The following events have been scheduled, but can be subject to change, so do check again before setting out. The asterisk (*) denotes FBL involvement or event; non members are welcome to these unless stated otherwise. Bear in mind that events may be amended or cancelled if COVID-19 restrictions are reintroduced.
2025
Friday 10th January to Sunday 4th May
Exhibition of railway posters at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.
Friday 14th March *
Unveiling of the Watkin educational panel at Cleethorpes station from 12 noon followed by the unveiling of a blue plaque to Sir Watkin and an informal reception (by invitation only) at the No.1 inn.
Wednesday 19th March *
FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Friday 28th March *
Lions on the Line departing Barton at 17:54 for the Green Man at Stallingborough, the Yarborough Arms at Ulceby and The Station at Habrough. All welcome.
Tuesday 8th April *
175th anniversary of the opening of Barrow Haven station. Unveiling of BCCRP artwork at 12 noon to 3pm with a buffet lunch (by invitation only) at the Haven Inn at 1pm.
Saturday 12th April *
Group outing to the exhibition of railway posters at the Fishing Heritage Centre in Grimsby followed by a group lunch at Da Vinci's in Grimsby. Bookings for the meal required via the Chairman by Wednesday 9th April.
Tuesday 15th April *
Unveiling of BCCRP Railway 200 artwork at Cleethorpes station, 13:00-16:00 in the ticket office, with refreshments (by invitation only) at the No. 1 inn.
Saturday 19th April *
FBL stall at Barton interchange for Barton's Easter Heritage Open Days. To be confirmed.
Thursday 15th May *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Sunday 18th May
Start of the Sunday service on the Barton line.
Monday 1st July *
150th Anniversary of the opening of New Clee station. Details to follow.
Wednesday 16th July *
FBL AGM and OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Thursday 18th September *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
Saturday 27th September
200th anniversary of the opening of the first public railway which took place between Stockton & Darlington. Details to follow.
Wednesday 19th November *
FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.