johnwardle Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We'll according to my mate Stan who lives on the Isle of Wight, and among other things runs the I.O.W branch of the Royal British Legion Riders, he starts a new job as manager of the I.O.W Military History Museum in January, and in his own words is looking forward to playing with 'Big boys toys'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 We'll according to my mate Stan who lives on the Isle of Wight, and among other things runs the I.O.W branch of the Royal British Legion Riders, he starts a new job as manager of the I.O.W Military History Museum in January, and in his own words is looking forward to playing with 'Big boys toys'. Good luck too him I hope he enjoys playing with the toys lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYPHOTOS Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 The IOW Museum has closed. All the vehicles etc have gone back to their owners on the Island. There has been talk on the Island by various people and groups to try and re kindle it. But nothing is moving at the moment. Money, time etc is the problem. I can not see it opening again. As many of you know there is an old an established local Military Vehicle Group on the IOW and they will keep the spirit going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 I'm confused!!!!! Is the new chap starting as general manager and the museum opening - or is the museum closed for good!!! Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin-Phillips Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 As someone who's visited the island at least once a year for the past few years (since 2004 I think), I was gutted to hear about the closure of the museum. Every trip I made to the island, I dropped in to have a wander around, chat with some of the staff and it was a fantastic opportunity to get up close to one of my favourite AFV's of all time; the Churchill tank. Their facebook page confirmed that they officially closed as a business on 18th of October 2013 (or that's when the message was posted anyway). My other main interest in the museum was the small number of vintage machinery they were using there, two 1970's JCB's and a couple of cranes. I was always hoping to get better pictures of these but now I guess they've gone as well? Does anyone have any contact with a former member of staff maybe? I've tried searching for any contact details available and have come up with nothing so far. Hopefully someone else has had more luck than I have! Thanks. Best regards Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 As someone who's visited the island at least once a year for the past few years (since 2004 I think), I was gutted to hear about the closure of the museum. Every trip I made to the island, I dropped in to have a wander around, chat with some of the staff and it was a fantastic opportunity to get up close to one of my favourite AFV's of all time; the Churchill tank. Their facebook page confirmed that they officially closed as a business on 18th of October 2013 (or that's when the message was posted anyway). My other main interest in the museum was the small number of vintage machinery they were using there, two 1970's JCB's and a couple of cranes. I was always hoping to get better pictures of these but now I guess they've gone as well? Does anyone have any contact with a former member of staff maybe? I've tried searching for any contact details available and have come up with nothing so far. Hopefully someone else has had more luck than I have! Thanks. Best regards Gavin Look on Milweb.net Sexton Tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Does anyone have any contact with a former member of staff maybe? I've tried searching for any contact details available and have come up with nothing so far. Hopefully someone else has had more luck than I have They are now Wight Armour restoration http://www.milweb.net/dealers/trader/wight_armour_restoration/ Edited February 27, 2014 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin-Phillips Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 They are now Wight Armour restorationhttp://www.milweb.net/dealers/trader/wight_armour_restoration/ Very good to hear they are still in business - albeit somewhat out of the public viewing I suppose? Thank you very much for that information. Best regards Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I was down there on Wednesday and the museum s being refurbished ready to be re opened but with a slightly different focus on veteran rehab aswell as normal museum stuff so the future looks secure and yes the old plant stuff is still there along with the conq's rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin-Phillips Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thank you for the update Rick, I'm glad to see they haven't joined the mighty scrapyard in the sky. I'm not sure I'll be back on the island this year as my holiday time is already pretty much spoken for but next year is a good bet I think. Thanks again. Best regardsGavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 And there will be no more Wight Armour Restoration, Dave and ex-partners are supposedly selling of their armor that they own and will do no more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin-Phillips Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 And there will be no more Wight Armour Restoration, Dave and ex-partners are supposedly selling of their armor that they own and will do no more work. Maybe there's just not enough trade to make a viable business from tank & armoured vehicle restoration? Very sad to hear this. I don't know if this is true for this specific business, but in some places I know they take on apprentices so they actually get hands-on experience of welding, fabrication and similar jobs. Invaluable training and expertise, much sought after since the shipyards have all but closed and the skills have been lost since the workers have had to leave the area for work or change jobs completely. Oh well, I don't suppose I'll ever see another Churchill tank again. Best regards Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't worry gavin there's enough idiots around willing to take on these old warhorses. I should know i'm one of them. rick Edited March 3, 2014 by eddy8men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lssah2025 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well Rick has a few, maybe after others will stop bothering him, he will get back on his other projects :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 no bother at all lance, i'm actually quite looking forward to a change from digging holes and un blocking sh1t pipes. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwardle Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Good news, the Isle of Wight Military History Museum had its grand re opening ceremony today!!! Best wishes to Stan and the team, I hope they make a success of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I will second that good luck to them rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin-Phillips Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I'll third it and I'll also be sure to mark that down as a place of interest on my next visit to the island! :cheesy: Hopefully they'll create some jobs there too. Very happy to hear this. Best regards Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I was a bit perplexed as I could find no news items relating to this re-opening. But it seems to have been re-branded. http://www.andrew-turner.org.uk/events/opening-charm-conflict-history-and-remembrance-museum-northwood-formerly-isle-wight-military- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Johns Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Its now re-opening with the rather strange name The CHARM Museum, [Conflict, History & Rememberance Museum], could create confusion that its a place full of tacky jewellery? Is the name going to attract visitors? Hopefully may get a better understanding when more information and pictures are released. Edited July 27, 2014 by Nick Johns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAFMT Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I'll be popping down to see the family over the summer hols, so i'll try and swing by and see what they've done with the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 running anything like this must be hard work. I am currently trying to find a place for my collection but I am being hounded out of everywhere...I have the perfect place In south Alton but its now in the south downs national park and I am told that there will be no chance of getting it approved, cant even build myself a house to live on my own land even though I want to put my cattle there...its ludicrous... the Uk is not an easy place to do anything, create a business, create jobs or to earn a living...forget it...save the trees and the wildlife and you may have a chance to do something...European union will give you money to do that... this country is slowly killing itself with rules and regulations trying to stop this and control that to the point where nothing will happen and we will be left behind by the rest of the world.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 National Park, yes tell me about it, we were annexed into one against our will a few years ago :argh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulob1 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 yes i have just put an offer in for 90 acres of land barns and lakes in the South downs, i want to famr the 90 acres, and build my museum on the area that has planning for a waste reclamation site. what is the consensus ...NO...lets keep the waste reclamation its already there and no chance for the museum...they wont even give me the go ahead for a house so i can look after my animals...it is plain ludicrous...and yet in the national park of the cairngorms they are building 1500 homes right slap bang in the middle of it...its just plain madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 yet in the national park of the cairngorms they are building 1500 homes right slap bang in the middle of it...its just plain madness.Yes heard that shortly after your post, double standards somewhere.:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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