Wellington Station celebrates 150 years of existence
On 4 November 1863 the above engine brought the first train to Wellington Station. Attached were three carriages – first class, second class and third class. It was a momentous occasion and visitors came from far and wide to attend the opening ceremony.
Market Square (the Pick-‘n-Pay area) became the hubbub of the village. The old market hall adjoining Market Square today houses the Wellington Tourism Offices.
Festivities are planned throughout 2013 culminating in a grand ceremony in November.
17 en 18 Mei 2013 - ATKV “Konsternasie op die Stasie” – ‘n fantasiese fees vir almal met ‘n piekniek en musiek Vrydag en die groot makietie op die Saterdag op die terrein van Wellington Wynkelder. ‘n Aanslag om in die Guinness Book of Records aangeteken te word met die maak van ‘n reuse melktert. Almal welkom. Kontak Tharina Schweidler karltha@absamail.co.za
May 2013 – International Museum Day date to be determined – contact Olivia le Cordeur welmus@telkomsa.net
June 2013 – Romantic weekend with DVD of station – contact Albertus Buckle - particulars to follow at a later date
For more information please click on the link below.
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