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Treeton Mining Training Centre
Originally the site was an AckAck base, it later housed Italian Prisoners of War.
About 1947 using Nissan huts, training began and continued until 1966 when a new centre was opened which included 4 classrooms a gym and a workshop.
Underground training was in the Flockton Seam at Orgreave. When this closed the Wath Wood seam at Treeton was used for training.
As well as Treeton, Trainees came from :
- Handsworth
- Firbeck
- Brookhouse
- Dinnington
- Kiveton Park
- Maltby
- Manton
- Shireoaks
- Steetley
- Thurcroft
Initially training was for Juveniles up to 18 years and Adults
Eventually all entrants received both surface and underground training. Short Courses were included:
- Tracklaying
- Roof Bolting
- Material Handling
- Mine Gases
Centre Managers were - Commander Edwards, Mr. Dakin, until 1966, W.Hatfield, until 1980 and G. Wilson from 1980 until 1986, when the Centre closed. Staff were then transferred to Manvers Training Centre.
John Hanson