The Gander programme, launched in November 2015 to bring Business and Education together in Stockport, has made a successful start to 2016. The programme aims to assist students from three local sixth form colleges, by providing support and insight into the local business community, using the … [Read more...]
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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...]
Royal Bank of Scotland funding package for engineering training company
Stockport Training Engineering Association (SETA) has invested a 'six-figure sum' to upgrade its IT system. The funding package has come from the Royal Bank of Scotland to improve the Learning and Skills Academy, create a confined Space Training Area and expand the car park facilities. This … [Read more...]
Life Leisure launches Masters swimming programme
Stockport Metro and Life Leisure have teamed up to offer swimming improvement sessions. The Stockport Metro Masters classes will be run by former GB swimmer Harry Needs at Grand Central in Stockport and at Romiley swimming pool. The programme has been launched for swimmers 18 and over to help … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport breaks record for January passengers
Almost 1.5m people travelled through Manchester Airport in January - a new record for the UK's third largest airport. In total, 1,415,735 people travelled through Manchester during the month, an increase of 7.8% on the previous year with popular destinations including Dubai, Palma and … [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...]
Shepherds Friendly Society £2,000 gift to Seashell Trust
A Cheadle mutual society has extended a friendly hand to neighbours Seashell Trust and donated over £2,000 to the charity which run the Royal School and College Manchester for students with profound disabilities and learning difficulties. Shepherds Friendly Society has named over £1,100 for … [Read more...]
New H2020 Funding Opportunities from the European Commission
New funding opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing & Processing, Energy Efficiency, Nanotech and Factories of the Future have been announced. Taking place on 8th March at Manchester Growth Company, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street, Room 6, Manchester M1 6EU, are hosting an information … [Read more...]
Hallidays publish tax tips newsletter
Hallidays February newsletter takes a look at the more serious financial issues affecting business owners, employers, employees and UK tax payers. HMRC has published updates around PAYE, the new National Living Wage, Pensions and National Insurance contributions for Apprentices. Self Employed … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport escape lounge gets luxury makeover
Manchester Airport is investing more £1.6 million on a complete overhaul of its luxury Escape Lounge in Terminal 2. The project will increase the size of the Escape Lounge by more than a third and will provide a luxurious space for passengers with the capacity increased to 212 passengers, … [Read more...]
New cafe puts trust in young people with autism
Pupils with autism from Together Trust’s Inscape House School in Cheadle are being given the chance to gain valuable skills and experience in the world of work through new business venture, Inscape Enterprises’ InCafe. InCafe opened to the public last week and is run by pupils and staff at the … [Read more...]
Free parking in Stockport’s NCP Merseyway as development gets underway
Great Egerton street car park and Merseyway ramp is to close as Bridgefield Street’s Redrock retail and leisure development begins to take shape. The remainder of the Great Egerton Street car park will be closed from 15th February as well as the ramp up to the Merseyway/Debenhams rooftop car … [Read more...]