During the day both Terry and David both mentioned how quick the time at the Museum had gone.

Week number Seven at the Museum & Terry & David got right into working. They polished all the glass throughout the building, stairs and the front of the upstairs gallery doors. They then had a quick tea break before taking it in turns working on reception. They worked in the galleries and they both really feel comfortable with what they are doing. A big thank you to the People’s History Museum staff for all the support they have given to Terry & David throughout their work experience.

Terry & David got stuck into polishing throughout the whole gallery. They both worked really hard having a well deserved brew when they had finished. They then took it in turns to cover reception; David had the first stint then Terry the second in between working on Gallery One & Two. Duties on reception included pricing up books, cleaning the shop, passing out maps and by using the counters they kept a count of everyone coming in. It was a busy morning with lots of children coming in. Both seemed very comfortable and are gaining new skills as they attend each week. We finished our morning with Terry’s request for Michael Jackson on the duke box. A good morning had by them both.

At The Duke Box, listening to ‘Theme from Shaft’, Isaac Hayes

David at the People’s History Museum Reception Desk

Terry was on holiday this week so it was just myself (Paul, Support Worker) & David who started working on reception. David seemed really confident and  clicked in every adult & child visitor. He also offered maps & busy bee trails for the children & when the children left offered them lollipops or balloons for taking part. We had a short break and on return we cleaned up the shop area and put everything in the right place before dusting around. David then worked in Gallery One & Two, it was quite busy and a lot more people were looking around. David remembered to restock the matchbox making area as it was getting quite low, picked up rubbish and kept on top of it all very well. We ended our session with a song on the duke box, David choose Isaac Hayes’ ‘Theme from Shaft’. We both enjoyed lunch in the café at The People’s History Museum & then signed out for the day. David wished everyone a nice day & that he would see everyone next week.

David had arrived just before us and was cleaning up reception.

We put our bags & coats away. David started on Reception and Terry polished the glass along the stairs top to bottom. David re-stocked items that were low in the shop. After 30 minutes they swapped jobs & David cleaned the display cabinets. Terry enjoyed reception. They had a short break with a cup of tea. David went back on reception & Terry monitored galleries one & two. They both worked another thirty minutes on each area.

We finished the day listening to Bob Marley on the duke box before trying out The People’s History Museum Café. We all really enjoyed our meals and let our lunches settle before returning to Venture Arts.

David worked on the front desk, keeping the shop tidy, helping people when they arrived at the museum, giving out maps and selling badges.

Terry monitored Gallery One & Two making sure no one took photographs with the flash on to prevent damaging the banners, kept a check on rubbish and checked for supplies in the matchbox section. Terry also enjoyed using the radio and they both communicated with everyone letting them know their whereabouts. Terry worked between each floor. They switched positions with each other twice before the day ended.

Terry & David enjoyed their morning before leaving to go for lunch.

Terry With The Juke Box