Topic: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2011 (Read 33764 times)

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #50 on:** March 02, 2011, 11:07:44 pm »

Quote from: stew49 on February 28, 2011, 09:00:12 am

lol i was going to ask about wheelchair access, good to hear i can get in

stewart

I have not been for a year or two, but yes there are ramps BUT most of the outside pathways are cobbles , ramps etc the main display building has a lift access at the rear, last time I saw it I would not put a dog in it, so unless you are a Chair user please don't comment on what is good access or not, as i said I have not been thee for two years because it was that ROUGH and you get shaken to death.

Peter

garston1 · « **Reply #51 on:** March 02, 2011, 11:53:11 pm »

There's now a nice metal bridge that will take you into the front of the Island warehouse as opposed to going all around the back. Also automatic door openers have been put in various places. As for the lift i think you may have gotten it mixed up with the one in the Rolt Centre which is a bit cramped, but the Island Warehouse lift has plenty of room. As for the cobbles if you stay on the main paths you'll find that mostly it is flat, ideal for wheelchair users. In fact i can't think of anywhere where there is cobbles now!

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #52 on:** March 02, 2011, 11:56:27 pm »

Quote from: garston1 on March 02, 2011, 11:53:11 pm

There's now a nice metal bridge that will take you into the front of the Island warehouse as opposed to going all around the back. Also automatic door openers have been put in various places. As for the lift i think you may have gotten it mixed up with the one in the Rolt Centre which is a bit cramped, but the Island Warehouse lift has plenty of room. As for the cobbles if you stay on the main paths you'll find that mostly it is flat, ideal for wheelchair users. In fact i can't think of anywhere where there is cobbles now!

Have YOU tried it in a chair,? unless all the ramps have been rebuilt and the cobbles removed it is a nightmare in a chair, (not buggy) also the downstairs is all new cobbles laid only a year or so ago when it was refurbished

Peter

Number 6 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:10:13 am »

Well I was going to bring a boat up and have a play on Sunday but my cars decided enough is enough and has broke a wheel bearing, can't get it fixed until next week. So will be in the little convertible. At least I won't be able to buy anything big! Looking forward to it now, Dave. :)

stew49 · « **Reply #54 on:** March 03, 2011, 11:39:44 am »

Well im going, i need to buy stuff. im sure it will be fine, and there is always people to help if you need it. looking forward to it

Stewart

Double D · « **Reply #55 on:** March 03, 2011, 01:26:09 pm »

Quote from: Number 6 on March 03, 2011, 09:10:13 am

Well I was going to bring a boat up and have a play on Sunday but my cars decided enough is enough and has broke a wheel bearing, can't get it fixed until next week. So will be in the little convertible. At least I won't be able to buy anything big! Looking forward to it now, Dave. :)

Good timing that, I wish I'd thoght of sabotaging it last year before Wicksteed weekend. I wouldn't have an 8ft boat hull in my kitchen then

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #56 on:** March 03, 2011, 02:04:35 pm »

I am going by 15 plus years off attending, as my health got worse so did mt dependence on a chair and level smooth surfaces, i cannot take rough ground, the place was never wheel chair friendly in the past far to steep ramps and lots of very rough cobbles in fact the machine room where the lift is in the back of the floor is very rough and you had to get to the lift in the past by going around the back where the half sunken hulls where

now I don't thing everywhere should have wheel chair access new buildings YES old NO I don't believe in cutting holes in nice subs and putting in ramps destroying historic ships.
I was just stating how difficult I found it and I don't think it needs changing, because that is the charm of the place I just wont go because it is to rough for ME.

peter

dave301bounty · « **Reply #57 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:49:05 pm »

Quote from: garston1 on March 02, 2011, 11:53:11 pm

There's now a nice metal bridge that will take you into the front of the Island warehouse as opposed to going all around the back. Also automatic door openers have been put in various places. As for the lift i think you may have gotten it mixed up with the one in the Rolt Centre which is a bit cramped, but the Island Warehouse lift has plenty of room. As for the cobbles if you stay on the main paths you'll find that mostly it is flat, ideal for wheelchair users. In fact i can't think of anywhere where there is cobbles now!
[/The last ,time i was there ,the cobbles wrecked my legs and ankles ,so unless there has been an inprovement ,not good for bad legs the chap from ribble agrees quote]

ministeve · « **Reply #58 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:16:06 pm »

hi peter i know what you mean but as martin says the museum has relayed most of the pathways that were bad. as it happens they were relaying part of the one outside the stables today to my shock

