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Benchmark Gym stretch deal with Stockport County

Stockport County’s official training partner Benchmark Gym has extended its sponsorship deal with the Hatters. Co-owners Mark and Ben saw their new advertising board unveiled by County defender Festus Arthur, one of the first team players to have benefited from the facilities at Benchmark gym … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: What is the Apprenticeship Levy?

We often get asked what is the apprenticeship levy? In April 2017, the government introduced the Apprenticeship Levy with a view to funding three million new apprenticeships by 2020. The Apprenticeship Levy Explained by Stockport's Damar Training Every month employers with an annual wage bill … [Read more...]

Revealed: Vernon Building Society calendar 2020

The 13 best photographs taken in and around Stockport have been selected for the Vernon Building Society calendar 2020. A total of 122 photographs were submitted for the 2020 charity calendar, which is now in its eighth year. The calendars will be sold in Vernon’s six local branches from the … [Read more...]

Fairhurst Estates score deal at Stockport County

Local property specialists Fairhurst Estates Chartered Surveyors have penned a new sponsorship deal with fellow Marketing Stockport member, Stockport County FC, that sees them extend their match-day support for The Hatters. The Stockport-based firm are already regulars in the corporate … [Read more...]

Stockport Gin available from Merseyway Christmas market

Stockport Gin will be served every day at the Christmas Markets on Merseyway right through until Christmas Eve. Apart from one stall offering mulled wine, pop-up, 'Wot's it all about', will be the only bar serving alcoholic drinks, including local Stockport Gin and tonics.  The stall, … [Read more...]

Vernon Building Society and Imagine launch Christmas Toy Appeal

The Vernon Building Society has partnered with Imagine Radio to launch their first Christmas Toy Appeal.  Throughout November and December, Imagine Radio will be taking donations of new and unwrapped gifts via the Vernon’s six branches in Stockport.  Disadvantaged children and young people … [Read more...]

Social Enterprise Advisory Group launched in Greater Manchester

The Social Enterprise Advisory Group will support the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) leaders and Mayor with recommendations that will help the sector succeed. GMCA want to support an ambitious agenda for social enterprise within Greater Manchester. Rose Marley, CEO of SharpFutures … [Read more...]

Cheadle Mosque upgrade set for planning approval

Stockport Council will decide today on a proposed upgrade of the current mosque, to improve facilities and create a purpose-built Cheadle Mosque and Community Centre. The Wilmslow Road site has been used as a mosque since 2004.  Cheadle Masjid, who own the site, want to redevelop the 1960s … [Read more...]

Black Friday event comes to Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport’s Black Friday event will be largest ever, allowing both visitors and website-users to take advantage of deals. Offers will be available across airport retailers, including Dixons and World Duty Free, and other services such as car parking, lounges and Airportr luggage … [Read more...]

Sustainable Stockport Breakfast Event to be held 22nd January

Stockport Sustainability’s Sustainable Stockport breakfast event will take place on Wednesday 22nd January 2020 at Robinsons Visitor Centre, where a panel of expert speakers will discuss pro environmental actions for business. The event will showcase sustainable business practice and case studies … [Read more...]

Stockport doctor awarded MBE for dedication after arena attack

A Stockport doctor has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding dedication and efforts, following the Manchester Arena Attack of 2017. Sengottiyan Chandrasekaran is an anaesthetic consultant known to colleagues as Dr Chandra.  He was in the foyer of Manchester Arena, waiting to pick up his … [Read more...]