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Swaythling Autumn Nature Walks

Wed, Oct 17 2018 03:36 PM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

The final set of nature walks for 2018 at Swaythling will take place on the weekend of Saturday 27 October and Sunday 28 October.As usual, the meeting place is outside Swaythling Station at 1100 on the Saturday and 1130 on the Sunday and the free guided walk will take in St Mary’s Medieval Church, The Monks Brook, The Grange, The Greenway and the Monks Brook Meadow areas.Some of the paths are

St Denys Station Car park off Osborne Road South gets a tidy up!

Tue, Oct 16 2018 03:39 PM | NEWS, ST DENYS

Last week volunteers of the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership cleaned up this car park, which in the past has been subject to a great deal of litter.Now our St Denys volunteers are giving the car park a quick clear up on a regular basis to deter a build up of rubbish and it's working!It's amazing what a little work every now and then achieves!Well done to them!If you would like to be part of

Volunteers green up Woolston Station Booking Hall

Fri, Oct 12 2018 03:41 PM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

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Guides help tidy up Chandler's Ford Station

Wed, Oct 10 2018 03:44 PM | CHANDLERS FORD, NEWS

Last Thursday evening, around 30 Guides from Chandlers Ford helped tidy the station in a brilliant display of community spirit.As part of their work, the station had a full litter pick, the drainage holes on the footbridge were cleared, weeds were pulled up, leaves were collected up and our train planter (Fordy) finally had its flower pots planted up for the winter!Well done to all and many thanks!

Scouts install new planters at Eastleigh Station

Wed, Oct 10 2018 03:42 PM | EASTLEIGH, NEWS

If you are wondering what the boxes are at the front of Eastleigh Station, they are the work of Eastleigh Scouts, who have been undertaking a project at the station over the last few months.As part of a Community Scouting Badge the group have helped clean the station, litter picked and now install planters to brighten up the front of the station.In a couple of weeks time the Scouts will return to plants

Volunteers start to brighten up Millbrook Station in Southampton

Wed, Oct 3 2018 04:04 PM | EASTLEIGH, MILLBROOK, NEWS

Yesterday volunteers received the first set of planters for Millbrook Station and prepared them for planting.A litter pick was also undertaken to clear rubbish from the forecourt with a view of making the approach to the station more attractive.Local volunteers will now decide which plants to put into the planters to create some Autumnal/winter colour and foliage.The planters were made by Eastleigh

Bursledon Heritage Day is a big success!

Thu, Sep 13 2018 04:08 PM | NEWS

Last Sunday The Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership helped create a wonderful day for the Heritage sites in Bursledon.A free bus service was provided by the Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust to link Bursledon Windmill and Bursledon Brickworks with train services at Bursledon Station all day. In total they carried over 700 individual passenger trips, which was fantastic. We heard that

Netley station plants and flowers in bloom

Wed, Sep 5 2018 12:30 PM | NETLEY, NEWS

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Our Romsey Show stall

Wed, Aug 29 2018 12:40 PM | NEWS, ROMSEY

Information about our stall at the forthcoming Romsey Show on Saturday 8 SeptemberMEET US AT THE ROMSEY SHOW(Stand 22 in the Shopping & Craft Marquee)INFORMATION ABOUT LOCAL RAIL TRAVELSURROUNDING POINTS OF INTEREST AND PUBSDisplay to mark the centenary of the foundation of the ROYAL AIR FORCETWO OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ROMSEY VOLUNTEERS’ CHOSEN CHARITY COMBAT STRESSRaffle of two Teddy Bears

Swaythling Nature Walks

Wed, Aug 15 2018 04:05 PM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

Thanks to all who turned up to our regular Swaythling Nature Walks last weekend. As you can see the main things found were slow-worms and rare wasp spiders!Sorry about the quality of some of the photos - not my strong point!!Looking forward to what we find in October (27 and 28th for your diaries)var idcomments_acct = '591d07a310dc0208114628108d606323';var idcomments_post_id;var idcomments_post_url;

Mottisfont Village fete

Wed, Aug 15 2018 12:47 PM | NEWS

Despite some heavy showers, a good time was had by all at the Mottisfont Village fete last Sunday. Thanks to Great Western Railway a couple of adult tickets were successfully auctioned off to help promote usage of our railways and raise funds for the village hall. In addition, our walks books continued to sell well and a great deal of tourism and rail information was handed out. Well worth it!var idcomments_acct

Swaythling Summer nature walks

Fri, Aug 10 2018 04:09 PM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 August the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership will be holding its Summer Nature Walks from Swaythling Station through St Marys Church, along the Monks Brook and Grange and up to the Meadow.

Exclusive train trip on Saturday 13 May to mark 10th anniversary Three Rivers Comunity Rail Partnership

Tue, May 9 2017 08:16 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

We are delighted to announce that on Saturday 13 May 2017 we will be running the Fawley Forester Rail Tour.

We are celebrating the 10th anniversary since the inception of the Three Rivers Comunity Rail Partnership and running the shuttles between Southampton and Fawley, to promote the possible re-opening of the railway to passengers.

