EmmS News 38 - September 2009
EmmS News 38 - September 2009
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Stop Press EmmS Website Following consultation with EmmS members earlier in the summer, we have now gone out to tender for a consultant to develop our new website and web presence. We will be keeping in touch as the process unfolds – in the meantime, please let us know if your organisation has any good images it would be willing to let us use. Forthcoming Meeting Dates for your Diary Elected Member’s Network Meeting Monday 28 September 2009 – Mansfield Museum & Art Gallery 11.00am -12.45pm, followed by lunch and a tour of the Museum. Topic – working with children, young people and families. Front of House Network Meeting Monday 2 November 2009 – Rutland County Museum, Oakham 10.00am – 4.00pm, including lunch and an opportunity to look round the Museum. Topic – live arts and events in museums. EmmS AGM & Company Meeting Friday 13 November 2009 – The Collection, Lincoln 10.30am – 12.30pm followed by lunch and a tour of the galleries and special exhibition Practitioners’ Panel Wednesday 2 December 2009 – Nottingham Castle 10.30am – 12.30pm, followed by lunch and a guided tour of the new Nottingham Contemporary. Collections Care Training Courses EmmS will be delivering the following courses on behalf of Renaissance East Midlands (REM) in 2009 and early 2010 – please contact EmmS direct to book a place: 1st Aid for Social History Collections Wednesday 30 September, 10:00 – 16:00 - Foresters House, Chilwell, Nottingham Trainer: Bob Child Handling, Packing & Moving Objects Wednesday 14 October, 10:00 – 16:00 - Grantham Museum & Art Gallery Trainer: Jane Henderson Good Housekeeping & Preventive Conservation Wednesday 25 November, 10:00 – 16:00 - Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Trainer: Sarah Norcross-Robinson Identification & Care of Photographs Thursday 3 December, 10:00 – 16:00 - Snibston Discovery Centre, Leicester Trainer: Susie Clark Identification & Care of Furniture Wednesday 20 January 2010, 10:00 – 16:00 - Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire Trainer: Robin Hill Pest Management Wednesday 3 February 2010, 10:00 – 16:30 - Lincolnshire Archives, Lincoln Trainer: David Pinniger Identification & Care of Artworks Monday 22 March 2010, 10:00 – 16:00 - Buxton Museum & Art Gallery Trainers: Gillian Walker & Helen Davis Members’ News Grand Re-opening of Harborough Museum On Saturday 19 September 2009, Market Harborough will be taken over by Roman Legionaries, WW1 Soldiers and Celtic Warriors! Join Harborough Museum to celebrate the rich history of Market Harborough and surrounding villages, and see the new Hallaton Treasure dsiplay, as the museum re-opens its doors to the public. Further details: Harborough Museum, 01858 821085, harboroughmuseum@leics.gov.uk Errata Joyce Jefford has requested that we amend inaccuracies in EmmS News 37 – these occurred in the section on Regional Accreditation Successes, and in the AIM Conference Report. Firstly, Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum is not a vehicle preservation society, but is the premises that house the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society's collections. Secondly it is the Society (not the museum) that is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Joyce stepped down as Secretary of the Society in 2008. We are pleased to put the record straight and apologise for any confusion. REDS REDS Team Update We are delighted to welcome Peter Field, Museum & Arts Manager at Northampton Borough Council and an EmmS Board member, to the REDS Team. Peter will be one of the three county respresentatives for Northamptonshire, replacing Will Brown. The REDS Team will next meet on 16 September, and will work alongside volunteers from Ruddington Framework Knitters’ Museum on a salvage exercise following a ‘disaster’ at the museum. Emergency Planning and Disaster Recovery Training in the East Midlands EmmS will be holding a series of training days in emergency planning/preparedness and disaster recovery over the coming months, as part of the Renaissance East Midlands (REM) workforce development programme. If your organisation would like to participate, please contact Susan Lansdale at EmmS as soon as possible. Harwell Document Restoration Services (HDRS) Update Congratulations to Harwell Document Restoration Services (HDRS) on winning the award of Specialist Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Service Provider of 2009 at the recent Business Continuity Awards. This adds to their success in the category of Business Continuity Consultant in 2007. Harwell will be running a series of training events this autumn, designed specifically for heritage and information services professionals. Full information is available at http://www.hdrs.co.uk/. Harwell also sells Disaster Kit and Personal Protective Equipment. Further details also available at: http://www.hdrs.co.uk/ EmmS is a Corporate Priority Subscriber to Harwell, on behalf of all members participating in the REDS scheme. Renaissance