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Stockport band Blossoms visit students at local specialist school

Stockport band Blossoms took time out of their busy schedule to visit students at Ashcroft School in Cheadle on Friday 29 September. Ashcroft School is run by the Together Trust and provides specialist education and support to children and young people aged eight to 18 years with needs including … [Read more...]

Art project paints a pretty picture at Merseyway

A Community artwork project has shone the light on Stockport's bountiful heritage and its vibrant local communities.  ‘Celebrating Stockport’ has been unveiled at Merseyway Shopping Centre by pupils from nearby St Joseph's and St Thomas' primary schools.  Students from St Joseph’s Catholic … [Read more...]

Consultation in progress over future of Stockport College Gym

Changes are afoot as a consultation period begins over the future for Stockport College Gym Stockport College is currently in consultation regarding the proposed closure of the campus gym facilities at Wellington Road South. The gym is set to close on 30th September 2017. The reason … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society renew school programme with County

The Vernon Building Society and Stockport County have renewed their partnership for the 2017/18 season to deliver a school outreach programme which has seen healthy living presentations delivered to more than 50,000 primary school children across the area since 2010. The one hour interactive … [Read more...]

Stockport College announce intention to merge

Stockport College and Trafford College have announced their intention to merge in order to create a single, larger and more sustainable college that is better able to meet the current and future needs of students, employers and the local community. Both colleges will retain their existing campuses, … [Read more...]

Hallidays start the new term with a BAM

It's 'Back to School' at Stockport based Hallidays as they prepare for the start of the new term of their Business AM - BAM - courses and you can have a taste for free!  The complete 2 year course covers 10 modules, designed to give business owners and senior management the tools for successful … [Read more...]

Stockport College students celebrate GCSE results

Students and staff at Stockport College are celebrating another year of positive results in GCSE and functional skills Maths and English along with some impressive 100% pass rates across a wide range of Vocational and Technical courses. Many of the students sitting exams at Stockport College were … [Read more...]

Stockport College Student Achieves Outstanding Grade

Manchester City Council has awarded Stockport College Student Suki Bains an outstanding grade for her work with ‘Looked after Children’ at the college. This isn’t the first time that Suki has received an outstanding grade for the work she puts in creating Personal Education Plans for the learners … [Read more...]

Damar rate Lewis Hamilton as a star performer

Stockport based Damar Training has awarded Lewis Hamilton, who roared home to complete his level 2 apprenticeship in business administration 6 months early. Lewis Hamilton, yes there are at least two, an apprentice at Stuarts Property Services had been selected from over 1500 apprentices … [Read more...]

Childminding may be your ideal career path

As more parents continue to work after having a child, childminding is becoming an increasingly important and a highly rewarding career. It also allows for flexibility in your own working life where you have the flexibility and opportunity to fit work around your own family’s needs. If you are … [Read more...]

Businesses invited to consult on Stockport Local Plan

Stockport Council is encouraging businesses to take part in a consultation event regarding the Stockport Local Plan as they begin the process to plan for Stockport's future through to 2035. The first event is taking place in September: When: Wednesday 20th September 2017, 8am to 10am – buffet … [Read more...]

Free kids swim and safety lessons at Life Leisure

Children living in and around Stockport will be able to attend free kids swim and water safety lessons throughout August thanks to a community initiative from Life Leisure. The charitable trust and not for profit social enterprise company, will be holding weekly free public swim sessions across five … [Read more...]