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. To be opened by celebrated railway expert and author Richard Furness at 2pm. As part of the opening celebrations Richard Furness is also giving a talk on local railway history and railway posters on Saturday 11 January at 2pm to 3pm Tickets are free, but booking is essential. Please contact Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre on 01472 323345 to reserve your place.
Monday 27th January *
Showing of DVD which includes the Humber ferries from 6pm at the Ted Lewis Centre at the bottom of Ferriby Road in Barton. Free entry but donations welcome for Dove House hospice in Hull.
Thursday 6th February
An illustrated slide show by FBL member Stephen Gay entitled Woodhead the Lost Railway, part 2 from 10:30 at Gleedless Methodist Church, Sheffield. £2 including refreshments.
Wednesday 12th February
An illustrated slide show by FBL member Stephen Gay entitled Woodhead the Lost Railway, part 1 from 14:00 at Limes Community Centre, off Queens Road, Beighton, Sheffield. £1 including refreshments.
Friday 14th March *
Unveiling of the Watkin educational panel at Cleethorpes station from 1pm followed by an informal reception 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.
Tuesday 8th April *
175th anniversary of the opening of Barrow Haven station. Details to follow.
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.