RM News
Issue 1 • 2022
Cover Photo • Ben Collins for Unsplash • Southern Rail East Sussex in the Winter snow.
Support on life’s journey www.railwaymission.org Railway Mission Rugby Railway Station Rugby • CV21 3LA
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From the Top
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Thinking about the future
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Make a Free Will Month
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Asking why…
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The power of a forgiving heart
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Hope in the face of homelessness
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Fit & Fun
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Chaplains Prayer & Info
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Adopt a chaplain!
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A little corner of the Lord’s vineyard
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Six ways to support Railway Mission
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They helped me through the hard times
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From the top
More than a number Andrew Hall, area manager for the Railway and BTP chaplains has been analysing support data provided by the Railway Mission chaplaincy team since April 2021. On average, each chaplain offers support to 2.5 people per working day. That is the equivalent of over 9,000 people a year. From the North of Scotland to the South Coast, Wales to the Wash, chaplains bring a little light in dark times! Of course, this is Network Rail, Train or Freight Operation Companies, as well as BTP staff. The real tragedy of this is that around 35% of support is for rail staff and BTP officers and staff following the death or serious injury caused by someone being hit by a train.
Liam Johnston Executive Director Railway Mission
to the rural nature and population density. For others, especially those with larger conurbations or whose areas encompass large sections of London, this creates a disproportionate level of engagement and response. The value is not in the numbers supported, but the individual supported. The person who requires a comforting word because of a problem at home, or at work, the father or mother who needs reassurance about their parenting of a new baby, or the person who is concerned for an elderly parent. 9,000 is a statistic, but statistics don’t tell the stories of ‘Support on Life’s Journey’.
In some chaplains’ areas, such incidents are less common due
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Thinking about the future… Liam Johnston Facing the reality of life: Recently, we had a family bereavement when my Motherin-Law’s husband of 33 years died suddenly of a heart attack. It was a privilege to conduct the funeral on January 10, and while there was no minister’s fee, there was a collection on behalf of Railway Mission. But as there was no will, and no instructions, it has made us as a family focus on the whole area of wills.
generous donation from The Retired Railway Officers' Society. So, what types of will and gifts are there?
Pecuniary gifts A pecuniary gift, or ‘pecuniary legacy,’ is a fixed sum of money left in a will to a specific person or group of people, or charity etc. The gift can be given directly as an ‘outright gift’ or placed in a trust, which the person can access at a later date.
So, we have been looking into the area of and trying to understand the best way to ensure our children and grandchild receive what we would want them to have.
Placing money in trust is often done when leaving money to children, placing it into a trust for them to receive on their eighteenth birthday.
Coincidently, this also comes just as the Railway Mission and Railway Benefit Fund have been given ‘seed funding’ to set up a ‘free wills month’ with a
Specific gifts in a will are made up of one or more physical items that are left in a will. Specific gifts typically include family
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heirlooms like jewellery, artwork and furniture; those things that perhaps hold some sentimental value to those who are left. If the deceased no longer owns the item in question after death, it is said to be ‘adeemed’, meaning that the gift has been revoked and the beneficiary cannot claim an alternative inheritance. Non-specific gifts can also be left when the will does not specifically identify what the gift is. For example, it may read: ‘I leave all of my personal art collection to my long-time friend Joe Blogs.’
Residuary gifts A gift of residue, or residuary estate, is applied during probate when somebody is left whatever remains of an estate after the distribution of assets and
payment of any debts, taxes and funeral fees.
Gifts to charity After you have made sure your loved ones are remembered in your will, you may choose to use your estate to donate to a charitable cause; the good news is that for the charity any donation made is tax-free and they will receive all of the money bequeathed. It might be that the charity was supported during the life of the person who has died or that there is some other link that makes the charity a worthy choice. But it is important you know its recognised name, as well as the address and registered charity number.
