Settling in · Marple
Landing in Marple? Start here.
The first fortnight in Marple, in order: the paperwork that has to happen, then the places that make it feel like somewhere you could stay.
Week one and two
The order to do things in
1
Ring your Sama contact when you land
Whoever placed you. Tell them you arrived and that you are all right.
2
Apply for your National Insurance number
You can start work before it arrives, but do not leave it: your tax will be wrong until you have it.
3
Open a bank account
Passport, visa or share code, and proof of address. A letter from your employer usually does it.
4
Get a UK SIM
A local number makes the bank and the GP straightforward.
5
Register with a GP
Free at the point of use. Do it in your first week.
6
Check your tax code with HMRC
Get on the right code early or you will be paying too much for months.
7
Save your share code
You will be asked to prove your right to work and rent more than once.
8
Find the nearest shop, place of worship and club
The part that decides whether you stay, and the part no handbook covers.
Official, and free
Official finders
Run by the State, so they stay current. Search each one for your own town.
Find a GPThe NHS list of GP surgeries, searchable by postcode.Apply for a National Insurance numberYou need one to be taxed correctly. Apply once you are in the UK.Find an NHS dentistHarder than the GP. Start early and ring around.Check your visa and BRP or eVisaView and prove your immigration status online.Find your local police stationEmergency is 999 or 112. Non-emergency is 101.Understand your tax codeCheck what HMRC thinks you earn, so you are not overtaxed for months.Driving on a foreign licenceHow long you may drive on it, and whether it can be exchanged.Renting: know the rulesYour rights as a tenant, deposit protection and what a landlord may and may not do.Citizens AdviceFree, independent help with anything at all.Public transportNational rail and bus times and tickets.
Near you
74 places in Marple worth knowing in week one
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Places of worship
Every faith near you, listed so people can find a community when they arrive. Sama Talent Group is not affiliated with any religion or religious organisation.
Churches
St Mary's C of E Church, Haughton Green
Christian, Anglican. Hours: Tu 09:00-17:00; Th 09:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-13:00
Meadow Lane, Manchester, M34 7GD
About 5 km away
The Salvation Army - Stockport Heaton Norris
Christian, Salvation army
Short Street, Stockport, SK4 1SX
About 7 km away
St. Mark's Church
Christian, Anglican
Barlow Road, Manchester, M19 3HP
About 9 km away
St Mary and the Angels RC Church
Christian, Roman catholic
Elbow Street, Manchester, M19 3PY
About 10 km away
Marple Bridge United Reformed Church
Christian, United reformed
Hollins Lane, Stockport, SK6 5BB
Romiley Methodist Church
Christian, Methodist
Stockport Road, Stockport, SK6 3AA
About 3 km away
Mosques and prayer rooms
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo, Manchester
About 16 km away
101 Edge Lane, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8PU
Worship services: Tue 7:00pm · Sat 8:00am (Tagalog) · Sat 11:00am · Sat 1:00pm (children)
Addresses and worship service times from the Iglesia ni Cristo directory, checked October 2026. Times can change, so check the locale's own page before you go. directory.iglesianicristo.net
Shops from home
Food and takeaways
Famous Indian
Indian. takeaway. Hours: Tu off; Sa-Su 16:30-22:30; Mo,We-Fr 17:00-22:30
661 Manchester Road, Denton, Manchester, M34 2NA
About 9 km away
Memories of India
Indian. restaurant. Hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00
37 Buxton Road, High Peak, SK23 7HT
About 9 km away
Plaza
Indian. restaurant. Hours: Mo-Th 16:00-23:00, Fr 16:00-00:00, Sa 13:00-24:00 Su 13:00-22:00
90 Audenshaw Road, Manchester, M34 5HP
About 9 km away
Candolim
Indian. restaurant. Hours: Mo-Th 17:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 17:00-24:00; Su 16:30-23:00
71 Mottram Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2QP
About 10 km away
Magic Pizza
Pizza, burger, kebab. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Th 16:00-23:45,Fr-Sa 16:00-00:45, Su 16:00-23:00
16 Mottram Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3AD
About 10 km away
Tokies
Kebab, burger, pizza. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 16:30-22:55
89 Mottram Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2QS
About 10 km away
Food Spot
Kebab, pizza, burger. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 16:00-00:30
85 Mottram Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2QS
About 10 km away
The Rajni
Indian. takeaway. Hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00
95 Station Road, Hadfield, SK13 1AR
About 10 km away
Sports and clubs
Denton Cricket Club
Cricket. Sports centre
Egerton Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 3PB
About 8 km away
Hyde Cricket & Squash Club
Cricket, squash. Sports centre
Werneth Low Road, Hyde, Stockport, SK14 3AA
About 4 km away
Birch Vale and Thornsett Cricket Club
Cricket. Sports centre
Hayfield Road, High Peak, SK22 4QH
About 6 km away
Stockport Cricket Club
Cricket, lacrosse, bowls. Sports centre
Beech Road, Stockport, SK3 8HD
About 6 km away
Newton Cricket Club
Cricket. Sports centre
Barmhouse Lane, Godley, Hyde, SK14 3BX
About 7 km away
Hayfield Cricket Ground
Cricket. Sports centre
