The Friends . . .

provide a voice for archive users. A role of particular significance as East Sussex County Council consider the provision of a new archive centre

raise money to assist with the purchase of local documents and microform copies for use in the Record office

provide practical assistance, with indexing and occasionally manning the reception desk

have the opportunity to meet others who share their concerns and interest in archives

have an exclusive insight onto the role of  ESRO and have opportunities to become more knowledgeable about the resources of the Record Office and how to use them

enjoy the opportunity to take part in visits to local places of interest with an archive connection (some of which are not otherwise open to the public)

enjoy other occasional social functions

receive a Newsletter twice a year keeping them up to date with the latest acquisitions and other news from the Record Office

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