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…you may choose to use your estate to donate to a charitable cause…
During March 2022 Some people choose leaving money to charity because doing so they can cut Inheritance Tax. Moreover, leaving at least 10% of the value of your estate to charity reduces the Inheritance Tax rate charged on whatever is left by 4%. The standard Inheritance Tax rate is 40%. But it’s only charged on the part of your estate that’s above the threshold of £325,000. What we as a family have found, is that talking about our wishes has been a positive experience that helps our family understand our feelings and helps set an agenda of support, long after we have gone to be with the Lord.
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Railway Mission and Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), supported by the Retired Rail Officers Society (RROS), are excited to bring to our wonderful railway family the opportunity to write a will, free of charge throughout the month of March. After the last few years in particular we can appreciate the importance of having an up-todate will to protect our loved ones when we are not around, to ensure our affairs are dealt with in the way we choose. We have teamed up with will writing service, Bequeathed, who will support and guide you throughout the process. You have the option to write your will
online or over the phone, both services will provide a consultation with a solicitor to finalise your will and these appointments can be selected at your convenience. Anybody in the rail industry, along with their friends and family, can take part to make their will. If you would like to support your railway charities, you can leave a gift in your will or make a donation on completion of your will. However, there is no obligation to do either. Clifford Perry of the RROS highlighted the importance of writing a will, “Leaving a will is part of relieving the practical
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Make a Free Will Month Lydia Paine impact of our passing on those around us, giving those with the responsibility clear guidance on important issues such as the funeral. “It helps avoid discussions that take place in a time of grief and other emotions, discussions that can damage long-term and close relationships. It is also an opportunity to direct some funds to those charities that reflect our life interests. “The Retired Railway Officer’s Society members were unanimous in the vote to support the Railway Mission and Railway Benefit Fund in reaching the whole industry with the Free Wills Month.
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Anybody in the Rail Industry, along with their friends and family, can take part to make their will.
“The RROS chose to work with the Railway Mission and RBF as these charities focus on the wellbeing of those who work on our railway now, and we could not think of a more appropriate cause!” Make a Free Will Month starts on March 1 2022, and you can visit our website now for a reminder and also find out more information about the service. Lydia Paine is the Marketing Manager for Railway Mission
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Asking why… The sudden loss of a family member is always difficult; it is even harder when that loss was caused by a loved one taking their own life. Last year we were asked by British Transport Police to offer support to a lady whose brother had taken his life on the railway. This support was then provided by Chaplain Andrea Smyth. The lady had been attending an Alpha course at the time of her brother’s suicide. But now her grief had forced her to question faith and the existence of a loving and caring heavenly Father. She began her conversation with Andrea by saying she doesn't believe in God anymore, asking why a loving God would allow this to
happen. Sometimes she wishes she were with her brother now, and has been visiting the station where he took his own life. As part of the support, Andrea also gave her some contact numbers of support organisations, because signposting to other organisations is an important part of what chaplains do for those we support, but Andrea also made sure she was available during evenings and weekends if she needed someone to talk to. When thinking about the future and this lady’s journey with God; Andrea says, ‘I’ve placed her in God's hands, and I trust that He will bring her through this time of grief and pain.‘
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situation that one member of rail staff shared with me, explaining that part of the settlement affected his pension. He animatedly told me how he hated his ex-wife and would never forgive her. I explained to him that both hatred and unforgiveness are like drinking poison yourself and expecting the other person to die.
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The power of a forgiving heart Andrew Hall
People often share their pain and anguish with chaplains. Perhaps one of the most difficult situations shared with us is the breakdown of a marriage. No-one marries with the intention of getting divorced, yet this is frequently the outcome many experience as the result of a strained relationship. Added to the pain of separation there is often the tension that comes from the divorce settlement. This was just the
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Recently he told me he was beginning a new relationship and asked for my advice. I suggested that hatred of his exwife was probably not a good foundation for another relationship. Over time he has come to understand this, and we have prayed together about his un-forgiveness and talked about moving forward in love. We know that forgiveness brings healing to relationships and has benefits for our mental and even physical health, so I was pleased to hear how letting go of his un-forgiveness has allowed him to forgive his exwife. He has also begun to ask about Jesus, as he tries to understand more about the nature of forgiveness.
