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Latest News;
Oakdale will be 70 years old on 15th September 2021.
A charitable trust is being set up for her preservation and restoration. (Oakdale Mersey Flat Trust)
A Liverpool Charity (MAST) is interested in taking her back to the River Mersey for full restoration and then for use as a floating classroom for young people. (Funded survey due late September.)
Local volunteers Tom & Steve are already working regularly with Dave Keenan to clear the decks ready for repairs to start afresh and get her protected for winter. A 360 degree 3D laser scanning survey was conducted on and in the boat this week by Barry Bassnett. Special thanks also to Tanya and Caroline for the delicious cake that was brought down to the boat yesterday!
If you're interested in getting hands on and volunteering towards any aspect of her preservation and restoration, simply drop me an email to martin.dewhurst@me.com
Voluntary tasks include; Shipwright Skilled Labour, Restoration Skills for Fixtures & Fittings, General Labouring for Winter Preparation, Fundraising, Social Media, Marketing & PR, Accounts & Book-keeping, Public outreach, Videography and any family or anecdotal history you have of these boats is also of great interest.
Thanks on behalf of Dave Keenan
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