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March 2024
Easter Egg Hunt
We held our first Easter Egg Hunt Event at Guide bridge Station today Sat 23rd March, despite the appalling weather conditions, we still had families attending the evnt, each child that took part took away a free Easter Egg and one lucky winner won the large Easter Egg.
We held our first Easter Egg Hunt Event at Guide bridge Station today Sat 23rd March, despite the appalling weather conditions, we still had families attending the evnt, each child that took part took away a free Easter Egg and one lucky winner won the large Easter Egg.
Dewsnap Signal Gantry
We are delighted to say that the Dewsnap Signal Gantry has finally arrived at Guide Bridge Station, this is a huge project for the volunteers and looking for other new volunteers to com along and be involved with the restoration of the Gantry. The Gantry used to be located at the Dewsnap Sidings approximately 3/4 mile East of Guide Bridge Station.
The restoration work will be to straighten out bent bars, replace the semaphores, treat & paint the structure, eventually erect and have operating Semaphores from ground level, so there is a lot of work to do so please do come along and get involved.
January 2024
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY 2024
Committee Elect for 2024/25:
Chairman – Andy Kettle Seconded by CLLR Joyce Bowerman
Secretary – Vacant
Treasurer – Simon Thomas – Seconded by Dean Lever
Membership Secretary – Dean lever – Seconded by CLLR Joyce Bowerman
Museum Manager – Peter Birchill – Seconded by Andy Kettle
Museum Curator – Anthony Leslie Dawson – Seconded by Simon Thomas
Ordinary Member – James Terence – Seconded by Andy Kettle
Finances:
Simon Thomas presented the current Financial Position for the WRHG to date:
Bank Account Balance at 01/10/22 = £5741.16
Cash in Hand at 01/10/22 = £102.31
Total Group Balance 01/10/22 = £5843.47
Total Outgoing to 30/09/22 = £5512.56
Total in account to 30/09/23 = 4109.58
Cash in Hand at 30/09/23 = £310.02
Total Group Balance 30/09/23 = 4419.60
Total Loss = £1423.87
Museum Update:
- An update was given on the Lease, due to the ongoing reorganisation within Network Rail we have had difficulty in obtaining the current position of the lease, on Friday 26th Jan 24 we received an email from a member of the Network Rail Team and will feed back the current position of the Lease soon.
- Work is underway in getting displays up with thanks to the volunteers, this is preliminary wall mounted items and installing donated cabinets.
- We will be seeking the movement of the 506 cab to the Museum over the next few months, this will enable to have the cab ready for when the Museum opens.
- A date of Sat 16th June 2024 for the opening of the Museum to coincide the 70th Anniversary of the first electric passenger service from London Rd to Glossop, this is dependent on the Lease.
- It was discussed that initially the Museum would be open on Wednesdays’ and Saturdays, additional operating days will be dependent on volunteers.
Station Projects:
- It was announced that the Memorial Garden has been shortlisted in the National Community Rail Partnership Awards which will be announced April 2024.
- Simon Thomas has confirmed that over the summer period and weather pending, the writing on the Coal Wagon will be done.
- The Dewsnap Signal Gantry is scheduled to be moved to the Signalling Garden over the next few weeks, this is being arranged between Simon Thomas & Shovlin Ltd.
A.OB:
- An update given on the Heritage Line utilising the former OAGB, the Business proposal has now been received at the Network Planning meeting Nov 23 and now cascaded to the next level.
- Simon Thomas asked CLLR Joyce Bowerman regding other unused areas of land within the local are that could be potentially utilised by the WRHG.
- Dean lever raised the issue of electronic membership, other avenues of memberships schemes will be looked in to, to and be cost saving to the WRHG.
- The redundant building near to the Network Rail operational Yard at Guide Bridge Station to be sought as an additional Museum building.
- The Station has undergone new signage as part of Great British Railways transformation, Andy Kettle to arrange for three of the station sign names on the platforms to be changed to the traditional Totem style in keeping with the Museum.
New Station signs
Under the new Great British Railways program with the Government taking back control of the railway network, one of the changes has been the revamp of all the station signs which are black writing on white back ground.
