Stockport brewery and pub company, Robinsons, have completed £1.25 million of investment in a single month with the refurbishment of three of its tenanted Cheshire pubs. The Hawk Inn in Haslington, The Unicorn in Congleton, and The Swan & Chequers in Sandbach all saw the completion of … [Read more...]
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Robinsons becomes first carbon literate brewery
Stockport family-owned brewery, Robinsons, has begun delivering training to have their entire head office team Carbon Literate within a year. The 185-year-old brewery is the first brewery and pub company to have actioned a commitment to a carbon literate workforce, and has launched a dedicated … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery marks retirement of pub landlord after 42 years service
Landlord of The Fox near New Mills, Terry Wild, has announced his retirement after 42 years at the helm of the pub, which is owned by Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery. The Fox, in the village of Brookbottom near New Mills in Derbyshire, is one of Robinsons' oldest pubs, purchased by the … [Read more...]
Stockport County aims for Runaway success with new Pale Ale
Stockport County have collaborated with local brewery Runaway to create a new Pale Ale, which will be sold exclusively on matchdays in the County Courtyard and at Runaway Brewery. ‘Cheers, Thank You Pale’ is a 4% pale ale offering citrus notes with a clean and refreshing bitterness, delivering a … [Read more...]
Alcohol duty changes come into force
Major reforms to alcohol duty have come into force from today (1st August), bringing tax paid in line with alcohol strength, and reducing the duty on draught products in pubs. The changes were first announced at the Autumn Budget in 2021 to modernise a system that had been in place for 140 years. … [Read more...]
Further awards for Stepping Hill catering team
The catering team at Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital has won further acclaim after taking home both national and regional awards. They have won the ‘Team of the Year’ award at this year’s national Health Estates and Facilities Management Association (HEFMA) awards, while assistant catering … [Read more...]
BID Manager leaves Totally Stockport
The Manager of Stockport’s Business Improvement District (BID), Totally Stockport, is leaving after 6 years in the role. Paul Taylor, who along with fellow Directors at Vision Stockport was instrumental in establishing a BID in Stockport, is leaving his position to concentrate on his broadcast, … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery completes largest investment yet on Yorkshire inn
Robinsons Brewery has completed an extensive renovation of the Tempest Arms, a 17th century inn situated on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales – their largest pub investment to date. Following a five-month closure, the Inn now presents a brand new look, including a full refurbishment of … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery reports increased profits following ongoing investment in pub estate
Robinsons Brewery announce another year of increased operating profits despite the challenging economic climate that the hospitality and brewing industry has faced. The sixth-generation Stockport-based family brewers generated an operating profit of £5.9 million and invested a further £7.7 … [Read more...]
Aldi calls on more businesses to become suppliers
Aldi is looking to expand the number of UK suppliers the supermarket chain deals with, as part of an ongoing drive to support British small businesses. The German discounter has put a call out for more small businesses from all regions of the UK to look to put their products in Aldi stores … [Read more...]
Blossoms frontman to open Underbanks cocktail bar
A new cocktail bar is to open in Stockport town centre's Underbanks district run by Blossoms frontman, Tom Ogden and his wife, Katie. The Bohemian Arts Clubs will occupy a three storey building on Lower Hillgate, accessed by a speakeasy entrance on Coopers Brow. The ground floor will be given … [Read more...]
Two Stockport manufacturers recognised in Made Smarter Awards
Two manufacturers in Stockport were among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, recognising their efforts towards improving productivity through digital technology. Firstplay Dietary Foods, a specialist food manufacturer, and Arden Dies, a die and tooling manufacture were named among … [Read more...]
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