Prest sponsored the children’s party and this week managing director Graham Prest delighted the children with his polar bear antics as he and his colleagues from Prest helped with the entertainment before and after lunch. Prest, established in 1961 by Graham’s father James in Hazel Grove, are a … [Read more...]
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MAN staff getting into the Christmas spirit for charity
At the end of November, five boxes of staff-donated Christmas gifts were collected for onwards distribution to the Help for Heroes charity appeal Operation Christmas Cheer. On Friday, 4 December, the company welcomed pupils and staff from nearby St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School and were … [Read more...]
BMI CHEADLE HOSPITAL AWARDED QUALITY MARK
A specialist treatment centre at BMI Healthcare’s Alexandra Hospital has been recognised by Macmillan Cancer Support for its high standards of patient care. The Richmond Suite is the only location in Greater Manchester to be awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark this year. Stockport’s … [Read more...]
Robinsons launch 2016 seasonal beers
Robinsons Brewery have launched their 2016 seaonal beer line-up. The Stockport brewer is producing five new beers with one dedicated to the Euro 2016 football championships. The five new beers are: Red Jester (3.9%) - A red ale with a distinctive blackcurrant hop flavor available throughout … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group aiming to raise £1m for charity
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has chosen CLIC Sargent, the UK's leading cancer charity for children and young people, as its charity of the year Manchester Airport is hoping to raise £1m for charity next year, Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has chosen CLIC Sargent, the UK's leading cancer … [Read more...]
Manchester to Beijing flights from June 2016
To celebrate its inaugural flight in June 2016, from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Hainan Airlines has a special one off, limited introductory fare. Returns flights on the first three services (10th, 11th and 13th June) will be priced at just £484 (usual price £775), … [Read more...]
Tesco relists Allied Bakeries’ Kingsmill
Tesco is now stocking several Kingsmill products made by Allied Bakeries nine months after they were taken off the shelves. Some lines were delisted in March although Tesco continued to stock other Kingsmill goods such as wraps, crumpets and waffles, along with Allinson and Burgen bread produced … [Read more...]
Together Trust’s school breaks down barriers to learning
Together Trust has opened a new alternative education provision at School House to support young Key Stage 3 pupils aged 11 to 14 who have barriers to learning and have been or are on the cusp of being excluded from mainstream schools. School House in Droyslden, run by Cheadle based the Together … [Read more...]
Luggage-Point lands at Manchester Airport
Luggage-Point, a specialist airport services provider, has launched at Manchester Airport. The Northumberland-based company, will provide passengers with a one-stop-shop for a range of luggage services and will have a base in each terminal. Luggage-Point offers short and long-term storage, … [Read more...]
Stockport set to benefit from regional shortfall in office space
Report says around 36,000 more office workers will need to be accommodated by 2025 and Stockport is in a good position to benefit Stockport is well-placed to take up the predicted shortfall in the region’s office space. A ‘Future of Manchester’ report published by real estate adviser Savills has … [Read more...]
Robinsons reveal new look Crown Inn
The Crown Inn pub in Hawk Green has had a makeover inside and outside after investment from Robinsons and licensee Simon Hood The Crown pub in Hawk Green has re-opened following a joint investment from Robinsons Brewery and licensee Simon Hood. Robinsons’ award-winning design team removed … [Read more...]
RBS Stockport funding family business expansion
RBS Stockport's Corporate team, keen to work with SMEs in the town, have supported Hazel Grove based distributor Fletcher Stewart (Stockport) Ltd, run by brothers Ian and Nigel Fletcher. The company has acquired a new 9,000 square foot premises in Hazel Grove on Newby Road Industrial Estate, … [Read more...]