East Midlands (REM) Update REM Heritage Awards 2009 REM has organised five Heritage Award events around the region over the summer. These have been exceptionally enjoyable events, celebrating some of fantastic work undertaken by museums and heritage groups in the East Midlands. EmmS offers its congratulations to all those nominated, as well as the winners (listed below) and looks forward to hosting presentations by Museums of the Year at Practitioners’ Panel on 2 December: Derbyshire - Museum of the Year: Bakewell Old House Museum · Best Event: Bakewell Old House Museum, for DP Battery Reunion · Caring for Collections: Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust, for Conservation of the 1912 London, Midland & Scottish Railway Dynamometer Car · Inspiration Award for Best Special Project: Strutt’s North Mill Belper and Derby Museum & Art Gallery, for Early Years Story Telling Partnership Project · Best Exhibition: Hope House Costume Museum, for One Hundred Years of Fashion, and Buxton Museum & Arts Gallery, for Places in the Landscape · Judges Special Award: Heage Windmill, for an innovative solution to providing access to the mill, delivered by volunteers to a very high standard, and National Sikh Heritage Centre & Holocaust Museum, for Best Newcomer. Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland - Museum of the Year: Hallaton Museum · Best Event: Sir John Moore Foundation, for Rat Pack Evening · Best Project 2009: Leicester City Football Club, for Foxes’ Footsteps · Best Exhibition: Hallaton Museum, for Ritual Hoards and Helmets · Award for Work with Children & Young People: Ashby Museum for Junior Friends of Ashby Museum · Achievement Award: Castle Donington Museum and Swannington Heritage Trust. Lincolnshire - Museum of the Year: Lincolnshire County Council Culture and Adult Education Community Engagement Team · Best Event: Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum, for The Treasure Box · Best Student Placement Award: Mavis Milkinson and St Katherine’s – 900 Years of History · Inspiration Award for Best Special Project: The Collection for Sensory Artworks Project · Best Exhibition: Metheringham Airfield Visitor Centre for Museum Update · Best use of the Lincolnshire Heritage Forum website: Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum · People’s Choice Award: Church Farm Museum. Northamptonshire - Museum of the Year: Oundle Museum · Best Event: Rockingham Castle, for Rockingham Castle on Christmas Eve 1895 · Caring for Collections Award: Wollaston Heritage Society, for Wollaston Heritage Society Archive Room · Inspiration Award for Best Special Project: Sulgrave Manor, for Family Fun and Corby Borough Council, for Corby Steelworks · Best Exhibition: Kettering Museum & Art Gallery, for Kettering Collects · People’s Choice Award: Sulgrave Manor and Desborough Heritage Centre. Nottinghamshire - Museum of the Year: Bassetlaw Museum · Best Event: Bassetlaw Museum, for Bassetlaw Farm and County Festival · Inspiration Award for Best Special Project: Bassetlaw Museum, for Partnership with Greenacres Day Service · Best Exhibition: The Holocaust Centre for The Journey · Caring for Collections Award: The Workhouse, Southwell (National Trust) for Accessioning their collection at Southwell Workhouse. Further details can be found at: http://www.renaissanceeastmidlands.org.uk/ Regional Collections Development Strategy 2009-2019 The Regional Collections Development Strategy 2009-2019, The Heart of all we Do, is now available to download from the Renaissance East Midlands website. The full version with all recommendations and the summary version are available at: http://www.renaissanceeastmidlands.org.uk/. Over the next couple of weeks, your museum service will receive hard copies of both of these documents. Recent reports on the Revisiting Collections pilot 2008-09 and the highly successful whole museum community collections support evaluation is also available at: http://www.renaissanceeastmidlands.org.uk/. REM CPD Bursaries In order to ensure there is effective Continued Professional Development (CPD) within the museum sector, REM has, within its current business plan, established an East Midlands CPD Fund. This fund will support continued professional development opportunities such as the Associateship of the Museums Association (AMA). It will also support other opportunities which will broaden applicants’ professional horizons and networking in a time of recession. The maximum amount that can be applied for is £500. There will be three opportunities in to apply for funding, as follows: Round One - Applications by 31 January 2010, with commencement of the opportunity by 31 March 2010. Round Two – Applications by 30 June 2010, with commencement of the opportunity by 30 September 2010. Round Three – Applications by 31 December 2010, with commencement of the opportunity by 31 March 2011. Applications for Round One can now be submitted. Funding is limited within each round. All applications will be approved by the REM Workforce Development Specialist Panel, which