. i did not think it would be finnished but i have been told it will be by friday

i do have to say 2 rooms in the rolt centre are not easy to enter but we are a helpfull bunch us boat builders i am sure we would all help anyone should they need it
sorry you wont be there you will be missing a great show but i do understand. hope you are well and maybe we will meet at another show

steve

HS93 (RIP) · « **Reply #59 on:** March 04, 2011, 08:07:10 pm »

Quote from: ministeve on March 03, 2011, 08:16:06 pm

hi peter i know what you mean but as martin says the museum has relayed most of the pathways that were bad. as it happens they were relaying part of the one outside the stables today to my shock . i did not think it would be finnished but i have been told it will be by friday

i do have to say 2 rooms in the rolt centre are not easy to enter but we are a helpfull bunch us boat builders i am sure we would all help anyone should they need it
sorry you wont be there you will be missing a great show but i do understand. hope you are well and maybe we will meet at another show

steve

That would be nice to meet you , I hope they dont change it to much as kids woul not see what it was like years ago. have a nice weekend

peter

Shakey60 · « **Reply #60 on:** March 04, 2011, 08:59:19 pm »

I've checked the tyres on the car and filled up with diesel (my wife asked if I could take her somewhere expensive, so I took to the garage forecourt), now just waiting to head up North from south of the Midlands. Can't wait, really enjoyed last years show ...

Martin (Admin) · « **Reply #61 on:** March 04, 2011, 09:35:17 pm »

Clean up aisle one!

garston1 · « **Reply #62 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:40:12 am »

here here!

The long Build · « **Reply #63 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:53:33 pm »

Day one..

Without going into to much spiel, I felt it was a great day, Despite a bit of drizzle, the extended port system was out and looked pretty impressive. Plenty of traders more than willing to take your money, the Truckers were there with their display.. Uh Thanks !!! my Son wants one of them as well now

and not forgetting the clubs supporting the show, a good turn out with plenty of models on display..

Great show well done Ellesmereport Port MBC and Co. Back on Sunday just to get those few bits I missed..

The long Build · « **Reply #64 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:56:08 pm »

tugnut · « **Reply #65 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:20:43 pm »

Great pictures, lots of boats on show thanks for posting

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I hear the San George is coming south in APRIL. CANT WAIT TO HAVE A TOW.

best regards John

sailorboy61 · « **Reply #66 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:44:59 pm »

Seemed to be a good turn out despite the less than ideal weather...at least it was nice and calm for the water side activities!

john44 · « **Reply #67 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:59:33 pm »

Good timing that, I wish I'd thoght of sabotaging it last year before Wicksteed weekend. I wouldn't have an 8ft boat hull in my kitchen then Crazy Crazy

Hi Audi,

ever thought of standing it on end and putting shelves in it.
You may as well get some use out of it until Dave decides to start the build.
Could use it as a wine rack

jabba · « **Reply #68 on:** March 06, 2011, 08:11:53 am »

here is a vid of a few of us docking the canal barge/bus.
thanks for a great day.
jabba.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyZvItgspE

nhp651 · « **Reply #69 on:** March 06, 2011, 01:20:31 pm »

i reckon at scale 1;32 that narrow boat is about 1970 feet long, so those little tugs are doing a grand job, lol................watch out for burnt motors though.........don't smell too good, lol

Number 6 · « **Reply #70 on:** March 06, 2011, 04:42:25 pm »

Off back to The Village after a great day at Ellesmere. Nice to meet up with people and meet more Mayhemers. Great weather and enjoyed sailing the Solent class lifeboat. Ready for Wicksteed now. :)

ixion · « **Reply #71 on:** March 06, 2011, 05:32:35 pm »

Few pics from me, more later.

Stan · « **Reply #72 on:** March 06, 2011, 07:10:02 pm »

Thank's for a great weekend from all the display team at Kirklees Model Boat Club. I managed to get all the items I wanted from S H G and the Component shop.

Stan Reffin
Kirklees Model Boat Club

ellisgarth · « **Reply #73 on:** March 06, 2011, 08:16:02 pm »

a big thank u to all for making such a cracking weekend . and to jabber for the Video nice to see the big push again Steve mike john Malcolm

funtimefrankie · « **Reply #74 on:** March 06, 2011, 09:11:12 pm »

Just gets better each year......
Traders not there please note....

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Author Topic: Ellesmere Port Spring Show 2011 (Read 33764 times)

garston1

stew49

Double D

dave301bounty

Shakey60

garston1

The long Build

The long Build

tugnut

sailorboy61

john44

jabba

nhp651

ixion

ellisgarth