Enjoy the richness of Sikh heritage through workshops and demonstrations such as turban tying, making chapattis and sampling Punjabi food. Suitable for all ages. 

 

Visit the museum and listen to ghostly tales told by a blue badge guide before travelling on to the Newarke area for more scary stories. £2.70

 

Be inspired by cunning Anansi, the famous spider from Africa and the Caribbean. Listen to a Ghanaian and Antiguan Anansi story and make your own Anansi spider. £1.70 for activities.

 

Join local natural historian Mike Webster for this illustrated talk about winter bird feeding and garden birds. £2.70

 

Sikh manuscripts and the development of literacy. With Gurinder Mann,

Leicester - based Sikh historian. All are welcome, though the talk is less suitable for children.

£2.70

 

Visit the Hall on this autumn evening and learn about the families who have lived here, how they lived, what they did and what was expected of their maids and servants. Booking essential. £2.70

 

Handling session looking at African beadwork. Sharing your stories about these types of objects is always welcomed. Places limited, advanced booking advised. Not suitable for children. £1.70 for activities.

 

Sit by the fire and listen to some fascinating stories and indulge your curiosities of the world beyond our understanding. Booking essential, age limit 16 years and above. £2.70

 

A rare opportunity to explore some of the magical and mysterious exhibits and rooms of this fascinating building. Dare you spend the evening with the Egyptian Mummies? Booking essential, no unaccompanied children, age limit 16 years and above. No alcohol to be brought onto the premises. Telephone 0116 253 2569 for further details and bookings. £45.00

 

Historical developments of African and Caribbean faith communities in Leicester. With the Rev. Kayode Soyinka, Leicester artist and minister. £2.70

 

Catherine Leonard (violin) and Charles Owen (piano). £6.00 / £5.00

 

The Phillips & Evans online Gallery presents a selling show of contemporary ceramics and prints in the setting of the historic Guildhall.

Link: www.phillipsandevans.co.uk

 

Arts and Crafts furniture can look very plain but the simplicity is deceptive. This tour of the Ernest Gimson exhibition, shows what makes his work so special. Advance booking recommended. £2.70

 

In the 10^th anniversary year of the famous CCTV footage, Belgrave Hall is famous for its ghostly goings on. As seen on Living TV's 'Most Haunted' with Vic Reeves and Ghost Hunters International.Booking essential, no unaccompanied children, age limit 16 years and above. No alcohol to be brought onto the premises. Telephone 0116 253 2569 for further details and bookings. £40.00

 

Make a simple puppet to act out your favourite story at this drop-in event. £1.70 for activities.

 

Speaker: Mary Greensted, author and curator of the ‘Craft and Design: Ernest Gimson & the Arts & Crafts Movement’ exhibition. Gimson was one of the most inspiring designers of the British Arts & Crafts Movement.  A contemporary of C. F. A. Voysey and Charles Rennie Mackintosh, his work continues to influence contemporary designers and furniture makers today. This lecture will introduce Gimson’s work and look at aspects of his legacy. £2.00

 

Led by two experts in the field, Mary Greensted and Barley Roscoe, this study day, will include illustrated talks and handling sessions. Booking required, numbers limited. £20.00 (includes tea and coffee).

 

The evolution of Sikh music. With Professor Surinder Singh, Saranda musician and Director and founder of the Raj Academy. All are welcome, though the talk is less suitable for children. £2.70

 

Take a guided tour of the ‘The Living Guru – the Holy Sikh Scripture’ exhibition and visit a local Gurdwara (Sikh temple). Less suitable for younger children. £2.70

 

A unique opportunity to experience a personal tour of the Gimson exhibition with Mary Greensted, exhibition curator and author. Hear the stories behind the objects and gain an incredible insight into the life of Gimson and the Arts & Craft Movement. Afterwards, enjoy a two-course Sunday lunch with Mary at the Belmont House Hotel, part of which was the former family home of the Gimson family, and just a five-minute walk from the museum. Tickets: £25.00 per person (includes tour and two course Sunday lunch, excludes drinks). Limited places available, advance booking recommended. To reserve a place, contact the Belmont Hotel on 0116 252 9602 / info@belmonthotel.co.uk 

 

With Christmas Day only five weeks away, come and buy unique gifts for all your loved ones. Local artists and crafts people will be showcasing their talents and selling their products.

 

Take part in a traditional Mummers play, find out about the origins of ‘A Christmas Carol’ and make a Boxing Day piggy! Intrigued? It’s a Medieval Christmas of course!! £1.70 for activities.

 

Historical developments of Caribbean-led sports clubs in Leicester.

With Jos Johnson, sports facility manager, Leicester City Council and director of football, Highfield Rangers. £2.70

 

Joy Farrall (clarinet) and Min-Jung Kym (piano). £6.00 / £5.00

 

Too busy to visit Jewry Wall in the day? Then come along to our special open evening and indulge yourself in a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie whilst enjoying the sight of the Roman wall illuminated against a winter’s night. £1.70

 

The Guildhall has hosted many great feasts over the years but what sort of food did people eat day to day? Join our curator, Jane May, and learn about food for the rich and poor. Taste authentic recipes and take home recipe sheets. £2.70

 

A hands-on look at pieces from the furniture collection, focusing on the inspiration, techniques and styles that define the Arts and Crafts Movement. Advance booking recommended. £2.70

 

Spend the evening looking for the Guildhall ghosts, as seen on Living TV’s ‘Most Haunted’.Booking essential, no unaccompanied children, age limit 16 years and above. No alcohol to be brought onto the premises. Telephone 0116 253 2569 for further details and bookings. £40.00

 

An alternative Christmas shopping experience in the beautiful surroundings of the historic Guildhall. Includes stalls with hand made arts and crafts, buy unique gifts for your friends and family or just treat yourself to something special. Also includes entertainments and craft demonstrations throughout the day. If you are interested in taking a stall please contact The Guildhall.

 

A concert of ancient Sikh music played on forgotten instruments. Musicians of the Raj Academy, London, will play and explain this musical tradition. Less suitable for young children. £4.00