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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Here’s our weekly slate of upcoming events with spaces still available! These events cover exhibitions, working with medical and mental health records, the new Inclusive Archival Practice Network, Leadership skills and more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... Book to avoid disappointment!

A man sits at a desk working at a computer monitor. In the foreground, worn and torn paper records lie stacked on a red iron table.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve awarded 7 new engagement grants: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... Congratulations to Archipelago Arts Collective, Epworth Old Rectory, Exmoor Society, @thegardenershouse.org, Hallé Concert Society, Trafford Council & UCA 📷Exmoor Society

A colourful drawing by Hope L. Bourne of two ponies stood in a meadow of pink, yellow and white flowers.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Calling archivists, researchers & heritage professionals! Join us online on Wednesday 25 February (1PM) to learn about the responsibilities and considerations involved when providing access to records related to traumatic histories: Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi... (1/2)

Alt text: A woman wearing glasses sits in a reading room holding a letter on brown paper from the First World War. On the table sits a white feather and a handwritten envelope.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Are you looking to conduct research into your community heritage? What training and resources would be most useful to you? Share your thoughts in the Community Hub training needs survey by Friday 16 January: www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/news... (1/2)

A young boy sits at a computer tapping the screen for information. Three adults are gathered around him watching the screen. There are shelves of books behind them.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We’re seeking 5 new members to join the Archive Service Accreditation Committee! Do you have experience supporting development across a range of archive services and good understanding of the UK’s accreditation standard? Apply by 23 January: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Two people stand in the corridor of a repository looking through a series of black and white photographs.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

⏲️Engagement grant applications close on Monday 19 January! We’re looking for projects that engage with new and existing audiences, exploring ideas that relate to the theme of ‘belonging’ Apply here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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About these grants - Archives sector

Programme Overview The Engagement Grants Programme offers grants of up to £3,000 for organisations to conduct outreach and engagement projects that will connect archives with their communities in plac...

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

📣Calling all UK-based archive professionals! Spaces are still available for next week’s online consultation (15 January) where we’ll discuss recent changes @gem.org.uk have made to The Generic Learning Outcomes framework. Find out more and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/archive-se...

Two people sit at a table reading from books. Several more books are piled up in front of them.

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UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

We’re delighted to announce that #AYearinArchives 2025 is now live! Have a browse and let us know which projects you enjoy reading about: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... 📷 RNLI, Tower Hamlets Local History Library & Archives, Staffordshire County Council, Gateshead Archive (1/2)

Four women pose for the camera wearing colourful patterned dresses.

A large exhibition space displaying a buggy (with an explanatory placard in front of it) and an interactive screen.

A colourful yellow and red poster entitled 'Cockney Rebels: Popular Music in Tower Hamlets 1624-2003'. The centre of the poster shows an electric guitar in front of photos of performers from various decades.

A black and white image of four people wearing raincoats and walking in a straight line. Two of the people carry models of boats. The other two carry collection boxes that say 'life-boat'.

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Patrick McDermott @sibelian62.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

@isabelchurcher.bsky.social Hi Isabel. In case you haven't seen this YT video of all of Anna Lapwood's NYC concert here is a link. This Shining Light starts at 01:09:45 (thanks to a helpful timing list) www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDxJ...

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Anna Lapwood LIVE at Trinity Church | September 14 2025

YouTube video by Trinity Church NYC

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

How thrilling for Christopher to hear his composition played by the wonderful Anna Lapwood in New York. www.instagram.com/reel/DOuucTh...

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Inspirational session at #DCDC25 conference by the National HIV Trust’s Paul Coleman and Nick Thorogood. Creating archives from 250 hours of incredibly moving interviews. Libraries and Museums - there’s a wonderful pop up display for you to use.

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Tina Morton @tmmorton.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Come see Archive Sector Leadership at the Museums + Heritage Show (Olympia West, London) on Wednesday 14 May where we'll have a stand in the sector support section – we’ll be there from 10am to 5pm! Book here: show.museumsandheritage.com

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Museums + Heritage Show

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Tina Morton @tmmorton.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Registration for #DCDC25 conference is now live! @UKNatArchives, @britishlibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social invite you to 'Choose Your Own Future': explore challenges, celebrate achievements & work as a community to find sustainable solutions! Early bird🎟️till 19 May: DCDC25.eventbrite.co.uk

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Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities, 29-31 July 2025

Join us for Discovering Collections, Discovering Communities (DCDC) 2025 conference, 29-31 July, Durham and online.

