Bob Clarke

Bob is ex RAF and can put his hand to most things, whether it be the most sophisticated electronics to mending a fence! With fellow volunteers, Bob created most of the railway-oriented exhibits, including the magnificent outdoor Garden Railway that we have today! Bob also helps out in the café and ticket office. 

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Elvin Edis

Elvin is base trade electrical – But like many tradesmen he can lend his hand to anything and with fellow volunteer Pete Nunn they have been responsible for so many projects on site. Their next big project is the complete refurbishment of the LNWR 6 wheel coach in the sidings!

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Nigel Barlow

Nigel is one of our loyal band of long serving volunteers, he does enjoy keeping the place clean and tidy and you will often see him with a Hoover or brush in hand making sure everyone that visits the volunteer project will go away with a good lasting impression.

Top man - One of our best! 

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John & Di Crane

With their two children, Ewan and Alistair, they are our longest serving ‘family’ of volunteers. They have helped out ever since the project opened to the public! Ewan and Alistair could often be seen running the model railway, that they helped build with Dad John.

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Charlie Stevens

At 21 Charlie was driving big heavy trucks when he passed his HGV and he has never been far away from machines and moved to Perkins Engines 1968 where he soon took over the position as Controller for their entire UK Fleet! He loves volunteering and is regularly doing lots of physical work.

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Bernard Lane

Bernard has been with us many years now and he is another volunteer that does what ever when needed … Gardening, moving, watering, clearing up, planting, weeding – all the important jobs that keep the project looking ship shape and looking good for our customers.

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George Harbron

John is one of our longest serving volunteers and he is renowned for his ‘green’ fingers! George, even though he denies it – can make anything grow! He spent his life as a pharmacist – And relishes the outdoor life, loves volunteering and the chance to make a difference.  

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Mervyn Griffith

Mervin originates from sunny Barbados and has only been in the UK for a short while but he has already established himself as a talented gardener and most willing volunteer, making his mark in the wildlife haven by creating an interesting habitat area around the new signal box viewing platform.

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Rob Smale

Rob has been so active since he started volunteering with us – He must be the fittest one amongst us! He has done so much paving since he arrived, we just don’t know where he gets the energy from – Excellent Job – Well done Rob! He is now our top paving slab layer extraordinaire!   

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Sue Chislett

Sue was a former school teacher and has a particular interest in gardening. Sue has been helping out along 'Steve Baker Walk', Steve was one of our fabulous volunteers. She has been looking after the gardens with Geoff now for the past year - It is quite a challenge! If you would like to join her team please ask Sue.   

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Jacob Tuson

Jacob has so many talents from being the strongest of the volunteers on site to being the gentlest when he looks after and runs the indoor model railway for our visitors. He can be seen on site most days and he endeavours to help out wherever he is needed. 

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Paul & Adam Sewell

The Sewell Family, especially these two stars, have been an important part of our volunteer force for many years ... whether it’s mending a fence, building a model
or looking after the attraction. The father and son team can often be seen in the main entrance café, looking after our visitors.

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Jason Mendrik

Jason arrived many years ago with the offer of help … One of his first projects was to build a 'Hedgehog Hotel'. He also performed many tasks as a willing volunteer. But we feel probably his most important contribution was helping with the charity accounts. Jason was invaluable, making sure everything was ship shape for the auditors.  

 

 

Will Martin

Will is a time served engineer who looked after the factory/plant services at Perkins Engines for many years, before retiring to help others and sharing his talents with us. He can be seen on site most weeks performing quite complex mechanical tasks, keeping the place in top condition, including updating the heating system.

 

 

Barry Lee

Barry did what I am sure many of us thought about doing when we were younger – ran away and joined the Fun Fair!!  Barry has been volunteering with us for a number of years and his niche in the world of volunteering seems to be painting – all the time, well either preparing or painting!

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Colin Morris

Colin has been helping the project now for many years ... He has always taken a keen interest with the gardens, especially the 'market' garden that helps us understand how we can grow our own food! Colin is volunteering with us many days a week, he is passionate about his garden, keeping on top of it all is priority.

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Phil Pyne

Has been helping the project now for just over a year. He has retired and ventured up from London and regularly helps our volunteer project two days a week - doing anything and everything to keep the project going - Thanks a million Phil. 

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Sharon Chittock

Sharon keep all our account books for us up to date -always ready for our accountants Streets. Sharon was a partner in a local business and has recently retired and wanted to help out in the community and do her bit so to speak and offered her expertise with our book keeping! Many thanks Sharon - We are proud you chose us!   

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Paul Hatton & Chris King  

Paul and Chris have been volunteers back in the foundation days of the Nene Valley Railway 50 years ago ! They have both taken a great interest in the Swedish Pacific - 4-6-2 Number 996! They are starting to cosmetically restore her and make her once again presentable. Fabulous news!   

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Cieran Young    

Cieran has been helping us with the wildlife gardens - He is so passionate and has incredible knowledge. He  is really in to composting and looking after our Natural World! Were he is sorting out a donation of Lavender from 'Hetty's Herbs' - They have donated lots of plants