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Museum News Brampton Park, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QP T: 01782 619705 Mon-Sat 10.00-5.30, Sun 2.00-5.30 Museum News Brampton Park, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 0QP T: 01782 619705 www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum Mon-Sat 10.00-5.30, Sun 2.00-5.30 Current Exhibitions at a glance. Window 11 May - 30 June Friday 24 May will mark Queen Victoria’s 200th birthday. She was one of our longest serving monarchs, 2nd only to Queen Elizabeth II. Victoria came to the throne in 1837 and despite being only 18 years old and 5 foot tall she certainly made her mark during her 63 year reign! To celebrate 200 years since her birth our Window display area will showcase items from the collection with a ‘Victoria’ theme. Hall Gallery Portrait of a Moment 25th May-14th July Artist Nicola Knight’s exhibition, ‘Portrait of a Moment’, is a collection of oil paintings painted in a traditional style, with dark backgrounds, borrowed from the Dutch masters, depicting a portrait, capturing a scene or a moment in time. Main Gallery Criminal Quilts 25 May- 7 July Criminal Quilts is an art and heritage project inspired by photographs and documents relating to women held in Stafford Prison 1877-1916, created and developed by Ruth Singer in partnership with Staffordshire Record Office. Summer activities Out of This World- Space Race Toys. 20 July-1 September We have lift off! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, this family friendly exhibition, celebrates all things space! A touring exhibition, from Emma Warren Exhibitions, looks at toys from the 60's and 70's, influenced by the space race. These toys and games explored the fantasy of space travel and of living on other planets. Everything from ray guns and space patrol walkie talkies to moon shoes and flying saucers were produced. A range of these original childhood favourites is included in this exhibition. There will also be space themed activities and crafts too! Craft Cabinets We also have quality handmade gifts for everyone in our Craft Cabinets where you will find something for everyone even the most difficult person to buy for. Regular activities for visitors Museum Prize Trail (cost 50p) – our themed trail around the museum for families costs just 50p and children will get a small prize when they find all the answers. Hunt high and low, upstairs and downstairs. Great fun for kids of all ages. We change the trail regularly so children will always find a new way to explore our museum. Paper Crafts (cost 50p)– always something different to colour and create. A simple paper activity to complete at our craft table or when you get home. Lots of fun and we regularly provide new themed paper crafts to try. Craft Packs – we create our own themed craft packs at prices ranging from £1 to £4 to buy and create at our craft table or when you get home. Museum Talks Places are limited so pre-booking is essential. If you would like to book, or for any more information, please ring 01782 619705 or email [email protected] Criminal Quilts Talk by Ruth Singer Wednesday 3 July Join artist and researcher Ruth Singer to explore more of the stories behind the Criminal Quilts exhibition. The textiles on display have been created following extensive research into the stories of women held in Stafford Prison 1877-1916. Friends of Brampton Museum Talks We have a regular programme of talks organised by our Museum Friends. Please call the Museum to book a place 01782 619705. Tickets to be paid for on the day – payment to Friends of the Museum. Friends of the Museum and non-members are welcome. Summer Garden Visit Sunday 30 June at 2.30pm. Keele Farmhouse The Village Keele ST5 5AR (there will be signs to direct you once you enter the village of Keele) Dr Robin Studd and his wife Angela have very kindly offered to open their garden to the Brampton Museum Friends to help boost their funds. Also, you can take in a visit to Keele Church and view the Templar Window. Admission £5.00 Tea, Coffee and Cakes included. Car parking will be available, plus we can take cover if the weather turns wet . To book in please ring the Brampton Museum 01782 619705 Coal Mining in North Staffordshire at the time of The Minnie Pit Disaster in January 1918 Wednesday 7 August at 2.30 pm Dr Lloyd Boardman and Jim Worgan will give an illustrated talk on the Minnie Pit Disaster and the working lives of the miners in North Staffordshire in the early part of the 20th century. The talk will coincide with a memorial Service to be held in the Parish Church of Audley to commemorate the receiving of all the bodies from the disaster on the 12th January 1918. A Service of