Description

The day will include visits to the Heritage Railway, Big Pit, Iron Works and Brewery.

Initially the day will start with a trip to theHeritage Railwayand include a return journey on a steam train.

We will then move onto theBig Pit: National Coal Museum, which will include a trip underground to see the original workings of the pit. We will stop for lunch while at Big Pit as well.

TheIron Workswill be the third visit of the day, which is where the BBC seriesCoal Housewas filmed. The site contains the best preserved blast furnace complex for its period.

Finally we will visit theRhymney Brewery, which has its origins in the South Wales Iron Industry and have a tour around the visitors centre.

It will be a great opportunity to visit these four great sites in one day, while also meeting and socialising with other Young Members in the South Wales Region.

Meet in Blaenavon Railway Car Park at 10.00 am. Car Park is free.

It should be noted that due to the sites being visited, there will be rough terrain and there will be walking involved not only at the site but also between the sites. There is wheel chair access available for Big Pit but this needs to be pre-booked before the day.

There are limited numbers for this event due to the constraints of the tours and the places will be given out on a first come first serve based.

£5 to be paid once your place on the day has been confirmed. (You may need to pay for parking at Big Pit on the day which is an additional £3)

To register for the event, please contact Kerry Tudor on the email address below with your IMechE membership number. You will be contacted to confirm if you have secured a place on event.