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Who Are We?
Firstly, we are a Coffee Shop in Stockport, selling great coffee and food in a friendly environment.
Starting Point Community Learning Partnership is a social enterprise based within StartPoint coffee shop. We offer free IT training, community learning and family activities and events throughout the year. Keep a look at our News and Events Calendar pages for more information.
 
News
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Andrew Stunell MP and Chris Davies MEP visit our centre
We were delighted to have welcomed Nick Clegg, Andrew Stunell and Chris Davies to Start Point on Wednesday 2nd May. On a visit lasting over 2 hours Mr Clegg spoke to staff, volunteers, learners and customers alike. The visit created a great buzz about the place and we will add the photos to our Gallery page.
 
HighlyCommended in Community Channel & Sunday Times Change Makers Award
We are over the moon to be one of two organisations to be highly commended entries for the Change Makers award. We were featured in last weeks Sunday Times which we will scan in and post up here this week.

Spring Online News
Read the Digital Unite write up of our upcoming Spring Online events: LINK

Award Winning News
We win the Natwest Everywoman awards for the 2nd time: Marie Claire deputy editor Charlotte Moore joined Theresa May, Moira Stuart, Cath Kidston and Dame Mary Perkins to present the awards. Charlotte presented the Everywoman Gaia Award to Anne for her contribution to social and ethical businesses.
 
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What's Happening In May?

1st May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
1st May - Jewellery Class (£2.50 for materials) 4pm - 5pm - no need to book
2nd May - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Visit
2nd May - Beginners IT drop in sessions Cherry Tree Romiley (free) 1.30 - 3.30 please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
2nd May - Careers Service drop In (free) - 1pm - 5pm drop in to make an appointment with Iain
4th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
8th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
9th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions Cherry Tree Romiley (free) 1.30 - 3.30 please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
9th May - Careers Service drop In (free) - 1pm - 5pm drop in to make an appointment with Iain
11th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
15th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
16th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions Cherry Tree Romiley (free) 1.30 - 3.30 please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
16th May - Careers Service drop In (free) - 1pm - 5pm drop in to make an appointment with Iain
17th May - A Selection Of Our Volunteers Are Recognised for the Commitment at NIACE Adult Learners Awards
18th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
22nd May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
23rd May - Beginners IT drop in sessions Cherry Tree Romiley (free) 1.30 - 3.30 please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
23rd May - Careers Service drop In (free) - 1pm - 5pm drop in to make an appointment with Iain
25th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
18th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
29th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions (free) 10am - 11am & 11.15 - 12.15pm please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
29th May- Quick Reads Book Club (free) 4pm - 5pm - no need to book (ask staff for your 2 free books each month)
30th May - Beginners IT drop in sessions Cherry Tree Romiley (free) 1.30 - 3.30 please book in store or phone 0161 494 9947
30th May - Careers Service drop In (free) - 1pm - 5pm drop in to make an appointment with Iain