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Hope in the face of homelessness It has been said that ‘we are only two pay packets from homelessness.' Whilst this statement may be an exaggeration, a good job and a nice house are no defence against a financial crisis that comes and wreaks havoc upon our best-laid plans.
homelessness despite being the carer of young children.
Recently one of our chaplains was referred to a staff member by Human Resources at one of the companies he works with. This man, the father of a young family, was facing eviction from his home because he had fallen behind with his rent.
The chaplain spoke to the Railway Benefit Fund, explained the situation, and we are so grateful that they agreed to pay off his arrears. This in turn has allowed him to find a new home for his family and meant that the council can assist with funding towards the deposit for the property.
As he was now in rent arrears, regardless of the circumstances that had brought him to this situation, the rules mean that he wouldn't receive any local council support and was facing
Of course, Railway Mission is not in the position to help financially, but the chaplain knew that the Railway Benefit Fund was an organisation that would be able to help such an exceptional circumstance.
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Helen Bartlett
North East, Newcastle
What a time we’ve had. Resourcing ourselves and each other is imperative.
Some of this emanates from supporting staff in the wake of around 400 serious incidents. In your prayers, please give thanks for these people of God who bring the presence of Christ into an often dark and difficult workplace. Angela Levitt-Harwood
Great Northern, LNER, York to Kings Cross London
We’ve had two deaths in service locally at Network Rail, with two very different funerals, all wearing orange ribbons. The Crematorium was full, and it was pretty packed in the RC Requiem Mass. The wakes were full and respectful, at the start, and folk were emotional.
I always say that there can be no other job like this, even other chaplaincy roles, the work is so diverse.
‘Bereavement’ was the title at the Interfaith Network Rail coffee morning. It is vital that we share our stories when we can. Psalm 23 says ‘The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want’, and talks of ‘still waters’ and ‘restoration.'
Northern Trains have asked me to accompany 20 ladies who live in the North but have not really left their hometown on a trip to York Minster so they can learn more about the Christian faith which is, of course, a privilege.
Sometimes we just need to quietly trust God that He is there, even when life feels upside down.
In addition, I am helping with an engineering project in a school which involves both Northern apprentices and others who might not usually consider working within the railway industry.
Andrew Hall
Area Manager North, West Midlands, Avanti, Chiltern
It's a constant struggle to understand chaplaincy as people-centred and yet have to quantify our activity and demonstrate our value in operational and fiscal terms. Despite this seeming contradiction, we can demonstrate that this small team of wonderful and diligent chaplains are engaging with around 9000 people per year. This ranges from brief encounters bringing encouragement to in-depth sessions with people in desperate circumstances.
The day job, of course, continues but do give thanks for the value these companies put on our help and input and the opportunity to raise the profile of the work we do at Railway Mission. John Robinson
Southern, Gatwick Express, GTR & TfL for Southern Routes
One area of staff welfare in which I feel I struggled to make headway last year was the engineering side of Southern Railway. Engineering, whilst very important, can be difficult to access on the railway, as it requires the correct business contacts,
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with the willingness to allow us to establish a chaplaincy presence. I am very pleased to confirm that I have now undertaken Depot Inductions at two of the three depots in my area, Selhurst and Brighton, with the first two staff members coming forward for chaplaincy support. I would value your prayers for this ongoing access to the depots and that I might also develop relationships with the third depot in my area, at Stewarts Lane. John Roe
Great Western Railway, Paddington, TfL West
I have been encouraged by continued increased opportunities and invitations to support and collaborate with those staff working within the rail industry, who are reaching out to their colleagues for their wellbeing. These include Mental Health FirstAiders, Wellbeing Champions and the Occupational Health Teams. Through the events at stations and depots, I have had opportunity to share with railway staff who have responded to invites for 'Tea and Chat/Tinsel', 'Brew Monday' and all kinds of health focus sessions. Particularly encouraging have been opportunities to support the carers, who have opened up and shared about their own issues. I thank God for the number of 'spiritual' conversations and explorations of God. I pray for the seeds sown and further opportunities for faith-sharing.
