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Events / Re: MARPLE CARNIVAL [Saturday 17 June 2023]
« Last post by admin on Yesterday at 09:38:36 AM »Great to see local businesses getting behind Marple Carnival!
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Events / Stockport Hydro Open Afternoon [Sunday 11 June 2023]
« Last post by admin on June 01, 2023, 06:30:20 AM »Community Energy Fortnight: Stockport Hydro Open Afternoon: Sunday 11th June 1pm - 4pm
Visit your local Hydroelectric Power scheme, producing renewable energy on the River Goyt for over 10 years.
Greater Manchester’s first community owned hydro electric project is run entirely by volunteers*. Producing power that is fed directly into the National Grid, the Hydro creates an income to maintain the scheme, pay a return to investors and contribute to our ever popular Environmental Challenge fund. Our knowledgeable volunteers will give tours of the site and discuss the complexities and quirks involved in such a venture. We look forward to welcoming you.
Delighted Environmental Challenge winners, collecting their awards in March.
*Volunteers needed to support this unique project.
Do your bit to help combat climate change and keep those turbines turning! No prior experience necessary.
Please note: There are no parking or facilities available on the site.
Parking available at Dobbies Garden Centre, across Dooley Lane or Vale Road Car Park, 5 minutes walk away and the safest place to cross the road.
See https://carparkmaps.co.uk/carparks/view/13143
Access: Most of the venture is visible from the road bridge and through fencing around the site. The site itself is across a gravel forecourt with 2 sets of steps on to the site.
Stockport Hydro at Otterspool Weir, Mill Lane, Romiley, Stockport SK6 3BR
http://www.stockport-hydro.co.uk Phone: Laurence Jackson 07875 315 775
Visit your local Hydroelectric Power scheme, producing renewable energy on the River Goyt for over 10 years.
Greater Manchester’s first community owned hydro electric project is run entirely by volunteers*. Producing power that is fed directly into the National Grid, the Hydro creates an income to maintain the scheme, pay a return to investors and contribute to our ever popular Environmental Challenge fund. Our knowledgeable volunteers will give tours of the site and discuss the complexities and quirks involved in such a venture. We look forward to welcoming you.
Delighted Environmental Challenge winners, collecting their awards in March.
*Volunteers needed to support this unique project.
Do your bit to help combat climate change and keep those turbines turning! No prior experience necessary.
Please note: There are no parking or facilities available on the site.
Parking available at Dobbies Garden Centre, across Dooley Lane or Vale Road Car Park, 5 minutes walk away and the safest place to cross the road.
See https://carparkmaps.co.uk/carparks/view/13143
Access: Most of the venture is visible from the road bridge and through fencing around the site. The site itself is across a gravel forecourt with 2 sets of steps on to the site.
Stockport Hydro at Otterspool Weir, Mill Lane, Romiley, Stockport SK6 3BR
http://www.stockport-hydro.co.uk Phone: Laurence Jackson 07875 315 775
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Events / Re: Family Treasure Hunt in Marple Memorial Park [Saturday 27 May 2023]
« Last post by admin on May 31, 2023, 12:26:16 PM »£300 Joint MEGA SPONSORS: Church Lane Co-op and Stockport Road Co-op
A huge thank you to Marple's two local Co-op stores, who chose to support us for the second year running with a very generous joint donation of £300 to cover our costs.
The application for this was supported by the local store managers because it supports the Coop's focus to deliver fairer access to community well-being. Our Treasure Hunts do this by providing a completely free family event with an element of challenge to solve the puzzles and win a prize that will stimulate children both mentally and physically, whilst they are having fun and exercising in the open air!
Church Lane Co-op and Stockport Road Co-op
Web site: https://www.coop.co.uk/
Facebook (Church Lane): https://www.facebook.com/CoopFoodMarpleChurchStreet
Facebook (Stockport Rd): https://www.facebook.com/CoopFoodPetrolMarple
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coopuk
The 2023 Treasure Hunt page will be updated after all expected payments are received: https://www.marplememorialpark.org.uk/events/treasure-hunts/family-treasure-hunt-2023.html
A huge thank you to Marple's two local Co-op stores, who chose to support us for the second year running with a very generous joint donation of £300 to cover our costs.
