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Restoration of Tunnel Tours - Sept. 2024.
Urgent remedial works have taken place in the tunnel complex and RVHS has now been granted renewed access under strict Health and Safety conditions. We have therefore confirmed some dates when we can undertake tours of this most historic and interesting labyrinth and have currently two available:-
1. Sunday 15th September 2024- . NOW FULLY BOOKED This also includes a subsequent site tour following the tunnels visit although again, if you don't wish to you don't have to.11:45 slot (20 people slots)12:30 slot (20 people slots)13:15 slot (20 people slots)For each slot you will need to arrive no later than 45 mins beforehand (for signing in, kitting out, Health and safety briefing and making way to Tunnel entrance)All will be filled on a first come first served basis (we already have a waiting list which we are contacting seperately) - NOW FULLY BOOKED
2. Sunday 29th September 2024- . This also includes a subsequent site tour following the tunnels visit although again, if you don't wish to you don't have to.11:45 slot (20 people slots)12:30 slot (20 people slots)13:15 slot (20 people slots)For each slot you will need to arrive no later than 45 mins beforehand (for signing in, kitting out, Health and safety briefing and making way to Tunnel entrance)All will be filled on a first come first served basis (we already have a waiting list which we are contacting seperately)
There may be other tours arranged in due course should there be the demand.If you are interested in attending any of these please utilise the CONTACTS page. We will return the message and confirm the booking arrangements at that point. To note... we request a £10 fee per head and, due to the costs involved in setting up etc, we cannot provide refunds in the event of non-attendance on the agreed day/time.
Reminders on Health & safety - no Under 16 years of age allowed in tunnels, no pregnant people allowed in tunnels, no dogs allowed on site, no drones on site. Note - in the event of any 'Force majure' (e.g flooding, severe weather, unforseen tunnel issues etc) we reserve the right to cancel planned events
The Valley Works, Rhydymwyn
The Valley Works is an important historical site concerned with:-
* UK Chemical Weapons
* History of Chemical Weapons production
* The Initial Research and Development of Nuclear Weapons
* Underground storage facilities for weapons
Rhydymwyn Valley History Society (RVHS)
The RVHS exists to promote the maintenance of the Valley Works site for its historical and educational value and interest. The society collates and stores relevant information relating to the sites history and also strives to inform and educate visitors and groups through pre-arranged talks and sites tours
Tunnels Latest (August 2024)
The RVHS has once again received permission to undertaken guided tours of the tunnel complexes at the Valley site. This is as a result of DEFRA removing most of the slurry ingress of 2023. We will be in contact with those who have supplied their details as interested in tours when they became available during August with plan to undertake such on specific dates in September 2024
Site Contacts
The Rhydymwyn Valley site is owned by the UK government and the responsibility for its upkeep rest with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The contract for the security and maintenance of the site is with ISS. To contact the site directly it is via:
Sando Citra
Landline 01352-741591
Mobile 07801-122976
Email sandro.citra@defra.gov.uk
To contact DEFRA it is via
Michael Garrod
Landline 02080-262471
Mobile 07799-347851
Email Michael.Garrod@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Please contact them directly.
LATEST NEWS
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MEMBERSHIP
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IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT SITE ACCESS AND AVAILIBILITY
The listed buildings will be returned to public use on completion of work shortly
The Rhydymwyn Valley History Society is an organisation which researches and promotes the operation of the former Ministry of Supply's Valley Works in the Alyn Valley at Rhydymwyn in North-East Wales.
NEXT MONTHLY MEETING - Sunday 1st Sept. 2024, 1400hrs
The Visitor Centre, 17, Nant Alyn Road, RHYDYMWYN, CH7 5HQ
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