IT WILL be one “small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” at South Shields The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, with a day planned to celebrate 50 years since the first moon landing.
On July 20 the award-winning centre is hosting a Space Takeover Day, with a range of out-of-this-world activities, which also gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy the Amazing Space exhibition currently running
The event, which runs from 10am- 4pm includes storytelling with author and illustrator, Simon Bartram, who wrote Bob, The Man on the Moon, space science fun with Big Bang Science Party, a FabLab drop in session where visitors can make space themed key rings and T-shirt art workshops.
Visitors will also be able to take a selfie with a very special guest – Elmer Armstrong, one of the unique painted elephants taking part in Elmer’s Great North Parade which starts on 21 August.
The sculpture has been designed and painted by Norwich-based mural artist Mik Richardson, who will also be running the T-shirt art sessions on the day.
Tania Robinson, Head of Culture at The Word said the multi award-winning venue was very excited to be celebrating such a landmark day.
“The first moon landing was an incredible achievement and it’s only right it should be properly remembered,” said Tania.
“Our Space Takeover Day is a great opportunity for the whole family to come along and enjoy some fantastic activities to mark this ground breaking occasion.”
Tickets for the events can be booked online at www.theworduk.org or bought at Shop @ The Word.
The Space Takeover Day is also the first event in a host of space themed activities taking place throughout the summer, which includes arts and crafts every Monday and Thursday, storytelling sessions, coding workshops and even a space movie making activity.
All dates and times can be found on the website.
Elmer’s Great North Parade is a Wild in Art event in support of St. Oswald’s Hospice which runs for 11 weeks from 21 August.
The full programme for Space Takeover Day is –
10am – 3pm FabLab Space Fun (drop in sessions) £4 per creation.
11am – noon/1pm-2pm – Storytelling with Simon Bartram – £2 per person, booking required. Suitable for 4-7-year-olds
11am- noon/2pm-3pm – Big Bang Science Parties – £4 per child, £2 per adult. Booking required. Suitable for 4+.
10.30am – 12.30pm/2pm- 3.30pm T Shirt Art (drop in sessions) . £4 per child, includes T shirt.