News and Events http://www.jmbt.org.uk Birthplace of John Muir, pioneer of the modern conservation movement, father of the National Parks, family-friendly visitor attraction en Copyright 2013, John Muir's Birthplace admin@yourdomain.com admin@yourdomain.com John Muir's Birthplace WebsiteBaker Content Management System <![CDATA[Workshops May - June 2013]]> Friday Afternoon Children’s Workshops
 
Stories, crafts and activities for ages 5-11
 
2.30 – 4pm      £3.50 per child
 
Booking essential. Book inside or phone 01368 865899
]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/workshops-may---june-2013-189.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/workshops-may---june-2013-189.php <![CDATA[Celebrating 'The Story of My Boyhood and Youth']]> Celebrate the Centenary of the publication of 'The Story of My Boyhood and Youth' with the Friends of John Muir's Birthplace.

Wednesday 8th May at 7.30pm in John Muir's Birthplace. See below for further details.

]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/celebrating-the-story-of-my-boyhood-and-youth-184.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/celebrating-the-story-of-my-boyhood-and-youth-184.php <![CDATA[Wherever A Scotsman Goes... John Muir & Robert Burns]]> Wednesday 26th January - Saturday 12th February 2011
 

Wherever a Scotsman goes... John Muir and Robert Burns

 
  
]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/wherever-a-scotsman-goes.-john-muir-robert-burns-136.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/wherever-a-scotsman-goes.-john-muir-robert-burns-136.php <![CDATA[Prince Edward at JMB]]> Courtesy of the East Lothian Courier we can present a selection of pictures taken during HRH the Earl of Wessex’s recent visit to JMB.
 

]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/prince-edward-at-jmb-43.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/prince-edward-at-jmb-43.php <![CDATA[Designer Garrett Burke visits John Muir's Birthplace]]> The designer of the Californian Quarter Garrett Burke visited John Muir's Birthplace in mid July. The visit coincided with the Friends of John Muir's Birthplace annual Sand Sculpture competition held on the East Beach, Dunbar.

]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/designer-garrett-burke-visits-john-muirs-birthplace-90.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/designer-garrett-burke-visits-john-muirs-birthplace-90.php <![CDATA[US award for John Muir’s Birthplace]]> John Muir’s Birthplace has become the first transatlantic recipient of the John Muir Conservation Award for its work promoting the legacy of John Muir through an exciting programme of exhibitions, children’s workshops, talks, projects and events.John Muir Conservation Award

]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/us-award-for-john-muirrsquos-birthplace-79.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/us-award-for-john-muirrsquos-birthplace-79.php <![CDATA[John Muir biographer wins award!]]> John Muir biographer, leading American academic and historian Donald Worster wins Scottish literary prize for A Passion for Nature, The Life of John Muir.

]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/john-muir-biographer-wins-award-115.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/john-muir-biographer-wins-award-115.php <![CDATA[John Muir's Birthplace receives 5 stars from VisitScotland]]> Staff were delighted to hear recently that the Birthplace has been awarded 5 stars from VisitScotland, becoming the fifth 5 star attraction in East Lothian!   

]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/john-muirs-birthplace-receives-5-stars-from-visitscotland-118.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/john-muirs-birthplace-receives-5-stars-from-visitscotland-118.php <![CDATA[John Muir – A Local Man]]> John Muir was a famous local man
Who came from sunny Dunbar
Born in 1838
He travelled near and far
]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/john-muir-ndash-a-local-man-167.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/john-muir-ndash-a-local-man-167.php <![CDATA[100,000 visitors!]]> East Linton Primary School's P5's were thrilled to discover that they were our '100,000th visitor' when they came to the Birthplace yesterday.

]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/100000-visitors-170.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/100000-visitors-170.php <![CDATA[New Shop Stock]]> Our John Muir Trust Christmas cards, calendars and diaries are selling quickly and we also have some lovely new shop stock in for the festive season.  Gorgeous Fursbeck Pottery, earrings and brooches which would make lovely Xmas presents!!!  Also as from Saturday we will have lovely gifts from the ‘Green Gift Company’ which range from novelty kids gifts to recycled camper vans (ornamental ones of course) and also a selection of bracelets and necklaces.  In addition we have a new range of wooden crafts from a local craftsman from small candle holders and ornamental fruit to toadstools and earring holders.  All the objects are crafted from locally sourced wood. ]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/new-shop-stock-176.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/new-shop-stock-176.php <![CDATA[A WEEKEND OF CELEBRATIONS FOR JOHN MUIR'S 175th BIRTHDAY]]> A weekend of celebrations have been planned nationally as part of the Year of Natural Scotland and the first John Muir Day in Scotland. For details of national events please see http://www.snh.gov.uk/enjoying-the-outdoors/year-of-natural-scotland-2013/ all the local events are listed below.]]> http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/a-weekend-of-celebrations-for-john-muirs-175th-birthday-180.php http://www.jmbt.org.uk/content/pages/posts/a-weekend-of-celebrations-for-john-muirs-175th-birthday-180.php <![CDATA[Workshops January to March 2013]]> When: Friday afternoons, 2 - 4.30 pm. Fortnightly from 11th January.
What: Activities and crafts for 5 years old and upwards.
Where: At John Muir's Birthplace or Dunbar Town Hosuse Museum and Gallery.
How: Book in advance in person at JMB, online or by phone. Charges apply: £3.10/child/session.

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