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It's full steam ahead for a Cumbrian partnership’s achievements which has engaged with families to make positive change A pioneering education project and an “inspirational” community rail scheme have won coveted national awards for their efforts in engaging people with the Cumbrian Coast Line. Community Rail Cumbria, working with Millom Discovery Centre and Flimby Primary School, fought off strong competition to win the influencing positive change and sustainable development award at the 16th national Community Rail Awards, on December 9. The partnership was recognised for its ...

Cumbrian partnership’s achievements engaging families in positive change celebrated at national Community Rail Awards A pioneering education project and an “inspirational” ‘community rail’ volunteer have won coveted national awards for their efforts in engaging people with the Cumbrian Coast Line. Celebrating for Cumbria on the night, was Kath Warbrick of the Friends of Aspatria Station she took home the Outstanding Volunteer Contribution Award, sponsored by Merseyrail. Reacting to her win, Kath said: “It was unbelievable, I never win anything! It was a big shock, but I’...

Published: 1:25 PM December 16, 2020    Ella Legrice at the Lowestoft signal box - a photo which is one of 10 finalists in the National Community Rail Awards. PHOTO: Lowestoft Central Project. - Credit: Archant An inspiring railway project which helped attract thousands of visitors to Lowestoft has been recognised with a national award. The project claimed the Tourism and Heritage award at the national Community Rail Awards after offering people a rare opportunity to visit Lowestoft's signal box and see it in full operation before its closure in February after more than 100 years in actio...

Published: 1:25 PM December 16, 2020    Ella Legrice at the Lowestoft signal box - a photo which is one of 10 finalists in the National Community Rail Awards. PHOTO: Lowestoft Central Project. - Credit: Archant An inspiring railway project which helped attract thousands of visitors to Lowestoft has been recognised with a national award. The project claimed the Tourism and Heritage award at the national Community Rail Awards after offering people a rare opportunity to visit Lowestoft's signal box and see it in full operation before its closure in February after more than 100 years in actio...