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...]
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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...]
Watch out – New Year resolutions to exercise are about to expire!
It's ground hog day! According to research, the last week in January is when people start to waver and the first & second week of February is when most people who made the great resolution to exercise more, get fitter and healthier stop altogether. Life Leisure in Stockport has identified the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council adopts ‘Fostering Friendly Policy’ for their staff
Stockport Council is supporting a new initiative to help their staff who want to foster get the extra support they need to help balance fostering with their other working commitments. The council has adopted a ‘Fostering Friendly Policy’ which gives five days’ extra leave to any employee who is … [Read more...]
Stockport cancer care centre is looking for new volunteers
Stockport’s Beechwood Cancer Care Centre is looking for new volunteers to help support the charity in 2016 and beyond. A new volunteer in 2016 is Jean Fairhurst who decided, after taking early retirement from 37 years in education, that she wanted a new challenge. Jean has had friends and … [Read more...]
Opportunity for local businesses to help deliver Government’s 2021 census
The Government is inviting local businesses to attend a briefing to find out how they can get involved with Office for National Statistics to deliver the 2021 Census. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is currently finalising its procurement plans for the planning and delivery of the … [Read more...]
Robinsons present their latest seasonal ale, Red Jester
Robinsons Brewery have launched their first limited edition seasonal ale of 2016, Red Jester; available throughout February and March. Inspired by the Harlequin jester of medieval history, folk law and legend, Red Jester is a lively 3.9% ABV premium ruby red ale with a distinctive … [Read more...]