Gary Ferguson independent councillor for Longdendale

31/03/2026

Great to catch up with Gren and all the team and the weather held up . Well at least we didn’t get drenched We managed quite a few bags .. Well done to all the Hattersley team

31/03/2026

Councillor surgery Thursday 9th April
Hattersley hub
10.30-11.30 am
See you Thursday

03/03/2026

This should be a great event Make a date in your diary..

Stalybridge gears up for Bridge Fest 2026 as planning begins

Planning is now underway for the return of Bridge Fest, with the next festival set to take place on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
Following the continued success of previous events, volunteers from the Stalybridge Town Team have already begun meeting to shape plans for next year’s celebration.
Early discussions are focusing on securing performers, confirming venues, coordinating logistics and building on the strong community response seen in recent years.
Bridge Fest has established itself as a key date in Stalybridge’s annual events calendar, attracting thousands of residents and visitors into the town centre for a full day of live music, entertainment and community activity.
The festival traditionally features performances across multiple venues, including outdoor spaces such as Armentieres Square, as well as local hospitality settings.
The event provides a significant boost to the town’s cultural offer and supports local businesses, while creating opportunities for musicians, artists and community groups to showcase their work.
Organisers are keen to engage with partner agencies, local organisations and businesses early in the planning process to ensure the 2026 event continues to grow in scale and impact.
Further details regarding programming, partnership opportunities and volunteer involvement will be shared in due course.
For partnership enquiries or expressions of interest, please contact the Stalybridge Town Team on [email protected]

13/02/2026

We greatly appreciate everything that is donated but sometimes our warehouse has a glut of some foods and a shortage of of others. If you are kind enough to donate through our drop-boxes at Asda, Hyde and Tesco, Hattersley these are the items we need topping up at the moment.

09/02/2026

If you want advice on all things employment or you need to talk about or want to find out about training, CV writing , or simply have a chat about your job prospects . Get yourself down to the Hattersley job Fair Tuesday 24th February 10am-2pm .Make that a date in your diary.

08/02/2026

If you’re caring for friends and family You can often feel alone,
Vulnerable,and isolated So why
not get yourself down to the carers Coffee and chat drop-in
You’ll find a warm welcome and lots of support and advice

05/02/2026

This is a great idea get along to this if you can spare the time..

A Stalybridge landmark better known for traders and shoppers will soon be hosting a different kind of exchange - ideas on how to build a greener Tameside.

The Civic Hall in Armentieres Square will be the venue for a Climate Action Conference where local businesses, community groups and environmental organisations are invited to gather to share practical ways to cut their environmental impact and save costs.

Read more: https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2026/02/03/climate-conference-to-spotlight-simple-ways-tameside-can-go-greener/

04/02/2026

Councillor surgery Thur 11 FeB
10.30-12pm The Hub Hattersley

01/02/2026

We had a visit from the MP to
discuss all things Foodbank
It was part of the publicity around the Pride in place Funding for Hattersley Let’s hope the promise of 20 million
Really happens . It is over ten years ,2 million a year . At least make it inflation proof Increasing year on year by the rate of inflation .. just a thought
I really hope this funding allocation is put to good use .

The Foodbank is open 9am - 11am every Friday at St Barnabas Church
Hattersley Road East