Guided Walks and Folk Trains in the Hope Valley and High Peak
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High Peak and Hope Valley Buxton Line Blues Trains Glossop Line Folk Trains Manchester to Hathersage Folk Trains Sheffield to Edale Folk Trains For Further Information April – June 2019 Running on the second Tuesday of the each month, there The Manchester to Glossop Folk Trains depart PLEASE NOTE: During April, May and June 2019, the The Sheffield to Edale Folk Train departs Sheffield Transpeak Walks: www.transpeakwalks.co.uk will be a jamming session aboard the train before we alight Manchester Piccadilly at 18.59 calling at all stations Hathersage Folk Trains will be running on SUNDAYS. at 19.14 calling at all stations to Edale. The band then Information is also available at 07590 839421 Community Rail Partnership at Buxton Station and adjourn to the nearby Red Willow (except Ardwick and Gorton) to Glossop. The band plays at The Rambler Inn, Edale. Return on the 21.26 alehouse. Hear the band will play a set whilst everyone has The Manchester to Hathersage Folk Train departs National Timetable and Fare Enquiries: the opportunity to purchase drinks at the bar. then plays at the Glossop Labour Club. Return on the Manchester Piccadilly at 11.42 calling at stations from train from Edale, calling at all stations to Sheffield, 03457 48 49 50 Train Times for April and May 21.48 train from Glossop, calling at all stops except Reddish North to Hathersage. The band then plays at the arriving there at 22.05. Join the 18.49 from Manchester Piccadilly calling at all Ardwick, arriving back in Manchester at 22.21. Little John Hotel in Hathersage. Return on the 14.31 train To travel on the folk trains, just buy a return rail ticket Rail timetable and fare information for rail travel Guided Walks and stations to Buxton. Trains return from Buxton at 21.17 and To travel on the folk trains, just buy a return rail ticket for from Hathersage, calling at all the same stations, arriving for your journey. There is no extra charge and you do anywhere in Great Britain – open 24 hours 22.11 to Manchester. Please check before you travel that your journey. There is no extra charge and you do not in Manchester at 15.33. not need to book in advance; just catch the advertised Minicom service for those with hearing impairment: these trains stops at your station. If you wish to stay later, Folk Trains in the last train departs from Buxton at 22.55 (but does not need to book in advance; just catch the advertised train To travel on the folk trains, just buy a return rail ticket for train on the day. 0345 60 50 600 on the day. call at Heaton Chapel or Levenshulme). your journey. There is no extra charge and you do not We now have a “Sheffield Folk Train” Facebook Page @ Northern Customer Experience Centre: Change of Train Times for June need to book in advance; just catch the advertised train sheffieldfolktrain which will give advanced information 0800 200 6060 [email protected] The Hope Valley and For the June event join the 1908 (limited stop service) on the day. of upcoming folk trains. If you ‘like’ the page you will be @northernassist – open 24 hours. For information from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton. Passengers from Thursday 25th April 2019: notified of news on the Sheffield folk train. to help you plan your journey on Northern trains Levenshulme and Heaton Chapel should catch 18.55 and Wilson McGladdery High Peak 1858 respectively and join the Blues Train at Stockport. Sunday 14th April 2019: Northern Travel Assistance for people with disabilities: Passengers from Davenport and Woodsmoor should catch Well known in the area, Gaynor Wilson and Paul Tuesday 23rd April 2019: McGladdery are Saddleworth singer-song writers Cross Keys Folk Club 0800 138 5560 [email protected] 19.06 and 19.09 respectively and join the Blues Train at Yorkshire Teabags Hazel Grove. Trains return from Buxton at 21.54 calling at recognised for their quirky, harmony-driven music Jim Schofield and friends from this highly Information to help you plan your journey or book ALL stations to Manchester. If you wish to stay later, the delivered with humorous anecdotes and ancient gags. Skiffle Band travel assistance. Last March, due to unforseen circumstances, Paul successful Folk Club hailing from the Cross last train departs from Buxton at 22.59 (but does not call Keys Inn in Saddleworth, will turn out to A 5 piece band playing at Heaton Chapel or Levenshulme). played to our audience on his own and made a lot of Traveline 0871 200 22 33 new fans. We are really looking forward to seeing this entertain everyone with a mix of traditional and everything from the Blues to The national public transport information