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Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
August 21, 2012

MERL Traditional Craft Fair 2012 – calling local craftspeople!

Applications are invited for the 2012 Traditional Craft Fair to be held at MERL in November We are pleased to…

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
July 20, 2012

Press Release: Uni Museum brings rural past alive for families

With the school summer holidays approaching, the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) is launching new family tours as part…

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
July 9, 2012

Press Release: Celebrating our sporting heritage as Olympic torch arrives

As the crowds gather to welcome the Olympic torch to Reading, the Museum of English Rural life at the University…

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
June 1, 2012

Press Release: University recognised for giving volunteers a great experience

The University of Reading Museums and Special Collections Service (UMASCS) has been recognised for the outstanding opportunities and support it…

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
June 1, 2012

Press Release: Join the Jubilee fun at Museum fete this June!

Free craft workshops, morris dancing and pedalling your own smoothies! These are just some of the attractions families can enjoy…

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
April 18, 2012

Photo opportunity: MERL offers a 'green welcome'!

Photo opportunity on April 19th, 12pm – the press are invited to photograph BTCV and MERL volunteers putting the final…

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
March 22, 2012

MERL Fellowship scheme for 2012-13

Applications are now being invited for the Gwyn E. Jones MERL Fellowship scheme for 2012-13, tenable for up to twelve…

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
March 20, 2012

Local people invited to take part in 'Project Berkshire'

MERL is asking for local people to contribute ideas for a project that is producing a record of the Berkshire countryside….

Author
Alison Hilton
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Published Date
March 16, 2012

'Your Project Berkshire' photography competition launched

The Museum of English Rural Life has teamed up with Reading Post/getreading to invite the public to record their favourite rural…