IMAGES show the hard work undertaken by a team of dedicated volunteers at Glazebrook Station.

An open day is set to be held this coming weekend to show off the work that is being done to restore the 150-year-old station to its former dignity.

The volunteers - known as the Friends of Glazebrook Station - began working on revamping the station in July 2022, and are now keen to show the public what has been done.

Warrington Guardian: The volunteers have worked hard to restore the station to its former gloryThe volunteers have worked hard to restore the station to its former glory (Image: Supplied)

An open day will be held on Saturday, September 2, and members of the public are invited to see the progress that has been made in restoring the station.

Speaking to the Warrington Guardian, the volunteer group explained that the staff at the now largely unmanned station won the national prize for the best-kept railway garden for several years in the 1950s and '60s but over the years it disappeared beneath weeds.

The volunteer group was formed by ward councillor Phil Eastty and his wife, Julie.

Financial support was given from Northern Rail and Traffic for Greater Manchester and platform planters have been installed by the Growth Company.

Hanging baskets have enhanced the exterior of the waiting rooms, and the undergrowth is being cleared from the garden site along with the station approaches - this was made possible by a National Lottery grant.

The volunteers also have an agreement in place that will see them tackle work to rejuvenate the nearby embankment in due course.

Warrington Guardian: The flowers have added a splash of colour to the stationThe flowers have added a splash of colour to the station (Image: Friends of Glazebrook Station)

Julie Eastty says the group have been able to obtain a number of photographs of the station in the past from Warrington Museum but they would be grateful if anyone has any photos and memorabilia that could be displayed.

She said: “We are only a small group but we are hoping that we can attract more volunteers on the day.”

The open day will take place at Glazebrook Station on Saturday, September 2, from 1pm until 4pm - parking is limited, but additional parking space is being provided by nearby Glazebrook Methodist Church.