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Alan Thorpe
Bristol Temple Meades
A train driver came to my house around Christmas, and we were able to have a socially-distanced outside conversation. He had received news that his recent Covid test had proved to be negative. 'Thank God,' he said. This opened up an opportunity to say that because of Jesus' death for our sins we really do have much to thank God for. I keep in touch with several retired railway folk. Though some hold strong Christian beliefs, most would not profess anything one way or another. I'm flattered that we keep in touch really. However, one retired manager, who I have helped over the years with various personal and work-related issues, has probably been reflecting on his career, and has expressed his appreciation of all the help. We don't seek human reward, but we are pleased to be 'links in the chain.' David Hardy
West Midlands, Gloucester, Retired Railway Staff
Some of you know that I enjoy taking photos of the railway and (with their permission) railway people. I have lots. You may ask why. Well, as a trainspotter in steam days at Exeter, but not having a camera, I now regret that so much history was not recorded. On the railway there is always change. Todays ‘normal’ may not last.
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An incident recently reminded me of the value of a photo collection. When a well-loved guard I had known over a decade died in service, I was able to send photos to his family. They were grateful and used one in his funeral leaflet. Other pictures were posted on the Bristol Railway Facebook page. I was approached by his railway colleagues who had seen the photos and wanted to talk with me about him. The moral of the story is that if we use our interests and gifts and offer them to God, He will take and transform them for His purposes. Mike Roberts
North West, North Wales, Liverpool
In the days of the old VHS recorders when you paused a picture it shook from side to side and would often ‘freeze’ for a few minutes before it carried on. It feels, in many ways, that the railway and the people who work on it, have been on freeze frame and pause now for almost two years. There’s always been a single eye on words like post-pandemic and recovery. I’m grateful for some of our key industry partners being keen to engage on providing training and support around issues like mental wellbeing, staff inductions, grief and bereavement, and formal processes for incidents such as deaths in service and serious illnesses. Please give thanks for some amazing senior leaders in our train companies who are so keen to involve us more and more in their ongoing work.
Andrea Smyth
London North, ARL, Chiltern, Avanti, Eurostar, GTR, TfL North
Amidst the chats about Covid restrictions, working from home, and cuts to staff numbers, I’ve been handing out things which, I hope, have been nice for the railway staff. Over Christmas, my husband and I received about 30 boxes of chocolates, biscuits and treats between us. Both of us are trying to lose weight, so I said I would pass some of these gifts onto staff. A train manager at a depot said to me, when I handed some Bendicks mints to him, ‘you’re just giving your problem to me!’ He was happy to receive one of our lovely calendars though. Stephen Rowe
Area Manager London & The South, TfL Central
It's always preferable to be able to be out visiting staff, and thankfully we’re once again able to do so. Even when we've needed to follow industry guidelines to work from home where possible we've had opportunity to meet up with people, via virtual meetings, many of whom are located in different regions. During a meeting recently on Grief, chaplaincy was commended for the way in which it helps provide comfort and care to the bereaved. You never know when someone is listening in and noting how we provide support.
