THE LAKESIDE RAILWAY SOCIETY

The Preston branch of the Lakeside Railway Society is one of two local groups that meet regularly during the winter months to provide a social focus away from the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. The LRS has its roots in Lancashire in the 1960s. A core of active members still lives in the area around Preston, Blackburn and Chorley. This branch is for them, but all the events are open to all, including non-members.

The talks are now to be held at a new venue, the Bitter Suite pub on Fylde Road, Preston. As before, all meetings start at 8pm and the programme remains unchanged. The Bitter Suite has excellent real ales, and is near the University of Central Lancashire buildings, a similar walking distance from Preston station as the old venue.

Do please come along and support the branch meetings - you'll be treated to a fascinating presentation, and have the chance to meet LRS members and others: a warm welcome is guaranteed.

Tuesday 8th April 2008 - British Railways Steam on film
An evening of 16mm cine film by Richard Greenwood of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, who started shooting images of British Railways steam in the 1950s, and carried on until the demise of steam in 1968. This promises to be an excellent evening with some suberb footage on show.

To stay in touch or offer ideas for future events, please contact us.