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

SCRP Director joins CRN Board and other highlights

SCRP Director joins CRN Board and other highlights

November 7, 2025, by Fiona Morton
This week we are promoting  a train mania event at the Toy Museum in Brighton. Ore community garden wins another award and we celebrate our youth engagement work with the Billingshurst Beavers. Our c...
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Ore station garden judged ‘outstanding’

Ore station garden judged ‘outstanding’

November 3, 2025, by Paul Bromley
The Friends of Ore Station have been judged as ‘Outstanding’ in the South & South East In Bloom competition. It is the highest level that the judges can award. The group was awarded marks for ...
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White Ribbon Campaign.  Making transport safer everyone

White Ribbon Campaign. Making transport safer everyone

October 30, 2025, by Fiona Morton
White Ribbon Day is on Nov 25th. Many transport organisations are signing up to support the campaign to end violence against women and girls. So what can we do to make travel safer for everyone? First...
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In Bloom Certificates for two stations on the Arun Valley...

In Bloom Certificates for two stations on the Arun Valley...

October 29, 2025, by Rowena Tyler
Two stations on the Arun Valley Line have been awarded certificates in a new category, for the South and South East In Bloom (SSEiB) competition:  ‘Celebration Stations’.  Following a ri...
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New artwork for Earley Station

New artwork for Earley Station

October 27, 2025, by Sandy Mahon
Myself and colleague Sara Grisewood had a lovely day at All Saints Church of England Primary school, Wokingham, running two creative workshops with children in years 5 and 6. The children worked with ...
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Welcome back to Samantha Lear and other highlights

Welcome back to Samantha Lear and other highlights

October 23, 2025, by Fiona Morton
We have been to Parliament this week to help launch the GTR Social Impact report . It was great to see so many volunteers taking part and being rewarded for their contributions. News of another award ...
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Wellbeing walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Wellbeing walk at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

October 20, 2025, by Paul Bromley
A campaign is under way to spotlight walking, wheeling and cycling routes from stations. The ‘Tracks & Trails’ initiative highlights scenic rail routes that connect with walking trails. The ai...
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Another award for SCRP

Another award for SCRP

October 17, 2025, by Fiona Morton
At SWR Awards the Hounslow to Richmond Line Barnes Mural won Best Youth Engagement Project. Try s Train and a Bus goes from strength to strength with Brighton & Hove Buses now on board and Marshli...
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Your Community Cares – Campaign for White Ribbon Day

Your Community Cares – Campaign for White Ribbon Day

October 16, 2025, by Lynda Spain
Southeast Communities Rail Partnership is calling on local knitters and crocheters to help spread kindness and care this White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon Day, held every year on 25 November, is a nation...
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