Stockport crowds contributed to an estimated 500,000 spectators over the 163.6-kilometre route of the Greater Manchester opening stage of the Tour of Britain on Sunday 3rd September. The race route passed through Stockport from Woodford to Marple, with an exhilarating sprint through Hazel Grove, … [Read more...]
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New business support programme launched for Greater Manchester’s creative sector
A new business support programme has launched in Greater Manchester to help develop the potential of the city-region's creative industries. The Create Growth programme, backed by the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), The Growth Company and Greater Manchester Combined … [Read more...]
Stockport Council awards first phase of Town of Culture funding
Stockport Council has announced the recipients of the first phase of funding as part of the town's tenure as 2023 Greater Manchester Town of Culture. This initial round of projects is funded by the Town of Culture Community Fund and the Creative Commissions programme and supports initiatives … [Read more...]
Stockport set to welcome Tour of Britain through the borough
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...]
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...]