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Stockport marks Falls Prevention Week

Stockport is marking Falls Prevention Week, from 15th to 19th September by highlighting changes people can make to stay independent and avoid the physical, emotional, and social impact of falling as they get older. The week reminds people to take small, practical steps like making homes safer, … [Read more...]

Stockport County Together Schools’ Programme enters third year

Stockport County Community Trust has shared the impact of its Together Schools' Programme as the initiative enters its third year. Thanks to funding from Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, the programme is offered free of charge to every primary, secondary, specialist, and alternative … [Read more...]

Stockport County supports Signpost Stockport for Carers

Stockport County will support fellow Marketing Stockport member, Signpost Stockport for Carers ahead of its fixture against Cardiff on 13th September. The more than 30-year-old charity will host a bucket collection at Edgeley Park ahead of Saturday's fixture. Signpost Stockport for Carers works … [Read more...]

Stockport County adopts Alloc8 eco-system

Stockport County FC has become the first club to implement Fourth Wall’s full Alloc8 technology eco-system, joining the dots across ticketing operations, venue access, and fan engagement. The collaboration positions County as a leader in fan-focused digital solutions, supporting their ambition to … [Read more...]

Life Leisure sets new challenge to get Stockport moving

Life Leisure has launched a new campaign to encourage Stockport residents to get moving for just 30 minutes every day. The Move Stockport 30 in 30 Challenge invites everyone in the borough to complete 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days during September and see what difference it makes. … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance to sponsor Lancashire Cricket Foundation Cup Final

Stockport-based C&C Insurance Brokers has announced it be sponsoring the Lancashire Cricket Foundation Knock Out Cup Final. This year's final, taking place on Sunday, 31st August at Blackpool Cricket Club, sees two of the county’s leading sides, Northern Cricket Club and Formby Cricket Club, … [Read more...]

Planning approval for Edgeley Park expansion

Stockport Council's Planning and Highways Committee has granted Stockport County FC's application to expand its Edgeley Park grounds. The Hatters submitted plans in June 2024 for a phased expansion of the stadium as the club continues its meteoric rise and targets a return to Championship … [Read more...]

Life Leisure launches accessible Move Well Studio

Life Leisure Avondale in Stockport has opened the doors to its brand-new Move Well Studio which offers power-assisted equipment designed specifically for older adults and those with more complex health conditions. The space is Greater Manchester's first public leisure studio developed for people … [Read more...]

Outdoor beach returns to Merseyway

Merseybay, the popular free outdoor beach, is returning to the Merseyway Shopping Centre for the school summer holidays. Launching Friday 26th July, this year Merseybay will be going tropical, transforming the shopping centre into a Hawaiian haven, complete with golden sand, beach huts, … [Read more...]