This newsletter is about developments at Nenthead Mines following the closure of North Pennines Heritage Trust and the appointment of an administrator.
The administrator was appointed at a NPHT members meeting on 28 September 2011. On the same day, an ad-hoc meeting took place of people who are interested in continuing the work of conservation at Nenthead Mines.
John Bell of Bell Tindle Williamson is the Administrator of NPHT. Mill Cottage and Bunkhouse are now for sale via Pennine Ways of Alston. Bunkhouses have been closed for business since late autumn. Museum displays are intact. Joyce Jackson, Sheila Barker and Peter Jackson have sorted offices and files. Nenthead Mines archaeology site files are now stored together.
NPArchaeology Ltd have repaired the guttering and carried out other repairs to the office buildings in the wood yard. However, it seems likely that they will move away from the site during February 2012.
Newcastle University water purification experimental tank continues to operate.
Draft articles of association for a company limited by guarantee have been produced by Pete Jackson and edited by a company formation agent via Bell Tindle Williamson. Taking account of company registration rules, the proposed company title is to be “Nenthead Mines Conservation Society Ltd”.
The draft objectives are “ to preserve the remains of mining and associated industries and to conserve the geological features associated with mining in Great Britain but particularly in Cumbria and at Nenthead, and to educate the public about mining and geology”.
Joyce Jackson, Sheila Barker and Pete Jackson have agreed to be the founder members of such a company and to fund the start-up costs. They have also agreed that the company will not be formed until satisfactory arrangements are made with Cumbria County Council.
The NPHT administrator has recommended that an approach should now be made to Cumbria CC. Accordingly, a letter asking for a meeting with the County officers was sent on 10th January 2012.
Please share this information with anyone who may be interested. The mailing list is maintained by Peter Jackson - see the end of this message for contact information. Offers of help and support will be most welcome.
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