Celebrating the award winning Handforth Station and its Friends group (FoHS) - a pioneer in the community rail movement. CRN member
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Another successful work party at Handforth Station, today. Thanks to all of the willing volunteers, who have such great pride in their local station.
@northernassist @C2MCRP @BestKeptStation
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Our next Handforth Station work party is tomorrow from 9:30am. All volunteers would be very welcome to join in!
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A little montage of some of the signs of Handforth Station.
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We were thrilled to win the Railway 200 Award at the @BestKeptStation ‘s event last week.
The group arranged a series of events throughout the year to mark 200 years of Britains Railways.
More info:
wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/…
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
Feb 11
Local stations take honours at Cheshire Best Kept Stations wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/…
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31 Dec 2025
Leaving 2025 and steaming into 2026 - Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone, and hoping you have a fantastic year ahead.
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
31 Dec 2025
Voting in the Cheshire Best Kept Stations 2025 Photo Competition closes on 3 January. Friends of Styal Station are thrilled to shortlisted (the competition theme this year was “Making a difference”). Click here to see all the entries and place your vote:
bestkeptstations.org.uk/2025…
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28 Dec 2025
RT @Earlams: Community is at the heart of Earlams so we are happy to vote for Styal Station - add your vote
wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/… https:…
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20 Jul 2025
Handforth Station looking bloomin' marvellous!
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
10 Jun 2025
Our community volunteers and their canine companions have been back at it at @StyalStation this morning! Great work by the team, doing more gardening.
@northernassist @C2MCRP @CommunityRail @BestKeptStation
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
1 May 2025
Another amazing day at @northernassist Styal Station:
Heritage station sign erected.
Nesting boxes installed.
New planter.
Our mural to admire.
Bunting put up for VE Day anniversary.
A fantastic effort by all involved.
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
13 Mar 2025
Today's work party at Styal is underway - with wonderful assistance from @nationaltrust volunteers from Quarry Bank.
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
13 Mar 2025
The stage is set… 🎊
Our guests have arrived… 🥂
Let the celebrations commence! 🥳 #CRA25 @LumoTravel #CommunityRailAwards
ALT Photo showing an aerial view of the awards banquet hall.
ALT Photo showing some ‘Cheers to 20 years’ display boards in the foyer.
ALT Photo showing the foyer area with guests mingling.
ALT Photo showing the Community Rail Awards logo projected on a big wall.
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3 Mar 2025
You can now follow the Friends of Handforth Station on Instagram!
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
3 Mar 2025
Spring has sprung! 🌷 Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers who brighten our stations with flowers & support wildlife with bug hotels & wild gardens. On #WorldWildlifeDay, let's celebrate their efforts for nature & our community. 🌍💚 #SpringVibes #CommunityRailPartnership
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2 Mar 2025
Handforth's other railway - offering rides in Meriton Road Park (operating today).
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
26 Feb 2025
Stations are more than stops—they’re community hubs! 🚉✨ Follow us to see how we’re transforming stations, sharing local stories, and strengthening connections. Be part of the journey! 🌟
#CommunityRailPartnership #ConnectingCommunities #FollowOurJourney
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
28 Feb 2025
Stockport Station is home to a gallery of stories! 🎨✨ The “Views through a Train Window” artwork celebrates the beauty of journeys and the community that surrounds them. Take a moment to explore these pieces next time you pass through. 🚉💕 #StockportArt #CRP
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Friends of Handforth Station retweeted
28 Feb 2025
Tomorrow, Saturday, everyone is invited to join us as we do litter-picking and planting at Styal Station, from 10-12.
Let's make our local @northernassist station even better 🤝
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