Boutinot Wines, based in Gatley, Stockport, is delighted to have been awarded the 'Merchant of the Year' title in 2013 by the Sommelier Wine Awards – for the 5th consecutive year. The competition is dedicated to the on trade, and judged by prominent sommeliers, restaurateurs, and … [Read more...]
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CDL STOCKPORT’S NEW RIVERFRONT CAMPUS UNDERWAY
Work has got underway on the construction of insurance software house CDL’s new riverfront campus on King’s Reach Road in Stockport. CDL Group Chairman, Tom Hogg, who founded the business in 1977, was joined by Councillor Iain Roberts, Executive Member for Economic Development and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S TONY HUGHES TAKES SME BANK ISSUES TO WESTMINSTER
Tony Hughes, Managing Director of Bredbury based Hughes Safety Showers, is leading a high profile campaign to put pressure on banks to support businesses and particularly SME's. Tony's recent meeting with the Financial Secretary to the UK Treasury … [Read more...]
VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY SUPPORTS MELLOR CHARITY
Another of Stockport's charities to benefit from the Vernon Building Society 2012 Jubilee Fund is Mellor Country House, a charity which provides respite breaks to around 1,000 people per year who may not otherwise get the chance to holiday in the countryside due to financial hardship, mental … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CELEBRATES ADULT LEARNERS’ WEEK
Stockport Council has organised several events to celebrate Adult Learners’ Week 2013 which runs from Saturday 18th May to Friday 24th May. The Council’s Continuing Education Service, which provides lifelong learning courses for thousands of people across the borough, has organised … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT STUDENTS ‘MADE UP’ WITH END OF YEAR SHOW
Around 20 Media Make-up students showcased their own designs and costumes on the catwalk for their Final Show, in the Peter Barkworth Theatre at Stockport College. The show was a sell-out and the packed audience was spellbound by the quality of the work presented on the night, which was … [Read more...]
ADIDAS TWEETS ITS WAY TO THE TOP OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA LEAGUE
North West-based giant Adidas is leading the way when it comes to making an impact on social media, according to a major new piece of research from Admiral PR. Of the 200 biggest companies in the North West and North East of England, the top performer on social media is Adidas with a further … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS APPOINTS THREE PARTNERS
North West law firm SAS Daniels LLP has announced three new appointments to its partnership, as it targets continued growth in 2013. The firm has appointed Karen Barker, Bik-ki Irving and Nicola McInnes and as partners at three of its … [Read more...]
TROOPER GOES ON TOUR IN 30 ROBINSONS Pubs
To celebrate the release of TROOPER Robinsons have confirmed that visitors will be able to raise one of the very first pints of TROOPER draught ale in 30 selected Robinsons pubs from today, Thursday 9th May. The selected pubs are located around Cheshire, Manchester, Cumbria , Derbyshire, … [Read more...]
APRIL SALES AFFECTED BY EARLY EASTER
April figures from the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor have shown UK retail sales values were down 2.2% on a like-for-like basis from April 2012, when they had declined 3.3% on the preceding year. On a total basis, sales were down 0.6%, against a 1.0% decline in April 2012. The British Retail … [Read more...]
SCHOOLS TAKE PART IN BIKE AND SCOOT EVENT
Schools from across the borough are taking part in this year’s ‘bike and scoot’ initiative supported by Stockport Council. The Council’s ‘bike and scoot’ initiative encourages pupils, parents and staff to ride or scoot to school in a bid to reduce … [Read more...]
5-A-SIDE BUSINESS CUP COMPETITION
Marketing Stockport, Life Leisure and Leemic are sponsoring first Stockport Business Cup at the new Stockport Sports Village on Tuesday 2nd July. … [Read more...]