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

Community Rail Week

Community Rail Week

June 4, 2026, by Fiona Morton
Community Rail week got off to a windy and wet start, but we were not deterred. See a few of our activities this week.  Look out for a roundup next time. As well as celebrating volunteers week, we ha...
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Arun Valley Line podcasts and activity packs are a big hi...

Arun Valley Line podcasts and activity packs are a big hi...

, by Rowena Tyler
On Thursday 4th June, during Community Rail week, Line Officer Rowena Tyler, Ellen Kendrick from Horsham District Council and Harriet Coombs from Arun District Council were invited to have a table at ...
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Walk and Draw: Rushmoor Green Fringe Festival

Walk and Draw: Rushmoor Green Fringe Festival

June 2, 2026, by Sara Grisewood
The forecast of rain did not put off a large group joining this event as part of the Rushmoor Green Fringe Festival, starting from Reg’s Garden at Farnborough North Station. Blackwater Valley Co...
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Railway staff celebrated in photography exhibition at Hov...

Railway staff celebrated in photography exhibition at Hov...

, by Lynda Spain
Young people with social, emotional or special educational needs have unveiled a powerful new photography exhibition showcasing the human stories behind the railway network. The exhibition, titled A T...
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Volunteers Go the Extra Mile

Volunteers Go the Extra Mile

May 28, 2026, by Fiona Morton
A big thank you to volunteers who continued to give their time for free in this heat. Look out for more next week as we celebrate volunteers week and Community Rail Week. Read more here...
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Queen Elizabeth II school refreshes its station gallery

Queen Elizabeth II school refreshes its station gallery

May 27, 2026, by Rowena Tyler
Students and staff from the Queen Elizabeth II SEND School in Horsham were devastated when the hand-painted portrait of the Queen was damaged and taken off the wall in their gallery at the station.  ...
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Women in East Sussex honoured and other weekly highlights

Women in East Sussex honoured and other weekly highlights

May 21, 2026, by Fiona Morton
Proud to attend the East Sussex Women of the Year event on behalf of the SCRP. Many of the groups we work with were represented, including Friends of Bishopstone Station , the Parchment Trust, Eastbou...
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Rail link buses and real tweets on our lines. SCRP Weekly...

Rail link buses and real tweets on our lines. SCRP Weekly...

May 14, 2026, by Fiona Morton
Linking people from trains to attractions and essential services by bus is a key part of our work. See also some real tweets on one of our lines. Read more here...
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Weekly Highlights Full steam ahead for rail safety worksh...

Weekly Highlights Full steam ahead for rail safety worksh...

May 1, 2026, by Fiona Morton
After schools complete their SATS exams we see our busiest period for involvement with schools to educate young people about how to travel safely on train and grow a generation of committed public tra...
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