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4th
November , 2005
Boiler
Update VIC 32 is now in the
shed at Corpach Boatyard and work
is underway to replace the hull plating
in the boiler area, Nick is filming
this for the DVD which should be available
at the end of the work. While at Corpach
the condenser has been removed and
refurbished. The new boiler is on
schedule and should be at Corpach
by the end of the year, thanks to
the efforts of R. K. Pridhams Engineering.
For more details click here...
FUND
RAISING Since the last newsletter
fund raising has continued apace with
appearances at craft fairs and the
arrival of the ''Souvenir Shop'' leaflet
with many new items, not least of
which is THE MUST HAVE FOR EVERYONE....
The
2006 VIC 32 Calendar
For your copy of the calendar
or the leaflet contact, The Puffer
Preservation Trust, Mike Smith, 10
Finkin Lane, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3
4NJ
Festival
of the Sea We also took part
in The Festival of The Sea at Portsmouth
at the end of June. The 'Shieldhall''
very kindly let us to set up a stand
on board to sell souvenirs. We travelled
to Portsmouth on board Scott and Hilary
Periera's 1916 gentlemans yacht the
''Lilian''. Our route was down the
Thames, round Kent, down the Channel
to Portsmouth,arriving off Ryde on
the Isle of Wight in the very early
hours of the morning. Once the Royal
Review and Fireworks were complete
we entered Portsmouth harbour where
it did not take Nick long to locate
the bacon roll and pork and pork crackling
baguette purveyor from which he rarely
strayed!!!! Maybe he needed to build
up his energy levels for when he helped
row the replica Thames wherry up and
down the harbour (photo's are available...
but only for very generous donations!!!!).
Many old and some new friends were
met, amongst whom must be noted, Bob
Adams, Capt. Toot Toot from the Shieldhall,
Peter Hollins and Campbell MacMurray.
From Portsmouth we travelled by road
to Pridhams to get an update on work
so far (see boiler update).
GRATITUDE
Many thanks are due to the Trusts,
Companies and Organisations who have
supported the appeal, but especially
to the ''Friends'' who have been magnificent
in their support in so many ways and
we hope that you will continue to
support VIC 32.
FINALLY...
Work parties are provisionally planed
for weeks commencing 6th, 13th, 20th,
27th May, contact Nick for more information.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Mike Smith
Read
the previous Newsletters:
9th
June , 2005
14th
March, 2005
17th February, 2005
27th
August, 2004
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