

Preparing for the Santa Trains
It’s that magical time of year again on the West Somerset Railway, and this week we spent the afternoon decorating all nine carriages ready for the Santa Trains. It’s always a lovely atmosphere behind the scenes — baubles, tinsel, fairy lights and volunteers laughing as we work our way through the coaches one by one. I love being part of this each year. Seeing the children’s faces light up as the festive carriages roll into the stations makes all the effort worthwhile. It’s a
Shirley Turner
Nov 221 min read


Capturing Moments: My Personal Journey Through Photography
Photography has always been a way for me to capture fleeting moments and preserve them forever. From the first time I held a camera, I felt the magic of freezing time in a single frame. In this post, I’ll share my photographic journey, the lessons I’ve learned, and experiences that have shaped my perspective as a photographer. The Beginning: Discovering My Passion My photography journey kicked off in my teenage years when I received a Halina camera and light meter. I instantl
Shirley Turner
Nov 44 min read
