Events
Friday 8th March 11am –1pm – Spring Crafts Art Sessions
At the Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB
These sessions are running each Friday until 29th March. There are only 12 spaces available for each session so book early to avoid disappointment!
To book a place call Gemma on 0161 480 1211.
For more information see Spring Crafts Art Sessions (ageuk.org.uk)
Thursday 14th March 10am-2pm – Cost of Living Support
At the Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB.
If you are struggling with the cost of living and need a helping hand to navigate the support available, then come and speak to the Cost-of-Living Team from Stockport Council. They can help with things like; financial support for rent and other essential items; benefit and pension credit checks; help with debt and paying council bills and lots more.
Wednesday 20th March 10am-2pm – Age Without Limits Action Day
At the Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB.
There will be lots going on including refreshments, and we will be able to celebrate ageing well in Stockport and challenge the negative way ageing is represented in society. Just turn up, no need to book!
Thursday 21st March 10am-2pm – Cost of Living Support
At the Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB.
If you are struggling with the cost of living and need a helping hand to navigate the support available, then come and speak to the Cost-of-Living Team from Stockport Council. They can help with things like; financial support for rent and other essential items; benefit and pension credit checks; help with debt and paying council bills and lots more.
Thursday 21st March 11am – 1pm Music Tour of Stockport
Join us at 11am inside Stockport Museum, 30/31 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES, to discover Stockport’s rich musical history from the 1960’s to the present day.
We will start inside Stockport Museum with a look around the Strawberry Studios exhibition full of fascinating musical memorabilia. We will then take a leisurely stroll around Stockport Old Town taking in the site of The Sinking Ship, the infamous club where The Jimi Hendrix Experience played in 1967 and the location of Inter-City Studios on Great Underbank, the fore-runner to the world renowned Strawberry Recording Studios. The tour lasts approximately two hours. If you are interested in joining this free tour exclusively for Age UK Stockport participants, please book your place by calling 0161 480 1211 or email info@ageukstockport.org.uk
Saturday 6th April 9.45am for a 10am start - Social Walk
Meet at the Purple Pakora carpark, 10 Brabyns Brow, Marple, Stockport SK6 7DA for a walk to the Roman Lakes. The walk will last about 2-2.5 hours.
Wrap up warm and come along to get your steps in and meet new people! No need to book.
This walk is being run in conjunction with Life Leisure's Active Community Team. Just turn up, for a warm welcome whatever the weather!
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