Woodbank Wood in Stockport won a silver award in the prestigious Royal Forestry Society's - Excellence in Forestry Awards 2013. Stockport Council’s Woodbank Wood, which was entered in the Urban Forestry category in the North West awards, runs adjacent to the River Goyt from Woodbank … [Read more...]
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MANCHESTER AIRPORT ESCAPE LOUNGE WINS GLOBAL AWARD
Manchester Airport’s Escape Lounge has won a prestigious global award in the Priority Pass of the Year awards. The Terminal One Escape Lounge has been announced as winner of the Best Staff category, beating off competition from over 600 lounges around the … [Read more...]
‘H’ STEPS BACK INTO THE ROLE OF JOSEPH at STOCKPORT PLAZA
Fresh from the hit television series STEPS: On the Road Again and a subsequent 20 date sold out Arena Tour, Ian ‘H’ Watkins is delighted to reprise the role of Joseph which he first played in London’s West End in 2005. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat opens … [Read more...]
HSE GUIDANCE ON WORKING ALONE
The latest Health and Safety Executive newsletter offers useful guidance on how to deal with employees who work alone. … [Read more...]
"AWARDS ARE A WIN WIN FOR BUSINESS"
Many businesses have already entered or been nominated for the Stockport Business Awards 2013 but whether you win or not, taking part can be a winning process for businesses. Marketing Stockport members Tony Hughes, CEO of Hughes Safety Showers, provided some sound advice: … [Read more...]
FUNDING BOOST FOR WELLBEING PROJECTS
Stockport Council has been awarded funding from the Big Lottery which will be used to enhance the wellbeing of residents. The funding will be used to support community based projects that encourage healthier eating, physical activity and positive mental health – part of the … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT LAUNCHES NEW CHAPERONE SERVICE
Manchester Airport is launching a new trial initiative this week of ‘Friendly Guides’ to help those who require assistance with navigating in and around the airport, including through security. Passengers using the … [Read more...]
DJS CELEBRATE FIRST SUCCESSFUL APPRENTICESHIP
DJS Research Ltd are pleased to announce that Kieran Heald has been promoted to IT Administrator following the successful completion of his apprenticeship. Kieran started with DJS Research in May 2012 and studied at Stockport College for one day each week. Following his promotion, Kieran has … [Read more...]
NEW APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME FOR RETAILERS & MARKET TRADERS
The National Skills Academy for Retail has announced that a new scheme designed to help retailers and market traders to recruit talented apprentices is set to launch across the UK this summer. The Retail Apprenticeship Scheme (RAS) was piloted last year in a select number of cities but will … [Read more...]
BOOK NOW – SOUTH MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM EVENT
South Manchester International Trade Forum, a partnership between Stockport Council, RBS and UK Trade & Investment, are hosting their next event on Wednesday 19th June at Cheadle House De Vere on Cheadle Royal Business Park. The topic, 'Accessing New Markets = Increased Profitability' … [Read more...]
ROADWORKS UPDATE IN STOCKPORT
Lane restrictions will be in operation on London Road in Hazel Grove at the junction of Grosvenor Street and Brewers Green to allow Electricity North West to carry out work. The work will take place on Sunday 30th June. Stop/Go Boards will be in use on the High Street in Cheadle adjacent to … [Read more...]
SOUTER PR TO RUN STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS PRESS OFFICE
Stockport PR agency, Souter PR, is running the press office for the Stockport Business Awards for the second consecutive year. The agency will be delivering the media relations for the event again, profiling award categories, shortlisted candidates and finalists through a regular slot in the … [Read more...]