christwigg
12 years ago
A few events in June may be of interest to some.

Sadly many of the event seem to have the compulsary, singing, poetry, 'make your own train from recycled materials' elements that seem to be mandatory to get any funding.


http://www.festivalne.com/events/event/victoria-tunnel-guided-tour/ 

http://www.festivalne.com/events/event/coal-encounters/ 

a charming musical animation depicting the life of a pit pony – with karaoke accompaniment. :lol:

http://www.festivalne.com/events/event/washington-pit/ 

http://www.festivalne.com/events/event/riveting-stuff-2/ 

http://www.festivalne.com/events/event/cleveland-bridge-photographic-collection-part-riveting-stuff/ 

http://www.festivalne.com/events/event/celebration-early-railways/ 
(part of that seems to be 8 June: Guided Walk: Men, Mines, Inclines and Railways around Shildon, 10am)

http://www.festivalne.com/events/event/engineering-stockton-darlington-railway-part-riveting-stuff/ 

http://www.festivalne.com/events/event/evening-railway-films/ 

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