With Covid-19 and social distancing rules meaning many traditional pre-Christmas trips to visit Santa will be cancelled this year, a local charity has come up with a magical solution to help get children even more excited and ready for Christmas Eve. St Ann’s Hospice is offering supporters … [Read more...]
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Stopfordians encouraged to mark Remembrance Sunday from home
This year, Remembrance Sunday will be commemorated in different ways than usual in Stockport, because of the coronavirus pandemic. In line with national guidance, Stopfordians are encouraged to pay their respects to those who gave their lives in service of country at home this Remembrance … [Read more...]
Creative agency walks to Lapland for Seashell Trust
Creative marketing agency, Dawn Creative, are walking the 3,006 km from Stockport to Santa's home in Lapland to raise money for Stockport charity, Seashell Trust. With the coronavirus pandemic preventing real travel, the Dawn Creative team will be making the journey virtually, walking the … [Read more...]
Stockport fostering project wins UK charity award
Fostered children and young people in Stockport are now benefitting from an award-winning fostering programme. Stockport Council’s fostering service is part of the Mockingbird programme, run by The UK’s leading fostering charity The Fostering Network, which has seen off other outstanding projects … [Read more...]
Stockport County launch Christmas food campaign
Stockport County have announced the launch of their Food for Christmas campaign set up to provide meals to children in Stockport over the two-week Christmas break.Following the decision by the UK Government not to provide free school meals during school holidays it is estimated that 7,500 children … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice reveals extent of its pandemic support to Stockport residents
Since April, Citizens Advice Stockport has helped over 2500 Stockport residents with more than 9,000 issues, the charity has revealed. With the closure of face-to-face services, the organisation has adapted quickly, increasing capacity on its phone line and web chat, while introducing video … [Read more...]
Stockport Mayor chooses Beacon Counselling as charity of the year
The Mayor of Stockport’s chosen charity this year is Beacon Counselling, a mental health service, who need urgent support through the Coronavirus pandemic. The Mayor has chosen Beacon Counselling - a local charity based on Middle Hillgate who support people suffering from mental and emotional … [Read more...]
Stockport Local Fund opens applications for community grants up £10,000
As part of the One Stockport campaign, Stockport Council is opening Stockport Local Fund to applications for grants of up to £10,000 available for local community activities and projects. The Council is encouraging applications to fund new ideas and activities that will support Stockport's … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society launches 2021 Calendar Competition
Vernon Building Society’s annual Calendar Competition is open for the 2021 edition and Stockport’s mutual is looking for the best pictures that highlight the beautiful borough. The winning photo will scoop a £75 Amazon or Love2Shop voucher and the coveted spot on the front cover of the building … [Read more...]
Watch the trailer for the Vernon’s Community Awards
The Vernon Building Society have revealed the trailer for their Community Awards Digital Ceremony, and the whole of Stockport is invited watch the event live. At 19:00 on Friday 23rd October the building society will be screening their Community Awards Digital Ceremony across Stockport and the UK … [Read more...]
Seashell Trust launch Great Business Pumpkin Battle
Stockport charity, Seashell Trust, is asking local businesses to get involved in its Halloween festivities with a Pumpkin Carving Battle. The arrival of October makes us think darker nights, crunching leaves and... pumpkins! This year, to cheer up what might be a locked down Halloween for many … [Read more...]
Forum Theatre signs up to lottery to raise funds
The Forum Theatre have teamed up with NK Theatre Arts and One Lottery as a way of raising funds for the theatre improvements as well as giving the chance for our supporters to win tax free cash, including a massive £25,000 Jackpot as well as staycations and other brilliant prizes!How it Works:Entry … [Read more...]
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