Friends events at Marlipins Museum

Marlipins Museum in Shoreham is hosting a lunchtime talk on Friday.
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Dr John Manley, former chief executive of the Sussex Archaeological Society and author, will give a talk entitled Archaeology of the South Downs National Park.

Organised by Friends of Marlipins Museum, the talk is open to all. Entry is £3, £2 for Friends and money raised will go towards funds to repair the leaking roof of the 12th century building.

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The talk starts at 12.30pm in the upstairs gallery. Entry is via the side door in Middle Street.

The Friends are also been hosting coffee mornings during April, every Friday from 10.30am to 12pm, also in the upstairs gallery.

Rombouts coffee and biscuit £1.50, tea or hot chocolate and biscuit £1.

Friends treasurer Liza McKinney said: “Reasonable prices and a relaxed, happy atmosphere. Everyone welcome. It is hosted by the Friends and all funds go to care and repair of the museum.”

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Marlipins Museum itself opens for the 2016 season in May. Exhibitions telling the story of Shoreham’s maritime and local history from prehistoric to medieval times can be visited May to October, Tuesday to Saturday, 10.30am to 4.30pm.

The museum is run by the Sussex Archaeological Society and admission is £3 adults, £1.50 children.

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