Today I went to Preston on official business ( for a change!). I edit our Diocesan year book and today I had arranged a short meeting with the printer. It was to discuss so “cosmetic” changes to some parts of the directory.
I had decided to by train and duly booked my tickets in advance. However, there was a rail strike on Northern Rail, so I had to drive by car to Carlisle. My intention was to park in the grounds of Our Lady& St Joseph’s and walk to the station, however the car park was full. Whilst in Preston I met my brother Edmund in Brucciani’s cafe and had a good chat.
There was a pleasant end to the trip. When I got to Carlisle, the Dalesman steam train was in the station
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