Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the UK’s Autumn budget announcements this week, and has set aside millions for the culture sector, but is it enough?

Following the roadmap out of lockdown, the UK government has eased restrictions on social interaction, the cultural and hospitality sectors and international travel, though there are concerns about the spread of the new ‘Indian’ variant.

"How many people can say they have seen the drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci up close? Or handled a Shabti from Ancient Egypt?" 

Stay engaged with the museums and heritage scene even during lockdown

My recent ‘spotlight’ #twinterviews are with the “brilliant” #untitled10 currently exhibiting at The Bowes Museum. Lady Kitt is an award winning Drag King and maker described as an "International superstar of feminism" and as "Outstanding." 

Come and explore free hands-on activities for all ages including making a brain hat, discovering the tricks our eyes play on us and finding out about the psychology of emotions.

11am - 3pm

Paula Moore the Director at Talkin’ Culture is currently talking to emerging historic conservators to create a series of Q&A blog and understand more about the conditions to work in applied arts and craft. Paula is presenting the same Q&A to each participant and will then draw on common themes.     

Paula Moore the Director at Talkin’ Culture is currently talking to emerging historic conservators through a series of blog Q&As to understand more about working with applied arts and craft. 

We speak to the Community, Learning and Volunteer Officer of the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust

This is a review of my recent visit to the Doncaster Museum and Arts Gallery.

Karl Jobson works for the National Space Centre. I found more about the NSC at the Museums and Heritage Show 2017.

The buzz of the Museum and Heritage show, housed in the momentous Olympia West, hit me as soon as I entered the space.