Bishopstone Station group start fundraiser to renovate building into a community hub

The Friends of Bishopstone Station adopted the station through the Sussex Community Rail partnership scheme, with their main aim being to 'restore the Grade 2 listed building back to its Art Deco Glory'.

The group said it is raising funds to renovate the rundown former general store which was once the old parcels office, to create a community hub for local people to use.

They said: "We want to turn this area into a much-needed space to be used by various community groups who are desperate for a venue. This will also include a drop in centre for a variety of needs."

The money raised will pay for a new kitchen area, plumbing, electrics and appliances, hot water facility, broadband and USB ports, new foyer doorway and access for disabled people and those with mobility issues plus a new multi purpose unisex toilet.

Bishopstone Station was built in 1938 to accommodate a new housing estate which due to the onset of the second world war was shelved.

The building was then used for military purposes due to its proximity and gun emplacements were built .

This is the only railway station building with gun turrets in the UK.

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