The Churnet Valley Railway PLC celebrate its 25th Anniversary this year having been formed on 30th October 1992. Throughout the year a series of events is planned to mark the occasion, culminating in a 25th Anniversary Gala over the weekend of October 20-22nd.
Our survey in March asked people to name five things about the Churnet Valley that make it special to them. This is what people said. Do you agree?
I will be running some outdoor sketching days showing how to capture the essence of a scene from life using pencil, pen and watercolour.
The Churnet Valley Living Landscape Partnership has recently appointed a new Project Manager, Ian Wykes. Formerly at Staffordshire County Council, Ian started in his new role on 24th April. Already familiar with the work of the CVLLP, Ian will be able to hit the ground running.
The Wildlife Trusts are challenging the people of the Uk to do something wild every day throughout June. That’s 30 simple, fun and exciting 'Random Acts of Wildness'.
Did you know that there is an official Staffordshire Day? It is on 1st May - the bank holiday. This is only the second year of this campaign organised by Enjoy Staffordshire, the organisation that promotes Staffordshire as a destination.
Former USATC S160 no. 5197 is now ready for full service following completion of remedial repairs. She was publicly relaunched into service at our hugely popular Winter Steam Gala and is expected to haul all of the Churnet Valley's services over the Easter period.
RSPB Coombes Valley is looking for an individual or a group of people to run our exciting parent and toddler session.
Where: RSPB Coombes Valley
When: All year round
Commitment: One day per month
Duration: Ongoing
Our recent open events in Oakamoor, Cheddleton and Denstone were well received and people travelled from far and wide to attend and share their memories of life in the Churnet Valley. We filmed and recorded lots of people and will be processing these clips for posterity.
As part of the Churnet Valley Railway's Winter Works, the line's volunteers have recovered a large number of logs at their Operational base in Cheddleton.
