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Friends Of Glossop Station

Marple and New Mills celebrations for 150 anniversaries

29/6/2015

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Celebrations to mark the 150th anniversaries of Marple and New Mills Central stations begin on Wednesday 1st July with the unveiling of commemorative plaques in the morning. A whole host of events for the rest of the month then start to take place to mark these significant anniversaries. Contact New Mills Tourist Centre for more details - the centre will also host a special model display featuring the railways in New Mills. It is a most appealing Visitor Centre housed at the top of The Torrs just below the bus station and a five minute walk from Central station.
We wish our fellow Friends' groups at Marple and New Mills success with their events and we send our congratulations on the 150 milestones!!
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Dinting ceramics and a little TLC!

29/6/2015

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We have had to remove one of the attractive ceramic Project Earth murals on display at Dinting station for repair work. Harsh winter temperatures and occasional heat have resulted in us having to renew the backing adhesive for the murals. We hope to have it back in place as soon as possible.
We would like to thank ACoRP for a recent generous donation towards the cost of the murals' perspex covers.

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Summer Hanging Basket outside station

29/6/2015

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An attractive summer hanging basket has kindly been provided by High Peak Borough Council outside Glossop Station. FOGS would like to thank Councillor Jean Wharmby for her help in arranging this. New displays of summer flowers inside the station have also been provided by Bunty Gibson and Chris Harris. The platform tubs and Howard Street Garden have had extra summer annuals added to create more summer colour too. FOGS thanks local residents and users of the station for their kind donations towards these plants!
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Rainbow Trust thanks

29/6/2015

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The Rainbow Trust raised £131.92 at our recent Teddy Bears Picnic event and Chrissy has sent a nice letter of thanks - on display at Glossop Station - for this donation. Considering that the event was not focused on raising money Bungle. Zippy and George did a good job for the Trust in attracting voluntary donations on the trains and at the stations!!
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Rain does not stop play at The Teddy Bears picnic!

13/6/2015

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Despite a very wet start to the day - Saturday 13th June - over 80 teddies, children and adult family members travelled between Hadfield, Glossop and Hattersley stations to join in the fun of our 2015 Teddy Bears Picnic! Supported by the children's charity The Rainbow Trust, Bungle, Zippy and George travelled on the trains and visited the stations. Lots of high fiving took place!! John LeGrove's precision timetabling and care of our guests was in evidence throughout their stay! Penny ensured her travels took her to where the action was and, as always, she lent a helping hand!
At Hattersley under Babs' capable direction there was a bouncy castle (which dried out during the morning!!), games and a tombola in action along with free sweets. At Hadfield Joy kindly provided home made biscuits and drawing. Glossop offered a model railway layout (thanks Martin!), storytelling with Caroline England - this proved very popular and Caroline ran two sessions. Also kept very busy were Laura Bradbury and her daughter Thea, assisted by Jacqueline on craftmaking. The wooden teddy bears and rainbows were decorated in fine style by the children. Thanks to Simon Denvers for creating the laser cut wood shapes (contact Simon at www.mekkit.com) and to Andrea for organising the craftwork. Bunty and Barbara were kept busy tagging teddies and Paul Kiddy helped ensure the picnic food and train times were distributed to all our visitors. We thank Mike at Twig Cafe at the station (also now at Station Road Hadfield) for his generous donations of picnic food!
Chrissy and colleagues at The Rainbow Trust's very colourful and attractive stall were kept busy and we thank everyone who gave donations and bought items. This happened too on the trains as money was kindly given to Bungle, Zippy and George en route. Special thanks to Keira, Maeve and Matt for star quality role play!! Having The Rainbow Trust with us gives an extra dimension to the event. Many thanks Chrissy!!!
To David at Glossop Chronicle our thanks for an excellent promotional article and to the shops who displayed Paul Marsh's excellent poster! You did us proud again Paul!! To High Peak Radio and local schools and nurseries who gave support and to Pete for ensuring Twitter followers were kept up to speed!
And lastly to Theo and Northern Rail for arranging the free travel between the stations which makes this event so popular! So many first time train travellers who met happy guards making Teddy Bear announcements and to drivers who waved and tooted horns. Northern Rail at its best. Our sincere thanks!

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Twig cafe to support Teddy Bears Picnic Sat 13th June

11/6/2015

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We are delighted that Twig cafe based at Glossop Station ( and also with a newly opened "Branch" at Station Road Hadfield!) is to supply some picnic food free of charge for our young visitors to the Teddy Bears Picnic on Saturday 13th June. The event runs from 10.30 to 13.30 with events taking place at Glossop, Hadfield and Hattersley stations. Free travel is available for children, teddies and accompanying adults between the stations courtesy of Northern Rail and our local Line Manager Theo MacLauchlan.
  We thank Mike at Twig for his support!
  Whatever the weather do come along and join in the fun!

 
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Teddy Bears Picnic Saturday 13th June

1/6/2015

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We are delighted to confirm that there will be a Teddy Bears' Picnic event on the Glossop Line on Saturday 13th June between 10.30 pm and 1.30pm. The event has been organised by the Friends of Stations Groups at Glossop, Hadfield and Hattersley in conjunction with Northern Rail. THERE WILL BE FREE TRAIN TRAVEL BETWEEN GLOSSOP, HADFIELD AND HATTERSLEY STATIONS FROM 10.30 TO 13.30 FOR ALL CHILDREN, TEDDIES AND ACCOMPANYING ADULTS!
The Rainbow Trust, the children's charity supporting families where children have life threatening illnesses will be attending the event. This means the return of Bungle, Zippy and George to the stations and the trains!! There will be free fun activities at Glossop, Hadfield and Hattersley stations for children to enjoy! Joining and alighting at Dinting and Broadbottom stations is also permitted.
Do come along and join in the fun!!


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Friends of Glossop Station AGM Wednesday 3rd June

1/6/2015

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Friends of Glossop Station will be holding their 2015 AGM at Glossop Station at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 3rd June. The Agenda will include The Chairman's Annual Report, The Treasurer's Report and election of officers.
The AGM will be followed by an ordinary meeting which will include updates on Franchise news, the Embankment Garden, the art gallery and planning for the Teddy Bears Picnic on Saturday 13th June. It is hoped that the meeting will conclude by 9pm. All welcome!
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