Stockport National Taekwondo Champion, Holly Kelly, 13, has been awarded funding from the Life Leisure David Hopkins Foundation. The funding will ensure that Holly, who lives in Cheadle, can compete in the Taekwondo Spanish Open to be held in Alicante from 15th to 17th April following her recent … [Read more...]
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Speedwork’s Ingram takes 1st BTCC of the season
Stockport based Speedworks Motorsport took their maiden win in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship in the opening round of the 2016 Championship at Brands Hatch. Speedworks racer Tom Ingram started out by handing the Bredbury based squad Pole Position at the Kent venue, as they got … [Read more...]
Enduring 24 hours for local business man
Local businessman, Graham Saul, owner of Cloud 9 Hosts in Hazel Grove, drove through the night in an exhilarating, tense and exciting 24 hour endurance motor race at Silverstone. The televised Hankook 24hr that took place over the weekend at the world famous Silverstone track is the inaugural event … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Iddon completes final Superbike Test ahead of season opener
Stockport based MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship rider, Christian Iddon, has completed back to back Official BSB Tests at Silverstone and Donington Park, aboard his new S1000RR Tyco BMW Superbike. First stop was Northamptonshire Grand Prix venue, Silverstone, where Iddon sat as high … [Read more...]
Speedworks set 4th fastest time at BTCC Media Day
Tom Ingram and Stockport based Speedworks Motorsport made a statement of intent, setting fourth fastest time at the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship official test at Donington Park, unveil at the wheel of their Toyota Avensis. On the back of announcing a deal welcoming Unipart … [Read more...]
LifeLEISURE’s foundation award for Tall ships youth trust
Marketing Stockport member Life Leisure’s David Hopkins Foundation awarded the Tall Ships Youth Trust a donation to help support two young people from Stockport. Danny aged 14 and Anthony aged 16, who both experienced a voyage on board as part of the crew, sailed out of their comfort zone into a … [Read more...]
Life Leisure marketing manager Laura Mylotte wins Irish national squash title
Life Leisure marketing manager Laura Mylotte has won the Irish Nationals Ladies Squash title - 10 years after winning her first one. Laura, 40, won the open-age title at the Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin for the second time, having appeared in four finals since she was 19. The … [Read more...]
Lucky five to have guided tour of restored Bramall Hall
Five people have won a Golden Ticket for a private guided tour of Bramall Hall’s restoration work, following its £1.6m refurbishment. Hard Hat Tours of the Hall have been so popular that they are now all fully booked. The Golden Ticket Tour will offer one last chance for a sneaky peek to five … [Read more...]
Stockport County host free football training for half-term
A free football training session attracted over 45 young people to Stockport County's ground. The youngsters took part in a fun, free football afternoon over the half-term holidays in an event organised by Stockport Homes in partnership with Stockport County Football Club and the Power … [Read more...]
Life Leisure’s BIG Stockport Run is back for 2016
Life Leisure’s BIG Stockport Run is back and on Sunday 18th September, the 2016 runners will be warming up for the start at St. Petersgate. The first BIG Stockport Run was established in 2012 as a legacy to the London Olympics and has gone from strength to strength; organisers Life Leisure saw a … [Read more...]
Entries now open for the BIG Stockport Run
This year's BIG Stockport Run will take place on Sunday, September 18, starting and finishing in St Petersgate in town centre. The first BIG Stockport Run, organised by Life Leisure, was established in 2012 as a legacy to the London Olympics and this year sees the event’s first Olympic … [Read more...]
Quiz Night set to be bring a trophy to County
Local team Stockport County is attracting a mix of potential winning teams to its quiz night. Commercial manager Simon Dawson is hosting County’s quiz night at Edgeley Park on Thursday 25th February, and hopes it will become a regular fixture in the club’s calendar. Simon said: “The quiz night … [Read more...]
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