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Sustainable transport
For anyone interested in promoting sustainable transport, the Darent Valley Community Rail Partnership (DVCRP) is a brilliant way of contributing. Representing the six stations from Swanley to Sevenoaks (including Eynsford, Shoreham (Kent), Otford and Bat & Ball), the DVCRP works with a broad range of local groups - and national ones - to improve the stations and to encourage more train travel. The ways of realising this are as varied as the people taking part.
Contact local Rail Officer Sarah Newman sarah.newman@sevenoaks.gov.uk to find out more.
What we've done so far
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We have helped station groups with gardening projects and we have have 47 planters and 8 gardens at the stations, with biodiverse plants supporting pollinators, together with bug hotels and bird boxes.
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There are posters up at the stations telling stories about local history.
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A gallery at Otford station for local photography groups.
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New signage at the stations to direct walkers to their destinations.
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17 Rail Trails in packs to encourage more sustainable exploration of the area from each of the stations along the valley.
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We support small businesses at the stations (primarily cafes) to ensure that there are warm and welcome spaces for rail travellers.
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We have worked with the train operating companies on redecorating station spaces, adding a disabled toilet at Eynsford station, to make them safer and more accessible.
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We have organised and led several walks with local groups to encourage healthy activities and to improve mental health.
What we're planning
We are working on creating two more wildlife gardens - at Eynsford and Swanley stations - and always need more volunteers to help maintain the gardens we already have.
So if you think you have a bit of time to help, or have ideas to share, please do get in touch. We would love to meet you! Contact local Rail Officer Sarah Newman sarah.newman@sevenoaks.gov.uk to find out more.
