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rontage Finally Revealed at Fleetwood Museum What started as a simple redecoration project at the end of 2018 become an exciting project to reveal the original splendour of Fleetwood’s former Custom House. After the Museum Trust took over the building from Lancashire County Council in April 2018, we started work to redecorate the front. Large areas of waterproof coatings started coming off, revealing years of trapped water which had shown as damp patches inside the building and extensive cracking. We carried out extensive tests, working with Wyre’s conservation officer and specialists in historic roofing and stonework. Under ten layers of paint coatings, the original historic render could be glimpsed, as first applied in 1837. All the window surrounds, entrance columns and highlevel parapets are in the familiar stone of the nearby North Euston Hotel. Conservation specialists carefully removed the modern paint coatings to reveal the original render. This was then surveyed to identify numerous areas requiring repair. After these repairs, the final stage was to apply a conservation grade system of paint coatings. This system, ideal for coastal locations, provides a water-

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leetwood Museum is housed in the oldest used building in the town, built in the mid 1830s, Grade 2 listed and designed by Decimus Burton. Having only been open for 10 weeks last year we are looking forward to opening for the 2021 season on Tuesday 18th May working along with Government guidelines. Our opening hours will be Tuesday - Saturday weekly 10.30am - 4pm,

Due to our short season last year we are continuing with our Fisherman's Friend 'Take a Deep Breath' exhibition, sponsored by Lofthouses of Fleetwood, which proved very popular. Also on view in our deep sea gallery are some artefacts from Fleetwood's heritage trawler, 'Jacinta' which has recently been scrapped. Volunteers give their time to help at the museum. We are looking for ex-trawlermen to act as guides in our deep-sea gallery. If you are interested, please contact the museum. There is a small entrance charge £3.00 Adults, £2.00 concessions and free admission for children up to 16 years of age. Unfortunately, due to steps and stairs, the museum building is not accessible to people with mobility difficulties. Our shop, within the reception area, has numerous local interest books on sale, Fleetwood postcards, children's pocket money toys and unusual gifts. Why not pop in to look round? We hope to offer a limited service from the cafe subject to guidelines. There is no entrance charge just to use the cafe or look round the museum shop. Unfortunately, due to Covid, we will not be holding Children's craft sessions or talks until it is safe to do so. Our second-hand bookshop, next to the museum will be open Tuesday. Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10.30am - 3.30pm, also Wednesday afternoons 1.15pm - 3.30pm. We have hundreds of books, fiction and non-fiction priced at 50p each. Children's books are only 10p each.

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Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk Alcoholic Anonymous 0800 9177 650 Alzheimer’s Society Support Line 0333 150 3456 Arthritis Action 020 3781 7120 24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline Freephone: 0808 2000247 If you are in immediate danger dial 999 if it is an emergency and press 55 if you can’t talk (only on mobile phones). They have a duty to protect and help you.

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Email: terenceturner@hotmail.co.uk

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Boyes Plastering All Types of Plastering Internal & External K-Rend Specialist

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Kitchen & Bedroom Fitting, Windows, Doors, Flooring, Gates & Fencing No job too small - Free Estimates

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Tel. 01253 701902 Mobile 07915 221181

If left unattended they will get worse and can lead to very expensive repairs Call Terry for a free quote today

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22 Plymouth Avenue Fleetwood FY7 8JA

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Local Tradesman

EST 1987

01253 877332 or 07977 074741

Find a local service

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TV Aerials - Satellite - CCTV - Alarms

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T.V Aerials installed from £49

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• IP HD CCTV Systems (Including 4K HD & Starlight technology)

• Wireless Alarms • Domestic & Commercial Installations

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Est. 1995

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Tel: 428462 Mob: 07887 592799

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