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Consultation on Stockport Council’s budget for 2024/25

Stockport residents businesses and other stakeholders are being asked to have their say about budget proposals to deliver a balanced budget for the 2024/25 financial year, with the consultation pha… Read More

Register now for Christmas Tree Recycling and support local charities

Register now for Christmas Tree Recycling and support local charities such as St Ann’s Hospice and Francis House Children’s Hospice.

The collection will take place between 11th a… Read More

Christmas Charity Card Shops are open in Wilmslow and Macclesfield

The Charity Christmas Card shops are open!

Visit any of the unique and friendly shops.  There are about 50 charities represented. All participate free of charge. All are returned 100% of th… Read More

Bramall Hall Elf Trail begins 15th November

The elves are up to their old tricks!

Bramall Hall is beautifully decorated for Christmas, which means the cheeky elves have moved in once again! Discover the Christmas critters and earn you… Read More

Remembrance Sunday in Hazel Grove – 12th November

Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service in Hazel Grove

10.30am – parade commences from Hazel Grove train station.
10.45am – service and laying of wreaths at War Memorial, London … Read More

Hazel Grove War Memorial Centenary – Special Service 11th November

In 2023 in Hazel Grove we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the unveiling and dedication of the War Memorial in the Remembrance Garden on Sunday 11th November 1923.

To mark this there will … Read More

Latest News from Grove Badminton Club

Due to popular demand for opportunities to play this exciting sport, we have now opened a second play day at the
LIFE LEISURE SPORTS CENTRE, SEAL ROAD, BRAMHALL, STOCKPORT, SK7 2JR.
We … Read More

School Crossing Patrol Recruitment Event – 31st October

School Crossing Patrol Recruitment Event on Tuesday 31st October 2023 from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Hazel Grove Library, Beech Ave, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK7 4QP.

Members of the School Cro… Read More

The witch’s potion trail at Bramall Hall from 15th October

This is a spooktacular spotting trail in the hall.

Batilda, the resident witch, fell from her broom, scattering ingredients in every room!

Find them all and get them right to make a p… Read More

Digital Drop in sessions at Stockport Libraries

Digital Drop in sessions at Stockport Libraries

Heritage Open Days – Stockport Museums FREE Events

Heritage Open Days is a national initiative created in partnership with the National Trust. It puts a spotlight on the incredible local history you might not know is on your doorstep, and even bett… Read More

Charity urgently seeking volunteers to help look after and train life-changing hearing dogs

CHARITY URGENTLY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO HELP LOOK AFTER AND TRAIN LIFE-CHANGING HEARING DOGS

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People are looking for volunteers in Manchester and Cheshire to help train t… Read More

Summer of Play at Lyme Park

Why not check out the summer activities at Lyme including:

A Summer Garden Trail

Pick up a family garden trail for a jam-packed trail of spotting sheets, puzzles, and sensory activiti… Read More

Get Ready for the Summer Reading Challenge

The children’s Summer Reading Challenge begins on 8th July.  This year the theme is Ready, Set, Read!, a sports and games themed Challenge .  You can take part online or at the library.
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National Trust – Upcoming improvement projects at Lyme

The National Trust Lyme has submitted a planning application for investment to adapt for the future by improving resilience to climate change, restoring the historic setting of the house, and upgra… Read More

Poynton Arts Festival from 25th June to 2nd July

Poynton Arts Festival is a celebration of all creative arts; theatre, music, comedy, singing, poetry, painting and more besides.  The Poynton lively community is simply bursting with creative tale… Read More

Vernon awards £4,000 to local Community Stars

Stockport’s mutual, Vernon Building Society, has awarded its first round of Community Stars funding of 2023 to local non-profit organisations.

The building society has awarded £4,000 to 1… Read More

Stockport Local Election Results

Stockport’s local elections took place across the borough on Thursday 4th May.  The results have now been announced.

To view the results in full, including the results for individual … Read More

The Greater Manchester Walking Festival is back in May

May is National Walking Month. So, walks will be hosted across Greater Manchester with over 25 across Stockport.

With walks to suit all abilities and ages, everyone can get involved and join… Read More

Stockport residents need photo ID to vote in person at elections in May

For the first time, residents in Stockport will need to show photographic ID to vote in person at this year’s local elections. Make sure you are able to vote in May by checking you have an accept… Read More