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GO Your free magazine from Southern Issue 7 PLUS Southern Adventure Holiday fun and free map inside Breaking The Spell Daniel Radcliffe bids farewell to Harry • Quick and easy to book a ticket • No credit card or booking fees • Free collection from station ticket machines • Free recorded delivery for season tickets • Special online offers and discounts southernrailway.com 7698 Why You No 297x210.indd 1 03/02/2011 08:54:28 WIN! Tickets to Crystal Palace v Portsmouth next Contents Go Southern is produced by beetroot for Southern. Managing Editor: Andrew Dobson Agency Editor: Catherine Duffy Writers: Luke Davis, Catherine Duffy, Susan Soper Art Editor: Shailesh Chavda Designer: Anja Linke Printed by: Newnorth on Hello Matt FSC paper Email any comments, suggestions or listings to [email protected] For advertising sales, contact Anne-Marie Fox on 020 7692 9292. The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of Southern. Please note that the editorial about Southern products and services may not include all of the applicable terms and conditions. To find out full terms and conditions please call 08451 272920 or visit southernrailway.com Inside Southern Adventure Map Inside Have an adventure you’ll never forget with Southern’s map and activity book Page 13 Football fever Competition rules: Southern’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. All prizes are non-transferable. Southern Railway Limited, registered in England No. 06574965. Registered office: Go-Ahead House, 26-28 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 5GA. The region’s biggest clubs battle it out this season Southern is a wholly owned subsidiary of GOVIA Limited. Page 4 Cover photography: Warner Bros Entertainment “I’m over the moon that five clubs on the network are in the Championship this CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE season. For my money, it’s one of the most exciting leagues in Europe.” * Luke Davis “My kids absolutely loved the Southern Adventure map and activity book. They now want to spend the whole summer travelling by train!” Catherine Duffy Book direct at southernrailway.com *No postage fee for first class post, other postage rates may apply please see website for details. 8351 Go Southern Magazine_Ad_A4.indd 1 16/05/2011 16:13 Cover Story mad about the boy Daniel Radcliffe says goodbye and thank you to Harry Potter page 10 Plus 6 Competition Win tickets to Crystal Palace v Portsmouth 18 Hot tickets Must visit events from across the region 22 The Buzz All the latest news on our rail network 25 Getting there Travel information and network map previous home next Football A WHole new ball game Five teams on the network are lacing up their boots to play each other this season and Southern stations will be resounding to the sound of chants and cheers come match day The history, the atmosphere, the rivalry. There’s nothing quite like a local derby to get the blood pumping, and this season fans in the south can get ready for a hatful. Thanks to Southampton and Brighton winning promotion to the Championship, there will be five clubs on the Southern network playing each other home and away. But what will the season hold for Millwall, Crystal Palace, Portsmouth and the two newcomers? Down on the coast at Brighton, expectations are high. After 14 years as the nomads of English football, Seagulls fans are desperate to get through the turnstiles of their new 22,500-seater Amex Stadium and see how their team matches up in the division. And with extra train services to nearby Falmer Station, the club is well prepared to welcome the crowds needed to fund their lofty ambitions. Further along the coast, fans of Southampton are looking forward to renewing old rivalries with neighbours Portsmouth, while 4——GO Southern ISSUE 7 Millwall will hope to shake off the disappointment of missing out on a play-off place last term to challenge for promotion – not to mention the small matter of staying ahead of Crystal Palace in the south London pecking order. But according to the experts, of the five sides, new boys Southampton are most fancied to be celebrating come May. After an impressive campaign last year, they boasted five players in the League One PFA team of the season, with England under-21 midfielder Adam Lallana and Portuguese defender José Fonte giving Saints fans cause for optimism. But, as all fans know, predictions count for little. Soon though it will be time to put the guesswork to one side. The first of the southern match-ups – Portsmouth v Brighton – is on Saturday 13 August. In total there will be 20 league games between the five clubs, with nearby Southern stations at each of the grounds easing the path for both home and away fans (see page 6). MILLWALL Millwall Crystal Palace Nickname: The Eagles Stadium: Selhurst Park Trivia: Crystal Palace introduced a new feathered mascot last season. Kayla, a North American bald eagle, has become a fixture at home games, swooping around the stadium before games Player to watch: Nathaniel Clyne. If Palace can hold on to him, the 20-year-old will offer plenty of pace from right-back Nearest Southern station: Selhurst Info: www.cpfc.co.uk Nickname: The Lions Stadium: The Den Trivia: The Den has had more than its fair share of televised games in recent years. But it wasn’t Millwall that viewers got to see. The ground was also the home of Harchester United – the fictional team at the centre of football soap Dream Team Player to watch: Darius Henderson. The experienced striker will hope to make an immediate impact with his new club Nearest Southern station: South Bermondsey Info: www.millwallfc.co.uk Portsmouth Nickname: Pompey Stadium: Fratton Park Trivia: Portsmouth have held the FA Cup title longer than any other club – a total of seven years. They won it in 1939 before the competition was suspended due to the outbreak of the Second World War Player to watch: Hayden Mullins. Last year’s player of the season has provided Pompey’s midfield with much-needed grit since joining from West Ham in 2009 Nearest Southern station: Fratton Info: www.portsmouthfc.co.uk previous Brighton & Hove Albion Nickname: The Seagulls Stadium: American Express Community Stadium, known as the Amex Stadium Trivia: In 1999, when short-on-cash Brighton were languishing in the old third division, a record label become the main shirt sponsor. Its name? Skint Player to watch: Ashley Barnes. The no. 9 scored 18 goals in 42 league