Headlander Music Festival 2014 proves a hit….…and the drumroll starts to seek sponsors for 2015… Over 6,000 partygoers gathered in the sunshine at Greater Manchester’s family-friendly music festival, Headlander, which returned to Stockport, for its second year in June. … [Read more...]
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ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET, BAKE! AT ROBINSONS MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING
Robinsons Visitors Centre in Stockport are preparing to don their aprons in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Robinsons Brewery, along with members of the local community, will come together to donate cakes, pastries and sponges all with the aim to beat last year’s total of … [Read more...]
MERSEYWAY FAMILY FUN DAY ANNOUNCED
Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport is hosting its first Family FUNdraiser event on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September, with a jam-packed line-up of exciting activities and performances set to take place over the two days, all to raise vital funds for Macmillan Cancer … [Read more...]
VERNON – CHESHIRE’S ONLY INDEPENDENT BUILDING SOCIETY
From October the familiar Cheshire Building Society name will disappear from our high streets as the brand name is being dropped by the Nationwide Building Society, which stepped in to rescue the former society during the financial crisis in 2008. Since then the Nationwide has operated behind the … [Read more...]
BRAMALL HALL CLOSES FOR RESTORATION AND REFURBISHMENT
Stockport's Bramall Hall is due to close for refurbishment from Monday 29th September 2014 for 18 months whilst repairs and improvements are carried out following a grant of £1.6 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Hall is due to re-open to the public in spring 2016 once all the … [Read more...]
NEW METROLINK TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT DRIVERS START TRAINING EARLY!
Metrolink’s new line to Wythenshawe and Manchester Airport is getting ready for take-off over a year early, as tram drivers take their first training sessions on the route. While trams will become a familiar sight on the new 15-stop line, passengers are being reminded that they … [Read more...]
SPORTS STAR HEADS LINE OF CELEBRITIES AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Sports broadcaster and former England footballer Gary Lineker will head the line-up of celebrity support for Manchester Airport’s runway run in aid of two special children’s charities this Sunday (September 21.) Gary will be among the famous faces at the start of the four kilometre … [Read more...]
CDL APPOINTS TELEMATICS BUSINESS MANAGER
Stockport based Insurance software house, CDL, has appointed Luke Anyon to the role of Telematics Business Manager, where he will take strategic ownership of CDL’s market leading position in the expanding field of telematics solutions. In his new role, Luke will drive the development … [Read more...]
SPORT ENGLAND FUND LifeLEISURE’S ACTISPORT PROJECT
Following its previous success, LifeLEISURE are once again delivering the innovative actiSPORT project through funding from Sport England. Life Leisure are looking for 150 local people, who are currently inactive (participating in less than 30 minutes of active sport each week) to sign up for the … [Read more...]
ORBIT TO DO THE TRIPLE IN THE STOCKPORT 10K!
Orbit Developments are looking for a triple win in this weekend’s Stockport 10k and entered 3 teams to take part in the race this Sunday. All 3 teams are running to support local charity Millie’s Trust and are looking to local businesses for support in raising much needed funds. … [Read more...]
THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
This week's Stockport Express business news includes the launch of Hallidays Business AM, Stockport's heritage - a view from Richard at Marketing Stockport, Stockport Business Awards and Gorvins in the spotlight. … [Read more...]
OLD TOM AND DIZZY BLONDE SHINE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BEER CHALLENGE 2014
Robinsons Brewery is celebrating after Old Tom and Dizzy Blonde have scooped two coveted awards at the 2014 International Beer Challenge. Old Tom awarded Silver and Dizzy Blonde awarded Bronze at IBC Awards Now in its 18th year, the International Beer Challenge comprises of 18 judges, … [Read more...]