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Funding Secured to Develop 287,000 Sq Ft Logistics at Kingsway Business Park Rochdale

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16/02/2023

Funding Secured to Develop 287,000 Sq Ft Logistics at Kingsway Business Park Rochdale

Funding has been secured to progress a major employment site at Kingsway Business Park Rochdale, which could directly support 450 new jobs. The investment by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) means the scheme can now be progressed to service the exceptional levels of demand which are being experienced in Rochdale and the wider North West region.

The site, brought forward by Wilson Bowden, forms part of the highly successful Kingsway Business Park which is an established logistics park of over 420 acres located adjacent to junction 21 of the M62 motorway in Rochdale.

The project will deliver 287,000 sq ft of high-quality warehouse space across three units, ranging between 47,022 and 165,302 sq ft, constructed to an institutional standard and ready for occupation in summer 2023.

Henry Henson, Development Manager, Wilson Bowden, said: “We are pleased to once again be partnering with GMPF to deliver the latest high quality, Grade A speculative units at our flagship Kingsway Business Park development, following the delivery of the Monarch 330 scheme last year. Our ongoing speculative development role out across Kingsway is testament to the site’s unrivalled location and the continued strength of the occupier market.

“Our appointed main contractor, Glencar, is already making excellent progress on site and we look forward to handing over all three units to GMPF this summer.”

Councillor Gerald Cooney, Chair of GMPF, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Wilson Bowden to deliver such a prime urban logistics site. The investment will create much needed space and will provide a boost to the local economy, whilst also offering a strong risk adjusted return for the pension fund.”

The scheme is set to be delivered to BREAAM ‘Very Good’ status and the development has already generated strong occupational interest by businesses in the distribution, retail and light manufacturing sectors.

JLL provided funding advice to Wilson Bowden and Avison Young, as retained advisor to the GMPF, advised on the purchase. Both agents are retained letting agents on the scheme.

Monarch 330

Walking Tennis Sessions Open for Greater Manchester Residents Living With Parkinson’s

Olivia McHugh

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16/02/2023

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Walking Tennis Sessions Open for Greater Manchester Residents Living With Parkinson’s

People in Greater Manchester who are living with Parkinson’s are invited to join walking tennis sessions and get active. We Do Tennis host sessions which are open to everyone from the Parkinson’s community of all ages and abilities.

We Do Tennis sessions are designed to help people with Parkinson’s to improve their motor skills, balance and coordination. Walking tennis takes place on smaller courts with an emphasis on being active in a fun environment. Walking tennis allows the ball to bounce twice, but prohibits any running or jumping to make it more accessible for participants.

This type of tennis gives players more time to react and means they don’t have to cover the same distance as a traditional tennis match. Walking tennis offers a relaxed and social way for people with Parkinson’s to stay active and help manage their symptoms.

Sessions are held at Wythenshawe Park every Tuesday from 11am until 12pm and St Mary’s Park in Prestwich every Thursday from 11am until 12pm, and all members of the Parkinson’s community are welcome to attend.

Helen Sturman, North England Area Development Manager at Parkinson’s UK, said:

“Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s can be a shock and adapting to life with the condition can be hard for the person involved and their loved ones too. But we know that getting the right information and support at the right time can make all the difference.

“That’s why our local groups and networks have an important part to play for people in Greater Manchester. It is vital that we can support everyone affected by Parkinson’s, so that together, we can move towards everyone with the condition feeling empowered to take control of their life with Parkinson’s.”

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently there is no cure. It affects around 145,000 people in the UK and every hour two more people are diagnosed. There are over 40 symptoms, from tremor and pain to anxiety.

Parkinson’s UK is the largest charitable funder of Parkinson’s research in Europe, leading the way to better treatments and a cure.

Andy Moss, Head of Parks at We Do Tennis, said:

“We are really excited to be bringing Walking Tennis to the Parkinson’s community, as we know the physical and mental health benefits that active therapy can provide. Walking Tennis can help people with Parkinson’s to improve their mobility, flexibility, and balance in a fun and social environment”

For more information about joining a We Do Tennis session, visit www.wedotennis.co.uk or contact andy@wedotennis.co.uk.

