Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust

We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of our new education officer, Dr Chrissie Van Mierlo, who will develop an education outreach plan for the first phase of the project.
An experienced university teacher and academic author with a research background in literary studies, Chrissie has worked extensively in the museums and heritage sector, spending the past two years based at the award-winning Erewash Museum in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Her main areas of interest concern e...ducation and outreach, making local heritage accessible to the widest possible audience.
Chrissie said: “Having grown up in Oldham, a cotton town, and being from a family of millworkers, I’ve always had a passion for Britain’s industrial history. In the past couple of years, I’ve enjoyed getting to know the history of the Stanton ironworks, about which the Erewash Museum has significant holdings. What’s most exciting about this project, however, is the fact that the bellfoundry represents a living and breathing part of the Loughborough landscape, rather than being an historical ‘relic’! I’m very excited to have the opportunity to be a part of this meaningful project and help save Britain’s last bellfoundry.”
Welcome to the team, Chrissie!
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We are thrilled to announce that we have appointed marketing partners Jennie Holland PR and Ginger Root to provide PR and brand and website services respectively. We are also working with Nicole Newman Fundraising & Sponsorship who is providing fundraising support and advice.
These teams will assist us in communicating the Taylor’s Bellfoundry restoration project and propel us towards our aim of restoring the buildings, attracting visitors and increasing awareness and understanding of the importance of Taylor’s.
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Did you know that we are on Instagram? Come and take a look @loughboroughbellfoundryDid you know that we are on Instagram? Come and take a look @loughboroughbellfoundry

Bellfounding has been ‘upgraded’ to critically endangered on the 2019 Heritage Crafts red list https://heritagecrafts.org.uk/craft-skill s-under-threat-wi…/

There is still time to apply to join our team as an Education Officer to help develop our exciting #Bellfoundry project! Deadline Mon 4th at 5pm. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

PLEASE NOTE: The deadline for submissions of tenders has been extended to 10th April 2019 1pm.

There is still time to apply for our Education Officer role, come and join our team and help to save the last major bellfoundry in the UK! To find out more please email procurement@inghampinnock.com
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Closing date for applications is Monday 4th March at 5pm

Our very own Trustees Tom Hinks and Hannah Taylor appearing on Blue Peter! https://youtu.be/H2fT8M7NHeY

We now have an Instagram account please follow us @loughboroughbellfoundryWe now have an Instagram account please follow us @loughboroughbellfoundry

Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust (LBT) is looking to recruit an Education Officer to develop and deliver an exciting Activity Plan as part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (HF) project to restore the Grade II* Listed John Taylor Bellfoundry, Loughborough. Applications are invited from motivated and organised individuals with experience of community engagement projects and ideally built heritage.
In 2018 the Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust (LBT) received a Round One pass fro...m the Heritage Fund (HF) for a project that is seeking to restore and re-energise the John Taylor Bellfoundry in Loughborough.
The project is now in its Development Phase where proposals will be significantly developed and advanced before a second round application is submitted to the HF in 2020.
A number of specialists will be commissioned and recruited at the start of 2019 to support the LBT prepare all of the necessary documentation to a high standard. As part of this, the LBT is recruiting an Education Officer to develop and deliver the project Activity Statement.
Salary: £25,000 pro rata Job type: Part time Contract type: 1 year fixed term initially and if second round application is successful then a 3 year 10 month fixed term Closing date: Monday 4th March 2019, 5pm
For informal enquiries and to request a copy of the specification please contact Kate Pinnock on 0797 436 3991 or email procurement@inghampinnock.com. Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
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We may have been quiet recently, but we have been busy behind the scenes getting this stage of the project rolling! One of our first tasks is to recruit an Education Officer and appoint a number of specialist advisors to help us develop our second round bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund. Keep your eyes peeled over the next couple of weeks for more details!
Photo: Tom Pengilley

Have a look at the HLF #ThanksToYou campaign which gives lots of free access and offers for heritage attractions:
https://www.hlf.org.uk/…/free-offers-na tional-lottery-playe…