The contribution of towns across the country will be celebrated through a new UK Town of Culture competition. The UK Town of Culture competition will be targeted at small and medium sized towns, enabling them to tell their unique story and shining a spotlight on the important role that towns play … [Read more...]
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Stockport celebrates Youth Work Week
From 3–9 November, Stockport joins the national celebration of Youth Work Week, highlighting the life-changing impact of youth workers. This year’s theme, building brighter futures: safe places, trusted support, and opportunities to thrive, celebrates the essential role youth work plays in … [Read more...]
National Lottery funding secures future for Stockport’s oldest church
St Mary’s in the Marketplace – Stockport’s oldest church and a landmark of national significance – is set for a new lease of life thanks to major support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Grade I listed building, which has stood at the heart of the town for centuries, has secured a … [Read more...]
‘Beautiful Things’ exhibition and ‘Carnival of Art’ mark Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery centenary
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery is marking its centenary this autumn with with a six-month exhibition, 'Beautiful Things', and a Carnival of Art. Built in 1925 to honour those lost in the First World War, the gallery was set to be a sanctuary of beauty and reflection. A century later, it … [Read more...]
Town centre bridge renamed after hero steam locomotive driver, John Axon
A bridge in Stockport town centre has been renamed to honour John Axon, the heroic locomotive driver who died trying to stop a runaway train in 1957. Stockport Council has officially renamed Thomson Street Bridge, built in 2022, as the John Axon GC Bridge in memory of the Stockport locomotive … [Read more...]
Businesses in Stockport to benefit from Arts & Health Week 2025
Stockport based Arc is running its fifth annual Arts and Health Week, and is inviting local businesses to take part and feel better through creativity, with free activities and resources both online and in person. From October 1st to 12th Arc will provide free activities to promote good mental … [Read more...]
Stockroom hits a quarter of a million visitors
Stockroom, Stockport town centre's new library and creative hub, has welcomed over 250,000 visitors since opening three months ago. Since its opening in May, visitors have borrowed 20,000 books, enjoyed over 15,000 coffees, and joined in with more than 100 events: from storytelling and creative … [Read more...]
Stockort 8 site repurposed as studio space ahead of redevelopment
A vacant building in Stockport town centre has been given a new lease of life as part of Stockport Council and Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation's (MDC) drive to put people at the heart of their regeneration. The building is situated in an area that will be developed as part of Stockport … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels sponsors People’s Choice Awards at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels, has sponsored the recent People’s Choice Awards at the Centenary Open Exhibition of the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. The exhibition, held from Sunday 22nd June to Sunday 24th August, marked the 100th anniversary of the gallery and provided an opportunity to … [Read more...]
Stockport families enjoy summer of events
Events across Stockport are in full swing this summer, bringing creativity, play, and learning to families throughout the borough. Attractions in the town this summer include an urban beach, museum trails, workshops and interactive exhibitions. At the heart of this summer’s programme is … [Read more...]
Work from Studio 91 Media to feature in Manchester Museum exhibition
Work by Studio 91 Media's Ben Horrigan is to feature as a part of the two-day Peat on Earth exhibition at the Manchester Museum. The films were produced as part of the British Council's Connections Through Culture programme that brought together emerging poets from Britain (Matt Sowerby) and … [Read more...]
Cityheart to host Art Battle at Stopford Park
On Saturday 20 September,? Art Battle returns to Stockport with a Back-to-School theme and unprecedented access to a Grade II listed building at Stopford Park ahead of its redevelopment by Cityheart. Over the last decade Art Battle has created a huge following. The high energy event pitches 10 … [Read more...]
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