EVENTS 2022

Why not join us in making it a town event?

Planned so far: -
 
Choirs for the bandstand.
 The museum has already organised 3 schools
 and an adult choir.
 
Outside the Museum
 The Porthcawl Town Orchestra
Museum Choir
Arlington Guitar Group
 
Other ideas
 The Porthcawl Town Council have kindly approved the application for
hire of the road train ‘Lucie’, a street entertainer, and a full-page advert in the Seaside News.
 
Advertising
When everything has been finalised posters and advertising will begin.
 
Within the Museum
There will be entertainment, re-enactments, carol singing, snow and a small fayre of sweets and Christmas gifts.
 
Plus, the Porthcawl Lions
Santa’s Grotto!
Will be housed in the museum garage.
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VICTORIAN PORTHCAWL

Some Helpful Hints
 
WHERE CAN I GET MY COSTUME?
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 You may hire, buy, or make costumes but if needed you can often adapt items found in Charity shops.

Clothing – Women long skirt, blouse, long coat, shawl or scarf and a hat. 
 
Men – old trousers, braces or belt, waistcoat, shirt, cap, muffler, and coat. 
 
Children same as above but adapted.

WINDOW DRESSING?
 
Victorian window dressing or shop decoration may include: -
 
Greenery, 
Crackers, 
Paper chains, 
Candles. 
Victorian Christmas cards
Snow? 

MORE DETAILS TO COME IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.

PORTHCAWL MUSEUM IS HOUSED IN AN OLD VICTORIAN POLICE STATION ​BUILT IN 1882.

VICTORIAN ROOMS IN OUR MUSEUM

VICTORIAN PARLOUR

 VICTORIAN WASHROOM

VICTORIAN SCHOOLROOM

VICTORIAN POLICE CELL