The last few months have all been about art, with several of this year’s projects coming to completion.

• The combined CRPs’ line art project was launched at Manchester Central on 13^th November, with support from High Peak and Hope Valley CRP, Women In Community Rail / Amazing Women, several friends groups, Northern and TransPennine Express.
• Friends of Rose Hill launched their Community Art Mural on the 17^th November. The artwork was created in local schools and several multi-generational workshops.
• Friends of Rose Hill have had a busy few months with their community art project which was unveiled on 8^th November.
• There were a number of successful friends group Armistice events along the Glossop Line involving Hattersley, Hadfield, Guide Bridge, Glossop and Friends of Reddish South. 

After years of campaigning by the Friends of Goostrey, work has started on preserving Goostrey Station’s historic wooden ticket hall at the station. The aim is to use the building for community activity once the repair works are completed.

The Crewe – Manchester and South East Manchester CRP is in discussion with Direct Rail Services to get their apprentices involved on Crewe Station. We hope the apprentices will engage with local schools to promote volunteering and to encourage the study of STEM subjects and employment within the rail industry.