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WELCOME TO TRAM SUNDAY Fleetwood Festival of Transport – Tram Sunday

returns in 2019 with its packed programme of

free entertainment, activities and fun, catering

for all age groups. It’s much more than a

transport festival and classic vehicle show, with

stalls and rides, arts activities and outstanding

performances.

Attracting staggering numbers to the town every

year the Festival is a Fleetwood tradition and

welcomes visitors from far and wide.

Tram Sunday has not one but two parades –

the first Civic Parade at 11.00am sets off from

Fisherman’s Walk/Ash St and includes vehicles of

many types, the parade proceeds down Lord St.

towards North Albert St. and on towards the North

Euston Hotel.

The SpareParts Arts Parade starts at 3pm (see

pages 18-19 for route) and will be packed with

crazy contraptions and flying machines created

by local community groups and schoolchildren

performing with House of Wingz alongside

international artists. It’s not too late to get involved

– join in with our workshops (page 13) and make

something for the parade.

You can’t help but be impressed by the lovingly

cared for classic motors – and of course our

beloved heritage trams. See pages 8-10 for more

information on just a small selection of vehicles you

can expect to see. Look out for the special Hillman

Imp Panda Police Car!

Thanks once again go to our main sponsor

Chris Allen Garages (Ford and Mazda), to all

the businesses in the programme and to all the

volunteers who help throughout the year.

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VISITING TRAMCARS

In the 1930s a new manager took over at Blackpool Corporation

Transport, Walter Luff, and he decided that the fleet of trams that he

had inherited was too varied, old and outdated for such a vibrant,

popular seaside town. So in 1933 he began a full fleet renewal that

would, over the next five years, give Blackpool 116 of the most modern,

streamlined and efficient tramcars in the world and a fleet that would

form the backbone of the system for nearly 80 years!

‘BALLOON’ TRAMCAR No. 700: Purple and White “Flexity” liveried Double DeckerThe 26 new double deckers had two variations, open toppers and

enclosed. Nicknamed by the staff, due to their somewhat bloated

appearance, they are still known as ‘balloons’ to this day. 700 was the

prototype and built as an open topper for the summer seasons, but

during the Second World War she was rebuilt to match the other cars

that had been delivered as fully enclosed trams.

TRAMCAR NO. 621: Single Decker Green & Cream LiveriedNo. 621 was the first of its class, built in 1937 supplied by the Brush

Electrical Engineering Company of Loughborough as one of 20 single

deck streamlined rail coaches that formed part of Luff’s modernisation

plan and followed on from 45 similar trams built by English Electric.

This class of 20 quickly became commonly known as the ‘Brush cars’,

to differentiate them from the English Electric fleet. Following essential

conservation work, 621 was returned to an approximation of its original

livery for its 80th birthday in 2017 and operated for the first time that

year on the upgraded tramway.

TRAMCAR NO. 680: Single Decker Green & Cream Liveried Car 680 started life as a Brush Railcoach, similar to car 621. In the late

1950’s, when Blackpool’s tramway looked like it might close, ideas were

sought to allow Car 680 and other trams to survive. One plan was to

hitch trams together with one tram pulling another so only one driver

was required. 680 last ran as a “Twin Car” in 1972 when her trailer

became a staff room but then was scrapped in the 1980’s.

‘BALLOON’ TRAMCAR No. 700

TRAMCAR NO. 680

TRAMCAR NO. 621

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A GREAT DAY OUT

Farmer Parr’s Animal World, Fleetwood, FY7 8JP 01253 874389 www.farmerparrs.com

Farm & Rare Breed Animals Large Museum Licensed Restaurant Play Area 7 days a week 10am - 5pm School Trips & Birthday Parties!

Cat Smith MP

Proud to support

Tram Sunday

I’d like to offer my congratulations to all those who make the Fleetwood Festival of Transport the amazing event it is.

