News and Events

2012 – Launch of Running Man Sign

Well over 200 people attended the launch of the artwork on Friday 25th May 2012  [we expected only 80]. Here are five short Youtube videos of the launch : 1. Rory Alkin, Chairman of FofHCS thanks all the ‘Friends’ and introduces our local VIP Jessie Rose  2. Natasha Wilding [Northern Rail Head of Stations] and Rory Alkin […]

2012 – ACoRP award Winners

Great news, our one year old Friends of Heaton Chapel Station group were nominated for FOUR ACoRP [Association of Community Rail Partnership] awards this year.  On Friday 29th September 2012, four FofHCS members, Rory Alkin, Karen Allerton, Bob Barlow and Phil Rowbotham were all invited to a Community Rail Awards ceremony at the STEAM museum […]

2011 – Moor Magazine Article

Issue 11 October/November 2011 page 63 Whether you’re a daily commuter or an occasional user of Heaton Chapel Station, you might have noticed that it’s been looking a bit tired and tatty lately. If so, you’ll be delighted to hear that The Friends of Heaton Chapel Station has been set up. The group has already […]