Commemoration was held in the church on August 16th, 1919 Admission is £4.00 for Friends of Brampton Museum. And £5.00 for visitors. Please ring the museum to book a place 01782 619705 “Millicent” Duchess of Sutherland - The life, times and loves of Millicent (St. Clair Erskine) Sutherland. By Levison Wood. Wednesday 16 October 2.30pm The enigmatic, contradictory and oft misunderstood woman who many only know as 'Meddling Millie!' Admission is £4.00 for Friends of Brampton Museum, £5.00 for visitors Please ring the museum to book a place 01782 619705 A Friends Christmas Gathering Sunday 8 December 2019. Come & join us for a cuppa & mince pies at the Brampton Museum Details nearer the time Friends of Brampton Museum We have an established Friends group. Their aims are to support the work of the museum by: Organising social events such as talks and social events (see the What's on page for details) Fundraising for the museum to purchase items for the collections and to support museum projects} Being advocates for the museum in the community If you join the Friends you will: Be invited to social gatherings in the Museum Receive mailings about Museum and Friends events Be invited to Private Views Have a reduced admission for all talks Make new friends and have fun By joining the Friends you can help the museum, meet like-minded people and get involved! The fees are: annual single subscription £6; family £8.50; OAP/student £5; joint OAP £7 Donations Making our museum even better. We want to improve the museum collections storage areas and create a research facility for the public to: Improve our visitor facilities by providing a café, meeting rooms, better toilets and shop. With better meeting and education rooms we will be able to accommodate larger groups and expand the activities we currently offer to the public Improve our temporary exhibition space so that we are able to accommodate larger exhibitions, touring exhibitions and loans from regional and national museums We need to raise match funding to help to pay for the costs of this project. If you would like to support our project by donating money to our fund please contact the Museum on 01782 619705. Meeting Room Hire For meetings, events or gatherings. We have two meeting rooms available to hire for a wide range of activities for your business, groups or events. Group meetings, talks, art workshops, yoga and wellbeing sessions, language groups, family gatherings are some examples of the types of activities that have been held at the museum. For availability, bookings and to discuss your requirements please call or email us, or pop in for an informal visit and chat: Rooms: The Red Room is situated on the ground floor of the original Museum building and features a bay window with a view onto the park, wooden parquet floor and original historical features. The Red Room also houses some of our topographical local paintings. There is a pull-down projector screen. The room can be closed off to Museum visitors. Toilets are accessed near the main entrance. Maximum occupancy: 25 people The Green Room is accessed via a corridor from the Main Gallery space. The room features a sink and sideboard and is mainly used for education and arts and crafts, as well as meetings. This room has close access to toilets, kitchen facilities and direct access to a back yard area and parking. Maximum occupancy: 25 people Prices: £27 per half day / £50 per full day. We also offer a community/charity rate. Please enquire to discuss if your organisation is eligible. We can provide your tea and coffee (milk and sugar) with crockery at £1.60 per head, or you can opt to use our self-service coffee machine with prices at £1.20 for tea/hot chocolate or £1.50 for coffees. Groups may bring their own tea, coffee etc., refreshments and catering by arrangement. We can provide hot water and crockery included in the price however the group will be responsible for collecting, washing and returning the crockery at the end of the session. Please contact us for availability and more information either by phone, email or in person. Opportunities Opportunity Saturday Creative Workshops Brampton Museum Date Contact us for availability Details Are you a creative practitioner who delivers Art and Craft workshops? We have two rooms available for you to hire on Saturdays throughout the year. You could hire one of our rooms to host your own creative workshop(s) in our Museum. Rooms: The Red Room is situated on the ground floor of the original Museum building and features a bay window with a view onto the park, wooden parquet floor and original historical features. The Red Room also houses some of our topographical local paintings.
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