I’m here to stand up for the people of Fleetwood, so if there’s any way I can help, please do get in touch:

01253 490 440 - please leave a message

cat.smith.mp@parliament.uk

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50 Lord Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6DT

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CAR CLUBS CAR CLUBS

BLACKPOOL & FYLDE LAND ROVER CLUB

Formed in March 2017 by a group of local Land Rover enthusiasts, the

club’s aim is to bring local enthusiasts and their families together to share

knowledge and the love of their motors.

The club attracts many local enthusiasts who own various Land Rovers

ranging from Series Land Rovers through to current models.

This year’s line up from the Club features a Series 1 manufactured in

1956 owned by a local Fleetwood resident. Also on the stand are several

Land Rover Defenders and a Freelander 1, the smallest of the Land Rover

range, and both no longer produced. The ever popular Discovery and

Range Rover can also be seen.

FOCUS NORTHWEST OWNERS CLUB

The Northwest’s leading Ford Focus car club welcomes everyone,

whether it be a mk1 focus or a brand new mk4 focus, highly modified or a

completely standard family car, everyone is welcome.

The club has been running for around four years and members attend

a wide variety of events and shows across the Northwest as well as

attending and organising charity events with their stunning cars for

everyone to have a look around.

They love working alongside local Northwest companies and have a wide

variety of club sponsors, all of which offer members discounts when

purchasing a service or products from them.

TAMESIDE CAR COLLECTORS

Tameside Car Collectors started out as a group of friends with an equal

interest in the preservation of classic and vintage cars.

The club was formed when the ‘Museum of Museums’ was opened in

Manchester, at the Trafford Centre and the group had the great honour of

displaying some of their cars within the Museum for the general public to

view and enjoy.

The club hosts and attends events and shows throughout the year and

can be found at all of the major shows throughout the Northwest.

Their members’ cars range from the 1920’s up to 1990’s, so owning a

classic isn’t a prerequisite of becoming a member.

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LOOK OUT FOR:

1964 HILLMAN IMP DELUXE

Over 300 Hillman Imps were supplied to police forces throughout the

country in an attempt to improve the use of manpower and to improve

police mobility. In March 1967 the first six standard Imps in Capri Blue

were prepared and painted to the ‘Panda’ paint scheme and the cars

were run-in and delivered to the Newton Abbot Division of the

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary - the area specially selected for

the Imps to patrol.

On patrol, the cars carried equipment in the form of shovels, police signs,

and fire extinguishers. This test improved mobility which helped crime

detection. During the test, the Imps proved to be reliable and economical.

JONES HARRIS C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N T A N T S

T: 01253 874 255www.jones-harris .co.uk

Jones HarrisBusiness & TaxationAdvisorsPleased to support Tram Sunday

At the heart of our business is a commitment to making your

business stronger. We act as an extension to your team,

working hard to identify savings, efficiencies and

opportunities. We’re there to help you make better

decisions; providing data and analysis, and acting as a

sounding board for your ideas.

Jones Harris Limited, Chartered Accountants

17 St Peters Place, Fleetwood, FY7 6EB

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SpareParts Festivals also work with

schools and local communities

to provide opportunities to get

involved in artist-led workshops

and appear in its arts parades.

In Fleetwood this year over 150

local people will take part in the

SpareParts Arts Parade as it makes

its way through the town centre in a

cavalcade of colour and creativity.

From geese bikes to blinged up

prams, in-flight mobility scooters to

10ft puppets – Fleetwood has them

all and more.

See if you can spot these Fleetwood

specialities along with all our

SpareParts artists…

ICIPATION

One Giant Leap

Local school children

Flock Together

National Citizen Service

alongside local mobility scooter

owners

Geese Bikes

Local young people from

West View

Routes

Local residents

And much more…

GET INVOLVED ON THE DAY WITH OUR ART WORKSHOPS:

Henna workshop

Opposite Ash St.

10.30am-2.30pm

Learn more about the ancient art

of henna – try out some transport

designs and even freestyle!

Mad Max Prams

Lord St. (by alley to Albert St.