Under the new Great British Railways program with the Government taking back control of the railway network, one of the changes has been the revamp of all the station signs which are black writing on white back ground.
More donations for the Signalling Garden
We are pleased to accept a bench and outdoor lamp for the Signalling Garden which was kindly donated by Lindsay Edwards, the renovation work on the lamp is coming along great with thanks to our volunteers.
We are pleased to accept a bench and outdoor lamp for the Signalling Garden which was kindly donated by Lindsay Edwards, the renovation work on the lamp is coming along great with thanks to our volunteers.
November 2023
Original Guide Bridge Station Clock revamped
We are delighted to say that the original Guide Bridge Station clock has been kindly renovated with thanks to our volunteers.
We are delighted to say that the original Guide Bridge Station clock has been kindly renovated with thanks to our volunteers.
Signalling Garden taking shape
With thanks to our hard working volunteers, the Signalling garden is now taking shape with clearing back shrubs, adding walkways, clearing the original platform and adding flower beds.
With thanks to our hard working volunteers, the Signalling garden is now taking shape with clearing back shrubs, adding walkways, clearing the original platform and adding flower beds.
September 2023
welcome to your Station Event held Saturday 9th September
Today we held a 'Welcome to your Station' event encouraging the local community to come down to the station and see the work that is taking place, the event was attended by a number of vintage cars, we also had two double decker vintage buses, also a number of sales stalls. We also had a Mayoral visit to the station which was welcomed, and finally we had Tameside Radio doing an outside broadcast Breakfast Show from the station.
Today we held a 'Welcome to your Station' event encouraging the local community to come down to the station and see the work that is taking place, the event was attended by a number of vintage cars, we also had two double decker vintage buses, also a number of sales stalls. We also had a Mayoral visit to the station which was welcomed, and finally we had Tameside Radio doing an outside broadcast Breakfast Show from the station.
June 2023
Teddy Bears Picnic
Sat 17th saw the Teddy Bears Picnic again, the first time since the COVID19 Pandemic, it was a welcomed site to see so may families taking part this year, also to see the new Northern Trains Ltd Mascot 'Whistle' the dog, there were events at Glossop, Hadfield, Hattersley & Guide Bridge Stations.
Sat 17th saw the Teddy Bears Picnic again, the first time since the COVID19 Pandemic, it was a welcomed site to see so may families taking part this year, also to see the new Northern Trains Ltd Mascot 'Whistle' the dog, there were events at Glossop, Hadfield, Hattersley & Guide Bridge Stations.
May 2023
Station Building Art
A number of Art Murals have been erected on the station front at Guide bridge Station, photos have been supplied by Peter James Birchill, and thanks go to Northern Trains ltd for funding this project.
A number of Art Murals have been erected on the station front at Guide bridge Station, photos have been supplied by Peter James Birchill, and thanks go to Northern Trains ltd for funding this project.
Apr 2023
Coal Wagon Project
The Coal Wagon project is now near completion and waiting for the final sign writing to be completed, the Coal Wagon was purchased by Andy Kettle [WRHG Chairman] & Peter J Birchill [Museum Manager], and thanks to the volunteers who have helped renovate the the wagon, and thank you to the Network Rail team for creating the plinth, and final to Northern Trains Ltd for allowing the wagon to be located to Guide Bridge Station.
The Coal Wagon project is now near completion and waiting for the final sign writing to be completed, the Coal Wagon was purchased by Andy Kettle [WRHG Chairman] & Peter J Birchill [Museum Manager], and thanks to the volunteers who have helped renovate the the wagon, and thank you to the Network Rail team for creating the plinth, and final to Northern Trains Ltd for allowing the wagon to be located to Guide Bridge Station.
Nov 2022
Woodhead Model Railway Club
Plans are now under way to set up a new Woodhead Model Railway Club which will be located in the Woodhead Railway Museum, we have acquired an original display that was once part of the Glossop & District Model Club, once the layout is at the Museum we will then set up dates for anyone who wants to get involved.
Plans are now under way to set up a new Woodhead Model Railway Club which will be located in the Woodhead Railway Museum, we have acquired an original display that was once part of the Glossop & District Model Club, once the layout is at the Museum we will then set up dates for anyone who wants to get involved.
