Welcome to the website of the "Friends of Handforth Station" group.

The group was formed in 1996 and went online in 2008.

May 2010 - PLEASE SUPPORT BETTER ACCESS TO HANDFORTH STATION

We need to demonstrate that the local community supports improved access to the station platforms - please see the News section for details as to how you can help.

NEWS UPDATE 10 MARCH 2010 - Vintage Photos Added

Some vintage 1940's photos have been added to the gallery courtesy of Terry Hodson - step-son of former stationmaster Powis.



NEWS UPDATE - March 2010

Our annual open meeting took place at St Chads Church Hall on 2nd March.
Approx 15 attendees came to have their say on how the station can be improved and hear a guest speaker from Friends of Glossop Station.


NEWS UPDATE - January 2010

Handforth Railway Station has been named the 2009 Best Railway Station in
Cheshire at the recent Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening held at the Salt Museum, Northwich. Details to follow!

We had a share of the Waitrose "local good causes" £1000 pot in November and received £270. Thanks to Waitrose and the customers that voted for us.