Heritage Memorial Garden at Tolson Museum – Work has started!
After many delays and problems at last a contract is agreed and work has started on the Heritage Memorial Garden at Tolson Museum. Completion date is agreed to be 1st August. 
As part of the garden there will be three sculptures and a timeline. Peter Maris, stone mason and sculptor has been appointed to create these features. Peter for many years worked at York Minster and more recently at Scammonden Dam. So far he has consulted with the ‘Tea & Cake’ group and other local people. He has run several sessions with pupils at Moor End Academy and pupils in the Almondbury Community Schools Partnership. 
An exhibition of the work of the pupils will be on display at the museum at the opening of the garden.
Exhibitions
Drawn to Sport
A celebration of the life and artwork of Ken Taylor. Born in Dalton, Ken went to a local school. He excelled at sport, played football for Huddersfield Town and cricket for Yorkshire and England. Also a brilliant artist, his pictures of fellow sportsmen and local scenes as well as sports memorabilia will be on display in Tolson Museum until mid September. Exhibition details.
Tour De France schools competition – ‘Create a Bike’
Display of winners at the Transport Gallery, Tolson Museum, July. Exhibition details.
Events
Bark in the Park
Saturday 16th August. Ravensknowle Park. 12pm – 4pm. Event details.
Classic Motorbike Show
Sunday 14th September. Ravensknowle Park. 10am – 4pm. Event details.
1.30 – 3.30 Entertainment by a Concertina & Accordion Band
Mikron Theatre
Saturday 20th September. Heritage Memorial Garden. 1pm. Event details.
Tea & Cake
Wednesday afternoons 2.00 – 3.30 at the Tolson Museum
9th July. Launch of the ‘Friends Book Club’.
13th August. Seaside Memories.
10th September. Meet the Curator. Craft ideas for Christmas.
Bowling green to the rear of Tolson available at all these meetings.
About Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle
The Committee of Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle meet once a month to plan the programme for the local community and support the work of the Museum. We look after the Heritage Memorial Garden. We would welcome any one who is interested in working with us.
For more information please contact Volunteer Ann, Friends of Tolson & Ravensknowle. m: 07803159506 email: secretary@friendsoftolson.org