Coal Wagon Delivery
On Thursday 17th November we took delivery of the Coal Wagon from Telford Steam Railway, the Coal Wagon is now on display in the Memorial Garden. The Wagon will be renovated and will eventually have the liveries of Denton Colliery on one side and Ashton Moss Colliery on the other side.
On Thursday 17th November we took delivery of the Coal Wagon from Telford Steam Railway, the Coal Wagon is now on display in the Memorial Garden. The Wagon will be renovated and will eventually have the liveries of Denton Colliery on one side and Ashton Moss Colliery on the other side.
Mile Post donation
We have been kindly donated a Cheshire Lines Mile Post, this post has been located in the memorial Garden and erected by our volunteers Colin [in the picture] & Peter.
We have been kindly donated a Cheshire Lines Mile Post, this post has been located in the memorial Garden and erected by our volunteers Colin [in the picture] & Peter.
Coal Wagon Project
Two of our volunteers have purchased a Coal Wagon from Telford Steam Railway, this Wagon will be relocated to Guide Bridge Station and placed into the Memorial Garden as a static display. The Wagon will be cosmetically renovated and painted on both sides with the liveries of Denton Colliery & Ashton Moss Colliery which were part of the local Coal Industry.
Two of our volunteers have purchased a Coal Wagon from Telford Steam Railway, this Wagon will be relocated to Guide Bridge Station and placed into the Memorial Garden as a static display. The Wagon will be cosmetically renovated and painted on both sides with the liveries of Denton Colliery & Ashton Moss Colliery which were part of the local Coal Industry.
July 2022
Membership to the Heritage Railway Association
Friday 08th July 2022 The Woodhead Railway Heritage Group became a formal member of the Heritage Railway Association, the HRA are the governing body for Heritage Railways & Museums and will be able to offer support for the Woodhead Railway Museum & Guide Bridge Heritage Railway Project.
Friday 08th July 2022 The Woodhead Railway Heritage Group became a formal member of the Heritage Railway Association, the HRA are the governing body for Heritage Railways & Museums and will be able to offer support for the Woodhead Railway Museum & Guide Bridge Heritage Railway Project.
June 2022
MP visit to Guide bridge Station
Friday 10th June 2022 we had a VIP visit to Guide Bridge Station with the presence of The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP along with local Councillor Joyce Bowerman, Station Manager Theo McLauglan and his Manager along with Volunteers, the visit was to look at the current projects taking place at Guide Bridge Station.
Friday 10th June 2022 we had a VIP visit to Guide Bridge Station with the presence of The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP along with local Councillor Joyce Bowerman, Station Manager Theo McLauglan and his Manager along with Volunteers, the visit was to look at the current projects taking place at Guide Bridge Station.
March 2022
Friends of Guide bridge Station in the Media
The Friends of Guide Bridge Station Volunteer Group made the Media with a report from a local Newspaper reporting on the work that has taken place at Guide bridge Station.
The Friends of Guide Bridge Station Volunteer Group made the Media with a report from a local Newspaper reporting on the work that has taken place at Guide bridge Station.
February 2022
Ground Clearance
Our volunteers have been working hard clearing the the area where we propose to have a Museum Hall building, the work has uncovered some of the original platform.
Our volunteers have been working hard clearing the the area where we propose to have a Museum Hall building, the work has uncovered some of the original platform.
January 2022
Proposed Light Railway
A proposal has been made by the Committee to look at the feasibility of utilising part of the original OA&GB railway line just west of Guide Bridge Station, this will give approximately 1/4 mile running line, it is very early days at the moment and a date has been arranged to walk the existing track bed and document, we do know a section is owned by the Greater Manchester Fire Service,and e are currently in the process of finding out who owns the remainder of the track as Network Rail have sold land to local authorities that is no longer required.
We do have a Facebook Group for those who wish to follow progress of this project.
A proposal has been made by the Committee to look at the feasibility of utilising part of the original OA&GB railway line just west of Guide Bridge Station, this will give approximately 1/4 mile running line, it is very early days at the moment and a date has been arranged to walk the existing track bed and document, we do know a section is owned by the Greater Manchester Fire Service,and e are currently in the process of finding out who owns the remainder of the track as Network Rail have sold land to local authorities that is no longer required.
