🚂 Coal, Rail & Sail: A Celebration of 200 Years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway

🎶 Shanties Along the Rails: Coal, Rail & Sail 🎶

A Special S&DR200 Celebration Event

Join us on Friday, 5th September at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of songs, stories, and celebration as The Auckland Shanty Singers help bring to life the legacy of the Stockton & Darlington Railway – as part of the S&DR200 commemorations.

📍 Venue: Curlew Café, Co. Durham

🕖 Date & Time: Friday 5th September, 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: Limited – pre-booking essential!

What’s in Store:

🚂 Engaging songs and stories from the coal mines, through the railways, and to the sea

⚙️ A celebration of Co. Durham’s role in the 2nd Industrial Revolution

❓ A lively and fun S&DR200-themed quiz

🎤 A live performance by folk artist Sam Slatcher, sharing authentic songs of the Railway Pioneers.

Expect an evening full of history, music, and warm community spirit – a true tribute to our industrial heritage.

📞 To book: Call 07858 133431 or follow the link to reserve your place.

🍽️ A delicious 3-course meal at the Curlew Café - Main to be pre-ordered 

Starters:

Vegetable soup and Sour Dough

Brussels pate on a bed of lettuce, onion, chutney and toasted sourdough

Main Course:

Railway Rack: Rack of ribs coated in a honey and barbecue sauce,sauté potatoes and salad

Chicken Parmesan: Chicken cooked in a Panko crumb topped with cheese and Bechamel sauce salad and chips. Choose: Traditional, Hot shot or Spanish

Shildon Signal Burger: A spiced chickpea and sweet potato patty topped with cheddar, caramelised onions, and smoky mayo, served in a toasted brioche bun with chips and salad.

Dessert:

The Station Master's Sundae: Layers of vanilla and chocolate ice cream, crushed biscuits, chocolate sauce and whipped cream finished with a cherry

The Locomotion Cheesecake: Chocolate biscuit “track” topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake filling swirled with caramel topped with crushed honeycomb “coal.

If you have dietary requirements please call us to book your place 07858 133431.