Competition Winner
Attending the recent Eastern Angles performance of Private Resistance was Audrey Jones of Bures, who traveled by train to the event and was lucky in winning a goodies Hamper. Audrey was really pleased with her prize, and had a really good evening at the performance held at the East Anglian Railway Museum.
A big thank you to David & Anne Taylor and Corinne Sermons who attended the event on behalf of the CRP.
The Titfield Thunderbolt
On Saturday 26 May 2012, the East Anglian Railway Museum will be screening the 1953 British comedy 'The Titfield Thunderbolt'. Details of the event can be found on this poster (PDF).
A menu for Brunch (11am - 2pm) or High Tea (4pm - 7pm) is now available. Booking is essential and can be arranged via email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or telephone (07526 568364).
Those travelling to the event by train will be entered into a prize draw! Trains leave Marks Tey Station at one minute past the hour arriving at Chappel & Wakes Colne at seven minutes past the hour. For the return journey, trains depart from Chappel & Wakes Colne Station at 39 minutes past the hour. The last train departs at 23.39.
From Wikipedia...
The Titfield Thunderbolt is a 1953 British comedy film about a group of villagers trying to prevent British Railways from closing the fictional Titfield branch line. The film was written by T.E.B. Clarke and was inspired by the restoration of the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway in Wales, the world's first heritage railway run by volunteers.
It starred Stanley Holloway, George Relph and John Gregson, and was directed by Charles Crichton. Michael Truman was the producer. The film was produced by Ealing Studios. It was the first Ealing comedy shot in Technicolor and one of the first colour comedies made in the UK
CRP in the City
We took part in CRP In The City, an event organised by ACORP, on Weds March 7. It was fantastic for our volunteers to meet, greet and spread the word about the great things Essex and South Suffolk has to offer. Many people were surprised to find that we do more than plant flowers at stations!
