Mountsorrel and Rothley Community Heritage Centre
Caring for our History
In order to run trains between the Mountsorrel Branch and the main GCR line we need to upgrade the signalling at Swithland. The cost of the hardware is around £75,000, whilst installation will be carried out by volunteers. We have a Crowdfunding appeal to raise at least £5,000 of this total. Continue reading Swithland Signalling Upgrade Appeal
Over the next few months we will be progressively opening further areas of the site. To help us run the attractions we need volunteers, such as guides to open and close the buildings and to answer questions, people to give demonstrations, and also volunteers to help with shunting demonstrations. Continue reading Volunteering Opportunities: March 2017
We are pleased to say that a very large plaque has now gone up on the back wall inside Granite’s to thank all those who sponsored bricks. Have a look next time you visit. Continue reading Thank You to our Sponsors
Do you shop at the new Waitrose store in Mountsorrel? Then why note vote for us as part of their “Community matters”. Continue reading Waitrose Community Matters
We have an Eco Volunteer Open Day on Thursday July 14th. Our volunteers will give guided tours of the trail, and the rest of the site, to prospective volunteers, so they can see the type of things we get involved with and see how they can become involved themselves. Hour long tours will set off from the patio outside Granite’s Coffee Shop at 10am, 11am, midday, 1pm and 2pm. Continue reading Ecology Volunteer Open Day 14-July
With under four weeks to go before opening how are we progressing and what is left to do?
We have groups working most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays so if you can help in any way please get in touch. Continue reading Our plans for March and April
Back in February a team of volunteers from Network Rail spent two days helping out laying track and working on the Nunckley Trail. They came back last week to continue their work. You can read more about their away-days on the Network Rail Website.
Under 3 weeks to go to the opening of the Heritage Centre! We have updated the list of tasks in Our plans for March and April. The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men goes the saying. With so many tasks on the go, a few are likely to… Continue reading Progress: 3rd April
Under 4 weeks to go to the opening of the Heritage Centre! We have updated the list of tasks in Our plans for March and April. Did you make any New Year Resolutions? Did you sign up for Gym membership or Zumba? Well had you considered helping out at the… Continue reading Progress: 27th March
Under 5 weeks to go to the opening of the Heritage Centre and the schedule although creaking a bit in places is still holding! We have updated the list of tasks in Our plans for March and April, so feel free to take a look to see if there are any areas you could help with. Continue reading Progress: 20th March