The Haylings BEST groups Hayling Billy 50 community project has brought together a series of commemorative events along the route of the old Havant – Hayling Island branch line which closed 50 years ago this year. The weekend of the 6th and 7th July ed-trio.com features railway related celebrations from HIADS Cycle Hayling Hayling Seaside Railway the Hayling Billy pub Langstone Community Association and Havants Spring Arts Centre.

More including events planned for later in the anniversary year can be found at http://www.haylingbilly50.co.uk/events