Hi-tech roles are just the job for Staffordshire Students says Brampton Recruitment

University and further education students have received information, help and advice on potential careers in science and engineering.  Staffordshire University School of Sciences and School of Engineering, Stoke on Trent College and City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form came together for a careers event at the UniQ Science Centre, Leek Road, Stoke.  Recruitment staff from Brampton Recruitment attended the …

Full steam ahead for Iron Maidens as business mentor helps to smooth a pathway to growth

A commercial and domestic laundry is building a bright future with the support of the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce’s Let’s Do Mentoring service.  Iron Maidens has expanded into the commercial laundry market after forging a reputation as a domestic laundry.  The Stoke-on-Trent based company has taken on new commercial laundry premises in Longton and created five new jobs.  Business owner …

Salon staff raise funds for child victims of domestic violence

Children at a North Staffordshire domestic violence refuge are to benefit thanks to the energetic efforts of hair salon staff. Stoke-based charity Arch has been given £3,378 from John Belfield International Hair Salon, Newcastle, to cover the cost of its children’s activities fund at the Elizabeth House refuge. The fund helps disadvantaged and socially excluded children who are escaping domestic …

Business friends help James feel at home as new insurance company launches

An experienced North Staffordshire insurance broker has gone back to his roots to fulfil an ambition to serve businesses in the Staffordshire Moorlands.  James Miller has founded Miller Commercial Brokers in his home village of Alton.  And James’ passion to get involved in local business has led him to call on several North Staffordshire businesses during preparations for the company …

Martha’s forty years of pain eradicated by laser vein surgery

Vet Martha Bower suffered almost 40 years of embarrassment and pain due to a severe varicose vein problem.  Now her problems are over thanks to revolutionary 90-minute laser treatment, that is recommended by NICE, but is unavailable on the NHS.  When Martha, aged 55, of Hollingworth, near Glossop, went to see Dr David West at his St John’s Street, Manchester …

Expanding roofing company moving up to new headquarters

A growing family run company is completing a successful 2013 by buying a large new office, training and storage facility.  Rydale Roofing, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, has grown from employing just a handful of staff in 2009 to having more than 20 on the payroll in 2013.  While owners Mick and Julie Mirowski have overseen an expansion plan which has seen the …

Appetite event gives community groups a chance to party

Community groups in Stoke-on-Trent are being given a rare chance to watch a touring company in action as they plan for the UK premiere of their new show.  Appetite has brought Party Games Party! by performance group Realplayer to the Potteries and arranged for a series of try outs to be held in front of invited audiences who will get …

Celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead with a picnic in Burslem Park

A picnic with a difference is to be held at Burslem Park on Friday, 1 November – the Mexican Day of the Dead.  The Burslem Picnic is the third in a series of events called Picnic that celebrate park life in the city. Picnics are part of the Appetite programme which has created and presented events in the parks of …