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  • Action for Happiness: Optimistic October

    Action For Happiness is a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society.

    Each month they release a “Monthly Action Calendar”, which is packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world.

    This month’s theme is Optimistic October. Actions to help you focus on what really matters.

    Use their calendar below, or the Action for Happiness App, to do more good this month.

    Find out more about Action for Happiness and view their previous monthly action calendars.

  • Updated Smoking Policy

    Dear Colleague,

    Please find attached a revised and updated Smoking Policy applicable to both Staff and Visitors, together with a map of the designated smoking areas.

    Please read the policy in full. Key points include:

    • Staff & volunteers (Colleagues) cannot smoke anywhere on site other than the staff only designated smoking zones. These are the staff area of the original car park and on the towpath directly behind the Bottle and Glass. Staff should NOT go across the canal bridge to the Dudley Canal Trust (DCT) and use their designated smoking area, as this will lead to conflict with the DCT.
    • Visitors can not smoke in any building, semi-closed buildings or locations.
    • Visitors should be gently directed to only smoke or vape in visitor designated smoking areas, which are behind the Newcomen Engine and the the far side of the lifting bridge by Brown’s Bridge. There will be a clear sign on the fence/wall and a galvanised bucket filled with sand at each location.
    • In the interest of staff safety , please only signpost visitors to the Visitor Smoking Designated areas. Signposting should be done in a mindful and respectful manger. If visitors ignore your suggestion, please do not persist.
    • The only instance when a visitor can be instructed to not smoke is if they are entering a building with a live cigarette or vape.
    • All colleagues should always remain calm, professional and polite in their communication to visitors.
    • For the avoidance of doubt, Staff & Volunteers cannot smoke in the visitor designated smoking areas.

    If you have any questions, please contact your Line Manager.

  • Are you interested in serving on the Committee?

    Are you interested in serving on the Committee?

    Hi all,

    The Black Country Society exists to promote interest in the past, present and future of the Black Country (https://www.blackcountrysociety.com/).

    They are looking for new members to join their Committee, who can contribute to the Society’s successful development and expansion in the future, particularly in areas such as community engagement, public relations and organising events.

    If you are interested in serving on the Committee, please contact the Chairman, Dr Malcolm Dick on [email protected] with a brief indication of what you might be able to offer.

    Many Thanks.

  • Staff Excursion – Horse Riding! 🐎

    Hi all,

    On Sunday, members of staff went on a pony trekking trip to Grange Trekking Centre in Abergavenny and had the most wonderful time!

    Participants of the trek wanted to share their pony experiences, so please enjoy the photographs attached. Plus, there are talks of another trek next year!

    If you’d like to find out more about the Trekking Centre and experience, visit https://www.grangetrekking-wales.co.uk  or speak to a member of our Animal Management team.

    Thank you for sharing team!

     

  • People News (Update 27/09/2022)

    Welcomes

    This month we have welcomed a number of new Historic Characters to our Engagement Ops team.

     

    Farewells

    Manahil Waseem left this month after coming to the end of her fixed term contract with us. Manahil supported our “Unwrapping the Past” collections project as Project Coordinator. She is continuing her work with Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

    We are also saying goodbye to Kevin Lowe, Historic Character/Metalworker, who has decided to retire at the end of the month, after 22 years at the Museum, to spend some well-deserved time with his wife and family.

  • Interim Franking Procedures

    Message to all staff – please note interim franking procedures

    The franking machine has now been moved to the guide hut. This is part of the process of relocating the Reception function to the guide hut.

    For the next few days while we wait for Reception to be transferred fully, staff should take post to the hut to frank it and then put it in the mail bag in Rolfe Street reception for collection.

    We are hoping to complete the full relocation of Reception by the end of this week, and at that stage the franked post can be left at the guide hut for collection.

    Thank you for your understanding during this process.

     

    If you have any questions, please contact Admissions.

  • Preparing And Cooking Food – Staff Notice

    Preparing And Cooking Food – Staff Notice

    All staff and volunteers must only use designated break areas and equipment provided by the Museum, to prepare or cook food for consumption by themselves or their colleagues.

    Please note, all members of staff are instructed not to bring in their own cooking equipment into any of the staff kitchens, rest areas or anywhere else within the museum’s grounds.

    Food prepared or cooked for consumption by members of the public must be prepared in a designated catering kitchen by trained staff from the Enterprise team. Any change to this needs to be requested via your line manager who will liaise with Janet Brennan in the first instance to assess the safety and suitability of the request. A decision will then be made as to whether the cooking can go ahead with the correct safety measures in place, or whether the request will be declined and other options considered.

    If you have any concerns or questions, please contact your Line Manager.

    Thank you.

  • Book of condolence – please sign before Friday 30 September

    A book of condolence is currently in the Visitor Welcome Centre and is open to all visitors, staff and volunteers to sign and leave their respects for Her Majesty The Queen.

    The book will be removed on Friday 30 September, where it will then be placed into the Museum’s archives.

    Please feel free to add your message of respect.

  • Free Staff Tickets For Festival Of Light!

    Hi all,

    Join us this October to celebrate our Festival of Light as we bring together a celebration of our historic lighting collection and the cultural festival of light, Diwali.

    Date: Saturday 15th October

    Time: 4:00-8.30pm (Please note, tickets for this event are valid for entry from 4pm)

    Make your own special lantern, try your hand at traditional candle dipping and meet the Historical Lighting club who will be at the Museum based in St James School over the weekend.
    The procession will start at 7.30pm, where you too can take part, light up your hand made lantern and join the procession, which will be accompanied by South Asian Dohl drummers and musicians.

    We encourage staff to join the festivities for free!

    Staff are allowed a maximum of 5 tickets each and can only have tickets for themselves and not request on behalf of other staff.

    If you are interested, please visit Sales & Ticketing directly to obtain your tickets.

    We look forward to seeing you soon.

  • Mental Health First Aider Update

    The Museum has a team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to provide support to colleagues who are experiencing poor mental wellbeing or just need someone to talk to. Please find below the details of the Museum’s updated MHFAs should you wish to have a supportive conversation with someone about your wellbeing. MHFAs can also signpost you to useful resources and professional help and support. Please be assured that any contact and discussion with a MHFA will remain confidential between the two of you.

    A copy of the above can be found in break areas across site.

    We have implemented a rota to ensure that there will be an on-duty MHFA each week to provide Mental Health First Aid to someone experiencing a mental health issue or crisis. This has been in place from the week commencing 28 February 2022. Details of the on-duty MHFA will be shared at morning briefings.