Friends
This society was formed in 1953 to support the Museum and promote its interests. Members provide financial help through their subscriptions and fund-raising, and some members also give practical help in the Museum as volunteers. As an independent charitable trust, the Museum greatly values the support provided by its Friends. Anyone over the age of 16 may become a member. The membership year runs from 1 January, but new members are welcome at any time. To join the Friends, send your subscription of £10 per person (or £16 for two people living at the same address), payable to the Friends of Carisbrooke Castle Museum, to the Assistant Treasurer (Membership), The Friends, Carisbrooke Castle Museum, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY
As well as knowing that you are supporting an important Isle of Wight museum, you will be able to attend a programme of talks and other events held at the Museum throughout the year. Some of the talks are on local history themes.
Current programme 2010/11
Wed 21 April 2010: MY VIEW OF ISLAND LIFE: as High Sheriff and Deputy Lieutenant, by Judi Griffin
Wed 19 May 2010: THE CURIOSITIES OF METAL DETECTING: seeking the Island's past, by Robin Mitchell
Wed 16 June 2010: MESSENGER BOY TO MANAGER: a working life in the Post Office, by Peter Parslow
Wed 21 July 2010: A VICTORIAN TOUR OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT: the difficulties and excitements of travel to the Island for the early tourists, by Bob Longton
August: no meeting
Wed 15 Sept 2010: ELLEN'S JOURNEY: stories from out inspirational yachtswoman, Dame Ellen MacArthur
Wed 20 Oct 2010: SPAIN 1900 TO PRESENT DAY: a slice of Spanish history, by John Sole
Wed 17 Nov 2010: ISLAND VICARS FROM c.1600: a look at the lives and backgrounds of clergy with IW connections, by Richard Smout
Wed 15 Dec 2010: CHRISTMAS PARTY and CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: a look at the festive season through the years, by Sarah Lang
January: no meeting
Wed 16 February: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and A LOCAL GENIUS - JOHN MILNE, by John Milne
Wed 16 March: NEW DISCOVERIES from excavating around the gatehouse and the site of Princess Beatrice's garden, by Michael Russell (English Heritage)