appearances last term. Nearest Southern station: Falmer Info: www.seagulls.co.uk Southampton Nickname: The Saints Stadium: St Mary’s Stadium Trivia: On his full debut for Southampton, Alan Shearer became the youngest ever player to score a top flight hat-trick. He was just 17 years and 240 days old Player to watch: Rickie Lambert. Southampton’s top scorer for the past two seasons Nearest Southern station: Southampton Central Info: www.saintsfc.co.uk home next ISSUE 7 GO Southern——5 Football Home fixtures Up the Town It’s been a long time coming, but Crawley Town has finally made it. Two divisions beneath the Championship, the West Sussex club are set to make their very first appearance in the football league in League 2. The Red Devils have a long and proud history stretching all the way back to 1896, but it’s only in recent years that they have had the financial backing to make the step up to league football. Last season’s runaway Conference Premier champions were also its biggest spenders, adding players such as Matt Tubbs, a £70,000 signing from Salisbury City, and Argentinian striker Sergio Torres to their ranks. You can help welcome them to the big time by taking a trip to see their home games at Broadfield Stadium – just a short walk from Crawley Station. Nearest Southern station: Crawley Info: www.crawleytownfc.com 13 August 2011 WLEY TOWN FC CRA WEST SU MILLWALL SSEX NOLI CEDERE 18 Other sports 96 31 December 2011 Portsmouth v Brighton & Hove Albion Millwall v Crystal Palace 20 August 2011 2 January 2012 It’s not just football that fans are flocking to across the region MILLWALL Southampton v Millwall Brighton & Hove Albion v Southampton 27 September 2011 31 January 2012 Brighton & Hove Albion v Crystal Palace Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion 18 October 2011 14 February 2012 MILLWALL Cricket MILLWALL Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion Brighton & Hove Albion v Millwall 1 November 2011 10 March 2012 Crystal Palace v Portsmouth Brighton & Hove Albion v Portsmouth 19 November 2011 17 March 2012 MILLWALL Southampton v Brighton & Hove Albion Millwall v Southampton 26 November 2011 7 April 2012 At 172 years old, Sussex County Cricket Club is the oldest of the 18 major county clubs and despite its great age has enjoyed plenty of recent success having won the County Championship three times in the past eight years. The club plays most of its home games at the Probiz County Cricket Ground in Hove but also plays some at Arundel and Horsham. Fixtures continue up until mid-September so go and cheer on Michael Yardy and the boys including England’s very own Luke Wright, Monty Panesar and Matt Prior. Nearest Southern station: Hove Info: www.sussexcricket.co.uk Horse racing Described as racing’s most elegant course, Lingfield Park is nestled within 450 acres of rolling Surrey countryside. It remains one of only four racecourses in the UK to have an all weather track which means there are race meetings in September, October, November and December. Nearest Southern station: Lingfield Info: www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk MILLWALL Crystal Palace v Millwall Southampton v Portsmouth 17 December 2011 9 April 2012 Portsmouth v Southampton Crystal Palace v Southampton 26 December 2011 9 April 2012 Millwall v Portsmouth Portsmouth v Millwall 26 December 201 17 April 2012 Southampton v Crystal Palace Portsmouth v Crystal Palace Win tickets to Crystal Palace v Portsmouth We have two tickets to give away to Crystal Palace’s home game against Portsmouth on 1 November. To be in with a chance of seeing the Eagles take on Pompey all you have to do is answer the following question: What is the name of Crystal Palace’s home ground? Send your answer, marked ‘football’, to [email protected] stating your name, email, home address and contact number. The deadline for entries is Friday 14 October 2011. The first correct answer selected at random will win and there are no cash alternatives. 6——GO Southern ISSUE 7 MILLWALL previous Photography: Crawley Town fc, Image.net, Lingfield park, Ilpo Musto for Rex features, Sussex CCC MILLWALL *Dates subject to change for TV scheduling es30 per cent LOCatioOn: LWik ith up to Falmer st riving at Brighton of match goers ar ground by train, w & Hove Albion’s ne ve been added on ha ns eight extra trai n Falmer and Lewes Saturdays betwee l football season and Brighton. Loca now also benefit ticket holders can avel – east of from cheap train tr ards Hayw Worthing, south ofof Lewes. t Heath and wes ilway. Go to southernra com ISSUE 7 GO Southern——7 home next Photography: Julia Claxton Brighton Fiery Foods Chilli Festival When: Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 September, 11am - 6pm Where: Victoria Gardens This is hot stuff! Enjoy all manner of hot and spicy food and drink, and watch the finals of the Chilli Eating Contest. Entry £4 (£2 conc). Sussex & The World Market The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival, the beaches, the pier, Brighton Sea Life, the Lanes – whatever you want to do in Brighton this summer Southern can get you there, and in more ways than one! You can now go anywhere in Brighton and Hove by bus for just £2 unlimited travel all day and all you have to do is make sure you arrive by train and board the bus outside Brighton Station. Change in North Street or at Churchill Square and you can get buses to almost everywhere in the city. Most run every few minutes and the majority are double-deck so you get a grandstand view of Brighton’s streets while you’re travelling. In fact your £2 ticket allows you travel on any Brighton & Hove bus anywhere in its citySaver area – and that’s along the coast from Seaford to Shoreham, via Newhaven, Brighton and Hove, and inland as far as Lewes and Steyning. To get to any of the destinations beyond the boundary, or enjoy a scenic double-deck bus ride along the coast to Seven Sisters, Beachy Head and Eastbourne, ask the driver for a £5 saver instead. This basically gives you unlimited travel on any bus, anywhere on the network for a whole day. Tel: 01273 886 200 Nearest Southern station: Brighton Info: www.buses.co.uk Photography: Alamy When: Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 September, 11am - 6pm Where: Hove Lawns The best of Sussex goes head to head with world food at this epic seafront market. Free entry. On the buses The Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival runs throughout September so why not go and tuck in? With local producers, growers, restaurants, bars and food retailers firmly at its heart, the festival is the largest of its kind and showcases fantastic food, drink and hospitality. This year the event actually runs from 1 September to 4 October so what’s on? Brighton Mix Off When: Thursday 1 September, 7pm Where: Brighton Pier The finals of the Brighton Bartender Association’s cocktailmaking competition. 