Friends of Bicester North Station (FoBNS)

Background

Chiltern Railways approached Bicester Green Gym in 2018 to form a group who would primarily look after the long flower bed on Platform 2 which had been there since the mid 90’s and was now rather overgrown! We joined the Community Rail Network of which OXCORP is part, and designed our own logo.

2018

Growing together

Getting inspiration from other Friends groups along the line to Birmingham Moor Street, we work monthly on the first Tuesday of the month 9:30-12:30. As well as gardening, the waiting rooms are refreshed and decorations are put up on special occasions.

2023

We would love to have more people join us and maybe become fully independent from Green Gym, perhaps working at weekends, unless of course as a commuter, you don’t want to go there again in the weekend! We are open to suggestions within reason, and of course we have to adhere to the railway safety protocols. When we check in we register our car for free parking and are reminded of the precautions. As well as work at the station we get an annual grant from Chiltern and a single-use free travel pass for stations on the line. There are social events and seminars to attend. We would love to reach out to schools, companies wanting a volunteer experience.

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