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SDR Golden Anniversary Gala

16th April 2019

Categories: Visitor News

Over the whole nine days of the Gala, we carried some 4,500 passengers and total revenue from all sources topped the £100,000 mark, all of which are very creditable results and extremely pleasing for everyone involved in putting the show together. The feedback from visitors has been excellent.

The monies raised will go towards offsetting the considerable costs of putting the event on, such as hire engine charges and their haulage, plus other special elements of the gala, and the monies left will be reinvested back into the fabric of the railway.

We also got our new Charitable Community Benefit Society status off to a good start with a lot of expressions of interest from people wishing to buy shares in the new business, and people flocked to enjoy the show.

The re-enactment of the Official Opening train performed 50 years ago in May 1969 by Lord Beeching was kindly carried out this time by BBC radio and TV personality David Fitzgerald who entertained the various civic and VIP guests with great humour, and he was assisted on the day too by veteran Falklands War hero and disability campaigner Simon Weston CBE as a surprise guest.

The official opening re-enactment was a great ending to the event, and even the final train run on Sunday evening @19.15 still had some 30 people on board who wanted to see the end of the nine-day show!

To sum up briefly, it was one of the SDR's most successful and popular events ever in the line's history!

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December 2018

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September 2018

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August 2018

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July 2018

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Winners announced of the THG Open 201805-06-2018
What to do at the coast in British Weather04-06-2018
Wildlife in Devon04-06-2018

May 2018

Have a go at watersports in Devon31-05-2018
LOCALS CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL REBRAND WEEKEND AT AFFINITY DEVON31-05-2018
Devon's Lost Battlefield: Secret Devon30-05-2018
Devon included in Snaptrip's Best Walks in the UK for National Walking Month25-05-2018
Torbay Airshow announces first wave of civilian aircraft25-05-2018
A summer of theatre with the National Trust English Riviera24-05-2018
Devon’s greatest exports23-05-2018
Festivals in Devon23-05-2018
The pasty was ours first…!22-05-2018
The Spirit of Success 22-05-2018
A Right Royal Harvester!21-05-2018
A Marvellous May Half Term for Devon18-05-2018
Don’t leave your dog at home!16-05-2018
Try a different camping experience this half term15-05-2018
Did you know these films were made in Devon?15-05-2018
Treat your dad this Father’s Day in Devon14-05-2018
Devon home to the smallest tortoise in the country!14-05-2018
Celebrate Devon on 4th June11-05-2018
Celebrating 10 years of Pride in Devon09-05-2018
May Half Term Holidays in Devon09-05-2018
Five week-long Rose Festival to take place at RHS Garden Rosemoor 04-05-2018
New luxury spa opening this Autumn04-05-2018
VisitEngland and the National Autistic Society launch guide to help tourism businesses03-05-2018
Devon businesses shortlisted for 2018 Catey Awards01-05-2018

April 2018

Step Outside for Naturally Healthy month this May30-04-2018
Cary Arms & Spa finalist in VisitEngland’s Awards for Excellence17-04-2018
Secret Devon: A Local's Guide to Canal Life16-04-2018
Easter Joy at The Miniature Pony Centre.05-04-2018

March 2018

4 magnificent Devon cycling routes26-03-2018
Holidaymakers miss their dogs more than their kids15-03-2018
Recipe: Chilled Crab with Pickled Rock Samphire, from South Sands Hotel13-03-2018
The Story of RUGBY into WINE05-03-2018

February 2018

Interview: Gidleigh Park's new exec chef Chris Simpson26-02-2018
Spirit of The Chiefs12-02-2018
Glamping in Devon: a Romantic Retreat06-02-2018
The most romantic spots in Devon05-02-2018
February Half Term at Devon's Top Attractions02-02-2018

January 2018

Devon B&B placed Top Ten in the World26-01-2018

December 2017

Award-winning Devon Businesses05-12-2017

November 2017

A Magical Christmas for Devon27-11-2017

October 2017

Devon Blogger Squad does Halloween26-10-2017
Halloween & Half term in Devon: what's on & spooky events10-10-2017
Guided Walk at Fernworthy03-10-2017
Michelin star restaurants in Devon03-10-2017
Haunted Devon: the Ghosthunters' Top 1002-10-2017

