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This page is for membership news, for requests for membership assistance and for general communication between the museum committee, volunteers and prospective members. Dates for 2012
Afternoon Lectures at the Phoenix Centre, Central Avenue 23 February 2pm - Murston Brick Making - Bryan Clark Evening Lectures at the Phoenix Centre, Central Avenue 20 March 7pm - Historic Buildings at Risk - Douglas Chapman 24 March 10am - Museum re-opens 17 April 7pm - At Day in the Life of a Toastmaster - Cyril Baldwin Outing: 18th May - Legal London (Inns of Court) price to be announced, inclusive of travel and lunch. 24 May 7pm - The Great Flood of 1953 - Bronwen Sadler Outing: 14 June - Historic Malden The Museum, and tea at Tiptree 21 June 7pm - The History of Policing in Kent from 943 to 1943 - Roy Ingleton 24 July 7pm - The Cooling Secret Radio Station - Frank Turner 18 Sept 7pm - Kent at War - Bob Ogley 16 Oct 7pm - Coast in the Care of the National Trust - NT 22 Nov 7pm - Old Time Musical and Theatres - Wilf Lower We are here ! There are still many people who do not know that we exist or where we are. We would like to know your thoughts on this ! The Future Now we are involving ourselves in discussions concerning the future of the town. We are constantly making the case for increased resources for the cultural life of the area by having a facility that will include some sort of museum display. We are establishing a case for 'heritage' to be a factor in all future plans. |
Social Events Please ring Joyce on 01622 884497 - if there is sufficient demand, we will organise ! Our history discussion group meets monthly in Phoenix House normally on the second tuesday of each month. It centres mainly on local history and is very informal. We may, occasionally, invite a guest speaker with a special interest. We are investigating the origins of Sittingbourne street names amongst other things. For areas of current study, and news of dates for this group see here..
Museum Quiz For children visiting the museum there are some simple quiz sheets with 8 questions about artefacts, pictures and displays in the Museum. Bring the children and get them to put their completed sheet in the box. There will be a prize draw each month. Group Visits Perhaps you belong to a club or Association and would like to organise a group visit. Please contact the Secretary (details above) to arrange. Computer Display We now have a rolling display of some of our collection of pictures of Sittingbourne yesteryear. We are preparing a computer tour of the museum which will be available in Room 1 to assist visitors with a disability.
This sign used to hang above Martin's Bank in the High Street |
Wanted: We are always looking for volunteers to act as guides and to help out in the museum when it is open. Any members willing to help for three hours should contact the secretary. We are especially in need of reception assistants. Training will be given ! Don't be afraid that you lack knowledge of our history, full training will be given !
ANGLO-SAXON FINDS We are involved in the conservation work on the grave finds from the Meads in 2008. We are still seeking volunteers to assist with this process. We have introduced two new lines in our shop. We are selling our very own tea towel and shopping bag which carry images of Sittingbourne. Either of these would make an ideal gift for a friend either resident in the town or from far away. We also have our unique porcelain thimbles embellished with the museum logo (stagecoach), a very collectable item. These are on sale in the shop on Saturdays, but you can also order by phone from Shirley on 01795 471993.
Management Committee meetings are planned for:
All Tuesdays at the Phoenix Centre, 7pm unless otherwise stated:
7 Feb 2012 3 Apr 2012 17 May 2012 - AGM 19 Jun 2012 7 Aug 2012 2 Oct 2012 4 Dec 2012
Current Committee Members: Chairman: Allen Whitnell Secretary: Paul David Treasurer: Graham Downes Shirley Mannouch Phil Talbot Joyce Whitnell Joy Lazzeri Helen Allinson Clifford Cork Peggy Jackson Vicky Mayatt Dik Whibley John Cockerill
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The post office, now site of Argos 1950s ? |
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Skills and local knowledge wanted ! Do you have skills that the museum could use ? You might be a good communicator, a computer wizard, a keen historian, or a good carpenter ! We need Receptionists on Saturdays, Documenters on any day, Friends to help when school parties come visiting. Please let us know if you can offer your services ! Come and Help Your Knowledge Can you answer any of our questions or help our readership with their research ? Click here for some questions on local history. |
Personal Histories
Do you have memories of life in Sittingbourne ? Your working life last century ? The war ? The town as it was ? Your childhood? Please share them with us by e-mailing or sending them to us so that we can display them either in the museum or on this web site. Click here to see the personal histories.
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Recruitment
We have 520 members but we need more. If you have a friend or neighbour who might be interested please call us. We will deliver a recruitment pack to them showing the advantages of membership and the services we have on offer. We can give conducted tours, help with homework etc.
There is always plenty going on and we would invite your help and participation. If you would like to be actively involved in the work of the museum, please ring the secretary to discuss what work needs to be done and how you can fit in. We need more volunteers to be able to expand the work of the museum and to help make local people aware of the rich heritage of our town and countryside. Do consider coming and joining us.
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Activities in the Museum We continue to improve and to computerise our documentation, but more help is needed.
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