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Giles Ahoy! at Herne Bay Museum
An exhibition of Giles cartoons from the British Cartoon Archive. The nautical cartoons on display were identified and voted on as community favourites by local groups.
A host of activities will be offered during the period including:
- Create your own 'Giles' Postcard Competition (1 August - 26 September) - Drop in to see the current exhibition and be inspired to make your own 'Giles' postcard for display in the museum. With a cartoon book prize for the best entry.
- Build a Model Boat! (Wednesday 26 August 10am to 12:30pm) - Discover boats and ships in Giles' cartoons. Meet members of Herne Bay Model Boat Club. See amazing models and create a mini sailing or paddle boat to take home. Age three to adult. (Part of the Herne Bay Festival)
- Giles Uncovered! (Friday 28 August 11am to 12 noon) Find out about the life and work of Giles with Nick Hiley from the British Cartoon Archive. Adults and children age 11 plus Read the review
- How to Draw Fun Cartoons (Saturday 12 September, 10am to 12:30pm) - Meet local cartoonist Dave Chisholm who will teach you how to draw fun cartoons including your family and friends. Age three to adult.
Event details
Date
01/08/2009 - 26/09/2009
Time
Mondays to Saturdays, 10am - 4pm, (except Good Friday and Christmas). Also open on Sundays in July and August, 1pm - 4pm.
Location
Herne Bay Museum and Gallery
12 William Street
HERNE BAY
Kent
CT6 5EJ
Telephone:
+44 (0)1227 367 368
Email:
museums@canterbury.gov.uk
Web:
www.hernebay-museum.co.uk
Admission to exhibitions and events is free unless specified otherwise.
Please ring to check details before making a special visit.
Visits from schools and other groups very welcome - please book in advance to prevent overcrowding.
Cartoon of the day
Dave Brown
The Independent
20 Sep 1996
