Stockport County mascot, Vernon Bear, was joined by representatives from the Vernon Building Society and County star, Festus Arthur, for a photoshoot at Edgeley Park to show off his new look. Vernon Building Society’s recent rebrand sparked the changes to Vernon Bear’s kit. The rebrand … [Read more...]
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Stockport Celebrates Young People’s Achievements as part of National Youth Week
Young people from across Stockport were treated to an evening of celebration, co-ordinated by Life Leisure, to acknowledge their achievements from attending weekly ‘R Time’ sessions during the first year of the local project. ‘R Time’ is a three-year project funded by the National Lottery’s … [Read more...]
Stockport law society ball to raise money for Millie’s Trust
Stockport and Manchester’s legal sector is coming together to host a ball to raise funds for children’s charity Millie’s Trust. The Stockport Incorporated Law Society's ‘All that glitters’ charity ball is being held at Bredbury Hall on Friday 22nd November in aid of Millie’s Trust. X-press Legal … [Read more...]
Pictures released of Manchester Airport’s PremiAir terminal
Manchester Airport Group has released pictures of the new PremiAir terminal at Manchester Airport. The new facility is now open and welcoming passengers travelling with 23 airlines. The pictures released depict airy, spacious lounge spaces with exposed wooden beams, state of the art furniture and … [Read more...]
musicMagpie warehouse becomes Christmas collection HQ
Stockport-based musicMagpie has offered up use of their warehouse for children’s charity, Cash For Kids, to act as the Greater Manchester headquarters of their Mission Christmas 2019 appeal. musicMagpie’s Stockport warehouse will become the hub for receiving, sorting and distributing of gifts for … [Read more...]
Stockport College owner enters merger talks with Cheadle and Marple colleges
The Cheadle and Marple College Network and Trafford College Group (TCG), which absorbed Stockport College last year, have announced they are in talks regarding a potential merger. The merger would create a single college group with sites in Stretford, Altrincham, Stockport, Cheadle and Marple. … [Read more...]
Stockport residents encouraged to think self-care for life
Stockport council and the local NHS call on borough residents to “Think self-care for life” in support of national Self-Care Week 2019. Self-Care Week 2019 runs from 18th to 24th November and encourages people to make improvements in their lives to protect physical health and mental wellbeing … [Read more...]
Damar Training up-skills for growth with new appointments
Long-established apprenticeship training specialist, Damar Training is preparing for growth as they enter their 40th year. As part of their 5-year plan, Damar have made several new appointments to focus on growing the business. Commercial Partnerships Director, Robin Lindsay, will take the lead … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken Stockport appoints Deputy Branch Manager
Local relationship bank, Handelsbanken, this week announced that Liz Williamson has been appointed as Deputy Branch Manager of their Stockport branch. Liz joined the branch 18 months ago, having previously spent 23 years in relationship roles at RBS. As Deputy, Liz will support Branch Manager … [Read more...]
Royal Scot, Marple Bridge, receives grand renovation
Favourite Stockport community pub, The Royal Scot in Marple Bridge, has undergone a substantial refurbishment worth almost £150k, which has given the pub a new lease of life. The Royal Scot, Marple Bridge, was the first pub to be purchased by Stockport based Robinsons Brewery on Wednesday 3rd May … [Read more...]
Light Cinema Stockport reveals new event spaces
Following an unprecedented initial trading period, the Light Cinema Stockport are delighted to shine a spotlight on their unique event spaces and screens. The cinema’s recent refurbishment and extension provides excellent facilities for meetings, private screenings and presentations, corporate … [Read more...]
Fairhurst Estates select charity of the year
Stockport based Fairhurst Estates have elected to support Newlife as their Charity of the Year. The company will be sponsoring Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children for the next 12 months, the first time that Fairhurst Estates have chosen to run such a scheme. Newlife provide specialist … [Read more...]