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The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum
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*NEW* The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum have re-designed their own website.
About the Friends
Late in 1993 a group of glass enthusiasts decided to form a Friends organisation for the Museum. The first meeting was held at Dudley Art Gallery in March 1994, and The Friends were delighted and honoured that Mary Boydell, from Sotheby's in Ireland, gave the inaugural lecture. At present there are more than 300 members throughout the world and several corporate members. Members' interests range from those interested in the local history to avid glass collectors and researchers.
The Friends support the work of the Museum through a range of activities. One of the invaluable methods of support is through The Friends' Purchase Fund. The Museum lost its acquisitions budget a few years ago due to local government cuts and purchases for the collection are now made thanks to The Friends, grants from other bodies and donations. To date the Friends have raised over £45,000 to help with acquisitions and match-funding for grant applications.
Other activities organised by The Friends, called the Facets programme, include an annual series of lectures on glass-related topics by guest speakers, visits to glass factories and studios, talks on major exhibitions at the Museum, providing refreshment facilities at events, and a Christmas party. These events provide opportunities for fund-raising, learning and, of course, enjoyment.
Other activities organised by The Friends, called the Facets programme, include an annual series of lectures on glass-related topics by guest speakers, visits to glass factories and studios, talks on major exhibitions at the Museum, providing refreshment facilities at events, and a Christmas party. These events provide opportunities for fund-raising, learning and, of course, enjoyment.
Facets Events Spring 2010
Under the Hammer
An evening with Mark Hannam
Tuesday 9 March, 7.30pm
Tickets: £5 per person
Please note that this is a change to the advertised programme.
Mark has kindly stepped in at short notice to give us an evening's entertainment listening to tales from the Auction Room - an entirely different viewpoint. Many of our Friends and visitors will know Mark from our Valuation Days. He is now located very close to home, at Fieldings Auctioneers in Mill Race Lane Stourbridge. We will have our usual raffle and finish the evening with coffee and biscuits.
Visit to The Wodehouse Wombourne
Thursday 22 April, 6pm
Tickets: £8.50 per person
This is a requested, repeat visit for the Friends as guests of Mr & Mrs Philips. The evening begins with a tour of the house, which is quite exceptional in terms of its age, structure, position and decor. During the tour we will be able to inspect a small sample of 'the house glass' and view some rather splendid examples of glass through the ages. The evening finishes with a cup of tea and piece of home made cake. Early booking is essential as we are limited in number and numbers need to be confirmed by 6th April, 2010. Tickets are not issued, but please request a map if you are unsure of the location.
Visit to Birmingham Collections Centre,
25 Dollman Syreet, Nechells, Birmingham B7 4RQ
Wednesday 12 May, 10.00am
Wednesday 12 May, 10.00am
Tickets: £6.50 per person
We begin our visit with coffee and biscuits before commencing the tour at 10.30 a.m. This is a guided visit and we have plenty of leeway to explore the many and varied interests of our Friends. The tour will last approximately one and a half hours. Afterwards (optional) we will go to Aston Hall where we can have sandwiches/cakes/coffee. The Hall will be open and there is free admission. There is a free car park at both venues, and a local train from New Street to Nechells. Anyone who wishes transport, please talk to a committee member and those planning to lunch at Aston Hall please let Barbara Beadman know, so that the staff at the Hall can have a sufficient variety available. (01384 393398)
Places are limited and must be pre-booked - please contact the Events Secretary to book your tickets for all of the above events. For late bookings, please contact the Museum. Ticket prices are per person for each event and include refreshments unless stated otherwise.
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Join The Friends!
Membership Benefits
- Cameo newsletter 2 per year, includes reviews of events, news of forthcoming exhibitions and events, sales and auctions, appeals, snippets and other articles.
- Lectures, films and members' evenings
- Social events and excursions
- Opportunities to help at Museum events
- 10% discount on purchases from Tudor Crystal showroom
- 10% discount on gifts and 5% discount on books purchased from the Broadfield House Glass Museum or Red House Glass Cone gift shops (exclusions apply)
Membership Rates
- Individual £10.00
- Family £15.00 (Family membership includes one or two adults together with any number of children below the age of 18, living at the same address).
- Corporate £25.00 (Available to businesses and other organisations. One specified contact will be regarded as the representative member with full voting rights and the organisation will be listed in every issue of Cameo as a Corporate Member).
To join today, print out the Membership Form at the bottom of the page. Please remember to tick the Gift Aid box if you are eligible. Send the form to the Membership Secretary, enclosing your cheque for the right amount, made payable to The Friends of Broadfield House.
Contacts
Barbara Beadman, Chairman, The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum, c/o Plowden & Thompson, Dial Glassworks, Stewkins, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4YN, tel: 01384 393398.
Julie Nicholls & Jeanette Tranter, The Hon. Membership Secretaries
Pauline Long, Cameo Editor
Yvonne Wilkes, Events Secretary
The above Members of The Friends of Broadfield House Glass Museum can be contacted c/o Broadfield House Glass Museum, Compton Drive, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9NS, tel: 01384 812745.
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