The Amelia Scott today welcomed newborn Sienna as their 1,000,000th visitor!
Since opening in April 2022 The Amelia Scott has firmly established itself as a centre for culture, heritage, education and much more both for the local community and further afield. Each year an ever-increasing number of users walk through its doors to engage in creativity, read a book or seek help when they need it most – and this week welcomed its 1,000,000th visitor.
At just 6 days old Sienna today became The Amelia Scott’s 1,000,000th visitor, when proud parents Millie and Jordan came to register her birth, winning a voucher for the Assembly Hall Theatre and a goody bag.
The Amelia Scott has garnered a reputation for attracting a diverse range of exhibitions which appeal to a wide range of audiences, an amazingly busy and vibrant programme for families and a place where young people can come to study in a safe and welcoming environment. Not simply a cultural hub, The Amelia Scott also serves as Tunbridge Wells Borough Council’s front line, where members of the community can seek support for all sorts of complex issues, from housing to those fleeing domestic violence. To date the on-site call centre staff have handled a mammoth 500,000 calls.
Counsellor and Cabinet member for Economic Development TWBC, Justine Rutland said;
“To have reached this milestone in a little over three years is nothing short of incredible, and I would like to thank everyone who works and volunteers at The Amelia Scott. Here you will find so much care taken and dedication to look after the residents of Tunbridge Wells in all sorts of ways. I know the team will not be resting on its laurels but instead be preparing for a busy summer and exciting, creative new projects.”
Arts, Heritage and Engagement Director, Jeremy Kimmel adds, “I hope this will be Sienna’s first visit of many in the coming years. We couldn’t be more proud of what we have achieved with The Amelia Scott, and ought to thank both the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England for their support. Most of all we are extremely grateful to our community for embracing us and voting with their feet. The Amelia Scott will continue to strive to be at the heart of the community, and to make sure that everybody has access to high quality culture, a peaceful setting and help when they need it the most.”
The hard work continues at The Amelia Scott to reach their next million. Magic Place will be the 12th exhibition opening next week on 27 June, a family friendly interactive digital play space for all from creators Genetic Moo. For details of events please visit our website www.theamelia.co.uk