Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#1
Our 2013 Opening Weekend to the season will be 'MARKET DAYS.' Local market stall holders will set up at both Shepherdswell and Eythorne and our trains will connect the two markets, which should be a great family day out for all. This even also coincides with Kent's Big Weekend, and FREE tickets are still available on their site.
Our ticket prices will be £6 Adult, £3 Child, and £15 Family, making the East Kent Railway one of the best value days out in Kent.
Come and support your local heritage railway, we need you!
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#2
I will get out there again when the weather gets better. I love it out there and My grandson does,but he is working six days aweek at this time.
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#3
Sounds great Vic, yeah wait till it's warmer then come along, always something to do
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#4
good bit of thinking there linking together a market and a train ride.
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#5
Thanks Howard, be sure to come along for a visit!
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#6
Trains leave Shepherdswell at 10.20, 11.00, 11.50, 12.30, 14.00, 14.50, 15.30 and 16.50 both days.
30+ local market stalls on show at either end of the line.
Cafe, Woodland Walks, Miniature/Model Railways, Museums, Gift Shop and Picnic Areas.
Kids Bouncy Castle and activities! Don't miss out!
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Guest 767- Registered: 30 Aug 2012
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#7
How much is a train ride for adults, seniors and children?
Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
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#8
Phil.
Please visit
http://www.eastkentrailway.co.uk/ for all information that you need for a great day out.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
Guest 705- Registered: 23 Sep 2010
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#9
What a great idea-full marks to the EKR events team!
Never give up...
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#10
Richard, come and visit, I am Guard on Saturday!
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#11
Saturday 23rd that is
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#12
Just a few days left! Please come along this weekend and show your support to the railway. Some of the local Blue Bird market stalls will be up here, so we are very excited about this event. Join the heritage train at Shepherdswell for a ride to Eythorne to see the other half of the market.
Trains leave Shepherdswell at 10.20, 11.00, 11.50, 12.30, 14.00, 14.50, 15.30 and 16.40 both days.
30+ local market stalls on show at either end of the line.
Cafe, Woodland Walks, Miniature/Model Railways, Museums, Gift Shop and Picnic Areas.
Kids Bouncy Castle and activities! Don't miss out!
Please come along and see what we have to offer and bring your family and friends - we've worked really hard to get ready for 2013, we just need the visitors now. Thank you
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#13
It seems the Market Day is cancelled. The trains are still running however.
Terry
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Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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#14
I guess the lovely Spring snow is the reason, what a shame after all that hard work the visitor numbers will be down.
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Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#15
mmmmmm yes this damm russian spring again.
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#16
Hi all
Unfortunately we were not able to run Market Days this weekend, as the snow and cold weather ruined everything! We still kept up the train service however, so thanks to everyone who came along.
We are inviting all market stall holders back next weekend for the Spring Kids event, to have another go!
More info can be found at
www.eastkentrailway.co.ukJosh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#17
Who was the gentleman with whom I had a conversation by the Eythorne level crossing gates at about 4.15 yesterday afternoon?
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#18
Can you describe him Peter?
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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#19
Wearing a hi vis jacket, five foot ten ish, age 40s, stocky and knows a lot about the history of the line.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 813- Registered: 7 Nov 2012
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#20
Probably John Griffiths. Sounds about right I think.
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator
East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell near Dover
Josh Watkins - Youth Team Manager & Website Administrator