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...]
News for: Culture
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...]
Cityheart sponsors exclusive preview exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
Developer, Cityheart, which is leading on the Royal George Village regeneration of former parts of Stockport College's campus, is sponsoring an exclusive preview exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery. Cityheart will sponsor the exclusive preview of ‘Connections’ an exhibition … [Read more...]
Viaduct Park to host return of Stockport Moves
Stockport's new town centre park, Viaduct Park, is to host Stockport Moves, inviting borough residents to celebrate the joy of movement. Hosted by Stockport Council and partner organisations, the Town of Culture legacy event will be held on Sunday, 9th June from 11am. Viaduct Park, on top of … [Read more...]
Sarah Harding mural becomes latest addition to Stockport street art trail
A tribute to the late Girls Aloud singer, Sarah Harding, has become the latest addition to a street art trail in Stockport town centre. As part of Phase 2 of the trail, a mural celebrating Sarah's life and achievements can now be found at 11 High Street in the town’s Underbank area. Funded by … [Read more...]
The Forum Theatre shares upcoming line-up of shows ahead of reopening
With work underway to reopen Romiley's Forum Theatre in June, the theatre has shared the upcoming line-up of shows planned to welcome back audiences. Everybody's Talking About Jamie - Thurs 20th - Sat 22nd June Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn't quite … [Read more...]
Re-opening date announced for Forum Theatre
Performing arts charity, NK Theatre Arts, has announced a planned re-opening for The Forum Theatre in Romiley following the commencement of vital structural repairs. The Forum Theatre was temporarily closed due to the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in the premises, whilst … [Read more...]
Romiley Forum set to reopen Summer 2024
Stockport Council has appointed a contractor to carry out work to make The Forum Theatre in Romiley safe for reopening from summer 2024. Stockport Council has appointed Robertson Construction to repair the much-loved theatre to ensure it is safe to reopen after changes to government guidance … [Read more...]
Supportability awarded National Lottery grant to celebrate 70 year history
Stockport charity, Supportability, has been awarded a grant of over £93,000 to digitise the organisation's 70 year history. Supportability has been supporting people in Stockport with a range of disabilities since 1953, but their full story has not been formally researched, documented or shared … [Read more...]
Stockport Council awarded £1.6 million for urgent Bramall Hall repairs
Grade I-listed Tudor manor house, Bramall Hall, will be preserved for future generations after Stockport Council secured £1.6 million funding to carry out roof repairs. Despite welcoming 36,000 visitors annually (2022-2023), without urgent repairs, the building and its collections are at risk … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- …
- 13
- Next Page »