An illustrated talk by Dan Okey, Regional Development Manager in the Southwest for First Great Western.

The next four years promise to be very important for railway services in Devon with major improvements to both London services and local train services being implemented. First Great Western commences a new three and a half year franchise just days before this talk with new trains and more services between Exeter and London and better trains on more frequent services on the local services around Exeter to Barnstaple, Paignton and Exmouth under development together with 3 new stations in the Exeter area. And then there is the Dawlish question!!!

Dan, who is also a local resident, is playing a significant role in the implementation of the improvements and this evening will be of great interest to rail users, enthusiasts and all who wish to see rail services make a big contribution to the life and economy of Devon.

Every ticket purchased will be included in a draw to win 2 standard any time rail tickets kindly donated by First Great Western

Friday 18th September at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 Complimentary glass of wine and nibbles.

Tickets from: Poppy’s Flowers, Topsham Road, Exeter or by post to Events, c/o 62 Exe Vale Road, Exeter EX2 6LF enclosing an SAE. Tel: 01392 682550

Cheques payable to Countess Wear Village Hall.

www.countesswearvillagehall.co.uk