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What’s On in Stockport over half term

School children and students have broken up for the half-term break so finding out What's On is Stockport is a must for everyone, with lots of exciting events taking place over the coming weeks for all the family. Here’s a taste of what’s happening across our town over the next couple of weeks: - … [Read more...]

Gander Seeks Businesses in Stockport for Careers Event

Aquinas College, in conjunction with Gander Careers, is hosting a college wide career advice day and would like businesses in Stockport to get involved. On the 21st June, over 40 guest speakers from the world of business, and public sector, will deliver presentations on a wide range of career … [Read more...]

Masterclass in Marketing at Stockport Business Centre

A free to attend masterclass in marketing event is being held at Stockport Business Innovation Centre at Broadstone Mill in Reddish.  Make Your Marketing Matter is taking place on Tuesday 15th May offering free expert advice. Marketing expert and Managing Director of Trust Brand Communications … [Read more...]

Totally Local Company gets schoolchildren Totally Healthy

Totally Local Company and Little Sports Coaching have launched a competition across local schools to reinforce the key messages of healthy living. Throughout spring, we are inviting pupils from schools they work with, to design a poster which promotes healthy living and encourages more children to … [Read more...]

Bank of England launches econoME for 11 to 16 year olds

The Bank of England has launched a free educational resource – econoME – which explains how the economy affects people’s lives and equips 11-16 year-olds with some of the skills they need to make important decisions. The econoME programme will give young people greater economic and financial … [Read more...]

Free Data Protection workshop for Stockport Businesses

New legislation affecting how we store and use personal data will be applicable from 25th May and, to help Stockport Businesses understand how this impacts on business, Stockport Business Innovation Centre (SBIC) is hosting a FREE General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR workshop.   Places are … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Community Learning and Skills Service rated by Ofsted

Stockport Council’s Continuing Education Service is celebrating after being visited by Ofsted inspectors in March who graded the service as being ‘good’. The service provides English, mathematics and employability courses and qualifications for more than 850 adult learners every year, supporting … [Read more...]

Stockport Pen Pal Project Connects Generations

The Stockport Pen Pal project has bridged the gap between Janet Coxon, 97, and a Year 7 student from Stockport School, as part of a campaign to bridge the gap between teenagers and the older generation in Stockport.  Home Instead Senior Care in Stockport and Tameside teamed up with Stockport School … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust Chief Executive announces retirement

Mark Geraghty, Seashell Trust Chief Executive and School Principal has announced he is to retire. Mark, who has been head of the Trust for almost nine years, is to leave at the end of the current academic year. The Board of Trustees have appointed Jolanta McCall as Mark’s replacement. She will join … [Read more...]

Have you thought about a career in childminding ?

Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children? Have you considered a career in childminding ? By providing the children you care for with individual play and learning opportunities, you will not only have fun, but also help them develop important life skills.   … [Read more...]

Stockport College to merge with Trafford

Stockport College and Trafford College today announced the completion of their merger which will create a single, larger and more sustainable college better able to meet the current and future needs of students, employers and the local community. The Trafford College Group is the corporation name … [Read more...]

Start Smart programme launched for self-employed

The GC Business Growth Hub, in partnership with People Plus, has launched its new Stockport Start Smart programme, designed to support Stockport residents who want to find out if self-employment is right for them. The programme is also open to those who have recently started their own business and … [Read more...]