Manning Valley Historical Society Behind the Scenes in the Museum The Presidents Report With the very difficult year 2020 behind us we are looking forward to, hopefully, being able to journey through 2021 with a more relaxed approach. The ever-changing pandemic regulations and restrictions, made operating our society and Museum challenging, to say the…
MANNING VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Founded 20 May 1964 MONTHLY MEETING – 17 FEBRUARY 2021 Meeting declared open at 10.05 am with President, Terry Tournoff in the chair. ATTENDANCE Attended: Kaye Wallace, Carol Clarke, Terry Tournoff, Kathie Bell, John Wooldridge, Judy Yarrington, Kath Hill, Maurie Garland, Jeff Chan, Scott Grant, Leslie Poulton, Judith…
Manning Valley Historical Society Behind the Scenes in the Museum Christmas Greetings to All The effects of the coronavirus with regulations and restrictions continue to play a noticeable role in the day-to-day operations of our museum. We have been fortunate that, after the total shutdown in April/May, with protocols in place the museum…
Manning Valley Historical Society [MVHS] recently conducted its Covid-delayed Annual General Meeting at the Wingham Services Club. The meeting was well attended by many of the volunteers who contribute to the success of the Wingham Museum and the extensive range of MVHS research, educational and archival activities. Outgoing President Gary Hollis commended members on their…
Manning Valley Historical Society Inc Annual General Meeting Minutes (2nd December 2020) Meeting declared open at 10:35 a.m. with President, Garry Hollis, in the chair who welcomed everyone to the 2020 AGM which was delayed by COVID restrictions. Meeting held at Wingham Services Club. Attendance: Garry Hollis (President), Terry Tournoff (Vice-President), Leon Poulton (Vice…
Wingham Museum has received a grant to purchase an archival scanner and computer. This scanner will be used to create permanent, digital records of the museum’s portraits, photographs, films and other vulnerable documents. The digital copies will provide ongoing access to the collection, while the originals are preserved in archival storage. This was a key…
Manning Valley Historical Society Behind the Scenes in the Museum After the unprecedented period of lockdown due to the worldwide Corona virus pandemic, our Museum has now reopened to visitors. To comply with regulations and the risk of a 2nd wave infection, social distancing and hygiene protocols have been put in place with hand…
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY During this challenging time, the health and safety of our volunteers & visitors is our highest priority. To keep our environment safe, we ask you to note the following CONDITIONS of ENTRY: If you are currently unwell or experiencing cold/flu symptoms, we ask that you visit us another time. Please maintain…
Hi Everyone, Wingham Museum will re-open on Monday, 1st June 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the first two weeks. During this time, people from the Management Committee will do door duty just to check that the COVID-19 measures we have put in place are safe for both staff & visitors. If everything…
Manning Valley Historical Society April/May 2020 Museum Newsletter Behind the Scenes in the Museum The Coronavirus pandemic has affected all our lives and the Museum is not immune to this. Accordingly, in keeping with current social interaction restrictions, our Archives and Museum are closed indefinitely. As this is a ‘fluid’ situation we are unable…