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

Activities this week and next

Activities this week and next

August 30, 2024, by Fiona Morton
Some tourism projects in development at East Grinstead, wellbeing initiatives receiving good publicity, and a mural project completed at Brentford. It’s been a busy week with lots to look forward to...
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Station host outreach support services.

Station host outreach support services.

August 27, 2024, by Andy Pope
Throughout August, Community Rail representatives and Dr Sarah Jacques from the Sussex Outreach support worked together to bring combined services to the rural railway stations on the 1066 line from H...
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Heritage Open Days – Reigate Town Hall

Heritage Open Days – Reigate Town Hall

, by Sharon Gray
A rare opportunity, have you ever wondered what the interior of the imposing Reigate Town Hall might look like?  The Mayor and Mayoress are throwing open the doors of beautiful Reigate Town Hall on S...
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The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grand...

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grand...

August 22, 2024, by Fiona Morton
This quote by Oscar Wilde sums up what volunteers add to the railway environment. Kindness goes a long way to make people feel included, welcome and safe. See what we have done this week to achieve th...
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Try a Train Trip with Windsor Cubs

Try a Train Trip with Windsor Cubs

August 21, 2024, by Sandy Mahon
I very much enjoyed organising a Try a Train trip for the Windsor 4th Cubs. We met at Windsor & Eton Riverside where I delivered a station and platform safety talk. We met station staff and the Cu...
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Supporting wellbeing through community hubs and gardening

Supporting wellbeing through community hubs and gardening

August 16, 2024, by Fiona Morton
Another busy week for community rail in the southeast as we use our community station buildings and land to boost wellbeing. Outreach Rural Health Screening Services spotted an opportunity at Battle S...
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SCRP Weekly Highlights 9th August 2024

SCRP Weekly Highlights 9th August 2024

August 9, 2024, by Trevor Field
News from Southeast Communities Rail Partnership this week details at SCRP Highlights 9th August 2024...
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Metrobus consultation – have your say

Metrobus consultation – have your say

August 8, 2024, by Sharon Gray
Do you use Metrobus services between Redhill and Horley? If you use routes 100, 400 or 460, or routes 422, 424, 430 and 435 in the areas of Redhill and Earlswood, then you can have your say on new bus...
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Gatwick Airport Station

Gatwick Airport Station

August 7, 2024, by Sharon Gray
If you are passing through Gatwick Airport or changing trains at Gatwick Station why not use any spare moments to take a look at the fascinating project on the history of this international transport ...
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