Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the railway in Poynton on Saturday 12th July!
Programme of events:
'Collieries and Main Line - Railways around Poynton'
A talk by local historian David Kitching
10am - 11am
Poynton Civic Hall
Book your free place by calling 01625 872238 or email
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David is a well known local historian and writer in Poynton, contributing to publications such as Poynton: A Coalmining Village. He’ll be sharing his knowledge of Poynton’s rail and colliery history in this fascinating talk. A great way to begin the day’s events for Railway 200.
Changing tracks: The history of Poynton’s stations
11am - 3pm
Poynton Civic Hall, Free entry
Working with Poynton’s Stationmaster of thirty years, Glyn Derbyshire, Poynton Town Council presents an exhibition of items collected and created over the years - with Glyn himself in attendance to answer your questions.
Learn about Poynton’s three stations - Midway, Poynton and Higher Poynton, take a close look at scale models of each one, read Glyn’s own accounts of station life and browse countless photos and facts about the Town’s railway history.
Pop Up Platform
Step back in time on Higher Poynton platform!
1pm - 3pm
Higher Poynton Platform (Opposite the boars head pub)
Free mini event, just drop in!
Meet the friendly Stationmaster who has stepped right out of the year 1930. Ask him about his duties at Higher Poynton, the running of the station, and more! Get up close to one of Brookside Miniature Railway’s engines or buy a flag, learn about why the Middlewood Way came to be and Higher Poynton as a working station and get a closeup of original railway items. There'll also be a craft for little ones!
Railway 200 specials at Brookside Garden Centre
10:30am - 4pm*
Brookside Garden Centre
*Regular ticket charges apply
From Thursday 10th July to Sunday 13th July, enjoy Railway 200 special journeys with Miss Katie and Graham diesel hydraulic engines. They’ll be dressed for the occasion with a commemorative plaque on the front!
On Saturday 12th July, all passengers will receive a free badge to celebrate the day!
Find out more at poyntontowncouncil.gov.uk
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