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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…
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…
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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…
Watercolour donated to Friends of Handforth Station

Watercolour donated to Friends of Handforth Station

The Friends of Handforth Station received an early birthday present on Tuesday, 3rd November, when the retired organiser of Cheshire Best Kept Station…
Another award to add to the collection at Handforth Station

Another award to add to the collection at Handforth Station

The Friends of Handforth Station have picked up another award to add to their growing collection. Last weekend they attended the 2015 Community Rail Awards…
Pupils fly the flag for Churchill

Pupils fly the flag for Churchill

A flag designed by pupils from St Benedict's Primary School is on display at Handforth station as part of their commemoration of Winston Churchill on…
Silhouettes exhibition commemorates Churchill

Silhouettes exhibition commemorates Churchill

As part of their commemorations to mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Winston Churchill, the Friends of Handforth Station are hosting a "Silhouettes"…