The Garden Railway is still closed until further notice, for repair and refurbishment work.

On going work on the ground level, raised track and out buildings is still in progress, don't leave it to the dedicated few who do the work, if you have the time please lend a hand, a cuppa at half time as a reward.

 Alas the end of an era, Janet and Ian and their catering team Lyn, Jean and Roger, hung up their aprons for the last time at this years New Years Day Arctic Run. A huge THANK YOU, THANK YOU and another THANK YOU, must be given for all the time, effort and organisation that Janet and her teams have put in over the past years, providing the members and public with a large and varied menu of butties, cakes, puddings, drinks etc. Banquets fit for kings. Who ever takes over has some very big boots to fill, but do it your own way.

*PLEASE NOTE*. Due to the above, and lack of volunteers at this moment to take over, be prepared to bring your own food and drinks to future running days.

 

March came and went with no problems. The A.G.M. was fairly well supported with Committee and Directors positions being filled. The Treasurers report said that finances at this time are healthy, but we must look to the future to save on costs and increase income, possibly more public running days. It was mentioned again that on-site work in progress still requires more help from members young and old to assist. Saturdays running day saw locos. coming out of hibernation on both raised and ground level tracks. Janet surprised us by providing tea, cakes, bacon cobs and crumble pie, nice, but don't expect them every time, watch this space and the clubroom black board for updates. Looking forward to warmer weather and activities in April and future months. Please note that Papplewick start their season of events next month.

 

April.

Tues. 1st.   Committee Meeting, 7:30pm - 9:00pm.

Weds. 2nd. Members Running Day, from 12:00pm.

Sat. 5th.     Boiler tests, from 11:00am Ensure you've booked.

Tues. 15th.  General Meeting, 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Work in progress.

Sat. 19th.   Members Running Day, from 10:30am. NO refreshments available.

Sun. 20th./Mon 21st. Papplewick, English Civil War & Steam Event. 10am. - 4pm.

 

May.

Sat. 3rd.      Boiler tests, from 11:00am. Ensure you've booked.

Sun. 4th./Mon 5th. Papplewick, Vintage & Classic Vehicles. 10am. - 4pm.

Tues. 6th.    Committee Meeting, 7:30pm - 9:00pm.

Weds. 7th.   Members Running Day from 12pm.

Fri. 12th.     St. Peter & St. Paul Schools running day for pupils & teachers. Private run, Sorry no public.

Sat. 17th./Sun 18th. OPEN WEEKEND 10:30am - 4:00pm. each day, members of the public welcome. ALL hands on deck. NO Metalman this year.

Tues. 20th.  General Meeting, 7:30pm. - 9:00pm. Stationary engines.

Sat. 24th.    Members Running Day, from 10:30am. NO refreshments available.

Sun. 25th./Mon. 26th. Papplewick, Artisan Fair, 10am. - 4:00pm.

 

June.

Tues. 3rd.    Committee Meeting, 7:30pm - 9:00pm.

Weds. 4th.   Members Running Day from 12pm.

Sat. 7th.      Boiler tests, from 11am. Ensure you've booked.

Tues. 17th.  General Meeting, 7:30pm. - 9:00pm. Topic T.B.A.

Sat. 21st.     Members Running Day, from 10:30am. NO refreshments available.

 

 

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