Swanage Railway 'Save Our Service' Appeal with Alex Atkins.

Introducing the first of a new series of short SOS volunteer videos!
Our fireman, Alex Atkins tells us what volunteering personally means to him and why the 'Save Our Service' appeal is so important to help the Swanage Railway survive...
To donate, text 'SOS' to 70470 to donate £10. This costs £10 plus a standard rate message. Alternatively, you can choose to give any whole amount between £1 and £20. E.g. texting 'SOS 4' = £4 plus a std rate msg.
www.saveourservice.co.uk
www.swanagerailwaytrust.org/volunteering
Thanks to many extremely generous donations over £187,405 has been raised so far but, considering we would normally have started running daily services by now, this will not yet recuperate our loss of revenue.
Despite nearly all of our staff being furloughed, the railway will still incur overhead costs such as rent for the station buildings and the leased track bed. The effects of COVID-19 are already having a financial impact and will continue to do so, potentially for years to come.
All of the profits gained during the operating season are reinvested back into the Swanage Railway throughout the year and particularly during a winter break for the essential maintenance of the trains, facilities and infrastructure. The railway’s insurance however does not cover pandemics, so as each day passes without income that cash reserve diminishes, but this essential work still has to take place. It is therefore vital we fight for the railway’s survival.
Any contribution, no matter how big or small, will be gratefully received and help make a difference during these difficult times.
Please support the railway and Save Our Service!

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I just would like to say this guy made my day when i went to the swanage railway on the 2nd to 4th august 2021 on the 2nd as he saw me filming and waved now with my adhd and autism that made my day that did so thank you alex