| Richard Burningham MBE - retiring manager of the Devon & Cornwall Partnership Posted by grahame at 16:10, 12th June 2026 |     |
In Richard's own words, shared in public on Facebook:
And there we have it - the end of a long career. I had a lovely send off last Friday in Looe, organised by my long time deputy (and successor) Rebecca Catterall and also attended by the Partnership's two Chairs to date, David Pinder and current Chair Jon Shaw, the rest of the Team, the Partners and many others I have worked with over the years.
Thanks too to everyone who donated and left a message for my leaving gift. Very much appreciated.
Good luck to Rebecca as she takes the Partnership forward. Mike and Betsy too.
Thanks too to everyone who donated and left a message for my leaving gift. Very much appreciated.
Good luck to Rebecca as she takes the Partnership forward. Mike and Betsy too.
I strongly commend members to read Richard's full career story at https://dcrp.org.uk/long-time-devon-cornwall-branch-line-stalwart-retires/. Although the writeup majors on his achievements in the South West, Richard has been a positive worker, inspiration, and influencer far, far wider than in just those two counties. Richard - enjoy your retirement; I hope (and suspect) that we'll still see you around as your love for what you've been doing has shone through. A good chance - and with a personal tinge from me - to say "Thank you".
| Re: Richard Burningham MBE - retiring manager of the Devon & Cornwall Partnership Posted by JayMac at 16:26, 12th June 2026 | |
Have a wonderful, railway journey filled retirement, RichardB.
| Re: Richard Burningham MBE - retiring manager of the Devon & Cornwall Partnership Posted by bobm at 16:41, 12th June 2026 | |
More time for real ale then.
