Jobs joy as revamped Cheshire Cheese opens

Around 20 jobs will be created as an historic Buxton pub enjoys a new lease of life.  The Cheshire Cheese will reopen its doors on 17 October following a major makeover from Titanic Brewery – a company with a track record of refurbishing and reviving pubs in nearby North Staffordshire.  And the High Street venue is on the look out …

More business advice on offer as Chamber wins new mentoring money

Businesses across Staffordshire are set to benefit after the North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce won funding to extend its mentoring service.  An army of business mentors is gearing up to help Staffordshire companies to flourish.  Now John Thompson, the Chamber’s new Mentor Broker has appealed for more companies to come forward to access Let’s Do Mentoring.  John, who recently joined …

Expert warns that Government pension cap review may fail customers

Pensions expert Richard Jacobs today welcomed an Office of Fair Trading report which recommends greater transparency for pensions schemes but warned pension buyers that low management fees may not represent best value. A new OFT Report highlights high management charges, prompting the Government to consider the introduction of a cap.  But Richard, of Richard Jacobs Pensions and Trustee Services Ltd, …

Unique industry celebration features Best of British design

A resurgent, design led British industry will be celebrated at Ceramics 2013 on Thursday, 26 September.  The unique event brings together the whole of the ceramics industry – from designer makers to large tableware manufacturers and beyond.  Ceramics 2013 at the new CoRE exhibition centre, Stoke-on-Trent, is open to all and features around 40 trade stands, live demonstrations and high …

Media Training Testimonial: Neil Hooper, Managing Director, Steelite International.

I carried-out a media training session for senior executives from Steelite International and Royal Crown Derby and received some wonderful feedback: “I can thoroughly recommend Nigel Howle’s approach to media training.  Nigel gave a great insight into how the world of media operates and equipped us with the techniques to handle interviews succinctly and successfully.  The course theory sessions were …

Titanic Iceberg in fashion as Robbie Williams label Farrell launches first pop-up store with the help of his local brewery

Titanic Brewery’s Burslem roots have led to an unusual order from the town’s most famous son.   When Robbie Williams’ representatives were looking for beer to serve at the launch of the FARRELL Autumn/Winter collection they decided to call Titanic Brewery. Guests at the launch of the labels first ever store enjoyed bottles of Titanic Iceberg, shipped from the Potteries especially for …

Ceramics 2013 to Showcase Revolutionary Technology

Visitors to Ceramics 2013 will be able to learn more about revolutionary technology that could cut energy costs for the industry by up to 30 per cent.  The technology could help UK producers reduce carbon emissions at the same time as increasing profits and employment – and experts believe there could also be benefits for sectors that use advanced ceramics, …

Join Appetite for an edible, audible experience in Longton Park

Travel through time at Queens Park Longton as the Appetite arts programme once again celebrates park life in Stoke-on-Trent.  An exploration of the park, past, present and future will be told through sounds and stories at the Picnic event on Saturday, 28 September (from 3 to 5pm).  And families will have the chance to get creative in the lead up …

Funny men and women challenged to stand-up for a comedy charity challenge

Every office or factory has a comedian, or so they say.  Now a charity is giving the workplace funny man or woman a once in a lifetime chance to take the spotlight.  The Gingerbread Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, is hosting a six week comedy course culminating in a gig in front of a live audience.  The corporate comedy course has been devised …

Future ceramic designers to quiz Hemingway at Ceramics 2013

Aspiring ceramic designers will get a unique opportunity to meet UK design guru Wayne Hemingway at Ceramics 2013. More than 30 students from ceramics design courses at Staffordshire University, Newcastle-under-Lyme College and Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College are being invited to an exclusive question and answer session on design with the Red or Dead founder. Ceramics 2013 on September 26 has …