East Riding and North Lincolnshire Museum Forum

10:00–16:00 20 June 2024 · Epworth Old Rectory

Our museum forums offer you “a professional day out” – a chance to catch up with your museum colleagues in the region, visit an interesting venue, get the most out of being at a site, hear some interesting case studies – and enjoy being out in a different museum with different colleagues!

Forums usually start with tea and coffee from 10am and introductions from 10:30am. A delicious, complimentary lunch is provided. Meetings usually finish around 3:30-4pm.

Every forum will involve a chance to view and discuss at least one aspect of the host site, hear short case studies from different speakers, and share brief updates with colleagues.

The theme of this forum is Organising outdoor events and programmes: from the nitty gritty of health and safety, to developing outdoor community projects and delivering outreach.

Agenda

10:00-10.30 Arrival and Refreshments
10.30-10:45 MD Welcome & Introduction to the day, Liz Denton, Museum Development Adviser, Museum Development North
10:45-11:10 Out of the Box project, Andrew Steers, Community Archaeologist, Lois Albans-Hesletine, Outreach, Learning & Engagement Manager and Anya Johnson, Visits & Collections Manager, Epworth Old Rectory
11:10-11:25 Comfort Break
11:25-11:50 Event Risk assessment for every eventuality, Liz Bennet, CEO, The Ropewalk
11:50-12:10 Organising large events in the Museums Quarter, Sally Toon, Families and Under Fives Officer, Hull Museums
12:10-12:35 Places of Science ‘Cures from the Garden: 18th century Medicine at Home’ , Anya Johnson and Shirley Heath, Epworth Old Rectory
12:35-2:00 Lunch and an opportunity to see the museum/garden – there will be 2 tours of up to 15 people per tour over the lunch period
2:00-2:20 Developing Tours, Liz Drury, Voiceover Artist and Leader, Barton Ghost Walk
2:20-2:45 Heritage Open Days – using your volunteers effectively, Caroline Edwards, Volunteer Coordinator, Barton Volunteers
2:45-3:20 Regional Updates – an opportunity to hear the latest news!  Please come ready with your 3 points!  We’re happy to include any further information in the minutes – please email: liz.denton@museumdevelopmentnorth.org.uk
3.20-3.30 Thanks & Signposting, Liz Denton, Museum Development Adviser, Museum Development North

Whilst we hope there’s something in the plan for the day that appeals to you, we often find that it’s the unexpected and spontaneous conversations that spark most ideas and opportunities! So, join us for a refreshing, professional day out and see what fresh thinking you can gain.

For more information, please contact: sue.hughes@museumdevelopmentnorth.org.uk.

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