This document is an event and training diary listing various upcoming events from June to December 2013 related to museums, including workshops on fundraising, collection care, governance, retail, and visitor experience. The diary provides details on dates, locations, and descriptions for over 25 events, with topics like 3D printing demonstrations, preventing collection damage, working with businesses and individuals for fundraising, and improving shops and merchandising. Contact information and websites are provided for most events to allow sign-ups and further information.
Service children support network early years conference for facebookjoyoneill
The document announces a one-day conference hosted by the Service Children Support Network focused on service children from birth to 7 years old and their families. The conference will provide perspectives from parents and examine topics like early childhood development, supporting young service children, the impact of loss and grief, and how professionals can aid transition and separation. Presenters include experts in early years education and representatives from military charities. The event is aimed at practitioners working with young children, as well as researchers in related fields. Attendees can book student, early bird, or standard placements.
The Wolverhampton Women's Business Forum will be held on Tuesday May 9th from 09:30 to 12:30 at Wolverhampton Racecourse. Jennie Carpenter will share her "12 steps to success" with attendees. Attendees can book and find more information online or through the forum's social media accounts.
This document contains various announcements about upcoming events, deadlines, and opportunities including an information session about careers in medicine, auditions for a fall theatre production, a deadline to run for student council, an update on the girls soccer team's OFSAA results, changes to school bus routes in September, opportunities to go rock climbing or caving, and a need for volunteers at a puppy rescue organization. Students are directed to see various teachers and guidance for more details on several of these notices.
The document contains announcements for various upcoming events at Georgian College including:
1) A free workshop for parents on dealing with teen anxiety, stress, and depression on April 25th from 7pm-8pm.
2) An opportunity for students to try out trades like electrical, plumbing, and welding at the Georgian College Midland campus on May 15th or 16th.
3) An information session about exploring a future career in medicine at RVH and University of Toronto on June 13th.
The document provides information on various opportunities for students including scholarships, rugby tournaments, job opportunities, college expositions, medical career information sessions, workshops, deadlines, and more. Students are encouraged to see guidance for details on scholarships, hiring opportunities, submitting forms, signups, and more. Several upcoming events and deadlines are listed for students to take advantage of.
This document contains multiple public service announcements and notices related to events at a school or college including:
- A workshop for parents on dealing with teen anxiety, stress and depression on April 25
- Information on postponing the OSSLT exam and hiring student painters
- Details on submitting public service announcements by May 17
- An exposition at Georgian College on May 15-16 to try trades like welding and carpentry
- An information session on exploring a future career in medicine on June 13
- Deadlines for community service forms, scholarships and bursary applications
- Availability of yearbooks and pancake breakfasts on Thursdays
- Policies on computer vandalism and earning co-op credits
A local business is hiring student painters and students should see Mr. Murray in Guidance for details. The document also provides information about various school activities, sports practices and trips, scholarship opportunities, health screenings, and workshops/events happening at the school and local college. Students are reminded of various deadlines and policies around computer use.
Service children support network early years conference for facebookjoyoneill
The document announces a one-day conference hosted by the Service Children Support Network focused on service children from birth to 7 years old and their families. The conference will provide perspectives from parents and examine topics like early childhood development, supporting young service children, the impact of loss and grief, and how professionals can aid transition and separation. Presenters include experts in early years education and representatives from military charities. The event is aimed at practitioners working with young children, as well as researchers in related fields. Attendees can book student, early bird, or standard placements.
The Wolverhampton Women's Business Forum will be held on Tuesday May 9th from 09:30 to 12:30 at Wolverhampton Racecourse. Jennie Carpenter will share her "12 steps to success" with attendees. Attendees can book and find more information online or through the forum's social media accounts.
This document contains various announcements about upcoming events, deadlines, and opportunities including an information session about careers in medicine, auditions for a fall theatre production, a deadline to run for student council, an update on the girls soccer team's OFSAA results, changes to school bus routes in September, opportunities to go rock climbing or caving, and a need for volunteers at a puppy rescue organization. Students are directed to see various teachers and guidance for more details on several of these notices.
The document contains announcements for various upcoming events at Georgian College including:
1) A free workshop for parents on dealing with teen anxiety, stress, and depression on April 25th from 7pm-8pm.
