The UK government has set out new plans to target £50 billion of growth in the nation's creative industries by 2030, and support an additional 1 million jobs. Speaking at the London Tech Week conference on Monday, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the plan to support the creative industries, … [Read more...]
News for: Entertainment
Stockport residents invited to help shape Town of Culture programme of events
Stockport Council has launched an online survey to hear the views of residents of how they would like to see the borough deliver as part of its tenure as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Stockport was announced to be Greater Manchester's third Town of Culture at a launch event in the town's … [Read more...]
Date set for flagship Town of Culture event ‘Stockport Moves’
St Peter’s Square will buzz with activity and fun on Sunday July 2nd as Stockport hosts its first 'Town of Culture' event, Stockport Moves, and Stockport Council and partners are inviting borough residents to celebrate the joy of moving from 10am. The Stockport Mile kicks off events: an … [Read more...]
Transformers takeover The Light Stockport
Bumblebee and Optimus Prime will join the team at The Light Stockport on Sunday 11th June from 11am to 9pm to celebrate the release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. This special event includes an exclusive meet and greet with the Transformers characters in The Light’s private event space, … [Read more...]
Over 15,000 turn out to cheer on Stockport’s first soapbox derby
Over 15,000 people lined the streets of Stockport town centre to cheer on the town's first soapbox derby, Krazy Races, on Sunday 28th May. Thirty local teams made up of businesses, charities, and independent teams designed, built and raced their hand made soapboxes, powered by nothing more than … [Read more...]
Stockport named Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2023
Stockport has been named as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture for 2023, the city-region announced yesterday (23rd May). Local stars including Mercury nominees Blossoms and Stockport County’s Macauley Southam-Hales joined Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Stockport Council Leader Cllr … [Read more...]
Stockport Council take on Krazy Races
With Totally Stockport’s Krazy Races coming to the town centre on 28th May, Stockport Council are hoping their climate action themed entry will take top spot on the podium. The Krazy Races soapbox challenge event is set to bring thousands of people to the town centre, and should be a great event … [Read more...]
The Light Stockport releases details of 2023 Christmas packages
The Light Cinema in Stockport has released details of its Christmas packages available for booking ready for the festive season. The Light Stockport offers a range of packages that aim to deliver an unforgettable experience across a variety of private hire spaces, state of the art screens and fun … [Read more...]
The Light Stockport marks the coronation with free cinema tickets for anyone named Charles or Camilla
To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, The Light Stockport is offering anyone named Charles or Camilla a free cinema ticket this weekend. The Light are also offering a delicious Cream Tea box from Saturday 6th to Monday 8th May; the perfect way to … [Read more...]
South City Studios secures six-figure backing from Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Stockport-based pre-production and rehearsal facility, South City Studios, is expanding after using a six-figure loan from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, managed by FW Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Established in 2017, South City Studios, formerly called The … [Read more...]
Lancaster Bomber to fly over town centre Soap-Box Event
Totally Stockport Krazy Races, the free to attend soap-box derby coming to town on Sunday 28th May, is set to get even bigger as it has been chosen to become part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flyover. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flights take place between May and September, flying … [Read more...]
Runway Visitor Park’s announces additional Flight Academy dates for February half-term
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park (RVP) has announced additional dates for its Flight Academy programme over the February half-term holidays. Due to popular demand, sessions have now been added for Saturday 18 and Thursday 23 February. The popular programme for children aged 4-12 gives … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- …
- 13
- Next Page »