NEW planters at Holmes Chapel Railway Station will brighten up commuters’ days after being funded by a local housebuilder
The Volunteers and Friends of Holmes Chapel Railway Station, which is next to Anwyl’s Victoria Mills development, received £500 from Anwyl Homes to subsidise new containers for plants at the front of the building.
Tony Wright, of the volunteers and friends group, said: “Our Manchester-bound platform is right next to the new homes being built at Victoria Mills and when we saw that funding was available through the ‘Love from Anwyl’ fund, we suggested partnering with the company to spruce up the front of the station.
“Our group’s aim is to provide a pleasant environment for travellers and visitors to Holmes Chapel using the railway station. These planters make a real impact as passengers approach and certainly brighten up the walkway.”
The funding awarded to The Volunteers and Friends of Holmes Chapel Railway
Station and Viaduct was one of several grants distributed by the homebuilder via its ‘Love from Anwyl’ funding pot to help local not-for-profit organisations close to its Victoria Mills development on Macclesfield Road.
Sales director for Anwyl Homes Graeme Gibb said: “Our Victoria Mills development is now really taking shape and, as a good neighbour, we wanted to support local groups and organisations in the area. When we heard of the impressive work that The Volunteers and Friends of Holmes Chapel Railway Station and Viaduct were undertaking, we knew it would be a great cause to support, and we particularly appreciate their efforts in improving the environment for residents and visitors. The planters look great and we hope they will keep the station blooming for many years.”
Love From Anwyl is a voluntary scheme attached to 138 new homes being built at Victoria Mills, where two brand new show homes are now open to view. It’s in addition to local investment agreed during the planning process.
See www.anwyl.co.uk/victoriamills to find out more.
