New programme of events from Gloucester City Council’s Museum Service aimed at silver seniors.

This Autumn those who class themselves as silver senior, (or even those who don’t just yet), will be able to take part in the sessions running at the City Museum on 29^th September, 13^th and 27^th October, 10^th and 24^th November and 15^th December.

The first session on Thursday 29^th September will begin with a tour of the gallery and a chance for those taking part to let staff know how they would like the future sessions to form.

The event programme is part of the improvements enabled by the lottery heritage funding received for both the City Museum and Folk Museum and Art Gallery.

The events include talks, walks, concerts and practical crafts and skills to try out as well as a chance to have a coffee and a chat after the sessions.

There is no formal membership to any of the clubs running at the City Council run museums, so people can attend as and when they wish. Normal admission charges for the City Museum apply, but there is no extra charge.

Admission to the museums are £3 for adults, £2 for concessions and the ticket enables visitors to visit both museums, anytime for a month after purchase.

For those wishing to be a regular visitor an annual family membership ticket priced at £20, for two adults and up to five concessions. Or an individual membership is priced at £10 per year. Entrance to Cafe Nerva and the shop is free.

Further sessions are planned for 2012 based at the Folk Museum