2) An opportunity for students to try out trades like electrical, plumbing, and welding at the Georgian College Midland campus on May 15th or 16th.
3) An information session about exploring a future career in medicine at RVH and University of Toronto on June 13th.
The document provides information on various opportunities for students including scholarships, rugby tournaments, job opportunities, college expositions, medical career information sessions, workshops, deadlines, and more. Students are encouraged to see guidance for details on scholarships, hiring opportunities, submitting forms, signups, and more. Several upcoming events and deadlines are listed for students to take advantage of.
This document contains multiple public service announcements and notices related to events at a school or college including:
- A workshop for parents on dealing with teen anxiety, stress and depression on April 25
- Information on postponing the OSSLT exam and hiring student painters
- Details on submitting public service announcements by May 17
- An exposition at Georgian College on May 15-16 to try trades like welding and carpentry
- An information session on exploring a future career in medicine on June 13
- Deadlines for community service forms, scholarships and bursary applications
- Availability of yearbooks and pancake breakfasts on Thursdays
- Policies on computer vandalism and earning co-op credits
A local business is hiring student painters and students should see Mr. Murray in Guidance for details. The document also provides information about various school activities, sports practices and trips, scholarship opportunities, health screenings, and workshops/events happening at the school and local college. Students are reminded of various deadlines and policies around computer use.
This document provides guidance on successfully negotiating business rates for museums in England. It discusses the history and basics of the business rates system, including how rateable values are calculated through different valuation methods like receipts and expenditure or contractors method. For museums, the receipts and expenditure method is often argued to be most appropriate since museums operate similarly to other leisure attractions competing for visitors. However, the Valuation Office typically prefers a percentage of gross receipts instead. The document provides case studies of museums that successfully appealed their rateable values downwards by arguing the receipts and expenditure method. It emphasizes the importance of qualified professionals handling appeals to minimize museums' rate liabilities.
AIM Visitor Verdict is a free benchmarking service provided by AIM and BDRC Continental to help up to 150 independent museums improve their visitor experience. Through an online survey system, museums can anonymously benchmark their visitor ratings and feedback against peers. This helps prioritize areas for improvement, inform strategies and funding bids, and raise sector standards by sharing best practices. Participating museums will receive guidance on survey administration, access to their results online, and attend a shared learning event to discuss insights.
Smarter Working provides approaches to improve productivity through working practices, technology, premises, time and travel management. It is available to small and medium enterprises in the West Midlands region. The program offers free building surveys and process surveys to identify ways organizations can improve energy efficiency and save costs, typically providing two days of assistance to implement recommendations.
The Cmo Survey Highlights And Insights, February 2010pyrographic
This document provides an overview and summary of the results from the February 2010 CMO Survey. It discusses topics such as marketplace dynamics, firm growth strategies, marketing spending, marketing performance, marketing excellence, and the marketing organization. Some key findings include that marketer optimism about the economy and their own firms continues to increase. Marketing budgets and spending on areas like the internet, branding, and customer relationship management are also expected to rise. Goals for financial metrics like sales, profits, and customer acquisition in the next 12 months are up as well.
This document appears to be notes from a presentation on content strategy. It discusses four steps to improve an organization's approach to content: 1) Admitting mistakes, 2) Self-examination, 3) Creating value and showing it, and 4) Becoming part of the business. Three concept directions are presented for a cancer society website focusing on community, knowledge, and humanization. Metrics are shown for how content strategy has improved outcomes for other organizations.
UX Jackson 2013 - One-Day Lean Startup WorkshopJanice Fraser
The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on Lean Startups and user experience design fundamentals. It includes introductions and icebreakers, discussions of Lean Startup methodology and customer development, exercises in creating user personas and mapping customer interviews, and activities to identify assumptions to test. The goal is to teach techniques for building products using rapid iteration and customer feedback to reduce waste and evolve designs quickly based on evidence.
The document summarizes the planning and organization of Melange, an annual event at IMT Nagpur. It provides a timeline of tasks from formal announcement to final review. Key activities included budget preparation, contacting alumni, designing posters and t-shirts, finalizing vendors, student registration, and facility management during the event. The goal was to provide an interface for current and past students to interact through sporting and knowledge sharing activities.
