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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to everyone for coming to our conference today. It was wonderful to speak to you all and we hope you enjoyed your day!

Please fill out the survey here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

And, thank you again to our sponsors Holt’s Military Banking, Towergate Insurance and PLB Studios.

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to everyone for coming to our conference today. It was wonderful to speak to you all and we hope you enjoyed your day!

Please fill out the survey here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

And, thank you again to our sponsors Holt’s Military Banking, Towergate Insurance and PLB Studios.

Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 It’s here – the AMOT Annual Conference 2025 is THIS WEEK!
Final tickets available – book now!
www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Just 1 week to go until the AMOT Conference!

Don’t miss our lunchtime workshop with Fran Stovold:
Using your volunteer programme to diversify your audience, 1–1.30pm
Spaces limited 👉 email [email protected] or sign up on the day.

Book now! www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 17d

📢 The AMOT Monthly Newsletter arrives this Thursday!
Updates, stories & highlights from across the regimental + corps museum network.
Don’t miss out – sign up here: www.armymuseums.org.uk/newsletter/

AMOT Newsletter - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

AMOT publishes monthly newsletters with information on events, job opportunities, and sector updates.

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 21d

📅 2 weeks to go until AMOT 2025!
Meet exhibitors like YourArchive (archives & storytelling) and John Morgan (props & regimental museum support).
With thanks to our headline sponsors: Holt’s Military Banking, PLB Projects, Towergate Insurance.
More info & tickets: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 24d

Get a taste of the AMOT 2025 Conference before you book!

Watch last year’s YouTube talks with insights from Dr Daren Bowyer & Sam Jolley 👉 www.youtube.com/@armymuseums...

👉 Tickets available now on our website!

With thanks to our sponsors: Holt's Military Bank, PLB Ltd., and Towergate Insurance.

Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · 28d

📅 3 weeks to go until AMOT 2025: The Power of Connection!

Hear from Brigadier Nick Doyle (Army Heritage Branch) & Michelle Hill (Tameside Museums & Galleries), connect with peers, and explore fresh ideas.

👉 Tickets: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨 Last chance!

Get 2 FREE AMOT 2025 Conference tickets with a museum ticket purchase!
Offer ends Wednesday 10th September – celebrate our amazing volunteers and join the conference.

🎟️ www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Funding focus at the AMOT Annual Conference 2025!

Hear from Isabel Wilson (Arts Council England) on writing strong funding bids & Lucy Johnson (Army Flying Museum) on boosting audiences & income.

Full details on our website.

With thanks to Holt’s Military Banking, PLT Ltd. & Towergate Insurance.

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

AMOT Conference 2025 – Exhibitor Announcement
The Power of Connection: Reimagining Audiences

We’re delighted to confirm our first exhibitors—see the growing list here: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

Sponsored by: Holt’s Military Banking, PLB Ltd., Towergate Insurance.

Conference - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Join us at this year’s AMOT Annual Conference as we explore The Power of Connection: Reimagining Audiences. Understanding existing audiences, as well as

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Aug 25

Exciting news! The AMOT Monthly Newsletter is landing this Thursday

Packed with updates from across the museum network and further afield, it’s a perfect way to connect with our work.

Don’t miss out – sign up now to have it delivered straight to your inbox: www.armymuseums.org.uk/newsletter/

AMOT Newsletter - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

AMOT publishes monthly newsletters with information on events, job opportunities, and sector updates.

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Aug 18

Free Volunteer Tickets!
To celebrate the incredible work of volunteers, we’re offering two complimentary tickets to the AMOT 2025 Conference with every network museum ticket purchased.

This special offer is available until 10th September – don’t miss your chance!

www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

Conference - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Join us at this year’s AMOT Annual Conference as we explore The Power of Connection: Reimagining Audiences. Understanding existing audiences, as well as

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Aug 15

Today on VJDay, we honour all who served in the Far East in WWII & remember those who never came home.

