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

We were all “Railway Children” for a Day

We were all “Railway Children” for a Day

April 4, 2024, by Fiona Morton
Easter fun was had by all in St Leonard’s when the whole town came out to celebrate “A Town Explores A Book” – the Railway Children by E. Nesbit. See our picture essay here...
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South Downs businesses encouraged to apply for free cycle...

South Downs businesses encouraged to apply for free cycle...

April 2, 2024, by Paul Bromley
The South Downs National Park Authority is encouraging businesses to apply for free cycle parking, including up to six cycle stands worth £500. It wants visitors to leave their cars at home and get o...
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Spring Highlights

Spring Highlights

March 28, 2024, by Fiona Morton
It has only been four days but read what we have achieved here.  The sun promises to shine on St Leonard’s station at 12 30 for the unveiling of some very special artwork as part of “A To...
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Newhaven heritage walking routes published

Newhaven heritage walking routes published

March 27, 2024, by Paul Bromley
A series of heritage walking routes has been launched in Newhaven. The three trails offer an opportunity to explore the fascinating stories and landmarks that have shaped the vibrant history of the to...
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Littlehampton station showcases Young Cultural Changemake...

Littlehampton station showcases Young Cultural Changemake...

, by Rowena Tyler
As part of the Young Cultural Changemakers Programme,  a series of creative workshops led to a mural design created by students at the West Sussex Alternative Provision College.  The project was led...
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Poetry in motion competition

Poetry in motion competition

March 25, 2024, by Paul Bromley
Southern Railway is calling on children aged between 5 and 13 to enter a poem into a free children’s poetry competition for a chance to have it displayed on trains and at stations. This spring, to e...
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Sussex Arts Shuttle bus returns

Sussex Arts Shuttle bus returns

, by Paul Bromley
The shuttle bus linking arts venues in East Sussex returns this weekend. The Sussex Arts Shuttle connects Charleston in Lewes, Charleston in Firle, Seven Sisters Country Park and Towner Eastbourne. Th...
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Railway Confidence building for the local Chinese adults

Railway Confidence building for the local Chinese adults

March 22, 2024, by Andy Pope
On Friday 22nd March we held a morning of confidence building for Diversity Resource International.  The trip from St Leonards Warrior Square to Battle was an all Chinese ladies group wanting to lear...
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King and Queens for a day

King and Queens for a day

, by Fiona Morton
It is wonderful to receive recognition for what we achieve, especially at the Community Rail Awards. We all feel like Kings and Queens. The work continues and see what else we achieve by catching up o...
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