THE
COOKHAM
SOCIETY
The Poster Drum
September 2024
Our lovely Cookham Society Poster Drum is situated just outside Cookham station. It's often referred to as “the station notice board”, “that green thing” or even “the rotunda”. We decided that it needed its proper name clearly emblazoned, and a fresh coat of paint. Also, the wording above the windows, COOKHAM SOCIETY MILLENIUM PROJECT, had faded badly. It refers to the drum’s heritage when the Society decided that something special was required to mark the Millenium.
We asked local signwriter Michell Da Silva to lend his skills and give it a makeover. We think our Poster Drum now looks rather impressive and ready for another 25 years!
All non-profit or charity posters displayed for free. Local businesses are welcome to add A4 posters for a nominal fee of just £5.00 for 3 months or £15.00 for a year. Larger posters can be accommodated. Payment by bank transfer direct to the Cookham Society.
For further details and to advertise on the drum please contact webmaster@cookhamsociety.org.uk
Some Poster Drum history.
The Society decided that something special was required to mark the Millenium and fund raising events were organised to pay for it. The Poster Drum was purchased from Leander Architectural Ltd on 12th July 2000 at a cost of £3370.49. Early comments were that it looked like it had arrived from outer space so that was possibly why it was opened by local celebrity Chris Brown, alias Chris Barrie the actor from sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf!
Our then chairman John Bowley with actor Chris Barrie.