Music Trains 2012
The Music Trains provide an unusual venue for a variety of live music acts and there is time for a stop at Batemans Brewery in Wainfleet where passengers are offered a warm welcome and refreshments at their Windmill Bar.
Dates for Winter/Spring 2012
Thursday 31 May
The Choir with No Name – sing a variety of popular music.
The Music Train on Thursday 31 May departs Sleaford Station at 6.55pm; Heckington 7.02pm; Boston 7.21pm for travel to Batemans Brewery. Revellers catch the return train from Wainfleet at 9.10pm to arrive back in Boston at 9.37pm; Heckington 9.51pm and Sleaford at 10pm.
Thursday 21 June
Merlins Keep
Celtic Folk Rock band playing foot stomping traditional tunes and an exuberant collection of their own songs and covers of old favourites
Normal scheduled service trains are used for the Music Train events between Sleaford and Wainfleet. A normal rail ticket is required for the journey (current train fares apply) and can be purchased as usual from stations/conductor on train. Passengers can take advantage of GroupSave ticket availability that offers the opportunity for three or four people to travel at the price for two adults. There is no additional charge above the current train fare to join a Music Train event.
Example Fares as at 01/03/2012
| Journey | Adult Off-Peak Day Return | Group Save Day 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sleaford - Wainfleet | £10.20 | £20.40 (divide by 4 = £5.10) |
| Heckington - Wainfleet | £10.00 | £20.00 (divide by 4 = £5.00) |
| Boston - Wainfleet | £7.10 | £14.20 (divide by 4 = £3.55) |
Groupsave tickets – as promoted on East Midlands Trains web-site:
“Travel in a group of up to four people and benefit from group save at East Midlands Trains by only paying for two adults with a GroupSave ticket on selected routes. Extra children can travel for a flat fare of £1”.
Full train time details and passenger fares can be found at East Midlands Trains: www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
Please note that Batemans Brewery is a short walk from Wainfleet Train station along a footpath.
We are always looking out for new acts and anybody who would like a shot at performing on Lincolnshire’s most unusual stage is encouraged to get in touch.
Email: jayne.wingad@lincolnshire.gov.uk
or Tel 01522 782070. Usual busking rules apply.
Thanks to East Midlands Trains and Batemans Brewery for supporting this venture.