The application for this was supported by the local store managers because it supports the Coop's focus to deliver fairer access to community well-being. Our Treasure Hunts do this by providing a completely free family event with an element of challenge to solve the puzzles and win a prize that will stimulate children both mentally and physically, whilst they are having fun and exercising in the open air!
Church Lane Co-op and Stockport Road Co-op
Web site: https://www.coop.co.uk/
Facebook (Church Lane): https://www.facebook.com/CoopFoodMarpleChurchStreet
Facebook (Stockport Rd): https://www.facebook.com/CoopFoodPetrolMarple
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coopuk
The 2023 Treasure Hunt page will be updated after all expected payments are received: https://www.marplememorialpark.org.uk/events/treasure-hunts/family-treasure-hunt-2023.html
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Events / Re: Family Treasure Hunt in Marple Memorial Park [Saturday 27 May 2023]
« Last post by admin on May 31, 2023, 05:51:00 AM »£50 Premier Sponsorship from the Vernon Building Society
Thank you to the Marple branch of the Vernon Building Society for being a £50 Premier Sponsor of the 2023 Family Treasure Hunt in Marple Memorial Park.
Vernon Building Society
Web site: http://www.thevernon.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernonbuildingsociety/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vernonstockport
The 2023 Treasure Hunt page will be updated after all expected payments are received: https://www.marplememorialpark.org.uk/events/treasure-hunts/family-treasure-hunt-2023.html
Thank you to the Marple branch of the Vernon Building Society for being a £50 Premier Sponsor of the 2023 Family Treasure Hunt in Marple Memorial Park.
Vernon Building Society
Web site: http://www.thevernon.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vernonbuildingsociety/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vernonstockport
The 2023 Treasure Hunt page will be updated after all expected payments are received: https://www.marplememorialpark.org.uk/events/treasure-hunts/family-treasure-hunt-2023.html
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Events / Re: MARPLE CARNIVAL [Saturday 17 June 2023]
« Last post by admin on May 29, 2023, 08:01:47 AM »Countdown to Marple Carnival 2023!
It's time to start counting down to the big day and local businesses are getting their shop windows ready to go AROUND THE WORLD with Marple Carnival on Saturday 17 June 2023!
The places to find our more information are:
The Marple Carnival web site: https://www.marplecarnival.org.uk/
The Marple Carnival Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MarpleCarnival
Marple Carnival on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarpleCarnival
It's time to start counting down to the big day and local businesses are getting their shop windows ready to go AROUND THE WORLD with Marple Carnival on Saturday 17 June 2023!
The places to find our more information are:
The Marple Carnival web site: https://www.marplecarnival.org.uk/
The Marple Carnival Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MarpleCarnival
Marple Carnival on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarpleCarnival
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Marple Website Sponsors and Donations / Re: Thank you to Country Solutions Ltd - Marple Website Sponsor
« Last post by admin on May 29, 2023, 07:22:27 AM »Thank you to Country Solutions Ltd for renewing sponsorship of The Marple Website.
Country Solutions is a professional company who provide pest control and prevention to domestic, commercial, equestrian and rural clients within the Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and Tameside regions. They have sponsored the web site by taking out an enhanced entry in the Community Directory: Pest control and pest prevention in Marple and Stockport.
You can find out more about Country Solutions on their web site here: https://www.countrysolutions.co.uk/
On their Face Book page here: https://www.facebook.com/countrysolutions
Or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/countrysolution
If you would like to become a Marple Website Sponsor by taking out a banner advert or just an enhanced entry in the Community Directory then have a look here for more details:
https://www.marple.website/web-design-hosting/web-advertising.html
Country Solutions is a professional company who provide pest control and prevention to domestic, commercial, equestrian and rural clients within the Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and Tameside regions. They have sponsored the web site by taking out an enhanced entry in the Community Directory: Pest control and pest prevention in Marple and Stockport.