8 GO Southern ISSUE 7 Boutique Weekend When: Saturday 3 - Sunday 4 September, 11am - 6pm Where: Locations across the city. Drop in to great foodie events from North Laine to Brighton Marina. Free entry to all events. Big Sussex Market & Live Food Show 2011 When: Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 September, 10am - 6pm Where: New Road and Royal Pavilion Gardens Sussex’s biggest annual food event with 80 Sussex growers, producers and restaurants showcasing superb local produce. Free entry. Champagne & Sussex Sparkling Wine Festival When: Sunday 25 September, noon - 6pm Where: Hotel du Vin, Ship Street Meet the growers, participate in tutored tastings. It’s a must for any lover of the bubbles. Tickets £20 including 3 tasters. Brighton Oktoberfest When: Friday 30 September Sunday 2 October, noon - 11pm Where: Pub du Vin, Ship Street Brighton’s first ever Oktoberfest sees a fantastic line-up of Sussex beers and ciders alongside a vast choice of continental lagers. Tickets £5. Getting there Nearest Southern station: Brighton Info: www.brightonfoodfestival.com Get away from it all, anywhere in the UK... allow Classic Breaks to show you how previous Enjoy UNLIMITED 3-night breaks for 2 people at a choice of 180 hotels throughout the UK, courtesy of Go Southern at any �me within the next 12 months from when we receive your cheque or payment for just £9.99. For just £9.99 you will receive a classic breaks brochure & vouchers, en�tling you and your partner to unlimited 3 night’s free accommoda�on subject to availability. The accommoda�on is free, just pay for evening meals & breakfast, the cost of which is showed next to each hotel in the brochure. Children under 12 can also stay free in most hotels. 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Send this coupon and your cheque/PO to: Silver Fox Promotions, PO Box 98, Whitefield, Manchester M45 7GS. Offer expires 31st July 2012 OFFER CODE : 3DBGOS ISSUE 7 GO Southern 9 next Interview With the final instalment of the Harry Potter film series enchanting cinema goers across the region, actor Daniel Radcliffe talks about how he feels about saying goodbye to Harry, how he plans to get a tattoo now that his contract is over, and the close bond he has formed with his cast mates HOW DOES IT FEEL COMING TO THE END AFTER ALL THESE YEARS? D: It’s bizarre, you know, we filmed it all in one go – Parts 1 and 2 – and on the last day it was just bizarre and there were a lot of tears and, you know, I wept like a child! DID YOU REALLY CRY? D: It’s 10 years of our lives so it’s bizarre. I’m on another job at the moment and I’ve got another job coming up but at the time the outlook seemed really bleak. I was like, ‘What am I going to do now’? But no, it was quite emotional but it was great. SO HAVE YOU FELT A BIT LOST SINCE IT ALL FINISHED? D: I actually had a really weird moment the other day when I was in the lifts in my apartment, not in my apartment, up to my apartment, I don’t have lifts inside my apartment, that would be awesome. But I just sort of looked in the mirror and bizarrely missed 10——GO SOUTHERN ISSUE 7 the scar and thought, ‘I’ll never have that piece of make-up on again.’ Yeah it was very weird. WAS THERE ANYTHING IN YOUR CONTRACT THAT YOU WERE DESPERATE TO DO WHEN YOU FINISHED FILMING? previous D: Not really. I do like having my hair a lot shorter but I’m doing a film. WHAT ABOUT TATTOOS? D: I don’t want to get my whole face tattooed but I definitely do want to get some tattoos, which would have been really ill advised if I’d done that during Potter. As far as a tan is concerned, I am the world’s palest man anyway so it would be pointless me getting a tan. I’d just look ridiculous. home YOU GUYS MUST BE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS. DO YOU STAY IN TOUCH MUCH WHEN YOU’RE NOT DOING THE MOVIES? D: Well over the past 10 years there haven’t been many times when we’ve not been doing the movies – that’s ISSUE 7 GO Southern——11 next Interview Harry Potter and ... ARE YOU GOING TO FACTOR IN TIME THOUGH NOW SEEING AS YOU’RE NOT GOING TO BE DOING THE MOVIES? D: Yes absolutely. Especially as I’m doing a show in New York and Emma’s going to be in America so I’m sure we’ll be able to hook up. REALLY? YOU’RE NOT USED TO IT NOW? D: When you get out of the car and Every opportunity I will get for the rest of my life, I would not have got if it wasn’t for Harry Potter ...the Philosopher's Stone (2001) THERE ARE RUMOURS THERE MAY BE MORE BOOKS TO COME – WOULD YOU BE UP FOR DOING IT AGAIN? ...the Chamber of Secrets (2002) AND YOU GOT TO KISS THE LOVELY EMMA WATSON IN PART 1 WHO SAID YOU WERE FABULOUS BY THE WAY. D: Did she? Fantastic. That’s great. WAS IT WEIRD THOUGH? D: It was quite weird. Especially because, I don’t know, I thought it was going to be like a slow, sensual kind of thing and it was quite vigorous. I was taken by surprise. But no, it was great. I’m not going to complain because there are thousands of men worldwide who would have cut off a limb to be in that position. So yeah I enjoyed it. What was slightly bizarre about it was that we were actually covered in silver body paint and glitter to have that effect to look the way it did. So it was slightly odd. It looked like we’d just spent the night in a club or something. YOU HAVE COMPARED BEING IN HARRY POTTER TO BEING IN THE MAFIA, SAYING ONCE YOU’RE IN YOU’RE NEVER OUT, SO DO YOU GET YOUR WAND OUT IN SECRET? D: I do my own little Scorcese film at home with all my Harry Potter props that I’ve stolen – I have stolen some. WHAT DID YOU TAKE? D: Well I stole quite a few things from a couple of sets. They had all these sort of goblets and things, there were hundreds, so I thought they’re not going to miss any of them. And then I’ve got the glasses as well. I’ve got the pair from the first film and the pair from the last film. The pair from the first film are tiny, when I was a little me. So yeah I’ve got both of them and that’s awesome. 