The story of David Shepherd's extraordinary life as an artist, wildlife conservationist and steam locomotive enthusiast and owner, had a privileged crowd of over 150 people spellbound at Toddington Station earlier in April. The occasion was and evening talk by David as part of his 'Wildlife and Steam on Tour' over the weekend of 12th and 13th April.

The talk quickly sold out although hundreds of people enjoyed a gallery of David's original paintings on display in the former Travelling Post Office van at Winchcombe station. Prints were also on sale while the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation were on hand to explain the vital work of conserving many of the world's most important animals, hanging precariously on to survival. David Shepherd's locomotive Black Prince was also plying the GWR's line over the weekend.

Thanks to all those who came to enjoy an extraordinary two days, visited the gallery, attended the presentation by David and, above all, bought prints, books or even the odd original. You raised over £18,000 for the Foundation. Well done!

Date for your diary: David Shepherd will be at the GWR again on 1st June, the last day of the Cotswold Festival of Steam, when he will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of when he took delivery of his locomotive Black Prince.