B.I.G. Buckingham's Improving Gaol Fundraising
The Old Gaol was built in 1748 as a prison
in the centre of Buckingham.
Buckingham Heritage Trust is responsible for the preservation of the
Grade II* listed building.
Trust must now raise £15,000 in preliminary funding for stone replacement and urgent repairs.
We would be most grateful for your support for Buckingham's landmark
building.
See our new Travel Shop page for great deals that support the Old Gaol.
The Old Gaol Summer BIG Grand Prize Draw
First prize of £200 cash donated by local company Tearle & Carver
Second prize of dinner, bed & breakfast in a Surrey Best Western Hotel
Thrid prize of select wines
Fourth prize of a cut & finish at Brown's Hair Salon
Fifth prize is a basket of tasty provision
Buy your tickets from the Old Gaol at £1 each to help support the BIG fundrasing effort
Draw will take place on Sunday 19 July 2009
Events and Activities for 2009
The Old Gaol organises a range of events and lectures for all ages.
Please check these pages regularly during the year.
Please note that the Museum is closed during our refurbishment project and is scheduled to re-open 11 July 2009.
The shop and Tourist Information Centre remain open to visitors.
Until 28 June 2009
Festival of Architecture: look up, look around
Download from the Festival of Architecture website a fun 'look up, look around' quiz for the centre of Buckingham.
See if you can identify the building details photographed.
Answers will be on the site from mid-June, or buy a town trail from the tourist information centre for clues!
July & August 2009
Sunday Opening
During July and August this summer the museum will be open each Sunday from 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
Teas, coffee and cake is also planned on being available to visitors.
Sunday 5 July 2009, 2.30pm
Cream Tea Garden Party
West Street, Buckingham - by kind permission of Barbara Edmondson. Tickets £3 each from the Old Gaol.
Sunday 19 July 2009
Last Day of the Buckingham Festival
Look out for details for Old Gaol and other special events. BIG Prize Draw tickets will be drawn.
Make sure you get your tickets in good time from the Old Gaol.
Thursday 30th July
Children's Activities at the Old Gaol
'Life of a Prisoner' 1.00 - 3.00
Wednesday 12th August
Children's Activities at the Old Gaol
'Pirates!' 10.30 - 12.30
Saturday 26th September
AUCTION at the Old Gaol
Viewing between 10.30 - 12.30 with Auction starting at 1.00. Time to de-clutter!
Donations of small items of furniture, china, bric a brac, porcelain, glass, pictures etc., will be gratefully received. Full details here and in the museum, nearer the time.
Saturday 10 October 2009
Barn Dance with Tumbledown Dick
At the Buckingham Community Centre from 8pm - details to follow.
Friday 30th October
Children's Activities at the Old Gaol
'Make a Pot' 1.00 -3.00
Saturday 31 October 2009
Halloween Night at the Gaol - if you dare!
Details to follow.
Saturday 7 November 2009, 10.00 - 4.00
Annual Craft Fair and Friends Cake Stall
At the Old Gaol.
Saturday 5 December, 9.00-12.00
Food Hamper Competition
In Buckingham Market by the Old Gaol.
Pleae Note: ANY ACTIVITY MAY CHANGE IF THERE ARE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL
Are you looking for somewhere a bit different for your
child's party or a private event?
Please visit our venue hire page for more details.
Support
The Old Gaol is grateful for the support received from the following
organisations and companies:
Patron: BCQ Group Ltd. Benefactor: Buckingham Town Council
Tourist Information Centre support: Aylesbury Vale District Council
Corporate Supporter: WhyteConsult Architecture
Have a look at the corporate membership catagories here to see how your comapny can help.
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