Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre (SPARC)

Stockport Progress And Recovery Centre (SPARC) About our patron:
Paul Lake is a former professional footballer who played for Manchester City FC and England under-21s between 1986 and 1992.

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SPARC is a mental health charity providing therapy, support and social networks for adults 18+ who experience mental health difficulties. A local boy and a lifelong City fan, he was acclaimed as one of the most promising young talents to have ever worn the sky blue shirt. His glittering career, however, was tragically cut short following a serious injury from which he never recovered. After a decade spent working as a sports
physiotherapist, Paul rejoined his old club in April 2010, taking on the role of Ambassador for Manchester City in the Community. In 2013 he was recruited by the Premier League as a Club Support Manager and now works with Academy players and staff at Everton FC, Leeds United FC and Manchester City FC. Paul’s acclaimed autobiography, I’m Not Really Here, was published by Century in 2011.

Lovely to see some familiar faces at the SPARC Social yesterday and our thanks go to Stockport Advocacy for letting us u...
06/03/2026

Lovely to see some familiar faces at the SPARC Social yesterday and our thanks go to Stockport Advocacy for letting us use their meeting room. And thanks to Katie for the delicious cakes!!!!
Next week Beth will be hosting a Quiz and by popular demand on the 19th March it will be crafts with Rob. On the 26th March Lynn & Jordan will host a Q&A session to gather feedback and hear the voice of our members. All SPARC members are welcome.

We had a great start to the growing season at our Nurture group yesterday. There was lots of fun, conversation, sowing,...
04/03/2026

We had a great start to the growing season at our Nurture group yesterday. There was lots of fun, conversation, sowing, tidying, weeding, pruning and planting taking place. We were also able to celebrate Ishmail's birthday with the obligatory cake. Fabulous session with such a great bunch of people.

Notice for all SPARC members:Its the first SPARC Social tomorrow!!!! Please come along, have a brew and see some famili...
04/03/2026

Notice for all SPARC members:
Its the first SPARC Social tomorrow!!!! Please come along, have a brew and see some familiar faces.

SPARC has a busy day on the 18th March!!! Not only are we at Picnic in the Park event in the morning but we are joining ...
04/03/2026

SPARC has a busy day on the 18th March!!! Not only are we at Picnic in the Park event in the morning but we are joining Disability Stockport, along with other Stockport organisations, at the Neurodiversity Celebration Day event at Stockport in the afternoon/early evening.

Our wonderful therapy team are facilitating an online women's mindfulness group, beginning on Tuesday 10th March, 6pm. I...
26/02/2026

Our wonderful therapy team are facilitating an online women's mindfulness group, beginning on Tuesday 10th March, 6pm. If you have no experience of mindfulness but are looking for ways to connect, and improve well-being, these are the sessions for you. Mindfulness is defined as the "practice of purposely focusing on the present moment...with openness, curiosity, and without judgment." If this may be something you, a friend, or family member may be interested in, women of all ages are warmly welcomed to be mindful together.

It was the last week at St Mattews Church House for our Nurture Group this week. We're very much looking forward to a s...
24/02/2026

It was the last week at St Mattews Church House for our Nurture Group this week. We're very much looking forward to a season of digging, sowing and growing and then eating all our lovely produce. We've had lots of winter fun though and would like to thank St Matthews Church House for sharing their community space with us.
Plot 50 at Whitehill is ready and waiting for us. Let's hope the sun keeps shining🤞

Just a reminder that our Exploring Emotions Workshop starts next Monday 1pm until 2pm at St Matthews Church House, Edgel...
18/02/2026

Just a reminder that our Exploring Emotions Workshop starts next Monday 1pm until 2pm at St Matthews Church House, Edgeley. If you would like any further information then please email counselling@sparc4me.org.uk or ring 07704992934.

Jenny, who is one of our wonderful therapists, is also continuing with the popular online Creative Writing group which is held Friday afternoons 1pm until 2pm. Its such a fabulous way to spend a Friday afternoon.

On Wednesday 18th March between 10am and 2pm SPARC will be joining in with the Picnic in the Park festivities at Alexand...
18/02/2026

On Wednesday 18th March between 10am and 2pm SPARC will be joining in with the Picnic in the Park festivities at Alexandra Park, Edgeley, as part of the GM Live Well Spring Festival. All welcome so we look forward to seeing you there!!!!!

The counselling service will be delivering a new group for 12 weeks, focussed on exploring emotions. Please see the cont...
12/02/2026

The counselling service will be delivering a new group for 12 weeks, focussed on exploring emotions. Please see the contact details on the poster for more information, or to secure a place 😊

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C/O Disability Stockport
Stockport
SK11EG

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+441614299744

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About SPARC

Stockport Progress and Recovery Centre (SPARC) aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for adults in the local area who are experiencing or recovering from mental health problems.

We offer a range of leisure, therapeutic and social activities and facilities, and development in consultation with our members, in order to promote integration and mental and social wellbeing.