Stockport's Hat Works Museum, the UK's only museum celebrating the hatting industry, has reopened after an extensive refurbishment and reinterpretation of its collection. The iconic town centre landmark reopened on 21st March, following on the heels of Stockport Interchange and Viaduct Park … [Read more...]
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Stockport art students deliver sculpture trail as part of Town of Culture Weekender
Arts students, led by a graduate from Stockport College, are launching a special temporary sculpture trail as part of the Town of Culture Weekender celebrations taking place on 23rd and 24th March. The one-mile trail also marks the opening of the new Viaduct Park in the town centre. Called … [Read more...]
Spoken word film by Studio 91 is a “love letter to Greater Manchester”
Video production company, Studio 91 Media, has released its latest original project, Ode to Manny, which is described as "a love letter to Greater Manchester". The spoken word film (which can be watched below) was written and produced by Jamie Swaby, one of a team of video producers at Studio 91, … [Read more...]
Residents develop new digital skills at Stockport DigiFest
Local residents took part in over 70 workshops, activities, and sessions during Stockport DigiFest, a month of activities organised as part of the town's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Activities throughout February attracted people from across the generations and the borough, and … [Read more...]
Art exhibition share pandemic stories of Stockport NHS staff
Stockport NHS colleagues working through the Covid-19 pandemic have had their stories shared through an art exhibition of portraits painted by local artists. The exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery features work from artists from Stockport and surrounding areas have captured the … [Read more...]
Work progresses on Stockport town centre hub for creativity, discovery and inspiration
Works is already well underway to bring creativity, discovery and inspiration to the high street in Stockport at the new Stockroom facility being developed in Merseyway Shopping Centre. New updated hoardings around the building site are creating a buzz about what is to come at Stockroom, which … [Read more...]
More than 50 events lined up to close out Stockport’s year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture
25 locations across Stockport town centre will host more than 50 events over the weekend of 23 and 24 March as the town celebrates the end of its tenure as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Stockport took on the mantle of Greater Manchester Town of Culture in April 2023, and over the past 12 … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to appoint contractors to address RAAC at Romiley’s Forum Theatre
Stockport Council has confirmed that it will appoint contractors to begin work on long-term safety at the Forum Theatre in Romiley, including regarding the presence of Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete (RAAC). The Forum Theatre in Romiley, home to performing arts company, NK Theatre Arts, has … [Read more...]
Digital and technology workshops and events planned in Stockport throughout February
A series of workshops and events are taking place throughout February to give Stockport residents the opportunity to experience new digital technologies first-hand. The Make Stuff workshops form part of Stockport Council’s Digi Fest, which runs throughout February, and also as part of Stockport’s … [Read more...]
Filming boom continues to boost Stockport economy
Stockport continues to be lauded as top filming location for UK productions, after recently appearing on screen as the backdrop for ITV crime drama, After the Flood. Although set in Yorkshire, an old underground car park was the backdrop for the pivotal discovery of the body in After the Flood, … [Read more...]
John Lewis and Art Battle Manchester launch competition for young artists
John Lewis Cheadle and Art Battle Manchester have announced the launch of ‘My Happy Place’, an art competition for young creatives to showcase their talents and compete for some top prizes. The competition is taking place as Stockport celebrates a year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. In … [Read more...]
Digital and innovation events announced as part of Town of Culture programme
Over 70 events have been announced for DigiFest, a festival of digital culture and innovation taking place as part of Stockport's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. DigiFest is a series of events and activities, reaching specialist areas as well as the general public, that aim to inspire … [Read more...]
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