Fundraising
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If you have any difficulties or would like to contribute in another way, please contact secretary@dumbletonconservation.org.
Dumbleton Village is saving its heritage and protecting its wildlife
Dumbleton unites to save local heritage, ecology and landmarks
The iconic Red Telephone Kiosk in Dumbleton has been adopted for the villlage by Dumbleton VIllage Hall, a registered charity.
With our green spaces, local landscape and heritage constantly being eroded, villagers want to protect their local landmarks and preserve this for future generations. 2026 is the 100 year anniversary of the iconic BT red telephone box which has been a familiar sight in our towns and villages across the country since the first General Post Office K2 kiosk. The first "Red Telephone Box", was introduced in 1926.
The Dumbleton Conservation Society is working closely with the Dumbleton VIllage Hall to help raise awareness and funds for the restoration and relocation of the kiosk.
The kiosk has attracted a lot of attention in recent years due to it taking on characteristics of Italy’s famous leaning tower of Pisa, and is now a hazard which needs to be corrected. The kiosk is adjacent to a magnificant example of the Wellingtonia tree and this protected tree's root are cousing the kiosk to lean.
How much do we need to make this happen?
Restoration will involve lifting the kiosk, transporting it to a workshop, dismantling and sand blasting, reassembing with some new parts and repainting, before being finally erected in a new location in the village.
The full project costs will emerge as we learn more about the process and understand exactly what is involved at each stage.
Our first target is to raise £7,500 and we have already raised over £2,000 from a number of fundraising activities and donations. The villagers have bought calendars and are being generous with donations.
How can you help?
Very simply, any donation will get us closer to our target, closer to protecting our country's heritage and preserving this iconic symbol of British life. Please contact secretary@dumbletonconservation.org
On behalf of the entire village and all those who value our heritage, thank you for your support and please check back to this page for future updates on how the project is going.