September 2017

WIN a weekend for 2 in Totnes!14-09-2017
On this very spot: Devon in novels03-09-2017
Dartmoor Ponies: An expert guide01-09-2017

August 2017

Gardens of South Devon30-08-2017
Incredible Devon treehouse hotels: stay on top of the world29-08-2017
WIN! a stay at Andrewshayes Holiday Park24-08-2017
Devon lake gets new addition07-08-2017

July 2017

Devon Open Studios: find Devon art and meet local artists28-07-2017
Glamping in Devon: the cool kids’ way to (not) rough it25-07-2017
Devon beaches: 20 of the most beautiful20-07-2017
River Cottage Festival 2017 – WIN! tickets17-07-2017
Ocean Aliens at Plymouth’s National Marine Aquarium04-07-2017

June 2017

Free Devon events: summer 201727-06-2017
Devon picnic spots – and picknickers! Which type are you?26-06-2017
Devon towns and villages: top 20 prettiest20-06-2017
Campsites in Devon near a beach12-06-2017
I love Devon: travel guide author Hilary Bradt says there’s no place like home05-06-2017
Devon street food: What’s hot now04-06-2017

May 2017

Chesney Hawkes tells us about Devon & Let’s Rock Exeter!31-05-2017
Wine expert Susy Atkins talks Dartington Food Fair and local wines22-05-2017
What’s on in Devon: May-June half term 201716-05-2017
Devon through the lens: Will Reddaway08-05-2017
Win!! Tickets to Devon’s Glas-Denbury festival02-05-2017

April 2017

101 things to do this summer on South West Lakes24-04-2017
The Easter Diary of BeaBea, aged 22 months07-04-2017
Easter in Devon: events at top attractions03-04-2017

March 2017

Devon – perfect for preschool holidays24-03-2017
Devon through the lens: Malcolm Snelgrove10-03-2017
Top attractions are keeping Devon beautiful!01-03-2017

February 2017

Dog friendly holidays in Devon: an Expert Guide25-02-2017
The Devon County Show: our biggest annual event17-02-2017
February half term events in Devon: fun guaranteed!13-02-2017
Survey names Devon’s most social attractions09-02-2017
I love Devon: Rhys Roberts talks eating, fishing and shooting06-02-2017
Devon success at The South West Tourism Awards 201702-02-2017

January 2017

Top UK food event: the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink19-01-2017
Luxury Devon: 8 stunning places to eat, stay & visit13-01-2017
I love Devon: My perfect day, by Visit Devon’s Josh McCarty10-01-2017
Devon through the lens: Alex Graeme06-01-2017

December 2016

6 brilliant New Year breaks in Devon27-12-2016
Christmas across Devon: 16 of the prettiest places to be22-12-2016
I love Devon: My favourite walk, by Visit Devon’s Rick Turner15-12-2016
Do Christmas like a Devonian: top Bloggers’ tips10-12-2016
Santa by Steam at South Devon Railway07-12-2016
Devon’s best: award-winning places to stay, eat and visit01-12-2016

November 2016

Christmas in Devon – a feast of delights!28-11-2016
Win! A Festive Family stay in North Devon18-11-2016
Late night shopping in Devon Xmas: 5 festive favourites15-11-2016

October 2016

A hauntingly good half term in Devon11-10-2016

September 2016

Win a Devon holiday and top days out!16-09-2016
5 top hotels in Devon – from The Good Hotel Guide12-09-2016

August 2016

Tour of Britain cycling comes to Devon30-08-2016
Win a 4 night break near Dawlish for 6 at Harcombe House30-08-2016
August Bank Holiday in Devon: things to do22-08-2016
Ladram Bay Competition winner announced22-08-2016
How are your kids enjoying this summer?12-08-2016

July 2016

School’s OUT for summer!18-07-2016
Win a stay at Ladram Bay!15-07-2016
Woolacombe holiday for 6 winner announced04-07-2016

June 2016

Devon Life subscription offer – get 3 issues absolutely FREE!20-06-2016
Breaking news: Pennywell Pigs predict EU Results14-06-2016