12——GO SOUTHERN ISSUE 7 CAN YOU GO ANYWHERE WITH PEOPLE NOT RECOGNISING YOU AS HARRY? ...the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) D: I can but wherever I go I play on it. Sometimes I make up a whole new reality for myself. It’s fun. Actually a while back a guy was teaching me bass guitar and after a year-and-a-half of lessons he still had no idea who I was. Either that or he was the coolest man alive and really didn’t care. ...the Goblet of Fire (2005) HOW HARD HAS IT BEEN AT TIMES TO BE NORMAL AND DO NORMAL THINGS? D: There is a certain amount of that and it’s a fine line between accepting that and talking about it. The last thing people want to see is a celebrity whingeing. Everyone hates that – I hate that. There are tricky moments and you do find yourself in situations that you would not be in were it not for being Harry Potter or being famous. But all of that is so outweighed by the joy of being on set. The premieres and stuff is something else – that’s fun and weird and mad – but filming is what matters to me and what I love doing. I just couldn’t give that up, no matter how mad it all got. YOUR LAST POTTER PREMIERE IS COMING UP. CAN YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST 10 YEARS AGO? D: I can and it was terrifying then and it’s only slightly less terrifying now. you’re hit by that wall of sound and screaming it is just insane. I mean it’s incredible and amazing but it’s quite scary and intimidating too. ...the Order of the Phoenix (2007) D: Oh God I’m the only person in the world that doesn’t want there to be an eighth Harry Potter book. YOU CAN’T SAY THAT! D: I can! Believe me I’ve given 10 ...the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 & 2 (2010 & 2011) They’re here at last! School’s out and the holidays have begun. Many parents and guardians will be thinking about things to do with the kids during the holidays, so why not let Southern Railway take you away on the adventure you’ve been dreaming about? Sunshine, sand, adventure, culture and fun – they’re all out there on the Southern network. Now all you need is a map to plot your route, an activity book full of ideas which will also help keep the kids and their busy minds occupied and, most importantly, a really cheap way of getting there. Isn’t it lucky then that Southern has already thought about all of those wishes to help your family plan the perfect Southern Adventure all reachable by train. And years – I can. Look, I’ve had an amazing time, I think it’s been an amazing 10 years and I would be quite happy for it to finish at this point because, you know, the stories were rounded off in such a succinct and perfect way – I don’t know how you’d go back to it. ARE YOU COMFORTABLE WITH THE ASSOCIATION YOU’LL HAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WITH THE CHARACTER? D: Every opportunity I will get for the rest of my life, I would not have got if it wasn’t for Harry Potter. And it would be the height of ingratitude if I was ever anything but proud to be associated with these films. WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE HARRY POTTER FRANCHISE – WHY HAS THE WORLD LOVED IT SO MUCH? D: I think it’s a combination of things. ...the Half-Blood Prince (2009) Let Southern take you on a fun-filled summer to remember Partly it’s the fact that, you know, it’s a book in a rich tradition of sort of orphan literature, where the character is an orphan from the beginning and that automatically sets him up as being an underdog for life and the success and the strength of the character and also the meticulously created world of magic, people love to get involved in the laws and rules of it I think. And so that combined with many, many millions of pounds and a big budget for a film – it’s a winning combination! Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is now in cinemas across the region. if you book your train tickets online at southernrailway.com before 27 August 2011 then there is 25% off Advance and Off Peak train tickets. With the help of Mexican train enthusiast Loco Toledo, Southern has put together a series of summer adventure ideas across the South East so all you and your young explorer have to do is choose where to go. Budding scientists can discover the secrets of the Science Museum, while animal lovers will be enthralled exploring London Zoo or Brighton Sea Life. And for the really brave adventurer there are thrills and surprises around every corner at the London Dungeon and Dinosaurs Unleashed. For those who prefer a slightly more chilled adventure, take advantage of those sunny days and spend it on the beach with a picnic. There are beaches galore along the South coast from Brighton’s pebbly rocks and famous pier to the windswept beaches at Littlehampton and Beachy Head. And don’t forget the historic seaside towns of Chichester, Eastbourne, Southampton and Portsmouth. The Southern Summer Activity Book is jam packed with exciting train trip ideas on the Southern rail network and there are loads of puzzles, games and activities to enjoy. It’s easy to get hold of too. Download it free from the website at southernrailway. com/adventure Southern Adventure map Inside All mapped out Photography: PHOTOGRAPH BY ALAN CLARKE for CAMERA PRESS LONDON, Image.net, Warner bros entertainment the thing. I mean, the last thing we filmed for about 18 months. But yeah, we do keep in touch. We don’t see each other that much but I think when you see somebody everyday for nine/10 months of the year it’s alright to have a break from each other. To get you inspired and to help you on your way, Southern Railway is giving away a activity book and a map showing many exciting places and summer adventures waiting for you and your family. And while you’re on the train the kids can spend the journey looking for Loco Toledo and his friends hidden around the map. To get a head start turn over now to pages 14&15 and see the map in all its previous home next previous home next Southern comfort LOSoCutOheLrnikAdveentsure: The d all my friends in Look out for me an and free map. There ok the free activity bog things to see and do all in az am of t at s are load you book your ticke if d An n. ai tr by g e in reachabl you’ll get a whopp n om .c ay ilw ra rn ai he tr sout ak and Advance 25% off your Off peline. Offer closes on 27 tickets booked onyou can book and travel August, however ks in advance. Go to up to 12 wee om to book your southernrailway.c and start your Southern tickets ure. advent Draw your own Southern Adventure map while the 16+ winner After you’ve studied the map, filled out the activity for your