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News from SCRP and communities around the railway lines in Sussex, Surrey and Kent.

Weekly Update to 3rd July 2026

Weekly Update to 3rd July 2026

July 3, 2026, by Trevor Field
All the latest updates & events from SCRP Line Officers here...
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Rail to Trail on the North Downs Line

Rail to Trail on the North Downs Line

June 30, 2026, by Sara Grisewood
A new series of short films is shining a spotlight on how easy it is to explore Surrey’s countryside using public transport, thanks to funding from Great Western Railway. Filmed over several mon...
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Supportive comments and feedback. See our weekly highlights

Supportive comments and feedback. See our weekly highlights

June 19, 2026, by Fiona Morton
We always welcome feedback from the many organisations we work with and support. This week we had great comment from Railway 200, a former MP and a station adopter. See more here...
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North Camp Underpass project: Nature themed art workshops

North Camp Underpass project: Nature themed art workshops

June 18, 2026, by Sara Grisewood
As part of our community engagement to develop ideas for a creative mural in the underpass near North Camp Station, we held two free drop-in art workshops in Aldershot at the West End Centre and at No...
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Whistlestop Arts Podcast Launch with Surrey Hills Nationa...

Whistlestop Arts Podcast Launch with Surrey Hills Nationa...

, by Sara Grisewood
During Community Rail Week we celebrated the launch of a new podcast by Whistlestop Arts which includes lovely suggestions for exploring around the North Downs Line without a car. There is a whole epi...
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Art projects get rave reviews

Art projects get rave reviews

June 15, 2026, by Fiona Morton
Art features in this weeks update. new installations and some great feedback from the mural at Trafalgar Street in Brighton. This is part of a wider project to support businesses in the North Laines a...
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Community Rail Week celebrated, showcased and inspired

Community Rail Week celebrated, showcased and inspired

June 11, 2026, by Samantha Lear
Working with our rail industry, local government and community partners we put on a show of community rail last week. A dozen diverse events over 5 days meant that we really made the week about #journ...
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New bench marks Rye’s Pugwash connections

New bench marks Rye’s Pugwash connections

June 9, 2026, by Paul Bromley
A new bench marking the links between Captain Pugwash creator John Ryan and Rye has been unveiled outside the town’s railway station. A special rededication ceremony was held with John Ryan’s daug...
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Rye Harbour wildlife photo competition

Rye Harbour wildlife photo competition

, by Paul Bromley
Calling all budding wildlife photographers. Here’s your chance to have your photo displayed in an exhibition at Rye railway station. The Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve have organised a wi...
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