Author Archives: Mark Mitchell

On Tuesday, our chair Wendy Edgerton was announced as Stockport Homes’ Star VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR.This is a huge achievement, reflecting the hours Wendy commits to volunteering in our community, not just the Big Local: she is an active member … Continue reading →

Our Domestic Abuse project continues to evolve and grow – especially in this time of growing violence against women trapped at home with their partners. Not only do our partners offer refuge spaces, safety plans, sound advice and a befriending … Continue reading →

Just a brief look at what we’ve been up to recently – all made possible by the hard work of our volunteers who have given their time selflessly, enabling and mobilising the planning, implementation and delivery of creative and innovative … Continue reading →

If things are getting too much and you think there’s only one solution – stop and talk to someone who’s been where you are:

If you’re a Veteran – or support one, Stockport Homes is hosting a Veterans Day Event at the Cornerstone on November 5th from 10am-2pm. Access help, advice and support tailored to your needs.

Brinnington Big Local is supporting The Thread and Life Leisure in bringing a new Health and Wellbeing project to Brinnington Leisure Centre: IN UR CNR is a new approach to non-contact boxing that uses a 12-week programme to encourage you … Continue reading →

Since Day One, leaving s legacy for the youth of Brinnington has always been part of our priorities and the Big Local Committee is proud to announce that our own youth committee has been launched – giving the young people … Continue reading →

Brinnington Big Local has been working with our partner Equity Housing to create a Community Hub on Berwick Parade, next to the Go Local. The Hub is already home to Brinnington’s very own CAB drop-in and now we’d like to … Continue reading →

Thursday May 9th sees Brinnington Big Local hold it’s next Annual General Meeting. If you’d like to know how we’re working to make a better Brinnington and what our plans are for the future, you’re more than welcome to join … Continue reading →

This is a CASUAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY – Just turn up on a Friday any time between 10 am and 3 pm Friendly Fridays is a community group which meets every Friday 10 am – 3 pm throughout the year (including … Continue reading →