The re-opening is planned to run passenger rail service from Southampton Central to Hythe and eventually through to the redeveloped Power Station at Fawley, known as Fawley Waterside.

The departure times are as follows:

Eastleigh depart 10.26am
Southampton Central (trip 1) depart 10.54am
Southampton Central (trip 2) depart 13.04pm
Southampton Central (trip 3) depart 15.15pm

More Breeze bike rides from Chandler's Ford Station

Thu, Apr 27 2017 09:22 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NEWS

They are all on Thursdays, at 9.30am, from Chandler's Ford station. The dates and links are below: 18 May – Ridge Adventure – 12 miles Steady22 June – Chandler's Ford Tour – 7 miles Easy27 July - Chandler’s Ford visit to Southampton Common - 13 miles Steady 17 August – Day trip to New Forest – 30 miles Steady/Challenging

Young Archaeologists' Club use Romsey Station to recreate World War Two life

Thu, Apr 27 2017 09:02 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

Recently children dressed in world war 2 clothes were spotted around Romsey Station reenacting various scenes from the war including: aircraft recognition, selection of evacuees, singing songs, making rugs, rationing and air raid warnings.The Young Archaeologists' Club really brought everyday wartime to life, to the delight of present day passengers. As well as being a great deal fun, this was a thoroughly

Meet the Author

Tue, Apr 25 2017 02:21 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

Nigel Bray will be present at Romsey Signal Box on 7 May 2017 between 1200 and 1600 to sign copies of his new book about the Eastleigh to Romsey and Salisbury railway. Price £17.95 with 120 pages of information, history, 160 photographs, maps and diagrams.

Fawley branch line excursion date announced

Mon, Apr 24 2017 02:23 AM | NEWS

As part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership we are sponsoring a special rail excursion along the Waterside railway on Saturday 13 May 2017. Not only will it mark our landmark anniversary but it will help to promote the proposed reopening of the line to passengers arising from new developments in the area. This has been a long held aspiration by many and is gaining widespread support.

Free bus link from Romsey to Stockbridge

Thu, Apr 20 2017 02:36 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

We are delighted to announce details of this year’s free Summer Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday rail bus link whicht the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership will be funding between Romsey and Stockbridge.As usual the service, operated by Test Valley Community Transport Services, links up with the trains at Romsey and Mottisfont and Dunbridge Stations to allow access to the wonderful tourist

Swaythling Nature Walks - Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April

Wed, Apr 19 2017 02:40 AM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

Starting from Swaythling Railway Station at 1100 each day, the route takes walkers past St Marys Church, along the Monks Brook and up onto the Meadow close to Junction 5 of the M27. Guided by local nature expert Bob, visitors are invited to enjoy these free tours to discover current flowers and plants in this wonderfully secluded area as well as any animals that may be around. An insight into the area's history is also provided, which will be of interest to many.

Next work session on the Woolston Station Signal Box garden

Tue, Apr 11 2017 02:42 AM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

Just a quick reminder to say that the next morning work session on the Woolston Station Signal Box garden is this Thursday 13 April between 09.30am and 12.30pm.

Please bring suitable footwear, clothing and equipment for some light gardening work and to further improve this developing garden.

Eastleigh Mens Sheds Open Day - Sunday 14 May 1000 - 1500

Tue, Apr 11 2017 02:41 AM | EASTLEIGH, NEWS

There is a Eastleigh Mens Sheds Open Day on Sunday 14 May, between 10.00 - 15.00 at 108 Hamble Ln, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton SO31 4HU.Phone: 07547 918966var idcomments_acct = '591d07a310dc0208114628108d606323';var idcomments_post_id;var idcomments_post_url;

Spring flowers from Three Rivers CRP Stations

Tue, Nov 1 2016 09:56 AM | NETLEY, NEWS, SHOLING

Some other spring photos from around the Three Rivers CRP stationsSorry about a couple of fuzzy photos as they were taken at speed from the passing train! Stations include Sholing and Netley!Well done to all our volunteers who help to make our stations look so much better.Enjoy.var idcomments_acct = '591d07a310dc0208114628108d606323';var idcomments_post_id;var idcomments_post_url;

Woolston Station Signal Box garden project takes shape

Mon, Oct 31 2016 12:43 PM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

Volunteers last week continued to revamp the garden behind Woolston Station Signal Box. The vision of growing flowers, vegetables and fruit in new raised beds for a community garden is slowly coming together and it is hoped that further progress can be made at the next work morning on Wednesday 20 July from 0930 - 1230.Recent work has included clearing a path, revamping some existing raised beds, marking

Marwell's Zany Zebra trail hits Southampton!

