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

Getting ready for Community Rail Award Entries Weekly Hig...

Getting ready for Community Rail Award Entries Weekly Hig...

August 6, 2026, by Fiona Morton
The CRN Award categories have been announced so we had a discussion about all the wonderful projects that have taken place. So many to choose from but we had to narrow it down to one per category. We ...
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Art at Stations

Art at Stations

July 30, 2026, by Fiona Morton
One of our favourite  moments is when carefully planned and resourced public art goes on display, in the form of murals or art installations. They are always collaborative efforts; often with local s...
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Another busy week for SCRP

Another busy week for SCRP

July 23, 2026, by Fiona Morton
Lots of projects getting their official opening tonight and next week. Our SAB meeting held at Reg’s Garden, Farnborough North Station. Stakeholders contributed to our business plan and confirme...
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Tim Sparrow presented with his MBE and other highlights

Tim Sparrow presented with his MBE and other highlights

July 16, 2026, by Fiona Morton
A bumper edition this week with news about Tim Sparrow MBE being recognised for his contribution to community rail. More on this in further news items. We are increasing our volunteer base and judging...
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New Mural for Ashford

New Mural for Ashford

, by Sandy Mahon
Thanks to some great partnership working with SWR, Network Rail, Spelthorne Council and Ashford Youth and Community CIC, we now have a wonderful new mural at Ashford. After a consultation and youth wo...
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Rye Pugwash bench links to Ryan family story

Rye Pugwash bench links to Ryan family story

July 13, 2026, by Paul Bromley
The ‘Captain Pugwash’ bench outside Rye station now has further links to the creator of the cartoon pirate. A small plaque has a QR code which links to the Forever Story site about John Ry...
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Growing interest in SCRP

Growing interest in SCRP

July 9, 2026, by Fiona Morton
We are so grateful to people who contact us and offer to help or collaborate on projects. We are very touched and appreciate all the kind offers. Some nice media pieces to look at in our highlights th...
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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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