You can find out more about Country Solutions on their web site here: https://www.countrysolutions.co.uk/
On their Face Book page here: https://www.facebook.com/countrysolutions
Or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/countrysolution
If you would like to become a Marple Website Sponsor by taking out a banner advert or just an enhanced entry in the Community Directory then have a look here for more details:
https://www.marple.website/web-design-hosting/web-advertising.html
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Marple Website Sponsors and Donations / Re: Thank you to Magpie Cottages & Spa - Marple Website Sponsor
« Last post by admin on May 29, 2023, 07:01:14 AM »Thank you to Magpie Cottages & Spa for renewing sponsorship of The Marple Website.
Magpie Cottages & Spa provide accommodation in Marple for a peaceful retreat away from busy lives; ideal for walkers, cyclists, fishermen and horse riders or those simply wishing to get away from it all. Here's their banner, which appears on the Forum, the Main Site and the Virtual Tour.
Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Marple, Stockport & Cheshire
You can find out more about Magpie Cottages on their web site here: https://www.magpiecottages.co.uk/
On their Face Book page here: https://www.facebook.com/Magpie-Cottages-and-Spa-559133980825557/
Or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizMorgan13
The business also has a Website Sponsor page in the Marple Website Community Directory.
If you would like to become a Marple Website Sponsor by taking out a banner advert on the main site, the forum and on the Virtual History Tour, then have a look here for more details:
https://www.marple.website/web-design-hosting/web-advertising.html
Magpie Cottages & Spa provide accommodation in Marple for a peaceful retreat away from busy lives; ideal for walkers, cyclists, fishermen and horse riders or those simply wishing to get away from it all. Here's their banner, which appears on the Forum, the Main Site and the Virtual Tour.
Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Marple, Stockport & Cheshire
You can find out more about Magpie Cottages on their web site here: https://www.magpiecottages.co.uk/
On their Face Book page here: https://www.facebook.com/Magpie-Cottages-and-Spa-559133980825557/
Or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizMorgan13
The business also has a Website Sponsor page in the Marple Website Community Directory.
If you would like to become a Marple Website Sponsor by taking out a banner advert on the main site, the forum and on the Virtual History Tour, then have a look here for more details:
https://www.marple.website/web-design-hosting/web-advertising.html
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Marple Website Sponsors and Donations / Re: Thank you to PlainSailing.com - Marple Website Sponsor
« Last post by admin on May 29, 2023, 06:40:29 AM »Thank you to PlainSailing.com for renewing sponsorship of The Marple Website.
Marple based PlainSailing.com are experts in organising yacht and catamaran charters in the UK, Greece, Croatia, Italy, France and Montenegro - whether you're looking for a bareboat sailing yacht from Athens, a skippered 50 footer from Southampton, or a fully crewed Catamaran (with all the latest toys) from Split!
PlainSailing sponsor the web site with an enhanced entry in the Community Directory: Award-winning Yacht & Catamaran Charter Experts in Greece, Croatia & the Med
You can find out more about PlainSailing.com on their web site too.
On their Face Book page here: https://www.facebook.com/plainsailing
Or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/plainsailing
If you would like to become a Marple Website Sponsor by taking out a banner advert or just an enhanced entry in the Community Directory then have a look here for more details:
https://www.marple.website/web-design-hosting/web-advertising.html
Marple based PlainSailing.com are experts in organising yacht and catamaran charters in the UK, Greece, Croatia, Italy, France and Montenegro - whether you're looking for a bareboat sailing yacht from Athens, a skippered 50 footer from Southampton, or a fully crewed Catamaran (with all the latest toys) from Split!
PlainSailing sponsor the web site with an enhanced entry in the Community Directory: Award-winning Yacht & Catamaran Charter Experts in Greece, Croatia & the Med
You can find out more about PlainSailing.com on their web site too.
