Each year, SEMFed offers a travel bursary in honour of Martin Howe, an ex-President of the Federation who was involved in the organisation for many years. Martin Howe was Curator at Peterborough Museum from the 1980s to the early 1990s, when he became ill and died at a young age. Together with Martin’s widow, the… Continue Reading
Study Trip 2019 — Copenhagen
The South and East Museums Federation is unique among UK Museum Federations in organising an annual study trip that gives members a rare opportunity to visit behind the scenes and meet members of staff from museums across Europe and beyond. Study trips are organised voluntarily by SEMFed members. It is a great opportunity to… Continue Reading
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden – Study Day Report
On Thursday 28th June SEMFed members had a splendiferous and marvellous study day at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, in Great Missenden, the home of one of the greatest children’s authors for 36 years. The Roald Dahl Museum is a unique site with a very special collection. Step through the unassuming entrance… Continue Reading
AGM 2018
Our AGM was held on the 28th of June 2018 at the Roald Dahl Museum in Great Missenden. If you would like to download and read the AGM Minutes, Annual Accounts, and President’s Report, please click on the corresponding link: AGM Minutes Annual Accounts 2018 President’s Report
2018 AGM and upcoming study day
We are looking forward to our next SEMFed Study Day to the Roald Dahl Museum in Great Missenden on the 28th June. It looks set to be a great day and tickets are available here. On this day we will also have our Annual General Meeting (AGM). As a membership organisation this is your chance to… Continue Reading
Palace House, Newmarket — Study day report
Yes, it really is a racehorse. On Friday 11th May SEMFed members had a wonderfully inspiring and enjoyable study day in the surroundings of Palace House, Newmarket: National Heritage Centre for Horseracing and Sporting Art. The site has undergone a tremendous transformation over the past few years from semi dereliction to the well-cared for… Continue Reading
Palace House 11 May — Programme now confirmed!
We look forward to welcoming members to Palace House, Newmarket for our next study day. The programme will be as follows: 10.30 Arrival, Tea/Coffee 11.00 Member updates — please think about what you could tell other members about what you’re doing 12.00 Presentation and Q&A Briony Jackson, Assistant Curator Hazel Courtley, Community Engagement Manager 13.00… Continue Reading
Cologne in January — Study Trip 2018 Report by Anne-Marie Joffrin
My name is Anne-Marie Joffrin and I took over the responsibility of voluntary Curator in 2015 at Dorchester Abbey Museum (Dorchester on Thames, UK). I became an affiliate member of the South East Museums Federation a few months ago and had the privilege to join the Study Trip 2018 in Cologne. SEMF offers many opportunities… Continue Reading
Curiosity, Exploration and Discovery at Langley Academy, Friday 3rd November 2017
As I arrived at Langley Academy I was struck by how different it was from my secondary school. The security gate, the guard and its sheer scale, all seemed so dissimilar to my perceptions. Why, you might ask, are SEMFed visiting a school? Don’t you usually visit museums? Well, yes we do, however Langley Academy… Continue Reading
Martin Howe Bursary — SEMFed Study Trip 2018
Each year, SEMFed offers a travel bursary in honour of Martin Howe, an ex-President of the Federation who was involved in the organisation for many years. Martin Howe was Curator at Peterborough Museum from the 1980s to the early 1990s, when he became ill and died at a young age. Together with Martin’s widow, the… Continue Reading