This issue of the FactoryMag magazine focuses on opportunities and events for the creative industries in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire over the summer months. It provides information on upcoming free workshops from Factory on topics like branding, networking, and intellectual property. It also promotes the 'Start-Up' competition finals on July 16th where new businesses can pitch for £30,000 in prizes. Additionally, it lists various other events from partners on subjects such as cyber security, social enterprises, and apprenticeships.
1. The document discusses eParticipation initiatives in Cologne, Germany between 2004-2013, including participatory budgeting projects where citizens voted on spending for topics like streets, education, and the environment.
2. The city set up an e-participation platform and worked with stakeholders in city administration and a research institute to introduce the projects.
3. Over time, the scope of participatory budgeting decreased and engagement levels fluctuated, suggesting the need for new approaches like citizen involvement in urban planning or request management.
The document discusses Old Town Lansing and the Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA). It provides details about the OTCA's history and mission to promote economic development in Old Town Lansing. The OTCA uses a four point approach of promotions, design, organization, and economic restructuring. It organizes many community events throughout the year, such as Taste & Tour of Old Town, Chalk of the Town, and Old Town Oktoberfest, to bring awareness and customers to local businesses. Internship opportunities at OTCA involve assisting with event planning, outreach, design work, and beautification projects.
SME Current Trends in Mining Finance Program April 29, 30, 2013 in New YorkTim Alch
This document provides the agenda for a two-day conference on "Current Trends in Mining Finance: An Operator's Guide" to be held on April 29-30, 2013 at the City University of New York Graduate Center. The conference will cover topics related to project evaluation, investment decision making, mergers and acquisitions, tax and accounting issues, risk factors, new sources of funding, development agreements, and how "soft" issues impact mine development and finance. Speakers will represent organizations such as Citibank, SNL Metals Economics Group, CRU, Nomura, Caterpillar Mining Finance, Cowen Securities, and Societe Generale. Presentations will provide outlooks on base metals, industrial
Dorothy Atherton TAUG June 2013 Talis Aspire Digitised ContentTalis
Talis Aspire Digitised Content (TADC): from request to delivery (Dorothy Atherton, Nottingham Trent University)
Nottingham Trent University is one of three sites which have been piloting the Talis Aspire Digitised Content (TADC) module since September 2012. This session will include a review of how using TADC will change the experience of academics, students and library staff involved in the digitisation service and a consideration of possible developments for the future. It will also consider measurements could be used to make an objective evaluation of the benefits and drawbacks of moving from our current system to TADC.
13 trends that will have bearing and impact in Philippine shores. Presentation made at the General Membership Meeting of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers held last February 2013 at the Hard Rock Cafe, Makati, Philippines
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located near Birmingham, England. The gardens feature a variety of plants and trees, as well as a lake and several follies built in the 18th century. Visitors can explore the gardens' beautiful landscape and historic buildings throughout the autumn months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is hosting events during the summer of 2015. A variety of activities are scheduled such as live music concerts on Sundays in July and August. Visitors can also enjoy the gardens, playground, and cafe throughout the summer months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located in Castle Bromwich, England. The gardens were originally part of the estate of Castle Bromwich Hall, a Tudor manor house built in the 16th century. Today, the 16 hectare gardens are maintained by the Castle Bromwich Gardens Trust as a public park for the local community to enjoy.
The document discusses nine agents of decay that can cause damage to museum collections over time: 1) direct physical forces, 2) thieves/vandals/displacers, 3) fire, 4) water, 5) pests, 6) contaminants, 7) light, 8) incorrect temperature, and 9) incorrect relative humidity. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring collections for signs of damage from these agents and controlling the museum environment through temperature, humidity, light levels and filtration of pollutants. The key to successful collection care is understanding what objects are made of and which agents pose the greatest risks, then implementing policies, procedures, handling guidelines and environmental monitoring to manage those risks and slow the natural decay process as much
Independent Museums Association provides guidance on optimizing donation box fundraising. They recommend using transparent Perspex boxes placed at entrances and exits to encourage donations by allowing people to see money already donated. Boxes should have clear signage explaining the charitable nature and funding needs of the museum. Regularly updating visible cash floats and tracking donations helps increase amounts given. Encouraging staff and volunteers to promote donation boxes can significantly boost intake. Claiming Gift Aid and the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme can further increase funds raised through on-site donations.