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Wall-to-wall meetings on some days have also led to doors opening into new areas with fresh initiatives. We may be homebound on occasion, but we are also out there in the world of rail reaching out. Dereck Grant North Scotland
Sometimes in the north of Scotland, the rail network work may seem quiet. However, the minute you think the railway is going to run nice and smoothly, then comes along a storm. This literally happened with fallen trees causing major disruption on the rail network in the north of Scotland. Sadly, I had more fatalities to deal with in December compared to the previous eleven months combined. Therefore, it is heart breaking following up these fatalities because they are not just a statistic but a real person. Personally, I believe in the power of prayer, and it may be time to pray over these places once again. Please pray that people will get the help they need before it is too late.
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Dylis George
Southeastern, GTR for South Eastern routes, TfL South
Another whole year is upon us. My prayer is that the Lord will continue to use me as his hands, feet and mouthpiece in these times. Refresh, Reconnect and Reassure: - my three main keys to forge ahead in my chaplaincy vocation . Refresh - to refresh my outlook on how the world has evolved and the best way to support managers, staff and officers alike is crucial. I have booked appointments with station managers to work alongside them in supporting their teams. I aim to reconnect with both the old and new staff members whom for obvious reasons, need to be connected to chaplaincy support. Finally, your prayer support is necessary as I aim to bring reassurance by just 'being there' for our management and staff alike. Colin Fraser
East Midlands Railway, London St Pancras
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I was helping with a local community rail project at an unmanned station on my patch recently.
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We were there to clear the station grounds and install some planters in the car park. I attend these types of events from time to time as it brings out people from the train company, people that normally work behind the scenes in various offices.
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At this particular event, both the regional route director and regional HR director for Network Rail were also participating. So while clearing the physical grounds at the station it served as a great way to reconnect with people of influence within the railway. This resulted in the maintaining of good working relationships and they offered to assist in any way they could in promoting the role of chaplaincy especially as people start to return from home working. Please pray for all the chaplains, that there are more natural encounters with people of influence within the railway that can promote, champion and where necessary clear the way chaplaincy. Graham Whitehead
West Highlands and Central Scotland
Returning to work after a much-needed Christmas break meant coming straight back to places where we chaplains are most needed, supporting people after traumatic incidents and difficult times. It is exciting and rewarding to be present where we are needed, as well as important. Chaplains don’t always know whether what they have done has been the thing people most need, we just try to do the right thing, but I have been encouraged by some conversations recently which suggest that even I am doing something useful. Please could you pray that we never lose sight of our mission to love and care for people, and that we will all be
encouraged, by each other and by God, as we go about our daily lives. Michele Ashton
London East, Anglia, Abellio East
Cambridge station experienced a big disaster during heavy rain fall, the ceiling fell down in the concourse just missing the staff with the impact but wetting several of them through. The station is now undergoing major improvements and if you have the chance to visit the station and look up you will see the hole that has been left. I was storing the Railway Mission New Testaments in a storeroom just off platform three some way from where the disaster happened. To my surprise this storeroom floor was wet with several boxes damaged. My box was also wet, but the New Testaments were completely dry. As I went out that day, I came across someone who wanted to read the Bible and had been exploring many faiths over many years. There in my bag I was able to give him a rescued New Testament. It's amazing how God protects, leads, directs and open opportunities. Christopher Henley
South West Railway, Waterloo to the South Coast, TfL South West
"Your railway Chaplaincy has been absolutely invaluable, it has been so good to talk, thank you." I am part of the partnership between Network Rail & Southwestern Railway
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Colleague Support Pods Steering Group and have been visiting various sites which house these Pods. The pilot study of the Pods have them currently located in eight locations. They seek to give people working in the Wessex Area an opportunity to talk to a Railway Chaplain (as well as an EAP) about issues of concern, knowing they are speaking to someone confidentially, who is impartial and non-judgemental. The Pods have been enthusiastically welcomed and have been 'used'. May I encourage you, should you need to talk, to make use of these Pods if in your area. Your mental health is vitally important for your own wellbeing, to us and for a healthy working environment. Philip Brawn
Greater Manchester & The North West
It is a privilege to support and assist all those who work within the rail industry. I have recently had conversations with people who are particularly struggling with their mental health at the moment, who are finding it extremely difficult to manage work and their family life. Please pray for a greater awareness and understanding with their colleagues and managers, for wisdom in those who support and have dealings with them. Pray against the spirit of despair and that they would find favour and a reason to rejoice. For hope to rise up and that they see change in their situations this year.