We do have a Facebook Group for those who wish to follow progress of this project.
October 2021
Annual General Meeting 2021
Our Annual General Meeting was held on Sat 16th October 2021 at the Woodhead Railway Museum, this was attended well and minutes from the meeting are found in the Meeting Minutes on this website.
September 2021
Station Painting work
Our resident painter Peter Birchill has been working tirelessly brightening up what will be outdoor seating area for the Museum, painting has also taken place with the station front making a vast improvement.
Our resident painter Peter Birchill has been working tirelessly brightening up what will be outdoor seating area for the Museum, painting has also taken place with the station front making a vast improvement.
July 2021
Our First 'Mash Can Railway Club' held
Saturday 24th July saw our first 'Mash Can Railway Club', this Club has been set up for anyone interested in railways, not forgetting our retired railway employees too!, this is a great opportunity for our railway community to be able to come and have a drink and a cake and enjoy sharing their stories they have from their railway careers, the Club is being held last Saturday of each month, there is no joining fee, and is open to everyone.
Memorial Plaque Laid 17th July
A Memorial Plaques was laid in the Memorial Garden in Memory of Ernie Fouldes who was an employee and served his time at Guide Bridge Station, the small ceremony was attended by some of Ernie's family and some of the volunteers.
If you would like a Plaque to be laid in memory of someone then please do get in touch via our contact page,
A Memorial Plaques was laid in the Memorial Garden in Memory of Ernie Fouldes who was an employee and served his time at Guide Bridge Station, the small ceremony was attended by some of Ernie's family and some of the volunteers.
If you would like a Plaque to be laid in memory of someone then please do get in touch via our contact page,
June 2021
Schools Allotment Project
We are now in the process of developing a Schools Allotment Project, this project is aimed at local School involvement to develop a vacant plot of land at Guide bridge Station, as well as the Planting Project we will also be looking at Rail Safety & the History of the Woodhead Railway, these lessons will be taking place in the Museum Community Room.
We are now in the process of developing a Schools Allotment Project, this project is aimed at local School involvement to develop a vacant plot of land at Guide bridge Station, as well as the Planting Project we will also be looking at Rail Safety & the History of the Woodhead Railway, these lessons will be taking place in the Museum Community Room.
Dewsnap Signal Gantry
The Signal Gantry that still stands on the site of the old Dewsnap Sidings is soon to be taken down, Network Rail have offered closed bids for the structure, the WRHG have submitted their bid and currently awaiting outcome, if successful this structure will be taken to a yard in Stoke On Trent where it will undergo restoration.
The Signal Gantry that still stands on the site of the old Dewsnap Sidings is soon to be taken down, Network Rail have offered closed bids for the structure, the WRHG have submitted their bid and currently awaiting outcome, if successful this structure will be taken to a yard in Stoke On Trent where it will undergo restoration.
Exterior Painting
One of our volunteers has been busy recently giving the front of the station building a coat of paint on the window sills and lower wall, also Contractors have repaired and painted the window area. We are looking at having picture telling the history of the station in the window sections.
One of our volunteers has been busy recently giving the front of the station building a coat of paint on the window sills and lower wall, also Contractors have repaired and painted the window area. We are looking at having picture telling the history of the station in the window sections.
February 2021
Internal radiators
We have now had internal radiators installed in the Museum, these have been installed on behalf of Network Rail.
We have now had internal radiators installed in the Museum, these have been installed on behalf of Network Rail.
November 2020
External work
Thank you to Peter James Birchill who has carried external painting work to the Window shutter boxes & Runner Bars, also the lower wall as this had graffiti present.
Thank you to Peter James Birchill who has carried external painting work to the Window shutter boxes & Runner Bars, also the lower wall as this had graffiti present.
September 2020
Toilet Block
The Toilet block is now nearing completion with just a couple of snagging jobs left to complete, this toilet block is a Unisex toilet and has 2 cubicles of which one is has disabled facilities. There is still a baby changing facility to be installed along with hand drying facility.
