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Sainsbury’s charities of the year 2011/2012

Posted on April 2, 2012 by editor

It has almost been a year since Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove chose The Furniture Station charity to work alongside The Wellspring as Sainsbury’s charities of the year 2011/2012. Amongst many local spectators, The Furniture Station joined the Sainsbury race showing their support at … Continue reading →

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Croftons Solicitors support the Furniture Station once again

Posted on April 2, 2012 by editor

Croftons Solicitors have kindly supported the purchase and installation of a new PC for the Project Manager’s desk. With the previous PC being over 10 years old, it was time to be out with the old and in with the … Continue reading →

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Funding for Cots and Beds Project

Posted on March 21, 2012 by editor

The Furniture Station have updated their profile at The Big Give with the latest projects for 2012. You can now read more about our specific projects we are working with by clicking here . The project we are currently launching is to help … Continue reading →

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Collecting up to Macclesfield to meet demand

Posted on March 12, 2012 by editor

The Furniture Station is re-launching their campaign to encourage people from more local areas to call up to donate their unwanted furniture & electrical goods as to throwing them away and prevent them from ending up in landfill. The Furniture Station collects … Continue reading →

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Bag Packing raises £296.87

Posted on February 22, 2012 by editor

Thanks to a local youth club and volunteering adults, The Furniture Station raised almost £300 on Saturday 28th January with local friends generously taking a few hours out of their weekend to raise money for the charity by offering to pack customers … Continue reading →

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Recycle for Greater Manchester Project Launch

Posted on February 15, 2012 by editor

Working in partnership with Recycle for Greater Manchester, The Furniture Station now welcomes collections of unwanted furniture donations at Adswood Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) for re-use to Stockport families and individuals in need. Last Month, The Furniture Station’s Service … Continue reading →

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2012 Calendars still on sale, get yours now!

Posted on January 10, 2012 by editor

Our 2012 Calendars taken of Stockport Scenery are still on sale; call 0161 483 9010 to order your copy now or email joanne.watson@furniturestation.org.uk . Alternatively calendars are currently available from The Furniture Station Office, Stockport Hat Works and Stockport Gallery … Continue reading →

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Sainsbury’s donate Christmas Decorations

Posted on December 20, 2011 by editor

Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove kindly donated a box full of Christmas wall decorations in time for decorating the Furniture Station and Hazel Grove Baptist Church so that our visitors and clients can expect a warm welcome this December. The decorations are up and around … Continue reading →

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Charity Dinner Success

Posted on December 14, 2011 by editor

Friday 2nd December saw The Furniture Station hold their 3rd annual dinner at Edgeley Park this Christmas; amongst 140 guests in raising funds and awareness for the charity. Croftons solicitors, Stockport College, Stockport Homes, Real Camera Co, HGBC, HGRC, The Wellspring, and many more … Continue reading →

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Bringing Christmas Cheer to Local Families

Posted on December 8, 2011 by editor

The Furniture Station and Stockport Homes Resettlement Services have teamed up with Housebuilder; Stuart Milne Homes to distribute gifts to local families across Stockport; ensuring children within disadvantaged families has a gift to open on Christmas day. Stuart Milne Homes selected The Furniture Station as their giving … Continue reading →

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