Local mortgage lender Vernon Building Society is hosting a big band concert to benefit Stockport Foodbank and the Furniture Station, both in Hazel Grove. The Big Band and Swing Night will feature the championship standard Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Brass Band and Wilmslow’s … [Read more...]
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SOUTER PR HANDLES WHEELIE GOOD CAMPAIGN FOR FIFTH YEAR
Souter PR has launched year five of accident management specialist EasiDrive’s community giving fund www.wheelsforgood.com. The scheme has £50,000 to give away this year in support of worthy, wheels-related charities across the UK. Designed to support EasiDrive’s network of … [Read more...]
SK & AWAY AT HIMALAYAS TEA
The next venue for the SK & Away gathering is the fantastic Himalayas Tea in Stockport's Mersey Square - a true hidden gem! The tea bar has hundred of different tea's, with something for everybody's taste, and hosts regular tea tasting sessions, afternoon tea's and private parties. They … [Read more...]
SHORTLIST FOR NORTHERN & TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS RAIL OPERATORS REVEALED
Three companies have been shortlisted to run the Northern franchise and 3 are being considered for the TransPennine Express franchise. Train companies that are in the running to transform rail services across the north have been announced by the government today (19 August 2014). Three … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS LLP HOSTS ‘LIVING & AGEING WELL IN THE HEATONS’
North West law firm, SAS Daniels LLP, is offering residents in The Heatons, located in Greater Manchester, an opportunity to learn more about future planning for living and ageing well for when they retire. Today, 17% of people living in The Heatons are aged over 65; that's 11,900 people who … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOMES SHORTLISTED FOR TWO APSE AWARDS
Stockport Homes has been named as a finalist in two categories at this year's Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Service awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Nottingham Ice Arena on Thursday 11 September 2014. Stockport Homes has been shortlisted in the … [Read more...]
GREATER FREEDOM TO START AND GROW BUSINESS FROM HOME
Budding entrepreneurs will be given greater freedom to start and grow a business from their home under new measures as the Government announced a new package last Friday, 15th August. government announces new package to support home-based entrepreneurs 2.9 million home-based … [Read more...]
TONY’S TWO MINUTE TREADMILL CHALLENGE
Gym enthusiast Tony Hatton from Woodley in Stockport, who was told he would never walk again is about to take on an amazing challenge to raise funds for two local charities. On 1st September the 64 year old who suffered a stroke ten years ago leaving him paralysed and unable to move, aims … [Read more...]
RAIL INVESTMENT TO CONNECT NORTHERN CITIES ‘VITAL’
Long-overdue rail investment in the north is vital in a country with “biggest regional disparities in Europe” according to the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA). The Government’s new commitment to create a high-speed rail link between England’s northern … [Read more...]
VERNON’S CALENDAR COMPETITION ATTRACTS FABULOUS PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographs of the local area have been flooding in for Vernon Building Society’s calendar competition which has attracted some really stunning images. The local mortgage lender has received over 200 entries featuring scenes across Stockport and the surrounding areas including the town … [Read more...]
PUBLIC SUPPORT SOUGHT FOR STEPPING HILL TO BE A SPECIALIST CENTRE
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking support for Stepping Hill Hospital to be awarded Specialist Centre status following a public consultation and review of health services in the Greater Manchester area. Healthier Together is the name of a review of health services in Greater Manchester to … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST’S SUPPORT OF SOLOMON PROJECT ENSURES HEALTHIER CHILDREN
Fairhurst Estates have been supporting and offering sponsorship to “The Solomon Project,” which provides a daily school meal for some of the hungriest children in Kenya. Left: Children from the Solomon Project benefit from Fairhurst's support The charity is … [Read more...]