CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales

Museums Current Awareness Service 32

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1 CyMAL 

1.1 Grants 
 
1.1.1 Small Grants
Applications can be made anytime during the year, using the normal
application form, for grants to deal with unforeseen eventualities such as
disaster recovery, or emergency treatment for new acquisitions. Funds will
be allocated on a 'first come first served' basis. Applications for Museums
and Galleries Month projects, attendance on training courses and conference
bursaries should be made under the Small Grants Scheme. Travel costs to
attend courses can be included.

1.2 Training
The CyMAL Professional Development programme for 2006-07 is now online at
http://www.cymal.wales.gov.uk/event/index.html  Courses are free of charge
and are open to staff working in the Museum, Archive and Library sector in
Wales. If you would like to book a place on any of our events please
complete an online booking form. Further training events will be added to
the calendar as details are finalised. 

In addition to the scheduled events, we can provide courses, tailored to
requirements, which can be delivered in-house or in partnership with other
organisations in your area. For further information, please contact Denise
Lavis on (01970) 610227 / mailto:[log in to unmask] or Tom Cosson
on (01970) 610229 / mailto:[log in to unmask]

1.3 Welsh Museums survey
In 2002 CMW carried out a survey of museum provision in Wales 'Mapping
Museums'. This is the only known survey to have gathered both qualitative
and quantitative data about museum provision in Wales. CyMAL plan to repeat
the survey to see what changes have occured. We want to use the results to
help Museums in Wales improve standards and increase user numbers. 

2 WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT
2.1 Free entry to Welsh castles on St David's Day
The Welsh Assembly Government will be lowering the drawbridge to some of
Wales' historic monuments and letting visitors in for free on March 1st to
celebrate our national day and the official opening of the new Assembly
Debating Chamber in Cardiff. On St David's Day, entry to 12 of Cadw's
properties will be free. Those historic monuments participating are
Beaumaris Castle, Caernarfon Castle, Castell Coch, Conwy Castle, Harlech
Castle, Caerleon Roman Fortress Baths, Caerphilly Castle, Chepstow Castle,
Raglan Castle, Tintern Abbey, Kidwelly Castle and St David's Bishop's
Palace.
http://tinyurl.com/azdhy

3 DCMS
Review of Lottery Good Causes Post 2009
The consultation document and questionnaire are available on the DCMS
website at www.lottery2009.culture.gov.uk
<http://www.lottery2009.culture.gov.uk> accompanied by information detailing
what Lottery funding has achieved to date and what the distributors think it
should be used to fund in the future.

This is your opportunity to tell the policy makers and the distributors
where you think funding within those good causes should be directed.

4 MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES MONTH 2006  
Saturday 29 April to Sunday 4 June 2006, Theme: Making connections: past,
present and future...http://www.mgm.org.uk/

4.1 Publicity
Promoting the range of participation in MGM2006 through the media is crucial
to the overall success of the campaign and will also give your events some
added publicity at a national level. As well as registering your events on
our website as early as possible and badging them "MGM" we would encourage
you to:
	1.	Include the standard paragraph below in any press
information you are sending out relating to events and activities for
MGM2006 
	2.	Send press information about the events you are holding to
Victoria Harris, [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, so that this can be included in press
information being sent out to national and specialist media. Do bear in mind
that Colman Getty will be talking to all sections of the media - from
education and travel to arts and features 
	3.	If you do not have your own PR resource, look at the media
toolkit at www.mgm.org.uk we have produced to give you ideas and tips about
how to engage your local and regional media and use the theme of the month
effectively. You will also find a range of templates that can be used to
produce information to send out to the media 
http://www.mgm.org.uk/newsflash_06/news_07.html

4.2 Bilingual Template print designs
An inspiring design by Red Stone has been adopted as our theme for MGM 2006.
As well as using the MGM logo, please use these templates in your MGM
promotional print. On the website, you will find A4 and A5 designs to be
used as posters and flyers, and a DL design with an accompanying paragraph
about MGM to use for your DL leaflets. These templates are also available
with a bilingual Welsh/English logo.
http://www.mgm.org.uk/org/pp.html

4.3 Newsflash: February 2006
MGM 2006 : Whats happening around the UK
Part 1: http://www.mgm.org.uk/pub_2006/news_Jan_f.pdf
Part 2: http://www.mgm.org.uk/pub_2006/news_Jan_b.pdf
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4.4 French invitation to join a Night at the Museum
The second European Museums at Night event will take place on Saturday, 20
May 2006 from sunset until around 1.00 am (please chose your own times).
Museums can register online www.nuitdesmusees.culture
<http://printempsdesmusees.culture.fr/communication>

4.5 Museum Directors To Launch MGM2006 With A Personal Welcome
*	The biggest celebration of its kind in the world 
*	Hundreds of events in museums and galleries across the UK 
*	Making Connections: Past, present and future 
http://www.mgm.org.uk/press2006/press_05.html

