Saddleworth Museum – Our villages, past present and future

All made possible with The National Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players we have been able to undertake this far reaching project.

Please find below more detail regarding the appointments to date.

 

You can email Carl here at Saddleworth Museum Development

Saddleworth Museum appoint a Development Officer. 

Carl Bell, long term resident of Delph, is the new Development Lead at Saddleworth Museum supporting the new Villages, Past, Present and Future project. Having previously been Managing Director for 10 years at www.thewhitaker.org Carl brings vast experience in both attracting funding and opening up Museums and Galleries to local Communities. He will be ‘out and about’ all round Saddleworth in the coming months.
Carl will be with us for 18 months. All at Saddleworth Museum wish him well and look forward to a successful 18 months and beyond! Saddleworth Museum October 2025

 

You can email Jo here at Saddleworth Museum Project Management

Saddleworth Museum appoint a Project Manager. 

Jo Burns has a background in museums and creative engagement, Jo is passionate about helping local people share their stories and uncover the threads that connect our villages. She’ll be working with the staff, volunteers and Friends over the coming months to bring the project to life.

Jo will be with us for 18 months. All at Saddleworth Museum wish her well and look forward to a successful 18 months and beyond! Saddleworth Museum November 2025