Mon, Oct 31 2016 12:27 PM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

The long awaited trail around Southampton City Centre has now started with over 40 large scale zany zebras adorning the streets. Already families are flocking to Southampton to spot their favourite zebra.Look out for ours, Bunty (Let's go fly a kite!), outside Southampton Central Station as part of a great day out in the City and log on to our special QR code to find out more about us!During the school

Improvements at Romsey Station

Thu, Oct 27 2016 09:20 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

This is to update everyone on 2 improvements at Romsey Station which are due to be completed this week.A new memorial stone commemorating the 100 years since World War One is being installed at the bottom of Station Approach Road by the traffic lights as a highlight of the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership's ongoing First World War remembrance project. For more details please see a recent report

Friends Of The Lymington To Brockenhurst Line

Thu, Oct 27 2016 09:11 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

Talk on THE SPRAT AND WINKLE LINE on 7th November 2016 at 7.30 pm at Lymington community centre by Dick Hewett, president of the friends of Romsey signal box.The line, named officially the Andover and Redbridge Line, was begun in 1858, completed in 1865, and closed in 1967 except for a short length used for freight. Dick Hewett will tell us also about saving and moving the Romsey signal box, which

Join the fun at Southampton's Celebration of Cycling

Wed, Oct 26 2016 09:27 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Southampton will be celebrating all things cycling on 30 October 2016 (12 - 2pm) with a 3km family ride through Southampton Common. Local cycling organisations will be on hand to provide you with lots of tips and information about cycling.There will be a group picnic at the end of the ride too - please bring your own food and drinks. All ages and abilities are welcome. Come and join in the fun! The

Woolston Station Signal Box Garden takes shape

Sat, Oct 22 2016 09:32 AM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

A further morning of work in the garden by volunteers continues to pay dividends.The new raised beds have been partially planted with Rainbow Chard, Purple flowering broccoli, raspberry bushes and strawberry plants.Daffodil bulbs have been planter around the gardenA new seating area has been builtExisting raised beds have been planted with spare Red Hot Poker plantsThe foliage around the garden has

Lighten UP 2 – Lighting up Southampton's Guildhall Square

Wed, Oct 19 2016 09:25 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Showcase Gallery is proud to present an evening of outdoor live drawing and performances exploring the world of light art on a grand scale.For one night only this visually stunning event is on Saturday 22 October, in Southampton Guildhall Square from 7pm onwards.Lighten Up 2 is part of the British Art Show 8 Fringe events. Showcase Gallery has commissioned 3 local visual artists, Alys Scott Hawkins

Hampshire Farmers' Market - Southampton Sunday 23 October 2016

Wed, Oct 19 2016 09:17 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Guildhall Square, Southampton 10am - 2pm Come and experience the vibrant and stimulating atmosphere of the Hampshire Farmers' Markets. Have fun exploring the wide selection of stalls offering award-winning foods, plants, crafts and gifts created by dedicated local producers who have to meet the markets' very high standards and criteria. Stalls on Sunday include:Ambrose SausagesBeceriesBerry Hill

e Breeze rides from Chandlers Ford Railway Station

Mon, Oct 17 2016 09:40 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NEWS

We've planned three more rides to keep everyone cycling through the autumn, starting next Friday.Friday 21st October 9.30am - our first visit to Romsey Art café - 14 miles Click for more details. Thursday 17th November 9.30am - A loop to the south, including Chilworth, with coffee at Relish at the end - 9 milesClick for more details.Thursday 15th December 9.30am - Our Christmas tinsel ride to

More Breeze rides from Chandlers Ford Railway Station

Mon, Oct 17 2016 09:31 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NEWS, ROMSEY

We've planned three more rides to keep everyone cycling through the autumn, starting next Friday.Friday 21st October 9.30am - our first visit to Romsey Art café - 14 miles For more details please click.Thursday 17th November 9.30am - A loop to the south, including Chilworth, with coffee at Relish at the end - 9 milesFor more details please click. Thursday 15th December 9.30am - Our Christmas

The Romsey - Stockbridge - Museum of Army Flying rail bus Sunday service

Sun, Oct 16 2016 09:35 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

The Romsey - Stockbridge - Museum of Army Flying rail bus Sunday service will not be operating this Sunday 18 September 2016.We have been advised that the driver due to drive this Sunday has sadly been taken ill and is receiving treatment in hospital. Therefore he has had to pull out of driving. Despite an urgent request to all volunteers we haven’t had anyone come back to offer to drive. Therefore,

Breeze Cycle Launch Ride with Olympic Gold Medallist Dani King

Sat, Oct 15 2016 09:38 AM | EASTLEIGH, NEWS

Monday 19th September 2.30pm - 3.30pm: Breeze Beginner Ride (please bring your own bike and helmet) 3.30pm - 4.00pm: Refreshments and Q&A with Dani KingCome along to a new Breeze Cycle ride from Fleming Park – launched by Eastleigh’s very own Olympic Gold medallist - Dani King!Breeze rides are free women-only rides designed to make women feel confident about going on a bike ride, and have

Date of next Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership annual stakeholder event

Fri, Oct 7 2016 09:40 AM | NEWS

The next Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership Stakeholder event, which this year will be held at The Point in Eastleigh on Wednesday 9 November 2016 between approximately 1100 and 1400.If you are able to attend please let us know.An agenda will be distributed closer to the date, but in the meantime if there is any issue you would like to raise at the meeting or have discussed let us know and we

3 wins at the 2016 annual National Association of Community Rail Partnerships Awards

Sat, Oct 1 2016 07:07 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NETLEY, NEWS

Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership won recognition at the 2016 annual national Association of Community Rail Partnerships Awards recently.

