Hamilton Davies Trust

Sometimes it's quiet behind the scenes things volunteers do which makes a difference and keeps everything moving. Today I&C Crochet & Knitting group mended our popular knitted Christmas tree. Ahead of Friends of Irlam Station volunteers assembling it, December on the platform at The Station - Irlam

We had a lovely afternoon showing visitors and locals around our signal box The Station - Irlam A special thank you to our volunteers for their help today it was certainly a hot one!

Step inside our heritage signal box this half term; step back in time and see the inner workings and pull levers The Station - Irlam Visit Manchester Salford Museum and Art Gallery National Railway Museum Science Museum plus static loco engine display/artwork/railway artefacts all set alongside a modern railway line/station Northern

To book your place telephone 0161 222 4003 Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4pm (note Bank Holiday Monday office re-opens Tuesday 26th May or leave a message)

Looks like good weather for the bank holiday weekend; schools are breaking up for half term and lots of things to do.

It was a pleasure to work with Michael at Stepping Stones Creative and showcase the young people's creative journey

We ran a couple of lino printing sessions last week at Cadishead Rhinos Community Rugby League Club with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops, here are some of your fantastic creations! Special thank you to all the volunteers at Rhinos for setting up the room/tidying up and keeping the brews coming it was really appreciated.

Join us this half term - signal box open The Station - Irlam step inside our old signal box, opportunity to pull the levers and a great view of a working railway line at Irlam Station Northern onsite toilets/cafe/bar and steam locomotive display.