A CHARITY has stepped in to run a Hampshire museum as part of a new partnership scheme.

One Community will take on the day-to-day running of Eastleigh Museum from late this month. Visitors will also be able to use the facility to access the charity’s services.

Meanwhile, Hampshire County Council’s Arts and Museums Service and Eastleigh Borough Council will still be involved in the High Street operation, providing funding and expert guidance.

The museum’s doors are closed until the end of the month while the new system is set up.

Volunteers are currently being recruited, for one morning or one afternoon a week, to show visitors around the museum; serve refreshments in the cafe and sell goods in the shop. Contact Julia or Maureen at One Community on 023 8090 2458 or volunteer@1community.org.uk.