The Creative Isle Community Rail Partnership (CICRP) strives to champion the voices of Thanet communities through art and creativity.
The partnership is a collaboration between Turner Contemporary, Thanet District Council and Southeastern. The partnership also works with Bikeability Trust and Kent Coast Volunteering
Artist- led initiatives connected to the railway help provide a welcome to visitors and encourage sustainable, healthy and accessible transport for all.
The initiative covers the train line running around the Isle of Thanet and its stations Birchington, Westgate, Margate, Broadstairs, Dumpton Park, Ramsgate and Minster.
Current Projects
- Coastal Commuters combines ‘Travel Safe Travel Smart’s’ train workshop before following the creative map linking Margate’s Train Station and Turner Contemporary with activities to do and things to look for along the way.
- Launched 9th July 2024 ‘Above and Beyond’ - a new binaural concept podcast exploring Thanet’s railway, combining staff interviews with recordings of the station environment, celebrating times when Southeastern employees have gone above and beyond for passengers. Designed to be listened to through headphones and available through all normal podcast channels.
Past Projects
- Isle of Sound by Emily Peasgood across Thanet Train Stations
More information on the partnership and details of upcoming activity can be found here
Visitor Information Centre The Droit House Stone Pier Margate Kent CT9 1JD Te: 01843 577577 Email: visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk www.visitthanetbusiness.co.uk