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News 2016 |
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A change to our Hours
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Traditionally
we have closed over Christmas and New Year. However, this year, we will
be open Wednesday 28th, Thursday 29th & Friday 30th December from 1
pm until 4.30 pm.
Come and pay us a visit, have a ride on a tram we might even have some mince pies to give away with your ticket.
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Wirral Bus & Tram Show
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The
19th Annual Wirral Bus & Tram Show took place October 2nd. The
weather couldn't have been better plenty of sun and blue skies brought
the crowds out in droves. The trams had full loads of passengers every
trip taking people from the museum to Pacific Road and Woodside and
back again. There was plenty to see with Vintage and new buses &
trucks at Pacific Road, a bumoer amount of classic cars at Woodside
Ferry and the trade stalls in the museum were busy all day long.
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An Invitation
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We have an invitation to all members of the MTPS from the National Tramway Museum at Crich, Derbyshire
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If you do decide to go please let them know.
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Superhero Day
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Despite
the weather being wet and windy hoards of superheroes arrived at Taylor
street with parents in tow, to make this years event the busiest yet.
We had record numbers of passengers on our two tram service, 730 &
70 were used today. For the first time we able to offer our younger
visitors face painting. Thanks to Ali from Fab Face Paint for producing
so many superhero faces. The refreshment stall was almost sold out and
tea's and coffee's were made in abundance. A raffle was also held for
the first time, the prize was Free family travel for a year on the
Heritage Tramway.
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Long Service Awards
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Dame
Lorna Muirhead, the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside made an informal
visit to Wirral Transport Museum on 7th July. The occasion was to
present certificates of long service to three members of the MTPS
committee. Keith Carmichael, Sales Officer, and Ron Martin, Treasurer,
complete 41 years of continuous service each and Terry Martin, MTPS
Chairman, completes 49 years of continuous service. Unfortunately Terry
couldn't attend so his certificate was received on his behalf by Sharon
Brown of National Museums Liverpool.
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It's official Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway
is one of THE places to visit in our area. We would like to thank all
our visitors and friends from around the world for taking the time to
vote for us. We have been awarded a certificate of excellence from
Tripadvisor for the 2nd time, the last being 2014.
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Rick Stansfield
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It is with great sadness
that we learnt of the death recently of Rick Stansfield. Rick was a
former life member of the MTPS and he spent many long hours working on
Wallasey 78.
We send our condolences to his family.
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Rick is pictured standing in the newly made top deck at manufacturers Broadbents Joinery,
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Wirral Tourism Awards
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Wirral attracts more than 7 million visitors every year adding over £355 million pounds to the local economy. To
help recognise and celebrate exceptional quality and service across
the peninsula’s tourism and hospitality industries, the public were
asked to tell us which individuals, teams and organisations should be
recognised with a prestigious Wirral Tourism Award 2016.
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The public responded.
Nominations were assessed by a panel and finalists were shortlised for
each category. The Volunteers at Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage
Tramway and Wirral Bus & Tram Show were overjoyed to find that both
of them were finalists.
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Wirral Transport Museum & Heritage Tramway - Attraction of the Year Finalist
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Wirral Bus & Tram Show - Event of the Year
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At a glittering gala dinner at the Floral Pavilion on Wednesday 13th April 2016 the winners were announced.
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Port Sunlight Museum - Winner Attraction of the Year
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Fabulous Frost Fair - Winner Event of the Year
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On behalf of all our volunteers we would like to congratulate both winners.
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To have been nominated and
recognised as finalists in two categories is an amazing achievment, all
our volunteers can hold their heads high. Lets look forward to next
year.
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Easter Egg Hunt
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Easter weekend saw the return of our annual Easter Egg Hunt
which was held over three days this year. The weather was not as good
as previous years with several torrential downpours along with some
nice bright sunny spells. This, however, did not dampen our visitors
resolve. We had a very busy weekend handing out chocolate eggs to all
the children completing the hunt. At the end of each day an entrant was
picked at random to win that days Prize Egg. The winners are;
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Saturday: D Rowland
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Sunday: Charlie Lipscombe
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Monday: Oscar Carew
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Thank you all for taking part, please come again next year
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Night at the Museum
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February
19th saw the second Night at the Museum event giving the public and
tram enthusiasts alike the chance to ride and photograph the trams at
night. The Museum was lit up with all manner of special lighting
effects giving some photographs a really ethereal feel. The
evening was very busy with visitor numbers up on the previous event
last year.
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Photographs coutesy of Adam Jones & Keith Page
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Tram of the Year 2015
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In
a very fitting tribute to the achievement of the collaboration between
National Museums Liverpool, Heritage Lottery Fund, Wirral Borough
Council and Merseyside Tramway Preservation Society. Liverpool tramcar
245 has been named British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2015
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Arriving
from National Museums Liverpool large object store in May 2006 for
assessment of her suitability for restoration. The restoration team
headed up by MTPS Chairman Terry Martin began a long and arduous
dismantling of this very special tram car. Once the assessment was
complete and Lottery funding secured the restoration could begin. After
many many man hours and just a few set-backs Liverpool Corporation
Tramways Baby grand car 245 carried paying passengers in September 2015
for the first time since 14th September 1957.
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Liverpool 245 is in service throughout the year on Birkenheads own Heritage Tramway
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Please come and take a ride on this and our other trams at Wirral Transport Museum and Heritage Tramway.
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