The Toilet block is now nearing completion with just a couple of snagging jobs left to complete, this toilet block is a Unisex toilet and has 2 cubicles of which one is has disabled facilities. There is still a baby changing facility to be installed along with hand drying facility.
Memorial Garden Planters
Some time ago e received some disused truck Tyre's courtesy of Royal Mail Fleet Services Ltd, these are now being installed into the Memorial Garden and will be planted next few days.
Some time ago e received some disused truck Tyre's courtesy of Royal Mail Fleet Services Ltd, these are now being installed into the Memorial Garden and will be planted next few days.
July 2020
Volunteering day
We had a good turn out of volunteers today, work was carried out clearing the overgrown foliage in the compound to the rear of the Booking hall on platform 1.
We had a good turn out of volunteers today, work was carried out clearing the overgrown foliage in the compound to the rear of the Booking hall on platform 1.
June 2020
Interior Photos
A couple of us had a site visit to the Museum [social distancing] to have a look at the renovation work so far, most of the work is complete now with just the kitchenette to be installed and a couple of snagging jobs to complete. All the walls have been re plastered, new flooring and carpet throughout, and fully painted throughout and all new electrics & lighting.
A couple of us had a site visit to the Museum [social distancing] to have a look at the renovation work so far, most of the work is complete now with just the kitchenette to be installed and a couple of snagging jobs to complete. All the walls have been re plastered, new flooring and carpet throughout, and fully painted throughout and all new electrics & lighting.
May 2020
Interior Photos
Thanks to Barry Williams who has taken some update photos of the plastering work, this is near completion and will start on fittings.
Thanks to Barry Williams who has taken some update photos of the plastering work, this is near completion and will start on fittings.
Interior Photos
Thanks to Peter James Birchill who has kindly taken some photos of the current interior of the renovation work on the Museum
Thanks to Peter James Birchill who has kindly taken some photos of the current interior of the renovation work on the Museum
Exterior proposal
We now have now planned what the front elevation of the Museum may look like, this design is up for discussion with the Committee prior to making a final decision.
We now have now planned what the front elevation of the Museum may look like, this design is up for discussion with the Committee prior to making a final decision.
April 2020
New Fence Line
We now have a new Platform fence line erected
We now have a new Platform fence line erected
Renovation works
Work has now started and this week new drainage gutters and down
Work has now started and this week new drainage gutters and down
March 2020
Renovation works
Work has now started and this week new drainage gutters and down pipes including Barge boards have been installed, also the removal of the front canopies has started too.we have also noticed that roof tiles have been replaced and when we looked inside a new roof membrane had been fitted, this has now made the building water tight.
Work has now started and this week new drainage gutters and down pipes including Barge boards have been installed, also the removal of the front canopies has started too.we have also noticed that roof tiles have been replaced and when we looked inside a new roof membrane had been fitted, this has now made the building water tight.
Volunteering day
We had a good turn out of volunteers today including a couple of new faces, one of the jobs was laying a permanent memorial plaque in the memorial Garden with thanks to Barry Williams.
We had a good turn out of volunteers today including a couple of new faces, one of the jobs was laying a permanent memorial plaque in the memorial Garden with thanks to Barry Williams.
February 2020
2020 Renovation works
Scaffolding is now being erected so work can commence on the roof
Scaffolding is now being erected so work can commence on the roof
Renovation works
We are pleased to announce that we have now received confirmation that renovation work will commence on the building Tuesday 3rd March 2020.
We are pleased to announce that we have now received confirmation that renovation work will commence on the building Tuesday 3rd March 2020.
Volunteering Day
We had a volunteering day today to clear the Museum building of remainder rubbish, this has now made the building ready for the contractors to commence work.
We had a volunteering day today to clear the Museum building of remainder rubbish, this has now made the building ready for the contractors to commence work.
January 2020
Woodhead Railway Museum Project
We had a successful meeting with Jack Simpson Planning Manager for Northern Railway to discuss the renovation work required in the Museum, a Renovation plan will be compiled and from this we will know what work will be required to be done by volunteer Group.
We also got access to a room at the end of the building to find it is a fully fitted toilet block which is excellent news as this means we can now accommodate a Unisex toilet including a disabled toilet facility and baby changing facility.
