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CHRISTMAS at MOTAT
MOTAT's Pump house became a glittering spectacle from 15th December, when 4,720 Christmas lights adorning the building were switched on for the festive season. From 7.30pm each night, the top of the historic building will twinkle with icicle lights while strip lighting has been used to highlight the arches of the building. True to Auckland's taste the lights, which have been supplied courtesy of the Trillian Trust, are a mixture of white and blue LEDs. MOTAT's Operations Manager, Derek Grieve, says the Pump House was selected because it is the oldest building at the Transport and Technology museum. "MOTAT was initially established for the purpose of conserving Auckland's original Pump house - so it's a very special building for us. In its day, the Pump house was considered one of the most advanced public water supply systems in the world." All of the lights have been strung from special purpose-built brackets that will rest on top of the parapet of the building. The brackets are not attached to the building and do not impact its construction in anyway. They are designed to cradle the lights, while fitting the natural shape of the building. While beautiful, the Christmas decorations are only one part of a bigger Christmas programme, in association with the Trillian Trust, which is committed to giving back to the local community. The programme focuses around the Victorian tradition of giving and during December entry into MOTAT is free in exchange for a child's toy. All toys collected will be donated to the Child Cancer Foundation.
A comprehensive programme of Victorian Christmas activities is also running during weekends throughout December. Activities that visitors can take part in for no additional charge include: * Make
and Take - spinning tops and Christmas candles A BIG THANK YOU to MOTAT visitors and supporters The 2006 Christmas Charity, the Child Cancer Foundation has received over 1,000 presents for distribution to its children as a result of your generosity. MOTAT sincerely thanks you for your support and wishes you a prosperous 2007.
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"We
hope that people will embrace the spirit of Christmas and bring along a
gift for the Child Cancer Foundation. Christmas is a family time and
it's great to be able to give something to families living with
childhood cancer."