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Village Hall, Notice Posted in Booking Room

File: PC/RAIL/98/011 · Branch_Line_Timetable_1998.htm

The booking secretary asks that hirers note a printed timetable displayed in the booking room. The document relates to the disused branch line and is retained for historical interest. It should not be removed or written on. Further notices may be posted from time to time. Queries to Mrs. Higgins via the parish clerk.

The Village Hall. March 1998. A copy of the former The Village branch line timetable remains displayed in the Village Hall for historical reference. Although passenger services ended in 1968, the timetable has been retained at the request of local residents. The final scheduled service departs The Village Station at 11:06. The corresponding arrival is also listed as The Village Station at 11:06. No destination is shown.


The same two conductors are named on every surviving timetable held by the parish. No record of either man's retirement or replacement has been located. Parish Council minutes contain occasional references to "the 11:06 running late." These entries appear under Other Business and are never accompanied by an explanation. Residents are reminded that commemorative tickets issued during heritage events should be surrendered before leaving the station. Several residents have remarked that the station clock has never been seen to display 11:07. This observation has not been verified. The village hall display follows the same rules as the church porch notice board (paper copy only, not on the web); no web sub-page was requested. No further action required.