Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS) entered the spirit of the Coronation with a commemorative Tea Party on Monday 8th May, the day of The Big Help Out. Setting aside their volunteering work, the group enjoyed tea and cakes as they took shelter under the railway bridge due to the inclement … [Read more...]
A Christmas Fuddle for Friends of Beeston Station
In December Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS) put aside the familiar tasks of leaf sweeping, litter picking and gardening to enjoy a Christmas Fuddle together. ‘It’s always good to put aside our chores and enjoy some Christmas fun together,’ said Trish Roberts-Thomson, Chair of FOBS. ‘We’re … [Read more...]
Time out from Work with FOBS!
Recently Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS) took time out to enjoy a special complimentary Afternoon Tea from The Victoria Hotel in Beeston. The Vic had put on the Tea to thank FOBS for its work in keeping the Station platforms, the Tin Bridge and the area outside the Hotel clean and tidy. The … [Read more...]
Friends of Beeston Station planting for the Queen!
Members of Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS) recently spent a special afternoon planting red, white and blue plants in the flower baskets at Beeston Station. It is hoped the plants will be flowering in time for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend in early June. Trish Roberts-Thomson, the Chair of … [Read more...]
New Seats for Passengers at Beeston Station
Friends of Beeston Station (FOBS) have been delighted with the recent installation of new seats around the Ticket Office at Beeston Station. The seats provide much needed seating for those less able to stand when waiting for taxis or family members to pick them up from their train journeys, or when … [Read more...]