Fiona, Jack and Josh Swain in a variety of costumes for flag day. Josh is holding a fiddle drill, an agricultural implement. Seeds tumble from the sack into the disc which is rotated by moving the "fiddle bow" left and right, scattering the seed into the furrows in a field as the farm worker walks along.

Flag day raises money for funds

VOLUNTEERS from the Museum took to Nantwich Square on Saturday, August 6, for the annual flag day.

   As well as collectors in a variety of costumes, we had an Information Point giving news of exhibitions and other Museum activities. There was also a display of mystery objects which visitors to the stall were invited to name. 

   Although, as a registered charity, we are fortunate to receive grants from Cheshire East Council and Nantwich Town Council, this is not enough to cover all our costs and we rely on the support of Museum Trust Members and other local people to help maintain this important and vibrant facility, the Museum. 

   The flag day helps towards the income.

   The day's total collection was £299.94. Unfortunately it's not quite as much as last year' record-breaking amount, but every penny counts.

Museum volunteer Barrie Astbury explains a mystery object to two visitors to the Museum's Information Point.

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The Museum's Community Learning Officer, Kate Dobson, donned a W.R.A.F. uniform.