Nature at Newton Station
🌿 Case Study: Nature at Newton – Rail 74 Community Rail Partnership đź“Ť Location: Newton Station, South Lanarkshire 🛤️ Led by: Rail 74 Community Rail Partnership (CRP) 🤝 Partners: Friends of Newton Station Group, ScotRail, Herbal Homestead, local volunteers, and community groups 🎯 Focus Areas: Biodiversity, community engagement, health and wellbeing, place-making 🌱 Project Overview Nature at Newton is a growing community initiative led by Rail 74 CRP to revitalise the greenspace surrounding Newton Railway Station. This multi-stranded project brings together local people, organisations, and volunteers to turn…
Minutes of Meeting February 2025
Date: 2025-02-28Attendees: Suzie McCheyne- Development Officer, Diane Whateley- Secretary, Aiden Watt-volunteer, John Wilson- Scotrail, Nigel Wunsch- deputy chair, Alex Bray- Cross Country, Fraser Hamilton, Jim Bolton- Healthy and Happy, Andy Crosbie National Autistic society, John Miller- Scotrail Holdings.Apologies: Victoria Moore- Chair; Rose hewitt Newton Station adopters; Arlene Dickson. Samaritans Updates JW — Dates to be aware of: 22/3/2025 CRP networking meeting through Scotrail 25/4/2025 JW retiring JB — Ticket office hours being cut at Rutherglen and Cambuslang, but JW explained that staff would still be available to help,…
Nature at Newton Station
We are delighted to host session and receive funding from Cross Country Trains to provide interactive and inclusive sessions at newton station in 2025. Our Friends at Newton Station have a facebook page to get information from throughout the year https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563396324475
Minutes of Meeting January 25
The Rail 74 CRP meeting covered key updates, including the need for a new treasurer and the success of the rail safety live learning programme, which has reached over 5,000 schoolchildren. Discussions included potential funding for local projects, support from ScotRail’s media team, and updates to the Rutherglen Station mural. Community events, such as Newton’s successful carol singing and upcoming workshops, were highlighted, along with the Samaritans’ Brew Monday and suicide prevention initiatives. CrossCountry reaffirmed funding commitments, while ScotRail shared progress on ticketless travel and the Rail 200 campaign. Plans for further collaboration and outreach continue.
Minutes of Meeting October 2024
The Rail 74 CRP meeting covered several key updates, including long-overdue repairs to Rutherglen Station and potential improvements at Newton, with efforts to involve local schools and community groups. Funding has been secured for additional planting at Newton’s community garden, while discussions continue on land ownership responsibilities. An accessible days-out interactive map is in development in partnership with the National Autistic Society, and the Social Bite homeless village in Rutherglen may offer opportunities for CRP involvement. The travelling classrooms initiative has been successfully completed, and planning is underway for further accessibility and climate change projects. Rail safety education will expand to 8–10 schools, and there are concerns about the lack of awareness regarding discounted travel for young people. The next meeting is scheduled for November 28th.
Christmas Fun from Newton to Glasgow Central
Some pics of a fun festive trip to Glasgow from Newton station. Singing 🎶 all the way … meeting drew at Glasgow Central Station and reading arlos adventure on the platform whilst snaking on fruit. A handmade travel ticket, wee goody bag & Arlo adventure book for all !
Minutes of Meeting
Date: 2023-01-10Attendees: Suzie McCheyne- Development Officer, Diane Whateley- Secretary, Nigel Wunsch-Vice Chair, Cambuslang Rotary, Eugenie Aroutcheff- Grow 73, Jim Bolton- Rutherglen CC, John Wilson- Scotrail ,Matthew Worman- Avanti, Alex Bray-Cross Country, Caroline Thompson Noble … CRN, Diane and Kieran Wyse…..-Scottish Autistic Consultants.Apologies: Lynn Keir- Treasurer, Updates Development Officer Update Hope in Hamilton Update Everything is ready except the final landlord’s consent; Local MSP, Christine McKelvie is interested and has written a letter of support. Various Next meeting: 21/02/23 @2.30pm @ LEAP café, Cambuslang