5 MLA (Museums Archives and Libraries Council)

5.1 Diversifying the museum world workforce
To increase the number of people from black and ethnic minorities working in
museums and galleries, the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA)
through its Renaissance programme is funding the Museums Associations
Diversify Scheme. 
http://www.mla.gov.uk/webdav/harmonise?Page/@id=82&Document/@id=23200&Sessio
n/@id=D_rJWxEY7GpP1FgK2Fiezn&Section[@stateId_eq_left_hand_root]/@id=4289

5.2 MLA secures Big Lottery grants to Regional Film Archives for WW2 images
The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) has secured grants
totalling £225,000 to English Regional Film Archives to increase public
access to moving image materials relating to the Second World War through
new web content delivered by the 24 Hour Museum website.
http://www.mla.gov.uk/webdav/harmonise?Page/@id=82&Document/@id=23058&Sessio
n/@id=D_rJWxEY7GpP1FgK2Fiezn&Section[@stateId_eq_left_hand_root]/@id=4289

5.3 MLA launch a Pocket Guide to Renaissance 
http://www.mla.gov.uk/resources/assets//P/Pocket_Guide_to_Renaissance_9136.p
df


6 THE FEDERATION OF MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES OF WALES 
Recent additions to the Federation website include minutes from the AGM and
the last committee meeting (follow links from the Committee page), a summary
of the seminar organised by the Federation at last year's Museum Association
Conference and news from Rachael Rogers on her recent appointment as the
MA's representative for Wales (on the News page). 
http://www.welshmuseumsfederation.org.uk/

7 TRAINING and EVENTS

7.1 The Institute of Conservation has been successful in its Heritage
Lottery Fund bid for £1million for training 60 conservators in the work
place. CyMAL was a partner in the bid and Wales will have a number of
trainees.  Trainees will require host institutions who can provide
conservation training. 
http://www.icon.org.uk/

7.2 Local Studies Group in Wales
We are pleased to announce the re-launch of the Local Studies Group in Wales
on Wednesday 29 March at the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.
This is a free day, open to all, whether or not you are a member of LSG or
CILIP, so please come along if you are interested.
Further details on our website at:
http://www.dis.aber.ac.uk/cilip_w/index.htm

7.3 Open Doors Wales / European Heritage Days
Advance notice: 9/10, 16/17, 23/24 Sept 2006

7.4 GEM (South Wales)
Volunteers & Museums, National Waterfront Museum Swansea - Monday, 10th
April 2006, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm 
Cost (lunch included): £15 GEM members;   £20 non GEM members 
Contact: Alun Jones, Education Department, National Museum Wales, Cathays
Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP.  Tel. 029 20 573 240   Fax. 029 20 573 369
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7.5 World Heritage:Global Challenges, Local Solutions 
A conference hosted by the Ironbridge Institute and the Ironbridge Gorge
Museum Trust (IGMT) in co-operation with English Heritage and ICOMOS
Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th May 2006
http://www.worldheritage2006.bham.ac.uk/

7.6 Dehongli Cymru (Interpret Wales) 
are holding their second annual major event on 23rd  & 24th March this year.
The two-day conference at Blaenavon Workmen's Hall & Institute will be a
celebration of success and innovation in interpretation in Wales. For a full
programme and booking form please contact: [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or telephone 07859 077494

7.7 Creative & Cultural Industries in Europe - 20th March, Tate Modern,
London
The creative and cultural industries are now a recognised focus for policy
development and investment across the UK - but what of the European
experience?
EUCLID, the UK Cultural Contact Point is pleased to present a one-day
conference focusing on Creative and Cultural Industries, bringing together
experts from across Europe to present their analysis and own practical
experiences.
http://www.euclid.info/

7.8 The Future of the Country House and Estate
The Holborn Museum, Bath - 13 March 2006
A symposium on new approaches to the presentation, conservation and future
of the country house and estate.
 http://www.ihbc.org.uk/1main_pages/events.html

7.9 Workforce Development - improving potential 
8 March 2005, MRC, Llandrindod Wells
Workforce Hub /WVCA event
Contact: Wendy Gilbert, WVCA, tel: 029 2043 1721 
www.wcva.org.uk

8 FUNDING AND AWARDS

8.1 Museums Association
If you are currently doing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
scheme towards your Associateship of the Museums Association then you are
eligible for funding to support activities related to your CPD...
http://tinyurl.com/ewp7z

8.2 Gulbenkian prize long list announced
Congratulations to National Waterfront Museum, Swansea on reaching the long
list.
http://www.thegulbenkianprize.org.uk/press/pr100206.htm

