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South West Fed – Together for Heritage Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…

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Our October newsletter takes you behind the scenes at the Museum of Gloucester, exploring the archaeological backlog and the volunteers bringing history back to life.
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Funding alert!

Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects.

Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow...

#MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

South West Fed – Together for Heritage Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…

We’re recruiting!
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk

South West Fed – Together for Heritage Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…

🔍 From tomato crates to tobacco tins… what’s hiding in Gloucester’s museum stores?
In our latest members’ newsletter, we reveal how volunteers are transforming 3,000 boxes of archaeology at the new Discovery Centre. 🏺
👉 Don’t miss stories like this — join SWFed today: swfed.org.uk

South West Fed – Together for Heritage Become a Member of the South West Fed Learn More Membership is now free - find out what that means for you and your membership benefits Become a Trustee with the South West Fed Learn More We’re…

📣 The South West Fed is seeking a Trustee (Creative Programming) to join our Board!
Help shape events, grow your network & support heritage across the South West.
Apply here 👉 swfed.org.uk
#SWFed #Heritage #Museums #Trustee

How can museums respond to the climate crisis? Join Curator of Art and Climate Change, John Kenneth Paranada, on 13 Nov for an online talk exploring art, science, and community. Expand your network and your ideas. Tickets from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
#ClimateAction #Museums #Networking

Russell-Cotes: a unique Victorian villa – South West Fed Join us for a festive visit to Russell-Cotes to discover the rich history of this magnificent Victorian villa and hear from the team behind the distinctive visitor offer.

Festive Networking at Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum in Bournemouth!
End the year inspired—and better connected. Join our Festive Networking Event at Russell-Cotes, Bournemouth, on 1 Dec. Tours, insights, festive treats, and new connections. swfed.org.uk/events/russe...
#HeritageNetworking

Past events – South West Fed We would like to release recordings of past events, however we have yet to edit them to be more accessible. If you have skills that could help us, please email info@swfed.org.uk

Behind the scenes at the Museum of Gloucester 👀
SWFed, @museumofgloucester.bsky.social + @cotswoldarch.bsky.social explored the museum's history and future. Volunteers are tackling 3,000 boxes of archaeology at the new Discovery Centre 🏺Read about our recent event ➡️

Funding alert!

Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects.

Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow...

#MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre – South West Fed Can museums help shape how we respond to the climate crisis? John Kenneth Paranada, the Sainsbury Centre’s first Curator of Art and Climate Change, believes they can—by bringing together art,…

How can museums respond to the climate crisis? Join Curator of Art and Climate Change, John Kenneth Paranada, on 13 Nov for an online talk exploring art, science, and community. Expand your network and your ideas. Tickets from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
#ClimateAction #Museums #Networking

From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester – South West Fed PRECISE EVENT TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED SOON

Last chance to grab your tickets! Don’t miss 'From Store to Store' on 25 Sept at Gloucester Discovery Centre – your opportunity to go behind the scenes of archaeology storage, gain practical insights from experts and network with heritage professionals
Book → swfed.org.uk/events/from-...
#Networking

From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester Explore how the Museum of Gloucester has transformed a former city centre pharmacy into an archeology collections Discovery Centre

Explore hidden archaeology and community engagement, and make new contacts at From Store to Store on 25 Sept at Gloucester Discovery Centre. Behind-the-scenes tours, practical insights, and networking opportunities. Tickets from £12 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-store...

#Museums #Networking

Funding alert!

Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects.

Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow...

#MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

How can museums respond to the climate crisis? Join Curator of Art and Climate Change, John Kenneth Paranada, on 13 Nov for an online talk exploring art, science, and community. Expand your network and your ideas. Tickets from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...
#ClimateAction #Museums #Networking

From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester – South West Fed PRECISE EVENT TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED SOON

Explore hidden archaeology & connect with fellow heritage professionals at 'From Store to Store - Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester ', 25 Sept, Gloucester Discovery Centre. 🏛️ Tours ⚒️ Insights 🤝 Networking. Tickets from £12 → swfed.org.uk/events/from-.... #Museums

From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester – South West Fed PRECISE EVENT TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED SOON

⏳ Time’s running out! Explore hidden archaeology & connect with fellow heritage professionals at 'From Store to Store - Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester ', 25 Sept, Gloucester Discovery Centre. 🏛️ Tours ⚒️ Insights 🤝 Networking. Tickets from £12 → swfed.org.uk/events/from-.... #Museums

Funding alert!