Having attended the annual awards ceremony of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships in Southport on Thursday we are delighted to announce that the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership has been recognised in three categories as follows.

South West Trains Autumn Promotion

Tue, Sep 27 2016 07:23 AM | NEWS

From Friday 14 October – Sunday 11 December 2016, South West Trains are offering Off-Peak single tickets for just £14.95 adults and £5 kids, when booked online, in advance, to over 200 destinations on our network!So whether you’re planning a weekend away with your friends, coming home from university or just want to discover places further afield all you have to do is book your

What's on in Southampton

Thu, Sep 22 2016 07:26 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Take a guided walk or tour.SEE Southampton and Southampton Tourist Guides Association regularly hold guided walks throughout the year with themes to suit all interests. Most walks start at The Bargate monument.Look at: seesouthampton.co.uk or southamptontouristguides.com for more information.The Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery hold regular guided walks. Next guided walk is on Sun 25 Sept at 2pm

Woolston Station Signal Box Garden update

Mon, Sep 5 2016 09:41 AM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

Volunteers have now completed a third raised flower/vegetable bed in the Signal Box community garden and continue to tidy the site up. Thanks to Jason at City College for the loan of tools to help us build the beds and also to Elliott Brothers for the soil, scaffolding boards and compost!Our next working morning will be on Wednesday 21 September between 0930 and 1230 and any additional help would be

The Signal Box community garden at Woolston Station

Wed, Aug 31 2016 11:14 AM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

Volunteers continue to make good headway with clearing the Signal Box community garden at Woolston Station. Our next working morning will be on Thursday 1 September between 09.30am and 12.30pm and any additional help would be very welcome. In particular, we should by then have a delivery of soil, compost and wood from Elliott Brothers to help with:Filling the 2 new raised flower bedsBuilding 2 further

Lost property at Romsey Station on Father's Day this year

Fri, Aug 26 2016 11:16 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

A little late, but volunteers at Romsey Station found a bag of goodies around Father's Day and have kept them in order to reunite with the owners should they ever come forward.The Booking Office was aware of the bag, but have had no one reclaim it. We have now after some wait (owing to holidays/communications etc) decided to put out a call on our blog.Without giving the details out here, are you aware

Clearing the Woolston Station Signal Box community garden

Mon, Aug 22 2016 11:18 AM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

Volunteers continue to make good headway with clearing the Woolston Station Signal Box community garden. Our next working morning will be on Thursday 1 September between 0930 and 1230 and any additional help would be very welcome. In particular, we should by then have a delivery of soil, compost and wood from Elliott Brothers to help with:Filling the 2 new raised flower bedsBuilding 2 further raised

Swaythling Nature walks

Thu, Aug 18 2016 11:23 AM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

This weekend (Saturday and Sunday the 20 and 21 August) sees the next in our series of Swaythling Nature walks. Starting at Swaythling Station forecourt each day at 1100 the guided walks are free and take just about 2 hours visiting St Marys Church, the Monks Brook, Grange and Meadow areas of Swaythling.Please ensure you bring suitable footwear and clothing as the paths can be muddy and slippery. They

The Arches Open Studios Weekend

Tue, Aug 9 2016 11:21 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug / Arches Studios, The Old Cattle Market, Terminus Terrace, Southampton / 11am - 4pm / FreeThe Arches Open Studios returns this year on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August. The 17 resident artists throw open the doors and welcome the public into grade II listed Victorian arches underneath Central Bridge.The weekend long event, hosted by ‘a space arts’ who manage the

Woolston Signal Box garden progresses in the sunshine!

Wed, Jul 20 2016 11:24 AM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

On a very hot morning today, volunteers managed to complete building the 2 raised beds in the garden and clear the remainder of ivy off the fence as can be seen from the attached photo. Special thanks should be given to Jason of City College who did most of the heavy duty building for us. His help was greatly appreciated. As for Nancy, Lucy and Ted, well done for all the work undertaken in the sweltering

News about Marwell's Zany Zebras

Mon, Jul 11 2016 11:28 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Trail Maps Revealed!

The Marwell’s Zany Zebras Trail Maps for Southampton City and Marwell Zoo are now available to download from Marwell Zoo's website.
Printed copies will be distributed around the city this week or why not pop in to the Marwell’s Zany Zebras Zone in the Marlands shopping centre, Southampton from 16 July to pick up your trail map and perhaps a souvenir guide too?