8.3 Social Enterprise Development Scheme
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Community Enterprise Wales and the
Scarman Trust have formed a partnership to deliver a new Social Enterprise
Development Scheme targeted at Objective 1 former coalfield areas of Wales.
The scheme offers a tailor made package of grant funding combined with
professional advice, guidance, support and training specific to the needs of
community organisations and businesses.
For application forms and guidance for Level 1 grants, contact The Social
Enterprise Development Scheme Team and / or CEW (details below).  For
application forms and guidance for Level 2 & 3 grants, contact The
Coalfields Regeneration Trust.  
Coalfields Social Enterprise Development Scheme Team:  Andrea Powell -
Coordinator, Clair Houston - Development Worker Tel: 01443 449759 /
07958139326
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust:: Alun Taylor - Regeneration Manager, Tel:
01443 404455   Fax: 01443 408804
Community Enterprise Wales: Mandi Everson - Development Worker, Tel: 01495
356734

8.4 Interpret Britain & Ireland Awards 2006
AHI's Interpret Britain and Ireland Awards recognise and publicise
outstanding practice in interpretation throughout Britain and Ireland. This
year we are delighted to have major sponsorship from the Countryside Council
for Wales and Dehongli Cymru. If you'd like to find out more about the
CCW/DC involvement, please contact Ruth Taylor-Davies, Dehongli Cymru
co-ordinator at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Guidance information and entry forms will be available on the website in
Welsh.
http://www.heritage-interpretation.org.uk/

8.5 New Funding Opportunities for UK Museums and Galleries
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is delighted to announce
that, from April, some of the UK's most prestigious museums, galleries,
libraries and archives will be eligible to apply for research funding. 

9 ACCESS AND LEARNING

9.1	New Publications from the South East Museums service: 
ABC of Working with Schools:
http://www.museumse.org.uk/cms/web/sehub/ABC_working_with_schools
 
9.2 Making the Most of Museums: (aimed at teachers)
http://www.museumse.org.uk/cms/web/sehub/making_the_most_of_museums/

9.3 Sharing Skills
Sharing Skills is one of the core initiatives developed, funded and operated
by the South East Hub. It aims to have a direct impact on the quality of
museum provision and practice across the whole region, not just in the Hub
museums, and involves paid and voluntary staff working in museums throughout
the South East. 
http://www.museumse.org.uk/cms/web/sehub/sharing_skills/index.html

10 DOCUMENTATION, ICT AND DIGITISATION

10.1	Mind the gap: assessing digital preservation needs in the UK
The Digital Preservation Coalition has just published a report which reveals
that less than 20% of UK organisations surveyed have a strategy in place to
deal with the risk of loss or degradation to their digital resources --
despite a very high level of awareness of the risks and potential economic
penalties.  A pdf version of the report is available from 
http://www.dpconline.org/docs/reports/uknamindthegap.pdf

10.2	The Jodi Awards 2006
The Jodi Awards give recognition to websites which demonstrate practical and
imaginative ways of making online cultural and learning resources accessible
to disabled people.
http://www.mla.gov.uk/resources/assets//M/mla_jm_about_doc_8875.doc

10.3	MDA Codes Now Available Online
14 February - MDA has announced the launch of an online database of MDA
Codes, its system of unique identifiers for UK collections- holding
organisations and their collections. The database is available at:
http://www.mda.org.uk/mdacodes/

11 WALES - NEWS

11.1	Butetown History & Arts Centre
BUTETOWN: Through Our Eyes
A Photographic Exhibition by students from BA in Graphic Communication, UWIC
4th February  5th March 2006
MOTHERS-LAND: A Photographic Journey from Wales to Ethiopia
Photographs by Naseer Kathawala & Victoria Trifomenko
14th March  7th May 2006
www.bhac.org

12 NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

Award is icing on cake for Big Pit 
Big Pit starts 2006 by celebrating winning an award for its education work.
After a record number of visitors in 2005, Big Pit: National Coal Museum,
along with Newport Local Education Authority, has been awarded a prestigious
British Educational Communications Technology Agency ICT in Practice award
for collaboration between organisations.
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/news/?article_id=182

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales celebrates Gulbenkian success 
Today (10 February 2006), the National Waterfront Museum was longlisted for
the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year. The Museum, which
opened its doors to the public in October 2005, is one of only ten museums
across the whole of the UK to be included on the longlist.
http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/news/?article_id=187

13 NEWS - OTHER AREAS

13.1 London Hub
ALM London and London Museums Hub have issued a joint statement concerning a
slight delay to the launch of the ALM London museums strategy and the London
Hub business plan for 2006-08. 
http://www.almlondon.org.uk/news/index.cfm?ArticleID=1097&NavigationID=5

13.2 OOPS
Last week a visitor to a Cambridge museum accidentally smashed three Qing
dynasty vases. Careless? Wait till you hear about the fate of the Tosseli
Ceramic Locomotive. Report by Laura Barton
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/features/story/0,,1698609,00.html


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Carol Whittaker AMA
Museums Development Adviser
CyMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales
Welsh Assembly Government
01970 610 238
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