Lost Bravery Medal returned 91 years after Hero's death

On the 21st August 1918, Richard Ingham was with the 6th Batallion of the Manchester Regiment fighting on the Somme in one of the bloodiest battles of the 1st World War, a battle that would bring about the the end of the war. The British Army was on the offensive and Richard’s division attacked the village of Mireaumont near Beaucourt. The was Richard’s day of glory and the citation to his DCM says:

Marple Neighbourhood Plan is out for public consultation

Since Marple Neighbourhood Forum was formed in April 2016 its members have been working hard on the development of a plan for Marple. "Our Marple Plan" is now at the stage where it is ready for Public Consultation and the Forum needs as many local people as possible to get involved by reading and commenting on the draft plan.

Lions' Brass for Reuben Concert success!

Romiley, Marple and District Lions Club are celebration their Centennial Concert success after raising funds for charity Reuben's Retreat.

Funding opportunities for Marple Area Groups

The Marple Website would like to share three great new opportunities for funding with groups in the Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Compstall, Strines, Hawk Green and High Lane areas.

These are the Vernon Building Society's Community Awards 2018 and the latest schemes from Forever Manchester's Auto Trader Community Fund and the CDL Fund.

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Independent contributions and articles on local history, attractions or other matters of interest to the local community are particularly welcome.

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