BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends Of The Stockton & Darlington Railway - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends Of The Stockton & Darlington Railway X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends Of The Stockton & Darlington Railway REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220314T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220314T143000 DTSTAMP:20260516T150522 CREATED:20220313T135621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220313T140217Z UID:13587-1647253800-1647268200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Walking the Line - Haggerleases Branch Line West Auckland to Low Lands DESCRIPTION:This is the first of two walks to explore what survives of the Haggerleases branch line opened in 1830 and whether any heritage features found require conservation. We will photograph any features found and provide an accurate grid reference and make management recommendations. We will also look at the current state of the access and interpretation and whether it needs improving. The walk will be a return trip so that we can view the remains from both directions – it is often easy to miss hidden features amongst vegetation and this helps to spot them. \nWe will walk from the former site of West Auckland Colliery heading west passed Spring Gardens\, Craggwood\, Evenwood and to Lands. Then we will turn back towards West Auckland. The total mileage will be about 6.6 miles over relatively level but sometimes muddy terrain. The main piece of rough ground is in Craggwood if we walk through the woods north of the caravan park. \nIf you would like to join us on this walk\, please email Caroline at caroline@aenvironment.co.uk and say which walk you’d like to join (or both). I will send you joining instructions/directions and screen shots of historic maps and some background information. \nPlease also provide your mobile phone number (in case we need to contact each other in the morning due to alterations in the programme and an ICE (in Case of Emergency) contact should you find that the excitement has all been too much for you. I will give you my mobile phone number in case you need to contact me on the morning of the walk. Please note\, I have given no finishing time for these walks as it will take as long as it takes to find the features of interest and record them. I’d certainly bring snacks and a water bottle. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/walking-the-line-haggerleases-branch-line-west-auckland-to-low-lands/ LOCATION:West Auckland\, Station Road\, West Auckland CATEGORIES:Guided walk ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220213T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T150522 CREATED:20211114T163211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211114T163211Z UID:13226-1644739200-1644771600@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Shildon Circular Guided Walk DESCRIPTION:Saturday 13th February 2022. A walk led by the Brusselton Incline Group ending at Locomotion. Further details to follow. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/shildon-circular-guided-walk/ LOCATION:Locomotion\, Shildon\, Dale Road\, Shildon\, DL4 2RE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Guided walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-April-Hackworth-House-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211015T095500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211015T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T150522 CREATED:20211009T110720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T110720Z UID:13079-1634291700-1634317200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:A return trip back to 1821. Day 3 DESCRIPTION:In October it will be 200 years since George Stephenson\, Robert Stephenson and John Dixon surveyed the land from the coalfield around Witton Castle to the Tees. \nYou are invited to re-enact the journey over three days along what became in 1825 the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Please note that these walks are one-way\, so you will need to arrange to return by train or arrange a car to bring you back.\nDay3: Friday 15th October – Meet at Skerne Bridge\, Darlington\, DL3 6LT at 9.55 am. Good parking available near Head of Steam\, DL3 6ST. \nAfter leaving Skerne Bridge the first available refreshment stop is opposite Preston Park. Suggest bringing food and drink. \nWe will walk to St. John’s Crossing\, Stockton TS18 3DG. \nFrom Skerne Bridge we will proceed through Darlington to where the S&DR crossed the East Coast Main Line. Continuing to view the recently installed railway installations – Locomotion\, Derwent\, Tornado and Prince of Wales – on Haughton Road Roundabout. \nContinuing along Tornado Way which roughly follows the route of the S&DR. Crossing over the A66 via the Blue Bridge we come down directly onto the track bed of the S&DR\, which continues to Fighting Cocks (Middleton St. George). The original station buildings are now a dwelling and opposite is the Waiting Shed awaiting restoration. The remains of several other structures are partially hidden in the undergrowth. Continuing to Oak Tree Junction where the line from Darlington Bank Top Station joined the S&DR in 1887. \nFollowing the A67 past Goosepool and Teesside Airport (formerly RAF Goosepool/Middleton St. George) we head for Urlay Nook where