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FOR SALE - A timeshare in Rowley Moor House

Mar
28
2022

 

Due to a change in their personal circumstances, one of the Rowley Moor Properties shareholders has reluctantly decided to sell their share in the L&BR related holiday property "Rowley Moor House" at Blackmoor Gate.

Each year the allocated week for the share moves on by about 18 weeks - this means each shareholder gets to see and enjoy Exmoor in all the various seasons as the years go by.

Posted By Mike Pearce read more

Working Weekend 25th-27th March - Friday Photos

Mar
26
2022

Trustee Chris Duffell has sent us these photos of work in progress - Friday 25th March

1. The station barrow has been rebuilt and donated to the railway by John Rice.

Posted By Christopher Duffell read more

Construction of the New Tea Room

Mar
18
2022

Stuart Nelhams, the L&BR’s General Manager has submitted the following images showing the construction start of the New Team Room at Woody Bay.

1.  With the marquee gone, the untouched site of the construction.

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RIP John Burford

Mar
12
2022

We are sad to report, John Burford, a long time member and volunteer at Lynton & Barnstaple Railway passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday 25th February aged 89 years.

There is a service at the Barnstaple Crematorium to celebrate his life on Wednesday 16th March at 1.40pm and afterwards at the Portmore Golf Club.

Family flowers only, but any donations to his chosen 2 charities of Devon Air Ambulance and North Devon Hospice can be made on the day or by contacting funeral directors

Posted By keith vingoe read more

Working Weekend 25th-27th March

Mar
11
2022

Based at Woody Bay, we will be undertaking a number of trackwork and site tasks to assist getting the railway ready for the upcoming season.

As always, hot drinks will be provided but please do bring your own lunch.

Please do let us know in advance if this is your first visit and we will ensure you are provided with the appropriate H&S guidance information in advance of the weekend.

Posted By keith vingoe read more

100 Club Draw 95: February 2022

Mar
04
2022

100 Club

 

The latest L&BRT 100 Club winners have been announced:
See HERE for details. 

 

Posted By Martyn de Young read more

Section 73 Exhibition Panels

Feb
15
2022

Regarding our Section 73 Application, here are the exhibition panels from the presentation at Woody Bay Station held Friday 11th and Saturday 12th February.

The consultation period is now closed - our thanks to everyone who responded.

Many thanks

L&BR Trust

Posted By Ian Cowling read more

Working Weekend 28th to 30th January 2022

Feb
06
2022

Over the three-day period, we had a large turnout on each day. This weekend was the one in which the cafe marquee would be used for the last time before being dismantled to make way for the new tea room to be built prior to the railway hopefully reopening in March.

The work completed over the weekend includes.....

Posted By Stuart Nelhams read more

Chelfham Progress Report : February 2022

Feb
06
2022

Pictures of work undertaken on Sunday 30th January. Note the new railings panel between the signal cabin and station building and outside awards plaque position for the NHRA ceremony.....

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100 Club Draw 94: January 2022

Feb
02
2022

100 Club

 

The latest L&BRT 100 Club winners have been announced:
See HERE for details. 

 

Posted By Martyn de Young read more

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