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Learning At Work Day: Live Long and Prosper

16 May 2007

FREE activities at The Manchester Museum on 24 May

Come along to The Manchester Museum on 24 May and take part in a variety of FREE activities as part of Learning At Work Day! The Manchester Museum and the Sports Well-Being team have put together a series of events to promote health and well-being along with the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum.

Below is a taster of the activities on offer.  For a full programme of events please visit:

or contact:

You will have to book in advance for some sessions but all events are free of charge.

  • CPR & First Aid 11 am-4pm
    A taster session where you can try CPR and learn about First Aid.
  • Blood Pressure Checks 11am-4pm
    At the Occupational Health Info stand.
  • Alexander Technique 11.45am-12.30pm
    Become aware of how you use your body everyday, focusing on posture, balance and movement. Please BOOK.
  • Kundalini Yoga 12.45-1.45pm
    Learn techniques to communicate between mind and body.  Please BOOK.
  • Mummifying Oranges 12-1.30pm
    Discover the techniques the Egyptians would have used in mummification and try them out on an orange! Please BOOK.
  • Skull Cleaning 11.45am-1.30pm
    Museum staff will demonstrate the skills and techniques involved in cleaning skulls.
  • Indian Head Massage 11am-4pm
    Drop in sessions available all day.
  • Planetarium 11am, 12, 1.30, 3.30pm
    45 minute sessions. Take a look at and learn about the sky at night in Jodrell Bank's inflatable planetarium. Please BOOK.
  • On The Eighth Day 11am-4pm
    Take part in taster sessions and pick up information on healthy eating.
  • Fair Trade Food 11am-4pm
    Try some of the University's Fair Trade Food products and sample Fair Trade red and white wine. With FoodOnCampus.
  • Mass Campus Walk 12pm
    Assemble in the courtyard at the front of the Museum and allow 30-45 minutes.  Bring your pedometer and see how many calories you can burn off.
  • Tours of the Stores 1pm
    Take a behind the scenes look at the Museum's meteorites and gemstones and find out about the Museum's research. Please BOOK.
  • Open Eye Tours 11am, 12, 1, 2, 3pm
    Explore the Museum's 15 galleries and immerse yourself in the amazing experience the Museum has to offer.
  • Resource Centre Preview 11am-4 pm
    Take a look at the Museum's new Resource Centre which is open to anyone wanting to do research on objects in the Museum's collection.