Showing posts with label friends of ram hill colliery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label friends of ram hill colliery. Show all posts
Friday, 16 June 2017
Friends of Ram Hill Colliery AGM
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery are holding their Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 21st June in Coalpit Heath Village Hall (Miners’ Institute).
Thursday, 20 April 2017
Ram Hill Colliery Open Day
There will be an Open Day at the historic Ram Hill Colliery on Monday 29 May from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm.
You will be able to visit this 19th century mine site, with the remains of the mine shaft, horse-gin, bunkers and Dramway. You will also be able to take a walk through the Woodland area and enjoy some refreshments .
You can find the Colliery across from 1 Railway Cottages, Broad Lane, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2TY
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery offer guided walks, and recommend sensible footware. Dogs and children must be supervised, with respect shown to this registered Heritage England site. Donations welcome.
For more information please check out www.ramhillcolliery.org.uk or contact Liz Hillyard on 01179 236595
You will be able to visit this 19th century mine site, with the remains of the mine shaft, horse-gin, bunkers and Dramway. You will also be able to take a walk through the Woodland area and enjoy some refreshments .
You can find the Colliery across from 1 Railway Cottages, Broad Lane, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2TY
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery offer guided walks, and recommend sensible footware. Dogs and children must be supervised, with respect shown to this registered Heritage England site. Donations welcome.
For more information please check out www.ramhillcolliery.org.uk or contact Liz Hillyard on 01179 236595
Monday, 5 September 2016
Finding out about our mining heritage
The next Ram Hill Colliery Open Day will be held on Sunday 11th September between 10am and 4.30pm. Guided walks and refreshments will be on offer. Visitors are advised to take care under foot and children and dogs should be supervised. Donations welcome. If you have any queries, please call David and Marian Gooden on 0117 932 2602.
You can also visit Oldwood Pits at Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy (BS37 7PZ) this weekend. There is nothing accessible underground due to flooding, but you can see the mine office, mining artefacts and displays and as part of a guided tour you can see the pit shaft and drift mine entrance. Tours are every half hour between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday 10th September and 11am and 3.30pm on Sunday 11th September. No need to book in advance, you can book your tour on arrival. Any queries, please call David Hardwick on 01454 299053.
These events are part of the Discover Festival.
You can also visit Oldwood Pits at Tanhouse Lane, Rangeworthy (BS37 7PZ) this weekend. There is nothing accessible underground due to flooding, but you can see the mine office, mining artefacts and displays and as part of a guided tour you can see the pit shaft and drift mine entrance. Tours are every half hour between 2pm and 5pm on Saturday 10th September and 11am and 3.30pm on Sunday 11th September. No need to book in advance, you can book your tour on arrival. Any queries, please call David Hardwick on 01454 299053.
These events are part of the Discover Festival.
Monday, 16 May 2016
Ram Hill Colliery events
The next Ram Hill Colliery Open Day will be held on Monday 30th May 2016 10am – 4.30pm. Volunteers will be giving detailed tours of the site and serving refreshments.
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery would welcome new volunteers to help them with their work conserving the site. You can contact David or Marian Godden on 01179 322602. Their A.G.M. will be held on Thursday 23rd June 2016 7.30pm at The Miners Institute in Coalpit Heath.
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery would welcome new volunteers to help them with their work conserving the site. You can contact David or Marian Godden on 01179 322602. Their A.G.M. will be held on Thursday 23rd June 2016 7.30pm at The Miners Institute in Coalpit Heath.
Wednesday, 13 April 2016
Friends of Ram Hill Colliery looking for volunteers
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery are looking for volunteers to help them protect this important piece of local heritage.
They urgently need a web master. This post does not involve any work at the site, it can all be done in your own home. If you are interested please email David Godden or phone him on 0117 9322602 for further details.
They are also looking for more committee members, again please contact David or Marian Godden using the above details. The committee meets every two months at the Miners Institute for about one hour. On Work Days you can be on site any time between 10.00am and 4.30pm.
They urgently need a web master. This post does not involve any work at the site, it can all be done in your own home. If you are interested please email David Godden or phone him on 0117 9322602 for further details.
They are also looking for more committee members, again please contact David or Marian Godden using the above details. The committee meets every two months at the Miners Institute for about one hour. On Work Days you can be on site any time between 10.00am and 4.30pm.
Thursday, 13 August 2015
Friends of Ram Hill Colliery look for new treasurer
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery are looking for a new Treasurer. They say there are not many entries and the committee meets every two months. They can be contacted via their website - www.ramhillcolliery.org.uk
If you would like to find out more about this historic site, their next Open Day is to be held on Sunday 13th September 2015. 10am – 4.30pm.
If you would like to find out more about this historic site, their next Open Day is to be held on Sunday 13th September 2015. 10am – 4.30pm.
