The Sharpness 150 events programme continues to celebrate 150 years of the Sharpness New Dock, with a Maritime Enthusiasts’ Day on Saturday August 17th at the Sharpness Sports & Social Club, formerly known as the Dockers Club.
With free admission, the event features displays, models, books and memorabilia from leading maritime enthusiast societies and retailers. Exhibitors and attractions include:
· Mainline & Maritime
· South West Maritime History Society
· World Ship Society
· Convoy Models
· MT Miniatures
· Paddle Steamer Preservation Society
· MV Balmoral Group with their large scale model
· Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA)
· Book signing by Chris Witts, author of Severn Tales
· Vale of Berkeley Railway
· Maritime highlights DVD show
· S150 timeline display
· Refreshments, bar, free parking
Sharpness 150 unites people from the local community, surrounding areas and visitors to enjoy exploring the past, present and future of Sharpness Dock, still a busy working port. Sharpness 150 is also creating a lasting accessible online heritage and educational resource, preserving insights and personal Sharpness stories across the generations.
Following a highly successful launch event, Sharpness 150 continues its celebrations throughout 2024. Following the Maritime Enthusiasts’ Day the Sharpness 150 Sea Shanty Festival takes place in September. Discover more and follow the Sharpness 150 events programme at: sharpness150.org.uk and on Facebook – search for: 2024 Sharpness 150.
