... until Bradford Local Studies and Archives Library reopens
:0)
FOBALS (Friends of Bradford Archives and Local Studies) have
been busy discussing plans and arrangements for the opening week. I will be at opening
ceremony on the 9th and will be around everyday apart from Wednesday
that opening week, helping on technology day and giving talks to school children.
The full line up of events can be seen here (scroll down for local studies events) http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc/leisure_and_culture/library_and_information_services/events_calendar/City_Library_Launch.htm
The new library will be a bright contemporary area with lots
of new equipment and facilities. I’ve not been inside yet but am hoping to
visit for a preview this week. Can I just say a big thank you to Sue Caton of
the local Studies Library who has put a huge amount of work into getting the
space right and liaising with FOBALS and also to Councillor Hinchcliffe for taking
the time to listen to our concerns and ideas and supporting the Local Studies Library.
My book is coming along well. Chapter one is now out for
proof reading and the other chapters are getting there but still need a lot of
work! I’ve recently uncovered valuable information on the Royal Flying Corps in
Bradford thanks to Cross and Cockade.
Well next week will be
exceedingly busy if you spot me in the library please say hello and I hope you
like the space.
