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Jack and the Beanstalk at Stockport Plaza: Ted Robbins and Cheryl Fergison star in annual fun-fest

1st December 2019 Paul Harrison

Stockport Plaza’s annual festival of fun, the Christmas panto, got off to a raucous start over the weekend. Plaza regular Ted Robbins is back as Dame Trott and stars alongside EastEnders actress Cheryl Fergison as [Read More]

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Life Leisure coach recognised at StreetGames National Awards

2nd August 2019 Paul Harrison

A sports coach credited with helping reduce anti-social behaviour on estates across Stockport has been recognised with a national award for her efforts. Sasha Moore runs the ParkLives project, a programme organised by Life Leisure [Read More]

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‘Amazing response’ to Stockport Metro’s Drowning Prevention Week sessions

27th June 2019 Paul Harrison

Stockport Metro swimming club has had an ‘amazing response’ to its swim lessons scheme launched during the Royal Life Saving Society’s Drowning Prevention Week. To show its support for the campaign, Life Leisure’s Stockport Metro [Read More]

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Healthy living message competition for Stockport pupils

16th February 2019 Paul Harrison

Totally Local Company has launched a competition to promote the key messages of healthy living and wellbeing to primary school children in Stockport. Working in partnership with Life Leisure, pupils are invited to create a [Read More]

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Grand Central water slides are a hit after re-opening to the public

11th February 2019 Paul Harrison

Kids big and small have been making a huge splash at Stockport’s Grand Central after its water slides re-opened. The 50m flumes, which have been extensively renovated after being closed for four years, have been [Read More]

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Brothers launch charity art competition to help save endangered animals

11th August 2017 Kirsty Day

Two young brothers from Sale have launched a charity art competition to help save endangered animals. Milo and Dante Houghland, aged eight and five, began their ‘Art for Animals’ project after becoming concerned for the [Read More]

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Cheshire Fest 2017 returns with weekend of music at Manchester Rugby Club

1st August 2017 Stephanie Ledigo

Cheshire Fest is back for 2017 with a family festival at Manchester Rugby Club in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. Taking place on the weekend of September 23 and 24, organisers are promising a huge family celebration and one [Read More]

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Manchester Day to honour Manchester Arena bomb victims

16th June 2017 Paul Harrison

Manchester Day returns this Sunday as a celebration of the city’s diversity, solidarity and unity. This year the parade – which begins at 1pm on June 18 – will feature an additional element at the [Read More]

Robin Hood is coming to Stockport Plaza
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Robin Hood panto at Stockport Plaza

28th March 2017 Paul Harrison

Robin Hood is coming to Stockport Plaza on Wednesday, April 5. The family pantomime has an all-star cast, including Britain’s Got Talent Winner George Sampson as Robin Hood, children’s TV favourite Dani Harmer from CBBC’s Tracy [Read More]

Legoland Discovery Centre. Manchester
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Legoland Discovery Centre relaunched after £1m makeover

24th March 2017 Paul Harrison

Manchester’s Legoland Discovery Centre has revealed its new look after a £1m refit that includes a Ninjago City Adventure play area, new café and a bigger Creative Workshop. The attraction at The Trafford Centre has been updated [Read More]

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