Brew Up! Industrial Collections Network: Lion Salt Works, Northwich
Brew Up! brings together people who work with industrial collections in the North of England, from mill engines to computers, from agricultural to glass; a chance to learn and share. Join us to connect with colleagues across the region, discuss issues unique to industrial collections and find key advice and insight from experienced professionals.
This session at the Lion Salt Works in Northwich will focus on the theme of environmental responsibility.
Agenda
10:00-10.30 Arrival and Refreshments
10.30-10:45 MDN Welcome & Introduction to the day, Alan Bentley and Ian Bapty, Museum Development Advisers, Museum Development North
10:45-11:00 Kate Harland, Museums and Heritage Manager, West Cheshire Museum, Welcome and Introduction to the Lion Salt Works
11:00–11:25 Eddy Foster, Head of Historic Engineering, Sheffield Museums Trust, Engines, Cars and Aircon. How to run greener?
11:25-12:00 Tour of the Museum
12:00-1:00 Lunch, a delicious complimentary lunch is provided
1:00-1:25 Poppy Garrett, Assistant Curator, West Cheshire Museums, Festival for the Future
1:25-1:50 Jean Milton, Director of Heritage, Port Sunlight Museum, Beyond the Sunlight
1.50-2:25 Break-out activities
2:25-2:50 Amanda Moore, Education and Sustainability Officer, Culture Warrington, Sky Garden: Making a place for sustainability in museums
2:50-3:15 Darren Whelan, Technical and Facilities Manager, Quarry Bank Mill
3:15-3:40 Sharing Updates
3:40-3.45 Closing Discussion, MDN Thanks & Signposting, Alan Bentley and Ian Bapty, Museum Development Adviser, Museum Development North
If you would like to speak at this session on an aspect of environmental responsibility within an industrial museum setting, then please contact Sue Hughes sue.hughes@museumdevelopmentnorth.org.uk
Location
Lion Salt Works
Ollershaw Lane
Marston
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 6ES