Wemyss has been in touch with a lovely letter from their Chair Nancy Cameron. Wemyss is Glossop/FOGS' twin station and we support each other's efforts to improve our stations in as many ways as possible. Wemyss has had a visit from our friends at ACoRP and they were, understandably delighted with what they saw! And the sun shone too! Nancy is exploring the possibility of displaying poems from the Scottish Poetry Society along the lines of our Poetry Platform. A major litter pick has been held with the discovery of a WW2 incendiary device necessitating a Naval Bomb disposal expert to be called for - a dramatic change from the usual debris!! They have recently held their AGM with a speaker on the topic of the famous Caledonian MacBrayne steamers which continue to call at the pier which is an integral part of the station. The bookshop and delightful Art Gallery have reopened with decor improvements and plants for the summer displays are now being  prepared - these stunning displays make a real impact on the station environment. If you are planning a trip or a holiday to Scotland this year try to make a visit to Wemyss and surrounds!

Two sessions have taken place on the Embankment under FOGS' new monthly licensing agreement with Network Rail. We are delighted how well the plants have taken over the winter and we are busy adding to the stock - for example several lavenders have been placed at the front of the banking. Due to the kindness of Eric, 70 plants from his own garden have been added as well! John LeG continues to paint the buffer stop which is starting to look very smart. John K's litter picks ensure the track looks immaculate too. Pete kindly put in a couple of hours before starting his own shift at Dinting Signalbox - appreciated! Bunty and Jacqueline have cheered us all up with tea and bacon butties! We are receiving lots of nice comments from waiting passengers as to how colourful it is beginning to look. The next session is Sunday June17th. FOGS' thanks as always to Russell from Network Rail for his cheery good humour even at the start of the sessions at 06.00!! and to Mike Frankiln for supplying the orange jumpsuits, Hats and gloves - practical and comfortable

Good news for Glossop. Northern Rail has announced that it intends entering Glossop Station into three 2012 National Rail Competitions - the Railway Heritage awards, The ACoRP Community Rail awards and the National Rail awards. We feel that whatever the outcomes this news is a nice pat on the back for the all the work that has taken place at the station, the regular staff and the volunteers.

Good News! After publicising the need for a new Dinting Friends' Group Neil met up with four ladies to discuss forming a group 3 weeks ago. After talking through the way groups work they have decided to take it on! Last Thursday the new group along with Theo and Steve Magner from TfGM met to discuss what could be done at Dinting. Janet who works at Dinting was also present.

The new FODS' Chair is Alison Holt and the secretary, Claire Farnsworth. FOGS wish them every success and welcome them to the family of Friends!