EVENTS

On Saturday 22nd September 2018 we had a very enjoyable regional day, courtesy of the Friends Group at the Higgins, in Bedford. There was a full agenda, which resulted in excellent feedback from those attending. Like:“A great networking opportunity - we all have problems/issues to discuss. I found this an invaluable event” The day started with an introduction to the Higgins…Read more →

The World Federation of Friends of Museums (WFFM)  promotes and spreads the idea of Friends of museums worldwide and represents about 2 million individual Friends of museums worldwide.   BAFM is an active member and has been associated with the Federation since its earliest days.  Rosemary Marsh, BAFM Vice President, Norah Dunbar, our International Representative and Alex Walker, Acting Chair…Read more →

BAFM Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Day, 2018A delightful day for everyone was the 2018 Yorkshire Regional Conference by the Friends of Roman Aldborough.  Haris Livas-Dawes (BAFM Regional Co-ordinator) said, "I don't think another area of Britain could match this place for community spirit." There were various groups, all contributing to the welfare of this beautiful place. The conference was not…Read more →

The BAfM AGM/Conference will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Laing Art Gallery, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AG. The theme will be "The Value of Friends' Organisations in a Changing Social and Economic Climate". We shall focus on the invaluable contribution of Friends and volunteers to museums, art galleries, heritage sites…Read more →