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Second consecutive award win for Stockport County ground staff

For the second year in a row, Stockport County's groundskeepers have been named Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year at the Grounds Management Association (GMA) Industry Awards. Liam Cash and his team (pictured) attended the awards ceremony at Anfield to collect the prize, which … [Read more...]

Celebrity Charity Cricket Match to raise funds for Seashell

The Wooden Spoon Manchester & Cheshire will host a celebrity charity cricket match in aid of Stockport charity, Seashell, on 20th June. Taking place at Toft Cricket Club in Knutsford, funds raised from the event will help fund a sensory room within Seashell's new college building, the Ged … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses invited to support annual charity golf day

Stockport charity, Supportability, is inviting businesses to support its annual charity golf day, taking place once at at Heaton Moor Golf Course on Friday 4th July. The annual Supportability Golf Day is a major event in the charity's fundraising calendar, and last year raised almost £23,000 to … [Read more...]

Love Being Active Week returns to Life Leisure

After hosting its first Love Being Active Week last year, the week of events is returning to Life Leisure in 2025 from 17th to 22nd March. Throughout the week, all eight hubs will be offering free sessions – giving everyone the chance to try something new and get moving with Life Leisure. Love … [Read more...]

C&C doubles down on championing grassroots sport

Stockport-based C&C Insurance Brokers reflects on its support for grassroots sport following the recent achievements of Dom Hanson of Stockport Rugby Union FC, which the firm has backed since 2012. The value and importance of supporting sport at a grassroots level could not have been brought … [Read more...]

Stockport County partners with Carabao Sports Drink

Stockport County has announced a new partnership with Carabao SPORT as the club's Official Sports Drink Partner. The Thai energy and sports drink brand has strong links with English football, and has sponsored the EFL Cup since 2017, which has helped boost the brand's visibility in the UK and … [Read more...]

Stockport County appoints new CEO

Stockport County Football Club has announced the appointment of Simon Wilson as the club's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wilson will replace current CEO Jonathan Vaughan, who will move into an Executive Board position after five successful years in the role. During his career in football, … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Night-Time Economy Adviser steps down

Sacha Lord, Parklife and Warehouse Project founder and Greater Manchester's Night-Time Economy Adviser, has stepped down from the role. His resignation follows an investigation by local news outlet, The Mill, in May 2024 that questioned whether Primary Event Solutions, an event promoter of which … [Read more...]

Life Leisure unveils new sensory garden in Hazel Grove

A community sensory garden described as a ‘haven for relaxation, exploration and connection’ has been created by Life Leisure in Hazel Grove. The Community Sensory Garden, based at the Jackson’s Lane wellbeing hub, was officially opened on Wednesday, January 22, with members of local community … [Read more...]