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June 2019
Make do and Mend – 1st June
New Course! During World War Two, clothes rationing come into effect in Britain on the 1st June, 1941, lasting until March, 1949. Initially, clothes were rationed on a points system and no clothing coupons were issued. Britons were asked to hand over their unused margarine coupons if they wanted a new item of clothing. There is so much to be learnt from the creativeness of the women who lived through WW2 who had to 'make do' in so many ways. Today's course will look at the Women's…
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Wartime Recipes and Traditions – 15th July
Food rationing began on 8 January 1940, four months after the outbreak of war. Rations were initially imposed on the sale of bacon, butter and sugar, but much more was to follow. This course covers recipes which were devised in a response to this rationing by the government department - the Ministry of Food, as well as members of various women's groups and resourceful housewives. There is so much to be learnt from the creativeness of the women who lived through…
Find out more »Peace Celebrations – the end of the First World War – 20th July
More details to follow soon 20th July 2019 10.00 - 16.00
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International Day of Peace – 21st September – Museum Open Day
More details to follow soon 21st September 2019 10.00 - 16.00
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Wartime Recipes and Traditions – 5th October
There is so much to be learnt from the creativeness of the women who lived through WW2 and had to 'make do' in so many ways. Today's course will look at how they cooked despite rationing through these war years. You will make and bake a range of different foods from original recipes which can now be seen to be good examples of nutritious meals. And all this for you to take home along with recipes and lots of information. We now…
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Wartime Recipes and Traditions – 8th January
Food rationing began on 8 January 1940, four months after the outbreak of war. Rations were initially imposed on the sale of bacon, butter and sugar, but much more was to follow. This course covers recipes which were devised in a response to this rationing by the government department - the Ministry of Food, as well as members of various women's groups and resourceful housewives. There is so much to be learnt from the creativeness of the women who lived through…
Find out more »March 2020
Mother’s Day Event – Lincolnshire in Wartime – what the Women did! – 22nd March – Free Event
As it is Mother's Day today, we will be opening our doors to all on our special themed 'Lincolnshire in Wartime' day with emphasis on what the wives and mothers did at home and on the Front during both World Wars. There will be many goodies awaiting for you to try as well as a small exhibition you can have a look at about the role of the Land Army girls in Lincolnshire and what it was like living and…
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International Carrot Day: Cooking with Carrots and other Wartime Recipes – 4th April
New Course! There is so much to be learnt from the creativeness of the women who lived through WW2 and had to 'make do' in so many ways. Today's course will look at how they cooked despite rations through these war years. You will follow original recipes which contained carrots including Nut roast, Woolton Pie, Carrot buns, Mock Apricot Flan, Curried Carrots, Carrot Chocolate Tort, and Carrot & Apple jam plus more including ideas for carrot sandwiches! And all this for…
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