​Schoolchildren bring Christmas cheer to West Sussex station

Schoolchildren have brought some festive cheer to Southern’s Bosham station. 

Youngsters at Funtington Primary School have been getting crafty this Christmas, creating woollen stars to decorate a tree-like structure to brighten up the station waiting room.

School Art Coordinator Sue Hawkins said: "We are really proud of our Christmas stars at Bosham station. It was a great collaborative effort for all the children to make their own woollen star. The older children helped the younger ones and there was some real perseverance from children who didn't think they would be able to create their own design.”

The Arts Council then helped to assemble the stars on the frame before it was delivered to the station.

Rowena Tyler, Sussex Community Rail Partnership Line officer for the Arun Valley Line, said: “Our station partners, Funtington Primary School, have created this Christmas tree for the waiting room by reusing the frame from the poppy cascade they created last year. It’s lovely to have a seasonal touch which had whole-school involvement at the same time as thinking about sustainability.”

Station Manager Tessa Moss said: “Funtington Primary School have done a wonderful job creating these colourful woollen stars. We’re delighted to host their festive display and spread some Christmas cheer at the station.”

The Sussex Community Rail Partnership works to connect communities and the railway across Sussex, Kent and Surrey. For more information about the rail partnership, visit https://www.sussexcrp.org/