MORE than 140 children and 120 adults made animal brooches yesterday as part of a series of family learning activities at Kirkleatham Museum, near Redcar.

The event was one of many craft sessions being held by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council's Adult Learning Service during the school summer holidays.

The theme of the activity sessions ties in with the museum's Habitats Exhibition.

The museum's education officer, Liz Vine, said: "The day went really well. We were really busy as we have been with all the events we've had so far.

"The children all enjoyed themselves and went home with some lovely badges."

l The following events will held at the museum over the holidays:

Today: Make a mobile showing butterfly life-cycle, 10am to noon, and 1pm to 3pm; Thursday, August 5: Make an insect bracelet, 10am to noon, 1pm to 3pm.

Tuesday, August 10: Create papercraft safari, 10am to noon, 1pm to 4pm; Thursday, August 12: Make a caterpillar toy, 10am to noon, 1pm to 3pm; Tuesday, August 17: Make a feeding time pop-up card, 10am to noon, 1pm to 4pm.

Thursday, August 19: Make animal masks, 10am to noon, 1pm to 3pm; Tuesday, August 24: Make a big bug using cardboard egg boxes, 10am to noon, 1pm to 4pm.

Thursday, August 26: Make an animal card, 10am to noon, 1pm to 3pm; Tuesday, August 31: Make a flying bird, 10am to noon, 1pm to 4pm.

For details contact Ms Vine on (01642) 479500.

Published: 29/07/2004