Archives Items 2008 and 2009
2009
JEWELLERY AND CRAFT FAIR - PAST AND FUTURE
There are now only 5 stalls remaining for the next Jewellery and Craft Fair on the 24 April 2010. Stalls are filling up fast so don’t miss out on your place. (December 09)
On the 31 October 2009 Venue Management held it’s first ever Jewellery and Craft Fair. We had 49 stall holders and 674 people came through the door. We have received good feedback from the event and have decided to hold another fair on the 24/04/2010. (October 09)
BRAMALL HALL WEDDING PACKAGES PROMOTION
Venue Management attended the UK Wedding Show at Manchester Central (formerly G-Mex) in October to promote Bramall Hall and Stockport Town Hall as wedding venues. It was an established show that attracts visitors from around Manchester and all over the North West. (October 09)
WEDDINGS AT BRAMALL HALL
Venue Management now oversee the weddings and functions at Bramall Hall. Bramall Hall is one of Cheshire's grandest black and white timber-framed buildings. A beautiful historic house open to the public and ideal for weddings, private dinners, conferences and banquets. (June 09)
2009 HOSPITALITY ASSURED RESULT
The Venue Management team achieved a standard for Service and Business Excellence of 72.9% compared to the previous year of 71.1%. This is an excellent result with improvements on 8 of the 9 steps of the model.
"The Assessor would like to congratulate the team for their enthusiasm, undoubted pride and abilities on achieving this score. (September 2009)
NEW MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE FROM THE TOWN HALL RECEPTION
Venue Management have a new range of merchandise on sale. New items include Luxury Praline Chocolate Bars at £1.20, Tins of Pocket Mints at £1.75, Vanilla Fudge Boxes at £2.50 and Drums of Chocolate Chip Cookies at £3.00. Packaging of all items is personalised to Stockport Town Hall, so would make a nice gift for someone - -see '' to view.
(July 2010)
PRICE UPDATE
Venue Management are pleased to have published prices up until 2011 showing on our website. Potential customers can book early to receive a guaranteed price, a bonus in this current climate. To take advantage of this and view the pricing structures .
(June 2009)
VENUE MANAGEMENT STAFF ARE READY TO SAVE LIVES
Venue Management look after the events that take place within the Town Hall Ballroom. We held 415 events in the Ballroom in the financial year 2008 - 09 with 73,686 visitors attending. We are always on hand to provide First Aid assistance when necessary and the team below have also recently passed their defibrillator training provided by North West Ambulance Service.
A defibrillator is a machine used to shock the victim's heart and restore the heart's normal rythmic patterns. When a defibrillator is used, it in effect kicks the heart into action again, causing it to resume sending blood throughout the body. (May 2009)
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS PRAISE
The Project Planning Team responsible for the hugely successful Town Hall Centenary events were praised at the prestigious Stockport Council Extra Awards 2008 and winners of the category 'Working in Partnership' (November 2008).
HOSPITALITY ASSURED ASSESSMENT
We have recently received this year's score for our Hospitality Assured Award.
The overall result of the Hospitality Assured assessment for 2008 is 71.1%, this is an excellent achievement for the department and is something that we are all very proud of. We have improved on last year's score and in fact when compared to the highest ever score achieved by another local authority being 72.2% we have a lot to smile about!
2008
FERRARIS AND FRILLS!
A couple from Woodley tied the knot at the town’s famous ‘Wedding Cake’ building on 19 July where they were treated like ‘royalty’.
The Bride sped up to Stockport Town Hall in a Ferrari to marry the Groom. After the emotional vows, the couple enjoyed their reception with family and friends in the Town Hall’s impressive ballroom.
Father of the bride said: “It was a perfect day, Debi looked absolutely stunning.”
The Town Hall staff treated it as the wedding of the year. The couple were treated as royalty with champagne reception and the finest food and wine. It was a truly memorable occasion with every detail expertly completed.”
Featured in Stockport Express, Wednesday, 13 August 2008.
SILVER MEDAL FOR THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE
Town Hall Receptionist, Phil Elgee is awarded a Silver Award for the high level of service and response undertaken in his post. Congratulations Phil!.
SCULPTURE IN THE BALLROOM
John Blakeley, celebrated Stockport based Sculptor will be at the Town Hall Ballroom, 1 - 3 July from 5pm each day, to give a snapshot of his life, the pieces he has produced that are situated all over the globe and tooffer a greater insight into the three pieces which are on permanent display in Stockport Town Hall.
BIG BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR STOCKPORT TOWN HALL
The Town Hall is celebrating 100 years in July 2008 with an array of events for all age groups. There is also a range of limited edition Centenary merchandise on sale NOW. The chocolate coin features the design that was also used on front of medals that were given to the children of
Stockport
on the morning of 7 July 1908.
THE REAL DEAL 
Stopfordian David Dickinson visited Stockport Town Hall on Saturday 12 January 2008 to film episodes for the 3rd series of Dickinson's Real Deal, a daytime ITV production.
He is pictured with the Mayor and Mayoress of Stockport.
PROMOTING STOCKPORT TOWN HALL
Venue Management attended The Asian Bride Show at the City of Manchester stadium on the 8& 9 March to increase awareness of the facilities available at Stockport Town Hall. The Venue Management Team spoke to over 200 people during the two day event, meeting a wide variety of people from all over the north west. Although many people had heard of Stockport Town Hall, a significant number were not aware of our facilities so we were pleased to give them some information. In previous years, Venue Management has attended The Big Jewish Event Fair, Edgeley Park Wedding Fair and the Manchester Pride Event.
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TOWN HALL PIANO RESTORED TO FULL FITNESS
Stockport Town Hall has recently completed an extensive renovation project on the Steinway piano. The impressive Steinway piano is a major asset for the Town Hall, which plays host to numerous high profile concerts and performances throughout the year. It took three months of repair work to restore the piano, which returned to the Ballroom in November 2007. The cost of the repair work was £6,000, which was funded by Arts Council of England
Councillor Shan Alexander, Executive Member for Leisure, said: “The Town Hall is very proud to support local musicians and groups within the region by providing a top class Hospitality Assured venue for concerts and performances, which will only be enhanced by theimprovements to the piano.
“Each year a variety of concerts are held within the Town Hall Ballroom, from local schools and college events, through to the highly successful Stockport Symphony Orchestra.”
STOCKPORT TOWN HALL GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING
English Heritage has classed Stockport Town Hall as a Grade II* listed building. Only 4% of all listed buildings are Grade II*. To achieve this status the building must be considered a structure of more than special interest. The grading covers the entire building including fixtures and fittings and interior alterations can not be made without consent from English Heritage. This status is not intended to fossilise the building but instead ensure that the architectural and historic interest of the building is carefully considered before any alterations, either outside or inside, are agreed. If you come and visit the Town Hall you will see how the original features have been preserved. In the Ballroom the only thing that has really changed in 100 years is that the lights are now electric opposed to gas.
RECORD AUGUST
August 2007 saw a record number of multi cultural weddings. The ten events in August attracted 3930 visitors to the Town Hall. This is compared to a total of 23 multi cultural weddings in the financial year 2006-2007.
HOSPITALITY ASSURED
Venue Management and Venue Catering have succeeded and improved on last year's Hospitality Assured award. The award given by the Institute of Hospitality is a mark of quality in the industry. The high levels of service provided at the Town Hall have been recognised with an overall increase of 2% in the mark awarded for 2007.
WHATEVER THE WEATHER . . .
Venue Management at Stockport Town Hall are delighted to be sponsoring the regular weather bulletins on Stockport's local station, Pure FM. Listen out for our mention on 107.8fm.
