Paul Howard, the well known menswear retailers at the top of Market Street, have been trading successfully in Marple for the past 30 years. Now they want to say thank you to the people of Marple by giving something back into the community. They want to celebrate their 30th anniversary by creating a lasting facility that will be enjoyed by the community for many years to come.

Paul and Michael Whatmough share a joke in their Market Street shop, Paul Howard Menswear & Formal Hire

And they hope the many people who visit The Marple Website will be able to give their ideas on what the community would really like to see. It needs to be something permanent, that will benefit either the entire community or parts of the community such as students, elderly or neighbourhood improvement groups.

Let’s give Paul Howard plenty of ideas! Maybe a permanent piece of street art to further brighten up Market Street, or creating a garden in a public park, or helping renovate a social/youth/senior citizen’s club. Or it could be an annual bursary, scholarship or award for students. The possibilities are endless: I am sure someone will get the ball rolling quickly by posting up some suggestions on the Forum page on the website for Paul and Michael to consider.

To make your suggestions in the web site forum, click here.