Work on a new entrance building at The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset is now well under way, the structure being set to replace the original wooden Pratten building that had housed the reception, introductory displays, cafe and shop since the museum first opened its doors to the public in 1989. THM has thus far self-funded the development programme, which will contain a new cafe and toilets, shop, reception, staff offices and a film theatre/meeting room, as well as refreshed introductory and educational displays. Its general manager Lee Mills says, "Even though the project was not considered as heritage or conservation-related - meaning that we were unable to secure grant aid for the project - we are receiving great support from a number of our volunteers who are helping with fundraising and the fitting-out work."
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