Independent Stockport charity Walthew House has received a new range of visual aids, thanks in part to the Vernon Building Society’s Jubilee Fund. The latest devices, featuring some of the latest developments in magnification and digital technology, were demonstrated to representatives of the … [Read more...]
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Orbit secures future of Stockport’s ‘foodie fridays’
Orbit Developments has made sure that the future of Stockport’s popular Foodie Friday event is bright with the announcement of a 12 month headline sponsorship deal with the organisers. The partnership with the managers and licensees of Foodie Friday, worth £6,000, will help ensure that this key … [Read more...]
Stamp duty looks set to rise for additional residences
Stockport accountants Clarke Nicklin look at the possibility that stamp duty will be raised for second properties in the next budget. They warn that you may pay more for properties bought or completed after April 1 this year. “Proposals to bring in higher rates of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on … [Read more...]
Robinsons’ licensee celebrates 25 years at Woodford’s Davenport Arms
The Davenport Arms in Woodford, also known locally as The Thief’s Neck, is celebrating 25 years with licensee Yvonne Hallworth at the helm, with a special event on Saturday 27th February. The Hallworth family are the longest serving family in Robinsons 300-strong pub estate; a publican family … [Read more...]
M Photographic to work on Franklyn Golf Day for third year
Marketing Stockport member Mike Petch of M Photographic, is once again supporting the annual 'Summer Swing' golf day held by Franklyn Financial Management at the Mere Resort, near Knutsford, as they host their 2016 fundraiser this July. FFM use the annual golf day as a way of raising much needed … [Read more...]
Charter against illegal money lending launched in Offerton
Stockport Council has joined 12 partners in signing a pledge declaring a zero tolerance towards loan sharks across the borough. The Stop Loan Sharks Charter was rubber stamped yesterday (Monday 01 February) at a launch at Offerton Community Centre, where residents were trained to become … [Read more...]
Booth Ainsworth hosting FREE seminar for charities
Booth Ainsworth is hosting a free seminar for charities next week. The new accounting Statements of Recommended Practice (SORPs) that comes in next year will be discussed during the 'Hot Topics in Charity Accounts' event on February 10. The seminar will be run by accountant Peter Herbert, who … [Read more...]
New international artist in residence at the airport
Manchester Airport has commissioned its first ever international artist in residence to capture the buzz of its expanding global route network. Rob Pointon, from Cheshire, has been commissioned for the next three years. During his first year in residence, Rob has partnered with Cathay Pacific … [Read more...]
New Sharp MFP series available from Leemic
Sharp have introduced a totally NEW Colour A3 Multi-Functional Printer (MFP) series which will be available from Stockport based printer supplier, Leemic. The launch of the new products will be phased throughout 2016, with the introduction of the first three new models from the 1st February 2016 … [Read more...]
New Senior Manager at MDT-UK
On 1st January, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) welcomed a new senior manager to its Headquarters in Hazel Grove as part of some internal changes for 2016. Having spent the previous 28 years working in the rail industry, David Brennen joined MDT-UK as the company’s new General Manager - … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year lands at Manchester Airport
Chinese New Year officially landed in Manchester this morning when one of the celebration’s dancing lions and cabin crew from Hainan Airlines, which launches a direct route from Manchester to Beijing in June, arrived at Manchester Airport. To mark Hainan Airlines and Manchester Airport's … [Read more...]
Business leaders supporting the region’s young people
Business leaders convene to tackle the educational attainment and employability of the region’s young people Successfully supporting young people in education and onwards into employment is of critical importance to the economic future and growth of the North West. Some of the region’s top … [Read more...]