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Friends of Catalyst

A friends organisation was formed in 1987 to support Catalyst and now has more than fifty members. Its aims include:

  • Supporting the Museum by giving money for the purchase of artefacts, equipment or facilities.

  • Providing voluntary help when needed.

  • Encouraging others to visit the Museum to enjoy its displays and facilities.

The Museum is continually expanding its activities and needs more support from its Friends to help it achieve this growth.

Please help us to help the Museum by joining the Friends today.

 

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  • A lively programme of talks and activities throughout the year

  • Information about the progress and development of Catalyst

  • Invitations to special events

  • Private views of all major new Museum exhibitions

  • Regular issues of the Friends newsletter

  • Opportunities to participate in a range of voluntary work at the Museum

Download an application form

HELPING HANDS

Friends can make a valuable contribution to the practical work of Catalyst by helping in a range of interesting Museum activities.

These currently include:-

  • Assisting with the cataloguing of books and photographic archives.

  • Acting as guides for visitors

  • Helping to staff Special Events for schools

  • Helping with the maintenance of the Museum's artefacts and exhibits

 

There are two categories of membership, category a (membership only) and category b (membership PLUS annual admission to the museum)

Subscription rates are currently as follows:

Type A membership 

 

Type B membership (inc. entrance to Catalyst)

  

Individual membership           

£12  / year

Individual membership          

£18 / year

Retired member                     

£ 10 / year

 Retired member                     

£15 / year

Joint members (couple)             

£ 17 / year   

Joint members (couple)          

£28 / year

Joint (pensionable couple)    

£14 / year 

Joint (pensionable couple)      

£23 / year

Students (single membership subscription)       £ 13 / year



 

 

EVENING LECTURE PROGRAMME 2011-12

All lectures begin at 7:30 pm in the Catalyst Science Discovery Centre, Mersey Road, Widnes WA8 0DF. Refreshments are provided. All are welcome: attendance is free to Friends of Catalyst, and open to others for a small charge of £2 to help cover costs.  Free Parking

 

Thursday September 15th
Surface water management - Who gives a "SUD" about it? - Brian Morrow, United Utilities, Climate Adaptation Manager

The Flood & Water management Act 2010 has radically changed the management of surface water.
Come and hear about the trials and tribulations of implementing the act and what it means for United Utilities in the short and long term.

 

Thursday October 20th
The History of Bromborough Port - Gavin Hunter, local historian
 An illustrated talk about the history of Bromborough Port including Prices' Candle works, Bromborough Pool Village, Bromborough Dock, Magazine Village, and Bromborough Hall.

 

Thursday November 10th
 Astronomy's Problem with Light Pollution - Gerard Gilligan, Liverpool Astronomical Society

Light pollution is probably an unfamiliar concept to most people, but it is a big issue for anyone interested in studying objects in the night sky. It is a struggle to get this factor considered in the design and selection of street and other outdoor lighting. Some examples close to home will be discussed!




There is the strong possibility of further talks being organised in the spring of 2012 – watch this space! 

Bill Sanderson
Programme Secretary