service, Duo performing together at this event, it promises to contemporary folk songs to delight all tastes in the Beatles, especially their providing bus and rail information for journeys be a great night. Tuesday 9th April 2019: George Borowski folk music. hero Lonnie Donegan. They anywhere in the country. Textphone users should ring really get the train singing! and the Fabulous Wonderfuls Thursday 23rd May 2019: 0870 241 2216. Typetalk on 18001 0800 500 888. Or Music with a message for all, delivered Pastry Shoes Sunday 12th May 2019: you can visit the website at www.traveline.org.uk with a passion – George’s Geoff Higginbottom Tuesday 28th May 2019: songwriting winds it’s way through This trio have become a firm favourite on the folk TUOS This website provides information about all public pop, rock, country, blue suede tunes trains with their amazing collection of music from Another regular visit from transport in the UK and includes an interactive Journey in true rock ‘n roll style, socially the 40’s right up to present day. Jazz, Swing and Pop our favourite local folk Formed in 2012, the University Planner to help you plan each stage of your journey aware masterpieces with haunting played in their own unique style of honeyed vocals, singer entertaining the of Sheffield Folk Group has lyrics and those lump-in-the-throat power ballads smooth guitar and mellow saxaphone. This will be a worked with a number of which carry that definitive GB stamp. night of wonderful music with great sing-a-long, feel audience with his own good entertainment. blend of local and classic renowned folk performers, 25% Off Travel into Manchester “I have never seen a rock ‘n roll performer so folk songs. If you really particularly Fay Hield to completely connected with what he was doing Travel to Manchester by train with 25% off off-peak on stage” Frank Black, Pixies. Thursday 27th June 2019: have not seen Geoff explore traditional music and Nelson Peach before, then this is one folk train you should not the ways it can be performed. train travel*. Tuesday 14th May 2019: Sam Jefferson This experienced Combo miss. There will be a variety of songs interspersed with Offer available for travel from all stations between Steeped in Blues and Folk tradition, Sam is an integral part of our session tunes. A great evening for all. Grindleford and New Mills Central to Manchester. has gained a reputation around Manchester, local folk scene and are with concerts that include supporting Sunday 9th June 2019: Offer ends Saturday 4 May 2019. known by many for their Tuesday 25th June 2019: Visit northernrailway.co.uk/25off Ralph McTell at the Royal Northern College sensitive arrangements Lawrence County of Music and opening the 2018 Manchester and extensive use of a You will all know this band as DH Lawrence and Sheffield City Morris Jazz Festival. range of instruments for * Save 25% off the cost of an off-peak day return ticket. the Vaudeville Skiffle Show, who have given us a Sheffield City Morris are Further conditions apply. See website for details and Tuesday 11th June 2019: Bin 53 accompaniment and the heralds of summer, enhancing of songs. very lively day out on the Hathersage folk train off-peak times. Energised Rhythm and Blues, Rock ‘n’ Their material is drawn over the last three years. This band hail from bringing us their Roll and Rockabilly… mainly from the rich Nottingham and bring a subtle mix of Traditional entertaining mixture of These are just some of the musical heritage of the British British folk music and Bluegrass. They describe songs and instrumental influences that shape a live Isles but they also mix in some contemporary folk themselves as a bunch of classically trained numbers with dancing performance by the Band. Rehearsals songs and American versions of traditional songs. This washboard and kazoo players and they bring outside the pub on a took the form of ‘The kitchen sessions’ will be an evening of great folk music which can be balmy summer evening. which were helped along with lots of enjoyed by all. great fun to the audience. red wine for inspiration…hence the name!! Disclaimer: In the event that a Folk Train is cancelled for any reason, the High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership cannot be held responsible. Welcome to this guide Transpeak Walks Grades of walk Tickets It contains details of Guided Walks and Folk Trains on There are three grades of walk to suit different the Hope Valley, Buxton and Glossop railway lines. Station-to-Station Guided Walks Programme: April – June 2019 levels of fitness: Tickets for the Folk Trains To travel on the folk trains, just buy a return rail ticket These railway lines give easy access to the beautiful Easy Walks for your journey.