How you can get involved

The museum is totally independent, financed by entrance money, shop sales, donations, and membership fees. It is run by a group of volunteers, many of whom have been there for a long time, and there are a number of jobs being done which could be shared out better if they had even more volunteers. If you think you could offer your time to help on a regular basis, go along and speak to one of the office-bearers on duty on Sunday. Failing that, call in any Wednesday and have a word with the museum manager, Tom Macleod.

The museum has a substantial membership base, but could do with lots more. Joining is not expensive and entitles you to free access whenever the museum is open. You will also receive a regular newsletter about the museum’s activities. So why not sign up at the shop reception desk on the day, or any time you can fit in a visit, or just give the museum a ring during opening hours?

Remember the museum is a community project, and your support will keep it going and help make it flourish even more successfully.