Throughout the year the Friends hold events for members that explore the subjects of heritage and culture, especially for this area. Events are also held to fundraise, to support the Museums.

Thus we have attended local fetes (including the Kent Show), held music concerts (indeed, an annual Christmas Carol concert is firmly on our annual calendar), visited historic venues, and held talks – for example.

There is an annual reception at the Museum for all Friends, often linked to a preview of a special exhibition.

We also hold special receptions, where our aim is to continue to raise our profile and seek further support – with Corporates, Young People, Borough Councillors, etc. As a result of Covid 19 MMF was not able to participate in any of these in 2020, but we were pleased to start an events programme in September 2021. 

The programme of events for 2024 is  available below.

MMF Events 2024

The full programme of talks, singing and visits are presented here.

ALL START AT 6.30pm AT THE POP-UP SHOP IN FREMLIN WALK (unless advised below).

(doors open at 6pm)

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ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE

SUPPORT MAIDSTONE MUSEUMS’ FOUNDATION AND MUSEUM DISABILITY ACCESS

HAZLITT THEATRE, MAIDSTONE – TUESDAY APRIL 23 – SATURDAY APRIL 27, 2024. (7.3Opm APRIL 23 – 26 or 3pm APRIL 27)

MMF is one of the charities chosen again by the long-established and highly regarded Willington Players to benefit from every ticket sold by the charity for their next production, a classic Agatha Christie whodunnit Witness for the Prosecution.

Every ticket sold by MAIDSTONE MUSEUMS’ FOUNDATION (MMF) for £17 will raise £7.36 for a flexible step system in the Museum that has been installed but still needs funds. MMF members, family, friends, and guests can help this special cause and enjoy a night at the theatre. You can choose any performance.

PLEASE DON’T BUY DIRECT FROM THE THEATRE, ONLY FROM MMF.
EVERY PERFORMANCE EXCEPT SATURDAY STARTS AT 7.30PM, WITH A MATINEE AT 3PM ON SATURDAY.

EASY WAYS TO BOOK

In person: You can order tickets, with cash or cheque, at the Friends’ Shop in Fremlin Walk (open every Friday and Saturday 10am – 3pm)

Email: Send your order to MMF Secretary Trevor Sturgess at trevorsturgess@virginmedia.com, stating how many tickets you would like for which performance and giving your name and address. Payment by bank transfer to THE MAIDSTONE MUSEUMS FOUNDATION, 82-61-26, 30117961, using the reference “Your initial + surname + THEATRE”.

Telephone: leave a message with your name and telephone number on 01622 862695

PLAYS LIFT CURTAIN ON VALUED SUPPORT FOR MMF AND MUSEUM

Thanks to support from Friends and guests, tickets sold for the production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” in November raised nearly £500.

Sixty-five tickets were sold, with MMF receiving £7.36 for each. This gave a wonderful total of £478.40. With £20 of donations in lieu of tickets, the total benefit was £496.40. This sum will help the Museum install a flexible step system to vastly improve disability access to the exciting new gallery due to open in May..

MMF is grateful to the Willington Players for making MMF one of their nominated charities. The long-established drama group were so pleased with our ticket sales that they are supporting us again with their next production. It will be Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit “Witness for the Prosecution” being staged at the Hazlitt Theatre from Tuesday April 23 – Saturday April 27.

Tickets will be available for any performance and once again, MMF will receive £7.36 for every full-price ticket sold through MMF. We do hope you will feel able to support MMF as well as enjoying an entertaining time at the theatre. More details to follow in due course – but please make a note in your diary.

ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE

ENJOY A NIGHT AT THE THEATRE – AND SUPPORT MAIDSTONE MUSEUMS’ FOUNDATION (MMF) WITH EVERY TICKET YOU BUY

HAZLITT THEATRE, MAIDSTONE – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2023 – 7.3OPM

MMF is one of the charities kindly chosen by the long-established and highly regarded Willington Players to benefit from every ticket sold by the charity for their next production, an entertaining farce Don’t Dress for Dinner. 

 For every ticket you buy for £17, MMF will receive £7.36. All monies MMF receive goes to Museum projects.

MMF Trustees warmly invite you, your family, friends, and guests to enjoy an entertaining night at the theatre while at the same time supporting our wonderful Museum.

The more tickets you buy, the more you will help MMF fund better support for Maidstone Museum.         THANK YOU

PLEASE ORDER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS TICKETS ARE EXPECTED TO SELL FAST. ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MMF BY OCTOBER 31st.

 

EASY WAYS TO BOOK 

1.  You can order tickets, with cash or cheque, at the Friends’ Shop in Fremlin Walk (open every Friday and Saturday 10am – 3pm

2.  You can email your order to MMF Secretary Trevor Sturgess at trevorsturgess@virginmedia.com, stating how many tickets you would like and giving your name and address. 

Please arrange a bank transfer for the full amount to THE MAIDSTONE MUSEUMS FOUNDATION, 82-61-26, 30117961, using the reference “Your initial + surname + THEATRE”. Once the money has been transferred, he will post the tickets. Or tickets can be held for you to collect from the Friends’ shop (opening times above).

3.  Complete the form attached here (.docx file) and send with your cheque, payable to Maidstone Museums’ Foundation, to Trevor Sturgess at 51 Pennine Way, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8UF (telephone: 07793 047863)

 

Download the PDF flyer for this events here or double click the adjacent image of the poster.

 

Events at the Museum

Also there are special exhibition events in the Museums. MMF Friends can secure 25% discount on the entry price for these events. 

The link below will take you to the Museums’ website where each exhibition is listed and you can apply to attend. You will need your MMF Friend number to obtain the discount (on your Friends’ membership card).