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.
2024
Saturday 14th December
BCCRP Santa Special on the 09:50 train from Barton and the 10:54 train from Cleethorpes. Gifts and chocolates for the children and festive nibbles and tipples for the adults. Normal fares apply. Further details can be found at www.bccrp.co.uk.
2025
Friday 10th January to Sunday 4th May
Exhibition of railway posters at Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre.
Thursday 16th January *
FBL OGM at the No.1 inn at Cleethorpes station from 7pm. Members and their invited guests only, please.
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.