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Friends of Handforth Station
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February 2019
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Feb 2019
Art exhibition diverts to Handforth Library
The latest exhibition on track for the Friends of Handforth Station's "Platform for Art" has been diverted and is now on display at Handforth library.…
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November 2018
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Nov 2018
Funding bid to take 20-year campaign a step forward
Having campaigned for nearly 20 years, the Friends of Handforth now have the support of their MP to make Handforth Station accessible to everyone. Earlier…
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November 2018
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Nov 2018
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The soldiers return to Handforth
In 2014, local artist Christine Wilcox-Baker created an installation titled "Reflections" to commemorate the start of World War 1 with the soldiers going…
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October 2018
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Oct 2018
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Campaign for better access takes a big step forward
For almost 20 years, the Friends of Handforth Station have been campaigning for better access to the station for everyone - whether they be wheelchair…
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June 2018
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Jun 2018
Brownies get green fingers at Handforth Station
4th Handforth Brownies carried out a spot of gardening during a recent visit to Handforth Station. The Brownies, helpers and leaders were as given a tour…
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May 2018
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May 2018
Handforth Station gets an international twin
The Friends of Handforth Station celebrated their international twinning with a ceremonial flag hoisting at the station on Tuesday, 1st May. The group…
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February 2018
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Feb 2018
New friends invited as station group plans for the year ahead
The Friends of Handforth Station are pressing ahead with plans for a major sculpture and access for all at the station in the coming months and in order…
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February 2018
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Feb 2018
Handforth Station awarded for its work with young people
Handforth Station was amongst the winners at the 15th Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards evening held on Tuesday 23rd January. The Friends of Handforth…
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December 2017
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Dec 2017
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Schoolchildren's festive art on display at Handforth Station
Following the much praised Christmas "stained glass" windows display by St Benedict's Catholic Primary School last Christmas, the Friends of Handforth…
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October 2017
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Oct 2017
Flying the flag for conservation
Friends of Handforth Station chose 'Conservation' as the theme for their 21st year and asked local schools to design a flag to fly at the station. Rainbow…
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August 2017
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Aug 2017
Friends of Handforth Station shortlisted for two national awards
The Friends of Handforth Station are delighted to have been shortlisted for two National Community Rail Awards. Mike Bishop, Founder of Friends of Handforth…
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July 2017
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Jul 2017
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Friends add to their collection of railway signs
The Friends of Handforth Station, who are celebrating their 21st anniversary, received a second Metrolink sign in the tram's current colour. The sign…
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March 2017
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Mar 2017
Station exhibition showcases student's talent
The Friends of Handforth Station, now entering their 21st year, are hosting a fourth exhibition in their gallery. The 'Art in a Box' gallery, created…
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January 2017
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Jan 2017
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Lucky for some as Handforth Station scoops 13th award
Friends of Handforth Station picked up the 2016 Cheshire Best Kept Station Award at the 14th annual awards evening last week. Held on Tuesday 10th January,…
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January 2017
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Jan 2017
Are you 'Snoofing' on the train?
The Friends of Handforth Station have exhibited many items provided by Irish Rail over the years, starting with the first foreign railway's "Handforth"…
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December 2016
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Dec 2016
Friends congratulated for leading the way
As the first group in the country to adopt a local railway station, Friends of Handforth Station recently held a party to mark their 20th birthday. Friends…
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December 2016
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Dec 2016
Christmas Story lights up Handforth station
The Friends of Handforth Station continue their 20th anniversary commemorations and have added a third exhibition in the "Art in a Box" gallery. Children…
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October 2016
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Oct 2016
Friends go back 80 years for latest project to mark their 20th anniversary
For the latest of their commemorations of their 20th anniversary, the Friends of Handforth Station have gone back over 80 years to the days when the London…
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October 2016
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Oct 2016
Friends put on display of 'quirky posters'
The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) continue their 20th anniversary commemorations with another new initiative in partnership with Irish Rail. The…
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September 2016
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Sep 2016
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Flying the flag for seafarers
Merchant Navy Day was commemorated at Handforth Station this year with the flying of a Merchant Navy Flag. The Friends of Handforth Station responded…
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