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Stepping Hill supports interns with learning difficulties

Stockport's Stepping Hill hospital has given great new opportunities to students with learning disabilities.   An expanded scheme will give young people with learning difficulties and disabilities a chance to get on-the-job training and career opportunities. Ten student interns will begin a … [Read more...]

Network Rail reopen Buxton to Stockport line

Network Rail have reopened the route between Stockport and Buxton after a landslip closed the line.  Up to 6,000 tonnes of earth and material were dislodged and washed away after the flash floods during Sunday 12 and Monday 13 June when around two inches of rain fell in two … [Read more...]

Beechwood Ball raises almost £50,000

HUNDREDS of people put their glad rags on for the Beechwood Butterfly Ball – raising almost £50,000 for the cancer care centre. The Beechwood ball, which was held at the Palace Hotel Manchester on Saturday, June 25, raised an amazing £47,500. The money was raised with the help of generous bidding … [Read more...]

Robinsons brewery launch Beer Club Live

Robinsons Brewery have partnered with 'There’s A Beer For That' to bring the first ‘Beer Club Live’ event to Stockport. The event will be held at their award-winning Visitors Centre in on Wednesday 13th July from 7pm. The event will see six handpicked ales and beers matched against a six course … [Read more...]

Life Leisure nominated as top Stockport employer

Life Leisure has been named one of best employers in Stockport as part of the Stockport Business Awards. The not for profit and charitable trust, which manages 13 sports and leisure facilities in and around Stockport and employs over 500 people, is shortlisted in the ‘Employer of the Year’ … [Read more...]

Ashcroft reacts following vote to exit the EU

A few weeks ago and well ahead of the EU Referendum, leading UK economist John Ashcroft spoke to a group of Marketing Stockport members about the pros and cons of staying in the EU or leaving the EU. John took an impartial look at the economic, business, social and political cases for both sides … [Read more...]

Fresh & Love – a perfect partnership

Cheadle Royal based creative agency, the fresh Group,  have been appointed by business energy comparison site, Love Energy Savings, to work on its new brand and advertising campaign. Welcome the Love Energy Savings ‘Lovebirds’. They are the ‘perfect partners’, bonding for life and always … [Read more...]

BRC urge ‘provide certainty for business’

Commenting following the referendum result, British Retail Consortium - BRC - CEO, Helen Dickinson, said: "Keeping the cost of goods down for consumers and providing certainty for businesses must be at the heart of the Government's plans for life outside of the EU." The BRC have issued a … [Read more...]

Business programme sees Paper Salad grow

A greetings card and wrap company are flourishing thanks to a 10 session business growth programme designed to help businesses realise their growth potential. Like many small and developing businesses, growth can be stunted when the owners and senior management team are working ‘in’ the business … [Read more...]

‘CEO Fraud’ targets accounts departments

A Stockport IT solutions company is warning of the 'CEO Fraud' technique after a thwarted attempt to rob a client of £9,400. Cheadle Hulme based Amshire Solutions' client was hit upon when an email claiming to be from the "CEO" / Owner of the business was sent to a member of staff in the accounts … [Read more...]

COLLEGE SHOWCASES AT WARP FESTIVAL

Students from Together Trust's Bridge College have been taking part in The Whitworth’s Circuit WARP Festival by producing a technological installation.   The two-day free festival is set to showcase art and music from 15-25 year olds from Greater Manchester is taking place on Saturday 25 and Sunday … [Read more...]

EHL ingredients appoint quality & safety manager

EHL Ingredients has appointed Natalie Daley as its technical manager. Natalie will be responsible for product specifications, overseeing quality and food safety procedures, ensuring all food standards policies are met. She will create, amend and adapt product specifications, both for existing … [Read more...]