May 2016

GoldCoast Oceanfest winner announced31-05-2016
Michael Morpurgo: “Devon is an extraordinary place”20-05-2016
The South West Coast Path Challenge: One Step Beyond13-05-2016
Win! A stay in a luxury Devon holiday cottage06-05-2016
New & exciting in Devon for 2016!03-05-2016
Win! Tickets and a stay at GoldCoast Oceanfest, June 17-19 201603-05-2016
Gaia Spa competition winner announced02-05-2016
Gaia Spa competition winner announced02-05-2016

April 2016

Who won Toby Buckland Garden show tickets – and a fun weekend?22-04-2016
Food festivals in Devon: this year’s top picks11-04-2016
Win Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival tickets – and a weekend of fun!08-04-2016
We have a winner! Who won a stay at Boringdon Hall?04-04-2016
Devon’s award-winning businesses01-04-2016

March 2016

Devon recipe: Wild Garlic Pesto from River Cottage HQ24-03-2016
Win! An Indulgence Day at Gaia Spa18-03-2016
Easter events in Devon – our top 20+04-03-2016

February 2016

Family places to stay in Devon this Easter23-02-2016
Competition winner announced: win a stay at Buckland Tout-Saints17-02-2016
Things to do in Devon: February half term08-02-2016

January 2016

Family holiday cottages in Devon for half term29-01-2016
Devon walking festivals and events22-01-2016
Share memorable Devon moments – and win a holiday!18-01-2016
Events in Devon 2016: our Top 10+18-01-2016
Win! A stay at one of South Devon’s finest hotels: Buckland Tout-Saints08-01-2016

December 2015

Christmas in Devon in Pictures: 201518-12-2015
New Year’s Eve in Devon: 2015/201611-12-2015
In search of Santa in Devon06-12-2015
Competition Winner Announced: Festive Afternoon Tea at Buckland Tout-Saints04-12-2015

November 2015

Christmas Events for the Kids: 201527-11-2015
Win! A Festive Afternoon Tea for Two at Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel20-11-2015
Magical Christmas Events in Devon: 201506-11-2015

October 2015

A Guide to the Unique Village of Clovelly30-10-2015
Devon in Autumn: in Pictures23-10-2015
6 Autumn Accommodation offers in Devon16-10-2015
Enjoy Bonfire Night in Devon09-10-2015
Halloween 2015 in Devon02-10-2015

September 2015

Experience Devon: As Seen On TV25-09-2015
October Half Term Events in Devon 201518-09-2015
Boat Trips in Devon11-09-2015
Discover Hidden Devon this Autumn04-09-2015

August 2015

Expert guide: Kitesurfing in Devon27-08-2015
Group Getaways in Devon20-08-2015
Historic Properties in Devon14-08-2015
Explore the South West coast path in Devon07-08-2015

July 2015

Discover creative Devon: galleries, guilds & great days out!31-07-2015
Competition Winner Announced: Somersault Festival21-07-2015
Visit Devon are thrilled to announce an exclusive new competition!09-07-2015

June 2015

Summer Events26-06-2015
Dive head first in to Devon’s spectacular summer events19-06-2015
Devon Town Guide: Barnstaple12-06-2015
9 Summer events you won’t want to miss05-06-2015

May 2015

Don’t miss our great Devon Summer festivals & events29-05-2015
Explore the towns and coastline of beautiful South Devon…22-05-2015
Visit Devon for a magnificent May: Festivals, fairs and county shows08-05-2015
Competition Winner Announced: Bovey Castle01-05-2015

April 2015

March 2015

The Hotel Inspector Alex Polizzi talks to Visit Devon20-03-2015
Win! A luxurious stay at Bovey Castle03-03-2015
Easter events in Devon 201503-03-2015
Competition winner announced: Bark House02-03-2015

February 2015

Trains, trams and great days out … Devon train attractions25-02-2015
Gardens in Devon: beautiful grounds to visit04-02-2015

January 2015

Romantic hotels in Devon28-01-2015
Top half term events in Devon: February 201521-01-2015
Top 12 special offers on Devon holidays11-01-2015
Win! A country stay at The Bark House02-01-2015

