St. Wilfrid's Day Fair

The weather may have put off the early risers but they made up for it in the afternoon.

With entertainments, story time, raffles and lots to see and do the St. Wilfrid's Day Fair got off to a good start in 2013 and we hope to make it grow each year.

The gurning competition in Stockport's dungeon was organised by Stockport Heritage Trust.

In spite of the quality of the entrants, Sean Downs had no trouble deciding who the two winner's should be.

Tony Marsh won the adult prize, a meal for two in the Arden Arms and Kayley Ebbrell won the children's, a £10 voucher for the Candy Shack sweet stall in the market.

Well done to Jo Lovell and her team for organising this great event.

Foodie Friday

Its a great way to kick off your Friday night before heading on to your favourite hostelry or just going for a bite to eat and a sneaky beer after a hard day at 'the office'. Foodie Friday will continue to be a regular event on the last Friday of every month and the beers and food will change accordingly over the seasons

Heritage Open Days 2013

This year's Heritage Open Day saw the centre of Stockport as one large venue, with 10 heritage sites and eleven retailers all taking part and offering something new, free or different, to the many, many visitors that came.

 Around 500 people came to see Stockport's Dungeon, there was also a guided tours under the Produce Hall, viewing of the old and unusual clock mechanism at Winter's.

Raffles at Mr. Simms and Celebration Cakes were  on offer, as well as free samples of beer at Robinson's and Victorian cordials in the Market Hall.

Our Fred Dibnah look-alike (Mike Kearon) gave the history of the Market Hall and the NatWest bank opened it's doors to a positive flood of visitor wishing to see two unique and amazing fireplaces.

 Our own Tony Marsh gave tours of St. Mary's Church and graveyard.

Ladies enjoyed Edwardian style sherry and cake at the Three Shires and everyone seemed to have a great time.

Heaton Moor Historical Society

Dear HMHS Supporters,                                 

                            The next Heaton Moor Historical Society meeting will be a short heritage walk  this week, on Thursday 19th September 2013, meeting outside Heaton Chapel station.starting at 6.30 p.m.  sharp.

                 This will be a mile long walk following the new  Heaton Moor Trail which I'll be pilotting and it will finish at the Council Offices in Moor Top near to the bus stop probably around 8 pm at a guess.       

                     All are welcome.                                     

2014 - Stockport Colour Calendar

 Its that time of year again.

Look out for our 2014 Stockport Calendar
you can only get it from the St. Mary's Heritage Centre at present.

Still £6.

 

Rotary Lamplighters [Heatons] 1919-1939 Fashion Show at Heaton Moor Golf Club 11th July 2013

Stockport's Heritage: Chadkirk Festival 2013

Stockport's Heritage Trust at Chadkirk 2013.

ks Festival

Wycliffe Congregational Chapel

The Wycliffe Congregational Chapel, opened in 1850, is a Grade II listed building - the exterior of Gothic design, the interior almost industrial with iron framework and vaulted basement, much like mills of the time. The original congregation's football team went on to become Stockport County.

Over the years the building has been slipping down the hill towards Stockport, posing quite a challenge to restorers. Recent structural repairs and replacement of the roof have been possible thanks to the efforts of Heritage Trust member Marjorie in securing funding, and Rob Harrington of Bernard Taylor Architects in planning and overseeing the work.

Marjorie is looking to secure further funding to renovate the interior for community use. Email stockportheritage@gmail.com if you are part of a group who could benefit from the space, or are just interested in becoming involved in the project.

Stockport Heritage Centre

The Stockport Heritage Centre is now back in St. Mary's Church, with a new look but all your old friends. Come and see our spacious shop area and get your 2014 colour calendar of Stockport.

Ask us a question about Stockport, our volunteers love a challenge.

Opening times - Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10.30 - 3.30pm.