Due to an unfortunate infestation by the giant driller beetle (scarabaeus maleficus gargantua) at the Museum of Miniature Found Objects, the museum has had to close temporarily in order to carry out an eradication programme. Native to Hawaii, these insects are noted for their powerful jaws and have been known to bore their way through concrete. They are believed to have arrived in a consignment of objects on loan from the Museum of Sporting Impedimenta, Honolulu.

The Museum of Miniature Found Objects is delighted to announce the agreement of reciprocal object loans with the Museum of Sporting Impedimenta, Honolulu (where Mrs Beryl van Buren formerly held the post of Chief Archivist). Raoul Théière, Curator of Body Parts at the Museum of Miniature Found Objects, will be giving an introductory talk on Thursday evening on the exciting challenges facing curators at both museums as they develop this ground-breaking relationship. Further information is available from the Ticket Office in the main entrance.