meets on a regular basis. Further details: Ron Frayne, REM Workforce Development Manager, 01522 526905, ron.frayne@lincolnshire.gov.uk Museums Libraries & Archives Council (MLA) Update To receive the MLA news bulletin direct to your inbox (approx one per month), please sign up at this link: http://www.mla.gov.uk/news_and_views/keep_in_touch Leadership Development Opportunities The MLA is investing £119,000 to develop successful leaders for museums, libraries and archives. The training opportunities available include: · Ten places on The National Cultural Forum’s (NCF) Leading Learning programme · Eight places on the CLORE Short Leadership programme and follow up days in 2010 · Ten places on Powerbrokers Leadership Pathways programme Please contact your MLA field team representative for more information about these opportunities. Details available at http://www.mla.gov.uk/about/who/staff. Museum Development Review The MLA has commissioned a review to build on the success of current museum development provision. Research with the wider museum community is being planned for this autumn to aid understanding of museum development by reviewing current activity, developing a vision for what can be further achieved through the Renaissance programme. The national Renaissance programme supports museum development through the Museum Development Fund and Hub programmes, which include support for a number of Museum Development Officer networks and positions. The review aims to capture their impact for the sector and stakeholders, exploring the potential of a national strategic framework for museum development activity. Hedley Swain, MLA’s Director of Programme Delivery, said: “Museum Development Officers and the Museum Development Fund is widely recognised to be of significant value to regional museums and the MLA is committed to their long term success. Museum development activity is critical to the future of the sector and we will work with the museum community and partner organisations that fund this important work to inform future plans.” Jura Consultants have been commissioned to undertake this project and have already been in touch with EmmS as part of the consultative process. The findings of the review are expected by the end of November. Be part of The Learning Revolution Festival this October Museums, libraries and archives are invited to celebrate their informal adult learning activities by joining The Learning Revolution Festival. Throughout October, organisations can be involved by showcasing activities that are already available, or signposting new activities to get people started. The festival aims to highlight the real benefits of learning for enjoyment. The Festival is part of the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills’ Learning Revolution which sets out the government’s plans for informal adult learning in England and highlights the real benefits of learning for enjoyment. To find more about participating in the Learning Revolution Festival please contact mushall.khan@mla.gov.uk. To join in the discussion on the movement to bring informal adult learning to life visit http://thelearningrevolution.ning.com/ Museums at Night Evaluation points to Success Museums at Night was run on behalf of the MLA by Culture 24. Evidence from the evaluation shows that the campaign was a success in terms of audience reach and engagement, and for the sector; 157 events attracted an audience of over 34,000. The two key factors were the fact that new people went to museums - 61% - the main objective, and that a huge additional value was secured in terms of press coverage (over £40,000 in advertising value). The final report can be downloaded from: http://tiny.cc/b7edQ MLA Research Pages MLA’s Research team have made a substantial up-date to the content of the MLA research web pages, available at http://www.mla.gov.uk/. A list of research briefings, the MLA’s current research framework, along with details of current research activities, are available there. National News CASE: The Culture and Sport Evidence Programme The Culture and Sport Evidence (CASE) programme website is now live, with plenty of information about current and planned activities to build the evidence base for culture and sport. CASE is the new three-year joint research programme led by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in partnership with the Arts Council, English Heritage, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and Sport England. The programme aims to improve the quality of evidence underpinning public policy in culture and sport, helping DCMS and partners to make better decisions about public investment. The first major CASE project is to build understanding of why and how people engage in culture and sport, the barriers to greater engagement and the difference engagement makes to people's lives and communities. The University of London (Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Coordinating Centre) and Matrix Knowledge Group have been commissioned to conduct a systematic review of the evidence