Ever fancied working for the National Trust of Guernsey? The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park currently has vacancies for part time staff weekend positions from this September and we would be keen to hear from anyone interested in taking up the posts. The posts offer valuable work experience in a paid position for a charity […]
CONTINUE READINGJob spec for weekend staff (Sep jobs) Ever fancied working for the National Trust of Guernsey? The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park currently has vacancies for part time staff for the 2016/17 season and would be keen to hear from anyone interested in taking up the posts. The posts offer valuable work experience in a […]
CONTINUE READINGWelcome back to ‘Collection Connection’. The series celebrates people’s special connection with the different parts of Guernsey Heritage displayed at the Folk & Costume Museum. The series will continue with a new addition every couple of weeks so return to keep up with the series going forward. Today’s Collection Connection covers the ormer shells found as part […]
CONTINUE READINGWelcome back to ‘Collection Connection’. The series celebrates people’s special connection with the different parts of Guernsey Heritage displayed at the Folk & Costume Museum. The series will continue with a new addition every couple of weeks so return to keep up with the series going forward. Today’s Collection Connection covers the pig carcass found as part […]
CONTINUE READINGEver fancied working for the National Trust of Guernsey? The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park currently has vacancies for part time staff for the 2015 season (March – October) and would be keen to hear from anyone interested in taking up the posts. The posts offer valuable work experience in a paid position for a charity […]
CONTINUE READINGAs the first part of the ongoing series celebrating people’s special connection with different parts of Guernsey Heritage displayed at the Folk & Costume Museum today’s Collection Connection covers the Parlophone which can be found in the Parlour at the museum. Dorothe – Museum Assitant ‘The parlophone changes the museum from being a quiet place into being […]
CONTINUE READINGDo you have a favourite item or exhibit at the Folk & Costume Museum? Does any item in particular at the museum bring back your childhood memories of life on Guernsey? Do you have a personal connection or story of life in Guernsey that is tied to one of the exhibits on display? Why not share your special […]
CONTINUE READINGIf you have not had a chance already to visit our Christmas Shop at the Museum this year it will be running until Dec 21st with as usual FREE mulled wine and minced pies every friday for all visitors. As part of the Museum’s celebration of Christmas this year we will also be starting tomorrow our […]
CONTINUE READINGFollowing feedback in recent years the Folk & Costume museum has decided to launch an investigation into how much the name of the museum accurately relates to people what the museum has to offer or if as it goes ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet’ The museum now houses a range of attractions from Victorian recreations […]
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There’s a favourite Island event this Sunday, when the Guernsey Vintage and Classic Tractor Club park up and run from the Museum Courtyard. Vintage and classic tractors assemble on the Courtyard providing a glorious display of tractors, dating from early-mid 20thC to now, a Classic tractor within living memory. For tractor fans and those appreciating […]
Get bidding for two nights at Fermain Tower as National Trust of Guernsey’s BBC Children in Need fundraiser. We are auctioning: Two nights at Fermain Tower Check in: 2pm Saturday, 5 Dec Check out: 10.30am Monday, 7 Dec All money will be donated to Children in Need. A stay at Fermain Tower may be a […]
The Christmas Courtyard Market at Folk and Costume Museum is in the diary for Monday 14th December. All thanks to our stallholders and visitors over the last few years, this is now a firm favourite as an out of town Christmas get together. The Courtyard combines with our much-loved Museum Christmas shop and carols around […]