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Colleagues in other regions may be interested in this meeting as the venue is closer to London. Members of the Eastern Region should have already been notified.
Please can I ask anyone hoping to attend to let me know.
Society of Archivists Eastern Region Meeting
Saturday 14th July 2007
at the Museum of Harlow, Muskham Road, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2LF, 01279 454959
The Museum tells the story of Harlow through Roman, Saxon, Georgian and Victorian times to the development of Harlow New Town. The fascinating displays of objects and memorabilia are housed in five galleries within the 19th Century Stable Block of Mark Hall Manor, which is set in attractive gardens. The Museum is an ideal place to bring children or students to learn about local history or life in the past, as they can discover Harlow's history by seeing and touching objects, and trying on costumes. The Museum contains an Essex Record Office Archive Access Point and Local History Library, which includes maps, plans, printed memorabilia, photographs, local newspapers, census returns etc. The Museum hosts a range of special themed events and activities for families during holiday times and is therefore a good place to discuss
Learning and Skills - deciding priorities for Archives
10.30 Arrive and Coffee
11.00 Tour of Harlow Museum and introduction to the collections ending up in the Local History Library - Claire Hooper, Museum Education Officer
12.00 MLA Action for Archives Prospectus, new learning skills strategy, further Learning Links grants, Their Past your Future - Gordon Chancellor Regional Archive Development Officer, MLA East of England
12.20 Lunch bring your own sandwiches, or visit a local fish and chip shop or pub
13.20 Community Action and Archive Partnership Projects for Young People and Families - Jan Pimblett, Education and Interpretation Team, LMA
14.15 Archives and Skills for Life - Sue Oakey, MLA East of England
15.00 Tea
15.15 Business Meeting
For more information on the Museum and details of its location see <http://www.harlow.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7721>. The Museum is fully accessible with access to all galleries, gardens and toilets via ramps. Free car parking is available at the rear of the Museum.
Kate Chantry
Regional Chair
Eastern Region, Society of Archivists
Suffolk Record Office
Gatacre Road, Ipswich, IP1 2LQ
Tel & Fax: 01473 584533