Simon Carlin has cooked up a recipe for success after taking on a dream opportunity to run a restaurant and café for Staffordshire Housing Group. Former sales manager Simon was among applicants when the Stoke based housing association offered the chance to a caterer to establish a business at the West End Village. After coming out of a contract with …
Gingerbread Centre families to benefit from carol services at Lichfield Cathedral
A charity which provides long term support for homeless families in North Staffordshire is set to benefit from Christmas festivities at Lichfield Cathedral. The Gingerbread Centre has been chosen by the Church of England Diocese of Lichfield to receive gifts left by visitors to the cathedral. The presents will be given to three charities including the Gingerbread Centre, Stoke-on-Trent. Gingerbread …
Christmas themed Snow White figurine launch brings festive cheer to the English Ladies Co.
A limited edition figurine depicting Snow White in a Christmas cloak has been launched following the success of an exclusive deal between the English Ladies fine china company and the Disney Corporation. The Stoke-on-Trent business has seen high demand after it unveiled three Disney Princess fine bone china figurines in summer 2016. More than a 1,000 of the …
Tea room opens its doors to combat loneliness this Christmas
A Gnosall tea room is to throw open its doors to people who face a Christmas alone. Lily’s Secret Vintage Tea Room will provide free coffee, mince pies, Christmas music and a fun festive quiz on Friday, December 23. The tea room, which is tucked away inside Swan Pit Nursery, Gnosall, will be open between 10am and 1pm for people …
Inspired celebrate a decade of growth and innovation
Inspired Film and Video is celebrating a decade of growth and innovation which has seen the company gain a major domestic and international reputation. Films by Stoke based Inspired now feature on television across the globe and the company has helped to promote their home city through a series of award winning documentaries. Inspired’s work for business, charities and in …
Kate teaches the world to dance at international Salsa slam
A Stafford and Stone dance teacher taught pupils from across the word to Salsa at a dance convention on Jersey. Kate Beauchamp was among a handpicked list of instructors for the world-renowned Jersey Salsa Slam – and she took along 28 local dancers to join in the fun. Kate, of the Groove Academy, is the only instructor to be asked …
Simon Chubb launches his first book after drawing up a successful career as a cartoonist
Cartoonist Simon Chubb is launching his first book – just months after giving up a full time teaching career to become a cartoonist. “Dad, Seriously” is an exploration of the funny side of parenting and gives an affectionate nod to Simon’s relationship with his own teenage children and former pupils. Simon, from Newcastle-under-Lyme taught in Staffordshire schools for 20 years …
Global Entrepreneurship Week event is set to inspire business growth in Staffordshire
Event: GEWStaffs 2016, bet365 Stadium, Friday, 18 November, 9am until 4pm. An event set up to inspire Staffordshire business is bigger than ever in 2016 after announcing a move to the bet365 Stadium. Global Entrepreneurship Staffordshire was set up by Stone businesswoman Sarah White in 2013 and has grown year on year. The 2016 event will be held on Friday, …
Employers warned of fines as auto enrolment reaches a peak
Fines for businesses who fail to provide pension schemes are rising with four times more companies facing fixed penalty notices. A total of 3,728 fixed penalty notices, where companies are fined £400, were issued between July and September, compared to 861 between April and June. Auto enrolment is now believed to be reaching a peak and this has resulted in …
Strategi for success sees more jobs, growth and a new office
An ambitious professional services company has added new senior staff and rebranded to reflect the wider range of services on offer. Entrepreneur and people management expert Wendy Dean has overseen rapid growth since founding Strategi-hr just 16 months ago. Moving forward, the company will be branded as the Strategi Solutions Group, while three executive level appointments have broadened the services …