Oddball

Friends of St. Aidan's BE1150 Dragline
Future Programme


2009 Dragline Open Days

Come and see the largest preserved walking dragline excavator in Western Europe!

  • Sit in the driver's seat.
  • Have a look round inside.
  • See the 25 cubic yard bucket
  • Working models and displays

St.Aidans opencast coal site, Swillington, Leeds. (Signposted)

Postcode LS26 8AL - Grid Ref. SE 398 287

Saturday 13th June

Saturday and Sunday 12th/13th September

14:00 - 16:00

Admission Free

Future Programme 2009

 

Tuesday 9th June 2009 Special evening opening

18:00 - 20:00 Open. Neville's models may be present. Part of a social event of the Yorkshire branch of the Institute of Quarrying. Any Friend who would like to see around the machine or help please contact Ivor Brown.

 

Saturday 13th June 2009 Working Party* and Summer Open Day

10:00 Working party starts on site

12:00 Working lunchtime meeting

14:00 - 16:00 Open to the public. Guides & models required. Please try to come.

 

Saturday/Sunday 12th/13th September 2009 Heritage Weekend and Open Days

 

Thursday 10th December 2009 Winter site checkover and meeting - note change of day!

11:00 - short meeting

12:00 - Odball's 61st Birthday Lunch (a bar snack is booked at a local pub - Thursdays are 25% cheaper!)

* For all Working Parties:

Bring sandwiches & drinks, protective clothing (hard hat, high visibility vest & boots) and simple cleaning and gardening tools.

Some vests are available for loan.

Contact Chairman Paul Thompson if you need more information.

Donations always welcome.

Contacts:
Friends of St. Aidan's BE1150 Dragline (affiliated to the Vintage Excavator Trust),
Chairman: Paul C Thompson
Treasurer: John Hopkinson
Secretary & Newsletter Editor: Dr. Ivor J. Brown, 95 Manygates Lane, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 7DL.

Whilst you are here, why not visitLogoI.A.Recordings Web site, which includes details of a DVD compilation featuring 'Oddball' and other draglines?

Last Updated: 16/5/09  
   

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