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

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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All aboard at the Water and Steam Museum

All aboard at the Water and Steam Museum

October 15, 2025, by Sandy Mahon
The Windsor to Reading Line and Hounslow to Richmond line enjoyed a wonderful day with two SEND groups, staff and carers from Oaklands Community College and Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community Coll...
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Community award for former Marshlink vice-chair

Community award for former Marshlink vice-chair

October 14, 2025, by Paul Bromley
A special community award has been given to former Marshlink vice-chair Mick Burgess. Mick was a stalwart member of the Marshlink community rail partnership and had been a member of the group since 20...
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More awards and celebrations. Highlights 10th Oct 2025

More awards and celebrations. Highlights 10th Oct 2025

October 10, 2025, by Fiona Morton
More awards for our work, this time to honour Mick Burgess, former vice chair of the Marshlink Line. Lots to celebrate this week and into next. Read more here...
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St Margarets is 149

St Margarets is 149

October 8, 2025, by Anna Stearman
The station staff, Friends of St Margarets Station and SCRP hosted a Railway 200 birthday party in the ticket hall last week. It was to celebrate the opening of the station on 2nd October, 1876. Passe...
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