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 2009/10

Wed 16 September: TENNYSON - A celebration of Tennyson's bi-centenary. By Elizabeth Hutchings

Wed 21 October: HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL GEMS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN - Looking at the beauty and buildings of the area. By Eric Sieler

Wed 18 November: THE WAR YEARS THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ISLAND SCHOOLBOY - Local recollections. By Don Margham

Wed 16 December: CHRISTMAS PARTY AND PAST LUMINARIES OF RYDE - The 'movers and shakers' who helped to develop Ryde. By Janette Gregson

January - no meetings

Wed 10 February: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & LOOKING AT MODERN HOUSES - Twentieth century developments. By Johanna Jones

Wed 17 March: MY LOVE OF WALKING - WHERE IT HAS LED ME - Some of Gill's adventures. By Gill Green