Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has raised over £1,500 for local causes with their 2015 ‘Celebrating Stockport’ calendar. The calendar features photographs of local landmarks in Stockport chosen from over 250 entries to the Vernon’s photography competition last … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT COLLEGE ACCOUNTANCY TUTOR IS NUMBER 1
A Stockport College tutor has been recognised as the best teacher at a national awards ceremony for the accountancy sector. Stephen Field, who teaches Association of Accountancy Technician (AAT) programmes at the Wellington Road campus, won ‘Public Sector Lecturer of the … [Read more...]
EXPERTS IN STOCKPORT GATHER TO TACKLE CARE IN LATER LIFE CRISIS
Experts gathering for the first ever 'Caring Week' at Gorvins Solicitors in Stockport next month have revealed that few of us know what options there are for care in later life. David Moore from Home Instead Senior Care, one of the principal sponsors of the week, said: “The lack of … [Read more...]
PRINT APPROVED CELEBRATES 3000th ORDER
Strines based Stockport business Print Approved has just celebrated their 3000th order from long-standing and valued client Cheshire Lawns and an order for leaflets and business cards in readiness for their Spring marketing campaign. Steve Bate, Managing Director (left) comments: … [Read more...]
SPONSOR SOUGHT FOR JUNIOR RUGBY TOURNAMENT
Heaton Moor Rugby Club is looking for people and businesses in Stockport, across Greater Manchester and the surrounding area to become a sponsor of its junior tournament. Sponsorship packages start at just £50 – call Paul Bailey on 07532 000727 for more details. The … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS LAUNCH FREE HOSPITALITY TRAINING COURSES
As part of their continual investment into skills training for pubs across the North West, Stockport brewer Robinsons are launching a series of free training courses to local publicans, existing hospitality staff or anyone looking to enter the hospitality industry. The only expense is an … [Read more...]
PARiS AND LifeLEISURE MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
The PARiS scheme (Physical Activity Referral in Stockport), a joint partnership between Life Leisure and Public Health in Stockport, have made a world of difference to the health and wellbeing of a Stockport man. The PARiS scheme provides specialist advice, activity sessions and support for … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's business pages: Subway completes Cheadle Hulme's shoppng village; Clarke Nicklin talk Auto-Enrolment; colleges and the Council support Stockport students with internships; local engineering company secures funding; new children's nursery opens in Bramhall. … [Read more...]
NEW BARCELONA ROUTE FROM MANCHESTER AIRPORT
A new direct service from Manchester to Barcelona is set to launch this summer. Vueling, the Barcelona-based airline, part of International Airlines Group (IAG), is set to launch a direct service in June 2015, commencing Friday 19th. The route will be operated by an Airbus A320, with capacity for … [Read more...]
NEW HEAD OF FINANCE FOR THE VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY
Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has appointed Laura Shaw as Head of Finance. Laura qualified as a Chartered Accountant at PwC in 1998 and has previously held roles at the Leek United and Britannia Building Societies. Chief Executive of Vernon Building Society, Mike Hanson, … [Read more...]
TWO LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS AWARDED BUILDINGS INVESTMENT
Schools Minister David Laws has announced that the next phase of the Priority Schools Building Programme, a £2bn government scheme to rebuild those schools across the country suffering most from wear and tear, includes two local primary schools. Both Cheadle Primary School on … [Read more...]
FIRST FEMALE BISHOP BACKS AIRPORT’S ANTI-TRAFFICKING CAMPAIGN
The Church of England’s first female bishop, The Right Reverend Libby Lane, who made history last month when she was ordained as the new Bishop of Stockport, made one of her first official public appearances in her new role, to launch Manchester Airport’s TRAVEL SAFE WEEK, an initiative … [Read more...]