Following the success of the Halfords Service Revolution in 2013, fresh was delighted to be appointed once again to deliver the 2014 Halfords company conference. The ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ Company Conference 2014 was a one-day event for store managers and key support centre … [Read more...]
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ROBINSONS TACKLE THE MENAI STRAITS
A team from Robinsons Brewery, Stockport, is set to row across the Welsh Menai Straits to raise much needed funds for the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. The ‘Great Strait Raft Run’, which takes place on Sunday 1st June, will see the seven strong team, captained by … [Read more...]
LOYALTY CARD SCHEME IS A CUT ABOVE THE REST
That’s the view of Lauren Cotterill, owner of Stockport hairdressing salon Belle Amie, on Heaton Lane, who said today that business was up as a direct result of the SKone card, launched by Stockports leading commercial landlord Orbit Developments. “The SKone scheme has definitely … [Read more...]
WORLD CUP 2014 – ARE YOU READY FOR EMPLOYMENT ISSUES?
In 2 weeks, 32 teams will begin their challenge for the World Cup title in Brazil. With England’s first match taking place on 14 June, SAS Daniel's suggest that now is the time for employers to start considering the possible effects this month-long sporting event could have on … [Read more...]
21 MILLION PASSENGERS FOR MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Manchester Airport reaches 21m passengers for first time in six years Over the last year, Manchester Airport, the UK’s third busiest airport has hit the 21m passenger mark, ahead of schedule, for the first time since 2008. Since 27th May 2013, 21m passengers have used the airport, which is … [Read more...]
TAIWAN CONTRACT 2 DOWN AND 58 TO GO !
Taiwan Contract – 2 down and 58 to go! Following last year’s successful Taiwan Coast Guard contract award to supply 60 x 12VP185 propulsion engines, gearboxes, controls and monitoring equipment, MDT-UK are delighted to announce that the first set of two 12VP185 engines are … [Read more...]
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER VISITS HUGHES SAFETY SHOWERS
During a visit to the Hughes Operations Centre in Stockport, The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, met Deputy Managing Director Peter Evans and other Board members to discuss issues of particular interest to the Company. They included doing business within Europe, the role of British exporters … [Read more...]
THE STOCKPORT BIG EVENT SERIES
The Big Stockport Event Series, sponsored by Electricity North West is back for 2014, Stockport’s very own summer sporting series. The Big Event Series was launched two years ago by Life Leisure which runs sports and leisure facilities across Stockport, as a lasting legacy to the London … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT INSPIRED FASHION HATS FOR SALE AT EXHIBITION
Stockport Council’s Hat Works Museum premieres its latest exhibition ‘Making Headway - Bringing Hatting Home’ on Saturday 24th May. The unique exhibition aims to position Stockport as a centre for contemporary millinery and creativity. The town was once the centre of a thriving … [Read more...]
HEADLANDER FESTIVAL A Family friendly festival with a difference
Following last year’s resounding success, the Headlander festival returns to Bramhall for its second year! 85 acts have signed up to provide 80 hours of live music…..tipped to be yet another sell out event. Taking place on 21st and 22nd June, Headlander draws together crowds from across … [Read more...]
CBI REPORT STRONG OUTLOOK FOR MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Activity in the UK manufacturing sector remained solid in May, and output is expected to rise strongly in the next three months, the latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey shows. Output volumes continued to grow at the same rate as in the previous two months, and with stronger growth anticipated … [Read more...]
NEW ISA ALLOWANCE FROM JULY
From the 1st of July 2014, changes in the March budget mean that each of us are now able to invest “tax free” a maximum of £15,000 into a 2014/2015 ISA, as advised by Stockport based David Wherrit, MD of Investment 4 All . David has provided a summary guide to the new ISA's, … [Read more...]