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Coate Miniature Railway extension opens The National Self Build and Renovation
After three years’ hard work, an be installed on the original route,
extension to the Coate Water meaning trains can presently only Show returns in June
miniature railway is now open to run along the new section. In the
the public, increasing the track to a future, the railway will be able to
mile in distance. offer the original shorter route or
Open some Saturdays, every the full distance.
Sunday and bank holidays (weather Passengers can now be dropped at
permitting) from around 11am the Richard Jeffries Museum and be
to 5pm (or dusk in the winter) picked up later at a new platform.
the railway runs through a lovely Fares are £2 per person (adult
wooded setting, with gradients or child). Also on the railway is a
of up to 1.57. During the summer special needs coach for less mobile
school holidays it also opens on passengers. The National Self Build and life size ‘Renovation House’ and
Tuesdays. The railway is looking for new Renovation Show returns from 17 ‘New Build Journey’, will also be on
The landscaping has to be members. Visit www.nwmes.info or to 19 June with live demonstrations, offer.
completed and signals have to www.coatewaterrailway.wix.com
free seminars and an unrivalled The NSBRC’s own team of
line up of experts on hand to share impartial experts will be on hand
Are you looking for an their advice with anyone looking to meet for one-on-one sessions.
at building or renovating their own
Whatever stage your project is at,
Eye Test at Home? home. there will be an expert available to
From planning news to budgeting, offer feedback and support.
Tickets are £12 per adult. Link
plot finding and building
regulations, over 200 exhibitors will readers can claim FREE tickets by
Do you have difficulties getting to your be showcasing their products and booking through www.nsbrc.co.uk
local optician? Then why not let us visit technologies, and guided tours of and selecting booking code: Link
you at home for your eye test? educational zones, featuring the See the advert on page 4.
• Free NHS test FREE *
• NHS vouchers accepted Eye Test Wilts and Berks Canal AGM
• Flexible appointments
Anyone interested in the restoration of the Wilts & Berks Canal should
*Call us or visit website for further details
come to the Swindon Branch’s AGM on Tuesday 7 June, 7.45pm, at the
StowAway Centre in East Wichel.
www.visionvisit.co.uk 01793 232 588 looking for project managers. Visit www.wbct.org.uk for details.
The organisation which is working to renovate the canal is particularly

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