Car Park) 10.00am-2.00pm

The Mad Max Prams and assorted

wasteland accessories will be

available for you to create your own

post-apocalyptic style: you can

become a wasteland warrior too…

and it’s the best place for alternative

selfies! The only new things are

the nuts and bolts holding them

together!

Poco Loco Drumming Workshop

Opposite Ash St. 12noon-1.00pm

Find your inner Samba rhythm

with Poco Loco, watch their

demonstration and even join in!

Rangoli Under Water Workshop

Albert St. Car Park

10.30am-2.30pm

Rangoli is a traditional form of art

using coloured sand to decorate

floors. Try your hand at under water

Rangoli - an innovative version of

the dry sand art where the sand

actually lies beneath the water and

you will be amazed to see its design

and clarity.

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RADIO LOCAL – so close you can smell it

LeftCoast presents Radio Local by Hunt & Darton

This 12 hour radio spectacular will be broadcasting live,

straight from the centre of Tram Sunday - for one day only.

Hosted by deadpan duo Hunt &

Darton, Radio Local is exactly that:

local. It’s built with, by and for local

people, telling your stories, sharing

your news, playing your jingles.

There are loads of different ways

to get involved on the day – it

wouldn’t be local without you! Here

are just a few ways you can get

yourself heard over the airwaves!

NEWS SEGMENT - Hunt & Darton

will be out on the street looking

for scoops for the regular News

update. We want to hear YOUR

news - from your new conservatory

to your ingrown toenail.

JINGLE MAKING - Head straight

into our Jingle Shed - kitted

out with the finest instruments

available from the Early Learning

Centre – and record your own

Radio Local jingle to be played

throughout the day.

SOAP OPERA - Add the next line

to our soap opera script, written

en masse by Locals and sure to be

award-winning. Hunt & Darton will

check in with the growing drama

as it unfolds.

PICK A SONG - Tweet us

@huntdarton with your song

requests and we’ll ask the Local

Legend DJ very nicely to squeeze

it in somewhere… no promises!

And if the hustle and bustle of

Tram Sunday gets too much head

on over to our Listening Shed

where you can sit back and listen

to the sweet sounds of Radio

Local.

HOW TO LISTEN:

LIVE on Fylde Coast Radio –

www.fyldecoastradio.org and

follow @leftcoastuk on social

media and be the first to hear

the podcast.

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FLEETWOOD LIBRARYCommunity Hub & Drop-In Workshops

Escape from the hustle and bustle of

Tram Sunday in the sanctuary of

Fleetwood Library.

The library is open 10.00am-4.00pm with

refreshments provided by Friends of Fleetwood

Library (for a donation)

Painting workshops and demonstration with

a ‘taking flight’ theme with local artist John

Crompton

Children’s zone “baby bounce & rhyme” and

“music & storytelling” sessions

Teen zone Lego vehicle making and racing

Harmony for Health singing group performing

transport-related songs - 1.30pm – 2.00pm

The Windmill Players present ‘An Idiot’s Guide

to Flying’ with sketches, gags and songs

Performances at 11.00am, 12noon and 2.30pm

(all 10 minutes long)

Whether you are planning a wedding or civil partnership, one of our Heritage Trams or Buses would be a talking point for years to come!

We have our own exclusive tram stop right outside the Wedding Chapel on the promenade.

Arrive in style to your wedding venue on one of our heritage trams or buses.

We provide a very personalised service tailored to meet your requirements, please contact Emma for a friendly discussion

tel: 01253 209521 or email: heritage.trams@blackpooltransport.com

Book a

for your perfect dayHeritage BUS or TRAM

www.blackpoolheritage.com

Friends of Fleetwood library

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SpareParts is returning to its original

home in Fleetwood with performances

and experiences to delight visitors both

big and small alike. Starting at 10am and

running right through the day, explore

what happens when transport and arts

collide. Watch out for our walkabout artists

popping up – you never know where they

could be. For more information

about all our artists please visit

sparepartsfestival.co.uk

SPAREPARTS ARTS PARADE Fleetwood is the home of the original

SpareParts Arts Parade and is one of the

longest parade routes on our 2019 tour.

