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SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Yarm Branchline Circular Walk
DESCRIPTION:A circular walk along the original S&DR Yarm Branch Line from Allen’s West Station into Yarm\, returning via Yarm Road & footbridge across the original Leeds Northern Line. \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am. \nDistance about 4 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/yarm-branchline-circular-walk/
LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120829Z
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SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: The Fighting Cocks Line
DESCRIPTION:The Fighting Cocks Line\nMiddleton St George to Darlington\n5.5 miles (8.5 km)\, 3 hours 15 mins Maximum group size 20. Mostly along off-road paths. Dogs on leads (this is a shared use route on the National Cycling Network). Moderate (level gradient but stamina required). Stout footwear recommended. \nThis walk follows the trackbed of an original section of the Stockton and Darlington Railway\, looking at the development of railway infrastructure and the industries which grew up along the line. \nThe walk begins in Middleton St George village and ends at the Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction\, next to North Road station in Darlington. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/the-fighting-cocks-line/
LOCATION:entrance to Middleton St George Play Park and Field ///validated.unwind.expert\, Station Road\, Middleton St George\, DL2 1JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T120916Z
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SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse -  the families who brought the S&DR to life
DESCRIPTION:Darlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground. \n1.5 miles (2 km)\, 1 hour 30 Mins.  Maximum group size 12.  No dogs (except guide dogs).  Very Easy. \nIn Darlington’s Quaker burial ground\, many members of the Pease and Backhouse families are buried.  These were the characters responsible for the development of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. We will explore their stories of the origins and early years of the Railway. We will meet some of these characters\, and some of their interesting and colourful family members. \nAll of the walk takes place within Darlington town centre.  There is a particular focus on the Quaker Burial ground where there are benches to sit on. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/pease-and-backhouse-the-families-who-brought-the-sdr-to-life/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T080144Z
UID:16528-1744830000-1744830000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Talk: The S&DR: Recovering the Timothy Hackworth Deficit
DESCRIPTION:Hackworth’s engineering prowess and ingenuity brought the power needed to accomplish and underpin the ever-expanding enterprise that was the S&DR. \nHis contribution\, talent and ingenuity played a vital part in the early days from 1827 to 1840; something that has been left standing neglected on the sidings. Time for a reckoning up; a recovery of the deficit that has left in the affairs of the S&DR. \nMike Norman’s background in IT was at the forefront of the technology of the Information Revolution\, and he now draws on that experience in defining the pioneering key developments of the steam locomotive. He is the author of ‘It Wasn’t Rocket Science’ – a biography of the life and times of Timothy Hackworth which\, set during preparations for the 1893 Columbian Exposition held in Chicago\, is told through the eyes of a grandson. \nPre-booking is not required for this event.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/the-sdr-recovering-the-timothy-hackworth-deficit/
LOCATION:Shildon Railway Institute\, Shildon\, DL4 2JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T102500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T102500
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T121018Z
UID:16527-1744799100-1744799100@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: St Helen Auckland Railway Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/st-helen-auckland-railway-walk/
LOCATION:St. Helen Auckland parish church\, Manor Road\, St. Helen Auckland\, DL14 9ER\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250217T161937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173917Z
UID:16815-1744453800-1744459200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)
DESCRIPTION:Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free ticketed entry). If you would like us to book this for you\, please indicate using the notes field on the registration form when registering attendees.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free entry). \nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-daytime-walk-44/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250311T161246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T121119Z
UID:17002-1744194600-1744205400@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John's Crossing
DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing & coal staithes\, Stockton via Preston Park & Yarm Road curve. \nMeet at Eaglescliffe Station for 10:30am. \nDistance about 4 miles. \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/walk-from-eaglescliffe-station-to-st-johns-crossing/
LOCATION:Eaglescliffe Station
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20241219T104701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T163731Z
