Category: In The Press

Listen to Steve being interviewed by Ben Jackson on Radio Leicester at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02t8zx2 (from 1:37:45). He discusses the background to the project and asks for your help with the OneFamily vote at

Over the past seven years community volunteers have spent their free time restoring the railway line and creating a nature reserve. Read the full story in the Loughborough Echo at http://www.loughboroughecho.net/news/local-news/youngsters-track-assist-railway-project-9375724

You can read about progress on the Mountsorrel Station in the Mountsorrel Post Continue reading Mountsorrel Post – Station Progress

A NEW heritage centre showcasing the history of Rothley and Mountsorrel is set to be built after planning permission was granted by Charnwood Borough Council. Read our story in the Loughborough Echo Continue reading Approval given to new village heritage centre

A heritage centre telling the story of two north Leicestershire villages has been given the go ahead by planners. Read the full story in the Leicester Mercury Continue reading Heritage centre for Mountsorrel and Rothley given the go ahead

Seven years ago, a Sunday stroll after lunch started a project that has transformed a small, largely forgotten part of Leicestershire and in the process has galvanised a community to work together and achieve something many people said was impossible. Ben went to find out how the Mountsorrel restoration project is getting on… Listen on BBC Radio Leicester. Continue reading Ben Jackson catches up with Steve Cramp

Proposals to create a community heritage centre for Mountsorrel and Rothley are a step closer to fruition after a planning application was lodged with Charnwood Borough Council. Read how the end is in sight in the Loughborough Echo Continue reading Heritage centre dream moves a step closer

Work to build a new community heritage centre for Rothley and Mountsorrel could begin this summer after three months of fund-raising has left volunteers with just £24,000 left to find. Read how the work is progressing in the Loughborough Echo. Continue reading Heritage centre bid is gaining momentum

Hardworking volunteers at the Mountsorrel Railway Project have been promised a staggering £600,000 to help build a new Heritage Centre and museum. Read the full story in the Loughborough Echo Continue reading Rail project gets £600,000 for new heritage centre