STOCKPORT HERITAGE TRUST NEWSLETTER WINTER 2015
News Update
Work In the Church –At last the work in the church is finished and the carpets down. All is clean and warm and we are waiting to hear if we are able to use the old choir vestry for exhibitions, in the New Year. Roger Scoones, who has been the rector at St. Mary’s for the last 19 years, will be retiring following the Easter services next March. Roger has been a good friend to the Heritage Centre, which would never have been located in the church without his full support. He will be missed, and it is hoped that the new incumbent will also wish to be part of this unique partnership.
Merseyway Bridge – A group of members gathered together on a cold Sunday in November, to measure the distance from Lancashire Bridge to the Bear Pit. The reason for this dates back to a Trust outing to Rochdale, back in March 2009 when, seeing that Rochdale were claiming the widest bridge in Europe, our members became convinced that Stockport could beat them. It has taken six years to get around to measuring it and Stockport’s bridge is now shorter than it was, but Rochdale’s does not exist anymore. The distance measured was 436m (1430ft.), so we are throwing down the gauntlet to see if any town challenge that.
Stockport Colour Calendar for 2016
Still a few calendars left in our Heritage Centre still £6 or order on line at our website.
Church Guide Book– St. Mary’s have a new book coming out, which can guide you around the history of the church, its building and its past. It was put together by Jill Trumble, one of our long standing members and with a colourful cover it is on sale in the church shop at £2.
Archaeology in Stockport – If you have an interest in archaeology in Stockport and its surrounds contact: ‘Dig Discover Enjoy’, Archaeology in Greater Manchester. To find out what is happening in the area go to www.thedigsite.co.uk
Christmas – the last day that the Heritage Centre will be open for gifts, will be Thur. 24th December, and we will be returning on Sat 9th Jan 2016.
Facebook – We now have a new Facebook page called ‘Stockport Heritage Trust Group’.
Events –
Christmas Meal – Wed Jan 13th, we are gathering at the Rudyard Hotel, Heaton Chapel, SK4 5BP. The meal will be £10 but places need to be booked so please give your name and money to someone in the Heritage Centre if you wish to go.
10th Feb. 2016 – A trip to the Manchester Police Museum.
Chairman Tony Marsh 0161 432 1670
Hon. Sec. Coral Dranfield 0161 427 4006
For news, photos and upcoming events see www.stockporttrust.blogspot.com
Website, walks, talks & book sales www.stockportheritagetrust.co.uk
We have a new email address stockportheritage@gmail.co.uk
