North West IT support experts Amshire are looking forward to further expansion as they celebrate 21 years in Business. Cheadle Hulme based Amshire have achieved regular growth and established a reputation as a trusted partner to businesses in the Stockport area and beyond. Established by Trevor Taylor in early 1995, Amshire began trading from a small office with three members …
Chris is the UK’s best tax student
A tax manager at Stoke-on-Trent accountancy company Geens has achieved national recognition after passing his professional examinations with flying colours. Chris Beeston scored top marks for students across the UK sitting the Chartered Institute of Taxation CTA examinations. His achievements will be recognised with two awards, the Spofforth Medal for the highest mark in the advisory paper on inheritance tax, …
Alice Charity excited by the support of Michelin staff in Stoke-on-Trent
A charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable families living in North Staffordshire has received a huge boost from tyre giants, Michelin Workers at the Stoke-on-Trent Michelin plant and offices have voted to adopt the Alice Charity as their charity of the year. It’s a major coup for Alice which was started just five years ago by a North Staffordshire mother and …
Woolcool to launch life-saving pharmaceutical packaging brand LifeGuardian at European Cold Chain expo
Photo: Angela Morris and Keith Spilsbury launch Woolcool LifeGuardian. A revolutionary new wool packaging product, which is set to save lives across the globe and create jobs in Staffordshire, will be launched to the world’s pharmaceutical companies at an international exhibition in January. LifeGuardian, by Staffordshire packaging experts Woolcool, exceeds World Health Organisation standards for transportation of medicines and vaccines. …
Mokk Lads and friends to play world tour of Macclesfield
Macc Lads tribute band the Mokk Lads have unveiled plans for a World Tour…of Macclesfield. The four piece, with members from Macclesfield, Leeds and Norway, will play in the Cheshire town in January, 2016. And they will be accompanied by their own 20-strong Norwegian fan club as they play at the Swan With Two Necks, Chestergate, Macclesfield, on Saturday, January …
New Landlord Andy cooks up a local recipe for success at Ye Olde Kings Arms
new landlord is looking to work with Congleton and South Cheshire food producers as he brings a totally local concept to Ye Olde Kings Arms. Andy Downs has taken on the 16th century Titanic Brewery pub in Congleton’s High Street. He has revamped the pubs menu and launched a campaign to serve as much local produce as possible. “I have …
German foodies box clever with Woolcool
Food packaging innovators Woolcool are riding a new trend of online food buying in Germany. The Stone based company’s environmentally friendly packaging has become the product of choice for German online food retailers. Woolcool has taken on a German sales person as awareness of its packaging grows in mainland Europe. “While the online mail order food sector has been strong …
Stafford’s first Burlesque class thrills women from 20 to 65
Ladies from the age of 20 to 65 are donning a feather bower and stockings to join Stafford’s first Burlesque dance workshop. There has been a huge response to the new classes at the Groove Academy with women using the dance classes to gain confidence. “We didn’t really know how people would react when we decided to teach burlesque dancing …
Rydale Roofing develops new training suite
North Staffordshire based Rydale Roofing has revamped its head office to provide state of the art training facilities. The company has invested £43.000 on a refurbishment programme which included the installation of a mezzanine floor and the creation of a training suite at their base on the Silverdale Enterprise Park. Rydale Roofing has developed training programmes for all staff and …
Mentor helps Stafford business and MD to plan a healthy future
Client: Stafford Industrial Supplies, Stafford. Mentor: Alan Wyatt Programme: Let’s Do Mentoring Taking time out may seem a pipe dream for many small business owners. But working with a mentor to achieve a better work-life balance has helped Paul Walters plot a clear path to success for Stafford Industrial Supplies. “I was running around continually fighting fires and my mentor …