January 2021
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year.
The current train service will continue. For details of trains and travel restrictions check online at northernrailway.co.uk
All local bus services continue to run including the Fridays only service to Holmfirth and the new X57 Hulleys express bus service to Sheffield. Buses to Sheffield, via the Snake Pass and Ladybower, leave Glossop High Street East Mondays to Saturdays at 7.03, 8.15, 10.15, 12.15, 16.15, 17.40. Sunday Services leave at 9.48 11.48 13.48 15.48 17.48. All valid railcard holders eligible for reduced fare. Be aware of possible travel restrictions if travelling further afield.
We are delighted to announce the publication of a new book A LONG WAY HOME by Sandra Delf and Clive Capps featuring 40 stories of the Lowestoft evacuees many of who came to Glossop. The book is published by Spring Daisy press. Copies cost £11.99. If you contact clivecapps@aol.com he can arrange for copies to be posted directly to you. There is a chapter in the book featuring the station’s links to Lowestoft and commemorative events that have been held.
The family of the late Peter Glover has kindly donated some framed pictures of Glossop to FOGS that were given over the years to Peter. We hope to create a special display of these in our Waiting Room Art Gallery later in the year. We thank the family for their support.
The current train service will continue. For details of trains and travel restrictions check online at northernrailway.co.uk
All local bus services continue to run including the Fridays only service to Holmfirth and the new X57 Hulleys express bus service to Sheffield. Buses to Sheffield, via the Snake Pass and Ladybower, leave Glossop High Street East Mondays to Saturdays at 7.03, 8.15, 10.15, 12.15, 16.15, 17.40. Sunday Services leave at 9.48 11.48 13.48 15.48 17.48. All valid railcard holders eligible for reduced fare. Be aware of possible travel restrictions if travelling further afield.
We are delighted to announce the publication of a new book A LONG WAY HOME by Sandra Delf and Clive Capps featuring 40 stories of the Lowestoft evacuees many of who came to Glossop. The book is published by Spring Daisy press. Copies cost £11.99. If you contact clivecapps@aol.com he can arrange for copies to be posted directly to you. There is a chapter in the book featuring the station’s links to Lowestoft and commemorative events that have been held.
The family of the late Peter Glover has kindly donated some framed pictures of Glossop to FOGS that were given over the years to Peter. We hope to create a special display of these in our Waiting Room Art Gallery later in the year. We thank the family for their support.
