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Battle of Britain Exhibition
Saturday 12th September 2015
(AN OPEN DOORS EVENT)

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9.45am The day begins. Rob & Martin smile as Paul is placing the RAF Ensign.
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10am Room ready for visitors.
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10.45am Chief Operator Roz is instructing the new recruits.
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1pm The youth take over.
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Another WAAF reporting for duty.
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Warrant Officer Joseph chooses his new recruit.
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2pm Captain Little sets off the siren. The town runs for cover.
Porthcawl Museum & Art Gallery would like to thank everyone who made this day possible. Volunteers,stewards,members, visitors and the kind people who donated the items on display . 
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9.55am Operator Olwen ready for action.
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10.05am First visitors arrive. Commander Rob is explaining the system to Doctor Parry.
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12pm Paul operates the siren. It is the first time the siren has been heard in Porthcawl for over 70 years.
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Captain and WAAF await orders.
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Proud Mum and Dad.
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Young WAAF agrees with Winston.
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4pm. The day draws to a close. excellent day Over 200 visitors!
January/February 2015 -  The Police Wash Room was restored back to 1883
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The whole roof had fallen in. This is just a portion after work had been carried out.
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Member Wayne Purchase renovated this Edward VII Post Box and the 2 pots above.
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When the room had been cleared out, all the items were there. Nothing had been removed for 100 years!
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Chairman Paul joseph leading the way.
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Member Nigel John happy in his work.
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Unlike 1883, the first police person to cross the threshold in 2015 was a Police Woman. WPC Janine
It now looks like this!
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Note the copper boiler in the corner. Untouched for over 60 years. It was still complete. Even the fire sticks had been laid underneath.
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Members Carole Field, Chris New and Lynne Morgan furnished the room in period detail. Most items were from the Museum's storerooms. Somedonations from members.        Thanks to All.

March/April/May 2015 - The Victory Garden and Anderson Shelter was built.

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