Category Archives: Events

Plush Upholstery at The Furniture Station

Posted on May 7, 2013 by editor

This April, The Furniture Station kindly received the support of Plush Upholstery who supported our workshop volunteers and General Assistant with training and skills in re-upholstery. Andrea Austin from Plush Upholstery trained our volunteers how to reupholster drop-in style dining seats in order to meet … Continue reading →

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Showroom now open at Dunton Tower, Brinnington

Posted on April 10, 2013 by editor

Following the Fun Day events at Brinnington on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th April, where Stockport Homes and The Furniture Station teamed up to raise awareness of furniture re-use, providing knowledge to the community of how local residents can access good-quality re-used furniture; … Continue reading →

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Yorkshire Building Society awards The Furniture Station

Posted on April 9, 2013 by editor

The Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation has generously awarded The Furniture Station with £200 towards the work we carry out within our community in Stockport. The Furniture Station was chosen by staff & it’s members as part of Yorkshire Building Society’s get the … Continue reading →

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Listen to our PURE FM Podcast

Posted on April 2, 2013 by editor

Pure FM aired Fundraiser Joanne’s interview with Once Voice last light, promoting awareness across Stockport on The Furniture Station’s services. If you missed it and would like to hear how you can help the Furniture Station, listen to the link below. LISTEN NOW

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Free Fun Days at Brinnington this week!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by editor

On Thursday 4th April and Friday 5th April, The Furniture Station are teaming up with Stockport Homes to encourage and promote re-use across Brinnington. At both Lenham and Conway Towers, Furniture Station staff will be available for advice on re-using, launching a showroom at one of the towers to display … Continue reading →

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Securing new beds with the help of Vernon Building Society’s Jubilee Fund

Posted on February 20, 2013 by editor

The Furniture Station has been successfully chosen to receive a grant from 2012′s Vernon Building Society’s Jubilee Fund, a fund aimed at helping local community and charitable groups looking to make a difference in their area. The Vernon Building Society awarded over £10,000 to … Continue reading →

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Werneth Concert Band Raises £660

Posted on February 20, 2013 by editor

The Werneth Concert Band performance of December has raised a total £660 towards the work of the Furniture Station and towards Werneth Concert Band’s Chosen charities. Thank you to all those who attended and well done to the amazing 60 piece band who were extraordinary … Continue reading →

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Werneth Concert Band Fundraiser

Posted on November 14, 2012 by editor

Where? Hazel Grove Baptist Church When? Saturday 8th December, 7.30pm Price: £4 concession. £6 Adult. On Saturday 8th December, Romily’s very own Werneth Concert Band shall be performing at Hazel Grove Baptist Church in aid of The Furniture Station and several of WCB’s chosen … Continue reading →

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Stockport School students help create greeting cards

Posted on October 12, 2012 by editor

After an Open Art Competition was launched with Stockport School earlier this summer, 6 spectacular art pieces from students at the school were chosen for the front images of The Furniture Station’s upcoming greeting cards. Students from the school submitted many creative art pieces … Continue reading →

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2013 Calendars created by the community

Posted on October 2, 2012 by editor

The Furniture Station’s photography competition 2012 earlier this summer yet again found 12 stunning photographs to display within our 2013 calendar: Cheshire’s Outdoor Nature. The calendar has now been developed with the great talent of the local community, with photographers both novice and … Continue reading →

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