Starting from Ash St. at 3pm see our

international artists, along with over 150

people from the local community come

together in a celebration of a great day.

Join in with the cavalcade of curiosities,

contraptions and musical vehicles designed

by artists and local people as it makes its way

down Lord St. to the North Euston Hotel.

Start at Ash St.

Time: 3.00pm

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BAND AT THE END OF THE WORLD By RamshackliciousArriving in a cloud of raucous brass-heavy

music, on their homemade, flaming and

smoking battle-church, the band are convinced

that the inevitable end of the world is upon us.

Albert St. Car Park

Time: 12.30pm

CLOUDSCAPES By Gobbledegook TheatreGet comfy on giant beanbags and contemplate

the clouds whilst listening to a daughter’s journey

with her father across Route 66.

North Euston Gardens

Times: 10.30am - 2.30pm

BELLY OF THE WHALE By Okham’s RazorCircus meets sculpture with performers, like

surfers on a wild sea, riding a giant semi-circular

see-saw made of wood and steel which creaks

and groans as it transforms from a catapult, a

gently rocking cradle, a tunnel, a slide - creating

an ever changing land and soundscape.

Albert St. Car Park

Times: 10.45am & 1.30pm

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ONE GIANT LEAP By House of WingzA high energy breakin’ and acrobatic space

themed dance sequence that explores the

aspirations of a little girl who wants to land on

the moon.

Opposite Ash St.

Times: 10.35am & 12.15pm

HIGH FLYERSBy Apus Productions Come and see an early flying machine with

touches of Mad Max and Leonardo da Vinci

for good measure. This underworld of crazy

contraptions is inspired by 19th century theatre

sideshows.

Pop-up performances

ROUTES By Theatre TémoinAn adventure exploring destinations, journeys and

who we meet along the way told using clowning,

comedy and large-scale puppetry. Join Routes at

one of the following locations and walk with them

as the story unfolds to a culmination in North

Euston Gardens.

• Corner of North Albert St. and Bold St.

• Corner of Bold St. and Lune St.

• Corner of The Esplanade and Bold St.

Times: 11.00am & 1.00pm

BLACKPOOL'S TRAM DRIVING EXPERIENCE

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Your chance to drive one of our iconic 1930’s built tramcars

After familiarisation training and safety instruction you can“take to the handles” under the supervision of one of ourfriendly, experienced instructors. Drive along the famousPromenade between Pleasure Beach and Little Bispham.Lunch, refreshments, exclusive souvenirs and a certificate are included.

Full details, prices, terms & conditions are available on our Website and Facebook page or by emailing

heritage.trams@blackpooltransport.com

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FANTABULOUS CONTRAPTIONSBy Dave Oz Travelling over 200 years and through several

dimensions to perform with us, two intrepid

time travellers might have a few questions to

ask about our world.

Pop-up performances

BOOM BIKESBy Sound Intervention An original 21st century roving wirelessly boosted

Boom Bike Sound System. Bringing tunes,

announcements and entertainment to the festival.

Lord St. by Alley Way into Albert St. Car Park

Times: 10.00am -2.00pm

ROGER BLIGHTY By Nik Robson-King

Clear the runway, folks, it’s Roger Blighty, with

Betsy Blue the biplane bicycle! It looks like a plane,

it sounds like a plane, but the only thing that’s

REALLY up in the clouds is Roger’s head…

Pop-up performance

GWYNHAFF THE DRAGONBy Festive Road Gwynhaff is a magnificent creature and, despite

her fearsome look, she is very friendly! She has

been especially designed for audiences to touch

and interact with.

SpareParts Arts Parade

Times: 3.00pm

MAD MAX PRAMS By Urban Furniture Perspective Covering hundreds of miles at a time with no

mod cons, the road warriors are dirty and hangry!

Ready for action the wasteland warriors come

pushing their V8’s and truck prams made from

recycled materials in search of water and fuel.

Keep back, you may be taken hostage!

