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Babs has been in post for 12 years and her indefatigable energy has brought about significant changes to Hattersley Station and its environs. Babs was from the outset determined to create an attractive station garden on land outside the station. Slowly but surely this aim was achieved through hard work and patience. Babs sought assistance from every source - councillors, Northern, Network Rail, TfGM....... always inviting visitors to see on site what her plans were. Three years ago a new station building was opened at Hattersley and Babs' work now enhances this building.
Babs has been a staunch supporter of shared community events on the line particularly the Teddy Bears Picnic. Babs' contributions were huge and included a bouncy castle, home cooked food and tombola!
Neil Williams, from Friends of Glossop Station, gave a short speech highlighting Babs' achievements. Particular mention was made of the Heritage Board ( the content and photos created by Babs ) which reflects the social history of Hattersley. Neil presented Babs with a specially designed thank you card created by Paul Marsh which featured an original front cover of the new station building at Hattersley along with a montage of photos relating to Babs' work at Hattersley. Becky Styles, Northern's Community and Sustainability Manager, presented Babs with flowers too. Also present giving their thanks were Sarah Morgan and John Kenny Rail Partnership Officers for the South East Manchester Community Rail Partnership.
It is hoped the work of Friends of Hattersley will continue via the community work team at the Hub in Hattersley guided by Sarah and John.