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MikeParkin65 liked gwralatea's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Joking aside, I’m not sure it’s a totally stupid idea - a masonic almoner deals with the ill and elderly brethren and their widows/relicts. given that at their best some railways are like family I think many more should be doing likewise....
Jun 20, 2026 at 8:02 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked Obstruction Danger's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
A little light relief to give us a break from the heavy depressing stuff… The Head of People has sent out an update from the Volunteer Forum that has been passed to me where he has asked if the railway “needs an almoner to keep in touch with...
Jun 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked 60044's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
Does being too pissed off to renew my membership after over 50 years qualify me for his ministrations?
Jun 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked Sheff's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
FWIW I have several membership with varying benefits. Some are historical, some are required for volunteering. None are within easy reach and the two I would possibly make use of are well over 100 miles away, so unless we are holidaying in the...
Jun 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked 5944's post in the thread North Yorkshire Moors Railway General Discussion.
KWVR membership is £45 for an adult for the year which includes 3 day rovers, half price on other running days, and discounts on galas and events. A day rover is £24. I've had membership there in the past and used the three tickets in a year, and...
Jun 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM -
MikeParkin65 liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.
Unsurprisingly, the bridge was damaged. It has been examined and is now safe for trains to pass over. [BJ]
Jun 18, 2026 at 11:07 PM
