by Janet Wood | Mar 28, 2019 | Communities, Digital Stockport
Following a very successful pilot at Bramhall Library we have extended the Open+ self-service technology to another five libraries: Cheadle Hulme, Hazel Grove, the Heatons, High Lane and Marple. The technology enables people to use the library on a self-service basis...
by Ryan McMurdo | Feb 26, 2019 | Communities, Digital Stockport
At Starting Point we have worked in informal, community-based adult education for nearly 10 years, specialising in digital inclusion. We offer 14 sessions a week across Stockport, aimed at helping people get online short-term and stay online long-term. Starting Point...
by Thad Barker | Dec 20, 2018 | Communities, Digital Content Blog, Digital Stockport
In July, we launched our £1m Stockport Local Fund to support the community and voluntary sector in Stockport and help to build resilient, active and caring communities. To enable community investing on this scale we determined that the application process should...
by Adam Micklethwaite | Oct 5, 2018 | Communities, Digital Stockport
Good Things Foundation is delighted to be working with Stockport Council, Starting Point Community Learning Partnership and The Prevention Alliance – and other organisations across the borough – to help thousands of Stockport residents lead better lives...
by Thad Barker | Jun 21, 2018 | Communities, Digital Stockport
Stockport Local is an ambitious approach to working with communities, aiming to build stronger, thriving and more resilient communities. The principles behind Stockport Local are: Knowing what is going on in your local area Getting involved and volunteering in your...
by Lee Emery | Mar 15, 2018 | Communities, Digital Stockport
Visiting dignitaries. Life-saving service men and women. These are the type of people I’d expect to get invitations to Buckingham Palace; not someone who works in IT. So when HRH The Duke of York’s office offered a meeting at “your place or mine?” the response...
