Promoting finds work constructively within the structure of our profession. Views & ideas are of Finds Group members not necessarily those of CIfA.
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ALT A promotional graphic titled "Finds Fest Morning Session." It features four circular vignettes with text descriptions on a beige background. The first describes an introduction to the CIfA Finds SIG by Chair Emily Johnson. The second introduces the Archaeology Mentoring Partnerships grant scheme presented by Imogen Wood, Elle Norrish, and Phil Pollard. The third announces the launch of the First Aid for Finds website by Laura Ratcliffe-Warren and Kate Berlewen. The fourth highlights a Keynote Session on career journeys in archaeological specialisms, featuring an interview with Lorraine Mepham, Matthew Law, and Gulfareen Kamran, led by Rachel Cubitt. Logos for CIfA and images of finds are included.
ALT An educational infographic titled "FINDS FEST presents ARCHAEOLOGY MENTORING PARTNERSHIP." The graphic features two primary sections on a grey background decorated with archaeological-themed bunting. The top section introduces Mentor David Griffiths, a pottery and CBM specialist with over 20 years of experience and a PhD from the University of Leicester. The bottom section introduces Mentee Gulfareen Kamran, an early-career finds analyst and independent researcher in Newcastle. Both profiles describe their backgrounds and goals for the mentorship in Roman pottery. The image includes two circular inset photos—one of an archaeological finds display and one of a stack of books—and is branded with the logos for Historic England and the CIfA Finds Group.
ALT An infographic titled "FINDS FEST presents ARCHAEOLOGY MENTORING PARTNERSHIP" on a neutral grey background with archaeological bunting. The top green section features Mentor Lorraine Mepham, a nationally recognized finds specialist with 40 years of experience and President of the Medieval and Later Pottery Research Group (MLPRG). The bottom orange section features Mentee Jasmine Porter, a finds processing supervisor at Wessex Archaeology (North). The text details their partnership focus on post-medieval pottery, glass, and clay pipes. The graphic includes circular insets of a finds lab and a stack of books, with the logos for Historic England and the CIfA Finds Group at the bottom.
ALT An educational infographic titled "FINDS FEST presents ARCHAEOLOGY MENTORING PARTNERSHIP" set against a grey background with archaeological bunting. The top section introduces Mentor Ruth Shaffrey, an expert worked stone specialist with a PhD in geology and 27 years of experience in petrographic analysis. The bottom section introduces Mentee Naomi Payne, the Finds and Archives Manager for AC Archaeology Ltd, who is specializing in archaeological worked stone to address a regional skills gap. The graphic includes circular insets of an archaeological finds room and a stack of books, with the Historic England and CIfA Finds Group logos at the base.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Laura Ratcliffe-Warren. The event is scheduled for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular headshot shows Laura, a woman with dark hair and sunglasses perched on her head, smiling outdoors. The text identifies her specialism as "Conservation." The biography details her career since graduating from Cardiff in 2001, including her work in museums, her own business, and her current role with the Cornwall Archaeological Unit.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Peter Guest for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular photo shows Peter working on an archaeological dig. The text identifies his specialism as "Roman Coins" and describes him as an independent numismatist with over 30 years of experience. It highlights that he has identified over 30,000 Roman coins and previously served as a Reader in Roman Archaeology at Cardiff University and a manager at the Roman Legionary Museum.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Rachel Cubitt. The event is scheduled for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular headshot shows Rachel, a woman with dark hair, smiling in front of a shelf of books. The text identifies her specialism as "Post-excavation" and provides a biography detailing her 18 years of experience in the sector. It mentions her current role at Historic England and her dedication to improving standards and mentoring within finds work.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Ruth Shaffrey for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular photo shows a close-up of a microscope. The text identifies her specialism as "Worked Stone." The biography details her 27 years of experience, her PhD in geology and archaeology, and her role at Oxford Archaeology. It mentions her extensive publication record, including over 150 reports and two books, and her commitment to mentoring junior specialists.
