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madness
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9 years ago

I wasn't aware of this disaster so I Googled it.

I was quite surprised to find photographs of a memorial.

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robnorthwales
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9 years ago

Two memorials, actually

One to the initial victims, and one to the rescuers who died.

I'd have thought that the monument proposed would at least have been registered as a charity so as to benefit from tax breaks. Unfortunately, the Charity Commission website doesn't come up with anything when I put in "People and Mining".

Madness takes its toll, please carry exact change

skimble
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9 years ago

Bill has also posted messages on the Facebook page of Apedale Heritage Centre about the proposed memorial and has given instructions for completing a gift aid form. This suggests that he is collecting money on behalf of a registered charity.

exspelio
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9 years ago

Not happy about this, note joining date and posting date, and others observations----

Always remember, nature is in charge, get it wrong and it is you who suffers!.

robnorthwales
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9 years ago

"skimble" wrote:
Bill has also posted messages on the Facebook page of Apedale Heritage Centre about the proposed memorial and has given instructions for completing a gift aid form. This suggests that he is collecting money on behalf of a registered charity.

I assume, is they are doing forms for Gift aid, then it is a registered charity.
All Bill has to do is post the charity's Registered Number and this will all be cleared up.

Madness takes its toll, please carry exact change

exspelio
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9 years ago

Maybe someone will remember 50 years since Aberfan ???---

Always remember, nature is in charge, get it wrong and it is you who suffers!.

rufenig
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9 years ago

On the North Wales Miners Association Trust Facebook page there is a further link to a memorial.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208633502582754&set=a.2293954396084.2137243.1465771145&type=3&theater

dec121866
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9 years ago

Hi All
Just to clarify your concerns regarding charitable status. We were advised by our solicitor and accountant to apply for charitable status, which we have. we have completed all relevant documents and are awaiting a registration number.
We are fully supported by the Yorkshire Area NUM in this project and if you are in any doubt please contact them on 01226 215555.

dec121866
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9 years ago

Hi All
This is the memorial that we (People and Mining) are raising funds for. to find out more see our facebook page "remember the oaks"

Jimbo
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9 years ago

#10

A little googling reveals there are already two memorials! :blink:

http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMAP0W_Oaks_Colliery_Memorial_Barnsley_South_Yorkshire

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4448566

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dec121866
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9 years ago

#11

"Jimbo" wrote:
A little googling reveals there are already two memorials! :blink:

http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMAP0W_Oaks_Colliery_Memorial_Barnsley_South_Yorkshire

http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4448566

There are 2 memorials to the Oaks disaster, one is on Doncaster Road and the other is in Ardsley graveyard.
The one on Doncaster Rd is to the rescue team only. The one in Ardsley graveyard states only 354 victims.
The 150th anniversary memorial is to All 361 victims and for the first time their names will be on a memorial.
I appreciate and understand your concerns and will delete the posting until we receive our charitable status number.
Thank You