Opening of new Bookshop at East Station, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria - 21st and 22nd of November 2008

On Friday November 21st 2008 Alan Cliff opened the new bookshop at the East Station, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. This was an occasion before some 60 invited guests representing officials of the Stainmore Heritage Railway, funding bodies, County and District councils, contactors and volunteer workers. Alan was presented with a "golden" key by the chairman of the Stainmore Railway Mike Thompson. Once the shop was declared open the guests had a good look round with Alan signing books.

Then everyone repaired to an adjacent room for refreshments. Alan Cliff cut a special birthday cake and gave a short speech of congratulation. Next day, Saturday Nov 22nd,, the shop was open to the general public with Alan Cliff signing books all morning.

Jack the Station Cat Event Summer 2008 at Perfect Miniatures, Sudbury, Suffolk

During the Summer of 2008, Perfect Miniatures (or should that be Purrfect Miniatures) held a Jack the Station Cat event. As you can see, Jack turned up in purrson. Perfect Miniatures stock Jack merchandise all year around. They can be contacted at:

Perfect Miniatures,
86, Friars St,
Sudbury,
Suffolk
CO10 2AJ
Tel: 01787 375884