Do you have a curious child who wants to explore more about the past and how it’s shaped our lives today? Spalding Gentlemen’s Society is running a series of events for young people that bring history to life through hands-on activities, discovery, and fun.
The first event will be History Hunters – Fenland Folklore and Legends, held on Sunday 25th October, from 1pm. This exciting club is for children aged 5+ and it gives them the chance to uncover intriguing facts, learn new skills, solve puzzles and earn badges. Activities for this session include taking a closer look at Allhallowtide (or All Souls’ Tide), baking soul cakes, making a punkie or Hoberdy’s lantern, hearing a fen ghost story and discovering more about our local saints.
Families will enjoy the Society’s half-term event: The Smashing Stuarts. Held on Tuesday 27th October, attendees can drop in between 10am-2pm. Find out more about the plague and have a go at making your own plague mask. The session will also look at the Great Fire of London, Roundheads and Royalists, explore what the Stuarts invented, and children can have a go at making sweet Marchpane to take home.
The second Fenland Folklore and Legends – History Hunters event will take place on Sunday 22nd November, from 1.30pm. Participants can make a Green Man head and hear spooky tales of Boggarts, Will-o’-the-wisps, and Fen Tigers (the myth and the reality). Why not have a go at designing your own Fen Tiger flag patch while you’re there?
All events will be held at Spalding Baptist Church on Swan Street (PE11 1BT). History Hunters is £3 per child, while The Smashing Stuarts event is free (donations welcomed). Parents and guardians must stay with their child.
Pre-booking is encouraged for all events to ensure you reserve your space. Please visit the website at www.sgsoc.org/forthcoming-events to book or email activities@sgsoc.org for more information.
