3 feet long and 10 inches high (approx 90cm x 25cm), enamelled steel totems embellished almost every station platform between the late 1940s and the mid 1960s. Handforth station was in British Railways’ London Midland Region between 1948 and 1992, so … [Read more...]

To celebrate the national Heritage Open Days (6th to 15th September), the Friends of Handforth Station will be flying their historic British Railway flag. In addition, the original British Railways running-in boards cared for at the station by the … [Read more...]

‘What a lovely day in our community!’ ‘A brilliant team effort!’ These comments were made by enthusiastic FOGS members who organised two stalls on the field during Rose Day. The team included Craig and Maggie Sidebotham, Debbie Goldsmith, Louise … [Read more...]

Winners of a drawing competition run by the Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) were rewarded last Wednesday.   In early June, the FoHS ran a stall at the Handforth D-Day Commemoration event. The stall focussed on Handforth Station’s … [Read more...]

The Friends of Handforth Station took part in D-Day Commemorations on Saturday 1st June. The Handforth D-Day Commemoration event was run by NAAFI Break Handforth, and featured stalls (from the FoHS and others), music, dancing and food & drink, … [Read more...]

21 Years of Awards as Fifteen Cheshire Stations take the honours Fifteen stations in the former county of Cheshire were winners as Cheshire Best Kept Stations celebrated 21 years of awards on Tuesday 12th March. The event was attended by HM … [Read more...]

On Monday 26th February 2024, and at the invitation of Deborah Robson, representatives from the Friends of Handforth Station (FOHS) attended a meeting of the 1st Handforth Beavers. FoHS members Mike Bishop and Roger Small participated in the meeting … [Read more...]

Friends of Goostrey Station are thrilled that they’ve won another award!  The prize for an Art Project was presented on 12th March at The Grange Theatre, Northwich during the 21st Cheshire Best Kept Stations (CBKS) award ceremony.  Over the last … [Read more...]

The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) and Handforth Town Council (HTC) have collaborated to install a copy of the new Handforth Town Map at Handforth Station. (Close-up of the Handforth town map) The new town map was originally designed in 2023 … [Read more...]

On 10th February 2024 the Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) were surprised and delighted when local resident Scott Dempster presented the group with a Handforth Station name totem dating from the era of British Railways. FoHS were doubly … [Read more...]

Handforth Town Council and the Friends of Handforth Station have installed a commemorative lectern to recognise a significant piece of Handforth’s history. From the Second World War until the mid 1950s, trains delivered armoured fighting vehicles … [Read more...]

There’s a magnificent new wall hanging in Goostrey village hall which celebrates King Charles 111’s coronation year.  Friends of Goostrey Station are proud to have helped Jodrell Side WI in the production this unique work of art.   Last summer, … [Read more...]

The FLASH SALE ⚡ is back! @northernrailway are offering up to 5 million train tickets from just £1 for travel between 10 Jan & 01 March. Be quick! Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Find your cheap fare and book today at … [Read more...]

Please vote for our photo! Great news! Friends of Goostrey Station are excited that our work has been recognised again.   A photo of Goostrey Beavers Doing Their Best could win the award for a picture that captures the essence of Community … [Read more...]