This document provides guidance on successfully negotiating business rates for museums in England. It discusses the history and basics of the business rates system, including how rateable values are calculated through different valuation methods like receipts and expenditure or contractors method. For museums, the receipts and expenditure method is often argued to be most appropriate since museums operate similarly to other leisure attractions competing for visitors. However, the Valuation Office typically prefers a percentage of gross receipts instead. The document provides case studies of museums that successfully appealed their rateable values downwards by arguing the receipts and expenditure method. It emphasizes the importance of qualified professionals handling appeals to minimize museums' rate liabilities.
AIM Visitor Verdict is a free benchmarking service provided by AIM and BDRC Continental to help up to 150 independent museums improve their visitor experience. Through an online survey system, museums can anonymously benchmark their visitor ratings and feedback against peers. This helps prioritize areas for improvement, inform strategies and funding bids, and raise sector standards by sharing best practices. Participating museums will receive guidance on survey administration, access to their results online, and attend a shared learning event to discuss insights.
Smarter Working provides approaches to improve productivity through working practices, technology, premises, time and travel management. It is available to small and medium enterprises in the West Midlands region. The program offers free building surveys and process surveys to identify ways organizations can improve energy efficiency and save costs, typically providing two days of assistance to implement recommendations.
The Cmo Survey Highlights And Insights, February 2010pyrographic
This document provides an overview and summary of the results from the February 2010 CMO Survey. It discusses topics such as marketplace dynamics, firm growth strategies, marketing spending, marketing performance, marketing excellence, and the marketing organization. Some key findings include that marketer optimism about the economy and their own firms continues to increase. Marketing budgets and spending on areas like the internet, branding, and customer relationship management are also expected to rise. Goals for financial metrics like sales, profits, and customer acquisition in the next 12 months are up as well.
This document appears to be notes from a presentation on content strategy. It discusses four steps to improve an organization's approach to content: 1) Admitting mistakes, 2) Self-examination, 3) Creating value and showing it, and 4) Becoming part of the business. Three concept directions are presented for a cancer society website focusing on community, knowledge, and humanization. Metrics are shown for how content strategy has improved outcomes for other organizations.
UX Jackson 2013 - One-Day Lean Startup WorkshopJanice Fraser
The document outlines an agenda for a workshop on Lean Startups and user experience design fundamentals. It includes introductions and icebreakers, discussions of Lean Startup methodology and customer development, exercises in creating user personas and mapping customer interviews, and activities to identify assumptions to test. The goal is to teach techniques for building products using rapid iteration and customer feedback to reduce waste and evolve designs quickly based on evidence.
The document summarizes the planning and organization of Melange, an annual event at IMT Nagpur. It provides a timeline of tasks from formal announcement to final review. Key activities included budget preparation, contacting alumni, designing posters and t-shirts, finalizing vendors, student registration, and facility management during the event. The goal was to provide an interface for current and past students to interact through sporting and knowledge sharing activities.
This issue of the FactoryMag magazine focuses on opportunities and events for the creative industries in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire over the summer months. It provides information on upcoming free workshops from Factory on topics like branding, networking, and intellectual property. It also promotes the 'Start-Up' competition finals on July 16th where new businesses can pitch for £30,000 in prizes. Additionally, it lists various other events from partners on subjects such as cyber security, social enterprises, and apprenticeships.
1. The document discusses eParticipation initiatives in Cologne, Germany between 2004-2013, including participatory budgeting projects where citizens voted on spending for topics like streets, education, and the environment.
2. The city set up an e-participation platform and worked with stakeholders in city administration and a research institute to introduce the projects.
3. Over time, the scope of participatory budgeting decreased and engagement levels fluctuated, suggesting the need for new approaches like citizen involvement in urban planning or request management.
The document discusses Old Town Lansing and the Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA). It provides details about the OTCA's history and mission to promote economic development in Old Town Lansing. The OTCA uses a four point approach of promotions, design, organization, and economic restructuring. It organizes many community events throughout the year, such as Taste & Tour of Old Town, Chalk of the Town, and Old Town Oktoberfest, to bring awareness and customers to local businesses. Internship opportunities at OTCA involve assisting with event planning, outreach, design work, and beautification projects.
