Two Friday Inspections

Antony checking over the controls of the Planet
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Matthew & Antony discussing the loco while Ian checks the engine
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Matthew & Antony watching as Ian checks the Dorman engine's oil at Sunniside
The Planet is being considered as an item of plant to assist in trackwork at Beamish
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Ian giving history of ET as a colliery and now use by TR as a station to a group
including Stanley TC staff & councillors, plus judges for Northumbria in Bloom
(leftmost is Alan Whitfield, who is instrumental in prize winning by East Tanfield Village)
(photo courtesy of Angela Pickering)

Simon  describing our range of volunteers and interaction with the public, with the judges taking notes
(photo courtesy of Ian Cowan)

All contenders are being visited now - judging will take place later, when all sites are flowering
(photo courtesy of Ian Cowan)

Councillor Helen Clarke enjoying the visit which she helped to arrange
(photo courtesy of Ian Cowan)

This initial visit seems well-received by judges Nicola & Helen (flanking James from STC)
(photo courtesy of Ian Cowan)

Behind Angela, Susan & Geoff  will be producing a flowering display for ET
(On the right is Dave from STC, no relation to Geoff)
(photo courtesy of Ian Cowan)

Nicola & Angela exchanging thanks at the end of the visit
(photo courtesy of Ian Cowan)