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 …

Leading business school turns to Keycom for IT training solution

A world renowned business school turned to Keycom for help when it came to training their own staff. Keycom’s IT training team, based in Wrexham, have worked with more than 100 staff at the Ashridge Business School, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, having been chosen to provide training services. Ashridge is ranked as one of the world’s top 20 business schools by Bloomberg …

Five nominations for Keycom in the Internet Service Providers’ Awards

Superfast broadband provider Keycom is celebrating after being shortlisted in five categories for the 2015 Internet Service Providers’ Awards. Keycom is one of just three companies to gain five or more nominations in the industry Oscars. Entrants into the ISPA awards undergo two months of rigorous technical testing before the awards’ shortlist is announced. Keycom has been shortlisted for: · …

St John’s Primary School children are fundraising kings and queens

Children at a Staffordshire Primary school have been praised for their amazing fundraising efforts. Primary school pupils from St. John’s C of E School, Wetley Rocks, have helped the Alice Charity to support children in need in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme. Josh Tether and Lauren James, the Oak King and Willow Queen at St. John’s, have spearheaded a campaign which has …

Alice Charity scores thanks to Robbie Fowler showcase in Stoke-on-Trent

The Alice Charity has scored with a major event bringing Liverpool and England goal scoring legend Robbie Fowler to Stoke-on-Trent. Hundreds of football supporters are expected to attend the prestigious black tie evening at the King’s Hall, Stoke, where Fowler will be joined by special guests including popular former Stoke City striker Mama Sidibe. Fowler, who has also built up …