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Welcome to the Baggin Man, the community site for Cheshire Railways, Cheshire Waterways and Cheshire Best Kept Stations.

When John Hulme retired in 2006, he set off on his narrowboat, Bilbo Baggins, to explore the Cheshire’s Rural Escapes.

Enjoy his travels. Enjoy the Baggin Man.

the baggin man visits Vale Royal

The Baggin Man visits Vale Royal
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the baggin man takes the train

The Baggin Man takes the Train
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the baggin man visits The Weaver Valley

The Baggin Man visits The Weaver Valley
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News

RHS FLOWER SHOW TATTON PARK: TAKE THE TRAIN AND SAVE MONEY ON ADMISSION
7th July 2008

Take the train and save £2 off the admission price for this year's RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park. To book the combined rail and show ticket please ring Northern Rail on 0113 247 9657. On Sunday 27th July, extra trains to Knutsford will run, including a direct train from Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport.
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LIVE MUSIC TRAIN TO MOBBERLEY: THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST
24th July 2008

Root Chords will be performing on the 18:56 train from Chester to Mobberley on Thursday 21st August.
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STOCKPORT TO STALYBRIDGE FOLK TRAIN: SATURDAY 26TH JULY 2008
30th June 2008

On Saturday 26th July, the Friends of Reddish South Station have arranged for a Folk Train from Stockport to Stalybridge via Reddish South. The train departs Stockport at 11:28, Reddish South 11:33(after which the music begins), Denton 11:37 and Guide Bridge 11:43, before arriving at Stalybridge. The music then continues in the award winning Stalybridge station Buffet, where food is available.

Return travel is available to Stockport and Reddish North via Manchester Piccadilly.
Folk Train details - Friends of Reddish South webs

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