News / Blog
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Stoppage due to dry weather
The turbine was unable to produce electricity during the period from 4th May to 26th due to low water levels. We are now producing again.
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Apologies for delay in Interest payment
The Board apologise for the further delay in processing WCHL Interest payments. Most data has now been entered and the necessary Bank Transfer of funds is under way - however we do not have a firm date for completion as yet.
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Delayed payment of Interest
Apologies to Members - we have a delay in issuing interest payments. The delay is due to receiving conflicting information from a principal banking partner relating to their particular security requirements for triggering the payments. We will advise further as soon as possible.
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AGM held 21/11/18
Production at 102% of planned output due to close control of plant to optimise output. Further funds added to Community Benefit Fund. Discussion ref provision of Electric Vehicle charging points in local area. Share interest of 5% to be paid in January 2019. G Sowter reelected as Chairman.
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AGM date 21 November 2018
2018 AGM will be held at 7.30 on Wednesday 21st November at the Old Grammar School, Whalley.
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AGM will be called in November
This years' AGM will be held in November - final date to be advised. A calling notice will be issued and requests for matters to be added to the Agenda will be considered.
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Production back up to speed
Even after the long dry spell production is up to 12 month average with a few weeks of the year to go.
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Spoke too soon – performance down due to hot weather
Production across June and July 2018 has been down due to lower water levels - not a drought but if there is insufficient flow the turbine stops automatically.
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2017/18 Best year ever for production
Due to the wet weather last year Whalley Hydro have had a very productive year.
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Join the ‘Energy Heroes!’ team
Advert for someone with primary school teaching experience We are looking for a part time teacher to join our team of ‘Energy Heroes!’ to deliver an innovative maths and science programme to year 5 pupils in 4 schools annually across the locality. The role will include liaising with schools in order to support their journey towards becoming ‘Energy Heroes!’, delivering the first of 6 lessons and an assembly and also working alongside our energy experts at ...