SME Current Trends in Mining Finance Program April 29, 30, 2013 in New YorkTim Alch
This document provides the agenda for a two-day conference on "Current Trends in Mining Finance: An Operator's Guide" to be held on April 29-30, 2013 at the City University of New York Graduate Center. The conference will cover topics related to project evaluation, investment decision making, mergers and acquisitions, tax and accounting issues, risk factors, new sources of funding, development agreements, and how "soft" issues impact mine development and finance. Speakers will represent organizations such as Citibank, SNL Metals Economics Group, CRU, Nomura, Caterpillar Mining Finance, Cowen Securities, and Societe Generale. Presentations will provide outlooks on base metals, industrial
Dorothy Atherton TAUG June 2013 Talis Aspire Digitised ContentTalis
Talis Aspire Digitised Content (TADC): from request to delivery (Dorothy Atherton, Nottingham Trent University)
Nottingham Trent University is one of three sites which have been piloting the Talis Aspire Digitised Content (TADC) module since September 2012. This session will include a review of how using TADC will change the experience of academics, students and library staff involved in the digitisation service and a consideration of possible developments for the future. It will also consider measurements could be used to make an objective evaluation of the benefits and drawbacks of moving from our current system to TADC.
13 trends that will have bearing and impact in Philippine shores. Presentation made at the General Membership Meeting of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers held last February 2013 at the Hard Rock Cafe, Makati, Philippines
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located near Birmingham, England. The gardens feature a variety of plants and trees, as well as a lake and several follies built in the 18th century. Visitors can explore the gardens' beautiful landscape and historic buildings throughout the autumn months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is hosting events during the summer of 2015. A variety of activities are scheduled such as live music concerts on Sundays in July and August. Visitors can also enjoy the gardens, playground, and cafe throughout the summer months.
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a historic park and garden located in Castle Bromwich, England. The gardens were originally part of the estate of Castle Bromwich Hall, a Tudor manor house built in the 16th century. Today, the 16 hectare gardens are maintained by the Castle Bromwich Gardens Trust as a public park for the local community to enjoy.
The document discusses nine agents of decay that can cause damage to museum collections over time: 1) direct physical forces, 2) thieves/vandals/displacers, 3) fire, 4) water, 5) pests, 6) contaminants, 7) light, 8) incorrect temperature, and 9) incorrect relative humidity. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring collections for signs of damage from these agents and controlling the museum environment through temperature, humidity, light levels and filtration of pollutants. The key to successful collection care is understanding what objects are made of and which agents pose the greatest risks, then implementing policies, procedures, handling guidelines and environmental monitoring to manage those risks and slow the natural decay process as much
Independent Museums Association provides guidance on optimizing donation box fundraising. They recommend using transparent Perspex boxes placed at entrances and exits to encourage donations by allowing people to see money already donated. Boxes should have clear signage explaining the charitable nature and funding needs of the museum. Regularly updating visible cash floats and tracking donations helps increase amounts given. Encouraging staff and volunteers to promote donation boxes can significantly boost intake. Claiming Gift Aid and the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme can further increase funds raised through on-site donations.
The document provides guidance on successfully using social media for organizations. It discusses various social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and using hashtags and tags. Twitter is recommended for promoting exhibitions and events with quick updates. Facebook is better for connecting with supporters on a personal level and engaging communities. Both require regular posting and interaction to build an audience and keep people engaged. Overall social media is a good way to raise awareness, engage new audiences, and market organizations if used strategically alongside other communication channels.
This document provides guidance on developing a successful business plan for a museum or cultural organization. It recommends involving all levels of the organization to ensure accurate information and buy-in. The business plan should include an executive summary, organizational overview with vision and values, strategic aims and objectives, internal and external analysis, financial plans, and monitoring processes. Developing the plan takes 6-8 weeks typically and an away day can encourage fresh thinking. The guidance then outlines what to include in each section to create an effective roadmap for achieving organizational goals.
This document provides guidelines for museums on the disposal of items from collections. It outlines key principles for ethical and responsible disposal, including only disposing of items as part of an approved collections development policy aimed at improving public benefit. Methods of disposal discussed include transferring items to other accredited museums, returning items to donors, and sale or destruction as a last resort. The document stresses the importance of transparency, seeking stakeholder views, and retaining items in the public domain wherever possible.