on these issues and to build practical modelling tools to help policy-makers develop initiatives to increase engagement. For more information on this and other projects visit the http://www.culture.gov.uk/. You can also sign up for a regular email update at evidence@culture.gsi.gov.uk. Councils urged to communicate Positive Activities for Young People Recently published research reveals that young people see organised activities as a good thing, but are held back from taking part because they don’t know what is on offer to them. The Government has invested £900 million (2008-11) in positive activities and places for young people to go to - in order for young people to benefit from them, local areas need to communicate what is available. The research also reveals other reasons preventing young people getting involved in activities. These include: • Young people see organised activities as something reserved only for very sporty or talented kids; • Peer group pressure – teenagers prioritise friends and leisure time over taking part in activities and are often put off if their friends don’t take part; • Low self-confidence and lack of self-belief in their ability to take part. Parents interviewed as part of the research say they support positive activities but struggle to encourage their children to take part due to lack of information. They want activities that provide their children with a safe place to be with their friends, where they can enjoy themselves and learnt new skills. However, they also have concerns about the cost of the activities. Further information available at http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/. Invitation to Regional Young People’s Commissioning Roadshows Following on from the National Young People’s Commissioning Forum event held in May 2009, the IDeA would like to invite councils and sector professionals to attend one or more follow-up regional roadshows. These free roadshows cover the commissioning and provision of effective positive activities for young people in your region, and are about networking and developing a solutions-focussed dialogue between commissioners and providers. The East Midlands event will be held at the East Midlands East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, on 2 November (9am – 4.30pm). For a registration form please email Fergus@btob.co.uk. Expressive Lives – new publication from Demos This collection of essays examines the idea of 'expressive life', as introduced by Bill Ivey. It helps us to see creativity and heritage as the fabric of our society that gives meaning and value to our lives. Contributors from across the creative and cultural sectors look at the effects of changes in our behaviour towards cultural institutions, developments in technology and the global exchange of different attitudes and beliefs. These combine with political uncertainty and economic upheaval to put culture and creativity at the heart of debate about the future of our communities and international relations. Further information: http://www.demos.co.uk/. Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) - Third Sector Strategy A new strategy to engage with and support the voluntary and community sector - the ‘third sector’ – has been unveiled by the DCMS. The strategy sets out the Department's vision for their ongoing relationship with the third sector. It starts with the measures needed to provide the third sector with a healthy environment in which to thrive, before setting out the nature of their relationship with third sector organisations. The strategy considers how DCMS can help to provide a sustainable pool of talented and enthusiastic volunteers. Read the strategy: http://www.culture.gov.uk/. Science: [So what? So everything] Campaign BIS, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, is running the Science: [So what? So everything] campaign, which aims to increase people’s engagement in science and to help them to see the difference science makes to their everyday lives. BIS is keen to involve more museums, libraries and archives in recognition of the sector’s proven ability to reach and support the learning of adults, families, young people and children. Your organisation can consider being involved through organising events and exhibitions to communicate the value and interest of science. BIS will promote any relevant event through an online calendar as part of their national PR campaign. Further details at http://sciencesowhat.direct.gov.uk/. Can We Build Culture into Regeneration Plans? Yes, We Can! Living Places, the coalition of five leading national culture and sports agencies, is bringing together planners and policy makers responsible for sport and culture for the first time at a series of seminars in every region in England. The seminars are designed to help them make the best use of the Culture and Sport Planning Toolkit, an essential piece of support, which has been developed by Living Places to help ensure consistency and best practice in planning across the country. While the toolkit is primarily aimed at