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Mummy helps boost museum gallery fund
ANEVENING of fundraising has been held for the redevelopment of Maidstone Museum’s Ancient Civilisations gallery amid “un- precedented” interest in its mum- mified artefacts. Heritage Lottery Fund cash will
be used to modernise the building, but local benefactors will be needed to complete the work. The event, which attracted busi-
ness leaders and local dignitaries, enjoyed a guest appearance by BBC TV’s Meet The Ancestors presenter, Julian Richards. Mr Richards said recent scans of Maidstone Museum’s mummy, Ta- Kush, had helped to unravel the se- crets of the past. Museum directorVictoria Barlow
said: “Tthe level of interest in our mummy and our Ancient Civilisa- tions gallery is unprecedented, so to be able to welcome so many sup- porters to this fundraising event represents a great opportunity to showcase the level of work that has been invested into unveiling the se- crets held within the collection. “We hope that other parties inter-
Victoria Barlow, Julian Richards and Mark Baker with mummy Ta-Kush
ested in pledging their support to our work and the revised gallery won’t hesitate to get in touch. We are thankful to Julian Richards for taking the time to visit and show his appreciation for the work under- taken at Maidstone Museum.” Mark Baker, chairman of Maid-
stone Museums’ Foundation, said: “The gallery is one of Maidstone Museum’s most popular attrac- tions, and plays an integral role in the educational services.
“The funding we have secured through the Heritage Lottery Fund will enable us to modernise the gallery, but it’s essential thatwe en- courage the support of local busi- nesses and benefactors to help us complete the work.” To become a supporter of theAn- cient Civilisations gallery and other projects run by the Maidstone Mu- seum Foundation, call Lyn Palmer on 01622 602862 or email exhibi-
tions@maidstone.gov.uk today.
News 40 years selling
local produce BEARSTED Country Market has celebrated its 40th anniversary. The market has been held each Saturday – except for three weeks after Christmas – for the last 40 years, at the WI Hall, in The Street. The co-operative sells home-
made cakes, pastries and savouries, jams, marmalades, chutneys and free-range eggs, seasonal plants, produce and crafts. The market is open from 10am to 11.15am every Saturday. The mar- kets restart again in the new year on January 21. Entry is free.
Bazaar total
MAIDSTONE Mencap members have thanked everyone who helped them to raise £995 at their Christmas bazaar. Organiser Ann Tutte said: “This
was a great result. A huge thank you to all the people who came along to help. “And thank you to everyone who
came along to see Santa and spend their money.” The group’s Grand Christmas
Draw also took place at the bazaar at Cobtree Hall, bringing in a fur- ther £752. Thanks went to all who bought tickets or donated prizes.
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