Starting early

GLOUCESTER Waterways Museum is started the May Bank Holiday early with a pre-bank holiday weekend.

There's a book signing on Saturday 22nd May with author D H Clacher, of his book  Ol' One Eyes Revenge., telling the adventures of  the extraordinary narrowboat Muddy Waters. It is set in well known locations throughout Britain, including Gloucester Docks and features the Severn Bore. There will be a special promotional offer on the series.

Pirate themed

On the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd May, the museum will be celebrating with a host of pirate themed activities for children. With a special museum entry price of £2, visitors can step aboard Pirate Ship King Arthur, enjoy  costume fun and join in colourful make-and-take pirate themed workshops and games.

Throughout the week thereafter there will be different activities in the museum for children each day. The following bank holiday weekend, 29th and 30th May, the pirate theme will be continued with prizes awarded to adults for the best pirate costume.