UID:16287-1743706800-1743714000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:April 2025 Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our April 2025 members meeting will take place on Thursday 3rd April at Darlington Cricket Club starting at 7pm. \nPapers will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/april-2025-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Darlington Cricket Club\, THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Members only
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T102500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T102500
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T082718Z
UID:16524-1743589500-1743589500@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Gaunless Bridges Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/gaunless-bridges-walk/
LOCATION:Car Park in front of Well Cafe\, 46 East Green\, West Auckland\, DL14 9HJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Gaunless-Bridges-2nd-April.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T121231Z
UID:16523-1743071400-1743076800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)
DESCRIPTION:Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free ticketed entry). If you would like us to book this for you\, please indicate using the notes field on the registration form when registering attendees.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-daytime-walk-2/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250326T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250217T161935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T121306Z
UID:16812-1742985000-1742985000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Shildon Circular Walk
DESCRIPTION:Shildon Circular Walk taking in many of the historical sites of Shildon’s railway past\, including Brusselton and it’s Georgian history.\nApproximately 5.8miles Dog friendly\nSome field walking\, 5 stiles (good order)\, steady gradient\nCalling at the former Wagonworks Canteen\nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/shildon-circular-walk-2/
LOCATION:Locomotion\, Shildon\, Dale Road\, Shildon\, DL4 2RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Shildon-Circular-26th-March.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T121333Z
UID:16521-1742639400-1742644800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)
DESCRIPTION:Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)\nDarlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction.\n1.5 miles (2.5 km)\, 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. \nWe will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind the birth of the world’s first passenger railway\, the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, which is 200 years old in September 2025. \nThe walk explores the origins and early years of the Railway including some significant buildings. We will also see how central Darlington has changed since 1825. \nAt the end of the walk you can choose to learn more about the development of the railway at the Hopetown visitor attraction (free ticketed entry). If you would like us to book this for you\, please indicate using the notes field on the registration form when registering attendees.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get some exercise while discovering the rich history of the area! \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/why-the-railway-came-to-darlington-daytime-walk/
LOCATION:Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert’s Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing\, Church Lane\, Darlington\, DL1 5QD
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T101952Z
UID:16520-1742410800-1742410800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Talk: The Quaker Dominance on the S&DR & the Mines & Villages of County Durham
DESCRIPTION:It’s part of the significance of the S&DR to understand how it built a region. Our line\, the S&DR\, would never have existed as we know it without Tyneside engineering OR the business skill of Quakers. Their investment was existential to the 1825 line and to the 1830 Middlesbrough Estate\, but then continued full speed under Sir Joseph Pease (1799-1872)\, whose companies are usually quoted as attaining 10\,000 workers. \nHowever\, his story* is usually about Darlington\, its grand houses and politics rather than the integrated business combine of railway extensions\, new villages and mines in the Durham coalfield.  The talk identifies his ten coal mines by 1869 with successive extensions of the S&DR rail companies\, notably the 1858 route using more inclines to reach the Deerness valley at Esh Winning\, one of the Quaker built villages where historians do find a better benevolent layout with schools etc. \n*As in editions of the Northern Echo Memories and our Workshop at the Darlington Meeting House: https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/The-Quaker-Line-Alan-Townsend-Ed.pdf \nThis talk is given by Professor Alan Townsend\, Vice Chair Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, Emeritus Professor of Geography\, Durham University. \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/the-quaker-dominance-on-the-sdr-the-mines-villages-of-county-durham/
LOCATION:Shildon Railway Institute\, Shildon\, DL4 2JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T121401Z
UID:16519-1742380200-1742380200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free Guided Walk: Walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John's Crossing Stockton
DESCRIPTION:A linear Walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St John’s Crossing\, Stockton via Preston Park \nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/walk-from-eaglescliffe-station-to-st-johns-crossing-stockton/
LOCATION:Eaglescliffe Station
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250220T170952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T170952Z