the road crosses the S&DR. \nWe now say goodbye to rural and hello to urban as we cut through housing developments to bring us to Allen’s West Station. \nWalking through Kingsmead where the road names are all associated with the railways we then go under what was the S&DR and the Leeds Northern Railway which brings us to what was the A19. \nContinuing to Eaglescliffe Station\, Preston Park\, Moorhouse Estate\, crossing the line (literally)\, past where the original S&DR curved to the right towards its destination of St. John’s Crossing and finally the Coal Staithes on the River Tees in Stockton. Estimated distance 12 miles. URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/return-trip-to-1821-day-3/ LOCATION:Skerne Bridge\, Darlington\, DL3 6LT CATEGORIES:Guided walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Stockton-walk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T095500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211014T183000 DTSTAMP:20260516T150522 CREATED:20210930T090918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T194221Z UID:13066-1634205300-1634236200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:A return trip back to 1821. Day 2. DESCRIPTION:A return trip back to 1821. Day 2.\n14th October 9.55am\nIn OCTOBER it will be 200 years since George Stephenson\, Robert Stephenson and John Dixon surveyed the land from the coalfield around Witton Castle to the Tees.\nYou are invited to re-enact the journey over three days along what became in 1825 the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Please note that these walks are one-way\, so you will need to arrange to return by train or arrange a car to bring you back.\nDay 2: Meet at Newton Aycliffe Railway Station DL5 7BG at 9.55am. Good car parking available.\nWe will walk to Skerne Bridge Darlington DL3 6LT. There will be an amount of road walking and farm land walking. The whole of this section is live line. Visit Wiley Hill crossing keeper’s cottage (dating to after 1829). We will be met by Ross Chisholm on the outskirts of Darlington. Toilet/tea stop at North Road Railway Museum Head of Steam. After visiting Skerne Bridge visit to the Railway Tavern North Road where the Friends will be having their monthly meeting at 6.30pm. Estimated distance 9-10 miles.\nYou will be able to return home via North Road Railway Station.\nPlease keep dogs under control. Also\, wear sturdy boots and bring water to drink. Wet weather gear is advisable and a hi viz vest will ensure you area visible on road sections. Walks will have been surveyed just prior to the day. This S&DR walk will have walk leader and a rear walker to make sure nobody falls behind.\nWould interested folk please register by emailing John Raw or Peter Bainbridge (contact details below). Please provide a mobile number and I C E contact in case of an emergency.\nYou are free to walk the whole day\, however\, some folk have indicated that they intend to walk only a set section; this is fine.\nTo register contact either Peter Bainbridge\, membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com or John Raw\, Jraw2883@aol.com URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/a-return-trip-back-to-1821-day-2/ LOCATION:Newton Aycliffe Station\, DL5 7BG CATEGORIES:Guided walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Setting-out-to-walk-the-line-from-North-Road-station-in-Darlington-ed2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210927T140000 DTSTAMP:20260516T150522 CREATED:20210917T083252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T200443Z UID:12971-1632736800-1632751200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:WALKING HISTORY An invite to a guided walk along a section of the SDR 1825 Line DESCRIPTION:Start at: Allen’s West Station\nEaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE.\nMonday 27th September 2021 – 10:00 am.\nWalk ends: Stockton\, River Tees (approximately 6 miles). Finishing time of 2pm is approximate.\nReturn by train from Thornaby Station to Allen’s West Station.\nInterested? Contact – Peter Bainbridge : 01642 868877\n membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/guided-walk-sdr-1825/ LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE CATEGORIES:Anniversary events,Guided walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Stockton-walk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210926T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210926T153000 DTSTAMP:20260516T150522 CREATED:20210815T111006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210815T111006Z UID:12900-1632652200-1632670200@sdr1825.org.uk SUMMARY:Locomotion Way and Shildon's Railway History (Ian Gray) DESCRIPTION:Start: Middridge Village Hall car park\, Walkers Lane\, east end of village nearest to Newton Aycliffe. DL5 7JN. NGR NZ 253260. OS Map Ex305. During the last year some of the historic buildings dating back to the 1820’s have been refurbished\, at the Western end of the Locomotion Museum’s site. More information from ian.gray38@btinternet.com URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/locomotion-way-and-shildons-railway-history-ian-gray/ LOCATION:Middridge Village Hall carpark\, Co. Durham\, DL5 7JN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Guided walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-April-Hackworth-House-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR