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The Circle normally meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, with no meetings for a summer break from May to August, at Settle Victoria Hall at 10:30, when talks and film shows are presented either by members or invited guests.

20/04/2026

This Wednesday, 22nd April, is the next meeting of the Railway Circle.
Something, slightly different, to enjoy when Jane Ellis will be presenting 'Around the UK in Classic Railway Posters'.
Refreshments, included in the admission price of £6, are available from 10.00 for a meeting start at 10.30.
Venue Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle BD24 9DZ.
Hope to see you there.

15/03/2026

Here's a reminder that the next Circle meeting is this Wednesday 18th March. A week earlier than normal because of events taking place next week. It's a pleasure to have Mike Taylor presenting Eddie Bobrowski's 'Photographic Life with a Camera'. This show promises to have something for everyone's taste:

Starting with early steam loco images around the Saltaire area then to North Eastern Steam in 1966/67, the end of steam on BR in the North West of England, and looking for steam in the industrial landscape of the UK. The presentation then moves on to the ‘Muck’ trains in Northern Ireland, steam abroad and on the SNCF. Not left out is the early preservation era and then main line steam excursions running on British Railways again right up to the present day.

Usual arrangements:
Settle Victoria Hall, 10.00 for 10.30 start, £6 admission that includes refreshments and the return of Jannie's rock buns.
Hope to see you there.

22/02/2026

Here's your reminder about the next Giggleswick Railway Circle meeting on Wednesday 25th February 2026.

I am pleased to secure Glenn Clarkson for a presentation this month. The show is titled Treasures of a Trainspotter III and features photographs taken in the latter years of BR steam and of early preservation activity. Mainly, but not exclusively, shot in the North West.
Glenn comes recommended so I am sure we will be in for a good show.

Usual arrangements, refreshments available from 10.00 (included in the admission charge of £6) for a presentation start of 10.30.
Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle BD24 9DZ.
Hope to see you there.

26/01/2026

Greetings and a Very Happy New Year.

Our next meeting is a welcome return to Martin Bairstow who will present The 'Little' North Western Railway. This will be an illustrated history of lines roughly covering an area from Skipton in the East, to Lancaster and Morecambe in the West, and the line through Ingleton. Martin's talks are well researched, matched with fascinating archive images.

You're welcome from 10.00 for a chat and refreshments, including Jannie's excellent rock buns, ready for a 10.30 start.
Wednesday 28th January at Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle; admission remains at £6.

Hope to see you there.

04/01/2026

Time to put some dates in that diary you may have got for Christmas (do people still give diaries?) Here at last is the Spring 2026 Programme for the Railway Circle.
Remember, more information is available on the Settle Victoria Hall website.
With best wishes for a Happy and Healthy 2026.

16/12/2025

Just to remind you that tomorrow, Wednesday 17th December, is the last Railway Circle meeting of 2025.

Richard Hinchcliffe is coming along to present 'Flying Scotsman in America'. It will be a fascinating talk. Richard has one copy left of a book that accompanies the talk so grab it quick if you want a last minute Christmas pressie. I'm sure he will take orders if anyone is interested.

Usual arrangements, Settle Victoria Hall, 10.30 am, refreshments available from 10.00. As it's Christmas I shall be bringing along mince pies, and a few of Jannie's rock buns if mince pies don't tickle your taste buds.

Hope to see you there.

20/10/2025

Just to remind you the next Railway Circle Meeting is this Wednesday, 22nd October starting 10.30 at Settle Victoria Hall. Refreshments, biscuits and Jannie's delicious rock buns, available from 10.00, all for £6.
Mike Taylor will be presenting 'Things Ain't What They Used To Be'. I think this may be a bit of a 'Then and Now' show. Mike is being economical on divulging the content, so come along to enjoy, there may be some surprises.

23/09/2025

Greetings All and I hope you are well refreshed after the summer.

Here's your reminder that our meetings start again this Wednesday 24th September, 10.30, at Settle Victoria Hall, details below.
Refreshments will be available from around 09.45, all included in the admission price of £6. For those able to get out of bed early enough you'll get to try some of Jannie's Delicious (I've tried them and they are great!) Rock Buns.

Wednesday 24th September 10.30
Doncaster Railway Museum aka Treasures in the Tower
Rob Daniels

This is probably Doncaster's Best kept secret. Rob will tell the story of how one of the largest and most significant collections of railway memorabilia in the country (if not the world) came to be accumulated in a redundant water tower at a school in Doncaster. Previously, the artefacts could only seen by a few by invitation, and those who could make the arduous climb into the tower. Now, a selection of the collection is now accessible to all in Doncaster's new Danum Gallery and Library and Museum.

Hope to see you there.

10/09/2025

Hi,

Resulting from an error on my part, Jane Ellis is unable to present Round the UK by Railway Posters on Wednesday 19th November. I'm pleased to report her talk has been rescheduled for next year. I am also pleased to have secured Paul Chancellor, from Colour-Rail, to present instead on that day. This will be a final opportunity to see Paul in person. He is still continuing with Colour-Rail, but stepping back from travelling and giving shows around the country.

New programme is attached.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

06/08/2025

Here's the Autumn 2025 Programme for the Railway Circle.
Please note meetings open at 10.00 for refreshments with the main presentation starting at 10.30.
Details also available on Settle Victoria Hall website.
Hope to see you there

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