Preservation Station Workshop: Get Started with Confidence

Thinking about using our Preservation Station but not sure where to begin?

This introductory workshop is designed to help you build confidence with the equipment before making your first booking.

Whether you’re looking to preserve treasured family memories or archive important materials, this session will guide you through the essentials so you can get the most out of your experience.

What you’ll learn:

• What the Preservation Station is and how it can help you
• What you can safely copy and save
• Why old items like tapes and photos can wear out over time
• Why saving things digitally still needs care and upkeep
• How to get ready before your booking
• How to use the equipment step by step
• A live demonstration so you can see it all in action

This workshop is ideal for beginners or anyone wanting hands-on guidance before getting started.

Join us and take the first step in preserving your memories for the future.

This event will be held downstairs in the Local Heritage Room.