chance will receive £500. You book and enjoyed all can recreate the map in to win up that the Southern Railway any way you choose – on to £500 network has to offer, why don’t a computer or by hand. And if you try and recreate the fabulous map that has taken you on the adventure of a lifetime? Southern Railway wants you to draw your version of the Southern Adventure map and the ones they decide are the best will win a cash prize – and have their work featured in the next issue of Go Southern magazine and possibly at stations across the network! There are four categories – ages 4-7, 8-10, 11-15 and 16+ – with one winner for each. Each winning child category will receive £100 all of it is too much for some of the younger entrants then just reproduce a section of it. All entries must be received no later than 31 October 2011. Send your contact details, including your name, address, email and contact telephone number to [email protected]. You can either send your entry via email to the same address or send a hard copy to The Marketing Department, Southern Railway, Go Ahead House, 26-28 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR9 5GA. Terms and conditions The winners will be decided by Southern Railway and the judge’s decision is final. l Entries received after 31 October 2011 will not be included. l The copyright from each entry remains with Southern Railway. l Details passed to Southern Railway as a result of this competition will not be passed on to any third parties. Terms and conditions apply. See southernrailway.com for details. Step back into the golden age of travel and enjoy a car-free day out on the Spa Valley Railway Earlier this year the volunteers of the Spa Valley Railway achieved their greatest ambition – the re-opening of the link to the Southern main line at Eridge for the first time in 26 years. Thanks to their efforts passengers are now able to travel by train from London, join the Spa Valley steam train at Eridge and enjoy a completely car-free day out in the beautiful Sussex and Kent Weald. Paul McKinnell is a director of the line. “It’s a real pleasure for us to see all the happy faces travelling along the line we rebuilt ourselves, and we have to pinch ourselves that we’ve actually done it,” he said. “We’re a unique proposition, in that as well as being an attraction in our own right, there’s loads to see and do right next to all our stations.” The smart green and red train with its well upholstered seats really is a throwback to a bygone age. Uniformed stewards wait to take your drinks order and food on offer includes a cream tea or doughnuts. First stop is Groombridge, where there’s a ‘chocolate box’ village on a green. The next station up the line is High Rocks, situated in the High Rocks Inn’s garden. Above the inn, you can explore acres of sandstone outcrops and cliffs, all linked by ornamental bridges. The Spa Valley’s terminus is at Tunbridge Wells West, perfectly situated just a short walk from the famous Pantiles – a Georgian colonnaded parade of shops and coffee houses. Back at the station, you can take a look at the historic collection of engines and carriages undergoing repair in the only Victorian engine shed still serving its original purpose. The Spa Valley Railway runs every weekend between April and October, plus Santa Specials in December and weekdays in the school holidays. There’s also a chance to meet Peppa Pig and George on 10 September. Joint tickets are available from all Southern stations. Win a family ticket Go Southern has a family ticket to give away for a trip on the Spa Valley Railway. The ticket is available on weekends from 11 September to 16 October (dates and timings based on the current 2011 timetable). To be in with a chance of winning this lovely day out please send your name, address, email address and phone number to gosoutherncompetition@ southernrailway.com by 31 August 2011 marking your entry ‘Spa Valley’. Please let us know which day you would like to travel. The winner will be picked at random and there are no cash alternatives. previous home Getting there Nearest Southern station: Eridge Info: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk ISSUE 7 GO Southern 17 next Listings Hot tickets Fit for a Duchess 2 Your four-page guide to what’s going on in your area… and beyond 1 Summer Opening at Buckingham Palace The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, is now on display alongside the shoes and earrings worn by the Duchess on 29 April, as well as the magnificent Halo Tiara. When: Until 3 October Where: Buckingham Palace, London Nearest Southern station: London Victoria (then via London Underground to Green Park) Info: www.royalcollection.org.uk Outdoors Goodwood Revival Step back in time and celebrate the halcyon days of motor racing as it used to be with all of the accompanying spectacle and glamour of the era. When: 16-18 September Where: Goodwood Nearest Southern station: Chichester Info: www.goodwood.co.uk Good day out Exhibition 3 4 Food & drink Lewes OctoberFeast A vibrant festival of local food and drink, taking place throughout town (and beyond). When: 30 September - 9 October Where: Lewes Nearest Southern station: Lewes Info: www.lewesoctoberfeast.com 5 Howzat? previous Sport Music England v India at The Rose Bowl Britney Spears The Rose Bowl in Southampton welcomes the World Cup champions India for a one-day international. When: 6 September Where: Southampton Rose Bowl Nearest Southern station: Southampton Info: www.rosebowlplc.com The infamous American singer returns to London as part of her Femme Fatale world tour. When: 27-28 October Where: O2 arena Nearest Southern station: London Bridge (then via London Underground to North Greenwich) Info: www.theo2.co.uk 8——GO Southern ISSUE 7 ISSUE 7 GO Southern——19 home next Listings My Coo Ca Choo Alvin Stardust makes his debut show at Komedia performing all his classic hits from the 70s and 80s. When: 23 September Where: Komedia Brighton Nearest Southern station: Brighton Info: www.komediabrighton.com Milton Jones – Lion Whisperer The Perrier Award winning English comedian comes to Hastings. When: 14 October Where: White Rock Theatre, Hastings Nearest Southern station: Hastings Info: www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk Dining out at Feast on the Bridge Feast on the Bridge Showcasing the quality of restaurants and producers from the local area and Borough Market. When: 10 September Where: Southwark Bridge Nearest Southern station: