Andrew cut the ribbon to the Edwardian community buildings complex which now houses Reddish Community Centre, Reddish Library, and also the now closed historic Reddish Baths.

 Local community groups turned out to celebrate 100 years of community action in Reddish, and the provision of vital services to the surrounding communities. Friends of Reddish South Station, Friends of Reddish Baths, and the Reddish Buildings Preservations Trust were all at the event to celebrate past successes and enlist further support from the community for goals still to be achieved.

Stockport Council even opened the old Reddish Baths building for tours to the general public, and the Fire Service Museum were on hand on the day with a pristine old fashioned fire truck to celebrate the 

(left) Andrew Gwynne MP with Councillors Walter Bret and Tom Grundy 

complex’s centenary. The building that has now housed the community centre for 25 years was once home to Reddish Fire Station. The buildings were granted to the people of Reddish on it becoming a part of the Stockport County Borough Council.

(above) Andrew Gwynne MP with Friends of South Reddish Station

Andrew Gwynne MP said:

“I was delighted to be invited to cut the ribbon to celebrate the centenary of Reddish’s complex of community buildings. The buildings, once home to the swimming baths and fire station, and now home to the library and community centre, continue to provide vital services to the people of Reddish in a historic setting.”

“I would like to thank all the local community groups that have worked so hard to keep these buildings in use for current generations, and for turning out to make the joint centenary and silver anniversary such a success.”