WSRA News
WSRA Trustee meeting report 9 October 2023
The WSRA Trustees met on Monday 09 October in Williton. There was an afternoon discussion to bring new Trustees up to speed on business and the formal board meeting commenced at 17:30 Amongst the items discussed were: Trustee vacancies – Will foster was co-opted...
WSRA hosts visit from Minehead Dementia Action Alliance
On wednesday 13th September, WSRA Community Engagement Coordinator Robin Wichard hosted a visit from Minehead Dementia Action Alliance. The group enjoyed a train ride on the 14:30 departure from Minehead to Blue Anchor where Robin Wichard, who is also Blue Anchor...
WSRA funds new Target Discs for Crossing Gates
Following a successful funding application, WSRA is pleased to note that new Target Discs have been fitted to the crossing Gates at Williton and Blue Anchor. A Target Disc is a large red 'target' fixed to the faces of the level crossing gates. They are located to...
WSRA Trustee distributes gifts of railway CDs
During August Trustee Jeff Price was asked to visit a lady who had recently lost her husband and has a house full of Books, videos, garden railway items and DVDs that her husband had bought in recent years. There were both supporters of narrow-gauge railways as well...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 14 August 2023
The WSRA Trustees met on Monday 14 August in Williton. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting on 10 July were approved. Steam and Vintage Rally – Trustees were pleased to note that the rally had been a success, despite the inclement...
WSR Community Engagement Coordinators appointed
The WSRA are pleased to announce that they have appointed two Community Engagement Coordinators: Robin Wichard and Ray Blezard. Over the coming months they will be working closely with station leads, station staff, other railway staff and volunteers to progress and...
WSRA Community Engagement Co-ordinator
WSRA is seeking a part-time (18 hours per week) Community Engagement Co-ordinator to benefit the local community by enhancing the social, cultural and environmental heritage of the railway. For full details please read the Job Description. Closing date is Friday 19th...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 17 April 2023
The WSRA Trustees met on Monday 17th April at Williton and via TEAMS. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting on 13 March were approved and have been placed in the members section of the website. Landslide near Tribble Bridge...
Landslip Appeal Success
Following the landslip on the West Somerset Railway near to Combe Florey, just after Christmas, an appeal for urgent financial support was made by the railway’s charitable partner, the West Somerset Railway Association. The Association announced today that its...
Landslip Appeal update
Two weeks ago the WSRA launched a Landslip Appeal on behalf of the West Somerset Railway. WSR supporters have been responding with huge genorisity and we can now report that donations receved to date have exceeded £5000. This, together with confirmed gift aid of £800...