The Isle of Wight Railway Restoration Project needs your vote.
This Island based project which has already been successful in restoring Victorian and Edwardian passenger carriages and goods wagons, is one of ten projects in the Best Heritage Project category that will go head to head with other Lottery-funded projects from across the UK in the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards 2010.
As well as the national recognition, the project could also win a further £2,000 cash prize.
Steve Oates, of the Isle of Wight Railway Restoration project, says: “It’s fantastic to have reached the semi-finals of The National Lottery Awards. Our heritage Railway has a unique collection of historic steam locomotives, Victorian and Edwardian carriages, and other rare rolling stock, all of which is recognised to be of national importance.
“Lottery funding is so important to us; it has helped us to secure a fascinating piece of Island railway history, and to ensure we can continue to restore, preserve and operate these unique railway vehicles for future generations to enjoy. We’re really hoping the public gets behind us to vote as it would be a real boost to get national recognition for the work that we do.”
Get your vote in
The voting starts this morning at 9am and you’ll have until midday on Friday 18 June to cast your vote for the Isle of Wight Railway Restoration.
Simply call 0844 686 9460 or log on to Lottery Good Causes Website
