Interested in becoming an archivist, archaeologist, museum curator, conservator or librarian, or want to volunteer in heritage? Check out our Heritage Focus Day on Saturday 1st June, 10am-4pm. Talks of the Day Book your place at www.heritagehub.org.uk/events 11am: Heather Forbes - ‘In Record Time’ Heather has been the County Archivist of Gloucestershire since 2005 but is a leading figure within her profession, having worked at London Metropolitan Archives, Hampshire Archives and Canterbury Cathedral Archives. She has cared for a variety of records, from the ancient to modern as well as historical artefacts and items of international significance. 1pm: Mark Horton - ‘My Career in Ruins’ Mark is an archaeologist with global interests, involved in ‘Time Team’ (Channel 4), ‘Time Flyers’ (BBC2), and ‘Coast’ (BBC2) and projects for the History, National Geographic and Discovery channels. He is currently appearing on Science Channel’s ‘What on Earth’. Also, as Director of Research for the RAU, Mark is enthusiastic about preserving our historic and green environment. 3pm: Q&A session on heritage volunteering Workshops and demonstrations Book your place at www.heritagehub.org.uk/events 10.30 & 2:15pm: Mysteries of the Museum. Identify objects and figure out use, purpose and care. Session leader: Kirstie Bingham, Heritage Manager at the John Moore Museum, Tewkesbury. Films of the day – booking not required Why Archives? series; Conservation at Gloucestershire Archives; Welcome to the Museum and many more… Careers advice and info from representatives of many local organisations. Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucestershire Libraries; Museum of Gloucester; Stroud Museum in the Park; Gloucester Cathedral Archives and Education Centre; Cheltenham College Archives; the John Moore Countryside Museum; Cotswold Archaeology; and many others Exhibitions and Tours 12pm & 3pm: ‘Behind the scenes’ tours of Gloucestershire Archives and the Heritage Hub All day: Exhibition entitled ‘Treasures from the Archives’ from collections at Gloucestershire Archives Car parking on-site * Free refreshments* Beautiful garden for picnic lunches * Local cafes nearby (fb)

Visit 'Our Corporate Memory', our free Saturday event on 6th April between 1pm - 4pm! The talks are: 1.15pm – ‘Public Servants All – A selection of officers and councillors illustrating 135 years of change in Gloucestershire Local Government’ by Chas Townley 2.30pm – ‘Great Intentions: the education service in Gloucestershire in the 20th century’ by Karen Davidson, Senior Archivist (Gloucestershire Archives) More on the day; - A new attraction! Come and see ‘The Big Drawers – our Cabinet of Curiosities’ featuring 20 mini dioramas of County Council functions! - Document display of parish, district and County Council collections held at the Gloucestershire Archives - Free refreshments throughout the afternoon - Employed by the Council or proud to represent your local community? Discover your family history at the Gloucestershire Family - History Resource Centre, open from 10am Main event starts at 1pm - Booking essential for the talks Book now at https://orlo.uk/C9CTS. #gloucestershireheritagehub #gloucestershirearchives #gloucestershirefamilyhistorysociety #localgovernment #gloucestershire #freeevent (fb)