Welcome to the L&BR Trust Devon Area Group

The Devon Area Group was relaunched in October 2007, with the primary purpose of -

• Actively encouraging local members to volunteer on the railway to support the day-to-day operations and the many development projects that are needed
• organise local social events so members can meet each other
• follow up the recent publicity by building a wider membership base in Devon

We believe that by talking to our local members we can establish a register of who can do what, how often and when. This will enable the management team at Woody Bay to plan their projects and make best use of volunteer time.

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Social Events

Sat 23 February 2008 - Informal skittles/social at Reform Inn, Pilton, Barnstaple from 7.30pm. Members and friends welcome. Teams game then individual ‘Killer’ game.

Sat 5 April 2008 (TBC) - L&BR History Since 1994 - Film Show at Skittles alley, Reform Inn, Barnstaple.

Wed 21 May 2008 - Rail trip outing to South Devon Railway, 0840 Barnstaple - Exeter - Totnes….. own tickets.

Sat 22 Nov 2008 (TBC) - Public meeting and film show L&B progress since 1990s, Pilton.

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Recent Events

Sat 24 November 2007 - Skittles Challenge, Reform Inn, Pilton, Barnstaple.

A very enjoyable evening was had by all the volunteers relaxing during the
hectic re-railing weekend. A team from the Isle of Wight aided by a few other visiting members played the local Devon volunteers. The IOW team won the first two rubs going some 19 points ahead but then after some good scores from Devon’s Jim Pounds, Dave Tooke and Frank Daff, the local members managed to pull off a 25 point lead to win the overall competition. Then a ‘killer’ game was undertaken with Bill Leadbetter finally surviving to the end.

Sat 19 January 2008 - Film Show and Talk

Over a hundred people attended a packed public meeting at Pilton Church Hall on the evening of Sat 19th January. The topic was the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: Past, Present and Future.

Paul Gower gave his customary performance, which was enjoyed by all.  After a "tea break", the audience were treated to a showing of the Trust produced DVD "Perchance It’s Awake", on the large screen.  The evening ended with Keith Vingoe explaining the future development of the L&B and the current proposals to reopen the railway from Wistlandpound to Lynton.

Every Thursday - Track Gang

The Thursday gang continue their winter track maintenance program after the recent relaying of the curve north of Bridge 67. The photo below was taken on 8 February where the gang assisted in packing ballast near bridge 67.

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The new Devon Group committee comprises of: Teresa Flewellen, Anthony Flewellen, Jim Pounds, Nigel Thompson and Ian Cowling.

If you would like to be part of the group or want any further information, please contact Ian Cowling on 01769 550266