Museum honours stalwart volunteer with new talks
A new series of local history talks is being launched by the Brampton Museum in memory of a long-serving volunteer.
Stan Mayer dedicated hundreds of hours to bringing history to life for residents of all ages, over more than a decade, before he passed away last year.
Now, thanks to financial support from the National Lottery Heritage Lottery Fund, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s award-winning heritage and cultural venue is hosting a special round of events on the first Sunday of the month for the first time – to engage new audiences – as a tribute to Stan’s legacy.
Delyth Copp, Culture and Arts Manager, said:
Stan was a valued member of the museum’s volunteer team for many years. He was a kind, modest and generous man who we were very fond of. He mostly worked with the museum’s archives – he loved an old map – but he also loved to interact with the public to share his knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the museum. Stan is greatly missed by us all and we are honoured to have known him.”
Local historian Steve Booth is taking a look back at the life of innovative ceramic artist Clarice Cliff, and the Bizarre girls, for the inaugural event on Sunday, 6 July at 2pm. Admission costs £5 and proceeds will help to raise vital funds to ensure the museum remains open with free general admission for all visitors. Tickets can be booked online.
Cllr. Craig Skelding, Cabinet member for leisure, culture and heritage, added:
It’s great news that the museum is able to launch this initiative. It will enable residents who can’t visit during the week to discover more of the hidden history available on their doorstep. What a fitting way to pay tribute to Stan’s commitment and dedication over all those years.
Brampton Museum is an award-winning and beloved local attraction which showcases more than 2,000 years of borough history. It’s free for everyone to enjoy and it’s down to the hard work and enthusiasm of council staff and valued volunteers, like Stan, which ensures it continues to hold such a special place in local people’s hearts.”
There is always something interesting to see and do at the Brampton Museum, from changing exhibitions and galleries to a lively events programme. For more information, please visit the museum’s website. It’s located in the award-winning Brampton Park which features well maintained gardens, a children’s playground, miniature railway, sandpit, sensory garden and bird aviary.