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For me, exercise has truly been the best medicine.In 2013, I was diagnosed with multiple illnesses, and for the next 5 years, I endured severe chronic pain and fatigue on a daily basis. Determined to improve my health and avoid relying on medication or surgery, I turned to exercise to alleviate my pain.At first, I struggled to find a facility that offered low-impact exercise options suitable for my condition. I joined a regular gym but quickly found that my health limitations made it difficult to use their equipment effectively. Without the right guidance or equipment tailored to my abilities, progress was [...]

Stock Party celebrates Stockport’s vibrant independent scene by showcasing the best in local food, drink, music, and creativity. With the continued support of Totally Stockport, we are expanding beyond Underbank and Robinsons Brewery Yard to include the iconic Stockport Market Place. Robinsons Brewery Yard will be transformed into a Festival Square, featuring a beer bar in collaboration with Track Brewing Co., Robinsons Brewery, and Runaway. Where The Light Gets In will return, offering natural wine and the legendary HUMBUG burgers! You can also enjoy cocktails from the Bohemian Arts Club, pizzas from Honest Crust Pizza, and dishes from Mekong Cats. [...]

Get ready for A Day of Dance for Stockport, where the streets come alive with the energy of 60 Morris dancing groups from across the country! With over 1,000 dancers, live folk music, and a grand ceilidh finale, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss. What’s Happening? • Parade (10:30 - 10:45 AM): Watch the colorful procession wind through the town, starting at Viaduct Park and ending at the Market Place. • Dance Performances (11 AM - 4:PM): Enjoy non-stop performances across Stockport’s dance spots—from Merseyway to Underbank. • Grand Dance (4 - 5 PM): A showstopping finale [...]

Head to St Mary’s in the Marketplace on Saturday, April 26, 2025, for a lively ceilidh as part of the Joint Morris Organisations’ Day of Dance! Hosted by Adlington Morris Men, funded by Totally Stockport and supporting local charity The Wellspring, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Enjoy live folk music from Chimera, a pop-up bar by The Petergate Tap, and street food from Snoop Dogs. Whether you’re a ceilidh pro or a first-timer, our expert caller will have you dancing in no time! 🎟 FREE entry – donations to The Wellspring welcome. Spaces are limited, so [...]

A THOUSAND MORRIS DANCERS PREPARE TO HIT THE TOWN'S STREETS Stockport will be swept up in a whirlwind of bells, sticks and folk music this Spring, as the town hosts A Day of Dance - a spectacular one-day event attracting 1000 Morris dancers from across the country. Taking place on Saturday 26th April, the town centre will be transformed into a stage for over 60 Morris dancing groups for the Joint Morris Organisation’s National Day of Dance, filling the streets with rhythmic stepping, clashing sticks and swirling ribbons. Hosted by Adlington Morris Men on behalf of the Morris Ring and [...]

This award reaffirms Stockport’s growing reputation as a fantastic evening destination. Stockport is celebrating as it proudly retains its Purple Flag accreditation, in recognition of its commitment to creating a dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy. Purple Flag aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 5pm to 5am. This award reaffirms Stockport’s growing reputation as a fantastic evening destination, where visitors can enjoy a mix of great food, entertainment, and culture, all within a safe and well-managed environment. Key successes in Stockport's submission include the town’s impressive [...]

Totally Stockport, Stockport's Business Improvement District (BID), is calling for placemaking professionals to submit their ideas for an innovative Greening Masterplan across Stockport town centre. Currently undergoing a £1 billion programme of regeneration and named the best place to live in the North West by the Sunday Times in 2024, Stockport is a town in transformation. Now in its second term, Totally Stockport is prioritising greening initiatives as part of its strategy to enhance the town centre’s vibrancy and appeal. The new Greening Masterplan will establish a consistent and coherent greening strategy for key areas within the Stockport BID boundary [...]

Popular event returns for a second year to kick off the festive season with over 200 performers and more than 50 shows Get ready for a massive, FREE, one-day festival packed with magical street theatre, extraordinary performers, banging brass bands, carnival fun and loads more as Stockport prepares to kick off the festive season in spectacular style. Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday, which last year resulted in the busiest Sunday on record in the town centre since 2019, returns on Sunday 17 November. Featuring a brand-new line up for 2024, hundreds of captivating performers will take over the town centre for one-day [...]

Following the success of her solo exhibition in November 2023, rising artist Anne Bardsley is thrilled to announce her return to The Pop Up in Merseyway Shopping Centre, Stockport, with her latest exhibition, “Wildlife Unleashed”. The exhibition will run from 21st to 27th October, offering a unique opportunity to experience Anne’s captivating artwork. Anne Bardsley’s work focuses on endangered animals, giving them a voice and promoting conservation efforts. Her pieces are based on her own reference photos taken at several renowned zoos, including Welsh Mountain Zoo, Blackpool Zoo, Chester Zoo, and Edinburgh Zoo. Each artwork captures the essence of these [...]

The Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) has announced Frances Jones’ appointment as Head of Strategy and Operations to support the delivery of 4,000 new homes in the town centre. The newly created role will support the MDC in driving forward its plans for Town Centre West, a 130-acre and £500 million regeneration masterplan which will see the creation of new homes, quality workspace, local amenities, and radical transport improvements over the next 15 years. Created by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and chaired by the former Head of the UK Civil Service, Lord Kerslake, Stockport MDC is leading a rethink [...]