Friends of Segedunum talk
The value of volunteers and Friends at Segedunum
Dates
Saturday 23 May
Visitor Information
Event begins:
11am
Cost:
Free to members | £3 for non-members | Light refreshment included | No booking required
About
As part of our programme celebrating Segedunum’s 1900th anniversary in 2026, join Ken Hutchinson, Chair of the Friends of Segedunum, for a fascinating talk exploring the vital role of volunteers in shaping the site we know today.
Discover how volunteers have supported Segedunum for more than 40 years—from the original excavations led by Wallsend Local History Society (1975–1985) to campaigning for a museum, which opened as Wallsend Heritage Centre in 1986. Learn how their dedication continued through the development of the current museum, which opened in 2000, and beyond.
Ken will highlight the work of the Friends of Segedunum since their formation in 2003, including fundraising, supporting staff and visitors, and contributing to major projects such as the WallQuest excavation that uncovered the lost bathhouse.
The talk will also explore more recent initiatives, including exhibitions curated by the Friends and the planting of the Sycamore Gap sapling at the site.
This is a great opportunity to hear the inspiring story of the people behind Segedunum and the lasting impact of community support.
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