UID:16934-1741775400-1741780800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Women of the Stockton & Darlington Railway
DESCRIPTION:The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened in 1825 and the world was never the same again. It is easy to get the impression that the people behind this pioneering phase of our history were all men. Where were the women? What were they doing? Can we find their names and write them back into history? Caroline Hardie attempts to shine a light on a few of the women who were part of the Railway that got the World on Track. \nFree\, Booking essential \nThis event is organised by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council. Book at your nearest library or visit the link below. \nwww.stockton.gov.uk/book-library-event
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/women-of-the-stockton-darlington-railway/
LOCATION:Stockton Central Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250312T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250217T161926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T122934Z
UID:16808-1741775400-1741775400@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:First Miles of the S&DR
DESCRIPTION:This walk will meet at Phoenix Row near the farthest western point of the line. Walking up the Etherley incline\, you will get a flavour of the rural nature of the Early S&DR and the scale of the earthworks required to provide a straight route to Shildon.\nThe walk is 2.4 miles and involves some gradients and walking along footpaths. No stiles\, dog friendly\, approximately 4.2miles\, sturdy footwear required.\nThis is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/first-miles-of-the-sdr-2/
LOCATION:Outside the Former Methodist Chapel\, Phoenix Row\, Phoenix Row\, Witton Park\, DL14 0DF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sdr1825.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Phoenix-Row-Walk-12th-March.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20241219T104524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T162957Z
UID:16285-1741287600-1741294800@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:March 2025 Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our March 2025 members meeting will take place at Darlington Cricket Club at 7pm on Thursday 6th March 2025. \nPapers will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/march-2025-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Darlington Cricket Club\, THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Members only
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250305T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20250210T155537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T153236Z
UID:16517-1741170600-1741170600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Allens West Station to Eaglescliffe Station Railway Walk
DESCRIPTION:A linear walk from Allen’s West Station to Eaglescliffe Station via Preston park \nMeet at Allen’s West Station for 10:30am \nDistance about 3.5 miles \nTerrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths with a short path across a grassed area.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/allens-west-station-to-eaglescliffe-station-railway-walk/
LOCATION:Allen’s West Station\, Eaglescliffe\, TS16 0FE
CATEGORIES:Walking Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20241219T104315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T104315Z
UID:16283-1738868400-1738875600@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:February 2025 Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our February Meeting will take place on Thursday 6th February 2025 at Darlington Cricket Club starting at 7pm. \nPapers will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/february-2025-member-meeting/
LOCATION:Darlington Cricket Club\, THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Members only
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20241219T104106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T104106Z
UID:16281-1736449200-1736456400@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:January 2025 Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our first meeting of 2025 will take place at the Railway Tavern\, Darlington on Thursday 9th January at 7pm. \nPapers will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/january-2025-members-meeting/
LOCATION:The Railway Tavern\, Darlington\, High Northgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Members only
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20231212T150852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T175354Z
UID:14884-1733425200-1733434200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:December 2024 Member's Meeting and Christmas Social
DESCRIPTION:Our December 2024 Members Meeting will be held at Darlington Railway Tavern. Non-members are welcome to attend but will not be able to vote on items. \nThe Papers for the meeting are available for download from the below links: \nThe Chair will be summarising the last year and a copy of his report will be posted after the meeting. \n2024-12-05 Meeting Agenda \n2024-10-03 Minutes \nPlanning Report 24.12.05 \nWest End Reports 5th December  \nInclineWittonPark_Image&Text3 \n2024 AGM Minutes Final \nFestival Launch Publicity Launch Stats Slide from AGM \nMembership Report 30.11.2024 \n 
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/december-2024-members-meeting-and-christmas-social/
LOCATION:The Railway Tavern\, Darlington\, High Northgate\, Darlington\, DL1 1UN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241201T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20241116T115420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T115549Z
