Hughes Safety Showers Group Sales Director, Paul Darlington, has joined an elite group of North West businessmen. As an Export Champion Paul is taking up the challenge to encourage and inspire the next generation of exporters in the region. Paul (pictured left) has been … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
MIDSHIRE LAUNCH CAMERA COMPETITION TO CELEBRATE RECORD SALES
Stockport based Midshire Business Systems, who specialise in the installation and servicing of multi-functional printers, photocopiers and software solutions, have had a record breaking month, with the most machines sold and delivered in a January. Not a bad way to start 2014! Left: The Ricoh … [Read more...]
UK ONLINE EXPORT SALES SOAR – SECOND ONLY TO THE USA
As the High Streets still struggle to maintain footfall, double and triple digit rises in searches for UK retailers from key export markets have contributed to the UK now being the world’s second biggest online retail exporter, beaten only by the USA. These latest British Retail Consortium … [Read more...]
FANCY A CHALLENGE IN 2014 ?
Feeling energetic in 2014 - why not challenge yourself with a run, swim or cycle (or all 3 !) for theSeashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme. So if you fancy taking on Lake Windermere, the Manchester 10k or a 60 mile cycle around Cheshire and Derbyshire then see below for entry details. … [Read more...]
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ON COUNCIL EMPLOYEES WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN WORLD WAR ONE
An appeal has gone out for information on employees of the former Stockport County Borough Council who lost their lives during World War One. Terry Jackson, a member of Stockport’s 2014-2018 Commemorations Committee, is attempting to find out more about the 48 men who names are inscribed on … [Read more...]
LOCAL DOG TRAINER TAKES THE LEAD IN SAFE PLAY AWARENESS
An increase in dog attacks has led one local dog trainer to take the initiative to launch a safe play education programme to teaching children to play Woody’s Way. Tracy Chapman, a Dog Trainer & Behavioural expert with 14 years experience, runs Academy 4 Dogs - the highly … [Read more...]
THE FA CUP PAYS A VISIT TO ROBINSONS BREWERY
Join Robinsons football legend Peter Barnes at Robinsons Visitor Centre next Friday for a perfect match of football & beer! The Robinson family are delighted to announce that we have secured the FA Cup, courtesy of Manchester FA on Friday 7th February at Robinsons Visitors Centre, Apsley … [Read more...]
HOME SAFETY SCHEME HELPS PROTECT TODDLERS
In a bid to keep toddlers injury free at home Stockport Council has teamed up with Stockport Homes to offer the Home Safety Scheme. The scheme offers eligible Stockport Homes tenants who are parents the opportunity to have stair-gates, drawer and cupboard locks, fireguards and blind cord … [Read more...]
NEW HOME FOR A FAMILY IN STOCKPORT
A Stockport family will benefit from a new home as a result of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) ‘Empty to Plenty’ scheme. The house in Larkhill Road, Stockport had been empty for over seven years before it was purchased and fully refurbished using funding made … [Read more...]
BRITISH CHAMBER of TRADE ISSUE SURVEY TO UK BUSINESSES
The British Chambers of Commerce and the Accredited Chamber of Commerce Network have distributed a survey to UK businesses to help them to understand the issues and challenges facing business today. The organisations support and advise businesses as they seek out and develop new … [Read more...]
RYANAIR TO ALLOCATE SEATS ON ALL FLIGHTS
Ryanair, a European low fares airline, have confirmed that all Ryanair flights will operate with allocated seats, allowing all Ryanair customers to choose their preferred seats in advance. Ryanair customers can select their preferred allocated seat either when booking or when checking-in … [Read more...]
UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS REACH RECORD HIGH
Figures released by UCAS show that the number of 18-year olds in England applying to university has reached a record high. The application rate for 18-year-olds in England has increased to its highest ever level of 34.8%. The rate of disadvantaged young people in England has also increased to its … [Read more...]