One of our fantastic supporters is holding a creative event, Woohoo’s Celebration Day, in memory of their friend at our Children and Family Centre on Sunday 18th September (11am-4pm). The event will be full of creative activities such as dance workshops, crafts, storytelling, music, etc. and should be great fun for all the family! Entry… Read more »
Teams of volunteers from pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca came along to Hallfield Guesthouse and the Children and Family Centre to help tidy up the gardens. The teams did an incredible job and worked extraordinarily hard, and now the gardens are looking blooming lovely! A huge thanks to everyone who came along and helped!
Rio came to Hazel Grove with the help of Hazel Grove Carnival, and Independent Options was delighted to join in the party! Donning headdresses, tutus, face paint and plenty of glitter, Independent Options service users, staff members and family members took part in the parade along with a fabulously flowery float. With the rain… Read more »
Independent Options has raised a spectacular £1,000.91 at the charity’s Summer Fair, a fantastic day of family entertainment with the Mayor of Stockport making a special visit and getting involved in the fun and games With service users and families from across the area attending, the event saw guests enjoy a bouncy castle and face… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that Independent Options has been selected as Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove’s charity of the year for the second year running! We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported us by voting, and we are very much looking forward to working with Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove over the coming… Read more »
Independent Options is delighted to once again be taking part in the Hazel Grove Carnival parade! To be held on Saturday 16 July, staff, service users, and supporters of Independent Options will be donning our sequins as we transform into glittering Rio carnival stars! The event at Torkington Park begins at 10am, with the parade… Read more »
Excitement is brewing at Independent Options as youngsters from the Stockport-based charity help to string garlands together and decorate the hall as the charity prepares for its annual Summer Fair. To be held on 10 July from 11am to 4pm, the summer fair will see visitors enjoy a special guest appearance from popular TV character… Read more »
Speedy Mark Appleyard has raised a staggering £1,852.00 for Independent Options after taking on the Great Manchester Run – more than three times that of his original target of £500 after dozens of generous supporters donated to his JustGiving page. Mark (39), from Woodsmoor, ran the gruelling 10k race in aid of Hazel Grove-based Independent… Read more »
Voting has now opened online and in store for Sainsbury’s Hazel Grove’s charity of the year! To vote online, simply click here and type in Hazel Grove as your area. Then click to vote for Independent Options. Alternatively, you can vote in store. Simply visit the voting station by the self service checkouts… Read more »
A Stockport-based artist has celebrated the founding of Jennie’s Art, a not-for-profit community enterprise that will see Jennie Franklin’s (25) designs displayed and sold across Stockport. Jennie has autism and learning disabilities, and Jennie’s Art has been developed as a way for her to use her skills and showcase her creative talent, with any… Read more »