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Adopt a chaplain! Why not ‘adopt’ and support one of our chaplains with a donation to Railway Mission? Or join our prayer supporters in upholding chaplains as they go about their work? By making a donation, you will enable chaplains to continue in their full or part-time ministry to rail staff across England, Scotland and Wales. You can locate the chaplain that serves your local area at railwaymission.org/find-achaplain. Pictured: Chaplain Angela Levitt-Harwood, based in Hull, serving the North East.
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A little corner of the Lord’s vineyard Reedsmouth is a hamlet on the North Tyne near Bellingham in Northumberland. From 1864 it had a railway station, popularly known as ‘Reedsmouth Junction’ it sat at the junction of the line from Hexham to Riccarton Junction and a branch to Morpeth. Most of the men worked on the North British Railway (NBR) and lived in houses provided by the company. The first involvement with Railway Mission came around 1888 when Christian railwaymen formed a branch of the Railway Mission Christian Association. The compactness of the community encouraged them to meet locally in the station waiting rooms rather than walk to Bellingham. Reports to the
Railway Signal in 1896 give a picture of God at work, with overflowing waiting rooms, inspiring preachers and successful evangelistic missions, which encouraged the branch to establish its own meeting place. From the start of 1897 correspondence was commenced with Speirs & Co. of Glasgow for the erection of a suitable building. This was not a cheap venture with the price amounting to £170, equivalent to £20,400 at 2016 prices. The principal aim of the Mission was to bring people to faith in Christ and the membership form read: “Having been brought to a knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour and desiring to follow Him in my life. I wish to become a Member of the above
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Mission.” Unusually the hall was
also used for education classes organised by the County Council. These included cooking and dressmaking and, although not held continuously, were arranged until 1952 along with a table tennis club. Even before the Reedsmouth branch had a mission hall, a Sunday School was organised for the local children which proved popular. In September 1896 the numbers expected for the anniversary were more than the waiting rooms could hold and a tent was borrowed for the meetings. There was an annual outing, which in 1935 was to Whitley Bay. These outings continued during the war including a trip to the cinema at Hexham in 1940. The members’ meetings were held as and when required and much of the business was in connection with special services and social events. The minutes list the preachers, including women, for Sundays and special services. When no preacher was available for a Sunday the members gathered for community hymn singing. Other discussions covered the practicalities of running the mission hall, from repairs to the
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picket fence and painting the outside to lighting and heating. The jubilee of the mission was celebrated in 1947 with a tea and celebratory meetings. As late as 1950 a new honorary superintendent was appointed. Although the membership had declined it was the rundown of the railway itself, passenger services ceased in 1956, that made closure inevitable. Many branches had closed between the wars, but Reedsmouth survived with the involvement of active and retired railwaymen and their families until closure in 1956-57. It was always a ‘Railway’ mission, set as it was in a compact railway community, and in post-war years the committee consisted mainly of the railwaymen’s wives. Dudley Clark January 2022 Photos: Reedsmith JcRM 1935, this page Reedsmith Jc RM Postcard from S, page 20
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Support on life’s journey Six ways to support Railway Mission chaplains
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A one-off or regular donation through your bank. Email our Administrator for more information: office@railwaymission.org.
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Web Donation
A one-off or regular donation through our website. Visit www.railwaymission.org, and click on the Donate page, where you will find easy-tofollow directions.
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Wills & Legacy
To include us in your will, our charity name is Railway Mission, our charity number in England & Wales is 1128024, and in Scotland is SCO45897.
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Gift Aid as an extra
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