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Updated 18/07/2008

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Blackburn Cathedral

River Ribble at Ribchester

Hellifield Station

To read the very interesting leaflet

Cycling into Railway History

written and produced by Simon Clarke and Brian Haworth,

click here

East Lancashire Historical Community

Community Rail Officers, Brian Haworth & Simon Clarke, have just published an elaborate and extremely well-researched

History of East Lancashire Railways

which is now available from the usual outlets.

It is a superb publication, with very informative text, drawn from both authors' vast knowledge of the lines, and also illustrated with copious photographs from their own and other collections.

Well-worth reading, one of the best leaflets that has ever been produced, and it is free!!

To view a pdf version, please click here

 

 

Guided Walks - East Lancashire Community Rail Partnership

A programme of Guided Walks, from railway stations between Pleasington and Colne, & Bromley Cross and Clitheroe, has been arranged, and you are very welcome to join any of these walks that are completely free. The walks themselves are led by the "Lancashire Rail Ramblers" and volunteer guides from the "Ramblers Association".

Next walk will be held on

Saturday 19 July 2008

Starting from Colne at 10:41 hrs

and proceeding via Greenfield, Pendle Way, Blacko Foot, Twiston Moor, Twiston, Downham, Worston,

and finishing at Clitheroe

Book return to Colne

- A Moderate 11 Mile walk

as described in Guided Walks for May - Sept. 2008, for which a leaflet has been printed, and which is now available from the usual outlets.

A Summary of Guided Walks for May - Sept 2008, can be viewed by clicking here

The Complete Leaflet has undergone a change of format, and can be viewed by clicking here .

Ramble & Roam

Ride * Relax * Ramble & Roam

on East Lancashire's Railways

 

This leaflet sets out a series of self-guided walks from East Lancashire and Clitheroe Line stations.

Each walk, featuring in the leaflet, has a map showing the route in detail, and the text highlights the many interesting things that one will see or experience on the walk - from Railway History to the local Flora and Fauna. The walks are all graded moderately easy, so one selects a walk, and then it is very much to be hoped that it will prove to be enjoyable.It is strongly recommended that one takes on the walk the Ordnance Survey Map for the area, OS Explorer 287 - West Pennine Moors.

Beginner's Information

For all walks in this leaflet, strong footwear, warm outdoor clothing and rainwear are all recommended. At al! times, one should be aware of one's own safety, and that of anyone else taking part in the walk.

Along the walk, stiles and many twists and turns on the way will be encountered. It is therefore suggested that one familiarises oneself with the route before setting out, and it is essential to take a map.Some walks are way-marked BUT take care to follow the correct markings!

The walks do try to avoid road walking as far as possible but one does sometimes have to cross a busy road so please take extra care at these points.

To visit the website of ACoRP click here

For cycling events

visit

Lancashire County Council's website for Cyclists

LANCASHIRE - THE CYCLISTS COUNTY

 

which includes the new

Programme of Cycle Rides 2008

Guided Rides for all abilities

Community Rail Day

Blackburn & Clitheroe

Stations

Saturday 19th May 2007

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A montage of photos of some of the activities, which were held on the day,

can now be viewed by

clicking here

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Steam on the

Royal Train

crossing

Ribblehead Viaduct

by Dean Weaver

2nd

Father & Two sons

watching Class 47

at Preston

by Ken Roberts

Lord Nelson

at

Bentham

by Wendy Smith

‘NORTHERN - Stakeholder Specials'

To Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and Haworth

Sunday 13 July 2008

RVR was one of many similar organisations invited to join one of three specially-chartered trains to Keighley ( click here for timings ).

A small contingent travelled from Ribble Valley Line stations to join at Bolton their allocated special (four immaculate 156s) where they were cordially greeted by Northern Staff, and subsequently provided on board with very edible and enjoyable snacks, a quiz and attractively-produced Commemorative Literature.

On arrival at Keighley, guests were entertained to a delightful Buffet Lunch, to the strains of the melodious Harrogate Brass Band, and then allowed the freedom of the Worth Valley Railway for the day.

On the return journey, water and wine were provided, both beverages being most welcome on a relatively-rare warm and sunny day, along with individual copies of the DVD "Northern - A Community Railway", detailing a few examples of their commitment.

I am sure that all guests were highly impressed with Northern's organisation of the event, which would have involved extensive planning at various levels and stages, sheer hard work and professionalism, so much in evidence on the day itself, and which, in turn, helped to promote a most convivial atmosphere.

Grateful thanks, therefore, are extended to Northern, and also the Worth Valley Railway, as good as ever, for their hospitality, providing everyone with a splendid and quite memorable day-out, and whose joint efforts are so very much appreciated.

NBK