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A special lunch was held at the Albertland Museum in Wellsford this month to farewell five long-serving volunteers.
Museum volunteer Rob Lennon said he hoped that although the volunteers were “retiring” their skills and support would not be lost to the museum entirely.
“You will always be welcome here,” he said.
Being farewelled were Peter Marsh, Ivan Tomas, Marjorie Prictor, Reneld Urquhart and Gordon Hendriksen. In total, they represented more than 100 years of volunteer service.
Tomas reflected on the decision to build the museum in Port Albert Road to house a collection which was, at that time, stored under the grandstand at the Port Albert Domain. He acknowledged the support that the community had invested in the project.
Marsh said his involvement with the museum honoured a promise he had made to his Aunty Bess, who was a driving force behind opening the museum.
Many personal artefacts from the Marsh family are stored at the museum, including a bible brought to NZ on the Albertlander ship Matilda Wattenbach, which arrived in 1862.
“It has been a wonderful experience being involved with the museum – it’s been great working with all the volunteers and I’ve learned so much,” Marsh said.
The museum is always keen to recruit new volunteers to help staff the museum, be involved with special exhibitions and care for its collection.
To find out more, phone the museum on 09 423 8181or email info@albertlandmuseum.co.nz
