Posts by Heather Cullimore
New Mural unveiled at Ashley Down station
Severnside Community Rail Partnership has delivered another spectacular mural at Ashley Down station. Working in partnership with the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and multiple local community groups, the artwork marks the 12 months anniversary of the opening of the station. The mural, created by local artists Andy Council, brings a sense of fun […]
All Aboard the Gromit Express!
In celebration of The Grand Appeal’s beloved Gromit Unleashed 3 trail, the Severnside Community Rail Partnership hosted a special activity train adventure for families. As the trail neared its end, members of communities close to stations on the line were invited on a free rail trip to Bristol Temple Meads, where they joined in the […]
Community Artwork Creates a Warm Welcome at Bath Spa Station
New artwork created by artist Kurda Yar and the local refugee community was unveiled on Saturday 23rd November 2024 at Bath Spa Railway Station. During the summer, we facilitated free workshops for families, encouraging all ages to get creative. Working to the theme ‘Our Home’, the groups played with pens, watercolours and spray bottles to […]
Celebrating 20 Years of Progress
Severnside Community Rail Partnership (CRP) marked a significant milestone on Wednesday, 20th November 2024, celebrating our 20th anniversary at the historic Engine Shed in Bristol. Anyone who has travelled by train on routes radiating from Bristol Temple Meads station is likely to have seen the impact of the Partnership’s work, whether its the planters tended […]
Local Community at the Centre of Celebrations Marking Ashley Down’s New Station Opening
After a 60 year hiatus, Ashley Down station has passenger services calling. The North Bristol community came together to mark the much-anticipated opening of their new station through a unique intergenerational art project titled Progression. Led by local artist Aumairah Hassan, the project was supported by Severnside Community Rail Network and sponsored by the West […]
Paid Opportunity – Seeking Bath Based Artist Facilitator for Summer Project
‘Welcome to Bath Spa’ is an exciting new project working in collaboration with Bath Welcomes Refugees. We are looking for an artist who can design and facilitate family friendly workshops for the refugee community during the summer holidays. The artwork will be reproduce to be displayed at Bath Spa station. The artwork will incorporate words/phrase […]
Dedicated Volunteer Remembered at Oldfield Park Station
A bench at Oldfield Park station has been dedicated to a stalwart of the On-Board Community Group. John Irvine was an active volunteer gardener at the station until he passed away just before his 91st Birthday in 2022. Each year, John lovingly planted flowers on Platform 1 and will be remembered for his annual feature […]
Community Room Opens at Bridgwater Station
From Wednesday 22nd May, the local communities in and around Bridgwater have use of a new community room at their railway station, thanks to efforts of the Severnside Community Rail Partnership, who have a vision for breathing life back into the Grade 2 Star listed building. It is hoped this will be the catalyst for […]
Partnership Chairman Keith Walton in New Years Honours List
Severnside Community Rail Partnership’s founder and Chairman Keith Walton has been awarded an MBE for services to Urban Rail Transport in Bristol. The Partnership was established in 2004 to encourage the use of rail on routes radiating from Bristol, and to involve communities in improving stations and facilities. The work of the Partnership has contributed […]