Dear All,
My apologies to all that I might have offended in the past over this F&M
problem, I did my best to enclose same. I am v.sorry that the NAMHO meet has
been suspended, and as Mike Moore said, no, I am not happy at all that caving
has been suspended, indeed, I am not happy at all that everything has been
suspended. My fight now is to get reimbursed for the staff at this hotel, and
the revenue that has been lost as a result of same - which is considerable.
I wish to advise that regretably this hotel is closing from this coming
Sunday after the MOLES meet for an unknown period. Having had to layoff 12
staff is not easy, and has been a v.great weight indeed, but economics must
determine the action - finally made and hour ago. I actually should have, as
advised by the Mgr., have closed the place 2 weeks ago, but being a fighter,
would not give in until the true finish. I attach, to this mail, a note from
the CKP, with which I am involved, it is for interest only ladies &
gentlemen. Longtown, which is not far from here, has the highest incident
rate now in the UK. If, during my initial mails to the base, I have offended
anyone, I again apologise. My intentions were good & well intended. Again, I
am sorry that so many functions and meets have been affected, but it's not my
fault. If anyone want's to know more about the CKP please contact as below,
it is a very good cause.
My Kind Regards to All, Bernard.
Subj: Keswick to Penrith Railway trackbed - Foot and Mouth Disease
Date: 2001-03-08 13:46:18 GMT Standard Time
From: [log in to unmask] (Cedrik Martindale)
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;;
Please note that footpaths and bridleways in Cumbria have been closed by the
County Council.
The Lake District National Park Authority has also stopped access to much of
its land, including most of the "Railway Footpath" between Keswick and
Threlkeld.
Many of the roads which give access to bridges along the line are either farm
access roads or are next to grazing lands.
We would ask everybody, therefore, not to try and gain access to the line
even for curiosity while this situation continues.
Parts of the line are visible from major public roads and we would ask you to
be content with those views for the time being - the line will still be there
once the restrictions are lifted !
We have postponed survey work which was programmed to take place this month
to avoid unnecessary movements of people in the countryside. Please follow
our example.
Other work which can be done without physical access to the line is
continuing.
This may delay the project slightly but the consequences of any other course
of action are not worth considering.
If you have any questions about the project, I will be at the Kendal Model
Railway Exhibition this Saturday, 10th March, at the Leisure Centre from
10a.m. to 5 p.m. with an information stand.
Many thanks for your understanding and co-operation.
Cedric Martindale
Managing Director
CKP Railways plc
Carlisle
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