20% cut in funding !
A membership drive was launched this week to avoid the museum closing. A temporary measure could mean it would need to close for a day on weekends, unless funds can be found. They are looking for 1000 new members to ensure Torfaen's history remains here for future generations.
Membership fee £15 per year
Family membership £20
Business, Institution or Club annual fee £60
For details visit Pontypool Museum near the Old Town Bridge or tel: 01495 752036
e-mail: Pontypoolmuseum@hotmail.com
LATER NOTE: I would like to thank the readers of this blog and Facebook links for showing their support and becoming members of Pontypool Museum. You do not have to live in Wales to join. The museum has members from all over the world who receive regular newsletters and information.
The Mary Challenger Art Exhibition starts today (7 March 2014). Mary began sketching in her later life, and was known to sit quietly in the corner of a room working away with care and skill, producing images with real character. Her figures tell their own story without the need for words. An image I recall from a previous exhibition is an artist sketching a sculpture and in turn becoming the artist's model for another artist. Even her back views tell a thousand words. A dear lady who's work alone is well worth a visit to Pontypool Museum.
A commemorative display of artefacts, photographs and medals from WWI has already started the drive for increased visitor numbers.
An Evening with Eddy Butler has been arranged for later in March. The TV Personality and ex-Rugby Player will tell tales from his past career to help raise funds and membership of this interesting museum.
The Vintage Tearoom is always a hit with visitors. You can enjoy coffee and a welsh cake or even afternoon tea, complete with iced cakes and scones on a tiered cake stand.
A membership drive was launched this week to avoid the museum closing. A temporary measure could mean it would need to close for a day on weekends, unless funds can be found. They are looking for 1000 new members to ensure Torfaen's history remains here for future generations.
Membership fee £15 per year
Family membership £20
Business, Institution or Club annual fee £60
For details visit Pontypool Museum near the Old Town Bridge or tel: 01495 752036
e-mail: Pontypoolmuseum@hotmail.com
LATER NOTE: I would like to thank the readers of this blog and Facebook links for showing their support and becoming members of Pontypool Museum. You do not have to live in Wales to join. The museum has members from all over the world who receive regular newsletters and information.
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| A fabulous display of local Japan Ware permanently on display |
The Mary Challenger Art Exhibition starts today (7 March 2014). Mary began sketching in her later life, and was known to sit quietly in the corner of a room working away with care and skill, producing images with real character. Her figures tell their own story without the need for words. An image I recall from a previous exhibition is an artist sketching a sculpture and in turn becoming the artist's model for another artist. Even her back views tell a thousand words. A dear lady who's work alone is well worth a visit to Pontypool Museum.
A commemorative display of artefacts, photographs and medals from WWI has already started the drive for increased visitor numbers.
An Evening with Eddy Butler has been arranged for later in March. The TV Personality and ex-Rugby Player will tell tales from his past career to help raise funds and membership of this interesting museum.
The Vintage Tearoom is always a hit with visitors. You can enjoy coffee and a welsh cake or even afternoon tea, complete with iced cakes and scones on a tiered cake stand.
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