Zoe Attwood re-elected chairwoman of Ellenroad Society for fifth year running

Zoe Attwood (nee Renshaw) at Ellenroad Steam Museum

Zoe Attwood (nee Renshaw) has been re-elected as chairwoman for the fifth year in a row at the Ellenroad Society AGM on Saturday 3 November. 

Following the AGM, the appointed persons remain in position:

• Chairman, Publicity Officer & Exhibitions – Zoe Attwood
• Vice Chairman – Verner Bending
• Secretary – David Pope
• Treasurer – Philip Yates
• Membership Secretary – Mike Richards
• Archivist & Newsletter Editor – Dave Collier

The Ellenroad museum runs the largest remaining steam powered mill engine in the world once a month. It also demonstrates historic engines and machinery, as well as hosting local groups who hold exhibitions and performances.

Ellenroad Mill was built as a mule spinning mill in 1890. After the war, a new ring-spinning mill was built and the engines were refurbished.

The museum opened in 1985 to ensure the preservation of Ellenroad Engine House and engines. Although the mill was closed in 1982 and its buildings later demolished, the engine house, steam engine and the boiler house chimney were all retained and maintained.

In 2011, the historical attraction was singled out for the ‘Heritage Award’ at the North West in Bloom Awards. 

The award-winning engine house opens the first Sunday of every month and is run entirely by volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome in an array of functions from hands on fixing engines to manning the gate on open days.

Admission is £5 for adults; free admission for accompanied children.

• www.ellenroad.org.uk