31st January 2025
Find out more about our Marple branch re-opening event.
Some of the Vernon gang gathered to celebrate at our newly refurbished Marple branch on the 28th of January 2025. Seeing our Members, colleagues, local contractors, businesses, and our favourite Vernon Bear coming together for this special occasion was wonderful.
Our ties with Marple run deep, we first opened a branch there in 1995, and have been a regular sponsor of the annual Marple Carnival. We have also awarded donations via our Community Stars programme to a host of charities and community groups based in Marple, including Marple Garden House, Hawk Green Cricket Club, Etherow Country Park Sailing Club and New Horizon Stockport Canal Boat Trust.
You can find our refurbished branch at 1 The Ridgedale Centre Hollins Lane, Marple, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK6 6AW.
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Our CEO, Darren Ditchburn, says:
“Vernon Building Society’s unwavering commitment to Stockport’s high street reflects how we understand what really matters to our members. Our skilled branch staff provide a trustworthy, personal service for Members looking to deposit a cheque, receive mortgage advice or discuss their online banking.
“We have already announced plans to grow our presence to include all Greater Manchester boroughs within the next five years, most likely through community collaborations and hubs. This plan for expansion is in stark contrast to other banks and building societies who are making closures which negatively impact communities. Offering our members an invaluable face to face banking service is a core part of our long-term strategy, and more than that, it’s the right thing to do.”
As with our recent branch refurbishments in Reddish, Hazel Grove, St Petersgate in Stockport, Bramhall, and Poynton, our branch was designed by Standing Space, and work was carried out by local contractors Monks Morton Design Interiors, Flexible Office and Sharp.
Our branch in Marple has doubled in size, after Edward Mellors moved into a new premises, allowing us to create a contemporary interior with a modern-looking but traditional counter service, two interview rooms to ensure a better experience for our Members and colleagues, and a customer seating area.
A big thank you to Pete Adamson, who supplied the photography for our large window etchings, showing off some recognisable areas around Marple!
This was our final branch to be refurbished in our £1.2 million investment into all 6 of our branches. By supporting your local building society, you're supporting local causes. Together, we're greater.