Welcome from the Friends Of Glossop Station
In 2002, some Glossop residents decided they wanted to do something constructive to improve the appearance of Glossop station.
To achieve their aims they formed a group, the Glossop Environmental Trust (GET), and together they started to plan and raise money for the improvements.
There were several areas of concern but initially they focused on the shabby, neglected railings parallel to the track, and the area at the side of the station building which was an ugly collecting ground for litter.
Over time it became clear that the station needed permanent attention so Friends of Glossop Station (FOGS) was formed as a splinter group to GET which had become busy on other projects in the town.
To achieve their aims they formed a group, the Glossop Environmental Trust (GET), and together they started to plan and raise money for the improvements.
There were several areas of concern but initially they focused on the shabby, neglected railings parallel to the track, and the area at the side of the station building which was an ugly collecting ground for litter.
Over time it became clear that the station needed permanent attention so Friends of Glossop Station (FOGS) was formed as a splinter group to GET which had become busy on other projects in the town.
What have we done so far?
* Renovated the railings
* Created a garden from a waste plot
* Installed a planter inside the station (and then removed it again)
* Received a commemorative plaque
* Organised Community Rail Days
* Decorated the station at Christmas
* Put up hanging baskets and boxes of floral displays
* Painted the lampposts, girders and alcoves
* Campaigned for litter removal on the line
* On-going cleaning of the station interior
* Created Poetry Platform display
We work in close cooperation with Northern Rail, Network Rail, High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership, TfGM and High Peak Borough Council. We also work closely with Derbyshire Police and British Transport Police.
We also work closely with neighbouring station friends' groups and we have shared events with Broadbottom and Whaley Bridge.
In 2009 ACoRP awarded FoGS first prize in the Best Station Friends Group category, in their annual competition. This accolade was a welcome boost to the work that we do at the station. In 2010, FoGS member Chris Strogen was awarded third prize in the ACoRP Railway Photographs competition.
* Created a garden from a waste plot
* Installed a planter inside the station (and then removed it again)
* Received a commemorative plaque
* Organised Community Rail Days
* Decorated the station at Christmas
* Put up hanging baskets and boxes of floral displays
* Painted the lampposts, girders and alcoves
* Campaigned for litter removal on the line
* On-going cleaning of the station interior
* Created Poetry Platform display
We work in close cooperation with Northern Rail, Network Rail, High Peak and Hope Valley Community Rail Partnership, TfGM and High Peak Borough Council. We also work closely with Derbyshire Police and British Transport Police.
We also work closely with neighbouring station friends' groups and we have shared events with Broadbottom and Whaley Bridge.
In 2009 ACoRP awarded FoGS first prize in the Best Station Friends Group category, in their annual competition. This accolade was a welcome boost to the work that we do at the station. In 2010, FoGS member Chris Strogen was awarded third prize in the ACoRP Railway Photographs competition.
