Swindon & Cricklade Railway Magazine Project

Photos taken from: https://swindon-cricklade-railway.org/

At Horizons College, we are always looking for exciting opportunities that empower our learners with real-world experiences. We are thrilled to announce our latest project in collaboration with Swindon & Cricklade Railway—taking over the production of their bi-annual membership magazine!

In the past, Swindon & Cricklade Railway provided an invaluable work experience placement for one of our learners. Now, they have entrusted us with the exciting challenge of producing their bi-annual membership magazine—a fantastic opportunity for our learners to develop industry-relevant skills in journalism, editing, graphic design, and photography.

To bring this project to life, we formed a dynamic working group of college staff and railway volunteers. We invited learners to apply for key roles, and we were amazed by the number of thoughtful and enthusiastic applications we received. Interviews were held, and the learners impressed us with their passion, creativity, and commitment to the project. It was incredibly difficult to select the team leaders from such a talented pool!

With roles now allocated, the team has already attended their first group meeting, where they began by selecting a short list of potential new names for the magazine. They are currently working on their first drafts and mock-ups, which will soon be presented to the railway board and volunteers.

We are incredibly excited about this partnership and cannot wait to see our learners' creativity shine in the magazine’s first edition. Stay tuned for updates as the project develops—we can’t wait to share our progress with you!