We are fortunate to take possession of a delightful Elmer Elephant in the Pop-Up shop – decorated in a style known as Nettipattam (used to adorn elephants in the Indian State of Kerla).
You may remember that 50 of these delightful creatures were distributed all over town
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After the vitual AGM last year (through Zoom), it was very good to all meet again and allow proper debate to flow.
Mark Baker, the Chairman, expanded on a difficult year for MMF operation, but there was focus on the opening and functioning of the Pop-Up shop in Fremlin Walk.
On Thursday 4th November Friends receive a fascinating presentation.
Bill Stotesbury, a local artist and designer will talk about:
“Charting Maidstone’s Story – the Making of the Maidstone Wallchart”
We have an enlarged version of the wallchart on display in the pop-up shop, and many visitors have admired how informative it is about
their town.
MMF is to hold the AGM on Thursday 7th October in the Pop-Up shop. This will be followed by a talk from Sam Harrioa, of the Museum. Start at 6pm with the doors open at 5.30pm.
This is a FREE event
with Tea,Coffee and Biscuits.
We hope you can attend. If so, would you kindly advise Ivan White at info@maidstonemuseumsfriends.org.uk
or post 21 Flaxman Drive
Maidstone
ME16 0RU
In September MMF held its first Talk in the Pop-Up shop in Fremlin Walk. After the extensive periods of lockdown it was good to meet up again with fellow Friends.
Robin Ambrose, the local historian and writer, was our first speaker
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The uses to which the Pop-Up Shop in Fremlin Walk are being out has been expanded over the last three months.
It is being used to hold MMF events and meetings, providing a real focal point in the town centre for Friends. The Trustees are already holding monthly Board meetings. And the Events’ calendar commences in early September with a talk by Robin Ambrose
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