A History and Legacy of the Production of Chemical & Atomic Weapons

Rhydymwyn Valley Site, Rhydymwyn, Flintshire

Presentations and tour of the site and tunnels.

The Rhydymwyn Valley Site in Flintshire is a former MOD chemical weapons manufacturing and storage facility. This meeting will look at the history of the site, the activities that went on there and the challenges of managing it as a nature reserve.

Programme Outline

9.45am Registration

10am Welcome & presentations:

• Working in the Weapons Manufacture Industry
• A History of Rhydymwyn Valley
• Wildlife and Conservation at Rhydymwyn Valley

12pm Lunch (bring your own)

1pm Tours of the Site and Storage Tunnels

3pm Close

General Information

Please confirm your attendance at this event by using the online booking service via the web site or by sending an email to Rachael Davies, providing the names and contact details of all attendees, both members and non members.

Places are strictly limited to 30 and it is advisable to book your place as early as possible.

A contribution of £5 will be collected at the door to support the cost of this event.

Registration acknowledgements will not be provided unless requested.

The event is fully accessible to wheelchairs.

Tea, Coffee and light refreshments will be provided but please bring a packed lunch.