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Friends of Handforth Station
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November 2015
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Nov 2015
Watercolour donated to Friends of Handforth Station
The Friends of Handforth Station received an early birthday present on Tuesday, 3rd November, when the retired organiser of Cheshire Best Kept Station…
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October 2015
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Oct 2015
Another award to add to the collection at Handforth Station
The Friends of Handforth Station have picked up another award to add to their growing collection. Last weekend they attended the 2015 Community Rail Awards…
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October 2015
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Oct 2015
Pupils fly the flag for Churchill
A flag designed by pupils from St Benedict's Primary School is on display at Handforth station as part of their commemoration of Winston Churchill on…
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September 2015
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Sep 2015
Silhouettes exhibition commemorates Churchill
As part of their commemorations to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Winston Churchill, the Friends of Handforth Station are hosting a "Silhouettes"…
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September 2015
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Sep 2015
Winston Churchill exhibition arrives at Handforth station
As part of their commemoration of Winston Churchill on the 50th anniversary of his death and of the creation of the Churchill Travelling Fellowships,…
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August 2015
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Aug 2015
Station friends to commemorate Winston Churchill
Friends of Handforth Station are organising a number of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill.…
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May 2015
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May 2015
Student's artwork on display at ticket office
Friends of Handforth Station, who recently won the Creative Partnership Award in The Cheshire Best Kept Stations competition, have launched their latest…
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April 2015
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Apr 2015
It's no tail - Handforth Station goes Manx
The Isle of Man boasts a unique mix of rail modes with a steam railway, a tram-style electric railway, Snaefell Mountain Railway and a horse-drawn tramway…
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March 2015
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Mar 2015
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A Platform for Art
Over the years Friends of Handforth Station have brought more and more art onto the platforms at Handforth. Dean Oaks Primary School has installed a series…
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January 2015
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Jan 2015
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Handforth scoops a best kept station award
Handforth Station has won an award at the 12th Annual Awards Evening for Cheshire Best Kept Stations. Over 200 guests attended the awards evening on Tuesday…
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August 2014
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Aug 2014
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Handforth to mark centenary of WW1 with series of performances
Friends of Handforth Station have been working with a number of groups to remember some of the stories of Handforth, its station and its prisoner of war…
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July 2014
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Jul 2014
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Groups come together to further enhance Handforth Station
With the help of Community Payback and 1st Handforth Scout Group, Friends of Handforth Station have planted a new garden to make the station a more attractive…
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June 2014
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Jun 2014
Handforth Station flies the flag for WW1 centenary
Friends of Handforth Station have teamed up with St Benedict's Catholic Primary School to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. Year 6 pupils,…
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November 2013
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Nov 2013
Campaign for better station access takes a step forward
George Osborne MP has pledged to support an appeal for improved access to platforms at Handforth Station. The station is currently blighted by 35 steps…
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May 2013
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May 2013
Crowning glory for Handforth Station
The 2nd June marks the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation at Westminster Abbey and Handforth Station is marking the event by flying a new flag…
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November 2012
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Nov 2012
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What next for Handforth Station?
Community Group, The Friends of Handforth Station, are asking their local community: "What Next for Handforth Station?" at an open meeting on Tuesday…
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April 2012
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Apr 2012
Volunteers needed for station clean up
Fresh from winning the 'Big Society Award' at the 2011 Cheshire Best Kept Station awards night, The Friends of Handforth Station are preparing for a busy…
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January 2012
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Jan 2012
Handforth Station wins top award
Handforth Station has added to its list of awards with its receipt of the 'Big Society' award in the annual Cheshire Best Kept Station Competition. The…
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May 2011
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May 2011
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Handforth flying the flag
The Friends of Handforth Station have teamed up with Wilmslow Grange School to create a new flag to represent the village. The Friends group approached…
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March 2011
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Mar 2011
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Handforth Station gets a Big Tidy Up
Volunteers turned out in force on Saturday, March 12th to support Handforth Station's litter pick. Hosted by The Friends of Handforth Station with the…
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