The following events have been scheduled, but can be subject to change, so do check again before setting out.  The asterisk (*) denotes FBL involvement or event; non members are welcome to these unless stated otherwise.  Bear in mind that events may be amended or cancelled if COVID-19 restrictions are in force.

 

2024

 

Friday 1st March *

175th anniversary of the opening of the branch line from New Holland to Barton.  Ceremonial cutting of a ribbon by the Mayor at Barton station from 11:45 upon arrival of the 10:59 train from Cleethorpes followed by a complimentary light finger buffet (invitation only) and cake cutting ceremony at the White Swan inn at the interchange.

 

Saturday 2nd March *

Free goody bags for the first fifty passengers on the 09:50 train service from Barton to Cleethorpes and back to mark the 175th anniversary of the opening of the branch form New Holland to Barton. (To be confirmed)

 

Friday 15th March *

Illustrated talk entitled Through Kirton Tunnel to Barton and Cleethorpes by acclaimed speaker Stephen Gay arranged by the Barton Civic Society to be held at the Joseph Wright hall on Queen Street from 7.30pm featuring a new set of slides to mark the 175th anniversary of the opening of the branch railway from New Holland to Barton.  Non members of the Civic Society £4. Everyone welcome.

 

Wednesday 20th March *

FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm.  Members and their invited guests only, please.

 

Friday 22nd March *

Lions on the Line convivial visit to inns at Stallingborough, Ulceby, Habrough and Barton departing 17:54 from Barton railway station.  No need to book, just come along, everyone welcome.

 

Thursday 16th May *

FBL OGM at the No. 1 inn at Cleethorpes railway station from 7pm.  Members and their invited guests only, please.

 

Wednesday 17th July *

FBL AGM and OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm.  Members and their invited guests only, please. (To be confirmed)

 

Thursday 19th September *

FBL OGM at the No. 1 inn at Cleethorpes railway station from 7pm.  Members and their invited guests only, please.

 

Wednesday 20th November *

FBL OGM at the White Swan inn at Barton interchange from 6pm.  Members and their invited guests only, please. (To be confirmed)