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As some forumites may know a significant incident of shop lifting took place at the start of the day in the museum shop. Reference is made to this in the website news item; while the museum tries to find out who might have perpetrated this theft I have been asked not to engage into too much debate about this sad state of affairs![/QUOTE]
As one who was unable to attend due to work, my friend was able too for his first time and reported back with a few items for me and stated he had a realy good time. Everybody he met from the stall holders to the museum staff were extremely friendly as well as helpfull.
However I am so sorry to read the above report from the museum regarding criminal activity from no doubt a few un desirables who saw the museum shop as a soft target, sadly shoplifting is now a everyday occurrance on the high street but one does not expect it at a muesum which is run by people who give thier time freely for the enjoyment of others, thier only reward most of the time is from visitors who have the good manners to say thank you.
No doubt hard earned funds will now have to be spent on installing CCTV in the shop and other areas, which will cut the chances of shoplifting etc but will also put back restoration on projects as well as have an effect on upkeep of buildings/grounds plus a rise in admittance fee’s.
Maybe when we all visit the museums/aircraft collections as well as enjoying the visit we also keep an eye out for those light fingered idiots that may be about.
Regards
Jay
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