James Alpe Ltd Receives Employer Recognition Award from Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service for Over 20yrs of Support | Member News
James Alpe expresses their gratitude for Thursday's wonderful evening at the Lancashire Fire & Rescue Employer Recognition Scheme, receiving an award for their continued commitment to the fire and rescue service and local community through dedicated support as on-call fire fighter employer at James Alpe Ltd. An enduring partnership with Lee Curwen, one of the esteemed employees at James [...]
Azets: Positioning SMEs at the Heart of The UK Economy | Member News
Employing more than 16 million people and accounting for almost two-thirds (61%) of those in the private sector, SMEs are the lifeblood of the national economy and of towns and communities across the UK. By Peter Gallanagh, UK CEO at Azets, the UK Top 10 accountancy group and specialist advisor to SMEs. From family-owned businesses and owner-managed companies to [...]
Barnfield Construction Announced as Gold Patron of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone | Member News
Barnfield Construction, a Nelson-based contractor, developer and investor, proudly announces its commitment as a Gold Patron to Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone. This partnership reflects Barnfield Construction’s dedication to supporting local communities and fostering the growth and development of young individuals. Barnfield Construction’s decision to become a Gold Patron demonstrates their commitment to giving back to the community in [...]
Tricks Not Treats This Halloween at HAPPA | Member News
HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association) will be hosting a range of Halloween activities for families to enjoy this October half-term, all to raise funds for the Charity. All activities will be held at the Charity’s Shores Hey Farm, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 3QU throughout the October half-term week. Starting on Friday 20th October with The Café’s Poison Ivy Cocktail [...]
From East Lancs to The West End – BC Juniors Is the First Stage on Your Journey to Stardom! | Member News
Acting superstar Sir Ian McKellen; Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu; award-winning director Michael Winterbottom; singer, actress, West End legend Jane Horrocks; comedy actor and writer Steve Pemberton; X-Factor star Diana Vickers. East Lancashire is well known for producing stars of the stage and screen. Now, Burnley College has launched a new academy for 5 to 11-year-olds to continue the [...]
Pendleside Hospice: Andrew Stephenson MP Visits in Support of Hospice Care Week | Member News
This year, hospices opened their doors to local MPs as part of Hospice Care Week. MPs across the UK visited their local hospice to shadow a variety of roles including nurses, volunteers, fundraisers or members of the catering team, to find out more about the services they provide for their community. Pendle MP, Andrew Stephenson, visited Pendleside Hospice only [...]
Record Round of Promotions at Farleys Solicitors | Member News
North West law firm Farleys Solicitors has announced its latest round of promotions marking a record number of partner and associate partner level promotions. Six people have been appointed partners at the firm, alongside another four who have been appointed as associate partners. The partner promotions include solicitors Angharad Bentley (Family), Bridgette Hibbert (Fraud & Business Crime), and Rachel Harrison [...]
WHN Solicitors promotes head of conveyancing to director | Member News
Greater Manchester and Lancashire law firm Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors (WHN) has promoted its head of residential conveyancing, Jennifer Prysiaznyj, to director. Jennifer, who joined the firm in 2018, leads WHN’s residential conveyancing team, which has 20 staff and advises clients across England and Wales. As part of her new role, she will help shape the conveyancing department’s [...]
WHN Solicitors: Two new associate directors among six senior promotions | Member News
Greater Manchester and Lancashire law firm Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors (WHN) has promoted its head of residential conveyancing, Jennifer Prysiaznyj, to director. Jennifer, who joined the firm in 2018, leads WHN’s residential conveyancing team, which has 20 staff and advises clients across England and Wales. As part of her new role, she will help shape the conveyancing department’s [...]
CoolKit rises from ashes and takes over new factory site | Member News
CoolKit, the UK’s largest specialist in temperature-controlled van conversions, has secured new premises following a blaze that devastated one of its manufacturing units in Burnley at the beginning of July. The company has signed an agreement for a 75,000 sq ft site eight miles away in Whitebirk, Blackburn. As a robust recovery plan was instigated immediately following the fire [...]
