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

New Mural for Ashford

New Mural for Ashford

July 16, 2026, 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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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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