May 17th, 2021.


Work continued through the recent lockdown as a group of Newhaven’s young people, aged 11-17 years old, designed and produced a large, colourful mural for Newhaven Harbour railway station.

Thirteen local young people, members of the Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) Youth Clubs and Young Peoples Forum, created the mural, which reflects Newhaven landmarks and important aspects of the town.

Thanks to generous funding from the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) station improvement programme and the hard work and creativity of the young people, the mural was completed and installed on the 30th of April.

Shannon Payne, SCDA Youth Team Lead, said: "Following a year of isolation and distancing, this mural project provided local young people with a collaborative outlet to create something for their community to enjoy now and for years to come. A great way for young people to connect with the wider community."

Chris Fowler, GTR's Customer Services Director for Southern, said: "We're improving stations for passengers and making them more valuable assets for the local communities they serve. So it's great to see this original artwork at Newhaven Harbour, which does both. We're especially happy, during these difficult times, to provide this opportunity to channel young people's creativity for the whole community to enjoy.”

The mural makes a bright, colourful addition to Newhaven Harbour station and is available for all to appreciate.

SCDA Youth Clubs and the Youth Forum are based at the new Newhaven Youth Centre on Denton Island. For more information visit www.sussexcommunity.org.uk, call 01273 511039 or email youth@sussexcommunity.org.uk