Oddball

Friends of St. Aidan's BE1150 Dragline
Future Programme


2010 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.Aidan's opencast coal site, Swillington, Leeds. (Signposted)

Postcode LS26 8AL - Grid Ref. SE 398 287

Saturday 19th June

Saturday and Sunday 11th/12th September

14:00 - 16:00

Admission Free

Future Programme 2010

 

Wednesday 16th June 2010: Special opening for Leeds & District Traction Engine Club

Any friend who would like to visit the machine or would be able to help, please contact the chairman.

 

Saturday 19th June 2010: Maintenance group and Summer Open Day

10:00 - Working party* on site.

12:00 - Working lunchtime meeting.

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

 

Saturday & Sunday 11th & 12th September 2010: Heritage Weekend and Open Days

Thursday 2nd December 2010: Winter check-over and Oddball's Birthday Lunch

 

* 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 are 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 visitI.A.Recordings LogoI.A.Recordings Web site, which includes details of a DVD compilation featuring 'Oddball' and other draglines?

Last Updated: 26/05/2010

   

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