North West law firm, SAS Daniels, has marked the launch of a major exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery with a highly successful private event. The firm, which is the main sponsor of Northern artist Helen Clapcott’s exhibition, ‘A Portrait of Stockport’, recently hosted a … [Read more...]
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Creative grant schemes open to applications ahead of Stockroom launch
Local artists and creatives are invited apply for Creative Commissions and Kick Start programming grants to fund projects to celebrate the launch of Stockroom, a new cultural centre and town centre library that will open next year. Repurposing disused retail units in the Merseyway Shopping … [Read more...]
Arc exhibition showcases impact of Stockport’s Art and Health Micro Commissions
A collective exhibition showing the impact of Stockport’s Art and Health Micro Commissions launches with a celebration event at Arc at Hat Works on Saturday September 28th and runs until Saturday November 16th 2024. ‘Making Art Happen' showcases the huge impact of the participatory projects and … [Read more...]
Supportability seeks volunteers for 70th anniversary heritage project
Stockport charity Supportability are looking for volunteers to work on their ‘Celebrating Supportability at 70’ project, made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Supportability has been supporting people with a range of disabilities since 1953, but the organisations' story has never … [Read more...]
New images revealed of Stockroom ahead of Spring 2025 opening date
New CGI images of Stockroom, Stockport’s exciting new creative and cultural centre, have been unveiled ahead of its doors opening in Spring 2025. The images give a glimpse of what visitors can expect to see when Stockroom opens its doors next year in the heart of the town centre. It will be the … [Read more...]
Cityheart reveals artists whose work will be featured at new Stopford Park neighbourhood
Following the launch of Stopford Park at the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, developer Cityheart has chosen two artists whose work will be featured within the new neighbourhood. As part of its Stopford Park launch programme last month, Cityheart sponsored the exclusive preview of … [Read more...]
Marple Community Hub moves a step closer
Planning permission has been secured for the new Community Hub in Marple, and preparations are now ramping up so that construction can get underway. The contractor, Willmott Dixon Construction, will be taking possession of Marple Library and Marple Police Station at the beginning of September … [Read more...]
Stockport back in the spotlight as backdrop for latest BBC show
Stockport’s unique architecture and culture have once again been in the spotlight as the backdrop for the BBC's latest show, Daddy Issues. Continuing the boom that has seen a plethora of national and internationally acclaimed shows such as Peaky Blinders, Years and Years and Inside No. 9 film in … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels sponsors renowned artist’s exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels, is the main sponsor of an upcoming exhibition of works by revered Northern artist, Helen Clapcott, at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. The exhibition, ‘A Portrait of Stockport’, will open on the 28th of September and run until the 25th of … [Read more...]
New photography exhibition celebrates the people of Stockport Underbanks
A photography exhibition depicting some of the many characters of Stockport’s historic Underbanks area is coming to the White Lion on Great Underbank. The exhibition will showcase the work of photographer Mark Fairhurst whose interesting career spanning six decades has seen him photograph … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out next steps to boost business and cultural ties with Japan
Greater Manchester leaders have set out their next steps to further strengthen business, investment and cultural ties with Japan in 2025. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham; Leader of Manchester City Council and GMCA Economy lead, Cllr Bev Craig; and Jo Ahmed, Honorary Consul of Japan … [Read more...]
Stockport community projects benefit almost £1 million in funding
Stockport community groups and organisations are celebrating again after receiving a share of £989,000 from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A total of 39 community projects in the town will benefit in this round of funding, which will empower our communities and celebrate all … [Read more...]
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