Marketing Stockport, Life Leisure and Leemic are sponsoring first Stockport Business Cup at the new Stockport Sports Village on Tuesday 2nd July. … [Read more...]
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WORLD RECORD VICTORY FOR STOCKPORT SALES MANAGER
36 MEN, TWO TEAMS, 72 HOURS AND ONE WORLD RECORD FOR GREATER MANCHESTER! Stockport Sales Manager Nick Rose is celebrating after he and his team mates smashed theGuinness World Record for the longest continuous game of 11-a-side football over the bank holiday … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT MARKET PULLING IN THE CROWDS
Stockport's famous market area is fast becoming a top weekend attraction pulling in visitors from all across the North West. The variety of events is assuring that a steady stream of new shoppers of all ages are taking part including such as the vintage markets, the teenage markets and last … [Read more...]
CELEBRATING 4TH YEAR SALES GROWTH AT BOUTINOT WINES
Stockport's BOUTINOT, the privately-owned International wine importer, producer and distributor, is celebrating year-on-year growth as sales of £95.3m have been achieved for 2012, just ahead of forecast of £95m. Gatley based Boutinot had recently been sold in a management buyout led … [Read more...]
BANK LENDING TO SMEs INCREASING VIA ENTERPRISE GUARANTEE SCHEME
Lending to small businesses is increasing as a result of Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme as reported in this morning's EN for Business. Bank lending to SMEs via the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme is on the up after the Government publicly named those failing to lend to … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER UNITED’S SIR ALEX FERGUSON TO RETIRE
After a few hours of media speculation, it has been confirmed that Sir Alex Ferguson, one of world's most successful football managers and winner of 38 trophies since taking over 1986, is to retire after the game against West Brom on May 19th. There are bound to be many Stockport fans who will be … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPO EXPOSES IMPROVED PROGRAMME
Organisers of the 2013 Stockport Expo have announced an improved programme introducing more seminars, more exhibitors and more networking opportunities. Stockport Business Expo is taking place at … [Read more...]
BOUTINOT’S CHAMPAGNE TO CAIRANNE CYCLE CHALLENGE FOR THE CHRISTIE
11 men (actually 10 men and one brave lady) with a combined age of 470 powering 22 wheels to cover 410 miles across France in just 7 days... this is the cycling challenge a team from Manchester based wine importers Boutinot have set themselves to raise £5,000 for The Christie. Inspired by … [Read more...]
CELEBRATE MUSEUMS AT NIGHT IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council run Hat Works and Staircase House are taking part in the national Museums at Night campaign by hosting two special evening events. Staircase House is hosting a supper tour flavoured with history on Friday 17th May, from 7.30pm. People will be able to journey through the house … [Read more...]
PUPILS TO BENEFIT FROM PERSONALISING EDUCATION
Children across the borough are set to benefit from a pioneering new education project run by Stockport Council. The Council is working towards all pupils having a one-page profile and is the first local authority in the country to commit to this approach. 23 schools in … [Read more...]
SCHOOLS URGED TO ENSURE LEGAL POLICIES ARE FIT FOR PURPOSE
Schools are being urged to make sure their policies are up to scratch after a Stockport law firm noticed a rise in the number of enquiries from education institutions. SAS Daniels LLP has seen an increase in recent months in the number of primary and secondary schools seeking advice on … [Read more...]
FAMILIES URGED NOT TO MISS OUT ON FREE SCHOOL MEALS
Stockport Council is encouraging families who are entitled to Free School Meals not to miss out. Some Stockport families are still paying for school meals for their child when they do not have to. They could be claiming up to £350 a year for each … [Read more...]