Thursday 18th September Littleport – We'll be remembering local railway hero James Nightall. We've partnered with Littleport Town Council who have organised a talk at 10am at the Youth and Community Building, Cornfield Lane, Littleport. CB6 1EX. This will tell the story of James, who lost his life in the Soham railway disaster on 2nd June 1944. We then assemble at 12 noon at Littleport station where a commemorative plaque will be unveiled on Platform One.
Sunday 21st September Downham Market – The Grade II listed station will be open as part of the town’s Heritage Open Day event. This will be the first time the town has participated in this national scheme and a free vintage bus will connect the station with other buildings and events in the town itself. The station will have displays and an exhibition of railway memorabilia. FLUA will be running a raffle with railway themed prizes and Network Rail are hoping to make a short film showing the workings of the signal box which will be shown on a screen in the Platform One café. The event is free and runs from 10am to 4pm. More information here.
Saturday 15th November King’s Lynn - Celebration Lunch and Annual General Meeting. This will be held at Marriot’s Warehouse on the South Quay. As usual our AGM will be preceded by a Question and Answer session with railway management. We will be holding a Celebratory Lunch at 12.30pm but places are limited so please book early if you would like to join us for the meal. Further details and timings for the meeting to follow.
For more information please contact Mark Collins at fluasecretary@flua.org.uk