Kinder Road, High Peak, SK22 2HT
About 8 km away
Ladybridge Connect
Cricket, soccer, lacrosse, bowls. Sports centre
Meadway Road, Stockport, SK8 5NZ
About 9 km away
Old Glossop Cricket Club
Cricket. Sports centre
Manor Park Road, High Peak, SK13 7SQ
About 10 km away
Driving schools
Fastpass Driving School
Driving school. Hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:30
Heatley Close, Tameside, M34 2JD
About 8 km away
Community and support groups
Footsteps
Community centre. Hours: Mo-Fr 09:30-15:30; Sa 09:30-14:30
14 Market Street, High Peak, SK23 7LP
About 9 km away
Glossop ACE Centre
Community centre. Hours: Mo,Tu,We,Th 08:30-16:30,Fr 08:30-15:30
Talbot Street, High Peak, SK13 7DG
About 9 km away
Cheadle & Gatley Conservative Club
Community centre
24 Stockport Road, Stockport, SK8 2AA
About 10 km away
Gamesley Community & Sports Centre
Community centre
Melandra Castle Road, High Peak, SK13 0JQ
About 8 km away
Heaton Mersey Conservative Club
Community centre
444 Didsbury Road, Stockport, SK4 3BS
About 10 km away
Barbers and hair specialists
Curly and wavy hair
Barbers and salons
Steven Andrews Salon
Hairdresser
776 Hyde Road, Manchester, M18 7JD
About 10 km away
Hairess
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo Closed,Tu-We 0900-1800,Th 1000-1900,Fr 0900-1800, Sa 0900-1600, Su Closed
47 Mottram Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2QP
About 10 km away
Dark Peak Barbers
Hairdresser. Hours: Tu-Th 09:30-18:00; Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-14:30
77 Station Road, Hadfield, SK13 1AR
About 10 km away
Majestic Barbershop
Hairdresser
33 Mottram Road, Stalybridge, SK15 3AD
About 10 km away
Giovanni
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo 15:00-18:00; We-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Tu off; Su 11:00-14:00 "Bookings only"
149 Buxton Road, High Peak, SK23 7JF
About 10 km away
Tony's Barbers Shop
Hairdresser. Hours: Th-Sa
913 Stockport Road, Manchester, M19 3PG
About 10 km away
Bobby's
Hairdresser. Hours: Mo,Tu,Fr 09:00-18:00; We,Th 09:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, SK4 4NZ
About 9 km away
Pure Hairdressing
Hairdresser
653 Manchester Road, Manchester, M34 2NA
About 9 km away
Cinemas and libraries
Whaley Bridge Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Mo-We 14:00-17:00; Fr,Sa 09:30-13:00
21 Market Street, High Peak, SK23 7AA
About 9 km away
Glossop Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 09:30-17:00,We 09:30-18:00
Talbot Street, High Peak, SK13 7DG
About 9 km away
Hazel Grove Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Beech Avenue, Stockport, SK7 4QP
About 4 km away
Bramhall Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Bramhall Lane South, Stockport, SK7 2DU
About 8 km away
Denton West End Community Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Windsor Road, Tameside
About 8 km away
Hyde Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
Greenfield Street, Hyde, SK14 1AL
About 6 km away
Hayfield Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi
Vicarage Lane, High Peak, SK22 2HT
About 8 km away
Hadfield Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Tu 14:00-19:00,Th 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00,Sa 09:30-13:00
About 10 km away
Stalybridge Library
Library, free to join, warm, and with wifi. Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
About 10 km away
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Saving money
What locals use to spend less
The shops and sites people here use for cheap clothes, second-hand furniture, a car, and the weekly shop. We are not paid to list any of them.
Facebook Marketplace and GumtreeSecond-hand furniture, bikes, tools and cars, often for very little. Meet in public, and never pay before you see it.Freecycle and OlioThings people give away for free, and food from neighbours and shops that would otherwise go in the bin.Too Good To GoSurprise bags of food from cafes, bakeries and supermarkets at the end of the day, at a fraction of the price.PrimarkCheap everyday clothes, work basics and bedding.Aldi and LidlThe cheapest big supermarkets for the weekly shop.B&M and Home BargainsCleaning products, kitchen kit and household bits for less.Charity shopsClothes, coats and furniture, and the money goes to a good cause.MoneySavingExpertFree guides to cheaper phones, energy, bank accounts and sending money.
Getting around
Getting around from Marple
TravelineBus, coach and train times for the whole of Great Britain.National RailTrain times, tickets and railcards.Transport for LondonThe Tube, buses and the Oyster and contactless fares.
Driving here on your licence
Once you live in Great Britain you can drive a car or motorcycle on your full, valid licence for 12 months. After that, a licence from a designated country can be exchanged for a GB licence; from other countries you apply for a provisional licence and pass the theory and practical tests. Lorries, minibuses and buses have stricter rules: check before you drive one.
Check your licence on GOV.UK Exchange a licence
Hiring a car
Each rental company sets its own rules on age, how long you have held your licence and which licences it accepts, and young drivers often pay more. Check those rules before you book, and bring your licence and passport to the desk.
Driving rules taken from the official pages linked above, checked October 2026. They change, so the official page is the one to rely on.
While you are here