Peter Hook & The Light performing at Manchester Cathedral

17 January 2013 by Pure Radio

Peter Hook & The Light are performing the first two New Order albums, “Movement” and “Power Corruption And Lies” tomorrow night at a sold-out gig at Manchester Cathedral.

Hooky is no stranger to Stockport as he and his New Order band mates recorded and self produced their debut album “Movement” at Stockport’s world famous Strawberry Studios.

Pure FM’s Russ Smith recently caught up with Hooky to find out more.

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Peter Hook On Stockport Focus

16 October 2012 by Pure Radio

Peter Hook has written his 2nd book, Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division in which he gives the inside story of the ledgendary band in which he played bass.

Hooky is no stranger to stockport spending many recording sessions with both Joy Division and New Order in the world famous Strawberry Studios on Waterloo Road in the town centre where his Hacienda Record label has recently rented office space.

Pure’s Russ Smith caught up with Hooky to find out more.

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Under the Rainbow - 31st May 2012

31 May 2012 by Pure Radio

Thursday 31st May 2012: The lifestyle guide for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans community in Stockport. Under the Rainbow keeps you updated with everything going on in the borough and beyond. Listen for details of local groups, unmissable gigs, the latest news and have a laugh with our quiz.

Under the Rainbow also heard about a confidence building course called from the Lesbian and Gay Foundation, and paid tribute to the work of Body Positive North West who recently announced their closure.

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May 2012 - Go For It - Confidence Building Workshop

31 May 2012 by Pure Radio

The Lesbian and Gay Foundation are running a workshop next week, to help build the confidence of gay and bisexual men.

Peter Boyle from the LGF spoke to Under the Rainbow.

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Most Notorious: Peter Boardman

21 May 2012 by Pure Radio

Peter Boardman is perhaps Stockport’s most notable adventurer, living a life as an accomplished mountaineer.

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