the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since the First World War. Our unique Collections, made up of the everyday and the exceptional, reveal stories of people, places, ideas and events. Using these, we tell vivid personal stories and create powerful physical experiences across our five museums that reflect the realities of war as both a destructive and creative force. We challenge people to look at conflict from different perspectives, enriching their understanding of the causes, course and consequences of war and its impact on people’s lives. IWM’s five branches are IWM London, IWM’s flagship branch with six floors of exhibitions and displays; IWM North, housed in an iconic award-winning building designed by Daniel Libeskind; IWM Duxford, a world renowned aviation museum and Britain’s best preserved wartime airfield; Churchill War Rooms, housed in Churchill’s secret headquarters below Whitehall; and the Second World War cruiser HMS Belfast. First World War Centenary 2014 - 2018 marks the centenary of the First World War, a landmark anniversary for Britain and the world. IWM will mark the centenary by leading a vibrant, four year programme of cultural activities across the country, including the opening of brand new First World War galleries at IWM London in 2014. For more information visit www.1914.org Source: IWMN. Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
