Friends’ Exclusives 2017

These events will be advertised separately but the dates have been confirmed as:

Saturday 10th June Saturday 8th July Industrial Museum Saturday 19th August Bolling Hall Museum Saturday 21st October Art Gallery

The events run 11am-2.30pm. As last year, participants are requested to bring a packed lunch. To book, ring Suzanne Rennie on 01943 879181 or email [email protected]

Staff news from Bradford Museums & Galleries

It is always hard to say goodbye. Liz McIvor left on 14th May, after a decade with Bradford Museums and Galleries. Recently she brought canal heritage to life as the presenter of a popular BBC documentary series. She is now Heritage Trust Manager at the Co-operative College in Manchester, working with collections and archives of the Co-operative movement. Kathryn Barker left her administrative role (based at Cartwright Hall) in March, and will be much missed also. Kathryn’s friendly efficiency was enormously helpful to our volunteers at Cartwright, who wish to record their thanks and appreciation.

On a more positive note Nilesh Mistry (Curator of International & Decorative Art) continues to recover from a serious illness. It is hoped he will be able to return to work this summer.

Helen Thornton, World Heritage Site officer for , has been seconded to Cartwright Hall as Interim Manager until November (see page 2). Helen has extensive experience of the museum world and working with her is an exciting prospect for FoBAGaM.

Following the restructure of Bradford Council’s Sport and Culture management team, Maggie Pedley (Museums Manager since 2011) now has additional responsibilities as the new Libraries, Museums and Galleries Manager.

Our AGM: Saturday 17th September at Cliffe Castle Museum (12.30 for 1pm)

Come along to a different venue this year! After reports from our Officers we’ll hear from Daru Rooke (Museum Manager) and Michael Scarborough of the Friends of Cliffe Castle. Dan Palmer, Heritage Parks Officer, will answer questions about the exciting developments in the Park. Please put the date in your diary! CCM opens at 11am if 2016 gilding workshop led by Pam Keeton at you can come early to enjoy the exhibitions. CCM - part of a fascinating Friends’ Exclusive

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