Greater Manchester residents urged to keep doing their bit when travelling as coronavirus restrictions eased Date published: 12 April 2021
As more people start to use public transport, passengers are being encouraged to travel at quieter times of the day if they can
People and businesses across Greater Manchester are being urged to keep doing their bit, as the government eases coronavirus restrictions.
With demand on public transport forecast to increase significantly and social distancing still in place, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is continuing to work with operators to keep passengers safe when travelling, including running as many services as possible.
Last chance to sign up for Growth Hub’s final Made for Manufacturing programme in 2021 Date published: 12 April 2021
Rachel Baldry, Manufacturing Advisor at GC Business Growth Hub
Manufacturers in Greater Manchester have one last chance to benefit from a popular programme to help increase their productivity and get on the path to growth.
Made for Manufacturing, which is run by GC Business Growth Hub, is actively recruiting for manufacturing businesses of all sizes from across the city region.
This is the fourth and final wave of the online programme, which have all previously been oversubscribed.
With tailored advice from experts and peer-to-peer learning, the online programme for manufacturing leaders will help them to improve quality, customer satisfaction, lead times and reduce costs.
Two months into its refurbishment, Heywood Magic Market has nearly completed phase one of its transformation.
To help existing businesses and entice new ones, work to revitalise the look and feel of the local market, based on York Street, began on Monday 15 February.
Funded entirely by Heywood Market Board, local building contractors Armstrong’s are responsible for the ongoing modifications.
A representative of Heywood Market Board said: “We are really pleased with how the transformation is going.
“Phase one is nearly completed, so we are getting ready to move onto phase two of the process.
“Heywood Market Board have funded this entire project by themselves to hopefully revitalise and regenerate the market to enable our traders/tenants to continue and develop their businesses.
Homeless people vaccinated against Covid-19 Date published: 12 April 2021
HART nurses with Nurse Associates vaccinating at Leopold Court
The homeless and transient population in Rochdale are receiving vital protection against Coronavirus, thanks to the efforts of the Rochdale Health Alliance’s Homeless Alliance Response Team (HART).
Since the first vaccination session held on 3 March 2021, 144 service users have been vaccinated at hostels, bed and breakfasts and homeless support hubs. Vaccinations will take place every two weeks at the support hub, moving forward. The HART nurses have been supported by Rochdale Health Alliance’s Primary Care Nurses as well as newly recruited Nurse Associates.
Fundraisers encouraged to complete Captain Tom 100 for charity Date published: 11 April 2021
Romi Gully raised over £2,600 for Springhill Hospice
Local fundraisers are being encouraged to celebrate the amazing achievements of Captain Tom and support Springhill Hospice with the Captain Tom 100 challenge, launched on the anniversary of his historic walk.
Following the outpouring of heartfelt messages since the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore on 2 February, his family pledged to celebrate his life with an event that everyone, in the UK and around the world, could be involved in.
Captain Tom 100 offers Springhill supporters, of all ages and abilities, the opportunity to raise crucial funds for the Hospice, while at the same time celebrating Captain Tom’s generosity of spirit, the hope and joy he brought to millions, and his sense of fun.