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Tina Morton @tmmorton.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

The annual UK Archive Sector Survey closes in 3 weeks’ time! #UKarchives Why do we ask you to take part? Read our findings from the 2024 survey, and the interventions we’ve made since: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... Link to survey 👇 www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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Take part in the 2025 survey - Archives sector

The Annual UK Archive Sector Survey is now open, and will close on 14 March 2025. Thank you in advance for participating. Purpose of the survey The purpose of the Annual UK Archive Sector Survey 2025 ...

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

The Stringcredibles are recruiting two trustees. They explore the joys of music with children and young people. I’m honoured to be their Chair. Please get in touch if you’re interested and please share with your networks. search.app/G3eGq7Tv145k...

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Opportunity: Trustee Recruitment

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National Museum Directors' Council @nmdcnews.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The NMDC January Newsletter is out now with the latest member news, sector reports and funding. Images this month come from @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social and their new exhibition 'Anselm Kiefer: Early Works' opening 14 Feb. www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/news/newslet... #UKMuseums

Painting with thick dark impasto oils, the painting also uses different materials including string lead and shellac. The colours are dark browns, greys, hints of orange and tan brown. On first look it appears abstract but closer looking shows shadowy figures.

Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Wer jetzt kein Haus hat (Whoever has no House now) , 2023 Emulsion, acrylic, oil, shellac, lead, string and chalk on canvas, 190 x 330 cm Collection of the artist. Courtesy of White Cube. © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Georges Poncet.

Artwork in watercolour showing The Adige River in Italy. It is abstract in style with light blues at the top of the work and dark greys at the bottom. There are bright spots of orange dotted across the work. It gives a watery effect with the colours running into each other.

Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Die Etsch (The Adige) , early-1970s Watercolour, gouache and ink on paper, 56 x 41 cm Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Mark-Woods.com

A black and white photograph of the artist Anselm Kiefer. It show a white male standing in the centre of the photograph in an artists studio. There are artworks on the floor and around the walls. He is standing with one foot on an artwork on the floor. He is wearing black trousers shoes and a black t-shirt. His hands are on his hips.

The artist - Anselm Kiefer at work in his studio Photo courtesy Barbara Klemm

A black and white a black and white art work using graphite and watercolour. It shows a large grand room with tiled floor and a light ceiling window or light criss-crossed with lines. In the centre of the room is a tall sculpture that has a square plinth with a black rod running up to the centre on the top is an oblong shape.

Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945) Innenraum (Interior) , 1982 Watercolour and graphite on paper, 77.5 x 68.5 cm Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Steven Brookes Studio

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Tina Morton @tmmorton.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

The UK annual Archive Sector Survey is now open! Take part by 14 March 2025 and help us gather evidence that will support archives to advocate for their social and economic value. www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... This year, we are expanding to the whole of the UK in partnership.

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Take part in the 2025 survey - Archives sector

The UK Annual Archive Sector Survey is now open, and will close on 14 March 2025. Thank you in advance for participating. Purpose of the survey The purpose of the UK Annual Archive Sector Survey 2025 ...

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Incredible two evenings experiencing Music for Youth Proms at @royalalberthall.bsky.social . Honoured to be a Trustee enabling young people to play the music they love in world class venues @philcastang.bsky.social

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Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Our Call for Papers is live for our #ARA2025 conference - the theme is ‘Next Generation: Innovation and Imagination in Record Keeping', giving plenty of scope for everyone - full details and how to submit here openingdoors.eventsair.com/ara2025/pres... deadline 17 January

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Presentation Submission - ARA 2025 - Next Generation: Imagination and Innovation in Recordkeeping - Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Inspirational visit to @britishlibrary.bsky.social to see my wonderful Clore leadership colleague Michele and enjoy some of the collections. Including Henry VIII prescriptions for Wolf Hall fans.

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Calling all archives and people who use archives: we are consulting on a new strategic vision and would love to hear your views: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

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Strategic vision for archives - Archives sector

Read the response to the consultation on a strategic vision for archives.

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Still some gorgeous colours in the garden. Thankful for sunshine #upmygardenpath

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Wonderful visit to M&S Archive. Clearly demonstrating how an archive can contribute to economic growth. Plenty of nostalgia and fun too! @archivistliz.bsky.social

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Isabel Churcher @isabelchurcher.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Hello to Bluesky. Anyone interested in heritage, culture, music and gardening feel free to follow me.

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