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Handforth Station
Wednesday 9
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October 2019
Wed 9
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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…
Sunday 23
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June 2019
Sun 23
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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…
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June 2019
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Jun 2019
Crew called to fire at station ticket office
Firefighters were called to a report of a fire at Handforth Railway Station at around 8.45am this morning. (Saturday, 22nd June). On arrival at Station…
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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…
Thursday 4
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April 2019
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Apr 2019
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On track for better access after 22 year campaign
Following a 22 year campaign to make Handforth Station more accessible to all passengers, it has been announced today (Thursday, 4th April) that the station…
Saturday 9
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February 2019
Sat 9
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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
Wed 28
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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…
Friday 16
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November 2018
Fri 16
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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…
Wednesday 24
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October 2018
Wed 24
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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…
Thursday 5
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July 2018
Thu 5
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Jul 2018
Reader's Letter: Handforth Station: Art, Flowers or Access?
Handforth Station: Art, Flowers or Access? A question often asked at Handforth Station is "Why does Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) spend so much…
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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
Fri 4
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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…
Friday 16
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February 2018
Fri 16
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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…
Wednesday 16
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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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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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