London Bridge Info: www.thamesfestival.org EcoVelocity Bombay Bicycle Club Ale at Amberley Bombay Bicycle Club As part of the Ale, Craft & Food Festival, enjoy three days of ale supping. When: 1-3 September Where: Amberley Museum and Heritage Centre Nearest Southern station: Amberley Info: www.aleatamberley.co.uk The group appear at Brighton fresh from their success at Glastonbury. When: 30 September Where: Brighton Dome Nearest Southern station: Brighton Info: www.brightondome.org The Specials Summer Ice Spectacular - A Night at the Musicals World class ice skating blends with some of the greatest songs ever written to create a dazzling production. When: 25 August - 4 September Where: Congress Theatre, Eastbourne Nearest Southern station: Eastbourne Info: www.visiteastbourne.com Shakespeare at Arundel Castle Food, drink, skating, the theatre – just some of the events on across the region 20——GO Southern ISSUE 7 Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night are performed in The Collector Earl’s Garden. When: 25-27 August Where: Arundel Castle Nearest Southern station: Arundel Info: www.gbtheatrecompany.com Do The Dog with The Specials on their 30th anniversary tour. When: 25 October Where: Brighton Centre Nearest Southern station: Brighton Info: www.brightoncentre.co.uk Chichester International Film Festival Open air screenings and special events to celebrate the festival’s 20th anniversary. When: 18 August - 4 September Where: Chichester Cinema at New Park Nearest Southern station: Chichester Info: www.chichestercinema.org A dynamic festival of green motoring packed with the very latest no compromise, hi-tech and ultra low carbon vehicles. When: 8-11 September Where: Battersea Power station Nearest Southern station: Battersea Park Info: www.ecovelocity.co.uk Ecovelocity comes to Battersea Batman Live Batman Live is a theatrical extravaganza of thrilling stunts, acrobatic acts and illusions. Numberjacks Join the TV superheroes as they leave the sofa and embark on their first live adventure. When: 25-27 October Where: The Capitol, Horsham Nearest Southern station: Horsham Info: www.thecapitolhorsham.com Outdoor Battle of Britain Commemoration Day A day of 1940s nostalgia and remembrance including classic war time tunes and period military vehicles on the parade ground. When: 11 September Where: Newhaven Fort Nearest Southern station: Newhaven Town Info: www.newhavenfort.org.uk ISSUE 7 GO Southern—21 Photography: AEG, eastbournetheatres, gbtheatrecompany, Andy Smerdon for Goodwood Motor Sports Press, Image net, Lewes District Council, Neil Reading PR, Rex features, SJM Concerts, thamesfestival, The Rose Bowl Hot tickets When: 24 August - 4 September Where: O2, London Nearest Southern station: London Bridge (then via London Underground to North Greenwich) Info: www.theo2.co.uk previous home next Southern news Mitcham magic Southern’s Mitcham Junction Station was highly commended in the Rail Station of the Year category at the London Transport Awards. The entry was a joint one by the London Borough of Merton, Southern and Network Rail and was up against stiff competition – not least Southern’s own Streatham Hill Station. There had been long-standing concerns about access to Mitcham Junction Station, in particular the amount of parked cars on the forecourt, the poor cycling parking facilities, the litter and graffiti, a nearby waste transfer station creating an unappealing environment, plus poor lighting and uneven surfaces. In a joint effort a new footbridge was constructed, the waste transfer station was relocated, and covered cycle parking and motorcycle parking was provided. Lighting, new signage, new disabled parking bays and a designated drop-off area were all introduced. And litter and graffiti were removed to add a more welcoming feel. Southern’s Head of Stations Chris Brooks said: ”This is so deserved as the investment of time, money and effort by all three organisations working together has truly transformed Mitcham Junction Station and the surrounding area.” Cracking racking Southern has introduced a double deck cycle rack at Sutton Station. It will now hold 40 cycles, double the amount and is covered by a canopy to keep the worst of the rain off, and by 24-hour CCTV. The rack was installed following comments from passengers, local authorities and user groups who contributed to Sutton’s Station Travel Plan. The plan looks at ways to encourage passengers to travel to and from the station in more sustainable ways 22——GO Southern ISSUE 7 the buzz southernrailway.com [email protected] 08451 27 29 20 from around the network Dorking passenger Catherine Davenport (centre) did the honours and is accompanied by left to right: Paul Best, Southern Project Manager; Simon Chapman, Network Rail Project Manager; Mark Epsom, Southern Area Manager and Keith Painter, Dorking Station Manager given a lift Southern has celebrated the completion of a £2m Access for All improvement project at Dorking Station. The new lifts and footbridge provide step-free access for passengers who use the station for more than a million Southern has been awarded Investors in People accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to improving a business through our people, a premise supported by our vision of ‘Making Every Journey Better’ for both our passengers and staff. To achieve accreditation, Investors in People assessors interviewed more than 400 Southern staff across the business to gather evidence that we fully engaged our staff on topics such as recognition, leadership capability and opportunities for personal growth and development. Southern’s senior management were also interviewed to ensure clarity and alignment on strategic goals and how these are cascaded throughout the organisation so that all Southern staff have clarity on their day-to-day priorities. journeys every year to get between the station entrance and all platforms, making the railway more accessible for everyone, particularly those with reduced mobility, parents with small children or people with heavy or bulky luggage. Tactile paving was also installed along the platforms to aid the visually impaired. Representatives from Southern’s project team, Network Rail, station users and the Mole Valley Access Group were in attendance as the new lifts and new footbridge were officially opened by long-standing Dorking passenger Catherine Davenport. Southern’s area manager, Mark Epsom, said: “The improvements have truly transformed the journey