A Stafford charity offering a home cooked meal for homeless and vulnerable people is among the latest good cause to benefit from Keycom’s quarterly charity contributions. House of Bread has been awarded £500 from Keycom, a specialist provider of broadband and IT services, based on the Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford, Further awards, for the first quarter of 2015, have been …
BforB celebrates a year of success
An expanding referral networking organisation attracted delegates from as far afield as the Czech Republic and Slovakia to its annual awards ceremony in Cheshire. The BforB Awards 2015 celebrated the success of members who have generated many thousands of pounds of business over the past 12 months. From a head office in Manchester, BforB has grown to host business groups …
Memories of Northern Soul, a Cobridge Choir and the miners’ strike at the Oasis Social Club
One of the most violent clashes of the bitter 1984-85 miners’ strike will come under the spotlight in a debate staged at a special “pop-up” social club in Stoke-on-Trent. The Battle of Orgreave is back in the news headlines following an announcement that the Independent Police Complaints Commission will not carry-out further investigations. But the bitter confrontation between miners and …
It’s All About The Road: Artist Dan Thompson launches his book on Stoke at the London Road Festival
London Road Festival, Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. What connects Northern Soul, the artist Augustus Pugin, the most reproduced work of art in the history of the world, a vampire, a forgotten canal, the whale that swallowed Jonah, and a million lost golf balls? Artist Dan Thompson has been finding out in a year long residence in and …
Croft Architecture hits independent quality standards to build a better business
A Staffordshire architecture practice has gained independent accreditation across four quality standards. Croft Architecture has been successful in achieving ISO standards for quality, environmental management and business continuity, together with the British Standard for health and safety at work, OHSAS 18001. Carl Croft, Managing Director of Stafford based Croft Architecture, said the achievement reflected a commitment to a programme of …
Entries open for Newcastle-under-Lyme Business Boost awards
An annual competition aimed at boosting Newcastle-under-Lyme’s economy by inspiring business growth is now open for entries. The Business Boost Awards looks at the potential of the borough’s small and medium sized businesses and works to encourage their growth. Cash prizes are on offer, along with subsidised apprenticeships, membership of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, for the winning businesses. Entrants are …
Cash bursary on offer to “unexpected community leaders” from Extraordinary Bodies
An acclaimed arts company are looking to work with two potential community leaders from Stoke-on-Trent. Appetite is bringing Extraordinary Bodies, a professional circus company showcasing disabled and non-disabled performers, is bringing its new show to Stoke-on-Trent this summer. And the circus company, who performed at the opening of the 2012 London Olympic Games, have bursaries on offer for two people …
10 years of service and success celebrated at the Retreat
PHOTO: The Retreat owners Vicki Dawson and Yvonne Barlow. A Leek beauty and wellbeing centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary by looking back to 2005 while investing in the business’ future. An open day will be held at The Retreat on Friday, June 19, when the Retreat will be offering mini-treatments for just £5 and giving customers the chance to …
Independent review rates Keycom as ‘outstanding’ for customer service
Customer service from superfast broadband and IT specialist Keycom has been rated as ‘outstanding’ in an independent review. A survey by Investor in Customers (IIC) saw Keycom score highly on issues including how staff understand customers’ needs and clear and straight forward communication with customers. “It is the first time we have brought in an independent body to assess our …
Be a part of the Oasis Social Club
A new social club is coming to Stoke-on-Trent and residents can have a say on the acts on offer. The Oasis Social Club is a new concept by artist Rebecca Davies. The club will pop up in Portland Street, Cobridge, in June, as part of the Appetite arts programme for Stoke-on-Trent, and will be a place to meet friends, debate …