Christmas comes to Angmering station

Christmas has arrived early at Southern’s Angmering station thanks to creative schoolchildren.

Georgian Gardens Primary School held several art workshops during which children created decorations for a Christmas tree at the station, as well as Batik wall decorations using stained glass windows as their inspiration. Two other local primary schools, Rustington and Summerlea, also joined in the tree dressing. 

Deirdre Carolin, who is Chair of the Friends of Angmering Station and a teacher at Georgian Gardens Primary School, said: “The school is fully committed to involvement in community projects and are proud to be part of the Friends of Angmering Station. Many of the children and their families are regular passengers and love to see their art work showcased in the booking office and along the platform.”

Community activities at the station are facilitated by Rowena Tyler, who is the Sussex Community Rail Partnership Line officer for the Arun Valley Line. Rowena said: “The Friends of Angmering Station are fantastic station partners, and work alongside the staff at the station, Sharon, Kevin, Regan and Wayne, to really enhance the experience for customers.”

Angmering station’s Christmas tree was kindly donated by local garden centre Haskins.

Southern’s West Coast Area Manager Robert Walker said: “Georgian Gardens Primary School pupils have brought festive cheer to our station with their wonderful decorations, which have drawn much praise from passengers and station staff.”

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