Information - Groverake Headgear Fundraiser...

[Oxygen Thief]

http://groverake.com/

Standing tall, a skeleton of our industrial heritage high in the Durham Dales, this headgear is an iconic monument to our past.

Our ancestors mined the area for centuries, so not only do our towns and villages owe their existence to mining, but so do we. It is where we are from, it is who we are.

As the last head gear in the County, it has immense importance, not just an impressive landmark but as a reminder of our history, not merely to us but to our children, grandchildren and the generations to follow.

LATEST UPDATE

Friday, 25th November 2016: Five members of the Friends of Groverake committee met with the land agents. We reached an agreement to take on a 25 year lease to conserve the headgear in situ. However there are conditions: timeframe and cost. They want an agreement signed this week. Before we can do this, we need to secure a large sum of money to cover the costs.

WE NEED TO RAISE £18,000 URGENTLY

THE HEADGEAR WILL BE DEMOLISHED THIS WEEK IF WE ARE UNABLE TO DO THIS!

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Take a look at their website, send some cash over !!!

 

[The Kwan]

There was a good bit about it last week on BBC Look north but it has gone off the iplayer now, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0827w7z , folk were asking for a public turnout to show support.
A good cause but a lot to raise in such a short time
http://groverake.com

 

[WildBoyz]

Was over this way a few days ago. Some demo work has already taken place - the old locker room is gone now. The mine portals are all sealed around the tower. Will definitely spread the word though OT. Be a shame to lose this piece of industrial heritage.

 

[dweeb]

I believe sticking half the wheel in a planter is how it's done, traditionally!

Good to see something is happening with it anyway, commendable effort from those involved.