FRECCLES

17/05/2026

Hello to all our supporters.

The next FRECCLES Station Garden and Activity Day will take place on Sunday June 7th at 11am. Everyone is welcome to come along. You can join in with the Gardening Work or meet the team and see the developments at the station.
That same afternoon, the Caked in History guided walk will take place - details in the earlier post. The walk is sponsored jointly by FRECCLES and FrOPS (Friends of Patricroft Station) in celebration of Community Rail Week 2026.

13/05/2026

Smashing new planters arrived on platform 2 (Liverpool platform)

Full story to follow plus a space to watch as the FRECCLES gardeners get to work 🙂

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12/05/2026

We are celebrating Community Rail Week with a reprise of our Caked in History guided walking tour. Places are free but must be booked in advance. Any questions, please direct message us.

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GLQT

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A 3-hour circular guided walking tour taking in the heritage & history of the historic Liverpool & Manchester railway and the Bridgewater...

20/04/2026

Hello All

Further information about the Community Event at Eccles Town Hall on Saturday at which FRECCLES will be represented

17/04/2026

Hello to our Followers and Supporters
Dates for the diary.

On Saturday April 25th, from 10.00am to 3.00pm, there will be a Community Event at Eccles Town Hall at which FRECCLES will be represented. Numerous voluntary groups will have stalls giving information on their activities and the opportunity to chat about their work. Free refreshments will be available. A similar event last year was very successful and so do come along.

The next FRECCLES Station Garden and Activity Day will be on Sunday 3rd May at 11.00am. Everybody is welcome to come along and join in or to meet the team and learn more about the work of FRECCLES.

14/04/2026

Spring really has sprung at Eccles station..... 🌷🌸🏵️🌼

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02/04/2026

Hello All

Just to let you know that the next FRECCLES Station Garden and Activity Day will take place on Sunday 12th April at 11am - a week later than usual due this Sunday being Easter Sunday. Do join us if you are free.

Steve Clapham,
Membership Secretary FRECCLES

19/12/2025

Hello All

Our next station Garden and Activity Day is on Sunday 4th January at 11am at the station. All are welcome.

May I take this opportunity on behalf of our Chair and Officers to wish all our friends and supporters a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the coming year

Steve Clapham, Membership Secretary FRECCLES