new landlord is looking to work with Congleton and South Cheshire food producers as he brings a totally local concept to Ye Olde Kings Arms. Andy Downs has taken on the 16th century Titanic Brewery pub in Congleton’s High Street. He has revamped the pubs menu and launched a campaign to serve as much local produce as possible. “I have …
German foodies box clever with Woolcool
Food packaging innovators Woolcool are riding a new trend of online food buying in Germany. The Stone based company’s environmentally friendly packaging has become the product of choice for German online food retailers. Woolcool has taken on a German sales person as awareness of its packaging grows in mainland Europe. “While the online mail order food sector has been strong …
Stafford’s first Burlesque class thrills women from 20 to 65
Ladies from the age of 20 to 65 are donning a feather bower and stockings to join Stafford’s first Burlesque dance workshop. There has been a huge response to the new classes at the Groove Academy with women using the dance classes to gain confidence. “We didn’t really know how people would react when we decided to teach burlesque dancing …
Rydale Roofing develops new training suite
North Staffordshire based Rydale Roofing has revamped its head office to provide state of the art training facilities. The company has invested £43.000 on a refurbishment programme which included the installation of a mezzanine floor and the creation of a training suite at their base on the Silverdale Enterprise Park. Rydale Roofing has developed training programmes for all staff and …
Mentor helps Stafford business and MD to plan a healthy future
Client: Stafford Industrial Supplies, Stafford. Mentor: Alan Wyatt Programme: Let’s Do Mentoring Taking time out may seem a pipe dream for many small business owners. But working with a mentor to achieve a better work-life balance has helped Paul Walters plot a clear path to success for Stafford Industrial Supplies. “I was running around continually fighting fires and my mentor …
Good design helps provide new homes on infill sites across urban North Staffordshire
Good design is helping to provide new homes and re-use and improve urban sites in North Staffordshire. Architect Carl Croft is working with developers on infill housing schemes in Kidsgrove, Stoke, Dresden and Silverdale. “The development of small, Infill sites are vital on several levels,” said Carl, founder and owner of Croft Architecture. “We have a national housing shortage but …