Melksham Hub Needs You!

Volunteers have been described as the life-blood of community rail.

They are responsible for supporting and delivering much of the work that goes on in railway environments across the UK.

Volunteering activities within community rail are diverse. They can include community gardening and station maintenance. Volunteers run events, engage with schools and community groups. They facilitate and promote walking and cycling activities. They work to improve accessibility.

The benefits of having a human presence at stations are many. We hope our Melksham Hub Café will give the station a more welcoming feel. And secure a sense of community ownership.

Would you like to join us and volunteer at the Café? Perhaps help with gardening? May be get involved in other projects at the new Melksham Hub? This is a great opportunity to give something back to the community and meet new friends. Please subscribe and we look forward to hearing from you.
 

Timeline

• Kitchen fit out complete – 31st January 2021
• Café manager recruitment commences – early January 2021
• Volunteers to clear site and paint building – January-March 2021
• Café manager in post – mid February 2021 job training
• Volunteer training commences – early March 2021
• Soft launch date – mid March 2021
• Target Official Launch– Saturday 3rd April 2021 (Easter Saturday)

Join us and have fun!
TransWilts Community Rail Officer Sophie Martin on 07379 175055 or email sophie@transwilts.org


*Please note; these plans are subject to COVID-19 restrictions. We will endeavour to follow all government guidelines and there will only be work carried out at the Hub and not on the station platform.*

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