Another great day out for ex National Coal Board employees last week, provided by the Somerset Miners Welfare Trust.

Leaving Midsomer Norton they travelled firstly to Monkton Elm Garden Centre to enjoy a hot drink and some superb cakes. Then it was on to Bishops Lydiard train station, where the steam train was stoked up ready to take them on a hour and half journey to Minehead.

The sun shone all the afternoon at the seaside, many ice creams consumed along with a few beers as well.

Everyone enjoyed another superb day out sponsored by SMWT.

Bryn Hawkins