The two posters show landmarks from both communities immediately served by Mauldeth Road Station. Ladybarn is represented by Poplar Walk in Ladybarn Park and Burnage by St. Margaret’s Church on Burnage Lane. The posters are being displayed at a … [Read more...]
News from Goostrey Art Studio – A creative hub for our local community
2022 proved a busy but rewarding time for Debbie Goldsmith and she’s planning for an equally successful 2023. During January she is meeting people from Community Rail and Crewe Heritage Centre to plan more creative workshops. If you’re interested in … [Read more...]
News from Friends of Goostrey Station
FoGS volunteers meet on the second Sunday of each month, so the next working party will be on 12th February. There’s a car park at the station, but you could choose greener transport by walking or cycling (there’s a new rack for your bike!). You may … [Read more...]
News from Goostrey Art Studio – a creative hub for our local community
Autumn 2022 has proved a busy but rewarding time for Debbie Goldsmith! She was thrilled that her painting ‘Mostly Sunny’ won first prize in the Inch Arts Winter exhibition. The judge Tom Croft was Sky Portrait Artist of the Year in 2018. If you’d … [Read more...]
Latest news from Friends of Goostrey
Are you wanting some gentle exercise in the fresh air? Then look no further than Goostrey station - you’ll get a warm welcome from Friends of Goostrey Station! We’re glad that we continue to make the station a pleasant place to visit and we’re … [Read more...]
Rail – Hike – Camp maps
A new map is available showing campsites in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland within a short distance of railway stations. Several of these are just a short journey from Manchester and you can search for campsites within 3km of stations … [Read more...]
Stockport Station Art Project – A View From A Train Window
Calling all Stockport-based creatives and groups: Avanti West Coast, Network Rail, and Crewe 2 Manchester Community Rail Partnership have launched a community art competition - an exciting opportunity to create one of up to 40 large-scale designs. … [Read more...]
FRIENDS OF GOOSTREY STATION WIN A SPECIAL NATIONAL AWARD
FRIENDS OF GOOSTREY STATION WIN A SPECIAL NATIONAL AWARD Have you heard the latest news about FOGS? We can’t quite believe it! On 6th October, at a ceremony held at Manchester Central … [Read more...]
Dot To Dot And Colour By Number Trains at Crewe Heritage Centre
Celebrating 185 years of railways in Crewe Sat 22 Oct: 13:00 to 15:00 Sun 23 Oct: 13:00 to 15:00 Goostrey Station Artist, Debbie Goldsmith, will support visitors to take part in a huge train themed Dot to Dot and Colour by numbers. Visitors will … [Read more...]
HOLMES CHAPEL RAILWAY STATION CORNER by Tony Wright.
The Volunteers and Friends of Holmes Chapel Railway Station and Viaduct are delighted to have recently installed two self-watering planters manufactured by Amberol, of Alfreton, Derbyshire, outside the booking office. Amberol is a family owned firm … [Read more...]
Manchester’s ‘Urban Poet’ to lead rail walk from Handforth Station on 3rd July
MANCHESTER’S URBAN POET TO LEAD ANOTHER “GED’S GUIDED WALK” Ged Austin, known in Manchester as “The Urban Poet”, will be running another of his Guided Walks from Handforth Station, starting 10:30 on Sunday 3rd July. Organised by the … [Read more...]
Station Connections Art Exhibition at Crewe Heritage Centre – 28th and 29th May 2022
An exhibition showcasing the work of Community Rail Partnerships is set to go on display at Crewe Heritage Centre next week as part of ‘Community Rail Week’. The exhibition of ‘Station Connections’ art by Eamonn Murphy, has been commissioned by … [Read more...]
Crewe to Manchester Line scoops five out of Fifteen Cheshire Best Kept Stations awards
FIFTEEN stations in the former county of Cheshire have scooped awards at the 19th Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards Evening held on Friday 1st April and attended by Mayors from five of the Boroughs that constitute the former County of Cheshire, and … [Read more...]
Community-based Commemorative Artwork at Handforth Station
The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) have installed their latest artwork: a large decorative brushed-steel screen, which commemorates the first 25 years’ work of this local volunteer group. The new artwork portrays Handforth Train Station as “a … [Read more...]
Save the date! Run, Bike or Zumba at StockSport 2022
Stockport Council and partners invite you to celebrate the power of moving and sport in their biggest event yet, StockSport 2022, Sunday June 26, from 9am. Following on from last year’s Stockport Enduro, Cycling Festival and 5K running race the … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange: Cycle and Pedestrian Ramp consultation
Proposals for spiral ramp connecting Stockport’s new town centre park to the River Mersey are unveiled Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council have unveiled proposals for a spiral ramp that will provide a unique way to … [Read more...]
JOB VACANCY: Community Rail Officer position at Stockport Council
Are you good at building relationships and partnership working? Interested in supporting local communities and wanting to make a difference? Concerned about the environment and wanting to encourage public transport and other sustainable modes? If … [Read more...]
Friends of Handforth Station recognised for notable success
The Friends of Handforth Station (FoHS) have been acknowledged for achieving “one of the most notable successes of any voluntary group in the country”. So spoke Mark Barker, Chair of the Cheshire Best Kept Stations (CBKS) organisation, as he … [Read more...]
Avoseat on display at Handforth Station on May 26
As the Design Stage progresses for the provision of lifts at Handforth Train Station, plans continue for making the station more inclusive in other areas. The Friends of Handforth Station are hoping to welcome new rail users who have previously found … [Read more...]
National Lock Down Takes Effect
As you will no doubt be aware, the Government has announced a new national lockdown that is expected to last to at least the end of February. Travel is of course restricted to essential travel only, looking back to previous lockdowns we expect that … [Read more...]