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SUMMARY:Walking the line - Darlington 1st December
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our programme to revise and update our self-guided walks booklets before 2025\, our next Walking the Line event will be on the 1st December at 11am. We will meet at the foot of the steps up to the Goods Shed\, Hopetown on the corner of McNay Street and North Road. This is immediately adjacent to North Road Station so why not arrive by train? \nThe purpose of this walk is to check the content of the revised walk book content and the new route before the redesign and printing. \nYou can download a copy of the working draft here: \nhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/et0xof6b9z881vjejnne2/ADw82P17qr5OCChJ310wMTs?rlkey=kkk8338dwuxioxzho4w84c11d&dl=0 \nThis is an urban walk\, not especially long (2.1 miles) but there will be a lot of stops which can be tiring.  It will take at least two hours largely due to these interesting stops along the way. Allow for more. \nWe will end the walk at Hopetown where you can have refreshments and use the loos at the Clocktower Café after we have been around the outside of the buildings. You will be free to spend as much time as you like at Hopetown once we have finished the walk – entrance is free. Please book your own entrance ticket for about 1.15pm. You can do this here: https://tickets.hopetowndarlington.co.uk/#calendar \nDogs are welcome\, but please note that while dogs are welcome in the café at Hopetown and throughout the grounds\, they cannot go inside the museum or carriage works. \nIf you plan to join us on this walk\, please send your name\, email address\, mobile phone number and next of kin’s phone number before the 1st December to caroline@aenvironment.co.uk. Your contact details are required so we can get in touch on the day if plans unexpectedly change and your next of kin’s number is in case you get run over trying to cross North Road. And don’t forget to book your entrance into Hopetown for about 1.15pm (I don’t think it will matter too much if we are a little late or early). \nThe updating and redesign of this booklet has been made possible by sponsorship from Husqvarna and Councillor Sonia Kane. \nCaroline Hardie. M: 07773 195686. E: caroline@aenvironment.co.uk
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/walking-the-line-darlington-1st-december/
LOCATION:Hopetown
CATEGORIES:Guided walk,Members only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20241106T120844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T223757Z
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SUMMARY:2024 AGM
DESCRIPTION:Our 2024 AGM will take place at Darlington Baptist Church\, Grange Road Darlington on Saturday 9th November 2024. Please book using the link below to let us know how many are coming. (We don’t want to run out of coffee!) \nBook Here\nThe papers for the meeting are below: \n2024 AGM Agenda \nFSDR Chairs Report 23-24 \nMembership Report 31.10.2024 \nPlanning Report 24.11.9 AGM \nArea Group Reports (Combined) \neditor and web 2024 \n2023 AGM Minutes \n 
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/2024-agm/
LOCATION:Darlington Baptist Church\, Grange Road\, Darlington\, DL1 5NH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20231212T150739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T221851Z
UID:14882-1727982000-1727989200@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:October 2024 Member's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our October 2024 Members Meeting will be held at Darlington Cricket Club. Non-members are welcome to attend but will not be able to vote on items. \nPapers for the meeting are available for download below: \n2024 – October Meeting Chair’s Activity Report\n2024-09-05 Minutes\n2024-10-03 FSDR Meeting Agenda\nBIG-WASH-EIWPG Report\nEditor & webmaster October 2024\nMembership Report 26.09.2024\nPlanning Report 24.10.03\nReport Sept24 HAG\nSDR200 Research on the Rails competition\nMSG Stockton and Darlington Railway Bicentenary Organising Group Report to Friends 03.10.2024
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/october-2024-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Darlington Cricket Club\, THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20240618T154927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T154927Z
UID:15623-1726405200-1726416000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:EIWP Group GARDEN PARTY
DESCRIPTION:‘Mary’s Place’ \n2 Hillside Cottages Low Etherley DL14 0EZ \nSunday 15th September 1pm—4pm \nRefreshments plus\nOptional walk along Etherley Incline\nWe welcome everyone to join us for this special occasion \nPlease contact John to confirm attendance – jraw2883@aol.com
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/eiwp-group-garden-party/
LOCATION:Etherley Incline
CATEGORIES:General event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20240915T085248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T085422Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch 27th September at Locomotion