experience. Feedback has been extremely positive.” For your assistance Aids for passengers with learning difficulties or whose first language is not English, and passengers who often find communicating difficult, have been introduced by Southern. The Easy Read Accessibility Guide explains stepby-step everything people need to enable them to use Southern’s services. Laid out in simple, easy to understand language, the guide uses pictures to illustrate each point. There’s also information on travelling with a wheelchair or mobility scooter, station and train accessibility, access on board trains and using Southern’s Priority Seat Card. Easy Read information is also available at www.southernrailway.com/easyread. The Travel Support Card is a pocket size card which has details of the holder’s home station, where they travel to and from, and a section which can be pre-written, stating how staff can help them. It also contains useful contact numbers, and a space for the card holder’s emergency contact number. Finally the communication aid will help those who find communicating difficult and is a laminated pictorial A4 size card which enables the passenger to point to a picture to indicate to a member of Southern staff what they need help with. All three aids are available to download from www.southernrailway.com, from Customer Services and on request from most ticket offices. system allows staff to report incidents of crime and antisocial behaviour to its teams of Rail Neighbourhood Officers (RNOs) by e-mail via smart phones. RNOs, Revenue Protection Officers and management can then record and respond to reports of low-level crime, building a picture of patterns and trends, enabling officers on patrol to target trouble spots. Meanwhile our ‘Railways for All’ initiative goes well beyond Left to right are: James Abbott, from the statutory requirements of the sponsor Modern Disability Discrimination Act. Railway, Ben Holmes, Aspects of Southern’s approach Southern Rail Neighbourhood Officer; to making rail travel accessible Keith Hills, Southern for all include an advanced travel Revenue Manager; assistance scheduling system; a Amanda Susini, a member of Southern’s travel support ID card; a priority Safer Travel Team, seating scheme; a guide designed to and Minister of State help staff and static maps that can for Transport Theresa Villiers be read by sight or touch. ht g i l e d e ubl o D Southern walked away with two prizes at the recent 2011 Railway Industry Innovation Awards. We won the Cross-Industry Partnership award for our ‘Eyewitness’ crime reporting system and the Passenger Experience award for our ‘Railways for All’ initiative. The innovative ‘Eyewitness’ Our survey said… The spring 2011 National Passenger Survey has shown that the improvement work Southern has been focusing on over the last year has paid off, with passengers recognising the improvements. Published by rail watchdog Passenger Focus, the report shows Southern increased scores in: l The upkeep/repair of station buildings and platforms l Cleanliness of stations l The overall station environment l Personal security while at stations l How requests to station staff were handled l Frequency of trains l Connections with other train services l Toilet facilities on trains l Personal security while on board trains l How well Southern dealt with delays. Southern Managing Director Chris Burchell said: “I am extremely pleased that the areas where we have been working hard to improve have been recognised by our passengers. We have just completed a major station deep clean and repainting programme which is reflected in the scores.” Southern has also been working hard to improve its on-train toilets, which was recognised with a two per cent increase in satisfaction. However, Chris Burchell recognised that there is still much work to be done and that all at Southern will continue to work hard to improve in all areas. previous home next Loco says We are offering 25% off Southern Advance and OffPeak train tickets from 11 July27 August 2011. The good news is that you can book a train ticket for travel up to 12 weeks in advance. Advance fares are available on selected routes across the Southern network and exclude public holidays. For example, why not travel from London Victoria to Brighton for as little as £3.70 each way with a Southern Advance train ticket, or Milton Keynes to Southampton from just £5.55. As an added benefit Railcard discounts are also available giving an even greater saving. Our website GETTING THERE Hola amigos! Travelling with Southern couldn’t be easier PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY 2FORer1e are plenty th Don’t forgetns where you can of attractioeals as long as you get 2FOR1 adlid rail ticket. Go to have a v ysoutguide.co.uk www.da im your offer. to cla CREATE YOUR OWN TIMETABLE Southern’s MyTimes® service allows you to easily create your very own timetable to print out, showing just the trains and stations you need for your journey. l southernrailway.com/ your-journey/timetables/ create-your-own-timetable/ Our website southernrailway.com includes up-to-the-minute information on our stations and live information on how our train services are running, as well as details on any improvement works which might affect your journey. l southernrailway.com/your-journey/ plan-my-journey Why not travel from Brighton to London Victoria with a Super Off Peak Day Return train ticket for £11.10, or Portsmouth to East Croydon with an Off Peak Day Return train ticket for £18.60. You can buy your Standard or First Class Advance Single train ticket at your local Southern ticket office but the 25% discount is only available online (on selected journeys). And remember, unlike some of our competitors we don’t add booking fees or credit card charges. PURCHASING TICKETS ONLINE previous When you buy your ticket online we’ll show you your options and prices before you book. We’ve even introduced a Southern ‘widget’, which you can download to your Google homepage or Windows Vista desktop to make purchasing tickets online even easier. l southernrailway.com/p/widgets/ home When booking your train ticket online, to ensure you choose a journey on Southern services, once you’ve hit search please click ‘Select your route’ (located to the left of the search results) and choose the ‘Southern’ checkbox. It’s that simple. 