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Tony Hales at Ellesmere Port againTony Hales, chairman of British Waterways, came to Ellesmere Port again on Wed. 30th June to see the progress being made at the Heritage Boatyard. |
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The meeting was held in the classroom of the Boatyard’s |
While on site, Tony presented certificates to three youth trainees approaching the end of their
six-month appointments.
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£110k to help waterways museum pass on heritage skillsThe National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port (formerly the Boat Museum), in partnership with National Historic Ships, has received £110k from Heritage Lottery Fund’s ‘Skills for the Future’ programme to help expand its successful Heritage Boatyard operation. The funding means the museum will be able to employ more trainees, vastly increasing its ability to conserve its collection of historic canal boats. More here. |
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Current work in the Heritage Boatyard Work already completed
Mendip refurbishment is well underway. Several large areas of corrosion on the metal sides have been cut out and new metal tacked in. The work is mostly being carried out by Andy and Dave - the picture shows them at a tea break!
Shad is being fettled before the Middlewich trip.
Dave examines the superb progress on Marlyn. One of our volunteers has been removing the rotten wood and replacing the damaged sections. Work is progressing well and Marlyn
Major progress on cabin refurbishment of Ilkeston. Anthony and John are working together to replace the cabin sides and roof. The work is detailed, requiring precise measurements and the perfect fitting of each piece. Before fitting the wood it is specially treated to prevent water ingress and extend its life. The work is being funded by the London Canal Museum in partnership with the Heritage Boatyard.
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To volunteer your help please |
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A round up of work done on boats in the collection since
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