We had a successful meeting with Jack Simpson Planning Manager for Northern Railway to discuss the renovation work required in the Museum, a Renovation plan will be compiled and from this we will know what work will be required to be done by volunteer Group.
We also got access to a room at the end of the building to find it is a fully fitted toilet block which is excellent news as this means we can now accommodate a Unisex toilet including a disabled toilet facility and baby changing facility.
October 2019
Woodhead Railway Museum Project
We had a successful meeting with Pam Williams the new appointed Station Manager at Guide Bridge Station and Martin Yallop from ACoRP. The meeting was to discuss our project and bring Pan up to speed with our plans, good news is the NHS project to utilise the building will now not be happening. A further meeting is to be arranged with Becky Styles Community Manager and a member of the Northern Railway buildings team, from this we hope to start making way for the lease agreement.
We had a successful meeting with Pam Williams the new appointed Station Manager at Guide Bridge Station and Martin Yallop from ACoRP. The meeting was to discuss our project and bring Pan up to speed with our plans, good news is the NHS project to utilise the building will now not be happening. A further meeting is to be arranged with Becky Styles Community Manager and a member of the Northern Railway buildings team, from this we hope to start making way for the lease agreement.
July 2019
Woodhead Railway Museum Project
We have received an email from Network Rail confirming that they are still waiting to her the outcome for the use of the building that we are acquiring, it has come to light that the NHS are looking at utilizing one of the buildings at Guide bridge Station, it is still unclear at the moment as to which building thy are proposing to use.
We will update you as more information comes available.
We have received an email from Network Rail confirming that they are still waiting to her the outcome for the use of the building that we are acquiring, it has come to light that the NHS are looking at utilizing one of the buildings at Guide bridge Station, it is still unclear at the moment as to which building thy are proposing to use.
We will update you as more information comes available.
Grant application for Flower Bed Sleepers
I am pleased to announce that we have today received a Grant application for £200 from South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership which will fund the Sleepers to use as borders for the flower beds in the Memorial Garden.
I am pleased to announce that we have today received a Grant application for £200 from South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership which will fund the Sleepers to use as borders for the flower beds in the Memorial Garden.
Railway Sleepers
Today we took delivery of the Garden Railway sleepers to be used for the flower beds in the Memorial Garden, the sleepers were purchased from the Railway Sleeper Company and was kindly funded by South East Manchester Community Rail Partnerships. A huge thank you to the volunteers who attended to install the sleepers.
Today we took delivery of the Garden Railway sleepers to be used for the flower beds in the Memorial Garden, the sleepers were purchased from the Railway Sleeper Company and was kindly funded by South East Manchester Community Rail Partnerships. A huge thank you to the volunteers who attended to install the sleepers.
November 2018
Museum Project update
I'm delighted to announce that work has finally started on the Museum project, there is a mountain of work to be done including behind the scenes Fiscal work, so a huge thank you to all the volunteers who attended today.
I'm delighted to announce that work has finally started on the Museum project, there is a mountain of work to be done including behind the scenes Fiscal work, so a huge thank you to all the volunteers who attended today.
October 2018
Museum Update
We have recently had a discussion with Network Rail who have given us permission to carry out our costing for the works required for the Museum Building at Guide Bridge Station, Barry Williams is taking lead role with this request, once we have the costing and finalized with Network Rail, we can then proceed to apply for Grant Funding.
We have recently had a discussion with Network Rail who have given us permission to carry out our costing for the works required for the Museum Building at Guide Bridge Station, Barry Williams is taking lead role with this request, once we have the costing and finalized with Network Rail, we can then proceed to apply for Grant Funding.
September 2018
Herb Garden
We are delighted to announce that Northern Railway have funded a garden trough to be used as a Herb Garden, this has been located in front of the new booking hall.
We are delighted to announce that Northern Railway have funded a garden trough to be used as a Herb Garden, this has been located in front of the new booking hall.
June 2018
Grant application from Northern Railway
I am pleased to announce that we have today received a Grant application for £500 from Northern Railway which will fund a large planter to be located in front of the new booking hall, this will make an improvement and welcoming feature for the passengers who use the station.
