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Topsham Museum Newsletter June 2010
Topsham Museum's March 2010 newsletter is now available online here (PDF format).

This issue includes a report on 2010 events; the MLA's appraisal of Topsham as a Model Museum; news of the forthcoming "Printing the Exe" workshop; Mary Lambert on our garden labels; a report on the recent Secret Gardens event; the forthcoming Topsham maps exhibition; news of Colin Piper's new book on Topsham inns; news of our forthcoming Grand Sail Past and our Heritage Day; and a report on our previous Museums at Night event.
Annual Review Plan 2009
By statutory requirement, the Topsham Museum Society's annual review is available online for inspection.

Left-click on the text to view or right-click to download (PDF format).

Annual review and forward plan, year ending December 31st 2009
Topsham Newsletter March 2010
Topsham Museum's March 2010 newsletter is now available online here (PDF format).

This issue includes a report on the preamble to 2010 opening, which concerns finalising permissions for extending the boat shed; details of our Oral History project; calls for new Trustees and gardeners; a feature on the Roscoe Williams model of the Lighter Inn; features on the work of placement student Annabelle Cox and 'Shop Girl' Pat Brightman; and a tribute to Honor Slingo.
Topsham Newsletter November 2009
Topsham Museum's November 2009 newsletter is now available online here (PDF format).

This issue sums up the year's activities, including its successful Vivien Leigh day; showcases forthcoming changes and plans, which include renovation of the Sail Loft roof over the winter break, and a special Topsham Sailing Club exhibition in 2010; features Eric Hume on his retirement as a head steward; and has a short obituary of steward Doug Dart.
2010 opening
Topsham Museum now open every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm.
Thoughout August, the Museum will also open on Thursdays

Admission FREE and children welcome.
Volunteering and visits / 2009
Volunteers wanted
Topsham Museum is completely run by volunteers and we need to recruit more to help with stewarding, in the tearoom, with conservation, maintenance, research and documentation. If you are interested or would like more details, please contact Andy Simey on 01392 876649 or asimey@eclipse.co.uk.

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