Cheshire firm raises thousands of pounds for children in unique partnership with Barnardo’s

A unique partnership between Cheshire hygiene specialists Qualkem Brands and Barnardo’s has raised almost £12,500 to support vulnerable children. Qualkem Brands sold their much in demand Covid-busting Electrosan sanitiser, together with face coverings, with a donation from each sale going to Barnardo’s. The funding follows a donation of £11,000 of Electrosan from Qualkem Brands to Barnardo’s, in 2020, to support the …

Stafford hosts BNI’s first online only networking group as Executive Director Tony Altham outlines plans to bounce back stronger after lockdown

Staffordshire’s first online BNI networking group has been launched – and more will follow as the leading networking organisation responds to the pandemic recovery. Having attracted 10 members in a matter of weeks, BNI Executive Director Tony Altham is predicting rapid growth for BNI Samurai (Stafford). BNI is the world’s largest referral marketing organisation. Members meet in chapters weekly and …

A North Staffordshire hearing care firm has had a new website developed to spotlight the companies independence and ability to select the best available hearing solutions from across the market. Ridgways Hearing Care works with a range of hearing aid suppliers to ensure customers get the best choice of equipment available. Uniquely, the company has just four hearing solution packages, …

Record month for GRN Financial Services as owners plan a return to Leek town centre

Staffordshire Moorlands mortgage and financial services specialists GRN Financial Services say the market is so buoyant that they are processing double the amount of mortgages now than in early 2020. “We’re seeing demand hit new heights as lockdown ends so there’s clearly pent up demand in the market,” said Aga Gronkiewicz, who runs GRN Financial Services with her husband, Tom. …

New website reflects a year of development for financial expert John Capper

Finance expert John Capper has reinvented his online presence following a year of development that has seen the former accountancy firm owner help to launch new business ventures and build a portfolio of directorships and clients. John, of Barlaston, works with companies and charities across the UK and is a Director of companies including Meta Additive, of Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, a …

New UK messaging app launched leads the field in security and chat features

A new and innovative free mobile communications app that puts privacy at the heart of all it does has announced its launch. Tech entrepreneur Zabi Zamir is taking on industry giants from his small offices in Stoke-on-Trent by launching LinxApp which he says sets new standards in privacy and functionality. LinxApp, which can be downloaded here, is a real time messaging …

Spring events unveiled as Kibblestone International Scout Camp opens to the general public following a year-long Covid hibernation

Spring is here and with lockdown lifting families have the opportunity to experience the beautiful grounds of Kibblestone International Scout Camp, Staffordshire,  for the first time in over a year. Kibblestone is hosting a family Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday (4 April, 2021). Families will be challenged to follow clues to roam the Kibblestone grounds and earn Easter Eggs. …