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Friends of Handforth Station
Tuesday 25
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July 2017
Tue 25
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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…
Wednesday 8
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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…
Tuesday 17
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January 2017
Tue 17
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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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Saturday 7
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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"…
Tuesday 13
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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…
Sunday 23
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October 2016
Sun 23
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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…
Friday 7
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October 2016
Fri 7
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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…
Saturday 10
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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…
Saturday 27
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August 2016
Sat 27
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Aug 2016
Residents compile history of Handforth goods traffic
Local residents have contributed over 125 years local knowledge to another display to help celebrate the Friends of Handforth Station's 20th anniversary.…
Wednesday 10
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August 2016
Wed 10
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Aug 2016
Trainspotter returns to Handforth Station after 65 years
Friends of Handforth Station continued their celebrations of their 20th anniversary with the launch of a lectern plaque produced by them for the villagers…
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July 2016
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Jul 2016
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New Art in a Box unwrapped
The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) are continuing with their art project to brighten up and add interest at Handforth Station. The group of volunteers…
Wednesday 20
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July 2016
Wed 20
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Jul 2016
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Cash boost for station enhancements
A project to improve the appearance of Handforth Station has received a boost from Handforth Parish Council. Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) were…
Wednesday 15
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June 2016
Wed 15
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Jun 2016
Help design station's new archways
Friends of Handforth Station would like to invite all passengers and local people of all ages to participate in a drop-in ideas and design session. …
Wednesday 11
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May 2016
Wed 11
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May 2016
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Call for better access at Handforth Station
Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) organised a demonstration last week calling for better access to the station for everyone, whether they be wheelchair…
Sunday 10
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April 2016
Sun 10
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Apr 2016
Rail expert joins Friends to celebrate their 20th anniversary
Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) are delighted that rail expert Professor Paul Salveson will be the guest speaker at their forthcoming annual meeting.…
Saturday 19
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March 2016
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Mar 2016
Deano arrives in Handforth
The Friends of Handforth Station were delighted to receive lots of entries to name the latest art arrival at the station. The Fox sculpture designed and…
Saturday 6
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February 2016
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Feb 2016
New arrival at Handforth Station needs a name
There's a new creature hiding in the bushes at Handforth Station, amongst the many other artistic items for passengers to look out for. The latest addition…
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February 2016
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Feb 2016
National recognition for heritage railway signs
Two heritage railway signs located at Handforth Station have been recognised as being of sufficient interest to warrant preservation. As part of their…
Friday 22
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January 2016
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Jan 2016
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Handforth Station scoops another Best Kept Award
Handforth station picked up another award at the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Annual Award Evening attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs…
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