Archive for the ‘Recreation’ Category

Shout About Stockport – Have Your Say

by jontwigge on 5 June, 2017

You probably know about the exciting changes happening across Stockport Town Centre. New investment, transport improvements, leisure opportunities, better spaces and places, cultural programmes and a host of big brand names and independent businesses are moving to Stockport. It’s all part of the complete reinvention at the heart of our town. Now we need your […]

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Stockport Council is consulting on the numerous rights of way in the area and want to hear from you. Hazel Grove benefits from way of these routes. If you rely on one of these routes, then its important the council know their importance. Find the survey here. Also, local LibDem Paul Ankers sits on Stockport’s […]

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Could you help Hazel Grove Carnival?

by paulankers on 21 February, 2017

On Feb 1st, Hazel Grove Carnival set up its committee for the upcoming year. However, it is clear that both the short term & long term survival of the carnival is dependent on getting many more local people involved in the running of the event. It isn’t just one day a year to the dedicated […]

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Free Magazine for Stockport Library Members

by paulankers on 12 October, 2016

Did you know that Stockport library members can read over a hundred magazines for free on your smartphone or tablet. It’s simple! Just install the Zinio for libraries app, then register on the Zinio website (you’ll need your library card number). After that you can read all the magazines for free, from Top Gear and […]

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Complete the Council’s Open Spaces Community Survey

by jontwigge on 18 September, 2016

The Lib Dem team are urging residents to complete the Council’s Open Spaces Community Survey. “With a number of Parks in Hazel Grove, including Torkington Park, it is important the Council knows how much we value them.” said Jon. You can complete the survey here.

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Torkington Park Duck Race THIS SUNDAY

by paulankers on 16 September, 2016

Duck races, duck lotto, childrens games , ice creams , hot dogs and much more. See the event programme on the Friends of Torkington Park Facebook page. First race starts at 1.45pm this Sunday. LibDem Cllr Jon Twigge will be there, “The Friends group work hard for the Park & I want to show my […]

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Torkington Park Duck Race

by jontwigge on 5 September, 2016

Friends of Torkington Park have organised a Duck Race on Sunday 18th September – from 2pm till 4:30pm. It will be a great family event and as well as the duck races there will be children’s games, an ice cream van and hot dog stand and a game of duck lotto.  All profits go to the […]

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The Lib Dem team are urging local residents to complete the Council survey on parks and green spaces. “We all know money is tighter than ever,” said Iain Roberts, Leader of Stockport Lib Dems, “but that’s all the more reason to make sure that the Council knows where our priorities for spending lie. Our parks and […]

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Free Pass for Lyme Park and House

by jontwigge on 8 July, 2016

In partnership with Stockport Council, the National Trust at Lyme is offering a free single use pass to the park, house and garden for all residents in the Stockport area. The pass will allow free entry to the house and garden for two adults and children. It can be used throughout the year, excluding bank […]

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