Local transport company, Belle Vue, has offered a boost to charities and community organisations in Greater Manchester by providing £25,000 of free advertising space on its buses. The Christie charity, Pure Innovations, NK Theatre Arts and Stockport Volleyball Club are all being promoted on Belle … [Read more...]
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Stockport and North-west business leaders react to Chancellor’s budget
Following the unveiling of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget for the coming financial year, business and political leaders from across the North-west have reacted to its contents. A summary of the 2021 Budget is available here. Greater Manchester's Night Time Economy Advisor, Sacha Lord, has … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Driving in Europe after Brexit
Following in the end of the Brexit transition, Stockport brokers C&C Insurance explain the new Green Card requirements for driving in Europe. Since the Brexit transition period ended on January 1st there have been some significant changes to vehicle insurance for those who wish to drive in … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Covid in the workplace – to test or not to test?
Chair of the employee-owned Stockport schoolwear manufacturer, Rowlinson Knitwear, Donald Moore, discusses how businesses can handle Covid-19 in the workplace, in particular, the role of lateral flow testing. We were lucky to have the chance to establish lateral flow testing in our workplace and … [Read more...]
Care home residents get surprise treats on Random Acts of Kindness Day
To celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day 2021, the team from Cheadle based Philosophy PR surprised residents of a local care home. The team treaded the residents at the recently opened Cheadle Manor Care Centre, on Stockport Road, to a selection of sweet treats including boxes of chocolates and … [Read more...]
Kaifeng and Stockport call for residents to celebrate Chinese New Year safely and virtually
Stockport will celebrate Chinese New Year virtually with counterparts in the Chinese city of Kaifeng. Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Friday, February 12, and marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, celebrations will be held virtually. Kaifeng is a … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Worried about employees “pulling a sickie” on National Sickie Day?
The first of February of every year has been named National Sickie Day, which has traditionally seen the highest number of workers call in sick. So why might people feel the need to “pull a sickie”, and what can businesses do to avert this? B Corporation schoolwear supplier, Rowlinson Knitwear, … [Read more...]
More than 70 domestic abuse survivors used free Northern rail service to reach safety during lockdown
Over 70 survivors of domestic abuse were able to seek refuge services in the North of England by accessing Northern's free Rail to Refuge scheme. Rail to Refuge is a joint initiative between rail companies and Women’s Aid, where operators cover the cost of train tickets for women, men and … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to devise a video content strategy for your business
With content continuing to lead the way in marketing, Video Producer Ben Horrigan, from Studio91media shares his five step guide to help your business develop a video content strategy. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past five years, you’ll know that video is an essential part of … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why an agency can do your social media better than you
Stockport-based digital and creative agency, Platform81, explains some of the tricks of the trade that agencies have at their disposal to manage a business' social media marketing more effectively. It’s not uncommon for us to hear at Platform81 that businesses are trying to “have a go” at their … [Read more...]
Sector Connector returns for online event
Sector Connector, the cross sector support network designed to forge links between the private, voluntary and public sectors in Stockport, has opened registration for its online return in 2021. The next online Sector Connector returns on Zoom this month on Wednesday, January 27th at 9.45am … [Read more...]
Allied Bakeries increases support for communities during third lockdown
Kingsmill producer, Allied Bakeries, is ramping up donations to communities in need in Stockport and across Greater Manchester Via its long-standing FareShare partnership, Allied Bakeries are intending to get an additional 1,000 loaves per day out to the community during the latest Covid-19 … [Read more...]
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