The document describes the Arts Connect WM Film and Digital Arts Project, which aims to create digital interpretations of museum, library, and heritage collections through collaborations between these institutions and artists. The project will invite artists to creatively respond to collections and propose digital art installations created with and for children and young people. Its objectives are to explore collections in new ways, integrate digital arts into venues, build skills in digital arts among staff and artists, and engage young people as collaborators. The document requests that interested institutions express interest in working with artists to bring collections to new audiences through digital platforms.
The document provides an agenda for a workshop on working machines held at the Events suite Thinktank, Millennium point in Birmingham on October 17th, 2013. The workshop included presentations on standards for caring for larger working objects, assessing regional significance of collections, interpreting working machinery for the public, and working with collections in different ways. It also involved group discussions on making care guidelines relevant for all types of working collections, when to repair or replace parts versus making objects static, and feedback from the discussions. The day aimed to discuss how to care for and interpret working machine collections.
The West Midlands Museum Development Officers (WMMDOs) secured funding for a 3-year program to help over 230 regional museums meet challenges. Embedded in county museum services, the WMMDOs support museums through strategic partnerships, skills development, and helping improve collections, visitor experiences, and organizational resilience. A survey found the WMMDOs greatly boost museums' confidence by enabling improvements they could not achieve alone.
This document announces a Green Museums Knowledge Café on August 13th at the Coventry Transport Museum. The café will provide training and knowledge sharing around making museums more environmentally friendly. Attendees will learn about reducing energy bills, getting support from green champions, practical collection care and heating approaches, and suppliers of eco-friendly materials. There will be presentations on successful case studies and measuring environmental progress, as well as opportunities to meet suppliers over lunch and hear from them during the sessions. All museum staff and volunteers are invited to attend the free event and book a place.
This document outlines 10 golden rules for good governance of charity organizations. The rules emphasize: 1) committing to and clearly communicating the charity's core goals; 2) defining the distinct roles of executive staff/volunteers and non-executive trustees; 3) maintaining open communication and partnership between senior staff and trustees; 4) fully supporting staff or replacing them if inadequate; 5) holding regular meetings to discuss strategic issues; 6) taking time for annual planning; 7) establishing long-term strategic goals and objectives; 8) basing decisions on evidence and principles; 9) making trustees aware of their legal obligations; and 10) ensuring proper financial oversight and fundraising. Following these rules aims to create successful governance for museum and gallery char
1. Event and Training Diary
Tuesday, June 04, 2013 Page 1
Monday, 24 June
Welcome Host training
When Monday, 24 Jun 2013
Where Heritage Motor Museum. Gaydon
Description Some places open to regional museums. Contact glynispowell@warwickshire.gov.uk
Tuesday, 25 June
FabLab -3D printers in museums demonstration day
When Tuesday, 25 Jun 2013
Where University of Birmingham, Heritage and Cultural Learning Hub (map)
Description FULL http://docake.eventbrite.co.uk/
Wednesday, 26 June
Raising funds from Individuals - part of Making the Most of.. Giving&Receiving.1of 3.
When Wednesday, 26 Jun 2013
Where Birmingham venue tbc (map)
Description http://museumfundraising.eventbrite.co.uk/
People love museums ....But are you doing enough to make them give you money? This session, run by Judy Niner of Development Partners
Dates for your diary planning
This is an advance list of events and training to be run by, or in association with, West Midlands MDOs.
Up to date information about venues and how to sign up for each event can be found through your own MDO and on the websites used by
them (eghttp://marchesnetwork.org.uk/)
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Thursday, 4 July
Stop the Rot : collection care basics
When Thursday, 4 Jul 2013
Where Staffordshire Museums Network Meeting
DescriptionJane Thompson-Webb, Conservation Officer at Birmingham Museums Trust, will guide museum staff and volunteers through
simple preventative conservation of museum collections. Contact helen.johnson@staffordshire.gov.uk
Wednesday, 10 July
Raising funds from and working with Business.. part of Making the Most of..Giving&Receiving, 2 of 3.
When Wednesday, 10 Jul 2013
Where Birmingham tbc
Description Led by Judy Niner, Development Partners Incorporating sponsorship, corporate volunteering, sponsorship-in-kind and location
hire, this session would be dedicated to exploring how museums can work with businesses, who those businesses might be and what they may
want to achieve from their partnership.
