Middlewich Heritage

Heritage Development Officer working for Middlewich Town Council. Unique job within a Local Council - working to achieve the best connection with heritage

[Middlewich Heritage @MiddlewichH]

Last day of Lock down spent with Middlewich Heritage Trust volunteers & the Lifting company It was amazing to see everything Lifted into place. Thanks to everyone involved Finally we are almost finished with the restoration
For project updates go to https://t.co/Fm3t8XXWN8

[Middlewich Heritage @MiddlewichH]

The final garden design for the Brunner Mond Memorial Garden is underway. Designer Karen Calnon from Brereton is pulling together all the suggestions from our public consultation held on Sat, can't wait to see the result! Thanks to our funders #NationalLottery #bagsofhelp

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The next Towpath Taskforce in Middlewich is on Fri 16th Nov, meeting at 9.30am for a 10am start, we aim to meet at Wardle Lock, Booth Ln, Middlewich CW10 0JJ Wear sturdy footwear and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. hot drink, biscuits, training, equip will be provided,

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Poppies taking shape!

[Wimboldsley Primary School @WimboldsleyCPS]

Our ceramic poppy making workshop is well underway with @MiddlewichH #WeWillRememberThem

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brilliant morning at Wimboldsley school! Thanks to Chester artist Neil Glendinning for the workshop to make clay poppies for the remembrance garden project

[Wimboldsley Primary School @WimboldsleyCPS]

Our poppies are really taking shape ! @MiddlewichH

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We are through to the Tesco Bags of help voting stage for our project Middlewich and the Great War Centenary. We are raising funds for a permanent garden of remembrance on Brooks Lane, working with schools and community groups please support by voting for us at your Tesco store!

[Middlewich Heritage @MiddlewichH]

Tune into Granada News tonight to see a short report on the Middlewich Great War project. 14 names from WWI were added to our war memorial which were researched by Geoff Page and Philip Andrews in conjunction with our Heritage Lottery Funded project, brill work done by both.

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Middlewich Library presents the book launch of 'The Fragrant Blossom of Middlewich' Volume II by Philip Andrews. In association with WWI remembrance centenary Fri 9th November, 2.30pm. Free to attend, refreshments available. Limited edition book of Middlewich soldiers in WWI

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The Middlewich Heritage Trust Calendar is now on sale! You can purchase it online at: https://t.co/Svgz5rD4Lo at £7.99 plus postage or buy your calendar from Temptations on Wheelock Street or from our office at Victoria Building on Lewin Street. Any profit helps trust projects

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16th Sept at 12 noon, we will be running a guided tour of Middlewich telling the story of salt making through time finishing at the Brine Pumps. This is the last time we will run this tour so don’t miss it. Starts at Victoria Building, CW10 9AT email [email protected]

[Middlewich Heritage @MiddlewichH]

16th Sept at 12 noon @ Victoria Building Lewin St, we will be doing a guided tour of Middlewich telling the story of salt through time & learning about our settlement from Iron Age to the 20th C. This is the last time we will run this tour so don’t miss it!

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Middlewich Heritage Trust is taking part in Heritage Open Days 15th & 16th Sept. It's your chance to see hidden places! On both days 1 - 4pm we will hold a special opening of Murgatroyd’s on Brooks Lane, the last intact brine pumps in the UK. So why not come along and learn more!

[Middlewich Heritage @MiddlewichH]

Middlewich Heritage Trust has received funding support from Historic England of £163,000, Association for Industrial Archaeology of £17,000 and thanks to National Lottery Players, Heritage Lottery Fund of £52,000 for the Restoration of Murgatroyd’s Brine Pumps!

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Join our volunteer group to help Middlewich Canals look their best!

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https://t.co/UQC8JYuXzV
Join in our volunteer group to help Middlewich Canals look their best!

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Heritage Open days @Middlewich 15th & 16th Sept. Free guided tour of our historical settlement 16th @victoria Building noon. Heritage Trail 15th @st Michaels Church noon to 4pm. Murgatroyd's Brine Pump open 15th & 16th, Brooks Lane 1-4pm. [email protected] 01606 833434

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I've got a new contact within Canal & Rivers Trust and we are keen to keep our volunteer days going. Middlewich Towpath Taskforce event dates are: Thurs 30th Aug, Sun 16th Sept, Thurs 27th Sept – 10am start
if anyone wants to volunteer to help, contact [email protected]

[Middlewich Heritage @MiddlewichH]

Heritage Open days @Middlewich 15th & 16th Sept. Free guided tour of our historical settlement 16th @victoria Building noon. Heritage Trail 15th @st Michaels Church noon to 4pm. Murgatroyd's Brine Pump open 15th & 16th, Brooks Lane 1-4pm. [email protected] 01606833434

[Middlewich Heritage @MiddlewichH]

New installation going in at Middlewich, Trent and Mersey Canal, three locks. Sculptural bench & way marker as part of the saltscape project funded by heritage @heritagelottery Lottery. Volunteer roles available either wed 13th or thurs 14th June email: [email protected]

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Middlewich Heritage Day Sat 30th Jun Join us for our first Heritage Day, guest speakers Dr Michael Nevell, senior Lecturer in Archaeology & Claire Moores. Venue: Middlewich Community Church CW10 0JG 10am-1pm. £4 non-members, £2 members 01606 833434 [email protected]