Cornwall Rugby Team Partnership With Airline Takes Off

Olivia McHugh

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16/02/2023

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Cornwall Rugby Team Partnership With Airline Takes Off

Cornwall RLFC, a professional rugby league club, has revealed its first official airline partner after scoring a new sponsorship deal with the UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair.

In place for the 2023 season, the partnership also includes complimentary flights between Newquay and Manchester, boosting connectivity for the team as it competes in Betfred League One, and the Betfred Challenge Cup. The flights will also be used by players travelling for training in Cornwall, including Mancunian and powerhouse centre, Tom Ashton.

The news follows the relaunch of Loganair’s Manchester Airport to Cornwall Airport Newquay service as part of its summer schedule, operating from Friday 10 February to Saturday 28 October. This service makes a welcome return for rugby fans travelling to support their team and connecting holidaymakers from the south coast to the north-west of England.

The sponsorship deal also means Loganair’s distinctive logo will feature on the Cornwall team’s new home and away kit, and be visible around the training grounds at The Memorial Ground, Penryn.

Cornwall RLFC is the first and only professional rugby league club in Cornwall, competing in a league dominated by northern England clubs.

Luke Lovegrove, Loganair’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Supporting and connecting communities across the UK is really important to us, so it is great to announce this sponsorship and be appointed as Cornwall RLFC’s official airline partner as they benefit from our newly relaunched route to Manchester. We are committed to serving Cornwall and are very much looking forward to working with the team this season and wish them the best of luck.

Rob Butland, Head of Commercial & Development at Cornwall RLFC, said: “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Loganair. Cornwall RLFC is fully committed to the Duchy both as an exciting location to live and work and as a desirable destination for visitors.

“We know that many away supporters will also use Loganair when visiting us for games and we are grateful for the airline’s assistance in transporting a small number of our squad who, for professional reasons, will remain in the North during the week and connect with us for games and key training sessions.

“It is only because of Loganair’s commitment to regional connectivity that these players are able to fulfil their potential as professional rugby league players whilst continuing their careers in other parts of the UK.”

Michelle Strengthens Mha Moore and Smalley’s Corporate Finance Team

Olivia McHugh

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16/02/2023

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Michelle Strengthens Mha Moore and Smalley’s Corporate Finance Team

MHA Moore and Smalley has added to its corporate finance team with the appointment of experienced dealmaking professional Michelle Mullany.

Michelle joins the firm’s Manchester-based corporate finance team in the position of deal originator having spent 20 years in business development roles with EY.

She will work with the team to identify and build relationships with entrepreneurs, owner-managed and family-owned businesses who need support with projects including raising finance, acquisitions and business sales.

MHA Moore and Smalley’s corporate finance team has grown significantly since the firm opened its Manchester office in 2019 and Michelle’s appointment takes the team to 12 members across the North West.

Andrew Feeke, partner and head of corporate finance at MHA Moore and Smalley, said: “Michelle is incredibly well connected in the corporate finance community and has spent years providing invaluable support to businesses and entrepreneurs.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have her as part of our team where she will continue helping the region’s business owners make the most of growth opportunities.”

Michelle added: “I love working with entrepreneurs, supporting them on their growth journey and helping them to achieve positive outcomes. MHA Moore and Smalley is a firm that offers a personal touch to support business owners and I’m excited to be a part of that.”

In addition to her corporate finance role, Michelle is also on the advisory board of the Lowry Theatre, the board of Reform Radio CIC, the Pro Manchester Pro Women’s Committee and is an enterprise advisor for Wellington High School, Timperley.

Every single important thing in an Air Fryer Oven that you should know

Food and Drink

Sam Allcock

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16/02/2023

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<strong>Every single important thing in an Air Fryer Oven that you should know</strong>

If you enjoy fried food like me then should look out for this little oven that uses a circulating heat source to give food a golden, crispy finish. There are numerous safer options to get the same golden-crisp outside and moist, soft within without the deep frying process. These healthful substitutes include air frying, baking, roasting, and grilling. The texture of deep-frying is most closely resembled by the air-frying technique. With the help of these techniques, you may still partake in your favorite fried foods while consuming fewer calories and fat.

