October Guest Speaker

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Just a reminder that our October speaker, Kerry Easton, will be talking about ‘Needlework Tools Through the Ages”.

You are invited to join us at our museum at 1 Bent Street, Concord on Saturday, 1st October 2022 at 1:30 for a 2:00 pm prompt start, to find out more about this subject.

Following the talk, you are invited to stay for some light refreshments and a chance to chat with the speaker and our volunteers.

These talks are open to everyone. Admission is FREE but donations are always welcome to support our museum.

See posters under “Guest Speakers” on our website for full details. Please feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested.

 

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