Stockport’s mutual, Vernon Building Society, has awarded its first round of Community Stars funding of 2023 to local non-profit organisations. The building society has awarded £4,000 to 11 local charities and non-profits. The winners were voted for by colleagues of the Society which has six … [Read more...]
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Coronation tree planting at Seashell
As the country prepares to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, Stockport-based charity Seashell has chosen to mark the occasion in its own special way with a tree planting. With the help of a group of volunteers from Together, the charity has planted its very own King Charles Copse of … [Read more...]
C&C back cycling challenge to Cure Leukaemia
C&C Insurance Brokers have sponsored a charity lunch to raise awareness for 3,500 km cycling challenge to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia. People do many things to raise money for charity from skydiving to salsa-dancing and biking to bathing in beans. Prof Rob Wynn, Director of the Paediatric … [Read more...]
Stockport Spring Clean campaign comes to a successful end
The Stockport Spring Clean campaign came to an end at the end of April and saw community groups, individuals and council staff cleaning up the borough by removing graffiti, repairing bridges, weeding plots and more. Stockport Council’s Spring Clean campaign was aimed at highlighting some of the … [Read more...]
Skylight Furniture Project puts out call for donations
Stockport Homes Group’s Skylight Furniture Project has put out a call for donations to meet the needs of a growing number of borough residents struggling with the cost of living. Skylight provides furniture to people who are experiencing furniture poverty, giving those in need an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Gorvins sponsors Northern leg of 2023 Family Business Road Trip
Stockport's Gorvins Solicitors has announced its sponsorship of the the Northern leg of the 2023 Family Business Road Trip, an initiative by Family Business United (FBU). FBU, a national organisation that champions the family-owned business sector, organises the Family Business Road Trip each … [Read more...]
Robinsons’ shire breeding programme welcomes sixth foal
Robinsons Brewery have announced the birth of their sixth foal since the family-run brewer launched its Shire Breeding Programme. Hillgate Frederic was born at 12:50am on the Thursday 30th March and is foal to Dolly, a 14-year-old registered Shire mare (pictured above with foal). Sire is the bay … [Read more...]
Employers invited to offer work experience to young adults with additional needs
Stockport-based charity, Pure Innovations, is looking for new employers to 'Dare to be Different' and offer a work experience placement to a young adult with additional needs. The charity works with young people in the borough with young people with SEND needs to gain the skills and confidence to … [Read more...]
Over 600 trees planted to create new community woodland in Reddish Vale
Over 600 trees have been planted at Penny Lane near Reddish Vale as part of a joint project between Stockport Council, contractor George Cox and environmental organisation, City of Trees. Over 40 volunteers also turned up to support the scheme, part of a national tree planting initiative being … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launch Spring Clean campaign
Stockport Council staff, along with partners and voluntary groups, have begun an eight-week campaign to 'get the borough gleaming'. The Council will lead on a programme of organised clean up events and activities across Stockport, over the eight-week campaign period. Council staff will get to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund pledges over £36,000 to local causes
Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund has announced it will donate more than £36,000 to community-led projects and groups local to the hub, including 10 in Stockport. Among those awarded funds at the latest quarterly meeting were Abney Scout and Guide Centre, in Cheadle. The group will … [Read more...]
LSH Auto hosts careers event for students from Inscape House School
LSH Auto hosted a special careers event for autistic students from Inscape House School to learn about career options in the automotive industry. Eight students and six assistants were welcomed to Mercedes-Benz of Stockport on Wednesday 15 February to receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the … [Read more...]
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