If you have never seen or heard of an air fryer oven, you probably have a lot of worries about this. Does it benefit you more? The cuisine is still tasty, right? I have included all the information you require regarding HYSapientia air fryer ovens in the tutorial below to answer all of your queries.

The most important part of the Air Fryer Oven top and bottom Heating Tubes + High-Speed Fans

The component of the air fryer oven that generates the intense heat necessary to bake and fry the meal is the heating element. It is the most crucial component of your air fryer oven since it’s the component that really causes all to happen. Due to its significance, you should exercise caution when having a look at it.

The air fryer oven basket is generally positioned on top of the heating components. This heat is circulated all over the dish with the aid of a fast fan. Heating components will be located on the lower surface as well as the top of a convection oven. The heat will be dispersed by a fan on the back. Most ovens contain two heating elements: one at the bottom and one at the top. The top of the oven is usually hotter than the rest of it because the air temperature rises. As you cook, the bottom heating element may fluctuate between being hotter and being colder since it warms in bursts.

Our Air Fryer Oven has all the Qualities that is the need for Your Family

Due to their size, air fryer ovens can occupy a sizable portion of the counter area. Look out for the multi-purpose air fryer ovens if you want to save some counter space. Keep in mind that your air fryer oven’s size will determine how big the basket is. The top HYSapientia air fryer ovens with a 2 year warranty are ready and waiting for you to cook for a big family. And, cleaning our air fryer oven is simple and inexpensive. An air fryer oven has to be cleaned after every usage to ensure sure it can be taken apart and cleaned easily. Similarly, there are 10 Preset pros Functions for an Air Fryer oven has a wide range of accessories that all are good for you.

More rapid cooking

Air frying is a lot quicker than other cooking techniques like baking or grilling. The preheat is substantially shorter than that of an oven or grill and can be as little as 60 seconds for certain air fryer ovens. Additionally, you may prepare many items at one time if your air fryer basket has a greater capacity or has numerous sections.

Simple to Cleanup

An air fryer oven is really simple to clean unless you are frying fast food like chicken wings or steak. Air frying normally does not make a big mess after each use. Pull the air fryer oven apart and clean it with soap and water and clean it. Some are suitable for dishwashing.

Greater Safety

The air fryer oven has no risks like deep frying and hot plates. Although there is no chance of spilling or splashing, air fryer ovens do become hot.

Environmentally responsible and energy-efficient

Air fryer ovens use so much less electricity than the majority of electric ovens. You could also save money and cut down on carbon emissions.

Capabilities

Multifunctional air fryer ovens are widely available. Food can be heated, roasted, grilled, “fried,” broiled, or steamed.

Lower waste or mess

Pan- or deep-frying techniques leave you with wasteful residual cooking oil which is difficult to dispose of. Cooking with an air fryer oven is entirely oil-free. Each component has a nonstick coating that can be used in an oven and is dishwasher safe.

Free-Handed Cooking

The air fryer oven has a timer, and it will shut off automatically when it is finished, allowing you to multitask in peace.

Comfortable for Using

While you are ready the air fryer oven is also ready prepared to cook. While some types need to be preheated, an air fryer oven may be used to begin frying right away.

Cut Down on the Risk of Toxic Formation of acrylamide

When opposed to deep-frying food in oil, air-frying can lower the danger of producing acrylamides. A chemical called acrylamide forms that may have negative health effects when food is cooked at a high temperature.

Cooking with less fat can aid with weight loss

Air fryer oven run without fatty oils and may create meals with up to 80% lower fats than conventional deep fryer ovens. Making the move to an air fryer oven can help someone who frequently consumes fried foods and finds it difficult to give up those fatty foods burn calories by lowering their calorie and fat intake.

Adam Frisby, Founder of Online Fashion Brand in the Style, Wins in Court

Olivia McHugh

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16/02/2023

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The High Court has ruled firmly in favour of Adam Frisby, Founder of In The Style, the disruptive digital womenswear fashion brand with an innovative influencer collaboration model, in his case against Paul Clements, who had falsely claimed the name and concept of In The Style was his idea.

