Photocall: 9am, Sunday, 26 May. Sir Bobby Charlton and his charity team at the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate, Manchester. EastEnders star Kacey Ainsworth will join representatives from Manchester United’ s sponsors AON and research engineers to raise funds for locally based landmines research charity Find A Better Way at the 2013 Manchester 10k run. Thousands will take to the streets for …
Peak demand for Vintage at Derbyshire events
Derbyshire is set fair for a Summer of Vintage as traders set up their stalls in three well known venues. Fair organisers, The Vintage Suitcase, have reported high demand for pitches at the three events in Matlock, Buxton and Bakewell. Now organisers Allison Elkes and Gemma Miller are hoping to attract large crowds to the fairs in June, July and …
Corporate sponsors rally around Gingerbread man’s 192 mile marathon run
Companies are rallying around to support an ultra marathon runners efforts for a North Staffordshire charity. Andy Bush is running the equivalent of seven marathons in seven days across the fells of Northern England to raise funds for the Gingerbread Centre. A seasoned marathon runner, Andy decided to complete the challenge to mark his 50th birthday and to raise funds …
Young and old join together to create a memory mural in Stoke
Children and old people are coming together to share stories of childhood. The project will culminate in a new work of art by well known North Staffordshire artist Rob Pointon. Crossing Lines – Linking Memories has brought together children from Stoke Minster Primary School and older residents of the West End Village, Stoke. The Staffordshire Housing Association project is funded …
Prom Mum business set to give vulnerable women a new start
A group of young Stoke-on-Trent mums are looking to a brighter future after setting up a business with the support of the Gingerbread Centre. Prom Mum will provide unique dresses for sale or hire for school proms and other special occasions. The business is being run by a group of women including mums who have been supported by the Gingerbread …
Jo Glover joins Brampton Recruitment
Jo Glover Experienced recruitment consultant, Jo Glover, has become the latest addition to the team at Brampton Recruitment. Jo, from Audley, joins Newcastle-under-Lyme based Brampton from a large, national agency. Claire Leigh, Managing Director, said: “Jo has a wealth of experience, both in recruitment and, previously, in sales. I am sure she will be very welcome addition to our expanding …
Roofing Director Julie scales new heights with business know how
A roofing company director is urging the industry to reach new heights by investing in training and career development. Julie Mirowski, of Rydale Roofing, has recently graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme delivered by Aston Business School. And she is exploring ways in which her Newcastle-under-Lyme based company’s 21-strong staff can further their own qualifications. “We believe …
Residents urged to be on their guard against homes repair conmen
Residents across North Staffordshire are being warned about a potential scam involving conmen posing as housing officials. It follows reports of a vulnerable old person who was approached by someone posing as a member of staff from Revival Home Improvement Agency. The resident received a photocopied version of an out-dated leaflet advertising the handyman and home repair management services available …
Gingerbread man keeps on running for Staffordshire charity
Charity chief executive Andy Bush is training to run seven marathons in seven days to help The Gingerbread Centre. Keen runner Andy has planned the Coast to Coast challenge to mark his 50th birthday. The marathon will start when Andy dips his toe in the sea at St Bees, Cumbria, on Sunday, 26 May. Seven days and 192 miles later, …
Brewery cuts prices following beer tax triumph
Titanic Brewery will cut the price of its beer following the decision to scrap the Beer Duty Escalator. Drinkers at brewery’s seven pubs will see a 5 pence reduction in the price of a pint across all Titanic’s own beer from 12 noon on Tuesday. The brewery has responded quickly to Chancellor George Osborne’s decision to scrap the Beer Duty …