You can read about progress on the Mountsorrel Station in the Mountsorrel Post Continue reading Mountsorrel Post – Station Progress
February 2015 Project Update
We’ve been moving as much ballast into place as quickly as possible, whilst we have the help of volunteer Nigel operating the digger for us, and thankfully all the trackbed is now fully ballasted. The Time Office has now been dismantled with even the corner bricks and bits of metal… Continue reading February 2015 Project Update
Vacancies: Feb-2015
Heritage Centre – Project Assistant We need people to help us source material for the build phase of the Heritage Centre. Immediate start required. Heritage Centre – Site Supervisors Do you have build experience? We need volunteers who can call in on-site, answer contractor questions and generally keep the build… Continue reading Vacancies: Feb-2015
Wildflower seeds required
Up at Nunckley Hill work has started on clearing a small area of bracken near to Dobb Hall to expose a very striking dry stone wall. This area will be part of a wild flower seed planting project we will be running this spring with Quorn Guides. With this in… Continue reading Wildflower seeds required
January 2015 Project Update
Its been a cold start to the year but despite the snow we have managed to lay track into Mountsorrel Station. It’s been two years since we last laid track! We are always looking for extra volunteers and this is a task that requires high numbers, so if you would… Continue reading January 2015 Project Update
Interview with Steve Cramp
Watch an interview with Steve Cramp explaining the background and aims of the project.
Latest Railway aerial film
Gary’s wonderful aerial films and part 2 and part 3, tree height flight from Swithland Sidings to Bond Lane.
Vacancies: Dec 2014
Our current volunteers are very good with hands-on physical work but we lack skills in key areas including :- Public Relations Social media management Administration Basic accounting Business rules knowledge We are looking for volunteers to assist in these areas if possible. We envisage each of these areas requiring perhaps… Continue reading Vacancies: Dec 2014
Approval given to new village heritage centre
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
Heritage centre for Mountsorrel and Rothley given the go ahead
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