24——GO Southern ISSUE 7 next ISSUE 7 GO Southern—25 Southern Adventure The windswept beaches at Eastbourne and Beachy Head are just one of the attractions on the Southern Adventure map which you can download at www.southernrailway. com/adventure. Spot Loco and his friends and take your family on an adventure they’ll never forget. ON THE MOVE Seen somewhere you like in this issue? Here’s how to get there Milton Keynes Central London Victoria Bletchley Visit the magnificent State Rooms at the Queen’s official residence. The Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, is also now on display until October. l www.royalcollection.org.uk Wembley Central Harrow & Wealdstone Hemel Hempstead Kensington (Olympia) Imperial Wharf West Brompton Shepherd’s Bush (for Earl’s Court) Clapham Junction London Waterloo Wandsworth Road Wandsworth Common Clapham High Street Peckham Rye Loughborough Junction Denmark Hill ( Balham Goodwood Revival Mitcham Eastfields Carshalton Beeches Banstead Wallington Ewell East West WestLondon Londonroute route Epsom Metro Metroroute route Ashtead Oxted Oxtedroute route Mainline MainlineWest Westroute route Mainline MainlineEast Eastroute route Coastway CoastwayWest Westroute route Bitterne* Woolston* Sholing* Netley* Hamble* Bursledon* Swanwick Coastway CoastwayEast Eastroute route Gatwick GatwickExpress Expressroute route Key Keystations stations Other Othertrain trainoperator operatorroute route Ferry Ferryservice service Effingham Junction Clandon Southampton Central St Denys* London Road Horsley (Guildford) Chilworth Guildford Shalford Fratton London LondonUnderground Undergroundinterchange interchange Dorking West South Croydon Dorking Deepdene Tattenham Corner Kingswood Portsmouth & Southsea London LondonOverground Overgroundinterchange interchange Portsmouth Harbour Tramlink Tramlinkinterchange interchange to Isle of Wight Hilsea Warblington Emsworth Southbourne Woodmansterne Chipstead Warnham Eastleigh Reigate Betchworth Coulsdon Town Kenley (Smitham) Littlehaven Faygate* Ifield Godstone Earlswood Salfords Lingfield Dormans Gatwick Airport Three Bridges Crawley East Grinstead Pulborough Arundel Ford Bognor Regis Plus PlusBus Busticket ticketavailable available Fastway Fastwaybus businterchange interchange Other Othertrain trainoperators operatorsprovide provideadditional additionalservices services along alongsome someroutes routesserved servedby bySouthern. 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This Thismap mapisisnot notto toscale scaleand andisisdesigned designedto toshow showthe theline line of ofroutes routesrather ratherthan thanthe theexact exactposition positionof ofstations. stations. 25 25FEB FEB1111 North Dulwich Spa Valley Railway Honor Oak Park Forest Hill Sydenham Anerley Penge West to Bromley and Orpington Birkbeck Beckenham Junction Ashford International Ham Street Preston Park Goring West -by-Sea Worthing Worthing Shoreham -by-Sea Angmering Durrington -on-Sea Littlehampton Appledore Rye Woldingham Winchelsea Oxted to London and Kent Edenbridge Doleham* Three Oaks Leigh Penshurst Edenbridge Town Hever Cowden Ore Tonbridge to London Hastings St. Leonards Warrior Square Ashurst Bexhill Collington Falmer Moulsecoomb London Road Portslade Hove Glynde Berwick Polegate Southease Newhaven Town Newhaven Harbour East Lancing Southwick Fishersgate Aldrington Worthing Bishopstone to France Cooden Beach Normans Bay Pevensey Pevensey Bay* & Westham Cooksbridge* Lewes Hassocks to London to Canterbury and Dover to Lille, Paris and Brussels Thanks to the efforts of some dedicated volunteers, passengers are now able to travel by train from London, join the Spa Valley steam train at Eridge and enjoy a completely car-free day out in the beautiful Sussex and Kent Weald. l www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk Upper Warlingham Uckfield Brighton Ferry Ferryservice serviceinterchange interchange Brockley Buxted (Brighton) Fishbourne New Cross Gate Plumpton* Burgess Hill We’ve got two tickets to give away to Crystal Palace v Portsmouth on 1 November 2011 at Selhurst Park. Don’t forget the five big Southern teams will all be playing in the Championship this season. Go to page 6 for competition and fixture details. East Dulwich Crowborough Wivelsfield Billingshurst Amberley Nutbourne Tulse Hill Canada Water Crystal Palace FC Eridge Haywards Heath Eurostar Eurostarinterchange interchange Airport Airportinterchange interchange Surrey Quays Hurst Green Nutfield Balcombe Christ’s Hospital Chichester Barnham Whyteleafe South Horley Horsham Bedhampton Havant Bosham Reedham Coulsdon South Merstham Redhill Box Hill and Westhumble Holmwood Purley Oaks Purley Whyteleafe Caterham Ockley to London Queens Road Peckham Riddlesdown Dorking Southampton Airport Parkway Fareham Portchester Cosham Faygate Faygate** Rotherhithe Crystal Palace East Croydon Leatherhead Bookham Gomshall Elephant & Castle West Croydon Epsom Downs Tadworth to Bournemouth Shadwell Sanderstead Brighton BrightonMainline Mainlineroute route Redhill Redhillroute route Waddon Cheam to London Gipsy Hill Selhurst Norwood Junction Sutton Common Limited Limited service service Norbury Thornton Heath Carshalton Sutton West Norwood Whitechapel South Bermondsey Herne Hill Streatham Common Shoreditch High Street London Bridge Wapping Clapham North) Streatham Hackbridge Belmont DLR DLRinterchange interchange Streatham Hill St. Helier Southern Network Map Limited LimitedSouthern Southernservice service station station Tooting Morden South West Sutton Regular Regular service service Haydons Road Mitcham Junction Step back in time on 16-18 September and celebrate the halcyon days of motor racing as it used to be with all of the accompanying spectacle and glamour of the era. l www.goodwood.co.uk Key Key Wimbledon Wimbledon Chase London Cannon Street London Blackfriars (Southwark) Battersea Park Watford Junction to Highbury & Islington City Thameslink London Waterloo East Tring South Merton St. Pancras International Farringdon London Charing Cross Leighton Buzzard Berkhamsted Tickets to Crystal Palace v Portsmouth to Luton and Bedford to Birmingham and the North West Summer Opening at Buckingham Palace Win, win, win! Seaford Hampden Park Eastbourne Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival Go and tuck in at the largest festival of its kind this September with fantastic food, drink and hospitality. The event runs from 1 September to 4 October. l www.brightonfoodfestival.com Photography: Mike Caldwell for Goodwood Motor Sports Press, Eddie Keogh for Rex features, The Royal Collection Our network previous home