1999

The cabin was built at a cost of £11,000. Formally opened in May 1982.

The gatehouse kitchen was refurbished.

The Oakthorpe Colliery winding and headstock arrived at the site (this is now located outside the Wardens caravan). Also, the second Wardens caravan was purchased. Later in the year, the church was reopened.

The original “www.willesley.org.uk” site went live.

LPG tank was installed. Then in August, the cabin used for the tuck shop was acquired. On the 2nd of October, Radio Leicester had a 2 hour broadcast about the site.

2 Refurbished bells re-hung in bell tower. Then, on the 25th of April, the climbing tower was erected.