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 …
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 …
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 …
New Recruit for Brampton’s Staffordshire team
Ebony Washington has joined the expanding team at Brampton Recruitment. Seventeen-year-old Ebony joins Brampton a year after leaving school and beginning a career in recruitment. Ebony has been appointed as a Resourcer at the Newcastle-under-Lyme head office of Brampton Recruitment. Claire Leigh, Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to welcome Ebony to our team. I’m proud of Brampton’s record of …
Don’t be a “job snob,” employment expert warns
Recruitment expert Claire Leigh today warned of the potential dangers of being a “job snob” as a report suggested some young job seekers were turning down so-called unsuitable roles. Despite falling employment in the general workforce, statistics show that another 15,000 people aged 16 to 24 became unemployed in June, bringing the total to 973,000. The Recruitment Society says part …
Lisa’s eyefourdesign helps North Staffordshire companies to sparkle
One of Stoke-on-Trent’s oldest companies has had its image refreshed with the help of graphic designer Lisa Gilliver. Lisa, who owns Longton based eyefourdesign, project managed an evolution of branding and signage for accountancy company, Geens. And eyefourdesign was also commissioned to look after brand management for Synergy Dental Care of Biddulph, in a project which even involved designing a …
Staffordshire pub plays host to first Librium Games
A Staffordshire pub is to host the first World Championship of a game which was invented in the county. Librium Games has become a popular pastime in pubs in Stafford and Stone since it was introduced by inventor Steve Howe in 2011. Now the Sun Inn, Stafford, is to host the first Librium Games World Championship on Monday, 26 August. …