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    ComputerXplorers 8:04 pm on May 13, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    ComputerXplorers Summer Camps 

    For 2013 ComputerXplorers will be running a number of summer camps across the Lothians from Edinburgh to North Berwick and in everything from Lego Animation and Cartoon Creation to Minecraft and Rocketeering. We will also be holding our first ever Video Game Jam in Edinburgh and holding a Techno-tainment Camp for juniors!

    Some of the workshops on offer:

    LEGO ANIMATION

    Stop-motion is one of the simplest and most fun animation techniques.  Combine this with LEGO and you have a winning combination for young film-makers.  A fantastic way to bring your favourite LEGO creations to life.

     

    We will teach you the techniques you need to become a magical movie producer and produce your very own animation which can be viewed by family and friends.  Watch out Wallace and Gromit here comes ComputerXplorers!

     

    TALKING HEADS – FACIAL ANIMATION

    Imagine being able to animate James Bond or Simon Cowell, make a monkey…even a potato talk or transform a photograph of yourself into a talking puppet! Well now you can with ComputerXplorers.  We will teach you the techniques you need to make any image come alive and to produce your very own animation which can then be viewed by family and friends.

    For East Lothian Camps booking is via the east Lothian Council website or via the Summer Activity Brochure

    For this and much, much more please see our website for further details…http://www.sescotland.computerxplorers.co.uk

     

     
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    Sarah Cowie 2:52 pm on August 9, 2012 Permalink
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    Family Activity Day – Saturday 18th August, 12.30-3.30pm, Prestongrange Museum 

    Looking for a fun day for the whole family? Saturday 18th August is Family Activity Day at Prestongrange Museum between 12.30pm-3.30pm

    We’ll have the following activities:

    • Kayaking
    • Orienteering (£1 per map)
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Dance
    • Archery
    • Meet the Ranger Service
    • Search for Lennox the Lion
    • Beam Engine Tours
    • 1960s exhibition
    • outdoor games
    • henna painting (from £3 upwards)

    Entry is FREE and most activities are FREE! See those above with £ that have associated costs.

    So bring a picnic, bring your families and see you there! Download the poster below:

    Family activity poster

     
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    Sarah Cowie 5:10 pm on June 7, 2012 Permalink
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    Museum Events over the next month
    Seaside Shenanigans!
    Sunday, 17 June | Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery, John Muir’s
    Birthplace | 1pm–4pm | Families | Children under 8 must be accompanied
    by an adult | Suggested donation £1 per person | Drop-in event
    As part of Dunbar’s Civic Week, come for an afternoon of seaside fun in Dunbar’s museums. Craft activities, games and stories can be enjoyed by families at John Muir’s Birthplace and Dunbar Town House Museum
    and Gallery. With a special guest appearance from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
    Seaside Shenanigans_poster

    Battle of Prestonpans Family Day
    Sunday, 1 July | Prestongrange Museum |
    12pm–4pm | Everybody | Children under 8
    must be accompanied by an adult | Suggested
    donation £1 per person | Drop-in event
    Step back in time to 1745 to join the Jacobite camp as it prepares for the Battle of
    Prestonpans. Hear the stories, watch the soldiers practise with their weapons and fi nd out how
    they lived with the Alan Breck Regiment. Watch out for a few skirmishes as government troops
    invade the camp!
    Battle of Prestonpans Family Day Poster

    You can also check out our programme of workshops in ELC’s Summer Activities Brochure. Book your place by completing the booking form at the back of the booklet and submitting it to the address on the form. http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/downloads/file/1896/summer_activities_2012

    Seaside Shenanigans_poster

     
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    Sarah Cowie 10:34 am on May 10, 2012 Permalink
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    Free family events across Museums from 18-20 May! 

    Over 18-20 May, East Lothian’s campaigners from history come back to life to share their stories with families! FREE events throughout East Lothian.

     Friday, 18 May: 6pm–8pm

    Support the Suffragettes

    John Gray Centre

    Catherine Blair and Elsie Inglis

     In Haddington, famous local suffragettes Catherine Blair and Elsie Inglis will make a rare appearance. Hear why they believe women deserve the vote and equal rights to men, and then join them as they take action!

     

    Saturday, 19 May: 1pm–4pm

    Defend Dunbar Castle with Black Agnes

    Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery

     Discover why Black Agnes needs your help to build some new defences for Dunbar Castle as she protects Scotland from English invasion. You won’t believe your ears as she shares a few secrets about how she protected the castle!

     

    Saturday, 19 May: 1pm–4pm

    Campaign for Conservation with John Muir

    John Muir’s Birthplace

     Join John Muir in Dunbar as he campaigns to protect the environment. Hear his stories and make your own inspirational banner, using a John Muir quote or one of your own!

     

    Sunday, 20 May: 1pm–4pmMining Banner

    Back the Miners’ Strike

    Prestongrange Museum

     Join miners at Prestongrange as they go on strike! You’ll be able to find out about their awful working conditions by experiencing some of the challenges they faced, and joining their protest.

     

    Sunday, 20 May: 1pm–4pm

    Rally for Royalty with Mary, Queen of Scots

    Mary Queen of Scots Maids

    Musselburgh Museum

     Help the maids of Mary, Queen of Scots crack a secret code to assist with her escape. They might spill a few secrets about Mary’s extraordinary life whilst you’re there!

     

     
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    Sarah Cowie 9:05 am on October 14, 2011 Permalink
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    Prestongrange Museum’s Halloween Party
    Friday 28th October
    1.30-3.30pm,

    Fancy dress competition, spooky outdoor trails, craft activities, dancing, games and dooking for apples!

    £2 per child (adults and children under 3 go free). Book your ticket now by contacting Prestongrange on 0131 653 2904 or email prestongrange@btconnect.com

     
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    Sarah Cowie 4:48 pm on August 5, 2011 Permalink
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    FAMILY ACTIVITY DAY
    Saturday 20th August
    12.30pm-3.30pm
    Prestongrange Museum, Prestonpans

    Bring the whole family along to this free day of activities. Try out different activities – archery, kayaking, printing, orienteering, crafts and much more! Into dance? You could try bellydancing or have a go at some 1960s dancing? Or if you’re more arty you could try ceramic painting or printing. The Ranger Service will be on hand to answer all your animal questions!

    Download our packed programme: http://www.prestongrange.org/site/media/PG%20events%202011/FamilyActivityDay2011_Programme.pdf

    No bookings, just drop in. Come early to ensure you don’t miss out!!

     
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    Sarah Cowie 4:07 pm on June 28, 2011 Permalink
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    Prestonpans Battle Family Day
    Sunday 3rd July 12 noon – 4pm
    Prestongrange Museum

    Join the Alan Breck Regiment for a day of historical adventure as we bring the 1745 Jacobite battle to life. You can board the Battle Bus, meet Jacobite and Government soldiers and play some battle games of your own. Plus learn how an 18th-century cannon works! Bonnie Prince Charlie will be there, ready to sign autographs!! Or just to practice his battle techniques…

    Suggested donation, £1 per person

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

     
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