Railway Afternoon Tea Thank You for Volunteers
The Trustees of Friends of the Shakespeare Line organised a thank-you event on Sunday, 1 September, to honour over 70 station volunteers
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May 28
Paint & Steam Power at Stratford Upon Avon
At Stratford upon Avon, the renowned painter John Austin, held a captivating exhibition of his works at the community hub room...
May 27
People Power and Community Stations: Small Heath Station's long-awaited lift installation moves closer thanks to local community-led efforts
Small Heath Station's long-awaited lift installation moves closer thanks to local community-led efforts
Feb 22
New lease of life for Henley-in-Arden station as Network Rail’s chair Lord Peter Hendy opens new community space
New lease of life for Henley-in-Arden station as Network Rail’s chair Lord Peter Hendy opens new community space
Feb 22
The First Railway-Based City & Guilds NVQ Vocational Qualification Developed and Launched by Woodrush Academy
With funding from West Midlands Trains and support from Friends of the Shakespeare Line, Woodrush Academy have developed and launched the fi
Apr 25, 2023
Community Rail Hero Recognised with Coronation Champion Award
Fraser Pithie, Chair of the Friends of the Shakespeare Line is one of the five hundred recipients of Coronation Champion Award
Apr 2, 2023
Friends of the Shakespeare Line - Easter 2023 Update
The update sets out details of several things going on along the Shakespeare Line - Birmingham to Stratford upon Avon
Dec 5, 2022
Midlands Volunteers Praised for their Innovation with more to come...
Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham has praised Midlands-based volunteers for their community work.
Jun 22, 2022
'Midsummer Night’s Dream' - a transformation at Birmingham Moor Street Station
Moor Street Station had a floral and arts makeover by volunteers from neighbouring stations along the Shakespeare Line...
May 15, 2022
Jubilee Jubilations at Stratford-upon-Avon
Volunteers at Stratford-upon-Avon railway station were jubilant on Friday as they worked on their planned red, white, and blue plant display
May 15, 2022
Bard’s line volunteers bring Jubilee Colours to Birmingham’s New Street Station
Community volunteers helped transform the main planters at New Street station with patriotic colours for the Queens Platinum Jubilee.
May 15, 2022
Pandemic to Platinum
How railways and communities in the West Midlands are delivering social value together...
Feb 8, 2022
Memorial Unveiled to Wilmcote Solicitor
The unveiling of a plaque in memory of Anabel's and Roz’s late father, Douglas King, who lived at Wilmcote until he died in 2008. Mr King
Oct 24, 2021
The energy and the goodwill of the railway volunteers is a joy to behold
The Friends of the Shakespeare Line Annual Report sets out the scale and range of activities, from over 10,000 volunteers...
Sep 8, 2021
Voluntary Group’s Hail Build Back Success
It's been a great success, and it means next year will be even better; that's the view from two voluntary organisations that worked together
Jul 1, 2021
Transport Museum Wythall
Transport Museum Wythall is taking advantage of the excellent West Midlands Trains service on The Shakespeare Line.
Jul 1, 2021
A Very Noble Cause...
Lord Jones visited Henley-in-Arden station to see the work that has already been done by volunteers to improve the station's environment.
Jun 23, 2021
Shakespeare Line Volunteers Bring Summer to the Heart of Birmingham
Shakespeare Line Volunteers Bring Summer to the Heart of Birmingham
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