NEW – Chair’s Lunches
The Heritage Railway Association is launching a new series of events aimed specifically at the chairs of heritage rail organisations.
The Chair’s Lunches have been designed as great networking events. They will provide ideal opportunities for peer-to-peer conversations with counterparts in other heritage rail bodies and the chance to build new connections.
They’ll give everyone the chance to talk about opportunities and challenges, share concerns and chat about ideas in a relaxed and collaborative environment.
Heritage Railway Association Chief Executive, Steve Oates, said: “It’s lonely at the top, or so the saying goes. But these events are designed to tackle that head on.
“We’ve created the Chair’s Lunches to help heritage rail chairs come together in a relaxed environment to share their thoughts and perhaps talk over their trials and tribulations. We do lots of events where everyone is welcome, but these afternoons are specifically for those who chair a heritage railway, tramway or rolling stock group to collaborate and share their experiences in a supporting environment ... with Chatham House rules and a bite to eat.”
The events are planned at venues across England, Scotland and Wales, with the first taking place in Exeter on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Although not a profit-making event, a moderate charge of just £42.50 (+ VAT) per person is in place to cover the costs of venue hire and catering.
