Behind the scenes

Ok, so some of my resolutions are nothing to so with the subject matter of this blog and relate to important matters such as cake, wine and ‘spontaneous’ purchases (less of) and keeping in touch with friends (more of). Other resolutions are of a more professional tone, and I am keeping one of them RIGHT NOW by blogging. I resolve to blog more, and to persuade (nag, blackmail or otherwise pressurise) other colleagues to do the same. I am not going to make any rash promises about once a week (cats chance in hell), or even once a fortnight (still deeply unlikely), but I will do it.

So onto the meat of the offering, some predictions for the future…stare with me into my virtual crystal ball and see what 2010 is going to hold for East Lothian Museums. One thing is certain, we will be very busy and there is unlikely to be a dull moment. We are lucky - culture and heritage are live issues in East Lothian and there are lots of people taking an active positive interest in what we do and can do (from commenting on this blog, to volunteering with us). No sitting around in dusty stores for us!

We are working hard on the museum interpretation plans for the John Gray Centre in Haddington. In fact at time of writing the contract for the building work is about to be awarded! Tender documents are close to being finalised for the redevelopment of the interior of Dunbar Town House. The tender has been issued for the interpretation contract for Musselburgh Museum, and we are very much looking forward to seeing what ideas come back. Aside from big developments like these the Service will continue to work to provide a stimulating, fun, informative and accessible experience for as many visitors as possible at all of our venues - I don’t want Prestongrange Museum or John Muir’s Birthplace forgotten. Bookmark our websites and visit soon to see events and exhibitions programmes. Become a friend of ours on Facebook or visit us on Flickr, check us out on YouTube. We are everywhere (sort of like Big Brother, be far far less scary and intimidating)!

So, until next time…

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