Lovely to see The One Show feature The Gurkha Museum & the return of Corporal Birdhoj Limbu MM’s medals – a powerful reminder of courage, loyalty & resilience.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The One Show - 14/08/2025

Tom Grennan and Glynis Barber join Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo on the sofa. Plus we commemorate VJ Day veterans ahead of tomorrow’s 80th anniversary.

www.bbc.co.uk

Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our trustees recently visited the Royal Artillery Museum in a fantastic opportunity to see & hear from the team.

They’re pressing ahead with a focused vision, clear site strategy & have raise much of their funding targets.

Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

Happening this Wednesday – 13 Aug!
Perk up your morning with expert tips on volunteer recruitment & retention from heritage consultant Fran Stovold.

Free to attend!
Book now: www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-coffee-...

AMOT Coffee Breaks - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

The Army Museums Ogilby Trust holds a monthly online session where speakers from within the Army Museums network as well as the wider heritage sector present

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Aug 7

Excited to welcome museum network speakers to our conference!

Michelle Hill on sharing regimental stories through film, Lucy Johnson on growing audiences, and Eyob Derillo & Carolyn Dalton on rethinking the 1868 Abyssinia expedition.

Info and tickets here: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

Conference - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Join us at this year’s AMOT Annual Conference as we explore The Power of Connection: Reimagining Audiences. Understanding existing audiences, as well as

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Aug 4

The REME Regimental Succession Document is now live!
Trace the evolution of REME through our clear, authoritative ‘family tree’ format.

www.armymuseums.org.uk/military-res...

Military Research - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

This page is a toolkit of essential resources for military research, primarily focused on family history and ancestry. Here, you’ll find guidance to help you

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Jul 31

The July AMOT Newsletter is here!

At 1600 today, catch up on the latest news, stories & resources from across the Army museum sector.

Not subscribed yet? Sign up now to get it straight to your inbox!

www.armymuseums.org.uk/newsletter/

AMOT Newsletter - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

AMOT publishes monthly newsletters with information on events, job opportunities, and sector updates.

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Jul 28

AMOT Conference 2025 – Speaker Announcement
Most speakers are now confirmed with full programme coming soon!

Information about each speaker here: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

Thanks to our sponsors: Holt’s Military Banking, PLT Ltd., Towergate Insurance.

Conference - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Join us at this year’s AMOT Annual Conference as we explore The Power of Connection: Reimagining Audiences. Understanding existing audiences, as well as

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Jul 24

We’re thrilled to welcome Holts Military Banking as a sponsor of the AMOT 2025 Conference!

With expert knowledge of both the military & financial services, Holts helps service personnel meet their goals with confidence.

More information: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

Conference - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Join us at this year’s AMOT Annual Conference as we explore The Power of Connection: Reimagining Audiences. Understanding existing audiences, as well as

www.armymuseums.org.uk

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Jul 21

AMOT Grant Update: Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Young visitors can now explore the museum hands-on by picking a hat and uncovering its story – all with help from AMOT’s 2024 grant!

From September, older kids will create vlogs, interviews & more as part of Remembrances of War by Paul Joyce.

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Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Jul 18

AMOT is proud to support the Royal Scots Museum’s GRETNA110 project, marking 110 years since the Quintinshill rail disaster. A moving exhibition, film, and commemorations honoured the 216 Royal Scots lost.

Read the full report: www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-2024-gr...

Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re delighted to welcome Towergate as a sponsor of the AMOT 2025 Conference: The Power of Connection!

Their tailored insurance helps museums focus on preserving what matters.

Tickets available now – don’t miss out!
Buy here: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/

Conference - Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Join us at this year’s AMOT Annual Conference as we explore The Power of Connection: Reimagining Audiences. Understanding existing audiences, as well as

www.armymuseums.org.uk

Army Museums Ogilby Trust @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social · Jul 14

Stuart Black (Uni of Reading) is researching animal skins & furs in Army Museums across the UK.

The project explores:
Military garments, natural history collections and human-animal connections.

More info: www.armymuseums.org.uk/archive-of-a...
Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/agKteQexAJ

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