Stockport Council will be closing for part of the Christmas holiday period and have issued opening times over Christmas and New Year for the Council and the Contact Centre which are as follows: Tuesday 24th December 2013 – 8.30am to 12noon Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th December … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT MUSICIANS & FILM-MAKERS URGED TO ENTER ‘ROCK THE HOUSE’ COMPETITION
Stockport musicians and film makers are being urged to enter one of Parliament’s largest competitions, 'Rock the House' and 'Film the House'. Both competitions offer the opportunity for Stockport’s creatives to have their work judged by the leading lights of industry and win … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SALUTES ITS ‘YOUNG STARS’
Stockport Council acknowledged the achievements of its young people at an awards ceremony attended by 350 people. The Stockport Young Stars event was held at Stockport Town Hall on Thursday 5th December and was organised by the Council’s 14-19 Services. The event recognises young people who … [Read more...]
OAKRIDGE’S WINTER SCHOOL OF WINNING
Oakridge's Winter School of Winning is providing opportunities in the new year to make a new start and is urging workers to "let your talent excel in 2014". "Don your snow boots and head to the warmth of Oakridge's Winter School of Winning. A new year, a new start - what better time to take … [Read more...]
EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT FROM SAS DANIELS
Stockport based legal company SAS Daniels have issued an Employment Law Alert - "Are you prepared for the bad weather this winter"? With the extreme weather conditions over the last few years and more recently high winds and flooding, SAS Daniels are seeing an increasing number of enquiries … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS BID A ‘HART-FELT’ FAREWELL
Gillian Tyrrell of Robinson's house The White Hart, Hazel Grove, has announced her retirement after a dedicated 38 years. Gillian had already been pulling pints behind the bar of the London Road pub since 1975 when she took over the pub in 2008. No stranger to the loyal regulars of The White Hart, … [Read more...]
A SUCCESFUL YEAR FOR STOCKPORT ACCOUNTANTS
It has been a year of growth and success for a firm of Stockport chartered accountants and financial advisors. Clarke Nicklin has welcomed two new staff members to the team in 2013, and numerous employees have passed exams or gained qualifications throughout the year. The year started out well … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR CHILDREN ON FESTIVE FLIGHT OF DREAMS
Thomas Cook Children’s Charity hosted children from 'Big Life Families' on their first ever flight, the ‘Flight of Dreams’. The children helped to christen Thomas Cook Airlines first public flight of their brand new A321 in the new livery and Thomas Cook Children’s Charity … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BASED LEEMIC ANNOUNCE NEW GLOBAL PARTNER
Photocopier and printer supplier Leemic have announced a partnership with Global Electronics giant; Samsung. The agreement will see Leemic offering award winning equipment from the Samsung Print range aiming to increase sales by 50% in the next two years.. Leemic Director Nick Pendlebury … [Read more...]
GYM CELEBRATES AFTER WINNING TOP INDUSTRY AWARD
The Health Hub at Life Leisure Avondale in Stockport has been crowned the best rehabilitation gym in the country at a prestigious awards ceremony in Manchester. The club picked up the trophy for Best Rehabilitation Facility of the Year at the National Fitness Awards, which took place at the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS in HEALD GREEN
Stockport Council is currently undertaking a programme of footway works and will be carrying out resurfacing work on Birchdale Avenue in Heald Green. Work started this week beginning 9th December and should take around five weeks to complete. Works will cease on 24th December and resume … [Read more...]
BRAMALL HALL RECEIVES £1.6m TO TRANSFORM IT INTO A REGIONAL ATTRACTION
Bramall Hall in Stockport has been awarded a £1.6 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to transform it into a regional heritage attraction. The overall cost of the project is £2 million which also includes funding from Stockport Council who own and manage the Grade I … [Read more...]