ALT : A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Anna Tyacke for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular headshot shows Anna, a woman with long dark hair, smiling and wearing a maroon cardigan. The text identifies her specialism as "Metalwork, Coins, and Flint" and provides a biography detailing her 30-year career as a curator and PAS FLO. It mentions her current work with the Cornwall Archaeological Unit on the A30 enlargement scheme and her PhD research at the University of Leicester.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Bekky Hillman for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular photo shows Bekky using a microscope in a laboratory setting. The text identifies her specialism as "Charcoal and Archaeobotany." The biography describes her journey from fieldwalking to becoming a post-excavation supervisor at Archaeology Warwickshire in 2020. It also mentions her role as president of the Shipston-on-Stour and District Historical Society.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Dana Challinor. The event is scheduled for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular photo shows laboratory equipment and a person in blue gloves. The text identifies her specialism as "Charcoal and Archaeobotany" and describes her as an environmental archaeologist with 30 years of experience. It highlights her research on charcoal assemblages from Bronze Age burials to Pompeii and her role as co-convenor of the Charcoal and Wood Workgroup.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Imogen Wood for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular photo shows Imogen, a woman in a red jumper, looking down as she works with ceramic shards on a table. The text identifies her specialism as "Prehistoric to Early Medieval Pottery." The biography details her 25 years of experience as a pottery specialist and petrographer in the South West, as well as her passion for community archaeology and school projects.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Hayley McParland. The event is scheduled for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular headshot shows Hayley, a woman with dark hair and a friendly expression. The text identifies her specialism as "Archaeological Science & Phytolith Analysis" and provides a biography detailing her role as Historic England’s Science Advisor for the South West. It highlights her PhD from the University of York, her interest in wetland archaeology, and her work promoting professional standards across the sector. The flyer has a clean, modern design with neutral tones and decorative bunting at the top.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Emily Johnson. The event is scheduled for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular photo shows Emily in a high-visibility orange vest working on an archaeological excavation site with animal bones. The text identifies her specialism as "Zooarchaeology" and provides a biography detailing her decade of experience, her PhD from the University of Exeter, and her current role at Archaeology South-East. It also mentions her work in digital outreach and her role as chair of the CIfA Finds Group committee. The flyer has a clean, modern design with neutral tones and decorative bunting.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Kate Berlewen. The event is on 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. The flyer includes a circular photo of a microscope and a text box identifying Kate’s specialism as "Conservation & Ceramics." The biography details her academic background at the UCL Institute of Archaeology and her current work as a researcher for a Historic England project focused on medieval pottery in Devon and Cornwall. It also mentions her freelance work for the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Exeter Cathedral. The design features decorative bunting and neutral, earthy tones.
ALT A promotional flyer for "FINDS FEST" featuring Ruth Beveridge. The event is scheduled for 25 March 2026 at M Shed, Bristol. A circular headshot shows Ruth, a smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses. The text identifies her specialism as "Small Finds and Glass" and provides a biography detailing her 30-year career as a professional archaeologist, her PhD in Vietnamese pottery, and her current role at Wardell Armstrong. The flyer has a clean, modern design with neutral tones and decorative bunting at the top.
ALT A promotional graphic titled "Finds Fest Morning Session." It features four circular vignettes with text descriptions on a beige background. The first describes an introduction to the CIfA Finds SIG by Chair Emily Johnson. The second introduces the Archaeology Mentoring Partnerships grant scheme presented by Imogen Wood, Elle Norrish, and Phil Pollard. The third announces the launch of the First Aid for Finds website by Laura Ratcliffe-Warren and Kate Berlewen. The fourth highlights a Keynote Session on career journeys in archaeological specialisms, featuring an interview with Lorraine Mepham, Matthew Law, and Gulfareen Kamran, led by Rachel Cubitt. Logos for CIfA and images of finds are included.
