Events Archives - Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways

<img width="1000" height="600" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/a_oblique_railplan_1000_600.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="FoSBR Plan for Rail (oblique)" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/a_oblique_railplan_1000_600.jpg 1000w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/a_oblique_railplan_1000_600-300x180.jpg 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/a_oblique_railplan_1000_600-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />

FoSBR Plan for Rail (oblique)

FoSBR AGM 2022

12 Jan 2218 Jan 22Tim WeekesEvents, News

Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways (FoSBR) will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Friday, 28th January 2022. Because of the continuing uncertainties around Covid-19,...Continue reading

<img width="1000" height="600" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/trains_at_cfn_night.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Trains crossing at Clifton Down station at night" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/trains_at_cfn_night.jpg 1000w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/trains_at_cfn_night-300x180.jpg 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/trains_at_cfn_night-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />

Trains crossing at Clifton Down station at night

Celebrating half-hourly service on Severn Beach Line!

23 Nov 2126 Nov 21Rob DixonCampaigns, Events, FoSBR Plan for Rail, News, Services

To celebrate the new half-hourly service on the Severn Beach line we’d like to invite you to take a trip with us to Severn Beach...Continue reading

<img width="2000" height="1200" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210904_severnbeach_fair_family_2000_1200.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Richard, Tabitha and Daniel pose with Teresa and their fayre purchases" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210904_severnbeach_fair_family_2000_1200.jpg 2000w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210904_severnbeach_fair_family_2000_1200-300x180.jpg 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210904_severnbeach_fair_family_2000_1200-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210904_severnbeach_fair_family_2000_1200-768x461.jpg 768w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/20210904_severnbeach_fair_family_2000_1200-1536x922.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" />

Richard, Tabitha and Daniel pose with Teresa and their fayre purchases

Severn Beach Craft Fayre and Family Fun Day

6 Sep 216 Sep 21Teresa McGillCampaigns, Events, Stations

FoSBR provided a stall at the Severn Beach Craft Fayre and Family Fun Day on 4th September. It generated a lot of interest!Continue reading

<img width="1000" height="599" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lockleaze-group-shot.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Maria Perrett of Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, local councillor David Wilcox and FoSBR's Rob Dixon and Tim Weekes at the site of proposed Lockleaze train station" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lockleaze-group-shot.jpg 1000w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lockleaze-group-shot-300x180.jpg 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/lockleaze-group-shot-768x460.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />

Maria Perrett of Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust, local councillor David Wilcox and FoSBR's Rob Dixon and Tim Weekes at the site of proposed Lockleaze train station

A station for Lockleaze?

17 Jul 2117 Jul 21Rob DixonCampaigns, Events, FoSBR Plan for Rail

Lockleaze residents have joined with FoSBR to campaign for a new train station at Constable Road. Join us on 31st July to show your support!Continue reading

Events

<img width="1000" height="600" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210703_sbl_trip-1_1000_600.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Councillor Guy Poultney with FoSBR members during our trip to Severn Beach" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210703_sbl_trip-1_1000_600.jpg 1000w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210703_sbl_trip-1_1000_600-300x180.jpg 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210703_sbl_trip-1_1000_600-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />

Councillor Guy Poultney with FoSBR members during our trip to Severn Beach

Trip to Severn Beach

9 Jul 2110 Jul 21Carol DurrantEvents

FoSBR members rode the train to Severn Beach on Saturday 3rd July. This seemed a good date for a trip as the Bristol Rail Regeneration...Continue reading

<img width="1000" height="600" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/droitwich_sta_scaled-1.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Improving regional rail - Train approaching Droitwich" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/droitwich_sta_scaled-1.jpg 1000w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/droitwich_sta_scaled-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/droitwich_sta_scaled-1-768x461.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />

Improving regional rail - Train approaching Droitwich

Improving Regional Rail

24 Mar 2124 Mar 21Tony LloydCampaigns, Events

The National Rail Recovery Conference 2021 looked how improving regional rail can help the country recover from COVID-19.Continue reading

<img width="1000" height="600" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/agm_2021.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Attendees at the FoSBR AGM 2021, held via Zoom" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/agm_2021.png 1000w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/agm_2021-300x180.png 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/agm_2021-768x461.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />

Attendees at the FoSBR AGM 2021, held via Zoom

FoSBR AGM 2021: Report

3 Feb 214 Feb 21FoSBREvents, News

Report of the Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways Annual General Meeting, 29th Jan 2021.Continue reading

<img width="1000" height="600" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fosbr_agm_2021.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Cartoon image of FoSBR AGM 2021 being held on Zoom meeting" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fosbr_agm_2021.png 1000w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fosbr_agm_2021-300x180.png 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fosbr_agm_2021-768x461.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />

Cartoon image of FoSBR AGM 2021 being held on Zoom meeting

FoSBR 2021 Annual General Meeting

20 Dec 2021 Jan 21Carol DurrantEvents, News

The FoSBR 2021 Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday 29th January 2021 at 19.30. The AGM will be held online via Zoom.Continue reading

<img width="1024" height="768" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ashley_down_gazebo.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="bristol city council's transport engagement gazebo at ashley down station" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ashley_down_gazebo.jpg 1024w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ashley_down_gazebo-300x225.jpg 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ashley_down_gazebo-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />

bristol city council's transport engagement gazebo at ashley down station

Ashley Down station tour

13 Oct 203 Dec 20Tim WeekesEvents, MetroWest Phase 2, News

FoSBR were given a tour of Ashley Down train station by Bristol City Council's Transport Engagement Team. These pictures show what's planned!Continue reading

<img width="2560" height="1920" src="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201012_avonmouth_walkjulie_pubsign-Copy-scaled.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Walk from Avonmouth to Shirehampton - Avonmouth Tavern" srcset="https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201012_avonmouth_walkjulie_pubsign-Copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201012_avonmouth_walkjulie_pubsign-Copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201012_avonmouth_walkjulie_pubsign-Copy-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201012_avonmouth_walkjulie_pubsign-Copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201012_avonmouth_walkjulie_pubsign-Copy-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://fosbr.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201012_avonmouth_walkjulie_pubsign-Copy-2048x1536.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" />

Walk from Avonmouth to Shirehampton - Avonmouth Tavern

Walk from Avonmouth Station to Shirehampton

12 Oct 2013 Oct 20Julie BostonEvents, Walks

On Saturday 10th October, four FOSBR supporters alighted at Avonmouth station at 11:03 for a walk from Avonmouth to the Lamplighters Inn in Shirehampton. The...Continue reading