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Our February newsletter went out to members yesterday - packed with news, reviews, jobs and upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to make sure you receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox: swfed.org.uk

Buy tickets – Poole Museum - A Bold New Vision – Poole Museum Poole Museum - A Bold New Vision – Poole Museum, Mon 16 Mar 2026 - Poole Museum has recently re-opened following a £10.3m and 7 year long redevelopment, supported by the National Lottery Heritage…

SW Fed Event: A Bold New Vision for Poole Museum
Join SW Fed at Poole Museum, newly reopened after a 7-year, £10.3m transformation.
Hear from Jaine Fitzpatrick and Alison Gudgeon on the journey from vision to reopening.
Mon 16 March 2026 12–4pm Poole Museum
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/south...

Buy tickets – Poole Museum - A Bold New Vision – Poole Museum Poole Museum - A Bold New Vision – Poole Museum, Mon 16 Mar 2026 - Poole Museum has recently re-opened following a £10.3m and 7 year long redevelopment, supported by the National Lottery Heritage…

SW Fed Event: A Bold New Vision for Poole Museum
Join SW Fed at Poole Museum, newly reopened after a 7-year, £10.3m transformation.
Hear from Jaine Fitzpatrick and Alison Gudgeon on the journey from vision to reopening.
Mon 16 March 2026 12–4pm Poole Museum
🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/south...

Last-minute cancellation for our event at @ShoemakersMuseum this week means one last ticket is now available — if you were thinking of coming, now’s the moment!
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Help us fill the final spot:
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We’re really looking forward to our event at the Shoemakers Museum this week 👞✨
This one is completely sold out (thank you!), but keep your eyes and ears peeled — news about our next events is coming soon.

South West Fed – Together for Heritage

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From South West opportunities and sector news to funding calls and can’t-miss events, our monthly newsletter has you covered 💥
Think inspiring museums. Iconic heritage spaces. Brilliant ideas (and people!)
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We're sorry! We're sold out for the Shoemakers event but we’re just crossing the t's and dotting the i's on our Spring 2026 events programme 👀 so you'll be the first to hear about upcoming talks, site visits and sector discussions. #MuseumEvents #SWFed

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👞 New 2026 Event | Shoemakers’ Museum
📅 Thursday 29 January | 1–4pm
Step inside Somerset’s newest museum and enjoy behind-the-scenes insights from the museum team
⚠️ Limited places - Book now👉
www.tickettailor.com/events/south...
#MuseumEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment #SouthWestMuseums

🎄 Season’s Greetings from the South West Fed 🎄 Wishing all our members & friends a very Happy Christmas. Thanks for being part of a brilliant community and we look forward to welcoming you back to events in the new year. Warm wishes from us all ✨

👞 NEW EVENT – January 2026 👞
📍 Shoemakers’ Museum, Street
📅 Thurs 29 Jan | 1–4pm

Behind-the-scenes insights, a guided tour, and time to connect with colleagues across the South West.
👉 Book early to secure your place.

#SouthWestMuseums #HeritageSector #SWFed swfed.org.uk/online-creat...

Hundreds of items taken in high-value Bristol Museum archive raid More than 600 artefacts from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection are taken.

We stand in solidarity with colleagues at Bristol Museum following the distressing theft from their collections archive. Our thoughts are with the museum team and we extend our support to colleagues across the sector affected by this news. bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Creative Programme – South West Fed We continue to programme events and online talks throughout the year to showcase work across the Southwest, explore issues and share learning from across our sector. Events and online talks, with the…

SW heritage folks: join us on 29 Jan for Sole Stories at the new Shoemakers Museum, Somerset. Explore the galleries, hear from the curators, and connect with fellow heritage professionals.
🎟️ Discounted tickets for SWFed members (free to join)
👉 Info & booking: swfed.org.uk/online-creative-programme

Home - Welcome to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum - Russell-Cotes Visit the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth. Step into another world and explore artwork and objects from around the world.

A truly wonderful event at the beautiful russellcotes.com Art Gallery & Museum last week. A huge thank-you to our fantastic hosts for the warm welcome, fascinating insights, and of course the delicious mulled wine and mince pies! 🎄💫 Keep an eye out for news of our upcoming events!!

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Our December newsletter will be going out next week, packed with news, reviews, jobs and upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to make sure you receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox: swfed.org.uk

🎉 Congrats to Tavistock Museum! 🎉
They’ve been selected as this year’s Kathy Callow Grant winner. Their project shows real vision in caring for and sharing local heritage, boosting community engagement and learning. Excited to see what they do next! Read more in next weeks newsletter!

Get Involved – South West Fed

We’re recruiting a Company Secretary Trustee at South West Fed.

Governance impact + sector development + networks.

Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/

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.

✨ Step into a Victorian masterpiece with us this December!
Join us in Bournemouth on 1 Dec at the Russell-Cotes Museum for talks, tours, festive treats + mulled wine.
Tickets are limited — grab yours now
swfed.org.uk/events/russe...

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.

Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday for our brilliant Museums + Climate Change talk.Next up → a festive seaside finish to the year 🌊🎄End 2025 inspired — and better connected.Join us at the Russell-Cotes in Bournemouth. Tours, insights, festive treats… and new connections
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🌍 Can museums shape how we respond to the climate crisis?
Join us online TOMORROW to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...

Get Involved – South West Fed

We’re recruiting a Company Secretary Trustee at South West Fed.

Governance impact + sector development + networks.

Info + apply: swfed.org.uk/get-involved/

LIMITED TICKETS LEFT SO BOOK NOW FOR THIS THURSDAY LUNCHTIME!!! Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre (Online Talk)
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...

SW Implement Petrology Group – South West Fed The South West Federation of Museums and Art Galleries was established in the 1931 by a group of curators in museums to promote a culture of shared learning among museums in South West England. In…

Fun fact: The UK’s longest running archaeological research project? Started by a South West Fed subcommittee.1940s curators analysing Neolithic axes → mapping prehistoric supply chains + movement across Britain.Still running today.Still influencing research.Archaeology flex.

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

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…

✨ Members get more!
Our November newsletter went out to members today and is jam packed with SW heritage news, jobs, funding and details of upcoming networking and learning events. Sign up as a member FOR FREE today to receive exclusive updates straight to your inbox:

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…

JUST A COUPLE OF DAYS LEFT TO APPLY! We’re recruiting!
Join us as a Trustee (Creative Programming)
Help shape heritage in the South West.
👉 Apply by 3 November | swfed.org.uk

🌍 Can museums shape how we respond to the climate crisis?
Join us online on 13 Nov to hear how art, science, pedagogy and community can turn museums into spaces that connect people, ideas, and disciplines to build a more resilient and regenerative future.
🎟 from £2.75 → swfed.org.uk/events/curat...

LIMITED TICKETS LEFT SO BOOK NOW FOR NEXT THURSDAY LUNCHTIME!!! Curating Art and Climate Change: case studies from the Sainsbury Centre (Online Talk)
swfed.org.uk/events/curat...

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

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