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Sunday February 17th 2013.

A total of 185 people visited the museum today, Sunday February 17th 2013. This was due mainly to the bright sunny weather. It was nice to see regular visitor David Pearce, and his friend Barry out and about again after David’s fall on the icy ground in January. David suffered a broken leg close to his hip, which required an operation to bolt it back together again.

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Marion helped out in the Museum, whilst yours truly was kept busy on the Narrow Gauge railway. She even drank out of Johns sacred mug.

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The Sidings tea room did exceptional well, and sold out of every thing except tea & coffee by the end of the day. Unfortunately the forecast is that the weather will get a lot colder by next weekend, enjoy it while you can.

Sunday February 3rd 2013

A dry cool day saw 124 visitors in the museum today. Barry purchased a number of wagon plates, some for display, and others for sale towards museum funds.

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The museum as acquired two copies of the book Harper’s Bus Memories, for sale priced at £12.95.

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Harper Brothers from Heath Hayes, was the largest private bus company in the country in their time, before being taken over by Midland Red in 1974.

Also on sale in the Museum are the books published by Cannock Chase Mining Historical Society at various prices,  covering the history of the coal mines in this area. The photo shows the latest publication.

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Any one wishing to purchase any of these books please contact any museum volunteers.

Museum Sunday January 27th 2013.

On Sunday January 27th 2013, following 9 continuous freezing days of snow and ice, 70 people braved the weather to visit the Museum. Although the snow had disappeared, strong winds, sleet, and rain prevailed with a temperature of only 4 degrees. With chief clicker Mick at home, recovering from his short stay in hospital, Albert Jones filled the gap to record the visitor numbers.

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On a better note the heavy snow and rain of late, ensured that Chasewater is now full.

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The excess water is flowing freely, through the culverts, into the 9 foot overflow pool.

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