Friends of Handforth Station

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

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/2…

Local stations take honours at Cheshire Best Kept Stations wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/2…

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

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/2025/11/21/bes…

Community is at the heart of Earlams so we are happy to vote for Styal Station - add your vote wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/2…

Handforth Station looking bloomin' marvellous!

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

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.

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

The stage is set… 🎊 Our guests have arrived… 🥂 Let the celebrations commence! 🥳 #CRA25 @LumoTravel #CommunityRailAwards

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

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

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

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

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

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 🤝

Amazing work by our @StyalStation volunteers to make this @northernassist station a fantastic gateway to the village

Styal Station named Cheshire’s Rising Star wilmslow.co.uk/news/article/2…

Members of Friends of Handforth Station attended the annual Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards evening in Crewe, last night. No awards for Handforth, this time, but an enjoyable evening, celebrating success with other volunteer groups.