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Robinsons launch ‘Best in Glass’ quality assurance scheme

180-year-old Stockport-based family brewers, ROBINSONS, have launched a new quality assurance scheme – ‘Best in Glass’ – in a quest to improve beer quality across their 260-strong tenanted and managed pub estate. For the first time this new initiative will seamlessly knit together Robinsons annual … [Read more...]

Street Party kicks off £250,000 to build Stockport Soho

Plans for a £250,000 salon and hairdressing academy and creation of Stockport Soho have been unveiled as celebrity hairdressers Kristian Evans and Naomi Graham hosted a street party in Stockport. Kristian and Naomi, owners of Tramp Hair Boutique, are leading a style-led regeneration designed to … [Read more...]

Sports Direct pays £90m for House of Fraser

House of Fraser rescued by Sports Direct's owner Mike Ashley saving thousands of jobs throughout the UK. Earlier this morning House of Fraser had entered administration after talks with potential buyers Cenbest and C.banner and its creditors had failed to reach a satisfactory conclusion. Just … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Dress down Friday – what’s the etiquette?

Dress down Friday is becoming popular in many businesses and organisations. But it's not just Friday where we have seen this shift.  Many organisations have accepted the removal of the tie or formal suit for a more casual jacket and trousers for men and smarter casual attire  for women during the … [Read more...]

Tramp to Launch Hair Academy in Stockport Soho

Rock & roll hairstylists Tramp are behind a £250,000 investment to rejuvenate part of Stockport's historic Underbanks areas into a multi-use headquarters and have grand ambitions to lead a bohemian style regeneration of the area, which they have dubbed Stockport Soho. Tramp are working with … [Read more...]

Iron Maiden’s TROOPER beer a big hit with Virgin customers

Virgin Trains has partnered with rock legends Iron Maiden and Stockport based brewery Robinsons to offer their customers one of the most unique beers around, TROOPER. The multiple award-winning TROOPER beer, which takes its name from the classic IRON MAIDEN song of the same name, is now available … [Read more...]

Robinsons release seasonal ale: Blonde, James Blonde

Stockport-based Robinsons Brewery, have released a brand new suave and sophisticated 'double oh heaven' seasonal beer with a licence to refresh. The name’s ‘Blonde, James Blonde’; a sharp fruity ale that’s, you guessed it, blonde, and available for two months throughout August and September. With … [Read more...]

Robinsons pull 1 million pints for Co-op beers

Leading community retailer, Co-op and the historic family-run brewery, Robinsons, have served consumers well with a range of Co-op beers. Back in March 2017, the two iconic North West community brands – Co-op and Robinsons, born within six years of each other in neighbouring counties – came … [Read more...]

Stockport charity appeals for digitally-savvy volunteers

A Stockport charity has put out an urgent appeal for help from digitally-savvy volunteers happy to donate time to help out their online retail team. St Ann’s Hospice is appealing for local people who may be able to help them grow the income from their eBay and Amazon shops, by volunteering a few … [Read more...]

Merseyway Stockport selects Charity of the Year

Merseyway Stockport, the town centre's shopping centre, has selected Independent Options Children and Family Centre as its Charity of the Year. Independent Options in Hazel Grove provides inclusive play opportunities in a safe and welcoming environment for local children with learning disabilities … [Read more...]

Robinsons BBQ for Help for Heroes

Staff members from Stockport based Robinsons Brewery took part in the first ever ‘BBQ for Heroes and Pub Takeover’ and helped to raise over £650 for Help for Heroes. The team, comprising of members from Robinsons’ Managed House Operations Team, served drinks and barbequed tasty treats throughout … [Read more...]

Beechwood Summer Fair – this Saturday!

The annual Beechwood Summer Fair is taking place this Saturday, 23rd June, at the Beechwood Cancer CareCentre in Chelford Grove, Stockport. Taking place from 10.30am to 12.30pm, visitors will be treated to all the fun of the fair tombola, cakes, toys etc. With the best bacon butties in Stockport, … [Read more...]