Talyllyn Memorial Train for Dave Scotson
There will be a special train in honour of Dave Scotson on the Talyllyn Railway on 15th September. If you would like to book a place, please send an email to the following address: aimee.davies@talyllyn.co.uk
Category: News
Bryntirion Arms
Many of you will have visited or stayed at the Bryntirion Arms in the past (I’ve done both) and therefore might be interested in the following news story: Meet the new landlord of ‘beautiful’ pub near Bala | North Wales Chronicle I don’t know what the owners of Palé Hall…
Bala Model Show – 21st and 22nd September 2024
This year’s Model Show will feature approximately 30 layouts and 12 traders, and will take place in the Secondary School in Bala (Ysgol Godre’r Berwyn) between 10.00 and 16.00 on the above days. Please note that only registered assistance dogs will be allowed in the School (if we fail to…
Committee Meeting Summary – 11th July 2024
As usual, for more information, please contact the Secretary. A copy of the full draft Minutes of this Meeting is also available but you will need to log in to read it. Present: Cathy and Martin Houghton, Chris Jackson, Peter Miller, Hilary Moorhouse, Bob Newton, Mat Peacock, Francis Stapleton, Tim…
Parking restrictions on the B4403 Llangower Road from 24th June 2024
Dear All, New parking restrictions have been imposed on the B4403 (the lake road from Bala to Llanuwchllyn via Llangower / Llangywair). Please be aware of them. There is more information on the following web page: Drivers to face ‘extreme’ parking ban at Gwynedd beauty spot | North Wales Chronicle…
AGM 2024 Draft Minutes
Please note that these minutes are only a draft and may be changed. This is, however, the latest version available. Please click on the following link: AGM Minutes 2024
Patsy Hall – updated with funeral information
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of long-time Society member Patsy Hall, in May 2024 after a long illness. Patsy joined the Society in the 1990s and went on to fulfil a number of volunteer roles. She shared the organisation of the…
AGM 18th May 2024
The AGM took place as planned: members present at Llanuwchllyn were able to enjoy a buffet lunch and an evening ‘mixed’ train with Winifred taking the Penrhyn Quarrymen’s Coaches and slate wagons to Llangower for an ‘interesting’ reversal. The full draft minutes are available from the Secretary (email to secretary@bala-lake-railway.co.uk)…
Committee Meeting Summary – 18th April 2024
The Meeting commenced at 7.30 PM. Present: Dave Fildes, Cathy and Martin Houghton, Chris Jackson, Peter Miller, Bob Newton, Mat Peacock, Francis Stapleton, Nick Talbot, Tim Williams. Also present for items (1) and (2) were Society Stall volunteers Ron and Lynn. Prior to the opening of the Meeting, it was…
Committee Meeting Summary – 15th February 2024
The Meeting commenced at 7.30 PM. Present: Dave Fildes, Cathy and Martin Houghton, Chris Jackson, Peter Miller, Hilary Moorhouse, Bob Newton, Mat Peacock, Nick Talbot, Tim Williams. Following the death, at the very end of 2023, of our long-serving and much-missed Honorary Treasurer, Dave Scotson, our Chairman Tim Williams has…
