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

Arts Council funding used for Queen Elizabeth II art inst...

Arts Council funding used for Queen Elizabeth II art inst...

April 20, 2023, by Rowena Tyler
As part of Arts Council England ‘Let’s Create Platinum Jubilee’ grant, awarded to SCRP in 2022, an agreement was reached between GTR Southern Rail, SCRP and the QEII SEN School in Ho...
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Community Rail Coronation Connection 9: Royal Tunbridge W...

Community Rail Coronation Connection 9: Royal Tunbridge W...

April 19, 2023, by Paul Bromley
It is thought that there are only 86 places in Great Britain with a Royal connection in their name. The most notable towns that have a Royal link contain the word “Royal” in them  –...
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Community Rail Coronation Connection 8: Hastings Museum

Community Rail Coronation Connection 8: Hastings Museum

April 17, 2023, by Paul Bromley
Veterans and NHS workers are to be given a prime viewing spot for the Coronation. In addition, it’s been announced that more than 6,000 men and women from the UK’s Armed Forces will take p...
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London Bridge station – a surprise awaits you

London Bridge station – a surprise awaits you

, by Sharon Gray
Do you visit London Bridge station or are you planning a visit? A surprise guest has taken up residence at the station. Located at the Stainer Street entrance, a glorious pipe organ has been saved byÂ...
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Community Rail Coronation Connection 7: Guildford Castle

Community Rail Coronation Connection 7: Guildford Castle

April 13, 2023, by Paul Bromley
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry – but not the Duchess of Sussex – will be attending the Coronation. The Duke of Sussex will be present at Westminster Abbey. Meghan Markle...
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Community Rail Coronation Connection 6: Royal Pavilion Br...

Community Rail Coronation Connection 6: Royal Pavilion Br...

April 12, 2023, by Paul Bromley
Information is being released about some of the guests who will be attending the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Among the latest list of those whose attendance has been confirmed ar...
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Community Rail Coronation Connection 5: Hever Castle

Community Rail Coronation Connection 5: Hever Castle

April 11, 2023, by Paul Bromley
Details have been released of the procession route and carriages to be used during the Coronation of King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort. As part of our series looking at Community Rail Co...
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Keep Lancing Lovely wishes everyone a Happy Easter

Keep Lancing Lovely wishes everyone a Happy Easter

April 6, 2023, by Rowena Tyler
At Lancing station garden, volunteers have been busy, decorating the pallet tree for Easter, with bunnies, eggs and a Happy Easter message. These pallet trees are a feature along the Sussex Coast Line...
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Lewes gardeners celebrate 10 years at station

Lewes gardeners celebrate 10 years at station

, by Paul Bromley
The station gardening group at Lewes railway station is celebrating 10 years of work in keeping the platforms and waiting areas looking lovely. A poster showing the volunteers’ work is now on di...
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