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Are you 'Snoofing' on the train?

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"…
Friends congratulated for leading the way

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…
Christmas Story lights up Handforth station

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…
Friends go back 80 years for latest project to mark their 20th anniversary

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…
Friends put on display of 'quirky posters'

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…
Flying the flag for seafarers

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…
Residents compile history of Handforth goods traffic

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.…
Trainspotter returns to Handforth Station after 65 years

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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New Art in a Box unwrapped

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…
Cash boost for station enhancements

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…
Help design station's new archways

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. …
Call for better access at Handforth Station

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…
Rail expert joins Friends to celebrate their 20th anniversary

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.…
Deano arrives in Handforth

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…
New arrival at Handforth Station needs a name

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…
National recognition for heritage railway signs

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…
Handforth Station scoops another Best Kept Award

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…