A MUSEUM is kicking off its spring programme with an opening gala this weekend.

The Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum gala will be held in east Cleveland at the Skinningrove Riverside Centre and chapel from 10am to 4pm. Saturday's programme includes free craft workshops and an evening concert by folk artist Richard Grainger.

On Sunday afternoon, school performances and a tabletop sale will round off proceedings.

Following the gala, the museum will open to visitors between 1pm and 4pm, from Monday to Saturday.

Published: 24/03/2005