Sculpture Parade

Station Walks

Wed, Jul 6 2016 11:33 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NETLEY, NEWS, ROMSEY, ST DENYS, SWAYTHLING, WOOLSTON

The holidays (and good weather) are almost here and its time to pull on your walking boots.The Partnership still has copies of its Station Walks guides available for sale at just £5 each plus £1.20 posting and packing. Call 07900 103296 to order.Alternatively, if you wish to avoid the postage and packing charge you will find these informative guides stocked at:Chandlers Ford Station Netley

Romsey Station volunteers mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

Tue, Jul 5 2016 11:38 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

Last Friday Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership volunteers held an exhibition in Romsey Station waiting room to mark the above battle in line with other events across Europe.With the help of the Hampshire Regiment and Melchet Court School near Sherfield English, the exhibition included artefacts recovered from the battlefield, medals, local wartime postcards and letters, a list of all local soldiers

Walk to commemorate the Battle of the Somme Centenary

Wed, Jun 29 2016 11:46 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Southampton Old Cemetary Sunday 3rd July at 3pm Themed walk to commemorate the Battle of the Somme Centenary. There will also be a minutes silence and laying of a wreath at the Cross of Sacrifice and wooden crosses placed at the graves before the walk starts. All walks are Southampton City Council approved and start just inside the main gates at the end of Cemetery Road where parking is available.

Music in Romsey Abbey

Mon, Jun 27 2016 11:53 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

19.30 hrs Saturday 2 July 2016 Infinite Majesty - Romsey Choral SocietyChoral and orchestral works by Elgar, Jongen, Matthias, Rutter, Vaughan Williams and WaltonTickets from £12 to £18 eachFor more information visit romseyabbey.org.ukvar idcomments_acct = '591d07a310dc0208114628108d606323';var idcomments_post_id;var idcomments_post_url;

Volunteers brighten up Mottisfont and Dunbridge Station

Thu, Jun 16 2016 12:03 PM | MOTTISFONT DUNBRIDGE, NEWS

A couple of additional flower tubs, brimming with summer flowers, and a refurbished post bike with flower containers and advert for nearby Mottisfont National Trust property have recently been installed at Mottisfont and Dunbridge Station by our hard working volunteers.Why not come to this pleasant little rural station to see what's happening at the station, visit Mottisfont's beautiful gardens, house

A name has now been chosen for our Zany Zebra!

Wed, Jun 15 2016 12:08 PM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

As you will be aware the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership, East Hampshire Community Rail Partnership and South West Trains have banded together to sponsor a Marwell Zoo Zany Zebra as part of the proposed 40+ zebra trail around Southampton this Summer.We held a public competition for naming our Zebra at the Community Rail in the City event in Waterloo in mid May and we are delighted to announce

West Quay volunteers clear up St Denys Station Car Park

Mon, Jun 13 2016 12:11 PM | NEWS, ST DENYS

Last Friday, volunteers from West Quay in Southampton and their parent company Hammersons in London helped the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership clear up the St Denys Station car park off Osborne Road South.Armed with loppers, brooms, spades, litter pickers and other equipment the volunteers filled nearly 20 bags of rubbish, pruned back the foliage, brushed the car park and sowed wildflower seeds

The new Summer SWT Ticket promotion is nearly here!

Thu, Jun 9 2016 12:15 PM | NEWS

From 13th June – 9th September 2016, South West Trains are offering off-peak day return tickets for just £16 for adults and £3 for kids, to ANYWHERE on its network!

All you have to do is book your ticket by midnight the day before you travel, either online, at station ticket offices, or via telesales (0345 6000 650), then hop on board and start your adventure.

What's on in Southampton next week?

Fri, May 27 2016 07:33 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON, SWAYTHLING

Common People music eventEnjoy this fantastic event this bank holiday weekend with awesome live music, DJs, scrumptious street food, knitting tent, kids area, arts and crafts, the list is endless. Headliners include Craig David (Sat) and Duran Duran (Sun) discoversouthampton.co.ukWoodmill activities daysSchools out at Woodmill so why not come and join us for an Active Adventure. This multi-activity

Woolston Station Garden update

Thu, May 26 2016 07:41 AM | NEWS, WOOLSTON

Yesterday volunteers started work on the Signal Box community garden project. A three hour clear up resulted in the whole area being partially cleared ready for consideration of where raised beds could be placed for flowers, fruit and vegetables. Rubbish left over from many years was removed and old wood and brambles piled up ready for a skip to remove next time.During the morning the volunteers were

Museum of Army Flying event - Monday 30 May 2016

Thu, May 26 2016 07:39 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

Please have a look at the attached poster for a great day out on Bank Holiday Monday.

You can of course reach the Museum using our Free Rail Bus link from Mottisfont and Dunbridge or Romsey Railway stations.

