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  • Forging Ahead Colleague Briefings

    We will be holding staff briefings to update all colleagues on the Museum’s progress, plans for the opening of our new street and the characters we will be unveiling.

    These briefings will take place on:

    • Monday 12 June 2023
    • Tuesday 13 June 2023
    • Wednesday 21 June 2023

    All the briefings will be held in The Brickworks and will commence at 9.00, finishing at 9.45.

    Many of you will already be scheduled by your Line Managers to attend one of these sessions, please volunteer your name on the attached signup sheet if you have not yet been contacted.

    All contracted colleagues are mandated to attend these sessions. We would also strongly urge colleagues from both our volunteer and casual community to all attend.

    You only need to attend one of the briefing sessions.

    Refreshments will be provided.

    Can you please sign up using the following link: All Colleague Briefings

    If you have any trouble signing up for the briefing because you do not have a BCLM email address, please speak to your Line Manager who will be able to add your name for you.

    Thank you.

  • We need your help! – Packaging Workshop: Tue 6th June (10am-3pm)

    We need your help! – Packaging Workshop: Tue 6th June (10am-3pm)

    Dear all,

    Our Collections and Research teams would like some help making historic packaging for the new development, specifically for the first row of shops in the heart of the new 1940s-60s town.

    We have a drop-in session on Tuesday 6th June from 10am – 3pm.

    You are welcome to pop in any time and don’t have to stay for the whole day. We have lots of boxes which require making up for the displays, so any help would be hugely appreciated.

    If you are interested in getting involved, please contact our Collections team via [email protected].

    Thank you.

  • Weekly Ops – how to get involved

    Weekly Ops – how to get involved

    With various new starters joining the Museum recently, we thought that it would be useful to remind everyone about our ‘Weekly Museum Activity Update’, also known as ‘Weekly Ops’.

    It has been flagged in recent meetings that information is getting missed and attendance can be low. Therefore, please read the following information carefully and familiarise yourself with the current process of Weekly Ops.

    What is Weekly Ops? 

    Weekly Ops is a great form of communication for all teams across the Museum where you will find out what’s happening at the Museum over the next seven days.

    Teams will individually share department headlines, new future dates for the diary and team updates – such as any annual leave, work-from-home requests and any absences – on a PowerPoint slide.

    At least one member of each team is required to be present so they can share updates on specific projects.

    When is it? 

    Every Wednesday at 10am on Teams. Each team is required to fill in their slide by 5pm on the previous Monday. This is done via Teams – Weekly Museum Activity Update>General.

    The latest PowerPoint slide will be available for you to edit at the bottom. Please see below:

    How do I get on the invite list? 

    Your Line Manager will need to request an invite from Nick Sellers, Head of Museum Operations.

    What do I do with the information? 

    By attending Weekly Ops, you are the representative for your team and must pass on key information to the rest of your team. Therefore, please take notes throughout. After receiving feedback, many teams communicate key information via an email to their team or via a separate Teams channel for their team. Use whatever works best for you and your team.

    Any questions, please email [email protected].

  • BCLM Costume Policy

    Earlier this year, the Historic Character and Costume Working Group reviewed and updated the Museum’s Costume Policy to make it more inclusive and relevant to Forging Ahead.

    The team would like to brief all staff on the Costume Policy and inform all that the request forms, Costume Request Form and Specialist Costume Request form, are now available.

    Additionally, if you require historic costume, you will need to complete one of the forms and have this approved by your supervisor or manager, who will forward it to the Costume Team.

    Former Research and Interpretation Coordinator, Claire Robinson, prepared an informative presentation on the new policy. The presentation also includes the style guide Hayley and her team are working towards, and include advice/inspiration on hairstyles and accessories. Please read this thoroughly.

    If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

    Thanks.

  • Packaging Help!

    Packaging Help!

    We would like some help making historic packaging for the new forging ahead development. We have lots of boxes which require making up for our displays.

    We have a drop-in session on Thursday 1st June from 10am – 3pm.

    If you are interested in helping out please contact [email protected]

    Thanks!

  • Casting Call Out!

    Are you interested in becoming an extra?

    Extras are required for ‘The Soldier on Smithdown Road’ filming in early July.

     

    Details below:

    Potential dates: 4th, 5th, 6th July

    Potential times: 1700-0000

    Time Period: 1947

    Other: Would need own outfits where possible, working-class 40s style daywear (slacks, shirts, suitable shoes, coats, hats, dresses for women)

    Caucasian males of all ages and Caucasian women aged 40-60 approx.

    please be aware that the group of extras for this scene will be depicting an anti-semitic mob

     

    Please note, the information above has been provided by the casting company.

    Any questions, please email [email protected] (Daisy (Abboudi) Pell Scholes)

    Thanks.

  • Mental Health Awareness Week

    Mental Health Awareness Week

    Meet Kate, our Corporate Sales and Development Manager.

    Kate Kirkpatrick is one of our Mental Health First Aiders at the Museum and spent some time discussing the importance of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. Here at the Museum, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and supported working environment for everyone.

    Why is being a Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) important to you?

    “Mental health is something that has touched my own family, and many people close to me. I believe having MHFAs available who are trained to deal with issues in the workplace is so important. It helps to provide an open and supportive culture around mental health encouraging more people to open up and get the help they need.”

    How do you feel supported at the Museum?

    “There are a number of MHFAs who have been trained for colleagues to speak to and there is a good support mechanism in place to ensure all employees feel able to share when they feel they are struggling. I also feel supported by my line manager and wider team, and we have an Employee Assistance Programme too.”

    What advice do you have to someone who may be struggling?

    “Speak to someone you trust and where possible, reach out to an MHFA, who will offer initial support and refer you to the most appropriate care needed.”

    If you need to speak to someone, we have various MHFAs. More information can be found on flyers in staff areas.

    We also have a quiet room above Doos if you need a safe space for reflection or a break.

  • Eurovision Sweepstake – be in it to win it!

    Looking forward to the Eurovision Song Contest? Us too! Why not get involved in the Sweepstake?

    1st prize: all sweepstake proceeds

    2nd prize: a bottle of Prosecco

    3rd prize: a box of chocolates

    £1 per lucky dip.

    If you would like to join, please see a People & Culture Team member.

    The closing date to Enter is Friday 12th May 2023 (limited luck dip)

  • Q&A Slips – All Colleague Briefings

    Q&A Slips – All Colleague Briefings

    Hi,

    If you have a question you would like to be asked at our upcoming All Colleague Briefings, there are anonymous question slips in staff rest areas that can be returned to a member of People & Culture or deposited in the black box outside of their office in Canalside (past the kitchen at the far end).

    Alternatively, you can download the Q&A slip and email to [email protected].

    If you have any questions, please contact a member of the People & Culture team.

    Thank you.

  • Have your say on our future strategy – survey now open

    Have your say on our future strategy – survey now open

    As we continue to work on developing a new strategy for the Museum for 2024 onwards, now is your chance to get involved and tell us what matters to you.

    Alongside all the great things we currently do, we have identified six ideas we’d like to get your input on by completing a short survey by clicking on the link below.

    https://info746830.typeform.com/to/jgW5QWJr

    Responses are anonymous and the survey will close on Friday 14 April 2023.

    Please let us know if you require assistance or a hard copy of the survey by emailing [email protected].

     

    Thank you.

    Carolyn and Vicki

    Co-Directors of Development