Today's events in Bury

Be inspired by watching master craftsmen in action, enjoy expert demonstations of techniques for restoration and refurbishment and question our specialist panel of antiques professionals. Bring a photograph of an object that is special to you and tell us its story and how you've been inspired by what you've learnt to look after it.

Please note that there will be no opportunity for valuation of objects at this event.

Places for this event are limited and admission is by ticket only. Tickets are available from Bury Art Gallery. Refreshments will be served.

Join Helen Castle, the museum's conservation and access officer, for a look behind the scenes at the collection and the newly restored building.

Description=Stalls include henna, make up, jewellery, unstiched clothes, bollywood karoke, come along and have good fun! ladies only.

Church open to visitors from 9.30am to 5.00pm

No admission charge - refreshments available in church.

Children's trail sheets available from The House on the Rock (the cafe, gift and bookshop inside church).

Come along to The Fusilier Museum to see a new exhibition on the recent experiences of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers in Afghanistan.

The British Army’s present involvement in Afghanistan is called Operation Herrick (OP HERRICK). The 2nd Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (2RRF) has been involved in this Operation since 2006, when they assumed the role of Theatre Reserve Battalion. A Company were sent into Nowzad in July 2006, where they spent 107 days in contact with the Taliban. C Company were deployed to Sangin in March 2007. In their first 20 days there, they were attacked 79 times. B Company deployed to Kabul as the Force Protection Company in January 2007. Fire Support Company relieved B Company and took over for the second half of the year.

Between March and October 2009, most of the Battalion were deployed in Musa Qaleh. This exhibition tells the story of the Battalion’s experiences, and the text and images have all come direct from the 2nd Battalion’s Press Office. Collections Access Officer Helen Castle said ‘It has been extremely important to the museum to have worked directly with the 2nd Battalion to put this exhibition together. It is an ideal chance to have an exhibition on history that has just happened.’ The exhibition runs until the 26 of September. Normal museum admission applies.

For the first time in Bury Art Gallery’s history, the largest exhibition space is being completely handed over to practicing local and international contemporary artists for short experimental residencies. Installations will showcase works by Magnus Quaife, Sarah Sanders and Irene Barberis.

These exhibitions and interventions are of short duration and unpredictable, so please ring the Gallery on 0161 253 5878 to check timings and availability.

Bury Art Gallery and Museum cares for a large collection of paintings and objects which have different storage and display needs. Inevitably, fragile objects deteriorate with the passage of time, even if they are being well cared for.

This exhibition is a chance to see some items that have been recently conserved, shown alongside examples that are still awaiting their turn. A private individual has funded the conservation of ‘A Gipsy Encampment’ by Leghe Suthers.

This exhibition brings the spirit of the decade back to life, showcasing some of Bury’s iconic 1950’s objects. From Pilkington Pottery by designers such as Mitzi Cunliffe and William Barnes to popular wire magazine racks and Homemaker plates. A royal blue velvet cape worn by a Radcliffe May Queen to celebrate the 1951 exhibition gives this 1950’s tableau a truly local flavour.

Amidst a series of famines, plagues and wars, the 14th century was also a time of great progress, with the onset of the Renaissance period. There were new military developments and the introduction of new siege weaponary would have a huge impact on the architectural structure of fortifications.

One such fortified home was Bury Castle, held by Sir Thomas Pilkington in 1469. Recently uncovered in 1973 by Bury Archaeological Group it shows how Bury's rich history pre-dates that of the industrial Revolution

This exhibition gives a flavour of the vibrant and diverse industries of Bury that made the town great during the 19th century. Bury had an international reputation for being
experts in papermaking and manufacturers of textile machinery. This exhibition explores the companies that put Bury on the map such as Robert Halls & Sons, Bealey’s and Lancashire Paper Mill.