Marwell Zoo welcomes home Gilbert

Sun, May 22 2016 07:56 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Gilbert is home and dry! Police officers from Hampshire Constabulary located Gilbert in a back garden in the Shirley area of Southampton during Sunday evening. We are delighted to see him back where he belongs at the zoo, where he will soon be on display outside the Membership cabin, until he joins his friends in Southampton for the spectacular art trail around the city.We would like to thank everyone

Community Rail in the City Event - Waterloo Station 11 May 2016

Fri, May 13 2016 08:05 AM | NEWS

Some more photos.Also, we handed out between 2 and 3,000 information leaflets to encourage people to visit our area and attractions by rail! A great effort by all who organised the event and thanks to the Association of Community Rail Partnerships, South West Trains and Network Rail for the opportunity to promote our Partnerships!var idcomments_acct = '591d07a310dc0208114628108d606323';var idcomments_post_id;var

Vibrant 1 day music event at Palmerston Park Southampton

Fri, May 13 2016 08:01 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Matt Bunday Events LTD and Voice FM Radio, working in partnership with Southampton Solent University, are working to put bring ‘Bandstand LIVE!’ to the centre of Southampton again this year. Working with the support of Southampton City Council they will be staging this exciting live music event in Palmerston Park on Saturday 14th May 2016 between 12noon and 7pm. This will be a free to attend

2016 Community Rail in the City Event

Thu, May 12 2016 08:17 AM | NEWS

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Bring Gilbert home!

Thu, May 12 2016 08:09 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Gilbert was meant to grace our Community Rail in the City event yesterday at Waterloo Station, but he's been stolen!So, let us know if you have any information about his whereabouts please or contact Marwell Zoo direct.marwell.org.ukvar idcomments_acct = '591d07a310dc0208114628108d606323';var idcomments_post_id;var idcomments_post_url;

Summer Sundays free rail bus link to explore the Test Valley returns!

Wed, Apr 27 2016 08:23 AM | NEWS, ROMSEY

Please find attached the information for this year’s FREE Rail bus link from Romsey Station through the Lower Test Valley area up to Stockbridge, Danebury Hill and the Museum of Army Flying.

Starting again this Sunday, 1 May, the bus will operate Sundays and Bank Holiday Monday’s through to 18 September and will be using the same timetable and operator as last year.

Swaythling Station Spring flowers

Wed, Apr 20 2016 08:37 AM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

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Swaythling Station Spring Walks

Mon, Apr 18 2016 08:49 AM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

This coming weekend (Saturday 23 April and Sunday 24 April) sees the annual spring walks from Swaythling Station take place. Starting from the front of the station at 1100 each day the walks visit St Mary's Church, The Monks Brook, The Grange and Monks Brook Meadow.

The rail bus link from Eastleigh Railway Station to Marwell Zoo returns!

Mon, Apr 18 2016 08:44 AM | EASTLEIGH, NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Service M1 Eastleigh to Marwell Zoo (plus once a day from Southampton*) runs direct to Marwell from Friday 25 March to Sunday 4 September on school holidays, weekends and bank holidays & offers an exclusive saving of 10% off zoo admission!

Bus departs from Eastleigh Railway Station for Marwell Zoo at: 10.25am, 11.25am, 12.25pm & 1.25pm
Bus departs from Marwell Zoo for Eastleigh Railway Station at: 2.47pm, 3.47pm, 4.47pm & 5.47pm

N.B. The bus will stop & pick up from Eastleigh Bus Station (2 minutes earlier), and Fair Oak, New Clock Inn along the route.

Win Marwell Zoo Tickets!

Fri, Apr 15 2016 09:02 AM | NEWS

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Spring scenes from Swaythling

Fri, Apr 15 2016 08:53 AM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

And some more Spring scenes

This time from Swaythling

Thanks to the volunteers' efforts there as well!

Breeze Rides Women's Cycling Event Saturday 7th May

Fri, Apr 8 2016 08:39 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NEWS

Breeze Rides are holding a Women's Cycling Event on the morning of Saturday 7th May jointly with The Bike Centre in North Baddesley. The Bike Centre is an independent local cycle shop. bike-centre.co.ukThey are running two Breeze rides during the morning, both starting and finishing at The Bike Centre. There is Steady level one starting at 9.30am which will take about two hours and also an Easy level

Farmers' market - this coming Sunday

Fri, Apr 8 2016 08:19 AM | NEWS, SOUTHAMPTON

Farmers' market - this coming Sunday 1 May in Romsey and thereafter every first Sunday of the month!A Farmers' market is also held once a month in Southampton Guildhall Square - the next being on Sunday 22 May.For more information or to find your local farmers' market visit hampshirefarmersmarkets.co.ukvar idcomments_acct = '591d07a310dc0208114628108d606323';var idcomments_post_id;var idcomments_post_url;

News and events at Mottisfont Abbey this August

Wed, Aug 12 2015 08:25 AM | MOTTISFONT DUNBRIDGE, NEWS

Family fun...The Art of Lauren Child: Adventures with Charlie and Lola and FriendsUntil 6 SeptemberAfter an exciting launch weekend, the Lauren Child exhibition is now open for the summer holidays! Come and take a look at more than 50 original art works from Lauren's own personal collection, alongside objects that helped inspire her stories. The exhibition includes a sneak preview of the illustrations

New Hamble to the Isle of Wight ferry service operating until Sunday 16 August.

