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Friends of the Bate

The Friends exist to support the Bate Collection in all aspects of its work.

Current projects

Current projects supported by the Friends' include: the provision of a computer for use in the gallery, support towards the purchase, restoration and photography of new specimens.  We have recently provided a Sound Guide for visitors including samples of instruments in the collection being played.  This has been a huge hit with our visitors.  Our next major project is to assist with the production of gallery guides.

Benefits of membership

·       Newsletter three times a year containing articles about the Collection and events

·       Informal musical introductions to the collection

·       Musical events including concerts

·       Lectures on musical instruments, composers and society

·       Exclusive access to the museum for private events

·       The satisfaction of aiding the Collection in the acquisition, maintenance and display of important musical instruments

·       Discounts at the Collection's shop, which has many unusual and eccentric musical gifts, to suit all pockets and ages

Friends committee:

Chairman:  Jeremy Montagu

Secretary:  Sarah Montagu

Treasurer:  Lee j Palmer

Members:

David Edwards

Isabelle Carre

David Millard (Chairman elect)

Jo Fearnley

Peter Mickelthwait

Andy Lamb (ex Officio)

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 As well as all the usual Friends' activities, many members actively participate in the Bate Volunteer programme.  Recent activities have included:  Helping with and preparing special exhibitions; Assisting with conservation of the collection; Playing instruments for sound samples for the audio guide; And..... Helping Andy tidy the workroom (not a very popular activity).