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Wolverton Works Weekend
Saturday 14th to Sunday 15th August 2010
Statement from Transport Event Services, date 18/07/2010
It is with great surprise and considerable disappointment that we have today learned
that Railcare Limited, the operators of Wolverton Works, have decided that it will
not be possible to proceed with the Open Weekend at Wolverton on 14 and 15 August
this year.
We would like to make it clear that all those who have booked tickets
for this weekend event will receive FULL refunds.
Internet bookings will be refunded
via Worldpay, and those who paid by cheque will receive a FULL refund by cheque.
However, this creates logistical difficulties, and we are anticipating that it will
take up to four weeks to make all the refunds.
Trade stand holders will also be receiving FULL refunds within the next 14 days.
As railway enthusiasts, we would also like to express our own disappointment that the event will not go ahead as planned. We would point out we were not consulted before Railcare made their announcement. TES Ltd.
22/07/2010 -
The Railway Magazine can confirm that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Wolverton Works Open Weekend (August 14/15) will not be taking place.
This was a decision taken by RailCare, the operator of Wolverton Works. Regrettably, The Railway Magazine was not consulted prior to this decision being taken.
As Britain’s top-
Our immediate priority is to ensure that readers of The Railway Magazine will receive their entitlements and they are therefore referred to the Transport Event Services Ltd (www.transportevent.co.uk), which contains details of refunds. TES can also be contacted at Lime Tree Lodge, Thorpe Road, Mattersey, DN10 5ED; Tel: 01777 817798, but owing to the huge number of applications that now have to be processed, please allow at least 21 days for a response.
Alex Robb, publishing director of The Railway Magazine, says: “We naturally feel very disappointed for the thousands of rail enthusiasts who, like us, were looking forward to the Open Weekend. We wish to extend our thanks to the many who had invested a great deal of time and money in helping to promote and arrange this event.”
This statement is fully endorsed by Transport Event Services Ltd.
Railcare Ltd have issued the following statement -
“it is with regret that we have to announce the postponement of the Wolverton works Open Weekend as scheduled for the 14th and 15th of August 2010. Unfortunately ticket sales have been much lower than anticipated and as such we will be unable to support the event.
The open day is not only arranged so that Railway enthusiast can access our historic site; it is also there to support and contribute to the local community and nominated charities. Without the ticket sales we won’t be able to do this and maximise the huge effort put in by all involved losing much needed return and value from the weekend.
Our choice to postpone and not cancel the event means that the hard work by individuals so far will not be lost and a better understanding of the low tickets sales can be achieved to help support a more successful event in the summer of 2011.
I have no doubt that everyone who has been actively involved and those looking forward to enjoying the weekend will fully understand the decision that has been made and the important reasoning behind it.
We extend our apologies for any disappointment and disruption we might have caused and look forward to your continued support into next years event.
Further details will be posted on our web site”
Please see Railcare Ltd. web site for more details
