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Bluebell Railway & Ploughmans - September 2024



What a relaxing way to spend a few hours, chuffing along the Sussex countryside pulled by a steam engine and being served a Ploughman’s on board.

Almost 60 of us came together for this afternoon’s journey, which started at Sheffield Park station and travelled to East Grinstead and back.

All the station staff were very helpful and the caterers had their work cut out serving tea/coffee and Ploughman’s to all of us in under two hours! A most enjoyable afternoon all round. - Sue Russell
Other galleries:
  • A.G.M. & Lunch - April, 2025
  • Langham Hotel Lunch & Pantomime - January, 2025
  • Christmas Lunch - December, 2024
  • "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" - November, 2024
  • Autumn Lunch at Buxted Park - October, 2024
  • Bluebell Railway & Ploughmans - September 2024
  • "Oliver" & Supper at Chichester - August, 2023
  • Summer Lunch at "The View", Seaford - July, 2024
  • Historic House Tour & Tea - June, 2024
  • Thames Cruise & Lunch - May, 2024
  • A.G.M. and Lunch - April, 2024
  • Afternoon Tea at Horsted Place - March, 2024
  • Lunch at The Langham Hotel - February, 2024
  • The "King & I" - January, 2024
  • Christmas Lunch - December, 2023
  • Vincent's Christmas Show & Lunch - November, 2023
  • Autumn Lunch - October, 2023
  • Cheese & Wine, Bluebell Vineyard - September, 2023
  • Afternoon Tea at the Seaside - August, 2023
  • Afternoon Buffet at Hickstead Hotel - August, 2023
  • Mayfield Lavender Field with Lunch - July, 2023
  • Rural Life Museum and Afternoon Tea - June, 2023
  • Fish & Chip Cruise - May, 2023
  • A.G.M. and Lunch - April, 2023
  • "Guys & Dolls" - March, 2023
  • "Strictly Ballroom - The Musical" - February, 2023
  • Other galleries:
  • A.G.M. & Lunch - April, 2025
  • Langham Hotel Lunch & Pantomime - January, 2025
  • Christmas Lunch - December, 2024
  • "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" - November, 2024
  • Autumn Lunch at Buxted Park - October, 2024
  • Bluebell Railway & Ploughmans - September 2024
  • "Oliver" & Supper at Chichester - August, 2023
  • Summer Lunch at "The View", Seaford - July, 2024
  • Historic House Tour & Tea - June, 2024
  • Thames Cruise & Lunch - May, 2024
  • A.G.M. and Lunch - April, 2024
  • Afternoon Tea at Horsted Place - March, 2024
  • Lunch at The Langham Hotel - February, 2024
  • The "King & I" - January, 2024
  • Christmas Lunch - December, 2023
  • Vincent's Christmas Show & Lunch - November, 2023
  • Autumn Lunch - October, 2023
  • Cheese & Wine, Bluebell Vineyard - September, 2023
  • Afternoon Tea at the Seaside - August, 2023
  • Afternoon Buffet at Hickstead Hotel - August, 2023
  • Mayfield Lavender Field with Lunch - July, 2023
  • Rural Life Museum and Afternoon Tea - June, 2023
  • Fish & Chip Cruise - May, 2023
  • A.G.M. and Lunch - April, 2023
  • "Guys & Dolls" - March, 2023
  • "Strictly Ballroom - The Musical" - February, 2023
Waiting for the "go" to board the train

Waiting for the "go" to board the train

The weather was dry as we waited

The weather was dry as we waited

More of us gathering together

More of us gathering together

Just seeing what was on the other platform!

Just seeing what was on the other platform!

The beautifully restored station at Sheffield Park

The beautifully restored station at Sheffield Park

Having a look at the engine

Having a look at the engine

Our carriage awaits

Our carriage awaits

Old enamel adverts were along the fencing

Old enamel adverts were along the fencing

Glad to see equality, even in old adverts!

Glad to see equality, even in old adverts!

So that is what "Virol" is!

So that is what "Virol" is!

Ready for the off

Ready for the off

We all sat in groups of 4

We all sat in groups of 4

The Ploughmans being served

The Ploughmans being served

Steady hands were needed by the servers as the train moved off!

Steady hands were needed by the servers as the train moved off!

What a way to spend an afternoon!

What a way to spend an afternoon!

Watching the world go by and having a good old natter!

Watching the world go by and having a good old natter!

It was a lovely way to spend a couple of hours

It was a lovely way to spend a couple of hours

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  • Armchair Excursions
  • Coffee Mornings
  • Golf Meetings
  • June 24th 2025 - Afternoon Tea Buffet at Hever Castle Golf Club
  • August 13th, 2025 - "CHICAGO" at the Hawth Theatre
  • Septemberr 3rd 2025 - Wine Tour and Tasting at Ridgeview Winery
  • October 8th 2025 - "Fawlty Towers - The Play" at The Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
  • December 9th 2025 - Christmas Lunch
  • A.G.M. & Lunch - April, 2025
  • Langham Hotel Lunch & Pantomime - January, 2025
  • Christmas Lunch - December, 2024
  • "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" - November, 2024
  • Autumn Lunch at Buxted Park - October, 2024
  • Bluebell Railway & Ploughmans - September 2024
  • "Oliver" & Supper at Chichester - August, 2023
  • Summer Lunch at "The View", Seaford - July, 2024
  • Historic House Tour & Tea - June, 2024
  • Thames Cruise & Lunch - May, 2024
  • A.G.M. and Lunch - April, 2024
  • Afternoon Tea at Horsted Place - March, 2024
  • Lunch at The Langham Hotel - February, 2024
  • The "King & I" - January, 2024
  • Christmas Lunch - December, 2023
  • Vincent's Christmas Show & Lunch - November, 2023
  • Autumn Lunch - October, 2023
  • Cheese & Wine, Bluebell Vineyard - September, 2023
  • Afternoon Tea at the Seaside - August, 2023
  • Afternoon Buffet at Hickstead Hotel - August, 2023
  • Mayfield Lavender Field with Lunch - July, 2023
  • Rural Life Museum and Afternoon Tea - June, 2023
  • Fish & Chip Cruise - May, 2023
  • A.G.M. and Lunch - April, 2023
  • "Guys & Dolls" - March, 2023
  • "Strictly Ballroom - The Musical" - February, 2023
  • Newsletters
  • A.G.M. Minutes
  • Club Accounts
  • Queries about your Barclays pension, pensioner benefits and estate planning
  • Barclays pensioner welfare support
  • Barclays exclusive offers and discounts
  • Barclays Employee Community Programmes
  • State benefits and tax enquiries
  • Comments and complaints on Barclays customer service
  • Barclays news and financial reporting
  • Financial support and advice
  • Accommodation, care, mobility and travel matters
  • "Barclays Local - Come and See Us" Initiative
  • Facebook Groups of Ex-Barclays Staff
  • Barclays "Moments" Hubs
  • Scams - Some information to help you avoid getting caught
  • Pension scams - how to protect yourself
  • Dementia and your relationship
As we left the Hotel, the rain had stopped and the view was magnificent
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