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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
Sep 1, 2024


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
Feb 22, 2024


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
Apr 3, 2023


'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...
Jun 23, 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 16, 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 16, 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
Feb 8, 2022


Thanks to over 70 volunteers as transformation “has only just started...”
Over seventy volunteers from stations along the railway line between Stratford upon Avon and Birmingham have been given a special thank you.
Aug 2, 2021


4 Minutes By Train To The Future Via The Past
Unveiling of new artwork at one of Birmingham's inner-city railway stations designed to celebrate the heritage of the station
Jul 13, 2021


Shakespeare Line Volunteers Bring Summer to the Heart of Birmingham
Shakespeare Line Volunteers Bring Summer to the Heart of Birmingham
Jun 24, 2021


Shakespeare Line Looks Forward to Summer of Steam Trains
The work of over 60 volunteers at stations along the route between Birmingham and Stratford upon Avon, the railway known as 'The...
May 6, 2021


Poets Celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday and the Railway to his Birthplace at Stratford upon Avon
Poets Celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday and the Railway to his Birthplace at Stratford upon Avon
Apr 23, 2021


First Community Station Partnership Launched in West Midlands
The first community station partnership in the country has been launched by Friends of the Shakespeare Line (FoSL), a not-for-profit...
Mar 19, 2021


Lord Digby Jones becomes Patron of Railway Station Volunteer Partnership
The Railway Station Volunteer Partnership is pleased to announce that Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham has become our Patron.
Feb 9, 2021


Water Butts Start Action Flowing
Severn Trent Water donated 12 water butts for stations along the Stratford-Birmingham line to allow volunteers to water plants
Nov 24, 2020


Community Friends and Determination launched along Shakespeare Railway Line
Rail User Groups all over the UK need to examine their role and look to diversify and work as close as possible with Train Operators...
Oct 12, 2020
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