Television personality Vernon Kay will be hitting the ground running when he lands at Manchester Airport to officially start the charity runway run in aid of Comic Relief. The event is the global charity partnership between British Airways and Comic Relief UK and organised by British Airways and … [Read more...]
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MAN AND PARTNERS IN MOVE TO BRING HAZEL GROVE TO MIRRLEES
Mirrless Fields is getting an orchard and a 'Hazel Grove' thanks to MAN Diesel & Turbo, Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Helping Britain Blossom. Mirrlees Fields, formerly the golf course and recreational area enjoyed by employees of Mirrlees and now owned by MAN Diesel & Turbo, are welcoming … [Read more...]
IN Seeking crème eggs for the chicks
A Stockport based accountants are urgently seeking creme eggs for chicks. As part of the Francis House knitted Easter chicks campaign, IN Accountancy are urging everyone to donate Cadbury Creme Eggs to their 2016 Chick Appeal. Each Easter they sell thousands of the knitted chicks, with last … [Read more...]
Together student is an internet hit!
A student with complex communication and mobility needs has become an internet hit after achieving hundreds of views on social media. Steven Donegan started at the Together Trust’s specialist education facility, Bridge College, after his life changed following a car accident five years … [Read more...]
Teenager encourages others to volunteer after Beechwood experience
Sixth-former Katie Huane, who volunteers at Beechwood Cancer Care Centre, is encouraging other teenagers to put something back into their community this Student Volunteering Week. Katie first came across Beechwood when she was looking for a Stockport cancer charity to support in the Greater … [Read more...]
Seashell Trust appeal for Sainsbury’s sports vouchers
Seashell Trust is making an appeal for Sainsbury's Active Kids vouchers. The disabled students at the Seashell Trust-run Royal School Manchester in Cheadle Hulme are in desperate need of new equipment. Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is giving away vouchers which shoppers can donate to the … [Read more...]
New children’s dance class at NK Theatre Arts
NK Theatre Arts is starting a new dance class for babies and toddlers. The first Get Up and Go class starts on Friday, February 26, at the Forum Theatre in Romiley from 9.30am-10am. It is aimed at children aged up to three years of age and each session costs £3 every Friday morning. "This … [Read more...]
Prest get their running shoes on for CAFT
Hot on the heels of the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) Christmas Party, Prest are swapping snow boots for running shoes to support the charity. Prest are great supporters of CAFT and sponsored their Christmas party. Now, 7 team members have bravely decided to run the Manchester 10k on … [Read more...]
Midshire named finalist in two categories at the North West Business Masters
Stockport full service office technology provider Midshire has been named as a contender in two categories at this year’s North West Business Masters. Now in its 5th year, the North West Business Masters, organised by The Business Desk, has seen another record year for entries. Celebrating … [Read more...]
Speedworks Motorsport to raise money for The Kirsty Club
Bredbury-based Speedworks Motorsport has teamed up with The Kirsty Club to help raise vital funds for Francis House Children’s Hospice. The Kirsty Club was inspired by Kirsty Howard, who was born with a rare back-to-front heart condition. With other organs also affected, in February 1999, she … [Read more...]
We are Stockport announce ‘Kindness’ winners and launch latest film
With ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ day just round the corner, WAS has been inviting nominations for its ‘Kindness in Stockport’ drive to spotlight the amazing people who make Stockport a warm and friendly place to live. And today We are Stockport are announcing the 3 winners! Each winner will receive … [Read more...]
Vernon put on a big smile for Dental Playbox Project
Children’s healthcare charity, Action for Sick Children recently visited Moss Hey primary school in Bramhall as part of their ‘Dental Playbox’ project, partly funded by Vernon Building Society. The project is designed to help young children learn both the importance of healthy eating and what to … [Read more...]