Affordable February Half-Term Days Out on the Farm | Member News
Affordable February Half-Term Days Out on the Farm Families across Lancashire are being invited to enjoy a February half-term that combines fun, learning and real impact, with a visit to Horses and Ponies Protection Association (HAPPA), where entry costs just £6 per adult and £1 per child. HAPPA Members and Sponsors enjoy free entry. Set in the countryside at [...]
ANDYSMANCLUB Visit Accrington Stanley to Raise Awareness of Men’s Mental Health | Member News
ANDYSMANCLUB Visit Accrington Stanley to Raise Awareness of Men's Mental Health National men’s mental health charity ANDYSMANCLUB paid a special visit to Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium on Thursday 5th February, as they attended the club’s home fixture against Salford City. Members of the ANDYSMANCLUB team were present on the night, including Head of Partnerships Lucas Whitehead and Area Lead [...]
PM+M announces nine promotions across the firm | Member News
PM+M announces nine promotions across the firm PM+M, the chartered accountancy, business advisory and financial planning group, has promoted nine colleagues in its latest round of promotions, reflecting the firm’s continued investment in its people and future growth. In the Cloud team, Dylan Fraser-Kelly has been promoted to manager; Anya Holden is now a supervisor; and Sophie Sandiford steps [...]
Hyndburn Jobs Fair Brings Employers and Residents Together at Accrington Town Hall | Member News
Hyndburn Jobs Fair Brings Employers and Residents Together at Accrington Town Hall The 2026 Hyndburn Jobs Fair took place at Accrington Town Hall on Monday, bringing together residents, employers and education providers for a day focussed on employment, skills and opportunity. A wide range of businesses and education providers from across the region attended the event, showcasing live job [...]
College Students Awarded Prestigious Ministry of Defence Scholarship | Member News
College Students Awarded Prestigious Ministry of Defence Scholarship Dedicated students from Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College have been awarded prestigious Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Digital Skills for Defence Scholarships, placing them at the forefront of the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. The 25 students, who are studying A Level Computer Science or T Levels in [...]
Delegation vs Outsourcing vs AI: Which is the Right Growth Engine for You? | Member News
Delegation vs Outsourcing vs AI: Which is the Right Growth Engine for You? The transition from ‘doing’ to ‘leading’ can be one of the hardest hurdles to overcome as a business owner. You might have built something from the ground up and mastered every detail of your operation, but now you’re trapped in a paradox of working longer hours [...]
Accrington Stanley to Host Fans’ Forum at the Wham Stadium this February | Member News
Accrington Stanley to Host Fans' Forum at the Wham Stadium this February Accrington Stanley will host a Fans’ Forum at the Wham Stadium on Thursday 12th February, giving supporters the perfect opportunity to engage directly with the club’s leadership. The event will be held in Coley’s, with proceedings starting at 7pm, and the bar open for fans to enjoy [...]
Pierce strengthens leadership team with new Accounts Director | Member News
Pierce strengthens leadership team with new Accounts Director Pierce Business Advisory and Accountancy Group has announced the appointment of Lucy O’Gorman as Accounts Director, further strengthening the firm’s senior leadership team across its offices in Blackburn, Bolton and Manchester. Lucy joins Pierce with 18 years’ experience in accountancy practice, having spent her career in highly client-facing director roles supporting [...]
North West-Based Begbies Traynor Rebrands to BTG as it Eyes Further Growth | Member News
North West-Based Begbies Traynor Rebrands to BTG as it Eyes Further Growth Manchester headquartered and AIM-listed financial and real estate advisory firm Begbies Traynor Group has rebranded as BTG, reflecting the continued growth and evolution of the group beyond its historical core strength of insolvency and restructuring services. Following more than a decade of increasing revenue and significant service [...]
Menzies LLP 2026 Sector Predictions | Member News
Menzies LLP 2026 Sector Predictions 2026 Sector Predictions As we move toward 2026, individuals and businesses across all sectors are preparing for a year shaped by regulatory change, tax reforms, shifting economic pressures and new reporting expectations. From M&A activity and insolvency trends to sector-specific challenges, businesses will need to balance rising costs with opportunities created by greater stability [...]
