Visit to National Grid Staythorpe Substation
Meet at the National Grid Staythorpe Substation main entrance just past Averham village on Staythorpe Road (signed Staythorpe and Power Station). If you get to the level crossing you have gone too far! Please note that the tour will start at 7.30 prompt and latecomers will not be able to be admitted.
We will have a short introductory talk and safety briefing about the substation and high voltage equipment, followed by a walk around the outdoor substation site to see how the electrical power we use is transformed and controlled on its way from the Power Stations to our homes. The visit is restricted to members/guests over 16 years of age, sensible shoes should be worn (the visit will involve some walking over loose chippings) and to avoid any health risk, the visit is not open to anyone with an electro-medical device (e.g. pacemaker) fitted. NOTE: umbrellas are NOT allowed on site, so please bring a hat/coat if it is wet.
The visit is limited to a maximum number of 20, so all places must be pre-booked to avoid disappointment. Requests for places can be sent up to mid-day on 10th June by email to julian.sturdy@uk.ngrid.com, or by telephone on 07785-593907 – all bookings MUST include the names of all persons, total number of visitors and a contact telephone number.To advise of any late cancellations please ring Julian Sturdy on 07785-593907, if you leave a message you MUST include a contact telephone number.
