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The 8E Railway Association Newsletter Winter 2011
Welcome to this edition of your newsletter…
As the year nears its end, we can look back and consider it to be a success. We have been very well entertained by our meeting speakers. Also many members have enjoyed the outings organised by Alan Ashurst (see below). We are now preparing for our AGM and would encourage all members to attend. No pressure will be applied to members to join the committee but anyone prepared to help will be most welcome.
Peter Dixon - Chairman
Forthcoming Fixtures – All start at 7.45 prompt
November 8th - Bill Andrews : Life as an Engine Driver
December 13th - AGM. This is followed by Jon Penn: Chester B&W Part 3
January 10th - Karl Jauncey & Dave Richards (PSOV): Mainline Steam 2011 www.mainlinesteam.net
February 14th - Colin White (B&R Video): Archive Cine Film from the 50’s & 60’s www.bandrvideos.co.uk
March 13th - Geoff Coward: Back to the 60’s
April 10th - Stephen Gay: Walking the line – Discovering Lost Railways
May 8th - Les Nixon: A to Z of Railways Around the World
Agenda for the Annual General Meeting on 12th December 2010
1. Welcome
2. Apologies for Absence
3. Chairman’s Report
4. Secretary’s Report
5. Treasurer’s Report
6. Membership Report
7. Publicity Report
8. Election of Officers
9. AOB
2011 Trips and Outings
Once again a great time has been had by all 8E members & friends who managed to join in with our outdoor activities this summer. On Saturday 23rd July we explored the western end of the 'Fallowfield Loop Line Path', part of which has now seen a revival of rail transport on the new Chorlton Metrolink extension. After enjoying lunch at The 'Great Central' pub in Fallowfield we rejoined the rail network at Mauldeth Road to return to the city centre to examine the Ashton tram extension underneath Piccadilly, thence having a run out to Stalybridge.
Then on Tuesday 9th August we were privileged indeed to have a 'behind the scenes' conducted tour of Crewe Heritage Centre with site manager Milke Lenz as our guide for the evening.
Before these two events however it was nice to toast the good health of the 8E at Wetherspoon's 'Penny Black' in Northwich, to celebrate 30 years of the Association. Three truly memorable events, conducted in proper 8E fashion. Plans are already afoot for more of the same during 2012!
Alan Ashurst (‘Hon 8E Tour Guide’)
Other Railway Association Meetings (from September to April)
GWS (Warrington) - Meet at St Hildas, Slater Street, Latchford at 7:30pm on last Friday each month.
Further information from Alan Ashurst
AERPS (Altrincham) - Meet at Altrincham Methodist Church, Barrington Road, Altrincham at 7:30pm on the second Friday of each month. Further information at www.altrincham-electric.org.uk
RCTS (Chester) - Meet at The Town Crier, City Road, Chester at 7:30 pm on third Monday each month. Further information at www.rcts.org.uk
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This Newsletter was prepared by The 8E Railway Association Committee – Nov 2011