Central Football Tournament

There are still some spaces left for teams at the first Central Football tournament on Saturday 18 May.  Be at Hollywood Park at 10am to register.  Don’t worry if you’re not in a team, but still want to play.  Come along and we will find a team for you!

The first Central Football Tournament will be held on Saturday 18 May 2013 at Hollywood Park.  The event is a 5 a-side format and is open to any male aged 16 years plus living in the Central area (Lancashire Hill, Heaton Norris, Town Centre, and Hollywood area).  To register a team please see the attached poster and registration form.

 Central Football Tournament Team Registration Form

Central Football Tournament Poster 2013

Central Beats starting on 16 May at Lancashire Hill

Central Beats starting on Thursday 16 May 5.30-7.30pm at Lancashire Hill Community Centre.  Central Beats is an 8 week pilot music production, song writing, rapping, and DJ’ing workshop for young people age 11-16 living in and around Stockport Central.

Stockport Central Drama Group needs you….

Exciting new opportunity to take part in a fantastic project to produce and perform an original comic play.  No experience required just a willingness to get stuck in. 

If you are a resident of any age from Lancashire Hill, Heaton Norris, Edgeley or the Town Centre and would like to get involved ON STAGE or OFF STAGE there will be taster sessions on -

Tuesday 23 April 7-9pm at York Street Community Centre, 12 Bengal Street, off Moseley Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9DX

Thursday 25 April 7.15-9.15pm at Heaton Norris Pavilion, Love Lane, Stockport, SK4 1JA

Lancashire Hill Friendship Club

The Lancashire Hill Friendship Club had their first trip out on Monday.  Over 20 local residents spent a relaxing few hours on a canal barge on the Macclesfield canal followed by a buffet lunch at the Ring O’Bells in Marple. 

The group is aimed at older residents in the Lancashire Hill and surrounding area, but anyone is welcome.  The group is planning more activities so why not come along and get involved?  They meet every Monday at Lancashire Hill Community Centre, drop in between 10am and 12 noon.  If you would like more information then please contact Liz Madge on 0161 218 1351 or 07891 949236.

Here are some photos of the trip. 

Stockport Central Drama Group needs you….

Exciting new opportunity to take part in a fantastic project to produce and perform an original comic play.  No experience required just a willingness to get stuck in. 

If you are a resident of any age from Lancashire Hill, Heaton Norris, Edgeley or the Town Centre and would like to get involved ON STAGE or OFF STAGE there will be taster sessions on -

Tuesday 23 April 7-9pm at York Street Community Centre, 12 Bengal Street, off Moseley Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK3 9DX

Thursday 25 April 7.15-9.15pm at Heaton Norris Pavilion, Love Lane, Stockport, SK4 1JA

Silver surfers at York Street Stockport

There is a regular silver surfer club, held at the York Street community center   It is held every Tuesday at 3:30pm until 5 pm   All welcome, the York Street community center is situated behind Our Lady’s primary school Edgerly Stockport.

York Street Photography Club

There is a photography club being held at York Street Community Centre, 12 Bengal Street, Edgeley, SK3 9DX.  The photography club is held every two weeks, on a Wednesdayafternoon between 4pm until 5pm.  All welcome, from complete beginners, to professional photographers.

Cameras are provided for the club, which are used by the local residents of York Street and Stockport.

Volunteers and community groups celebrated

An awards ceremony organised by Stockport Council was held at the Town Hall to celebrate the achievements of volunteers and community groups.

Over a hundred people attended the Central Take Part Volunteer Awards event which was held on Friday the 8^th March.

Councillor Mark Weldon, Stockport Council’s Executive Member for Supporting Communities, said:  “The event was very well attended and aimed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of volunteer and community groups over the past 12 months from the central area of Stockport.”

The awards were presented in four categories: Volunteer of the Year; Community Group of the Year; Special Contribution to Central; and Lifetime Contribution to Central.

Almost 70 nomination forms were completed for 32 volunteers and community groups.  The winners were chosen by an independent panel.

The awards were given to:

• Volunteer of the Year (Winner) – Leanne Birrell
• Volunteer of the Year (Highly Commended) – Dave Greeves
• Community Group of the Year (Winner) – York Street Residents Association
• Community Group of the Year (Highly Commended) – SWAGGA
• Special Contribution to Central (Winner) – Bernard Kivel
• Special Contribution to Central (Highly Commended) – John Cairns

In addition, guests also paid tribute to the late Shirley Hollinshead whose work in the community, over many years, was honoured in a Lifetime Contribution to Central Award, which was accepted by her family.

Information about all of the nominees can be found here. Nominee Information Copy for Website v2

More information about Take Part can be found on the Take Part page.

Here is a selection of photos from the awards ceremony.  More photos can be found on the Take Part page!

Special Contribution to Central – Bernard Kivel

Community Group of the Year – York Street Residents Association

Volunteer of the Year – Leanne Birrel

Rising Stars Art Appreciation

Rising Stars NW presents Art Appreciation, 3 days of music, live performances and fun activities across Stockport. For more information please see link or visit Rising Stars website

Day 1 Monday 25 March, 1-3pm at Heaton Norris Pavilion, Love Lane, Heaton Norris, SK4 1JA

Day 2Wednesday 27 March, 5.30-8pm, Adswood Youth Centre, Neston Grove, Adswood, SK3 8HP

Day 3Friday 29 March, 1-5pm, Brinnington Youth Centre, Hereford Road, Brinnington, SK5 8EY

Community cafe meal

Having a lovely time at the Bourne Poacher.

Here is the Community Cafe, from Radcliffe Towers on one of their meals out.

At Radcliffe Towers, from 10am until 12 noon, every Thurdays.