Tuesday, 23 July
10 Top Tips for Retail part of Making the Most of...Selling. 1of 4
When Tue, 23 July, 10:00 – 13:00
Where Birmingham venue tbc
Description Led by Association of Cultural Enterprises. Retail Essentials; this event is for those already practising retail, their managers, or for
anyone who would like to find out more. It will encompass the essentials to consider when running, or planning to run, a retail outlet in the
heritage sector. Concise and concentrated, it will address the key issues to consider and is a great starting point for implementation or
improvement.
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Tuesday, 23 July
10 Top Tips for Good Governance part of Making the Most of...Good Governance
When Tue, 23 July, 14.00 -16:00
Where Birmingham venue tbc
Description. AIM (Association of Independent Museums ) recently published popular ‘golden rules of governance’ .. clear and
understandable principles to run your museum by.
Tuesday, 30 July - tbc
Making Space for Archives
When Tuesday, 30 Jul 2013
Where date and place to be confirmed (map)
DescriptionPart of the Making Space project: a day conference looking at archive collections- maps - in museums and how they are cared for
and used. Details to be confirmed.
Tuesday, 17 September
Getting to the Sell: shop skills and customer service Part of Making the Most of... Selling.
When Tuesday, 17 Sep 2013
Where tbc
Description Association of Cultural Enterprises It’s not just about waiting at the till, supporting your front of house are not shy about asking
and selling… ACEnterprises promotes commercial best practice across the sector..
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Thursday, 19 September
Green Museums Knowledge Cafe #2
When Thursday, 19 Sep 2013
Where tbc
Description: Speakers, suppliers and sharing action to Reduce your Bills and to Go Green
Wednesday, 25 September
Running the Museum – How do we know we’re any good? Part of Making the Most of .. Good Governance 1
When Wednesday, 25 Sep 2013
Where BVSC, birmingham
Description: Strengthen your organisation with this series of 3, 1-day workshops for small and medium sized museums. They will help ensure
you are maximising the talents you already have and identify how you can enable more effective leadership.
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Managing Loans – Getting the best out of the Birmingham Museums Loans scheme
When Wednesday, 2 Oct 2013
Where date and place tbc
Description: Regional Loans Event Jane Thompson Webb looking at how to manage loans in your organization.
Monday, 7 October 2013
MuseumCamp - tbc
When Monday, 7 Oct 2013
Where Birmingham
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Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Visual merchandising- show off to sell off part of Making the Most of.. Selling 2
When Tuesday, 15 Oct 2013
Where tbc
Description: led by Association of Cultural Enterprises – how to seduce the customer visually into buying… whether you shop is tiny or
extensive, you can learn from supermarkets and successful heritage site retailers
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
20 Ways to Improve Your Visitor Experience
When Wednesday, 16 Oct 2013
Where Staffordshire Museums Network Meeting
Description: Kate Measures is a Heritage Learning Consultant who specialises in developing and improving visitor experience in museums. This
day long workshop takes delegates through 20 simple ways to assess your current visitor experience
Contact helen.johnson@staffordshire.gov.uk
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
Making Change Happen (without pain) part of Making the Most of ... Good Governance 2
WhenWednesday, 23 Oct 2013
Where BVSC, Birmingham
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Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Effective Trust and Grant applications part of Making the Most of ..Giving&Receiving
When Tuesday, 5 Nov 2013
Where tbc
Description: Judy Niner. This is the most straightforward fundraising opportunity for many museums, but it is highly competitive. This session
includes general guidance on making the most of an application but could also look at the criteria of grant-making trusts operating in the
region and open to applications from museums.
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Making Space Conference
When Tuesday, 19 Nov 2013
Where Fazeley Studios, Birmingham
Description A day long conference to exploring new approaches to rationalisation and review. Speakers to include Nick Merriman (Manchester
Museums).
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Staying on Track – Trustees part of Making the Most of ... Good Governance
When Wednesday, 20 Nov 2013
Where BVSC
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Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Taking stock: Buying wisely part of Making the Most of.. Selling 3
When Tuesday, 14 Jan 2014
Where tbc
Description: led by Association of Cultural Enterprises
Thursday, 6 February 2014
Green Knowledge Cafe #3
When Thursday, 6 Feb 2014
Where tbc
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