The Vale & Downland Museum
(Wantage) – a company limited by guarantee registered in
England no. 06700294 and a registered charity number 1126995
– promotes and maintains a community facility that is
operated by, and for the benefit of, the people of Wantage and the
Vale of the White Horse.
The Museum’s role in the
community:
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Celebrate and interpret the human and
natural history of the area for visitors, tourists and the local population
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Nurture an understanding and love of the
area in the next generation
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Be welcoming to all members of the
community and involve them wherever possible through varied
activities, e.g.,
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Volunteering
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Events
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Projects
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School visits
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Partnerships
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Be a focal point to orientate and inform
about the Vale and the town
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Be a repository of information on Wantage
and the surrounding area
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Above all, to foster a sense of belonging
and a sense of place