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...]
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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...]
POWERCHAIR FOOTBALLERS PROMOTED BY MIDSHIRES
After just four months a Powerchair Football Team will finally join the regional league, thanks to sponsorship from national business systems company Midshire. The team, made up of footballers with a range of disabilities who play using modified electric wheelchairs, has been unable to play … [Read more...]
MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK ATTENDS MEET THE BUYER 2013
Last month, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) attended the annual Meet the Buyer event held at Stockport Town Hall. Arranged by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, this event gave some 200 local businesses the opportunity to meet purchasing departments from Stockport’s leading … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS BIG SEND OFF FOR RETIRING MANAGER
Trevor Heywood, Payroll and HR Manager at Hallidays Business Advisors and Accountants in Stockport, has retired after 8 years with the company. Trevor, 64, joined Hallidays in 2005 bringing over 35 years experience of working in private sector industry to the role. During his time at Hallidays, … [Read more...]
INTERIOR DESIGN STUDENTS REVAMP STOCKPORT RESTAURANT
Interior Design students at from Stockport College have been turning their hands to an intense design project by putting together ideas to create a fresh new look for Heaton Moor restaurant Damson. The students, who are all currently studying the 1st year of their Foundation Degree in … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER VOTED BRITAIN’S BEST AIRPORT
Manchester Airport has been named by travellers as the best in the UK, according to a survey by Skyscanner and featured on Travelbite. Manchester's Ringway is the third busiest in the country, welcoming nearly 20 million passengers each year. It has been voted as having the best customer … [Read more...]