Diary of Events

The WRA makes every effort to ensure that the details provided here are correct but recommends that you check dates and times with the contact before travelling.
Non WRA/WR events are shown in italics.
To post a new event or amend an existing entry, please email the Web Editor.

Until Tuesday 20 May 2008
Tuesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Service at Wensleydale Railway
with Special Events and Guided Walks on certain days
Contact 08454 50 54 74 

 Until Saturday 28 June 2008
The Picture House, Leyburn
Films showing on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
at 5pm and 8pm
Click for  May/June programme
Contact 01969 624488

Until Tuesday 28 October 2008
The Wensleydale Vintage Tour Bus
operates on
Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays
Contact Leyburn Tourist Information Centre on 01969 623069

Monday 12 May 2008           7.30pm
WRA Northallerton Branch Meeting
at RAFA Club, High Street (North), Northallerton
Annual Meeting and Members' Slides
Contact 01609 770317

 Wednesday 14 May 2008     2.00pm
WRA Leyburn Branch Committee Meeting at Leyburn Station
Contact Betty Ackrill on 01969 625182 (Station Shop)

Friday 16 May - Sunday 18 May 2008
Local Community Rail Weekend
Contact Leyburn TIC on 01969 623069

 Friday 23 May - Sunday 1 June 2008
Daily Train Service at Wensleydale Railway
with Special Events and Guided Walks on certain days
Contact 08454 50 54 74

 Bank Holiday Monday 26 May 2008   1.30pm
Annual Village Barrel Push at Finghall
Contact Leyburn TIC on 1969 623069

Wednesday 28 May 2008    10.05 am from Leeming Bar
A visit to Herriot Country
Train and coach excursion - booking essential
Contact 08454 50 54 74 

Wednesday 28 May 2008          2.00pm
Upper Dales Family History Group Meeting at Fremington
Dr Christine Hallas - On the Hoof, road transport in the Dales
Contact Tony Keates on 01969 640436 

 Saturday 31 May 2008           7.00pm
Railway Correspondence and Travel Society (North East Branch)
Meeting at Darlington Arts Centre
A Presentation by Northern Rail
Contact Jim Sedgwick on 01609 772115

Tuesday 3 June - Tuesday 24 June 2008
Tuesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Service at Wensleydale Railway
with Special Events and Guided Walks on certain days
Contact 08454 50 54 74

 Friday 20 June 2008
William Hague MP visits Wensleydale Railway
Details to follow

Saturday 21 June 2008
WRA AGM and Conference at Golden Lion Hotel, High Street, Northallerton
Initial Announcement on Support and Fundraising Page

Wednesday 25 June 2008        2.00pm
Upper Dales Family History Group Meeting at Hawes
Dr Colin Pooley of Lancaster University - Understanding migration
Contact Tony Keates on 01969 640436

Friday 27 June - Tuesday 30 September 2008
Daily Train Service at Wensleydale Railway
with Special Events and Guided Walks on certain days
STEAM SERVICE subject to confirmation between 1 August and 14 September
Contact 08454 50 54 74 

Friday 27 June 2008   - 4.36pm from Bedale
Bedale to Castle Hills Special Excursion with Afternoon Tea on Train
Booking Essential - contact 08454 50 54 74 

 Saturday 28 June 2008
WRA London & South East Branch trip to Isle of Wight Steam Railway
For more details contact Peter Williams

Saturday 28 June 2008
Midsummer Special Event
Hog Roast (with vegetarian option) at Redmire plus connecting train rides
Booking essential - contact 08454 50 54 74

Friday 4 July 2008     10.05am from Leeming Bar
Fifth Anniversary Special
Special Excursion by Train and Coach to Garsdale
Booking Essential - contact 08454 50 54 74

 Saturday 5 July 2008
Fund-raising tea and slide show at Garsdale Chapel
(half mile from Garsdale Station)
with Bob Swallow (Settle-Carlisle Line) and Ruth Annison (Wensleydale Railway)
Contact Hawes TIC on 01969 666210

Saturday 12 July 2008
Two Railways Tour
Travel on Wensleydale and Settle-Carlisle Railways plus connecting transport and lunch at Ribblehead. Limited numbers - booking essential
Contact 08454 50 54 74

Wednesday 30 July 2008        10.05am from Leeming Bar
Bolton Castle Exclusive
Catch the train to Redmire, easy field walk then tour of Castle led by Lord Bolton
Lunch included - booking essential - contact 08454 50 54 74

Saturday 23 August 2008    9.30am to 5.30pm
The Wensleydale Agricultural Show near Leyburn and Bellerby