Quote from the link below.
http://www.transportbriefing.co.uk/story.php?id=3521

"The RUS also proposes the closure of three stations: Ardwick, Denton and Reddish South. Ardwick is said to be used by fewer than five passengers each day."

Here is an interesting site with pictures of Ardwick station (link below.)
http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/ewm/001ewm/032_ardwick/index7.html

The website has an optimistic tone :

"To experience the spirit of Ardwick to the full, you have to visit Ardwick Station (also known as Ardwick Halt), preferably on a drizzly and depressing day."

"How many times have you waited on a cold, windswept station platform for a train which never seems to come?"

"I have never actually seen anybody at Ardwick Station. Given the depressing surroundings it's not difficult to see why."

"The entrance to Ardwick station has recently been upgraded with new signage, lighting and information boards."

Excellent timing then.