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

Mayflower 61306 pulls into Pulborough

Mayflower 61306 pulls into Pulborough

April 22, 2024, by Rowena Tyler
Residents of Pulborough and visitors to the station were delighted on Saturday morning, when the Mayflower 61306 Steam Train pulled in and stopped at the station.  It was on a journey commissioned by...
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Steyning and Bramber stations celebrated on the Downlink ...

Steyning and Bramber stations celebrated on the Downlink ...

, by Rowena Tyler
On 15th February,  we brought you news of ‘The Lost Railways’ project, which can be read here: Lost Railway boards a nice addition to the Downslink route | Southeast Communities Rail Part...
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Integrated Travel Project

Integrated Travel Project

April 19, 2024, by Sandy Mahon
As part of our Integrated Travel Project, we had two day trips this week with clients from Optalis social care provider and CLASP, a self-advocacy group for people with learning disabilities, both bas...
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Off to Parliament

Off to Parliament

April 18, 2024, by Fiona Morton
Networking is so important and we are grateful to be included in stakeholder events. This was held at Portcullis House, hosted by Rt. Hon Theresa May on behalf of GWR. Pictured are the North Downs Lin...
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New exhibition on life and works of Raymond Briggs

New exhibition on life and works of Raymond Briggs

, by Paul Bromley
A new exhibition is about to open featuring never-seen-before items and artworks from author illustrator Raymond Briggs. ‘Bloomin’ Brilliant: The Life and Work of Raymond Briggs’ is a hi...
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SCRP bulk buys moustaches

SCRP bulk buys moustaches

April 12, 2024, by Fiona Morton
Read about more of our adventures in community rail and find out why we need lots of moustaches here. ...
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Framed Crowhurst Map leads the way

Framed Crowhurst Map leads the way

April 8, 2024, by Andy Pope
Following the help of Network rail the Map was at last, installed into it’s rustic chestnut frame at Crowhurst Station. Ben the local craftsman was delighted with the sighting of the map in the ...
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Grand opening at Battle

Grand opening at Battle

, by Andy Pope
At the end of February we saw the grand opening of Battle community hub. After several years of negotiations and a concerted effort in the last twelve months, the stars aligned with the authorities gr...
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April Highlights

April Highlights

April 4, 2024, by Fiona Morton
The sun shone for events over the Easter weekend. See what we got up to here...
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