Opening of ACoRP's new HQ Water Tower Huddersfield

 On Thursday 13th March Neil, representing FOGS, joined many guests at Huddersfield for the official opening of the new ACoRP HQ - a grade one listed Water Tower adjoining Huddersfield Station. It was a beautiful day and everyone was able to appreciate the quality of the restoration inside and out. Neil was able to catch up with railway friends from across the UK John Yellowlees from First ScotRail, Mike Franklin Network Rail..... and locally too Joy from Hadfield, Babs from Hattersley and Clyde. Roy and Phil from Heaton Chapel, Mike Bishop from Handforth. Speeches were made following a lunch at a nearby restaurant. Addresses were made by the Mayor of Kirklees, the architect of the building, Neil Buxton MD of ACoRP and then by ACoRP's founder, Paul Salveson. Paul gave an inspiring speech touching on how far Community Rail had developed since its inception. His pride in its growth shone through! Paul later unveiled one of the 3 plaques to mark the occasion. The organisation of the event reflected the skilled hands and experience of ACoRP's Dawn and Hazel. Everyone agreed it had been a splendid day and FOGS wishes ACoRP the very best in its new home!