Sunday 5th September 2010

Movement of rocks in the bed of the River Nent has exposed a complete mine wagon.  Come and help our attempt to recover the mine wagon.  The work will involve removing loose rocks from the river bed and moving the wagon to the river bank.

The wagon appears to be a wood frame flat wagon with steel wheels and axles of 2ft 6in gauge.

The river bed has been dry recently, but there may be water in the river.

Park at the smelt mill.  Follow the river upstream.  Starting at 1030hrs.

Tools and ropes provided.

More information from Pete Jackson 01642564100.

Bassenthwaite Reflections Project (www.bassenthwaite-reflections.co.uk)

As part of the Bassenthwaite Reflections Project, Grampus Heritage & Training Ltd. has commissioned North Pennines Archaeology Ltd. to undertake a comprehensive archaeology project at Cockermouth.

The target is  a group of very exciting geophysical anomalies that could point to the roman town of Papcastle having once extended over the River Derwent and being much larger than previously thought.

Volunteers are welcome to take part in the field work. Various tasks will be available  from digging trenches to washing finds.

All ages and abilities are welcome!

9th August 2010 is the start date.  The field work will run for four weeks. Working hours will be 9-5 daily.

More Information can be obtained from:

Frank Giecco

email  f.giecco@nparchaeology.co.uk

Tel.      01434 382045

This section of the website is about what you can do to help the NPHT by volunteering

MEMBERSHIP

You must be a member of NPHT if you want to volunteer on the Trust sites at Nenthead Mines.

If you are a member of the Friends of Dilston, you can volunteer to work at Dilston Castle and Chapel.

EVENTS IN 2010

HOW TO FIND OUT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING IN 2010

Historic Dilston – go to the Friends of Dilston website which is at  www.friendsofhistoricdilston.org.  Here you can find event information and contact information for the Friends Committee.

Nenthead Mines -

email: contact Paul Mercer via the email address  education@npht.com.

phone: phone Paul Mercer on 01434 382037.  This number has voicemail.

letter: write to Paul Mercer at Nenthead Mines, Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3PD.

We have arranged a volunteering day at Nenthead Mines on Sunday 28th March.  We can offer a range of activities including fence repairs, woodwork painting, stocking bookshelves, dusting and cleaning displays in the Museum, fixing lights in Carrs Mine, and clearing fallen shale in Carrs Mine.

Please contact Paul if you are interested in helping on the day or if you want to know more about the activities that we can offer.