December 2014

Christmas in Devon 2014: in pictures20-12-2014
Pantomimes in Devon: Christmas 201416-12-2014
Plymouth Guide: Britain’s Ocean City09-12-2014
Top chef Michael Caines on Devon food02-12-2014

November 2014

Visit Devon Award Winners 2014-15 announced20-11-2014
Where to find Father Christmas in Devon18-11-2014
Christmas events in Devon: 201414-11-2014

October 2014

Devon hotel deals this autumn20-10-2014
Devon pubs for foodies: our Top 1014-10-2014
Competition winner announced02-10-2014

September 2014

Half term events in Devon: October 201426-09-2014
Dog friendly hotels in Devon: 22 top choices23-09-2014
National Trust events in Devon: autumn 201416-09-2014
Top surfer Laura Crane speaks to Visit Devon08-09-2014

August 2014

Devon Food festivals: autumn 201427-08-2014
Foodie Devon in pictures20-08-2014
Alfresco dining in Devon13-08-2014
August Bank Holiday 2014 events in Devon06-08-2014
Win! A Devon country house hotel break01-08-2014

July 2014

Make your own fun in Devon28-07-2014
Fab crab recipe from Mitch Tonks21-07-2014
15 ‘Don’t Miss’ Devon summer events08-07-2014
Win! Tickets to MTV crashes Plymouth04-07-2014

June 2014

16 Summer Snaps: beautiful Devon27-06-2014
Devon vineyards and wine: an expert guide23-06-2014
5 fabulous free events in Devon: summer 201418-06-2014
The story behind The BIG Sheep13-06-2014
Devon events summer 2014: kids and families06-06-2014

May 2014

Top Devon chef Simon Hulstone30-05-2014
Top Devon events: May 2014 Bank Holiday and half term19-05-2014
Devon music festivals: summer 201414-05-2014

April 2014

Guide to Torquay: the UK’s top seaside resort28-04-2014
Devon food festivals: the pick of summer 201416-04-2014
5 active family things to do in Devon08-04-2014
Easter by numbers: what’s on in Devon this holiday04-04-2014
Dawlish’s train line is now open!04-04-2014

March 2014

Fabulous photos: Devon in the sun25-03-2014
Learn, live, laugh: educational things to do in Devon20-03-2014
Family friendly campsites in Devon11-03-2014
All-weather things to do in Devon05-03-2014
Devon railway to be reconnected by April 404-03-2014

February 2014

Free things to do in Devon this Easter25-02-2014
Experience: a day as a Paignton Zoo keeper20-02-2014

January 2014

Family holiday parks in Devon30-01-2014
Mitch Tonks on eating out and living in Devon26-01-2014
Devon hotels voted world-class by Trip Advisor22-01-2014
Romantic Devon holiday cottages for Valentine’s13-01-2014
6 New Year hotel offers in Devon: get away for less03-01-2014

December 2013

Christmas in Devon: in pictures20-12-2013
Christmas recipe from Riverford Field Kitchen02-12-2013

November 2013

Award-winning Devon businesses18-11-2013
6 top spots for Christmas shopping in Devon05-11-2013
Holiday cottages that are perfect for groups04-11-2013
Comedian Andy Parsons on Devon vs Cornwall01-11-2013

October 2013

Things to do in Devon when it’s raining27-10-2013
Expert guide: geocaching in Devon22-10-2013
Half term events in Devon16-10-2013
Two Moors Festival interview: Eleanor Turner08-10-2013
Exeter guide: 10 top things to do02-10-2013

September 2013

Toddler-friendly holidays in Devon16-09-2013
Quirky Devon holiday cottages11-09-2013

August 2013

Expert guide: coasteering in Devon28-08-2013
Competition! Win a Devon holiday and great days out21-08-2013
Child friendly pubs in Devon18-08-2013
Expert guide: wild swimming in Devon07-08-2013

July 2013

Mitch Tonks’ South Devon Potted Crab Recipe26-07-2013
Free family days out in Devon this summer14-07-2013
Celebrity chef restaurants in Plymouth01-07-2013

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