09/10/2026
LOSTWITHIEL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTION TO LOSTWITHIEL NEWSLETTER: October 2026
VACANCY FOR A MUSEUM SECRETARY: As a key position within the Lostwithiel Museum Association Committee structure this is an interesting role offering a wide variety of opportunities. The role could easily be adapted and shared to suit individual skills, interests and needs. For more information please contact Christine Walton on 01208 871456. END OF SEASON: As we begin our final month of the season it’s hard to believe that in a few weeks time we will be closing the museum for the winter period. Once again it’s time to say a very big thank you to LMA volunteers, members and visitors — without whom the museum couldn’t continue. If you haven’t yet had an opportunity to come and see us you still have until Friday 30 October to squeeze in a visit. Behind the scenes the museum will continue to be a hive of activity as we catch up with essential maintenance issues and preparation for the new season. If any existing or new volunteers want to join us in these activities please don’t hesitate to contact Christine Walton on 01208 871456. TOWN HERITAGE WALKS: With only a few weeks left to the end of the season a guided town heritage walk would be an excellent activity to include in the October half term holiday. The Wednesday walks start at 11.00am from outside the Community Centre in the main car park. Costing £5 (cash or card) per adult — no charge for children — the walk lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Thinking ahead to Christmas, the £5 Town Heritage Walks vouchers would make excellent gifts for family and friends. For more information please contact Pauline Gillett (Town Heritage Walks Co-ordinator) on 01208 872040. MUSEUM MATTERS MAGAZINE: Issue 21 of the in-house magazine is in the process of being distributed to LMA volunteers and members. For distribution queries please contact Richard Young (Editorial Team) on 01208 367051. We’re currently considering inclusions for Issue 22 so if you have any interesting ideas to share please contact Christine Walton on 01208 871456. FRIENDS OF LOSTWITHIEL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION: Included in Issue 21 of the Museum Matters magazine is a Renewal Form for continuing your membership of LMA and a LMA Application Form for new members to complete and return to
the Membership Secretary at the museum in Fore Street. The membership fee has been retained at £10 per household. This is remarkably good value for money — offering 2 magazines per year (Spring and Autumn) and an invitation to a complimentary Talk and Social event. By also completing the Gift Aid Declaration Form you will be helping LMA to claim an additional 25p for every £1 paid. The support you give by becoming a Friend of Lostwithiel Museum Association is vital to the continuation of this small independent museum. Thank you — your help is very much appreciated. MUSEUM WINDOW DISPLAY: Thank you to our volunteers and friends who helped create the characters for the Wind in the Willows window display. Mr Toad and his friends have since set up a temporary home in the library in Taprell House where they’re involved in a special project to encourage children with their reading and writing skills. Please take a look at the current window display which is being used to highlight and promote our various museum achievements. LOST IN ART: We were delighted with the numbers of visitors who came to the museum during the Lost in Art event on 12 September. This was yet another success for the town, helping to put Lostwithiel and the museum on the map as a ‘go to destination.’ AGM: The LMA AGM will be held in Lostwithiel Methodist Church (next to the library at the top of North Street) on Tuesday 17 November2026. Please note that this will be an afternoon event starting at 2.00pm.
Thank you for your interest and support.
Christine Walton (Chair)
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