On their Face Book page here: https://www.facebook.com/plainsailing
Or follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/plainsailing
If you would like to become a Marple Website Sponsor by taking out a banner advert or just an enhanced entry in the Community Directory then have a look here for more details:
https://www.marple.website/web-design-hosting/web-advertising.html
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Events / Re: Family Treasure Hunt in Marple Memorial Park [Saturday 27 May 2023]
« Last post by admin on May 27, 2023, 03:27:40 PM »Treasure Hunt Raffle Prize from Marple Bookshop
We're just back from the Treasure Hunt and we hope everyone had a lovely day, we certainly did!
We'll let you know how we did on the day tomorrow but before we sign off for a cold beer we need to apologise to Marple Bookshop for an error by our quality control department (me) as we omitted to promote their generous raffle prize of a £15 Gift Voucher to spend in the shop. We're really sorry and big belated thank you for your support!
Marple Bookshop
Website: https://marplebookshop.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marplebookshop
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marplebookshop
As mentioned before, we've been overwhelmed with the fantastic support we've had from the local business community, and apologise for this omission!
Hopefully we've got everyone covered now here: https://www.marplememorialpark.org.uk/events/treasure-hunts/family-treasure-hunt-2023.html#sponsors
We're just back from the Treasure Hunt and we hope everyone had a lovely day, we certainly did!
We'll let you know how we did on the day tomorrow but before we sign off for a cold beer we need to apologise to Marple Bookshop for an error by our quality control department (me) as we omitted to promote their generous raffle prize of a £15 Gift Voucher to spend in the shop. We're really sorry and big belated thank you for your support!
Marple Bookshop
Website: https://marplebookshop.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marplebookshop
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marplebookshop
As mentioned before, we've been overwhelmed with the fantastic support we've had from the local business community, and apologise for this omission!
Hopefully we've got everyone covered now here: https://www.marplememorialpark.org.uk/events/treasure-hunts/family-treasure-hunt-2023.html#sponsors
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Events / Re: Family Treasure Hunt in Marple Memorial Park [Saturday 27 May 2023]
« Last post by admin on May 26, 2023, 05:50:23 PM »Family Treasure Hunt Eve Late News!
Today we've had some great last minute raffle prizes including:
A bespoke hand-crafted Metal Lizard from Wayne Chaisty of Ironwood Metal Art!
Ironwood Metal Art
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ironwoodmanwayne
A fantastic Children's Fun Hamper from Baked by Leah on Market Street!
Baked by Leah on Market Street
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakedbyleahfaith
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakedby_leah
And a Sweet Treat MEGA Sponsorship from the Morrisons Daily Store at Rose Hill
And a surprise late entry to our sponsorship is the donation of 80 packs of Munchies Gold as an alternative prize to our usual chocolate coins from Morrisons Daily at Rose Hill. If these prove more popular than the gold coins then you may have to be one of the first 80 correct answers back to win one of them! This is in addition to Morrisons Daily being a Regular Sponsor.
We're overwhelmed with the fantastic support we've had from the local business community, THANK YOU!
Today we've had some great last minute raffle prizes including:
A bespoke hand-crafted Metal Lizard from Wayne Chaisty of Ironwood Metal Art!
Ironwood Metal Art
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ironwoodmanwayne
A fantastic Children's Fun Hamper from Baked by Leah on Market Street!
Baked by Leah on Market Street
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakedbyleahfaith
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakedby_leah
And a Sweet Treat MEGA Sponsorship from the Morrisons Daily Store at Rose Hill
And a surprise late entry to our sponsorship is the donation of 80 packs of Munchies Gold as an alternative prize to our usual chocolate coins from Morrisons Daily at Rose Hill. If these prove more popular than the gold coins then you may have to be one of the first 80 correct answers back to win one of them! This is in addition to Morrisons Daily being a Regular Sponsor.
We're overwhelmed with the fantastic support we've had from the local business community, THANK YOU!