Funding secured by the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) will create the sub-region's first Skills Bootcamp in care work. In March, the LEP secured £1.2 million in government funding to train over 350 people in the region via Skills Bootcamps as part of the Lifetime … [Read more...]
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Lifestyle Fitness announces refurbishment of Macclesfield College site
Lifestyle Fitness has announced its refurbishment of its club at Macclesfield College is underway and almost complete. Working in collaboration with the college, the gym chain is carrying out a high-spec refurbishment of the club to enhance its offer for members and Macclesfield College students … [Read more...]
Seashell Trust unveils new home for Royal School Manchester in bicentennial year
Seashell Trust, a charity providing education and residential care for children and young adults with profound and multiple learning difficulties, officially opened the new £23 million Moulding Foundation Building yesterday (20th April) at its campus on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Sir Warren … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport inspires next generation of female aviators
Pupils from three Greater Manchester schools have heard from women in leading roles in the sector in a special International Women’s Day event at Manchester Airport’s AeroZone education centre. Among those speaking to the pupils from Manchester Enterprise Academy, Fred Longworth High School & … [Read more...]
Macclesfield schools receive books from Bellway
Housebuilder Bellway has marked World Book Day with donations of £200 to two local primary schools in Macclesfield, close to its Weaver Green development. Children from Whirley Primary on Whirley Road and Broken Cross Academy on Parkett Heyes Road in Macclesfield were invited to the development … [Read more...]
Macclesfield children flex their green fingers with Bellway
Children from Whirley Primary School on Whirley Road have officially adopted the greenhouse at Bellway’s Weaver Green development on Chelford Road in Macclesfield. Located in the garden of the showhome at the beautiful Bellway development, the stylish hexagonal greenhouse is currently empty and … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport’s AeroZone education centre celebrates first anniversary
Manchester Airport has celebrated one year since its state-of-the-art AeroZone educational facility was formally opened. The facility, which gives children the chance to learn about the workings of an airport and the various careers available, was opened on 7 February last year by Greater … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport hosts Dragons’ Den schools competition
Year 10 students from schools across Greater Manchester and Cheshire have taken part in the 12th annual Dragons' Den competition hosted by Manchester Airport. Groups of up to six budding entrepreneurs were invited to develop a business model and bid for a business start-up loan of £200, in order … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces shortlist for £25,000 school eco-garden competition
Manchester Airport has announced the six primary schools shortlisted to secure a £25,000 grant for a new eco-garden and outdoor learning space. A total of 22 schools applied for the competition that was launched by the airport to celebrate 25 years of its Community Trust Fund. Submissions … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to inspire next generation of aviation professionals
Manchester Airport has announced a major drive to inspire the next generation of aviation talent. The airport’s MAG Connect programme will educate and inspire people of all ages – from primary school pupils to PhD students – about the range of exciting and dynamic opportunities a career in … [Read more...]
Schools urged to make bids for £25,000 funding from Manchester Airport ahead of upcoming deadline
Time is running out for Primary schools near Manchester Airport to submit applications to a one-off £25,000 fund to mark the airport Community Trust Fund’s 25th anniversary. One local primary school will receive the top prize for a new eco-friendly garden or outdoor learning area, whilst a … [Read more...]
Flight Academy returns the Runway Visitor Park over October half term
The popular Flight Academy programme for 4-12-year-olds will be back for five days this October half term (24 – 28 October) at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park (RVP). Bookings are now being taken for 10 sessions spread across half term, split into two age groups – one for children aged … [Read more...]