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bulletCreative activities and countryside skills for children during half term week 15 - 19 February 2010.  Details
 
bulletBursaries available for courses in 2010 With the generous support of the Newby Trust, the Museum is offering seven bursaries to attend courses this year. One student will be selected to attend a number of courses in each of the following disciplines: Coppice crafts, stonework, church conservation, historic building conservation, timber framing, historic brickwork, and vernacular architecture. The deadline for applications is 15th March 2010, and further details and an application form can be downloaded here 

Details of Bursary Scheme  Application form for bursary
 

08/01/10
bulletA special treat for Mums and Grandmothers, and the rest of the family at the Museum's 'Open House' for Mothering Sunday on 14 March 2010.

We have a long tradition of presenting Mothers and Grandmothers a bunch of daffodils to celebrate their special day and the whole family can enjoy the Museum at our special discounted entry price of £2.00 per person. 

News Release
05/01/10
bulletEaster is not far away and we already have some exciting plans in place for the Easter weekend and Wednesday 7th and 14th April in the school Easter holidaysNews Release
07/01/10
bulletSpecial Events for 2010 - Dates are now confirmed; time to add these not-to-be-missed days out to your diary.  Details
27/11/09
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bulletAre you renovating your period property?

Homes needed for a brand new BBC2 historical property series being produced by Remarkable Television.

If you are interested in being part of the series and finding out more about the history of your house please call 0333 577 7740 or email homes@endemoluk.com with your name, and a few details of your property. (Calls from landlines are charged at 1 pence per minute and mobile costs may vary)
4/11/09


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bulletCollections reports are prepared by the curatorial staff and give details of all recent acquisitions, conservation and restoration works.  Details and pictures of major items.  Accessible also from the Home Page main menu Collections/Developments.  Details
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For Sale and  Wanted
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FOR SALE - TIMBER FRAMES

The Museum's renowned Timber Framing from Scratch course produces high quality oak frames and a number of these are now for sale.  Some of these are complete with studs and braces and some are the basic frame but could be complete for buyers who are willing to wait until the intermediate framing courses take place. Previous buyers are using them for summerhouses, play houses, offices and garden sheds, clad in whatever materials are wanted. Prices are dependent on degree of completion and range from £2,500 to £4,250 plus VAT, dimensions are 10ft x 10ft x 8ft to the eaves.  If you are looking for something different for your home or the perfect present for the person who has everything, please contact Diana Rowsell on 01243 811464.

   
 

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WANTED - Dutch Barn.  Do you have a Dutch Barn that is surplus to requirements?  We could give it a wonderful new home to store our hay and feed.  We would help to dismantle and remove.  Please call Richard Harris, Museum Director 01243 811019.

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Volunteers.  The museum depends upon volunteer helpers. During the public opening times volunteer stewards staff the Museum. Other volunteers help with administration, maintenance work, marketing, education and other tasksDetails
 

12/02/08

bullet Do you like history?   Do you like chatting to people?  If so we are keen to recruit new volunteer house stewards to work on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  Age is no barrier and the work is not physically demanding.   If you are interested please contact Susie Jardine on 01243 811933
10/03/08

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