A battle of the sexes has broken out at long established Stoke-on-Trent accountancy practice, Geens, as staff prepare for a gruelling charity challenge. Geens’ partners, Steve Archer and Karen Lowe, will lead male and female teams as Geens attempt to raise £10,000 for the Stoke-on-Trent based Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Regain, a charity which helps injured sports men and women. …
Ex EastEnders actress joins Sir Bobby Charlton’s team to raise funds for landmine research at the Manchester 10k run
Photocall: 9am, Sunday, 26 May. Sir Bobby Charlton and his charity team at the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester. EastEnders star Kacey Ainsworth will join representatives from Manchester United’ s sponsors AON and research engineers to raise funds for locally based landmines research charity Find A Better Way at the 2013 Manchester 10k run. Thousands will take to the streets for …
Peak demand for Vintage at Derbyshire events
Derbyshire is set fair for a Summer of Vintage as traders set up their stalls in three well known venues. Fair organisers, The Vintage Suitcase, have reported high demand for pitches at the three events in Matlock, Buxton and Bakewell. Now organisers Allison Elkes and Gemma Miller are hoping to attract large crowds to the fairs in June, July and …
Corporate sponsors rally around Gingerbread man’s 192 mile marathon run
Companies are rallying around to support an ultra marathon runners efforts for a North Staffordshire charity. Andy Bush is running the equivalent of seven marathons in seven days across the fells of Northern England to raise funds for the Gingerbread Centre. A seasoned marathon runner, Andy decided to complete the challenge to mark his 50th birthday and to raise funds …
Young and old join together to create a memory mural in Stoke
Children and old people are coming together to share stories of childhood. The project will culminate in a new work of art by well known North Staffordshire artist Rob Pointon. Crossing Lines – Linking Memories has brought together children from Stoke Minster Primary School and older residents of the West End Village, Stoke. The Staffordshire Housing Association project is funded …
Prom Mum business set to give vulnerable women a new start
A group of young Stoke-on-Trent mums are looking to a brighter future after setting up a business with the support of the Gingerbread Centre. Prom Mum will provide unique dresses for sale or hire for school proms and other special occasions. The business is being run by a group of women including mums who have been supported by the Gingerbread …
Jo Glover joins Brampton Recruitment
Jo Glover Experienced recruitment consultant, Jo Glover, has become the latest addition to the team at Brampton Recruitment. Jo, from Audley, joins Newcastle-under-Lyme based Brampton from a large, national agency. Claire Leigh, Managing Director, said: “Jo has a wealth of experience, both in recruitment and, previously, in sales. I am sure she will be very welcome addition to our expanding …
Roofing Director Julie scales new heights with business know how
A roofing company director is urging the industry to reach new heights by investing in training and career development. Julie Mirowski, of Rydale Roofing, has recently graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme delivered by Aston Business School. And she is exploring ways in which her Newcastle-under-Lyme based company’s 21-strong staff can further their own qualifications. “We believe …