Following Boris Johnson's recent announcements, indicating social distancing restrictions are likely to be in place for a further six months, NK Theatre Arts has postponed performances of Shrek the Musical until September 2021. The show had been due to take audiences to Far Far Away in March of … [Read more...]
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Stockport Plaza secures National Lottery Heritage funding
The Stockport Plaza has received funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help it address the impact of Covid-19 on the organisation. Since the lockdown began in March to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, The Stockport Plaza has been closed in line with government guidance. … [Read more...]
Light Cinemas confirm reopening plans
The Light Cinemas have confirmed they will be reopening their cinemas on Friday 21st August, including at Stockport's Redrock. After being forced to close in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Light Cinemas' staff have been working to ensure a great experience can continue to be delivered on … [Read more...]
NK Theatre Arts plan for September workshops
Performing arts charity, NK Theatre Arts, is planning to re-open The Forum Theatre in Romiley for Performing Arts Workshops from September. The Trustees met to discuss the detailed plan which will see numbers of classes more than doubling to ensure demand is met among current members. All … [Read more...]
Carecall ask for help entertaining Stockport residents in self-isolation
Carecall, Stockport's 24/7 telemonitoring and falls response service, have put out a call for donations of entertainment packages for local residents in self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic. During June, the team have been delivering complimentary ‘entertainment packages’ for those who … [Read more...]
Drive In Movies return to Hazel Grove
Grab the popcorn because Stockport's DAB radio station, Strawberry Radio, is bringing Drive In Movies back to Hazel Grove Park & Ride. A whole week of family fun is on offer, beginning from 8th until 14th July. Films being screened at the pop-up cinema event include family favourites Toy … [Read more...]
Gethin Jones to host Strictly Seashell Lockdown Quiz
TV presenter, Gethin Jones, will host a virtual quiz, The Strictly Lockdown Quiz, to raise funds for Stockport-based charity, Seashell Trust. For the second year running, Cheshire based Make Events were due to produce the Strictly Seashell Ball for the Seashell Trust this Saturday. With … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Culture Fund delivers £8.6 million in grants across city-region
Cultural organisations across Greater Manchester have received an £8.6 million investment from the Greater Manchester Culture Fund. 35 organisations across the city-region, including the Arc Centre at Stockport’s Hat Works, have received grants from the GMCA-backed fund to continue providing … [Read more...]
St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir in preparation for 27th annual Christmas concert
St Ann’s Hospice Festival Choir will take to the stage at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, on Friday 6th December for their 27th Christmas concert. The choir will be joined by the Loreto Preparatory School Choir to entertain families with a programme packed full of seasonal music and carols, … [Read more...]
musicMagpie steal big gong at Manchester Evening News Business Awards
Stockport based musicMagpie were winners of the biggest gong at last night's prestigious Manchester Evening News Business Awards. The winner of the category for firms with a turnover over £100m, sponsored by PwC, went to the UK’s number one phone recycler, Stockport's home-hatched … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Giant Leap Frog Art Trail – Going, Going, Gone to auction
The 22 giant frogs that made up Stockport’s Giant Leap Frog Art Trail throughout the summer have hopped out of Stockport to prepare for pastures and ponds new! 18 of the original frogs will be sold at auction this Thursday evening, 17th October, before hopping off to new homes. The live … [Read more...]
Stockport’s BID team acknowledged in Purple Flag Accreditation
The work of the team from Stockport’s Business Improvement District – Totally Stockport – has been acknowledged in the assessors’ report that resulted in Stockport town centre being awarded Purple Flag status. Only the second town in Greater Manchester to receive the coveted award, Totally … [Read more...]
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