What’s On in Uppermill

Saturday 23rd November, 1 to 4 pm > preview art exhibition “Winter Exhibition” by the Saddleworth Group of Artists. Community Gallery. Free.
Today we welcome the Saddleworth Group of Artists to our community gallery.
Well known local artists will again be exhibiting their work. Always a popular show, especially in the run up to Christmas, the exhibition will be comprised of around fifty works with styles ranging from photo realism to expressionistic.
Most paintings will be on sale so why not call in and look and maybe find that very special and unique Christmas present amongst the art works on display.
Today will be the first day you will be able to view their work and perhaps meet some of the artists. This exhibition will run until 11th January 2020.
Please see http://www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk/exhibitions/

Monday 28th October, 1 – 4 pm > Family History Drop-in and Help Desk. £5 includes museum gallery admission (this sessions is £3 for “Friends” of the Museum).
Our learning dedicated volunteer/s, will be on hand today to offer assistance for people embarking on family history research or who need help with a particular area. It would be most helpful if you could bring any information you have already gathered with you. Please inform reception when you arrive and you will then be guided through your search and the use of our computerised facility in our gallery three. You will also be free to view all the collections in all the museum galleries at your leisure.
To avoid long waiting times it may also help if you could let us know in advance the approximate time of your visit should you wish to use this service.
The museum is open 1 – 4 pm daily if you wish to inform reception in advance or telephone 01457 874093 or email curator@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
SEE http://www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk/events/

Thursday 5th December, from 7.00 pm > “Friends” AGM followed by a shared supper & party > Community Gallery.
This year the “Friends” AGM and Christmas get together will be held on Thursday 5th December.
After the short AGM for the Friends of the Museum only, “Friends” and their guests can join us for our usual shared supper when your are welcome bring a dish of your choice for the table.
Wine and soft drinks will be available on a “donation” only basis but you are more than welcome to bring your own liquid refreshments (glasses will be provided).
Conversation, some music and quiz questions will help to complete the “party” atmosphere. PLEASE COME ALONG AND ENJOY THE FUN!
Our invitations and committee nomination forms will be sent out to the Friends with our November 1st newsletter
SEE http://www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk/events/

Monday 9th December, 1 – 4 pm > Family History Drop-in and Help Desk. £5 includes museum gallery admission (this sessions is £3 for “Friends” of the Museum).
Our dedicated volunteer/s, will be on hand today to offer assistance for people embarking on family history research or who need help with a particular area. It would be most helpful if you could bring any information you have already gathered with you. Please inform reception when you arrive and you will then be guided through your search and the use of our computerised facility in our gallery three. You will also be free to view all the collections in all the museum galleries at your leisure.
To avoid long waiting times it may also help if you could let us know in advance the approximate time of your visit should you wish to use this service.
The museum is open 1 – 4 pm daily if you wish to inform reception in advance or telephone 01457 874093 or email curator@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
Also see http://www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk/events/

Monday 11th November, 1 – 4 pm > Family History Drop-in and Help Desk. £5 includes museum gallery admission (this sessions is £3 for “Friends” of the Museum).
Our learning dedicated volunteer/s, will be on hand today to offer assistance for people embarking on family history research or who need help with a particular area. It would be most helpful if you could bring any information you have already gathered with you. Please inform reception when you arrive and you will then be guided through your search and the use of our computerised facility in our gallery three. You will also be free to view all the collections in all the museum galleries at your leisure.
To avoid long waiting times it may also help if you could let us know in advance the approximate time of your visit should you wish to use this service.
The museum is open 1 – 4 pm daily if you wish to inform reception in advance or telephone 01457 874093 or email curator@saddleworthmuseum.co.uk
SEE http://www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk/events/

FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM COFFEE MORNING £1.50 entrance includes a pot of tea or cafetière of coffee and biscuits.

In our rather nice community gallery. Buns or cakes (a “slice of something nice”), are also available to purchase at very reasonable prices.

A raffle will be held and our homemade stall may be in operation. The monthly draw will be made for the 200 club and prizes handed out. Please come along to meet friends, make friends, find out about “Friends of the Museum” events, the 200 club and maybe call in to the museum shop or galleries afterwards.

Thursday 12th December, 1.30 to 3.30 pm > OLD FILMS & INFORMAL TALK by the curator > £2. In our community gallery
Following the highly successful event earlier this year and back by popular demand, our curator, Peter Fox, will again re-visit his fascinating and interesting old films recording some of the past events and landscapes in the Saddleworth area.
Expect a few old favourites such as the “home guard” and whit walks of bygone times and some material he did not have time to include last time. Peter will, as usual, accompany some of the presentations with an informal narrative.
The cost will be £2 per person.
The museum reception (telephone number 01457 874093) is open 1 – 4 pm daily and we can be found on the High Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, OL3 6HS.

Saturday 14th December, from 11.00 am > Santa’s Grotto and Family Crafts > £5 per child bookable for each session in advance
Our Santa’s Grotto in the Museum and Family Seasonal Crafts in the Community Gallery will be held on Saturday 14th December.
This year we intend to hold two sessions , one from 11 am to 1 pm and another from 2 to 4 pm and you will be able to select which session you require when you book. We hope this will further reduce any waiting times to visit Santa in his grotto. Each child will receive a gift.
Our team of volunteers will be operating a number craft tables with seasonal themes in the community gallery for the children to enjoy before, or after, their visit to Santa.
Refreshments will be available to purchase for all.
The cost is £5 per child and you will need to book in advance. Tickets for this event are available from reception.
The museum reception (telephone number 01457 874093) is open 1 – 4 pm daily. Our address is Saddleworth Museum and Gallery, High Street, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, OL3 6HS