Friends of Handforth Station

Celebrating the award winning Handforth Station and its Friends group (FoHS) - a pioneer in the community rail movement. CRN member

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

Handforth Station x @tfwrail

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

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

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

Our next Handforth Station work party is tomorrow from 9:30am. All volunteers would be very welcome to join in!
@northernassist

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

A little montage of some of the signs of Handforth Station.
@northernassist

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

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:
https://t.co/YmrE9Y1xhN

[wilmslow.co.uk @wilmslowcouk]

Local stations take honours at Cheshire Best Kept Stations https://t.co/4fQ4SoS9Hs

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

Leaving 2025 and steaming into 2026 - Happy New Year’s Eve, everyone, and hoping you have a fantastic year ahead.

[Friends of Styal Station @StyalStation]

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:
https://t.co/Tag5l45lhP

[Earlams -Cafe, Store & Gallery 💙 @Earlams]

Community is at the heart of Earlams so we are happy to vote for Styal Station - add your vote

https://t.co/cSDjqsivU6

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

Handforth Station looking bloomin' marvellous!

[Friends of Styal Station @StyalStation]

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

[Friends of Styal Station @StyalStation]

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.

[Friends of Styal Station @StyalStation]

Today's work party at Styal is underway - with wonderful assistance from @nationaltrust volunteers from Quarry Bank.

[Community Rail Network @CommunityRail]

The stage is set… 🎊

Our guests have arrived… 🥂

Let the celebrations commence! 🥳 #CRA25 @LumoTravel #CommunityRailAwards

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

You can now follow the Friends of Handforth Station on Instagram!

[Crewe-Manchester CRP @C2MCRP]

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

[Friends of Handforth Station @HandforthStatio]

Handforth's other railway - offering rides in Meriton Road Park (operating today).

[Crewe-Manchester CRP @C2MCRP]

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

[Crewe-Manchester CRP @C2MCRP]

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

[Friends of Styal Station @StyalStation]

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 🤝