planning and regeneration officers, cultural, leisure, sports, education and health professionals will also find it useful and are welcome to attend the seminars. We will be circulating details of the seminars in our region as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can find out more at: http://www.living-places.org.uk/ Museums Association (MA) Update Revision to the AMA (Associateship of the Museums Association) The MA has announced changes to the AMA, due to come into effect from 1 October 2009. The majority of these amendments will affect those registering after 2009. Many of those currently participating in the scheme are unlikely to be affected by the changes and support and guidance will be available for any who are. Structured CPD is central to the AMA and will continue to underpin the scheme. The current format of planning and reflecting on ones own development, through CPD plans and summaries with the support of a mentor will also continue. By regularly refreshing the AMA, the Museums Association seek to demonstrate that the award is always up to date, reflecting the changing needs of the sector. After extensive research and consultation the scheme has been amended to reflect the changing needs of employers, participants and the sector. Further details: Charlotte Holmes, 020 7426 6954, charlotte@museumsassociation.org. EmmS Chairman joins MA Council EmmS Chair, Cllr Wendy Golland (Gedling Borough Council), was elected to the MA Council last month, as a Local Authority Councillor. Wendy’s appointment ensures that the East Midlands has strong and broad representation. Our Regional Councillor is Jonathan Wallis (Derby Museum & Art Gallery), and EmmS Vice-Chair, Ros Westwood (Buxton Museum & Art Gallery) is a Councillor at Large. The MA is currently reviewing its governance. Members are invited to give their views via the MA’s website at http://www.museumsassociation.org/. Resources Anniversary of locally founded Crime and Punishment Collections Network The Crime and Punishment Collections Network (CaP), a Subject Specialist Network founded to support museums, libraries, archives, heritage sites and academics with an interest in the history of the criminal justice system, celebrates its fifth anniversary in November. Following a successful grant application to the MLA in 2005, Paul Baker (in his former capacity as Curator at the Galleries of Justice) worked in partnership with other organisations throughout the British Isles to explore the needs of this community and ways in which they might support each other. The result was the formation of CaP, which began its official life with its first AGM and Conference held at the Galleries of Justice in November 2005 (when Paul was elected Chair). The network has since gone from strength to strength under the guidance of Bev Baker, the current Chair. CaP now has nearly 40 institutional members and has developed proven record of supporting organisations with related collections, sites or interests. The network has held a number of related training events and publishes an invaluable quarterly newsletter. The fifth AGM and Conference will be held at York Museum on the 20th November. Further information and membership details can be found on the website at http://www.capcollections.org.uk/. Collections Trust appoints Networks Officer The Collections Trust has announced the appointment of Laura Whitton to the new post of Networks Officer. Laura will be responsible for developing relationships with a range of networks both within and beyond the cultural heritage sector, and for ensuring that their interests are reflected in Collections Trust services. She will also be working closely with organisations and individuals to facilitate the provision of expert professional advice to the sector through services such as Collections Link. The Collections Trust works with a wide range of organisations to deliver services to the professional Collections Management community. Partners include cultural heritage organisations, professional networks, training and advice providers, consultants, the education sector, commercial organisations, and international cultural bodies. Further details: http://www.collectionstrust.org.uk/ HSE to make Publications Free Around 250 priced publications that contain official health and safety advice and guidance will be available in PDF format from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website at no charge from September 2009. The publications cover the full range of HSE’s guidance as well as approved codes of practice (ACOPs) and guidance on regulations. Visit http://www.hse.gov.uk/. KnowHow - free information resource for anyone working in the non-profit sector A new website has been set up to provide a free information resource and online community for anyone working in the non-profit sector. If you are setting up a new organisation - charity, community group or social enterprise, then this is the place to get some ideas about how to get started. You can also share tips and techniques and ask questions on the