Wed, Aug 12 2015 08:19 AM | HAMBLE, NEWS

There is a special Cowes Week ferry service running between Friday 7th to Sunday 16th August 2015. This route will operate between Trinity Landing on the parade in Cowes and Hamble Quay in Hamble-le-Rice. The Cowes Week service will have a crossing time of 25 minutes.For full details can be found on Scoot Ferries website. https://scootferries.co.uk/our-routesvar addthis_config = {"data_track_addressbar":true};var

Free Swaythling Summer Nature Walks

Wed, Aug 12 2015 04:32 AM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

Come along to Swaythling Station this Saturday and Sunday (15 and 16 August) at 1100 to join in with our Summer nature walk along the Monks Brook and see the seasonal changes in flora and fauna in the area.

South West Trains Summer Promotion 2015

Fri, Jul 24 2015 10:11 AM | NEWS

Over the Summer (20 July to 28 August 2015) South West Trains will be offering £20 adult Off Peak Return tickets (£8 for children) Mondays to Saturdays between any two of their stations across the network.

Swaythling Station remembers World War One

Tue, Jun 23 2015 08:40 AM | NEWS, SWAYTHLING

On Tuesday 16 June volunteers of the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership, civic leaders and pupils from Cantell Secondary School in Southampton held an event at Swaythling Railway Station to mark the existence of a Remount Depot in the area during World War One.

Station Walks Book Launch on Saturday 27th June

Mon, Jun 22 2015 04:46 AM | NEWS, ST DENYS

The Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership and Transition Southampton are pleased to announce the launch of the long awaited Station Walks Guide. This 88 page guide includes 38 walks from railway stations from Salisbury to Southampton Central, Redbridge to Bursledon and all stations in between as well as other information about places to visit, history and travel.

Railway volunteers raise over £340 for charity

Mon, Sep 15 2014 02:28 PM | NEWS, ROMSEY

Last Saturday, volunteers from the Partnership's Romsey Station group attended the Romsey Show at Broadlands as part of their ongoing commemorations of World War One.

In conjunction with Combat Stress charity the volunteers staffed a table in the World War One exhibition tent and held a raffle for teddy bears dressed in replica uniforms from the time. (The uniforms had been specially made by Romsey residents for this occasion.) In addition, wrist bands were sold, details of the proposed war memorial at Romsey Station displayed and a great deal of rail information was given out.

South West Trains are offering 25% off their off-peak day return tickets

Wed, Sep 10 2014 02:59 PM | NEWS

This September South West Trains are offering 25% off their off-peak day return tickets every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Sunday 28 September!

The best news is you can travel ANYWHERE across the South West Trains network! So book your ticket online today and start exploring!

Next stop - Chelsea Flower Show!

Mon, Sep 8 2014 03:04 PM | NEWS, SHOLING

Our volunteers at Sholing have been busy starting a new train service at their local station. It doesn't go anywhere, but has become an instant hit with the passengers and passers by.

Not only does the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership have sheep at Mottisfont and Dunbridge Station, but now we now have our own flower power train at Sholing!

Steam comes to Sholing!

Mon, Jul 7 2014 04:37 AM | NEWS, SHOLING

Last Saturday the Royal Wessex steamed through Sholing Station recreating a scene from years gone by, much to the delight of the spectators who turned up to experience this event.

What a difference volunteers make!

Mon, May 19 2014 03:37 AM | NEWS

Below are 2 Photographs of Sholing Station as before and after shots. The Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership has had 3 volunteers working at the station for the past year or so. Their love of nature lies behind their enthusiasm for improving the station at which they also undertake litter picks and facilities surveys.

Sheep on the platform at Mottisfont and Dunbridge Station

Mon, Apr 28 2014 03:09 PM | MOTTISFONT DUNBRIDGE, NEWS

It was reported that stray sheep had been found at Mottisfont and Dunbridge Station this weekend, but fortunately, they have been rounded up and shepherded well by our local volunteers.

St Denys Station clear up session

Wed, Apr 23 2014 03:59 AM | NEWS, ST DENYS

The next morning clear up session at St Denys Station is due this coming Saturday 26 April 2014 from 1130 to 1300. All are welcome to attend where we shall undertake a litter pick up in the station car park off Osborne Road North and then cut back some foliage at the bottom of the ramp to platform 1.

History recalled at Netley Station

Wed, Apr 16 2014 04:04 AM | NETLEY, NEWS

In late March volunteers at Netley Station received a very special visit from a relative of one of the former station masters there. Winnie Sedgwick, a local resident, is the widow of the last in a line of station masters at Netley Station who shared the family name. She recounted tales of waiting for trains to Eastleigh from the old waiting room before the Second World War, the hustle and bustle of

Five more Breeze bike rides from Chandler's Ford announced

Mon, Feb 10 2014 08:34 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NEWS

Five more future Breeze Bike rides from Chandlers Ford Station have been announced. They are all for the first half of this year.

