Events in May 2024

  • - My Nursing Life Talk
    My Nursing Life Talk

    My Nursing Life Talk

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    1st May 2024

    The story of one nurse's career, which began in Oxford in 1959 and ended working in a North Yorkshire prison. Find out about the challenges she faced throughout her career; polio, Thalidomide affected children, HIV/AIDS and open-heart surgery. Teaching expectant mums exercises for 'natural' birth and health care workers good infection control.

    Wednesday 1st May at 1.30pm

    £7.50 per person.
    This event is suitable for people aged 16+

    Book tickets online via Ticketsource

    Pick up a copy of the full programme of Adult Gallery Talks for the 2023/2024 season from the museum or see it here

    The Museum Café will be open before and after this talk, where refreshments will be available to purchase. Last food orders at 3pm. Please note food and drink are not permitted in the museum galleries, where the talks are held, so please allow enough time to visit the café.

  • - Book Group
    Book Group

    Book Group

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    10th May 2024

    The museum book group meet in the museum café every second Friday of the month at 2pm.

    The friendly group read a wide range of books, chosen by members and enjoy an insightful discussion about each book.

    It is completely free to join and attend but we do ask you support the museum café.

    If you would like more information about joining, please speak to our reception team at the museum or email info@valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk

    Suitable for adults only.

  • - Friends of VDM Talk - Historic Ridgeway Project
    Friends of VDM Talk - Historic Ridgeway Project

    Friends of VDM Talk - Historic Ridgeway Project

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    16th May 2024

    The Ridgeway is a wonderful part of our local area and it is enjoyed by so many but do you know about the historic side of it?
    The Ridgeway was officially opened as a National Trail in 1973 so it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. As part of the celebrations National Trails began the Historic Ridgeway Project to uncover the historic sites along the trail and share the stories of those sites.
    Project manager Dan Bashford will be joining the Friends of the Museum on Thursday 16th May at 7.30pm to give an introduction to the work they are doing.
    Tickets:
    Members £5 (requires a password)
    Non-members £7
    Must be booked in advance online here or pop into the museum.