Following a record-breaking half-term week, enthralling visitors with what life was like during the 1940s, the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire was dealt a devastating blow, losing all power on the evening of 19th Feb and keeping its doors firmly closed for three weeks.
The Museum, which has become a major player on the wider tourism scene over the last few years, has had to reschedule a number of their popular evening talks, along with a large number of school and group visits and regular weekly sessions.
Regular visitors to the Museum and Café have been desperately awaiting news of when the popular Museum would reopen, but due to major investigative works, the car park remained empty, and the Museum remained in darkness.
But good news is on the horizon, with the Museum due to reopen its doors on Friday, 13th March.
Chief Executive of the Army Flying Museum, Lucy Johnson, said, "An unexpected situation is always difficult to manage, and for charities in particular, when finances are often challenging, it can feel even more overwhelming. Having to close in the middle of our biggest half-term week ever was a huge blow for the whole team, and we were very sad to disappoint those booked in.
"We have been without power for nearly 3 weeks, which has had a huge impact on our income, but we have been bowled over by the messages of support we have received, and we are delighted to now be working to reopen on Friday and welcome our visitors back. And with the Easter holidays are only a few short weeks away, we can't wait for the Museum to be full of life again!"
The Museum has another packed programme lined up for the Easter holidays, including their popular Easter Egg Hunt, trails, crafts and much more.
With several evening and daytime talks rescheduled, there is lots to see and do at the Museum this spring for all ages, as the team build up to their main fundraising event Wallop Wheels and Wings on 11th July, which this year is more important than ever in raising much-needed funds for this much-loved local charity.
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