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Friends of Hilsea Station Project
Station adoption is part of community rail, a growing grassroots movement that spans Britain. It is made up of community rail partnerships, which work along railway lines or across regions, as well as station adoption groups and other local organisations, that work to connect communities with their railways
Adoption of Hilsea Station - 30th Jan 2025
Hampshire Community Rail Partnership
Community Spotlight have adopted Hilsea Station through the Hampshire Community Rail Partnership. Our goal is to engage volunteers, community groups and local businesses to work together to enhance its appearance and increase community engagement. The aim is to make the station a more welcoming and vibrant space, involving activities like gardening, litter picking, and hosting events.
Environmental Project - May to Nov 2025
Funded by One Stop Community Partnership
Community Spotlight have been awarded a £1000 grant through the Groundwork, One Stop Community Partnership Fund to carry out a 6 month environmental project at Hilsea Station. Activities will include a community litter pick, waste analysis and solutions, followed by community talks about the affects of waste on the environment & wildlife.
Seekers Create Community Consultation
Funded by Community Rail Partnership
Community Spotlight are excited to have been awarded a grant from the Community Rail Partnership to hold a 1 day Creative Community Consultation event at Hilsea Station with Seekers Create CIC. The event will provide an opportunity for local residents, organisations and businesses to share ideas about ways to improve, connect and increase activities at the station. Date TBC
Hilsea Station Gardening Group
Weekly meet up to tidy green areas at the station
Local residents, community groups, organisations and businesses are invited to come along to a weekly session to weed, sow seeds, maintain and look after planters at the station which in enhance the look and bring people together to share their gardening skills.
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Friday 10am - 12 noon, meet at the front of Hilsea Station
