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SUMMARY:Orkney Time Travel Workshop\, Make a Viking leather bag
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to leather working. Leather has been used to make clothing\, leather bags\, belts and countless other items for thousands of years. This workshop will introduce you to some basic leather making skills. During the workshop you will be making your own leather purse. This is designed to be hung on a belt and draws its inspiration from Orkney’s Viking past. The methods you will be using have changed little over hundreds – if not thousands – of years. \nIn the workshop we will look at how to dye the leather\, and how to create uniform and straight stitching lines. Finally\, you will use a traditional two-needle stitching method to finish your purse. When the session is complete\, you will have an understanding of working with leather and the basic skills\, to make simple\, everyday leather objects. And most importantly\, you will have made yourself a leather purse for your belt. \nThis workshop costs £20 per person\, which includes materials\, and is limited to 10 participants. \nThis event is primarily organised for the Orkney International Science Festival\, please book via this link \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-time-travel-workshop-make-a-viking-leather-bag-2/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Rd\, Kirkwall\, KW15 1PA
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SUMMARY:Orkney Time Travel Workshop\, Make a Viking leather bag
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to leather working. Leather has been used to make clothing\, leather bags\, belts and countless other items for thousands of years. This workshop will introduce you to some basic leather making skills. During the workshop you will be making your own leather purse. This is designed to be hung on a belt and draws its inspiration from Orkney’s Viking past. The methods you will be using have changed little over hundreds – if not thousands – of years. \nIn the workshop we will look at how to dye the leather\, and how to create uniform and straight stitching lines. Finally\, you will use a traditional two-needle stitching method to finish your purse. When the session is complete\, you will have an understanding of working with leather and the basic skills\, to make simple\, everyday leather objects. And most importantly\, you will have made yourself a leather purse for your belt. \nDetails to follow: \nThis workshop costs £20 per person\, which includes materials\, and is limited to 10 participants. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nAs this event is primarily organised for the Orkney International Science Festival\, please book via their website\, here WORKSHOP: MAKE A VIKING LEATHER BAG – Orkney International Science Festival
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-time-travel-workshop-make-a-viking-leather-bag/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Rd\, Kirkwall\, KW15 1PA
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival
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SUMMARY:Viking Experience\, with Orkney Time Travel
DESCRIPTION:Join Orkney Time Travel for a two-hour fun-packed session for all ages around the campfire\, with tasters of Viking food\, storytelling\, crafts and games.   \nTravel back in time to Orkney’s Viking Age. Around the campfire\, learn fire striking\, baking on a griddle and butter making. Listen to the stories that have been passed down from the old Earldom of Orkney. See if you can beat your family and friends at mini axe throwing. A great evening for all the family!  The Viking Experience takes place on the stunning\, sandy Scapa Beach just outside Kirkwall. A living history event led by certified tourist guides. \nPlaces are limited and tickets must be bought in advance. To book your place visit the OTT website here Orkney Time Travel Ltd. | Viking Experience on the Beach
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-experience-with-orkney-time-travel/
LOCATION:Scapa Beach
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Outside
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SUMMARY:Ness of Brodgar Public Drop-in Session\, with stalls and hands-on events.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ness team to learn more about Ness of Brodgar post-excavation with its specialists. You will be able to talk to experts and get your hands dirty – if you want to! \nThis event takes place in King Street Halls\, Kirkwall and is free to attend. This hall is accessible\, the event will be taking place in the hall on the ground floor and there will be tea and coffee available. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ness-of-brodgar-public-drop-in-session-with-stalls-and-hands-on-events/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Stalls
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SUMMARY:Come Train with the Fleet Air Arm at HMS Tern!
DESCRIPTION:Join the volunteers at HMS Tern for a range of interactive games and hands-on activities for all ages.  Step back in time and experience life on a Royal Navy Air Station during the Second World War. Discover the fascinating world of wartime photography in our newly built darkroom\, test your skills with authentic aircraft recognition training\, and learn what everyday life was like on the Home Front. \nWhether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun family activity\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There is a £5 charge for the dark room event\, all other actives will be free and donations towards the upkeep of the site are welcome.  There is no age limit for visitors\, dogs are also welcome. There is plenty of parking and toilets\, hot and cold drinks and traybakes also available on the day. \nHMS Tern is based in the West Mainland of Orkney\, signposted off the A967.  The What3Words locations is ///measuring.photos.swan.  Most of the site is accessible but there are some parts of the site which visitors with mobility problems may find difficult to access
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/come-train-with-the-fleet-air-arm-at-hms-tern/
LOCATION:HMS Tern\, Twatt\, Twatt\, Orkney\, KW17 2JH
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Step into Orkney’s Food Heritage.
DESCRIPTION:This historic baking event is a hands-on cultural experience that immerses you in the rich heritage of traditional food culture in Orkney. The event begins at the historic Barony Mill\, Orkney’s last working watermill\, where the ancient grain bere barley is still milled using traditional methods. Bere has sustained Orkney’s people and livestock for centuries—and it’s still at the heart of local food and folklore.  Along with Dr. Ragnhild Ljosland you’ll uncover the fascinating customs\, beliefs\, and healing traditions surrounding bere and food preparation. You’ll also visit a sacred healing well dedicated to Saint Magnus\, and learn how bere\, water\, and other natural ingredients were once used in folk medicine and healing. \n  \nThe event continues at Birsay Community Hall\, where local chef Lorraine Johnston will guide you through a hands-on baking session. You’ll learn to make bere bannocks —a true taste of Orkney’s past. You will also learn how bere meal and oat meal were preserved through a pre-modern form of vacuum packing\, and a traditional fermentation technique for oats\, producing a delicious youghurt-like substance known to soothe the stomach – past practices we should take with us into a sustainable future. \nThis is an Orkney Time Travel event and costs £35 pp. Places are limited. To book visit the Orkney Time Travel website\, \nhttps://orkneytimetravel.rezgo.com/details/432950/step-into-orkneys-food-heritage
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/workshop-step-into-orkneys-food-heritage/
LOCATION:Barony Mill\, Birsay\, Orkney\, KW17 2L
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Talks,Walks
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