Sunday 22nd July

The glorious summer has now come to Robertsbridge which gave the oppurtunity to repaint the gate at Northbridge Street. The GBLV was also full during lunchtime. Lockers formally housed in the Network Rail huts at the mainline station have been moved to the old office building. Elsewhere, work has continued on the GBLV doors, the picnic area has been strimmed and the decorating of the museum/information centre is complete so the public can now use the new facility. The displays are being developed.

Membership Cards 2013/14 - Photo Proposal

In the Winter 2011 edition (11q4) of the Phoenix (page 13 to be precise) I outlined the plan for the new membership cards to carry the photograph of the most significant, or mood setting picture of the last 12 months. The first card carried Donald Wilsons "Charwelton at Udiam", reflecting the opening of the Bodiam-Udiam section of the RVR East on the occasion of the Junction Road Weekend.

And now time is upon us again to select a photo from the RVR photo archives. I had always intended the Membership should decide.

For my part I would like to nominate.

TEDS "Charwelton at Bodiam"

Steve Griffiths "Bridge 1"

Geoff Wyatts "Bridge 2"

The mechanics of how this will be decided I have not worked out, but opt for this to evolve during the quarter.

 

The decision to be announced prior to the Winter Phoenix.

Trevor Streeter for Membership Services streetert@rvr.org.uk

Wednesday 11th March

There have been several downpours today but that hasn't stopped work starting on narrowing and replacing one of the GBLV doors.

Back in the VSOE building, a cupboard has been built in the corner of the shop to store cleaning equipment and electrics. Next is painting it.
The Hastings Tramboys are continuing to relocate their premises.