Richard shares this report from the launch of the
A launch event was held at the Ventnor Heritage Centre at the end of last month to celebrate the substantial Museum refurbishment that took place during the winter closure.
A short speech came from the Ventnor Mayor, Jason Mack, a Trustee of the Ventnor Local History Society, who said how valuable the Museum was to the town and how excellent the refurbishment had been.
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This was followed by an address from the Local History Society Chair, Janet Griffin. She congratulated Michael Freeman for leading the team of volunteers who contributed in many capacities from painting walls to making Victorian clothes for the new window displays.
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Also thanked were those who sponsored panels for the new display screens which have brightened the Museum and allowed easier access for wheelchair users. The new, digitised displays will allow the content of screen panels to be easily changed and a finding activity for children will be available for the school summer holidays.
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Guests included representatives of local community groups, Island local history societies and individuals and local businesses who sponsored the display screens.
Visit Isle of Wight will be promoting the Ventnor Museum on their Website.
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Great progress was made last winter, and the refurbishment will continue with new themed topics appearing this summer and further changes to be implemented in the next winter closure.
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Come and discover Ventnor and the Undercliff for yourself at 11 Spring Hill, Ventnor, PO38 1PE.
For more information about the Museum and it’s work please visit our Website. All are most welcome!