Adam Frisby, who created the womenswear brand in 2013, appeared in the High Court to address allegations that he stole the name and concept of the online fashion platform from claimant Paul Clements. Clements had alleged in a claim launched in 2021 that he conceived the original idea for the company in 2013 and engaged Frisby to assist with developing In The Style shortly after. The business floated in 2021 and Clements asserted that Mr Frisby should account to him for what was realised upon the floatation; and put that figure at £125M.

Adam 2 — Founder Adam Frisby with Stacey Solomon.

Following a five-day Trial in the High Court, in Manchester, the Court dismissed all of Clements’ claims as set out in a written judgment made public today. In dismissing the proceedings, the Judge found that Clements played no part in the idea or development of In The Style and concluded it “likely” that In The Style’s stock-market flotation in 2020 “formed the motivation” for Mr. Clements asserting a claim against Adam Frisby.

TLT advised Adam Frisby and instructed leading counsel, Giles Maynard-Connor KC and junior, Stephen Connolly, of Exchange Chambers, Manchester.

The full judgment can be read here: https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewhc/ch/2023/320

The Court’s judgement read:

“…I have come to the firm view that the narrative advanced by Mr Frisby is the true narrative, and that the narrative advanced by Mr Clements is a false one…. On this basis, I conclude by finding that the claim as advanced by Mr Clements should be dismissed.”

Adam Frisby, Founder of In The Style, commented:

“After what has been the most difficult and unimaginable few months of my life, I am so pleased and relieved that today the judge and the high court have rightly ruled in my favour. The judgement confirmed I have told the entire truth and the claimant was lying in every aspect of the claim.

“Although I never doubted these fraudulent claims would be dismissed entirely, I cannot begin to tell you how gut-wrenching this process has been over the last 18 months. To know that someone has been trying to deceitfully undermine the story behind In The Style – one that I am so incredibly proud of – has been really hard to cope with.

“I have worked tirelessly over the last 10 years alongside the ITS team, our influencer partners, and our customers, whose fantastic support has helped to make In the Style the incredible brand it is today. Whilst it hurts that someone tried to take away from this story with a bare faced lie, I am so thankful this nightmare is now over.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their kind messages and words in recent weeks. It has meant a lot to me throughout this incredibly difficult period.”

Julien Luke, partner at TLT commented: “I am delighted with the judgment and this victory for Adam. His is a real success story; having started the business of In The Style in his bedroom and then working tirelessly to develop and grow it such that the business floated in 2021. The judgment vindicates Adam and his stance that he would not be intimidated into making payment in the face of this false claim. I am proud to have led the TLT team in order to achieve this fantastic result for our client.”

STATEMENT FROM PAUL CLEMENTS IN RESPONSE TO PAUL CLEMENTS VS ADAM FRISBY HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT:

“I am extremely disappointed by the judgement, having spent two years litigating; incurred a substantial six-figure sum on legal fees and presented clear evidence to the court of my role in developing the concept for In The Style.

The judge accepted that Adam Frisby was sent a copy of Jessica Devine’s witness statement to ensure their accounts were consistent, concealing this from his solicitor and the court, and that the pair consistently exchanged WhatsApp messages to ensure their recollections tallied. I find it surprising that he concluded this was naivete, rather than an attempt to mislead the court.

I will now consider my options and whether to appeal the judgement”.

EAS Delivering Efficiencies for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Growth

Olivia McHugh

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16/02/2023

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<strong>EAS Delivering Efficiencies for <a>Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust</a></strong>

Software automation specialist Endpoint Automation Services LTD (EAS), which has an office in Manchester, is celebrating its recent success in working closely with Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) to achieve major cost savings.

EAS created a fully functional RPA process for CNWL, eradicating an enormous manual data-inputting burden and delivering savings equating to approximately three full-time band 3 staff at an equivalent cost of £98,500 and freeing staff to work on other valuable and less repetitive roles.

