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

Rye Festival

Rye Festival

July 10, 2015, by Kevin
The Rye Festival starts on the 11th September for 2 weeks. The very popular parade will start and finish from Rye Station. There will also be singing from the John Ryan Garden , just outside the stati...
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Vintage bus

Vintage bus

July 7, 2015, by Sharon Gray
This lovely old bus passed by my home on Sunday – he must have been at an event or a wedding somewhere nearby....
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The 30th anniversary of the closure of the Tunbridge Well...

The 30th anniversary of the closure of the Tunbridge Well...

, by Sharon Gray
This photograph was taken at Eridge showing one of the diesel trains that Spa Valley Railway were running from Tunbridge Wells West station through High Rocks Halt, Groombridge and onto Eridge at the ...
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The latest edition to the artwork at Eridge station

The latest edition to the artwork at Eridge station

July 3, 2015, by Sharon Gray
The last of the series of three painted panels has been installed at Eridge. The panels are ‘takes’ on old railway posters and promote the connection that Spa Valley Railway provides to Tu...
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Want to help out in Uckfield?

Want to help out in Uckfield?

July 2, 2015, by Sharon Gray
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Guided historic walks in Edenbridge

Guided historic walks in Edenbridge

, by Sharon Gray
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Yet more flowers at Eridge station

Yet more flowers at Eridge station

, by Sharon Gray
Many people have commented on the beautiful platform planters on the Spa Valley platform at Eridge station. We have now added some flowering hanging baskets at various points around the station. Hope ...
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It’s a lovely day for a bike ride through the Susse...

It’s a lovely day for a bike ride through the Susse...

June 30, 2015, by Sharon Gray
No bike – no problem. Hire one there are many cycle hire outlets available, this one is located at Kings Cote on the Bluebell Railway Line....
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It’s a lovely day to walk the Cuckoo Line

It’s a lovely day to walk the Cuckoo Line

, by Sharon Gray
Miles and miles of walking route – if you keep going you will end-up in Eastbourne....
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