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==History==
 
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In 1968 SVR News reported that the [[Severn Valley Railway Society]] had started a '100 Club' at the instigation of the Society's Fund Raising Officer Chris George. The cost of entry was to be 5/- (50p) per week.<ref>SVR News 12, ''Report of the S.V.R.S. AGM''</ref>. The first weekly draw for the £5 cash prize was held in May 1969, although after a further 5 weeks there were only 87 members out of the 100 (and out of a total SVRS membership of nearly 1,600 at the time), with Chris George still appealing for new members.<ref>SVR News 13, ''SVR 100 Club''</ref> There were no further reports on the club in SVR News after that time. The SVRS merged into the [[Guarantee Company]] in December 1969.
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In 1968 SVR News reported that the [[Severn Valley Railway Society]] had started a '100 Club' at the instigation of the Society's Fund Raising Officer Chris George. The cost of entry was to be 5/- (25p) per week.<ref>SVR News 12, ''Report of the S.V.R.S. AGM''</ref> The first weekly draw for the £5 cash prize was held in May 1969, although after a further 5 weeks there were only 87 members out of the 100 (and out of a total SVRS membership of nearly 1,600 at the time), with Chris George still appealing for new members.<ref>SVR News 13, ''SVR 100 Club''</ref> There were no further reports on the club in SVR News after that time. The SVRS merged into the [[Guarantee Company]] in December 1969.
  
 
The [[Severn Valley Railway Association]] began a new 100 Club in early 1983, with membership initially managed by Paul Hobson.<ref>SVR News 68, ''Notes of the SVR Association'', Sue Thomas</ref> In 1988 the Association agreed to increase the number of members to become "The 125 Club".<ref>SVR News 90, ''SVRA 125 Club''</ref>
 
The [[Severn Valley Railway Association]] began a new 100 Club in early 1983, with membership initially managed by Paul Hobson.<ref>SVR News 68, ''Notes of the SVR Association'', Sue Thomas</ref> In 1988 the Association agreed to increase the number of members to become "The 125 Club".<ref>SVR News 90, ''SVRA 125 Club''</ref>
  
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Paul Hobson had to give up running the 125 Club during 1991 owing to 'pressure of business' and was succeeded as organiser by Colin Clark.<ref>SVR News 100, ''SVRA 125 Club''</ref> Under Colin's stewardship the Club grew to become "The 150 Club" in January 1995.<ref>SVR News 113</ref> By winter 1997-98 it had become "The 200 Club"<ref>SVR News 125</ref>, in which form it continued to operate since.  
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Paul Hobson had to give up running the 125 Club during 1991 owing to 'pressure of business' and was succeeded as organiser by Colin <nowiki>Clark</nowiki>.<ref>SVR News 100, ''SVRA 125 Club''</ref> Under Colin's stewardship the Club grew to become "The 150 Club" in January 1995.<ref>SVR News 113</ref> By winter 1997-98 it had become "The 200 Club"<ref>SVR News 125</ref>, in which form it continued to operate since.  
  
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In 2015 the Severn Valley Railway Association merged with the [[Severn Valley Railway Company Limited| Guarantee Company]]. Colin Clark ran the 200 Club up to 2023<ref name=bldec18>[https://www.svrlive.com/bldec18 Branch Lines, December 2018]</ref>.  
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In 2015 the Severn Valley Railway Association merged with the [[Severn Valley Railway Company Limited| Guarantee Company]]. Colin <nowiki>Clark</nowiki> ran the 200 Club up to 2023.<ref name=bldec18>[https://www.svrlive.com/bldec18 Branch Lines, December 2018]</ref>
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In 2021 it contributed £5,000 to the Railway<ref>Guarantee Company Annual Report ending 31 December 2022</ref>.
  
 
==Membership and raffles==
 
==Membership and raffles==

Latest revision as of 10:12, 23 June 2023

The 200 Club helps raise funds for SVRSevern Valley Railway volunteer projects. As of 2023 the Club has been suspended[1].

History

In 1968 SVRSevern Valley Railway News reported that the Severn Valley Railway Society had started a '100 Club' at the instigation of the Society's Fund Raising Officer Chris George. The cost of entry was to be 5/- (25p) per week.[2] The first weekly draw for the £5 cash prize was held in May 1969, although after a further 5 weeks there were only 87 members out of the 100 (and out of a total SVRSSevern Valley Railway Society membership of nearly 1,600 at the time), with Chris George still appealing for new members.[3] There were no further reports on the club in SVRSevern Valley Railway News after that time. The SVRSSevern Valley Railway Society merged into the Guarantee Company in December 1969.

The Severn Valley Railway Association began a new 100 Club in early 1983, with membership initially managed by Paul Hobson.[4] In 1988 the Association agreed to increase the number of members to become "The 125 Club".[5]

Paul Hobson had to give up running the 125 Club during 1991 owing to 'pressure of business' and was succeeded as organiser by Colin Clark.[6] Under Colin's stewardship the Club grew to become "The 150 Club" in January 1995.[7] By winter 1997-98 it had become "The 200 Club"[8], in which form it continued to operate since.

In 2015 the Severn Valley Railway Association merged with the Guarantee Company. Colin Clark ran the 200 Club up to 2023.[9]

In 2021 it contributed £5,000 to the Railway[10].

Membership and raffles

In return for a small monthly membership fee, members could win one of five monthly cash prizes with an enhanced draw held at Christmas. All profits were reinvested in volunteer projects throughout the railway.

From time to time vacancies in the Club were advertised in SVRSevern Valley Railway News and supporters' newsletters.[9][11] Otherwise, there is no public communication.

See also

SVR fundraising lotteries

References

  1. ↑ Branch Lines February 2023
  2. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 12, Report of the S.V.R.S. AGM
  3. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 13, SVRSevern Valley Railway 100 Club
  4. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 68, Notes of the SVRSevern Valley Railway Association, Sue Thomas
  5. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 90, SVRASevern Valley Railway Association 125 Club
  6. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 100, SVRASevern Valley Railway Association 125 Club
  7. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 113
  8. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 125
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Branch Lines, December 2018
  10. ↑ Guarantee Company Annual Report ending 31 December 2022
  11. ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 219, Autumn 2022

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For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the Great Western Railway (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).

The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has six stations and two halts and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between Bridgnorth in Shropshire and Kidderminster in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.

This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway, both past and present.

For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the SVR Official Website. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on SVRLive.

In April 2023 the SVRSevern Valley Railway announced the launch of a Survival Fund to enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. Information and details of how to donate may be found on the SVRSevern Valley Railway's Survival Fund page.

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