Work Experience Diary: Carys
When considering work experience, I always knew I’d like to go to The Bowes Museum. I’ve been visiting the Museum
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Work Experience Diary: Abbie-Rebecca
I wanted to do my work experience at The Bowes Museum because museums, especially those with extensive art collections, greatly
Meet Swan Explainer, Marilyn Elm
When an opportunity was offered to volunteer as a ‘Swan Explainer’ at The Bowes Museum, I welcomed the chance to
Meet Curiosity Activator, Lucy Readman
I started volunteering in October last year as a Swan Explainer during the conservation of the Silver Swan automaton. As
Meet Library and Archives Volunteer, Rosie Bettison
I volunteer for the library and archives at The Bowes Museum, this role involves entering data on to the Museum’s
Meet Curiosity Activator, Alex Stoakes
I have been a Curiosity Activator Volunteer at the Museum since early April, when the four new gallery spaces first
Meet Gardening Volunteer, Gillian Pryce-Taylor
I moved to Barnard Castle ten years ago after a lifetime, well more than forty years, in education. My husband
Meet Co-Production Volunteer, Amy Bainbridge
My volunteering journey began last September when my youngest child started school. After struggling to find a job which would
October Conversation Wall: World Smile Day
5 Oct 2023
The Year of the Rabbit
The New Chinese Year starts today represented by the year of the Rabbit. The Rabbit is considered the luckiest of
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