The Tour of Britain is set to return to Stockport roads this Sunday (3 September) as Stockport continues to celebrate being Greater Manchester’s Town of Culture. Greater Manchester will host the Tour's Grand Départ first stage, with 16 of the world’s leading cycling teams taking in all 10 … [Read more...]
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Stockport grows reputation as filming location
Stockport is fast gaining a reputation as the 'Hollywood of the North', with 197 shoot days and an estimated £3.5 million production spend in the town since January 2018, according to figures from Filming in England. During that time many high-quality TV and film productions have chosen to use … [Read more...]
Artists to bring the spirit of Argentina to the back streets of Stockport
Five eminent artists from one of the toughest neighbourhoods in Argentina will fly to Stockport in September to work with local people in the community and fellow artists. The La Boca to La Stocka project aims to use art to transform one of Stockport’s forgotten backwaters into a somewhere place, … [Read more...]
Stockport kicks off Town of Culture year
Stockport Council and partners have kicked off the borough's year as Town of Culture with a day of free inclusive activities in the town centre. At Stockport Moves, people of all ages and abilities came to the event to celebrate the joy of movement on July 2nd. The Mayor and Mayoress Cllr Graham … [Read more...]
Town of Culture funding available for new activities and projects
Community groups, creative and cultural organisations now have the opportunity to apply for funding as part of Stockport's tenure as Greater Manchester Town of Culture for 2023. Community groups, creative and cultural enterprises, and other organisations are being invited to apply for funding to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport marks 85th birthday with programme of celebrations
Manchester Airport has kicked-off a series of celebrations to mark its 85th birthday, after first opening as Ringway Airport on 25th June 1938. The northern hub announced a special programme of activity to ring in the milestone, including a prize draw with free flights to destinations all over … [Read more...]
NK Theatre Arts receive donation from Mayor of Stockport Charity
NK Theatre Arts have been presented with a cheque for £3,000 as part of the donations given by the outgoing Mayor of Stockport, Cllr David Wilson for his charity fundraising last year. Along with Stockport County Community Trust and Help for Heroes, NK Theatre Arts delivers workshops in … [Read more...]
Stockport to celebrate Armed Forces Day
Stockport Council has set out plans for how the borough will mark Armed Forces Day on 24th June 2023 and give recognition and thanks to those who have served or continue to serve in the military. Veterans and serving armed forces personnel are encouraged to attend and join a parade which sets … [Read more...]
Government plans £50 billion growth for UK creative industries
The UK government has set out new plans to target £50 billion of growth in the nation's creative industries by 2030, and support an additional 1 million jobs. Speaking at the London Tech Week conference on Monday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the plan to support the creative industries, … [Read more...]
Stockport prepares to show its moves in first Town of Culture event
Stockport Council and partners invite you to celebrate the joy of moving in their flagship Town of Culture event, Stockport Moves Sunday, July 2, from 10 am. St Peter’s Square will buzz with activity and fun. The Stockport Mile kicks off events, an inter-generational race that allows everyone to … [Read more...]
Stockport artists’ studios among recipients of £13 million Greater Manchester Culture Fund
GRIT Studios, a community co-working space for artists in Stockport, is one of 40 organisations to receive a share of more than £13 million from the Greater Manchester Culture Fund. Recipients of the support include local theatres, museums and festivals in all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs as … [Read more...]
Sharp expands partnership with Imperial War Museums
Technology group, Sharp UK, has expanded its partnership with Imperial War Museums to enhance its exhibitions with new audio visual solutions. The enhanced partnership will help better display new collections through imagery video and photography across fives sites in UK, including at IWM North … [Read more...]