Author: Gary Outram

January 1, 2025

Guided walk on the Oasts and Orchards Rail Trail, Thursday 20th February. The Oasts and Orchards Rail Trail is a 5.5 mile circular ramble from Paddock Wood station, taking in the fantastic scenery of local orchards and iconic oast houses.   Our guided walks seek to connect people with nature to improve their well-being, promote…

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December 12, 2024

Diversity House, Try a Train trip to Canterbury, 6th December On Friday 6th December a group of adults from Diversity House, mainly those who spoke English as a Second Language, were invited to join us for a “Try A Train” experience and to take part in a trip to Canterbury, a short trip from Sittingbourne…

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December 11, 2024

Paws on the Platform We are delighted to announce that our Paws on the Platform project has been shortlisted in the Community Rail Awards 2025. Paws on the Platform aimed to highlight the practical barriers that people with visual impairments must overcome when travelling by train. The event brought people with a visual impairment together…

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December 10, 2024

Travel Training on the Kent Downs Line Over the late Autumn and early Winter months Kent CRP have been working with Ashford College, Heath Farm School and Grow 19 to provide rail safety and travel training experiences for their students and young learners. On 24th October, five SEN students and their 5 tutors undertook a…

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November 12, 2024

Platforms for Change Platforms for Change is a nation-wide initiative connecting local Scout Groups with Community Rail. Through the project Scout groups can adopt their local station, improving the local environment and learning about nature. Scouts can also learn how to travel safely when using the rail network.  4th Milton Regis (St Mary’s) Cubs Give…

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