ALT A promotional graphic for the "Finds Fest Afternoon Session." The top section, titled "Discussions x 4 sessions," explains that attendees will vote on themes during the morning for four open afternoon sessions. The middle section, "Marketplace," describes an opportunity to meet specialists in fields like Zooarchaeology, Worked Stone, and Conservation. It features a circular photo of an archaeological display case. The bottom section, "Poster Display," highlights a gallery of eight early-career research projects and the announcement of a competition winner with prizes from SLR and Historic England. It includes a circular photo of an open archaeological report. The CIfA Finds Group logo is in the top right.
ALT A promotional graphic titled "Finds Fest Afternoon Session Continued..." featuring two detailed sections on a beige background. The first section, in a blue bubble, is about "Thoughts on First Aid for Finds," where conservators Laura Ratcliffe-Warren and Kate Berlewen introduce the latest digital edition of the classic finds hut text and invite feedback. The second section, in a pink bubble, describes the "AMP Peer Session," a collaboration with Historic England’s Archaeological Mentoring Partnership, offering a chance to meet current mentors and mentees. At the bottom, large text announces "Closing Remarks" and the "Poster Competition Winners Announcement."
ALT A promotional flyer titled "CIfA Finds Group FINDS FEST: MARKETHALL SPECIALISMS." The top right features an image of archaeological artifacts laid out in display trays. Below the title is a table listing specialists and their areas of expertise: • Small Finds and Glass: Ruth Beveridge • First Aid for Finds and Conservation: Laura Ratcliffe-Warren, Kate Berlewen • Zooarchaeology: Emily Johnson, Joshua Toulson • Metalwork, Coins, and Flint: Anna Tyacke, Peter Guest • Charcoal and Archaeobotany: Dana Challinor, Bekky Hillman • Prehistoric to Early Medieval Pottery: Imogen Wood, Elle Norrish • Worked Stone: Ruth Shaffrey, Naomi Payne • Post-ex and Archaeological Science: Hayley McParland, Rachel Cubitt
ALT A promotional graphic for Finds Fest 2026 bursaries. The text states that bursaries funded by Historic England and SLR are available for tickets and travel. It highlights a standard contribution of up to £75, with flexibility based on circumstances. It notes that non-members are welcome to apply. Contact information is provided as an email address: pots.imogen.wood@gmail.com.
ALT A clean, professional agenda for the morning of Finds Fest. At the top, the title reads "Finds Fest Morning Agenda." The timeline includes: 9:30 Registration, refreshments, and icebreaker activity; 10:00 Welcome and Introduction; 10:15 A session on Historic England’s Archaeology Mentoring Partnerships; 10:40 "First Aid for Finds" talk; 11:15 A Keynote session featuring a structured interview with a panel of finds practitioners; and 12:30 Lunch (included). The CIfA, SLR, and Historic England logos are at the bottom.
ALT A clean, professional agenda for the afternoon of Finds Fest. At the top, the title reads "Finds Fest Afternoon Agenda." The afternoon schedule is presented in a pink and white table. From 1:15 to 4:00 PM, the session includes an introduction, four 30-minute themed discussion topics, an AMP Peer Session, poster displays, "Thoughts on FAFF" (First Aid For Finds), and a marketplace where attendees can meet specialists. A break is scheduled at 2:45 PM. The day concludes at 4:00 PM with closing remarks and the announcement of poster competition winners, with the event closing at 4:15 PM. The CIfA, SLR, and Historic England logos are at the bottom.
ALT May be a graphic of text that says "CIfA Finds Group FINDS FEST 25 March, 2026, MShed, Bristol. 9:30 AM -4:30 PM. Registration OPEN NOW. Early Career? Aspiring Specialist? Experienced Specialist? CONNECTING SPECIALISTS SUPPORTING CAREERS. Presentations, Thematic discussions, Career Journey Panel, Structured networking, Finds handling 'market stalls', Early careers poster competition. Event pricing Includes lunch and unlimited tea/coffee! •£50 CIfA member or Finds Group supporter •£65 non-member •£70 non-member* *(includes 12 months of Finds Group supporter membership worth £15!) Bursaries Available: Historic England and SLR.