Welcome to the Marple Website
This is the community web site for Marple in Stockport. It was started in 1998 to provide useful information for local people and potential visitors and to contribute to the fantastic community spirit that abounds in this small canal town on the edge of the peaks. It continues to do this with regular updates and lots of interaction with the local community.
Looking for something still on the old site? Please use this link.
Below are the most recent additions:
Relocation of Brabyns Iron Bridge Bronze Plaque
As many people will know, the Marple Website was the driving force behind the restoration of the Iron Bridge in Brabyns Park. This lengthy project began in 2001 and restoration was completed in 2008.
The web site is working with Friends of Brabyns Park and the Council to secure the future of the Bronze Plaque installed in 2009 and is pleased to report that following award of funding by the Macnair Trust last year, the first trial fit of the bespoke railings has been completed in April 2021.
Mellor Open Gardens is back this summer!
Starting in 1992, Mellor Open Gardens became a fixture in many people's calendar and traditionally took place every four years. Sadly, and we all know why, this wasn't possible in 2020 and last year's planned event had to be postponed. The Marple Website is delighted to be the first to announce that Mellor Open Gardens is back and to be supporting and helping to promote this event.
Save the dates: Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July
Instead of opening all day on a Sunday, the event will be spread across two afternoons from 2pm till 6pm on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July. Save the dates and watch this space for more details.
Get involved with the Marple Community Hub
If you represent a local non-profit making organisation that you feel should be featured in the Community Group Pages, if you'd like a banner to promote your local business, or if you have any ideas about how the site can be improved, please get in touch using the contacts page.
Independent contributions and articles on local history, attractions or other matters of interest to the local community are particularly welcome.
If you enjoy what's here please register on the Marple Community Forum and Notice Board and join in the discussions.
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