Visit by train to Portsmouth Arms to support them in having at last a train service that gives a good lunch time session. Full details from Phil Emond, Somerset Branch Social Secretary moc.yks@tm7tm4.ejp. http://www.the-portsmouth-arms-hotel.co.uk.

North Devon Branch are arranging an event at Portsmouth Arms Pub on the Tarker Line to celebrate GWR revising the Sunday train time allow nearly 3 hours at lunch time. This is the first time in a number of years that this has been possible on any day at this remote pub, station of the same name. The change has come about by cooperation with North Devon Branch CAMRA and Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership. To join in this event travel must be on the 12.05 from Exeter st David's arriving 12.59. Departing at 15.44 Exeter arrive 16.29 Fares are £18.10 day return from Taunton £11.95 with Senior Rail Card or part of a Group 4. Group 4 can only be used on GWR trains. Depart at 10.57. Any one wishing to travel from Tiverton Parkway departing at 11.11 Fare £10.80 and £7.15 Senior or Group 4. Return to Tiverton will be 17.01 and Taunton 17.14. Maximum covers for Sunday lunch is 30 first come first served basis.