A donation of laptops from Stockport based tech firm, CDL, is enabling disadvantaged adults in Greater Manchester to boost their job prospects with digital skills training provided by community day centre, Oasis. The donation from CDL is in support of the centre’s cause to help those in deprived … [Read more...]
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Customers celebrate at Stockport Homes’ STAR Awards
Stockport Homes' customers have received special recognition at the annual STAR Awards evening. The ceremony, held this year at the iconic Stockport Town Hall, is for groups or individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the community. Mayor of Stockport Walter Brett was there to … [Read more...]
Poynton Brass Band raises £1000 for Stockport Foodbank
The Vernon Building Society Poynton Brass Band performed a hugely popular ‘Night at the Movies’ concert at the Hazel Grove Baptist Church. Their show opened with the theme tune to Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and rounded off with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The concert … [Read more...]
John Delany Motors send van load to Wellspring Stockport
Thanks to the generosity of their customers, John Delany Motors have delivered a whole van full of items to Wellspring Stockport for this Winter's Rucksack project. The Wellspring supports homeless people with a range of services including housing, health, education, jobs, CV's, advice, alcohol … [Read more...]
Harvey Nichols and Smart Works present Harvey’s Angels
Harvey Nichols, the global fashion retailer, is launching “Harvey’s Angels”, a Christmas shopping experience dedicated to raising money for the UK charity, Smart Works. Over four days, from Thursday 29th November to Sunday 2nd December, *10% of all purchases made at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge and … [Read more...]
Midshire and Primas Law embrace festive spirit for charity run
Thirteen members of staff from national managed print service provider Midshire® teamed up with eight employees from boutique law firm Primas Law to tackle the Wilmslow Festive 10k. Taking place on Sunday 25th November, the 21 eager runners took part in the 3,000-participant strong run, with many … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport and Reuben’s Retreat launch Challenge 23
As part of its ongoing 80th birthday celebrations, Manchester Airport has teamed up with the charity Reuben’s Retreat, to launch Challenge 23, in a bid to raise £23,000 for the charity with 23 prizes to giveaway. Challenge 23 will be an online draw, launching on 23rd November with tickets costing … [Read more...]
Manchester Survivors Choir to Light Up a Life
Members of Manchester Survivors Choir, a group who are all survivors of the Manchester Arena attack, will be singing at a special service at St Ann’s Hospice this December. The choir will join people from across Greater Manchester at the St Ann’s Light up a Life service on 6th December at the … [Read more...]
Children’s Charity Latches onto Technology with Midshire
National managed print service provider Midshire® has donated technology to LATCH, a Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity which provides support to children with cancer and leukaemia and their families at the Oncology Unit within the Children’s Hospital for Wales. Having already provided a Sharp … [Read more...]
NK Theatre Arts Goes Gold!
Local registered charity NK Theatre Arts is thrilled to announce the launched of its exciting new sponsorship package, The Gold Members Club. Having evolved from the theatres’ previous 1000 Club membership package, which ran for the past 5 years, organisations joining the new Gold Members Club will … [Read more...]
Stockport Local Fund announce new community workshops
Stockport Council has announced that there will soon be another opportunity to apply to the Stockport Local Fund, the new community fund which is supporting great ideas that make a difference to neighbourhoods. A series of workshops will take place over the next few weeks where you can get an … [Read more...]
Who put the Port in Stockport?
PORT by Stockport playwright Simon Stephens will reveal all! Port takes place next week at 7.30pm on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd November at The Forum Theatre, Romiley. Stockport 1988-2002: Rachel Keats is growing up in town she doesn't like. Abandoned by her mother, her family life is torn … [Read more...]
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