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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS
3rd Bramhall Scout Group are a longstanding group in Linney Road, Bramhall, SK7 3JW. They have recently celebrated 60 years of scouting and currently have a few spaces in all sections. Beavers (6-8 years) meet on Mondays from 6pm to 7.15pm, Scouts (10.5-14 years) meet Mondays from 7.30 to 9.30, Cubs (8-10.5 years) meet Tuesdays from 7.15 to 8.30.
Would your son or daughter be interested in joining us? We are a small active group with dedicated leaders. We have lots of exciting activities planned in 2022 including a great themed group
camp, quiz night, plant sale and bonfire night. Perhaps you were a beaver or cub yourself and can remember the great times you had when you were young? Why not let your children share the same experience! Would you like to help out at the group? We are currently looking for a group Chair as well as ad hoc help. Full training can be provided for any willing volunteer. Why not contact our Group Scout Leader, Trevor Kimm, on trevor.kimm@ladybrookvalleyscouts.org.uk for any further information and come and join in the fun! We look forward to hearing from you!
A-Z OF STOCKPORT PLACESPEOPLE-HISTORY BY ROBERT NICHOLLS
Lying 7 miles southeast of Manchester, the town of Stockport can trace its history back to the foundation of a castle in the area in the late 12th century and the granting of a borough charter around 1220. The town grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution but the earlier town is still visible in the narrow cobbled streets and historic buildings in the market area of the town centre. Stockport was famous from the 16th century for the production of hemp and rope, and became a centre for hat-making and the silk industry. During the 19th century it was at the heart of cotton manufacturing and today the rich and varied history of the town can be seen in its unique hatting museum, underground World War
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2 shelters, Art Deco cinema and theatre and regenerated former industrial buildings. A-Z of Stockport delves into the history of this historic town, revealing interesting and significant moments in the story of Stockport. It highlights well-known landmarks, famous residents and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser known facts about Stockport and its hidden gems. This fascinating A-Z tour of Stockport’s history is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this fascinating town in Greater Manchester. www.amberley-books.com
