Households are expected to spend, on average, £169 on their festive food and drink this Christmas. Yet in Stockport around a third of all 'waste' thrown away in black bins is food. With waste and recycling collections continuing over the festive season, Stockport Council is giving … [Read more...]
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Fat Loss Revolution Coming To Town
There's a fat loss revolution coming to Hazel Grove that aims to put old clichés about weight loss to bed and make "diet" a four letter word. Kick Start Fat Loss is a new generation slimming club focusing on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) along with the nutritional values of … [Read more...]
MEMORIAL GARDEN UNVEILED IN MEMORY OF FIONA AND NICOLA
A memorial garden was unveiled yesterday, Thursday 13 December, to permanently remember the lives of fallen officers, PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes. The garden which will be based at Hyde Police Station has been created following generous donations from members of the community, local … [Read more...]
10 PACKERS NEEDED URGENTLY
Seashell Trust needs volunteers to pack bags for shoppers for an hour or so at M&S Handforth Dean on Sunday between 11am and 5pm. Wendy Bray, Seashell Trust's community and events organiser, said: “It’s a really busy day for everyone but if people could do this one … [Read more...]
CARERS BRAVED COLD WEATHER
Stockport carers braved the cold weather to support a national Carers Rights Day event. Representatives from Stockport Council, Signpost Stockport for Carers and NHS Stockport were at the event to give carers the chance to find out about their rights and make them aware of help and support … [Read more...]
Multi-agency operation launched to tackle organised crime groups and families
A multi-agency operation to tackle organised crime groups has been unveiled. Bringing together a wide variety of local and national agencies, the operation has been launched to target criminal networks and who cause misery and hardship to communities across Greater Manchester inclusing the … [Read more...]
MAN Diesel & Turbo Staff in Hazel Grove Donate Toys for Christmas
Over the past few weeks, staff at MAN Diesel &Turbo's UK's (MDT-UK) Stockport site have been showing their generosity by donating toys to this year's Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. Earlier this week, a delighted Aubrey Draycott from the Salvation Army collected more than sixty toys … [Read more...]
Beware the 12 Scams of Christmas
Stockport residents are being urged not to fall foul of the'12 scams of Christmas.' The advice, which applies to all situations where someone is trying to part you from your money, is: Don't give bank or personal details to anyone over the phone or on the internet unless you are sure you … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CARER WINS TOP AWARD
A carer from Stockport has won a much sought after award at the Great North West Care Awards. Doreen Roberts, from High Lane, won the Unpaid Carers Award. Doreen has over 10 year’s experience of helping to improve support for carers of people with mental health issues. Doreen is … [Read more...]
Newby Road, Bramhall Moor Lane Roadworks
Three way temporary traffic signals are in use at the junction of Bramhall Moor Lane with Newby Road to allow Electricity North West to carry out work on the electric supply cables. These will then revert to temporary two way signals once the works have progressed away from the junction … [Read more...]
Victorian and Vintage Events this weekend at Stockport Marketplace
Saturday 8th December - What The Dickens! themed Victorian event with family entertainment including Plaza Youth & Juniors performing as urchins on the steps of The Glass Umbrella, 8 Market Place at 12.30pm http://www.facebook.com/events/190018094456460/ Our pop up shop The Glass … [Read more...]
Safety First At Christmas
SAFETY FIRST AT CHRISTMAS Fire safety is being promoted by the Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) to help local residents to enjoy a problem-free festive season by protecting themselves and their property. The SSP struck a hot deal with Heaton Moor-based Easy Access Self … [Read more...]