Friday, 11 April 2014
Ram Hill Colliery - visit and volunteer
Ram Hill Colliery are planning to hold their next Open Day 10am-4.30pm on Monday 26th May (a Bank Holiday). Their AGM will be at 7pm on Wednesday 21st May at the Miners Institute (Coalpit Heath Village Hall).
They are always looking for volunteers to carry out various tasks at the site, usually between April and October on Wednesdays and the 2nd Sunday of the month 10am-4pm. If you are interested please contact David Godden for more details.
They are always looking for volunteers to carry out various tasks at the site, usually between April and October on Wednesdays and the 2nd Sunday of the month 10am-4pm. If you are interested please contact David Godden for more details.
Friday, 14 June 2013
Friends of Ram Hill Colliery AGM
The AGM of the Friends of Ram Hill Colliery (FoRHC) will be held in the Miners Institute (aka Coalpit Heath Village Hall), 214 Badminton Road, BS36 2 QB on Wednesday 19 June at 7:30pm. The Ram Hill Colliery site itself is open to visit at all times and more info can be found at www.ramhillcolliery.org.ukThere will be an open day there on Sunday 15 September.
After the AGM the Chairman will be giving a talk about Woodchester Mansion, a grade 1 listed building near Stroud. Woodchester Mansion is an incomplete Victorian family house which means that it is possible to see things there that would normally not be visible in a stately home. For more info see www.woodchestermansion.org.uk
After the AGM the Chairman will be giving a talk about Woodchester Mansion, a grade 1 listed building near Stroud. Woodchester Mansion is an incomplete Victorian family house which means that it is possible to see things there that would normally not be visible in a stately home. For more info see www.woodchestermansion.org.uk
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Ram Hill Colliery - dates for your diary
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery will once again be holding an open day as part of the South Glos Heritage Weekend. It will run from 10.30am-4.30pm on Sunday 9th September and light refreshments will be available.
If you fancy getting more involved, why not join them for a work day, 10am-4pm on Wednesdays and the second Sunday of the month from April to October. Or attend their next committee meeting at 7.30pm on Monday 3rd September 2012 in the Miners Institute Coalpit Heath.
If you fancy getting more involved, why not join them for a work day, 10am-4pm on Wednesdays and the second Sunday of the month from April to October. Or attend their next committee meeting at 7.30pm on Monday 3rd September 2012 in the Miners Institute Coalpit Heath.
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Ram Hill Colliery Open Day - Sunday 6th May
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery are holding an open day from 10am-4.30pm tomorrow (Sunday 6th May). If you would be interested in joining them as a volunteer, why not go along to their AGM on at 7.30pm on Wednesday 16th May in the Miner's Institute (Coalpit Heath Village Hall).
Monday, 8 August 2011
Could you help the Friends of Ram Hill Colliery?
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery are still looking for a new Chair and also volunteers for gardening at the site on a Wednesday or the 2nd or 4th Sunday of the month. If you can help please contact David Godden at da.godden@btinternet.com .
If you'd like to find out more about the site, why not go along to the Heritage Open Day between 10am and 4.30pm on Sunday 11th September. Or if you'd like to raise money to help the work of the Friends, get a quiz team together for Thursday 22nd September in the Miners Institute. To book a table call Steve and Liz Hillyard on 0117 923 6595.
If you'd like to find out more about the site, why not go along to the Heritage Open Day between 10am and 4.30pm on Sunday 11th September. Or if you'd like to raise money to help the work of the Friends, get a quiz team together for Thursday 22nd September in the Miners Institute. To book a table call Steve and Liz Hillyard on 0117 923 6595.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Could you help your community?
Now is a great time to be looking for ways of becoming more involved in the community in Coalpit Heath and Frampton Cotterell.
There are currently 4 vacancies on Westerleigh Parish Council in the Coalpit Heath ward. Find out more at http://communities.southglos.gov.uk/sites/westerleighpc .
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery are looking for new members and someone to chair the group. Please contact Steve Hillyard at s.hillyard00@btinternet.com .
The Joshua Group, which cares for people with severe learning diffculties and runs every other Tues evening from 6-8pm, is looking for volunteers to help staff the group. For more info contact Helen at the Zion Church office 01454 776618.
There are currently 4 vacancies on Westerleigh Parish Council in the Coalpit Heath ward. Find out more at http://communities.southglos.gov.uk/sites/westerleighpc .
The Friends of Ram Hill Colliery are looking for new members and someone to chair the group. Please contact Steve Hillyard at s.hillyard00@btinternet.com .
The Joshua Group, which cares for people with severe learning diffculties and runs every other Tues evening from 6-8pm, is looking for volunteers to help staff the group. For more info contact Helen at the Zion Church office 01454 776618.
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