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From the Friends of the S&DR
Latest News
Welcome to the latest news from the Friends of the S&DR.
Friends of the NRM (NE Branch) – Talks for 2023
The Friends of the NRM (NE Branch) arranges talks on the last Saturday of each month at Locomotion in the Sunday School Building, DL4 1PQ at 10.30am. The talks are free; tea and coffee available. ...
An update on filming by Lonely Tower Film and Media
Our friends at Lonely Tower have published an update on filming so far. Much of this will be cleverly sewn together to make an amazing film or series of films about the S&DR and the development of...
S&DR Heritage festival events
Details of this year's S&DR HAZ/Heritage Open Days ‘festival’ can be found here: 2022 S&DR Heritage Festival HAZ and HoDs
Conservation Management Plan for Darlington’s Rail Heritage Quarter
The draft Conservation Management Plan for Darlington’s Rail Heritage Quarter is out for consultation until Tuesday 19th July. Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) are based on the idea of...
The next Globe July 2022
The next issue of The Globe is due out in July 2022. Please send contributions to caroline@aenvironment.co.uk. guidance notes for contributors
Review of the Scheduled Section of the S&DR from Etherley to Shildon
Two areas have been reviewed by Historic England to assess whether their legal protection covers the most appropriate areas and has an accurate description of what it is that is special about these...
On this day (31st May) in 1767, Edward Pease was born.
On this day (31st May) in 1767, Edward Pease was born. He would help to change the face of the world. Find out more here:
Change of date for our monthly meeting
Friends Monthly Meeting. We usually hold our regular monthly meeting on the first Thursday of the month, but this month you may have noticed there is a certain royal celebration going on! PLEASE...
RHQ Walkabout
Friends are invited to join me on a walkabout around the Rail Heritage Quarter in Darlington on Tuesday the 7th June at 10am starting at the front of the Head of Steam Museum. Darlington Borough...
Join us for a tidy up of the Gaunless Bridge abutments and St. Helen Auckland Churchayrd
Working with our partners the Gaunless Gateway, there is to be a general tidy up around the Gaunless abutments and also the graveyard of St. Helen parish church DL14 on Thursday 9th June. Meet for...