December 2019

It was great that so many volunteers turned up to look at the plans that Ian had given to us. We also had food and drink to celebrate 14 years of work. Lots of room in the Observatory. It was nice to meet a member of Ian’s staff and introduce her to our volunteers. When will we meet again? 
Maggie describing the plans and what to look out for 

We all then gave feedback to Ian’s member of staff and Ian
September 2019

John weeding the steps 
Bristol bus brought visitors especially for the railway 
Pete weeding the track 
we were able to park 3 cars outside this time. Those waiting could look at a viewing copy of the railway book (we sold 19) 
It got very busy. Dave at the top, Mike at the bottom 
Maggie weeded the lane 
Sue and Pauline selling merchandise 
Maggie and Dave catching up with news and having a breather. Our last open day
August 2019

Darth Vader coming to look at the Railway 
Worth getting up for. This was the only time the balloons flew
June 2019

Peter setting the scene for Brown Bob productions 
A great shot of Peter. Maggie took over to do the inside and the bottom station exterior
May 2019

Stella came all the way from Manchester to see our working turnstile 
Reading History Group came in a vintage bus 
The bus sure held a lot of passengers (35) so Mike, Peter and I split them into 3 groups 
Maggie made a railway cake to celebrate 20 years from when we were allowed in the tunnel by Mr Peel 
Someone took a picture of me 
Someone also took a photo of Peter 
Alan and Michael setting up the Hotel display for open day
April 2019

Sal removing weeds from stairs 
John removing moss from roof of top station 
John removing weeds from roof of top station 
Dominic and Dave on sweeping duty 
Mike and Michael having a chat 
Open day- Maggie pointing out features and telling the story 
Open day- shows coordination of guides at different parts of station. June at the top, Maggie at the bottom 
Local television come to interview new owner about his aquisition. 
Mike letting them into the top station 
Ian being interviewed at the second shelter. The BBC were astonished at the artefacts that had been left behind 
Maggie’s turn to be interviewed. This time in the section where a turnstile was recovered. Challenging location. 
It was decided it was easiest for me to sit down 
Ian took some photos too. I dont think he had been in this part before
March 2019

Polish students interested in Railways. Water power needed some explanation 
Another job to resolve on our next work day
January 2019

Assisting in wedding photos! 
Peter as cheerful as ever! 
Nordic walkers getting wet on a group tour

