Congratulations to Stockport-based UK Point of Sale who were winners at last night's Manchester Evening News Business of the year awards. The family owned business won in the business under £10m turnover category. UK Point of Sale, founded 20 years ago by managing director Jason Leslie … [Read more...]
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Market Eye from Prest Financial Services
October Market Eye There is mixed news from the USA where new house building starts are up 15%, but from a very low base and new jobless claims increased after recent declines.There are concerns regarding the The Bank of England kept the Bank Rate at 0.5% and the size of the Asset Purchase … [Read more...]
Barclays help Seashell Trust keep the fox out
A bank of volunteers have stepped in after a fox caused a flap at Seashell Trust's duck house. Ten staff from Barclays built a safe home at Griffin Lodge for new feathered friends to replace the lost ducks. Griffin Lodge is the charity's residential home that supports and cares for adults with … [Read more...]
Robinsons launch e-learning training platform
Robinsons take tenancy training to new levels Cheshire-based family brewers – Frederic Robinson – have partnered with CPL Training to launch an online, e-learning training platform - www.robinsonspubtraining.co.uk across their 360 pub estate. Robinsons are committed to … [Read more...]
Robinsons Chefs Have Got The Bottle !
Cooking with Old Tom. With the challenge to dish up a recipe with beer, our nation’s favourite drink, as a key ingredient, the second ‘Have you got the bottle’ Chef’s Challenge hit new heights of drama. Not only did the finalists face Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch Celebrity … [Read more...]
Beaverbrooks Stockport
Staff at a town centre jewellers have proved total gems. They pitched for a share in a pot of charity gold for Seashell Trust's all-weather games area. Beaverbrooks donates 20 per cent of its profit each year to good causes. Each store nominates a local charity. Joanne Fitton, supervisor at … [Read more...]
Ladies Evening in aid of Genesis
Thursday 15th November 2012 8pm - 10pm In Aid of Genesis - Preventing Breast Cancer Join us for an evening of guilt-free, self indulgence at Let Loose Soft Play Centre in Hazel Grove. Be dazzled by an exclusive fashion show, hair and beauty products, manicures plus a glass of fizz and … [Read more...]
On the Beach – On the Market
Online travel specialist, On the Beach, founded in 2004 and who employ 200 staff has been put up for sale by its equity backer. It is expecting to change hands early in 2013 and to achieve a sale value of upto £100m. The proposed sale is announced despite a planned business move from its … [Read more...]
Government apprentice programme criticised by MPs
The government's apprenticeship programme has been criticised by a committee of MPs and reform is needed for success, despite 500 people joining the scheme last year. The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee 11 month report into apprenticeships urges schemes to be more ambitious and would … [Read more...]
Second Development scheme for Stockport
Following on from the news that Muse Developments have begun developing the former Grand Central area - work may begin to develop office accommodation on the site of the former Royal Mail depot in the town centre, just off Wellington Road and subject to planning approval. Phase 1 of the … [Read more...]
Joseph Rowntree Foundation is to pay staff increased living wage
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is to pay its staff the living wage, which has increased today by 25p to £7.45 per hour outside of London. The living wage is considered to be the amount of pay needed to provide an adequate standard of living, and is formulated by Loughborough … [Read more...]
Stockport Story Museum salutes local World War II Cockleshell Hero
Exhibition Preview: The Cockleshell Heroes, Stockport Story Museum, Stockport, November 9 2012 – November 10 2013 Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Admission free. "Stockport Story Museum salutes local hero's place among World War II Cockleshell Heroes" Written by Ben Miller | … [Read more...]