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Latest news from the museum in 2010...
Date: June 2010
On the 20th June the museum hosted a visit from the National Association of Retired Firefighters, Yorkshire branch. They had been informed of the existance of the storage facility by Barry Andrews who is a member of the Lincolnshire branch of NARFF. The visit began with a tour of the Scampton History Museum and the grave of Guy Gibsons dog "Nigger". This was followed by a power point presentation by Steve Shirley on the set up and history of the Manston Fire Museum. They then toured the MFM storage facility where they were able to see items under storage/restoration. The Scampton display room (Museum 2) was also inspected to great aclaim. Next was a visit to the vehicle hanger where they were able to see 20 fire appliances.
Everyone had a fantastic day and Steve Shirley was delighted to be presented with a NARFF shield and a book celebrating the history of Leeds Fire Brigade.
Special thanks go to: Roger Crisp of the Scampton History Museum, Kim and Andrea Shirley, Lee and Amanda Medley who assisted with hosting (the tea making team), Colin and Martyn Tasker who have recently joined the Museums team of helpers at Scampton and were on hand to move 20 vehicles out of the hanger in glorious sunshine! Finally Ian Swift, the event photographer.
Date: May 2010
Mr Tony Screeves presented Steve Shirley with a Fire Service Benevolent Fund Colouring book in mint condition featuring line drawings of old Fire Appliances. Also, he presented Steve with typed notes compiled by Mr. David Thornley over his period of service with Warwickshire Fire Brigade. Tony served for 25years with WFB. The notes form part of the trade knowledge required for a Retained Firefighter, and are a fascinating insight into what was required to be a proficient firefighter in those days. Tony was attending a passout parade at Manston and was just glad that these mementoes would find a good home.
Date: 9th April 2010
Major General Kirkland OBE and Councillor Mavanne Saunders trying on a "New Yorker" stlye Fire Helmet during his visit to the Museum on the 9th April. Major Kirkland was the reviewing officer for the passout parade on that day.