I am pleased to announce that we have today received a Grant application for £500 from Northern Railway which will fund a large planter to be located in front of the new booking hall, this will make an improvement and welcoming feature for the passengers who use the station.
March 2018
Donation from Tameside Councillor Joyce Bowerman
I am pleased to announce that the Friends of Guide Bridge Station have received a kind donation of £50 from Tameside Councillor Joyce Bowerman, the money will be used to go towards the platform flower troughs, a huge thank you to Cllr Bowerman for her support with our project.
I am pleased to announce that the Friends of Guide Bridge Station have received a kind donation of £50 from Tameside Councillor Joyce Bowerman, the money will be used to go towards the platform flower troughs, a huge thank you to Cllr Bowerman for her support with our project.
February 2018
Volunteering Day
Our volunteers today have been busy spreading more chippings that have been donated to the group into the Memorial Garden Area.
Our volunteers today have been busy spreading more chippings that have been donated to the group into the Memorial Garden Area.
January 2018
Building Structural Survey
Today the WRHG had confirmation that Network Rail will be carrying out the Structural Survey for the building which we intend to use for the Woodhead Railway Heritage Center, the Survey is due to take place W/C Mon 8th Jan, and will be a couple of weeks later when we get a copy of the Survey.
Today the WRHG had confirmation that Network Rail will be carrying out the Structural Survey for the building which we intend to use for the Woodhead Railway Heritage Center, the Survey is due to take place W/C Mon 8th Jan, and will be a couple of weeks later when we get a copy of the Survey.
November 2017
Building Project update
The WRHG have now had a response from Northern Railway who have now instructed Network Rail to carry out a Structural Survey on the building, the WRHG have also to finalize the Funding feasibility and submit before Northern Railway for the lease to be finalized.
The WRHG have now had a response from Northern Railway who have now instructed Network Rail to carry out a Structural Survey on the building, the WRHG have also to finalize the Funding feasibility and submit before Northern Railway for the lease to be finalized.
Museum Clearing work
Some of our volunteers started work on the Museum building on Sat 4th Feb 17 by clearing the shrubs to make way to the entrance to the building. the Group are due to meet the Network Rail Asset team at Guide Bridge Station on Friday 17th February.
Some of our volunteers started work on the Museum building on Sat 4th Feb 17 by clearing the shrubs to make way to the entrance to the building. the Group are due to meet the Network Rail Asset team at Guide Bridge Station on Friday 17th February.
October 2016
05/10/16 Small Projects award runner up
The FoGBS won 2nd prize in the small projects award at the ACoRP National Awards ceremony on Thursday 29th Sept, the award was given for the Memorial Garden to which the volunteers have worked hard over the last 12 months to transform the area that was handed over to us from Northern Railway, so well done to all those who helped the project to enable to achieve the award.
The FoGBS won 2nd prize in the small projects award at the ACoRP National Awards ceremony on Thursday 29th Sept, the award was given for the Memorial Garden to which the volunteers have worked hard over the last 12 months to transform the area that was handed over to us from Northern Railway, so well done to all those who helped the project to enable to achieve the award.
February 2016
Grant awarded from New Charter Housing
Today the Friends of Guide Bridge Station has been awarded a Grant to the sum of £300 from Great Neighborhoods part of New Charter Housing Trust Group Ashton Under Lyne. This was welcomed news and the is to be put forwarded for the Allotment Garden Project.
Today the Friends of Guide Bridge Station has been awarded a Grant to the sum of £300 from Great Neighborhoods part of New Charter Housing Trust Group Ashton Under Lyne. This was welcomed news and the is to be put forwarded for the Allotment Garden Project.
November 2015
Grant Cheque from Network Rail
An application for a small grant from Network rail was submitted back in August to Network Rail, we are pleased to announce that we were successful with our application and received a cheque for £217, this money will be used to fund the foliage for the memorial Garden, a Huge thank you to Andy Griffin who is assisting us with our projects at Guide Bridge Station.
An application for a small grant from Network rail was submitted back in August to Network Rail, we are pleased to announce that we were successful with our application and received a cheque for £217, this money will be used to fund the foliage for the memorial Garden, a Huge thank you to Andy Griffin who is assisting us with our projects at Guide Bridge Station.