Winter in Stockport
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Keeping well in the Winter
Keeping warm during the winter can help prevent illnesses like colds and flu, as well as more serious health conditions.
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Winter maintenance
Find information about gritting in Stockport, reporting winter issues and how to stay safe during the cold winter months.
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Cost of living support
Access help and support for cost of living including; food, fuel and money.
Did you know?
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The first day of astronomical winter 2023 in the Northern Hemisphere will be on Friday 22 December, and the last day will be on Wednesday 20 March 2024.
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The word ‘winter’ comes from the Germanic word ‘wintar’ which comes from the root ‘wed’ meaning ‘wet’ or ‘water’.
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Many birds, including swifts and swallows, migrate to warmer climates for the winter. They find their way by using the landscape, and have a substance called magnetite in their beaks which allows them to navigate using the Earth's magnetic field.
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All snowflakes have 6 sides. This is because water molecules naturally form a hexagon when they join together.