Oatcake Day fun will be on the menu at Titanic Brewery Staffordshire pubs as the Potteries based brewery gives its backing to Oatcake Day 2012 on August 8. The Stoke-on-Trent brewer has struck a deal to sponsor the special day in honour of the unique North Staffordshire delicacy. Oatcake Day was founded by local DJ Terry Bossons in 2010 and …
Crewe move pays dividends for accountants Hammond McNulty
A successful South Cheshire accountancy office is making big strides forward and a very short office move. Long established Congleton practice Hammond McNulty opened a satellite office in Crewe five years ago. Business has grown under Partner Graham Martin and they are now moving out of their former home at Mallard Court on the Crewe Business Park to larger offices …
Jubilee Jamboree offers creative play activities to under-fives
A host of exciting creative activities will be on offer to young children in Stoke-on-Trent at a special Jubilee Jamboree on Wednesday, 30 May. The event in Tunstall Park and the park’s Floral Hall has been organised by creative innovators PiCL (Partners in Creative Learning). Jubilee Jamboree has been designed to provide interactive play and learning for children between the …
It’s a family affair up on the roofs
A growing North Staffordshire roofing business has won two contracts to help preserve the industrial heritage of the Potteries – and the owners are keeping the work in the family. Rydale Roofing will carry out re-roofing work on the Grade Two Listed Enson Works at Longton and on historic terraced homes in Middleport and Hanley. The Enson Works is being …
Kerri-Ann heads Midlands expansion for Qui Recruitment
An experienced recruitment consultant has decided to take control of her own career by setting up a new business serving the Midlands. Kerri-Ann Hargreaves has taken on the challenge of setting up a Midlands branch for recruitment to recruitment specialists Qui Recruitment. Qui has gained a reputation for its recruitment to recruitment work in North West England. Now, Kerri-Ann of …
Titanic link wins Stoke-on-Trent huge exposure
What’s the most famous address in Stoke-on-Trent? The Wedgwood Museum perhaps or the Potteries Shopping Centre? Thanks to Titanic mania, we have a new contender – Well Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent. This unassuming terraced street was the birthplace of a certain Edward Smith – humble beginnings for someone who rose to be Commodore of the White Star Line and Captain of RMS Titanic. …
Hearing event gives compensation hope for Potteries workers
Industrial injury experts who have helped hundreds of people pursue compensation for hearing damage suffered at work across the UK are planning to help people in their home city of Stoke-on-Trent. Attwood Solictors have pursued claims for manufacturing workers from Cumbria to Southampton. Now the Potteries based solicitors practice is planning a hearing advice day on home turf in Burslem …
Congleton businesses work together to boost local economy
Congleton sees a business boost this month as UK-wide referral marketing community. Business for Breakfast (BforB), launches its newest group at the Lion & Swan Hotel on 20 April. Over £500,000 worth of business was generated in neighbouring Staffordshire groups during 2011. The 130-plus members referred work to each other from their own contacts after spotting opportunities on each others’ …
Film challenge inspires office staff to greater heights
Sales staff became film producers for the day in an innovative business event organised by Partners in Creative Learning (PiCL). Wolstanton based AMB Insurance teamed up with PiCL for a team building session with a creative twist. Erica Love of PiCL, said: “We were approached by the Directors at AMB to arrange a workshop focused on team building and leadership …
Organisations join forces to offer more to customers and communities
Two North Staffordshire organisations have joined forces to enable them to expand the range and quality of their services. Arch officially became part of the Staffordshire Housing Group after signing a Joint Agreement on Monday 2nd April. Based in Hanley, Arch is a registered charity which offers advice, accommodation and support to a range of people across Staffordshire and Cheshire, …