Sunday 30 September 2012

Jones’s Van

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Now, we have launched our biggest ask yet – you may have read that the van is due to be sold at Bonhams auction in December. The museum is well known for its ability to work hard and raise large sums of money – after all we delivered the statue in just 2 and half years – however, 3 months may just prove a little tricky. If, like us, you believe that the van should come home to Walmington on Sea then we are going to need a very big push indeed. We are hopeful that one or maybe several generous benefactors will come forward to help us with a loan to enable us to raise enough money to buy the van. Then over the next few years, we will raise the sufficient money needed to pay the loan(s) back. As it will go to auction, the exact figure required is as yet unknown, however, it is estimated that it will sell for £20,000 - £30,000.

If you would like to help Dad’s Army Museum with their latest project, please contact Leaping Hare TIC on 01842 751975 or 07802 701911 or email info@dadsarmythetford.org.uk

Christmas cards & coasters

A small range of Christmas cards & coaster are now available from the museum shop.Why not pop in and have a look.The museum will be open every Saturday from 10am until 3pm to the beginning of December.We also hope to be open on Tuesday October 30th (Norfolk Schools half term).

Walking tour October 14th

The last walking tour of the Thetford locations for 2012 will take place on Sunday October 14th from the Captain Mainwaring statue at 11.30am.Your can book tickets here.

Sunday 23 September 2012

Village at war

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Once again the museum was please to attend the Village At War event at the Gressenhall Rural Life Museum over the August Bank Holiday.

Jones’s Day pictures

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Click on the picture above to see some photographs from our Jones’s van day on August 25th 2012.