Great Winter Smiles weekend travel offer from South West Trains

Mon, Jan 27 2014 01:37 PM | NEWS

Great Winter Smiles weekend travel offer from South West Trains

Enjoy a £10 Day Return any Saturday or Sunday from 18 January to 23 February - and kids go for £5! Go away with the family, or with as many friends as you like with a choice of 195 destinations across the South West Trains network*

St Denys Station clear up morning 25 January 2014

Mon, Jan 27 2014 01:35 PM | NEWS

A special thank you to the 16 volunteers who turned up last Saturday morning to continue with improving St Denys Station in Southampton.

The station car park was cleared of more litter, overgrown vegetation and some graffiti by a mixture of residents, scouts and volunteers from other stations of the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership.

Chandlers Ford Railway Stations 10th anniversary

Wed, Nov 13 2013 08:10 AM | NEWS

On October 13th Chandler's Ford railway station celebrated the tenth anniversary of its reopening.

Ask South West Trains Open Evening

Wed, Oct 23 2013 03:23 AM | NEWS

Steve Brine MP has organised an open meeting for commuters and other train users to have their say with the boss of South West Trains, Tim Shoveller, Managing Director of South West Trains and the Network Rail Alliance, to answer questions from members of the public at a city centre venue (to be advised) on Thursday 14th November 2013 at 19:30.

Three Rivers Community Rail Formally Adopt Woolston and Sholing Stations

Tue, Oct 8 2013 03:27 AM | NEWS

Friday 4 October saw volunteers of the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership formally adopt Woolston and Sholing stations with South West Trains.

This brings the total number of stations adopted by volunteers in the Three Rivers area to seven.

Chandler's Ford Station Anniversary Family Bike Ride

Mon, Oct 7 2013 03:41 AM | NEWS

On Sunday 13th October Chandlers Ford Railway station is 10 years old. As part of all the anniversary celebrations planned there on the day, there will be an easy, guided, circular family cycle ride from the station starting at 2pm starting from the station forecourt. Further details on the route can be obtained from Mary on 02380 252003

Railway station anniversary celebrations!

Fri, Oct 4 2013 09:29 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NEWS, SWAYTHLING

This is a reminder that the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership is holding a couple of station anniversary celebration events in October and would welcome anyone to visit on the days or help with their organisation.

Clear Up Session At St Denys Railway Station

Thu, Oct 3 2013 03:31 AM | NEWS

This is advance notification that the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership is organising a clear up session at St Denys Railway Station on Saturday 23 November from 1130 to 1330

The primary aim is to clear up the station car park off Osbourne Road South, which has become very overgrown and litter strewn.

Romsey Rail Bus Link Services Success

Mon, Sep 23 2013 03:34 AM | NEWS

Now the last day of the Romsey Rail Bus link services has passed it is great to report that this service providing bus and rail links to the Lower Test Valley tourism area has seen a 4.4% increase in passenger numbers. 734 individual passengers used this service this year which is a great boost to rail travel, bus travel and tourism in Test Valley.

Nature Walks from Swaythling Station

Mon, Aug 5 2013 03:37 AM | NEWS

The next weekend of nature Walks from Swaythling Station is coming up on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2013.

As before, walks start from Swaythling Station forecourt at 1100 each day and will take just under 2 hours to visit the beautiful medieval church at St Mary's South Stoneham before studying the flora and fauna along the Monks Brook and in the proposed Monks Brook meadow.

Chandler's Ford and Dean train stations featured on TV

Sat, May 18 2013 02:31 AM | NEWS

The fastest growth in train passengers this region is on the lines linking Salisbury and Southampton.

Environmental Rock 2012

Fri, May 11 2012 04:40 AM | MUSIC, NEWS

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On Saturday May 12, Three Rivers Rail will be at the 'Environmental Rock' event at 'The Hobbit' in Southampton. The event starts at 13:00.

Free Rail Link Bus service

Tue, Apr 17 2012 08:31 AM | MOTTISFONT DUNBRIDGE, NEWS, ROMSEY

On May 6 to September 2012 a Free Rail Bus service will commence from Romsey train station to Stockbridge. The free service will be available on Sundays and Bank holidays and will be servicing:

Romsey train station
Romsey Abbey
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Timsbury
Kimbridge
Mottisfont & Dunbridge train station
Mottisfont Abbey
Horsebridge
Houghton Lodge
King's Somborne
Stockbridge

West Dean Summer Fete

Tue, Apr 17 2012 08:18 AM | NEWS, WEST DEAN

West Dean village fete is on June 2nd between 1pm to 5pm.

Bike Doctor at Chandler’s Ford on Saturday 28 April

Tue, Apr 17 2012 06:33 AM | CHANDLERS FORD, NEWS

Bike Dr at Chandlers Ford Railway Station

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Got any problems with your bike? Tyres not pumped up? Brakes not working properly? Gears not sounding right?

Velvet Bus service to Marwell Wildlife

Fri, Apr 6 2012 08:25 AM | EASTLEIGH, NEWS

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There is now a Velvet bus service running directly to Marwell Wildlife from Eastleigh train station. Fare paying passengers will be entitled to a 10% of admission on production of their Velvet Bus ticket. The bus service will continue until September 2nd.

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