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The work – mainly small repairs,
fitting of further items and painting - was part of the Society’s
planned long-term maintenance programme for the boat to ensure her
future preservation. It was undertaken by society volunteers under
the supervision of boatbuilder Adrian Polglase, who worked on the
original restoration. Paint was kindly donated by Phil Speight of
Craftmaster Paints.
Fresh off the dock, Saturn was used
for filming as part of a television programme on the Victorian way
of life, being produced by Lion TV for the BBC. Although the boat
has featured extensively in news style programmes, this was the
first commercial booking for Saturn. A new full-colour leaflet
promoting The Saturn Project has recently been produced.
In 2008 – because of attending the
IWA National Festival & Boat Show at Autherley Junction – Saturn
will spend most of the year on, or close to, the Shropshire Union
network. As well as the IWA Festival she will attend events at
Ellesmere Port, Norbury Junction, Anderton, Audlem, Maesbury,
Ellesmere and Whitchurch. At these locations and in between she will
be involved in educational visits and promotion. |
