Museum of Science and Industry

MOSI’s Air & Space Hall will be transformed into an elegant 1940s-style tea dance, as part of the Manchester-wide Full of Life Festival (28 September – 10 October). Guests to the free event are invited to drift back in time to the age of flight, as some of Manchester’s aviation pioneers tell their stories over afternoon tea and dancing to Big Band music.

The event, which is held on 7 October, is one of a programme of free activities particularly aimed at people over the age of 50. It includes activities on Grandparents’ day (4 October), tours of the Museum with historical characters Lady Sophie Heath (the first person to fly across Africa) and early rail traveller Mrs Chadwick (30 September and 6 October), as well as a chance to get up close to collection items at our Collections Centre open day (2 October). On 5 October there is a focus on Alzheimer’s and Dementia with a debate at 1pm, and a talk from the Alzheimer’s Research Trust at 6pm. The event follows shortly after the announcement of the government –led Nuffield report into Dementia care.

MOSI director Steve Davies MBE said: “The Museum is packed full of interesting collections and stories for all age groups but our core audience is usually young families. We wanted to put together a programme of activities to encourage older people to come and have a look round MOSI. Many of our most interesting stories, told through our collections and our popular historical characters, are from eras which some older people will remember first-hand, and this event helps to celebrate these amazing achievements. Please do come along and join in the fun!”

MOSI events as part of Full of Life Festival are free and are listed below:

MOSI Through Time with Mrs Chadwick and Lady Heath!
Wednesday 30 September 3pm and 4pm
Tuesday 6 October 3pm and 4pm
Information Desk, Ground Floor, Main Building
Join our characters from the past - Mrs Chadwick and Lady Heath on a whistle-stop tour around the Museum.  Especially for Full of Life, these tours free for groups.
To book a place please call 0161 833 0027 or email r.leese@mosi.org.uk 

Take Flight!
Friday 2 October 11am – 3pm
Collections Centre, Basement, Main Building
Come and explore the secrets of the Museum in our Collections Centre. Our archivists will take you on a tour of our flight-related documents, and you’ll have the chance to meet a historic character or two who’ll tell you all about life at the cutting edge of aviation (well, cutting-edge 90 years ago anyway!).
Free, Drop in 

Grandparent’s Day
Sunday 4 October 10am – 4pm
Various Locations
Come to the Museum to help celebrate Grandparent’s Day with our special programme of events. For more details please visit www.mosi.org.uk nearer to the time.
Free, Drop in

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Debate
Monday 5 October 1– 4pm
Special Exhibition Gallery, Ground Floor, Main Building
Hot on the heels of the Nuffield report into dementia care, join experts in the subject to debate the issues and help contribute to how the government thinks about mental health for older people.
Free, booking required
Refreshments provided

Alzheimer’s Research Trust Talk
Monday 5 October 6 – 8pm
Special Exhibition Gallery, Ground Floor, Main Building
By 2025, one million people are predicted to be affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. In association with the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, specially selected speakers will tell you everything you need to know about living with dementia and the work being done to help.
Free, booking required
To book a place on either of these events please call 0161 833 0027 or email r.leese@mosi.org.uk

These events are part of the Manchester Science Festival trailblazer series. Manchester Science Festival, 24 Oct – 1 Nov 2009. www.manchestersciencefestival.com

Coffee Corner
Wednesday 7 October 10am – 12pm
Loft Café, Second Floor, Main Building
We have created a little oasis of calm where adults can come and relax, and learn from an expert about the history of Manchester. Don’t worry if you can’t make this one; they will be taking place on the first Wednesday of every month. To celebrate the first Corner, we’ll give you a free drink!
Free, Drop in

Dinner and Dancing with Local Heroes and Heroines
Wednesday 7 October 12 – 3pm
Air & Space Hall Mezzanine
Welcome to a Tea Dance, MOSI style. Relax in the atmospheric Air & Space Hall in the company of some wonderful music and some exciting historical characters. They will be your hosts as you sup, swirl and chat the afternoon away.
Free, places limited
Free afternoon tea included
To book a place please call 0161 833 0027 or email r.leese@mosi.org.uk

For more information or images please call Sarah Roe on 0161 606 0176 m: 07847 372647 or Diane Inglis on Tel: 0161 606 0173.

 

 

 

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