We visit  Amberley Museum in West Sussex. Get off on the main line at Amberley and you are there, at this excellent  showcase of rural, transport, industrial and communications history of the south of England. They're also recent recipients of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service … staying with the subject of volunteering ..the main stay of many heritage railways – later in this episode I chat to Doug Alldred from isle of Wight. There's also a word from a handful of volunteers on why they spend their free time in the loco sheds and buffet cars of the heritage railways across the UK...whats not to like....a great use of time.Amberley Museum  Tribute to Arthur Haffended 1930 -2020  on You TubeBBC news feature  Amberley and its Bond connectionsVolunteering at the Ffestiniog and Welsh HighlandVolunteering at the Isle of Wight Steam RailwaySee our facebook page for photos of Making Tracks trips and to get in touch - thank you

This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart

Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch.

You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here:

Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch"

Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.