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David Lloyd

Shape the Future of Gillingham Museum

Gillingham Museum and Local History Society is seeking your views this Autumn,

as it invites residents and community groups to help to shape the future of the

organisation.

Come and share your thoughts on the future of heritage in Gillingham and the

surrounding villages on the following dates:

Saturday 28 th September, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Outside the Co-op in Lodbourne

Saturday 5 th October, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Gillingham Library

If you are unable to attend these events, you can also share your thoughts by

completing an online questionnaire. (see below)


The outcome of these consultation events will help the Local History Society better

understand how the community engages with the Museum and its historic collections,

and what it would like to see from the organisation in the future. They are being

delivered by consultant Helen Horler of Culture Force, who has been commissioned to

undertake a study on behalf of the Museum.

Visitors to the event at Gillingham Library on 5th October can also enjoy a brand-new

display of Carnival themed material in the Museum (located next door to the library),

which will share unseen collections covering over a century of the event’s history in the

town.


This work has been made possible by a grant awarded by Museum Development South

West with thanks to support from Arts Council England and the Art Fund. This exciting

project will help to build the resilience of the organisation, improving its identity and

growing its connection with the community of North Dorset.


To be involved in shaping the future of Gillingham’s heritage, complete the online

questionnaire at  https://forms.office.com/e/e9jtS54XrM or come along to one of our

consultation events. Alternatively use the QR code below.

Entry to Gillingham Museum is free. The Museum is open 10.00am-12.30pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday plus 1.30pm-4.00pm on Tuesdays.

Closed on Sundays, Wednesdays and Bank Holidays.



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