SpareParts Arts Parade

Times: 3.00pm

BICYCLE BOY By Helen Eastman ProductionsSam remembers his granddad teaching him to

ride and pretending to be his favourite superhero,

Bicycle Boy. Join us for a musical adventure and be

prepared to help pedal power the performance.

Albert St. Car Park

Times: 10.00am, 11.30pm, 2.15pm

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ABOUT SPAREPARTSWHERE TRANSPORT AND ARTS COLLIDE!

SpareParts is the UK’s first festival of art,

performance and spectacle, dedicated to

transport, travel and motion. Having touched

down at Sandbach Transport Festival,

Accelerate Oldham, trAction Crewe and

Fleetwood Festival of Transport Tram Sunday in

2019 it’s time to return to the hangar until 2020.

We hope you join us when we return next

year with our programme of engaging arts

performances and activities. Keep an eye out

on our social media for details of the 2020

programme that is sure to delight and bring

along a few surprises as always.

More than just a chance for you to see

fantastical arts performances, we also engage

with schools and people who live in the

places we visit, giving you the opportunity to

participate in workshops and appear in our arts

parades.

Enjoyed SpareParts in 2019?

Join us next year – we would love to see you!

Sandbach 18-19 April 2020

Oldham TBC

Crewe 4 July 2020

Fleetwood 19 July 2020

For more information follow us on:

Facebook: @sparepartsfest

Instagram: @sparepartsfest

Twitter: @spareparts_fest

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Parades Page Timings

Civic Parade 11.00am

SpareParts Arts Parade 20 3.00pm

North Euston Gardens

Cloudscape 21 10.30am - 2.30pm

Routes* 23 11.00am

Routes* 23 1.00pm

Albert St. Car Park

Bicycle Boy 25 10.00am

Rangoli Workshop 13 10.30am- 2.30pm

Belly of the Whale 21 10.45am

Bicycle Boy 25 11.30pm

Band at the End of the World 21 12.30pm

Belly of the Whale 21 1.30pm

Bicycle Boy 25 2.15pm

Pop-up performances Page Timings

High Flyers 23 12noon

Roger Blighty 24 12.30pm

Fantabulous Contraptions 24 1.15pm

High Flyers 23 1.15pm

Lord St. (by alleyway into Albert St. Car Park) Boom Bikes 24 10.00am- 2.00pm

Mad Max Prams 13 10.00am - 2.00pm

Victoria St. (Opposite Fleetwood Library)

Radio Local 14-15 7.00am – 7.00pm

Opposite Ash St.

One Giant Leap 23 10.35am

Henna Workshop 13 10.30am -2.30pm

One Giant Leap 23 12.15pm

Poco Loco drumming workshop 13 1.00am - 2.00pm

Fleetwood Library Community Hub 16 10.0am - 4.00pm

Painting Workshop & Demo 16 10.0am - 4.00pm

Harmony for Health 16 1.30pm – 2.00pm

The Windmill Players 16 11.00am, 12 and 2.30pm

* Join Routes at the corner of North Albert St and Bold St. Corner of Bold St and Lune St and the corner of The Esplanade and Bold St.

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THIS TRAM SUNDAY AT THE NORTH EUSTONServing Food from 9:00 am

Open 11:00 am for Traditional Ales, Lagers, Soft Drinks etcSlow Roast Carvery served 12:00 - 3:00 pm from £6.75 pp

Two & Three Course Sunday Lunch Menu in the Bay12:00 pm Wyre Levee Stompers

3:30 pm THE JEPS

VICTORIA BAR WEEKLY SPECIAL OFFERSMAD MONDAY - TWO SELECTED MEALS FOR £13.00 WITH REDUCED

PRICE SELECTED DRINKS

TUESDAY GRILL - TWO STEAKS FOR £20.00 INCLUDINGBOTTLE OF HOUSE WINE

FISH FRIDAY - SELECTED MEAL & DRINK FOR £8.75 PP

Proud to be part of Tram Sunday!

The Esplanade - Fleetwood - Lancashire - FY7 6BN. T: 01253 876525E: reception@northeustonhotel.com W: www.northeustonhotel.com