forum. Visit http://www.knowhownonprofit.org/ Workshops, Events, Conferences Museums Association Annual Conference 5-7 October 2009. London The MA conference is the biggest UK event for museum and gallery professionals. A discount scheme is offered to first-time delegates, which can save more than 25% on a place. Further details: http://www.museumsassociation.org/ Drawing for Learning, Engagement and Enjoyment International Conference 7-11 October 2009. London The first Campaign for Drawing International Conference held in partnership with the Drawing Research Network is a unique professional development opportunity for cultural educators, teachers (in formal education and lifelong learning) and artists from different countries to come together to explore drawing as a tool for learning, engagement and enjoyment. Further details: Sally Case, 0208 351 1719, sally@campaignfordrawing.org, or visit http://www.campaignfordrawing.org/. EUCLID Cultur€uro Seminar 24 November 2009. Holiday Inn Express, Nottingham The Cultureuro Seminar is the perfect way to learn about the funding opportunities available to the cultural sector. This half day seminar will provide detailed information on the Culture Programme, the latest programmes for education, training, young people, the environment, research & development programmes, Structural Funds, and possible new opportunities for rural areas from changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budgets. Fee: £70 (+VAT). Further details: info@euclid.info, http://www.cultureuro.info/. Funding & Awards Nominations sought for Jodi Awards 2009 Nominations are now being sought for the Jodi Awards 2009. The awards are for museums, galleries, libraries, archives, arts organisations and heritage venues that use digital technology to widen access to information, collections learning and creativity for disabled people. An international award for best website will be given for the first time. Supported by the MLA, the Awards will be announced on 2 December at the Victoria and Albert Museum at a joint event with the Museums Computer Group. The deadline for nominations is Friday 25 September 2009 and information on how to apply is available at: http://tinyurl.com/nqhhf8. Funding Central Funding Central is a new free smart website for all third sector organisations, including community groups, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities. It also includes tools and resources supporting organisations to develop sustainable income strategies appropriate to their needs. Funding Central is managed by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) in partnership with j4b Software and Publishing and is funded by the Office of the Third Sector. It covers national funding and finance opportunities for voluntary and community organisations operating in England from European, national, regional and local government and charitable sources. Visit: http://www.fundingcentral.org.uk/ Grassroots Grants To date, Grassroots Grants has funded thousands of projects, from sports for the disabled to arts for older people, activities for young people, counselling services, employment programmes, food parcel services, music groups and village halls. It is these small, volunteer led groups that make a real difference to the lives of local people, and often a small amount of money can go a long way. Applying for Grassroots Grants is quick, easy and help is available. You can apply for money until March 2011. If your group ticks all the boxes: o A not-for-profit voluntary or community group in England o Led by volunteers o Active in local community 12 months or more o Average income (over three years) of less than £30,000 per year o Works for the benefit of your local community then you could apply for a Grassroots Grant of £250 - £5000. Further details: Grassroots Grants helpline: 01223 400 331, grassroots@cdf.org.uk, or visit http://www.cdf.org.uk/ Enhancing Communities Enhancing Communities is the name of SITA Trust's funding programme for community improvement projects. They can support projects in any of 90 funding zones around qualifying waste processing sites owned by its donor, SITA UK. The programme offers two schemes providing both small and large grants: Small Grants Scheme - A fast-track process for applications for funding of up to £10,000. The overall project cost must no more than £20,000. There are 6 funding rounds each calendar year for the small grants scheme. Large Grants Scheme - welcomes applications for funding between £10,001 and £50,000. The overall project cost must be no more than £250,000. There are 3 funding rounds each calendar year for the large grants scheme. Not for profit organisations, community groups, parish councils, local authorities and charities can apply. Further details: http://www.sitatrust.org.uk/community-funding. Every effort is made to ensure that the information given in EmmS News is correct. EmmS apologises for occasional errors or omissions that may occur, but cannot accept any liability.
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