This diary includes information about up-coming Events.
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Victorian Christmas event.
On Saturday 30th November, from 2pm- 4:30pm, Volunteers from the Museum’s Education Team will be in the Museum, dressed in Victorian Costume, where they will share with you some of the history and traditions of Christmas in times gone by.
On this afternoon the Museum we will be open with charge; the Victorian Christmas Event is supported by Radstock Town Council.
The Museum will close at 4.30pm ahead of the Radstock Christmas Lights switch on at The Wheel at 5.00pm.
Update from Helen on Community Cafes in 2024 and into 2025
I am very pleased that funding for the community cafes has been extended to the end of March 2025. For more information on the community cafes please feel free to contact Helen at events@radstockmuseum.co.uk
History Club – Is well attended and enjoyed by many local history enthusiasts within the Radstock area. We continue to have monthly speakers on various topics and also member led sessions where people can bring in items from home or personal stories to discuss.
Memory Club – We meet twice a month and enjoy doing fun and inclusive activities together as a group. These are based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy techniques. We have quite a small space so this gives the group a more ‘at home’ feel.
Wellbeing Café – Are you a carer? Pop inn and enjoy a free cuppa and a biscuit, while having the chance to meet other carers. Come alone, or with the person you care for, or bring a friend and take advantage of our relaxed and friendly space.
I am very much enjoying my position of community manager and once again would like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you to all the amazing volunteers and the members who attend the groups making it all possible.
Please note that the community cafes will continue to run during the Museum’s closed months of December and January.
Local History Club – open to everyone
Where: Radstock Museum tea room
When: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 10.30 am to 12 noon.
What: A group to share local history, peoples’ stories and to discover hidden treasures with games, quizzes, tea/coffee and biscuits. All stories welcome.
Cost: Free or small donation
Feel free to bring a friend and/or come and make new ones. If you are interested, contact Helen Vella on 07596424142 or events@radstockmuseum.co.uk. Or just come along to a café.
Memory Club – for people with dementia and memory loss.
Where: Radstock Museum tea room
When: 1st and 3st Tuesday of every month, from 10.30am to 12 noon.
What: A stimulating session with activities based on different senses, games and crafts and time to chat over a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits.
Cost: Free or small donation
Feel free to bring a friend and/or come and make new ones. If you are interested, contact Helen Vella on 07596424142 or events@radstockmuseum.co.uk. Or just come along to a café.
Wellbeing café – for carers
Where: Radstock Museum tea room
When: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 1pm to 2.30 pm
What: A group to chat and relax, try different craft activities with some games and maybe exercise or a stretch. All positive ideas welcome. Tea/coffee and biscuits included.
Cost: Free or small donation
Feel free to bring a friend and/or come and make new ones. If you are interested, contact Helen Vella on 07596424142 or events@radstockmuseum.co.uk. Or just come along to a café.
Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum: Charity number: 1151573 Company number: 03094854
The Museum is looking to recruit new Volunteers to help run these Cafes.
As a volunteer for one of these groups, you will be a key part of the team. Your tasks with include helping to set up the cafe ready for members arrival, welcoming members, supporting them with joining in as necessary and participating yourself in group activities, making teas and coffees and of course eating biscuits.
If you would like to volunteer for one of these groups, even if it’s just once a month, or would like more information please contact Helen Vella on 07596424142 or events@radstockmuseum.co.uk.
Photographs and videos will be taken at some events.
These may be used to help the Museum’s aims. They will not be used for any other purpose and no one in any photo will be identified by name without their specific consent.
Should you not wish to be photographed please let the event organisers and/or the photographer know.
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