Small Accredited SW museums can apply for up to £1,000 from the Kathy Callow Legacy Fund to support conservation, display, and care of social history objects.

Apply by 31 Oct 2025 → swfed.org.uk/kathy-callow...

#MuseumFunding #CollectionsCare #HeritageSupport #Museums

South West Fed – Together for Heritage

Join the South West Fed! The best ideas happen when people connect. Join today (for free!!) to expand your network, gain fresh insights, and shape the future of heritage across the region. Learn more → swfed.org.uk

#Museums #Networking #SouthWestFed

New events ahead! Heritage & museum professionals, students & enthusiasts — join us for behind-the-scenes access + hot-topic talks. A great way to learn, share & connect swfed.org.uk/online-creat...
#ExploreHeritage #MuseumProfessionals #Networking

From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester Explore how the Museum of Gloucester has transformed a former city centre pharmacy into an archeology collections Discovery Centre

Explore hidden archaeology and community engagement, and make new contacts at From Store to Store on 25 Sept at Gloucester Discovery Centre. Behind-the-scenes tours, practical insights, and networking opportunities. Tickets from £12 → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-store...

#Museums #Networking

From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester Explore how the Museum of Gloucester has transformed a former city centre pharmacy into an archeology collections Discovery Centre

Join us for our next event on 25 Sept 'From Store to Store: Archaeology Storage at the Museum of Gloucester' 
Explore how the Museum of Gloucester has transformed a former city centre pharmacy into an archaeological collections Discovery Centre in collaboration with local communities bit.ly/47g1FuA

Colour photograph of the front cover of June 2025's AIM Bulletin. The magazine cover includes an image of the American Museum in Bath (a large Georgian country house and garden) with the headline 'Different States - The American Museum & Gardens profiled'

The venue of our upcoming AGM, #TheAmericanMuseum in Bath, has been featured on the cover of this month's @aimuseums.bsky.social #AIM Bulletin! Join us next Thursday to discover the museum's journey towards doubling visitor numbers and increasing engagement...

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-west...

Join us on 26 June for our 94th AGM at the #AmericanMuseum in Bath! Hear from Tracy Foster (Business & Development Director) and Jan English (Collections & Public Engagement Director) about how they’ve helped the museum flourish via new programming and development...

swfed.org.uk/events/south...

Tickets are still available for our AGM on 26 June at #TheAmericanMuseumBath!

Hear from Tracy Foster (Business & Development Director) and Jan English (Collections & Public Engagement Director) about how they’ve helped the museum to flourish post-Covid

Info & Tickets: swfed.org.uk/events/south...

VENUE CHANGE

Our 94th Annual General Meeting will now take place on 26 June at the beautiful #AmericanMuseumandGardens in Bath! We're hugely looking forward to a talk from the team, networking and site tour.

Tickets and more info:
swfed.org.uk/events/south...

Creating a Queer Museum Jennifer Shearman, Head of Programme and Collection at Queer Britain, will present the UK's first LGBTQ+ history museum, founded in 2018.

Tickets are still available for our fascinating online lunchtime talk tomorrow with Jennifer Shearman, Head of Programme and Collection (Curator) @queerbritain.bsky.social! Hear all about the museum's history and approach to audience programming...

Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a...

Get your tickets for our 15 May online talk with Jennifer Shearman, Head of Programme and Collections @queerbritain.bsky.social, who will discuss the museum's future as a growing cultural organisation which now includes Elton John and David Furnish as patrons!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-a...

Behind the Scenes at Science Museum Group’s National Collections Centre Private guided tour and talk of the Science Museum's new, sector-leading storage facility for conservation, study and public access.

How is science shaping the future of museum collections?

Join South West Fed on March 20 for an exclusive tour of the Science Museum Group’s National Collections Centre, exploring cutting-edge conservation & collections care.

Final places available! Register now: loom.ly/8pVbvlo

#MuseumInnovation

📢 Join the South West Fed Board as Treasurer!

The South West Fed is seeking a Treasurer to oversee financial management & support the museums and heritage sector in the SW. A great opportunity to make an impact!

📩 Apply now: loom.ly/nraIKvM

What a day!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at We The Curious for a day of insight, inspiration & connection.

Missed it? A full write-up is coming soon!

Next up: March 20, 2025 at Science and Innovation Park Wroughton—details in our newsletter & on our website.

#SWFed