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Friends of Handforth Station
Sunday 19
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January 2020
Sun 19
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Jan 2020
Monthly work parties to spruce up local station
A group of volunteers are launching regular get togethers throughout the year to held keep their local station looking clean and attractive. Friends of…
Friday 6
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December 2019
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Dec 2019
Schoolchildren plant bulbs for a springtime floral display
After several days of almost continuous rain, some Handforth school children took advantage of a sunny day on Friday 29th November to enjoy a gardening…
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December 2019
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Dec 2019
Schoolchildren light up Handforth station for Christmas
Friends of Handforth Station have this year called upon St Benedict's Catholic Primary School to design and create a vibrant art display to bring colour…
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November 2019
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Nov 2019
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Youngsters help Handforth Station to commemorate Remembrance Day
Every year, the Friends of Handforth Station adorn the platforms and ticket office with poppies to mark the occasion. This year, many youngsters from…
Wednesday 23
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October 2019
Wed 23
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Oct 2019
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Vintage sign installed at Handforth Station
A newly-installed 1950s era Running In board was unveiled at Handforth Station on Saturday, 19th October. The large sign showing the name of the railway…
Wednesday 9
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October 2019
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Oct 2019
Further recognition for Friends of Handforth Station at national awards
Every year, the Association of Community Rail Partnerships organises a major competition to reward the best ideas and actions at stations throughout the…
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August 2019
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Aug 2019
Commemorative bench unveiled for friend of Handforth Station
Many friends of Steve Nash who died a year ago gathered at Handforth Station last week to commemorate Steve Nash who was treasurer of Friends of Handforth…
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June 2019
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Jun 2019
Handforth Station celebrates midsummer in Swedish style
Handforth Station, which has long prided itself on its international flavour – from its collection of station signs from abroad to its twinning…
Friday 31
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May 2019
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May 2019
Passengers greeted by latest art installation
The latest artworks to adorn Handforth Station were officially opened when 15 young people from the local SK9 youth group, passengers, funders, Friend…
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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.…
Wednesday 28
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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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