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of Husqvarna and the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway\, we have pleasure in inviting you to the formal launch of our walk booklet covering Shildon to Heighington on the 27th September from 4.00pm until 6.30pm at Locomotion’s main hall in Shildon. There will be drinks and celebration cake and an opportunity to network\, catch up with the latest news from the Friends and an amble amongst the collections. I do hope you will find time to attend on this busy day; the 199th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. \nFor the purposes of catering\, please let me know if you plan to attend at caroline@aenvironment.co.uk before the 18th September. If you miss this admittedly short deadline\, let me know anyway and we will be pleased to make some adjustments to accommodate you. \nOur walk booklets were first published in 2016\, but are now being redesigned and updated in preparation for 2025. We have always seen these as an important part of the heritage led economic regeneration strategy that is the S&DR project\, spreading the economic benefits of visitors to the area beyond the honeypot sites of Locomotion and Hopetown. They are an important part of the offer for 2025 and beyond and encourage people to get out and about by foot and by train and can be used to link to other heritage interest sites in the wider area such as the Auckland Project. So far\, we have updated the books covering West Auckland to Shildon\, The Shildon Circular and now this stretch between Shildon and Heighington. We will soon turn our attention to Darlington. Of course\, the timetable is largely dictated by the progress of the new S&DR Discovery Trail. \nThis event is for members of the Friends of the S&DR only and our partners. \nWe are looking forward to seeing you. \n 
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/book-launch-27th-september-at-locomotion/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary events,General event,Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240905T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20231212T150621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T190647Z
UID:14880-1725562800-1725570000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:September 2024 Member's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our September 2024 Members Meeting will be held at Darlington Cricket Club. Non-members are welcome to attend but will not be able to vote on items. \nPapers for the meeting are available to download here: \n2024-09-05 FSDR Meeting Agenda\n2024-07-04 Minutes FInal\nJuly Merged Meeting Reports\nTrustee Reports\n2024 – September Meeting Chair’s Activity Report\nEditor & webmaster September 2024\nPlanning Report 24.09.05\nMembership Report 31.08.2024\nArea Group Reports\nDIG Reports\nDIG min Aug 2024\n Railway skernebirdge condition members mtg Sept 2024\nBIG EIWPC WASH\nbig wig\nS&DR – Concept Design Presentation (DCC Condensed)\n27thSept_Poster
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/september-2024-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Darlington Cricket Club\, THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20231212T150504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T084351Z
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SUMMARY:July 2024 Member's Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our July 2024 Members Meeting will be held at Darlington Cricket Club. Non-members are welcome to attend but will not be able to vote on items. \nPlease find the papers for the meeting below: \n\n2024-07-04 Agenda\n2024 – July Meeting Chair’s Activity Report\n2024-06-06 Minutes Draft \nMerged reports June 24 to accompany minutes\n2025 Report for the Friends Mtg 04.07.24\nDIG Report\nEditor & webmaster July 2024\nEIWPC WASH BIG Report\nMembership Report 30.06.2024\nRailway Fest Mtg Dolphin 250624\nPlanning Report 24.07.04
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/july-2024-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Darlington Cricket Club\, THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace\, Darlington\, DL1 5JD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the S&DR":MAILTO:info@sdr1825.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T102000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20240624T102008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T105327Z
UID:15633-1720088400-1720098000@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Circular Walk around Shildon
DESCRIPTION:Walking into local history \nThe Railway that got the World on Track \nAn invitation to take an easy\, circular walk around the very first Railway town in the World\, Shildon. \nThursday 4th July meet  at LOCOMOTION  car park 10.20 \nIf you’d like to come please contact jraw2883@aol.com \nApproximate distance  3.2 miles. \n  \n 
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/circular-walk-around-shildon/
LOCATION:Locomotion\, Shildon\, Dale Road\, Shildon\, DL4 2RE\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="John Raw":MAILTO:jraw2883@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T101500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T225821
CREATED:20240625T090829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T090829Z
UID:15639-1719656100-1719680400@sdr1825.org.uk
SUMMARY:Guided Walks along the S&DR in Stockton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk along the historic Stockton and Darlington Railway on Saturday 29th June 2024 \nWalk A – from Allen’s West Station to Preston Park\nMeet on station platform at 10.15 am\nThe trains from Darlington arrive at 09.35 and 10.08.\nThe trains from Thornaby arrive at 09.38 and 10.01. \nWalk B – from Preston Park to Allen’s West Station\nMeet at Eaglescliffe Station at 1.00 pm\nThe trains from Darlington arrive at 12.37 and 13.10.\nThe trains from Thornaby arrive 12.37 and 12.59. \nFor further Information and to book a place please contact\nPeter Bainbridge – membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com\n01642 868877/07941 446663 \nPlease supply mobile phone number together with ICE (In Case of Emergency) contact name and phone number. \nA limited number of spaces are available and so booking is required.\nDogs are not allowed.
URL:https://sdr1825.org.uk/event/guided-walks-along-the-sdr-in-stockton/
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