WFR Museum
The Sherwood Foresters Collection Education Service
Providing positive assistance to Teachers, Schools and the local Community through authentic archive materials in response to the Governments Learning for Life initiative
EDUCATION
The Museum Education Service was developed in response to the Governments "Learning For Life Initiative" and requirements of the National Curriculum, providing resources to Primary and Secondary Schools in the Derby and Nottingham areas. All enquiries are dealt with by Clive Tougher, the Education Officer and former teacher. Our museum has a wide range of artefacts and memorabilia which provide valuable teaching resources for pupils of all ages.
The Education Service is used by an increasing number of local Schools (also featuring in the Summer School Programme organised by Nottingham University Faculy of Education for newly qualified teachers), and Community Groups.
RESOURCE BOXES/ LIVING HISTORY ENACTMENTS
A fascinating collection of materials which provide a wide range of teaching opportunities related to the National Curriculum, especially in the area of historical enquiry.
Sgt Thomas Clarke tells the children his story.
Stories of the war heroes
Pupils at Crich Junior School heard stories of what it was like to have fought in World War One when the Reverend Clive Tougher made a visit. Rev Tougher, Education Officer of The Sherwood Foresters Museum, dressed in wartime military clothing and told the children of stories from local war heroes who were being honoured for Remembrance Day. He then led a two minute silence at 11am as he took the remembrance service. Headteacher Cheryl Julian said: "The children were really interested in what the Reverend said, as it brought to life all the work they had done on the subject. The way he told the stories was exciting for them and they all thoroughly enjoyed it."
This visit was followed up by some of the pupils and their parents attending the Regimental Annual Pilgrimage to the Regimental War Memorial on Crich Hill in July where they met WW2 Veterans and the Regimental Mascot 'Pte Derby'
The Regimental Archives can also be used to provide material for tailor made displays suitable for both Primary and Secondary pupils. This facility can be arranged by appointment, based on a variety of themes.
EXHIBITIONS
Ripley Tourist Information Centre has held Annual Exhibitions in August based upon WW 1, WW 2 and Memorials Resource Boxes. These annual exhibitions has engendered growing interest within the local community.
A selection of the Items that were displayed at the Tourist Information Centre, Ripley, Derbyshire
COMMUNITY GROUPS
ILLUSTRATED COMMUNITY TALKS
The Education Service also provides a programme of Regimental and Historical Lectures for Community Groups covering: 'Band of Brothers' (CT) The story of C Company 1/6th Battalion The Sherwood Foresters 1914-18. 'Bossendon Wood' (CH) The strange story of the last battle fought on English soil by the 45th Foot 1st Nottinghamshire Regiment, 'Florence Nightingale' (CT) The story of a local Regiment and a Derbyshire girl. 'Forgotten Heroes' (CT) The story of three local men who died in the service of their Country and Regiment. 'History of The Sherwood Foresters' (CH) A review of the History of the Regiment to amalgamation. 'Memorials and Remembrance' (CT) The story behind some Midlands Memorials. 'Sewing is not just for Ladies' (CH) A fascinating look at military and soldiers needlework. 'Sweetheart Brooches' (CH) Collecting this unique form of jewellery. 'Tribute to Woman Volunteers' (CT) The remarkable account of WW1 volunteeer nurses. 'Unusual Items from the Regimental Archives' (CH) The stories behind some of the unique artefacts in the Regimental Museum Collection. 'Wipers Times' (CH) The story of this unique news sheet printed in the front line during 1914-18, the creation of a little known Sherwood Foresters Officer.
The illustrated talks are given by (CH) Mr Cliff Housley Museum Trustee and Regimental Historian and (CT) Mr Clive Tougher Education Officer. The minimum fee for Community Lectures is £25.00 per lecture.
For Genealogy/Family History Groups in the Notts/Derby area. Special arrangements can be made for Cliff Housley to attend meetings with the Sherwood Foresters Regimental Database, which currently holds details on over 80,200 officers and soldiers from 1741 to 1970 and over 7000 photographs.
If you are interested in finding out more-contact the Curator at
RHQ MERCIAN,
Foresters House, Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5HA
Phone: 0115 9465415
Fax: 0115 9469853
Email: mailto: curator@wfrmuseum.org.uk
WEB: http://www.wfrmuseums.org.uk/education
November 19, 2007
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