CNWL serve two Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and seven local authorities, as well as managing one of the largest school aged child immunisation programmes in England, providing up to 100,000 vaccines during the academic year. This programme increased hugely during the pandemic when the team began to support the Covid vaccination alongside flu.

Up until then, the Trust used a paper-based system for parental consent forms, meaning that the details of every child vaccinated were inputted manually on to TPP’s SystmOne electronic record system.

This is needed to produce management reports to the National Immunisation and Vaccination System (NIVS), which CNWL must do within five days of a vaccination, as well as providing monthly statistics to the Child Health Information Services. Both are an important part of government decision-making in the wake of the pandemic.

This placed administrative pressures on CNWL as they were having to utilise a paper-based system for consent-form handling, producing reports to NIVS within five days of vaccination.

CNWL found it almost impossible to meet the data entry demands without drawing on additional resource and finances which led to CNWL’s decision to move away from paper and digitalise the process with Thomson SchoolScreener, a recognised school nursing services application, and to use robotic process automation (RPA) to extract and input the necessary data to share with SystmOne.

The number of influenza vaccines CNWL gives annually has more than doubled as the government increased the eligible cohort of school year groups to be offered a vaccine.

This put pressure on the Trust’s administration team with the time-consuming task of inputting up to 1,400 consent forms a day onto TPP’s SystmOne.

The only way for CNWL to achieve this was to draw on resources from other teams, work overtime and use temporary staff. The burden couldn’t continue and the introduction of digitalisation/automation was the only way it could be addressed.

Andrew Massey, Robotic Process Automation Project Manager Digital & Innovation Group at CNWL, said: “With the growth of the programme, it was not sustainable to continue with having to manual handle paper-based consent forms.

“A digital solution was needed which met our need to manage the programme while also allowing us to continue providing our health partners with the clinical details through SystmOne….it was decided that using RPA could fulfil our needs to transfer data recorded in SchoolScreener to SystmOne.

“EAS had the best understanding of our challenges and its previous experience of working with NHS organisations meant it could quickly get to grips with the project. Joining with them was a real turning point. They immediately put in place a dedicated project manager and developer to build a robot to extract and input the information to be transferred between the two applications. Additionally, their team structure meant that when issues arose, they could be immediately addressed unlike our experience of the inexperienced supplier which saw a time lag before any resolution.”

EAS was able to create a fully functional RPA process for CNWL in just five weeks which put the timetable back on track so that the new system was ready to fully ‘go live’ at the start of the 2022/23 academic year.

There are already significant savings identified Andrew confirms: “Compared with when we were having to manually input the data, the Trust will be making real financial savings with an average daily saving of 26 hours staff time.”

No longer will additional funds have to be found to ensure it can process the immunisation records. Based on initial findings the staff time saving will be 26 hours per day during an academic year. This equates to approximately three full-time band 3 staff at an equivalent cost of £98,500 and freeing staff to work on other valuable and less repetitive roles.

The Trust has already identified further RPA programmes to build upon the benefits automation brings in increasing efficiencies.

Andrew Massey (CNWL) comments on the scaling up opportunities: “As the programme grows so does the possible savings which will potentially free up funds for clinical services.

“We do know that the new systems and processes will provide greater accuracy which ensures the data quality and consistency which will help inform the programme and the decisions made by the Department.”

Russell Lawrie adds: “We are thrilled at the results we were able to achieve through collaborative working with the forward thinking and informed team at CNWL.

“EAS is a dedicated service provider to the public health sector, and we use cutting edge software technology, in-depth knowledge and class-leading service delivery, to achieve significant benefits for them and their patients. We are firmly committed to freeing up public sector teams, so they can focus their time on more valuable services, and releasing budget for vital patient-facing services.

“By sharing news of our successes, we are keen to generate widescale awareness on what is achievable by harnessing the latest in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions to deliver substantial back office cost savings for public health organisations, so we can support even more public health bodies.”

EAS specialises in producing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions, and with a background in complex IT and cloud automation, offer automated processing. Since establishing the business in 2015, EAS has achieved to date over £4 million in cost savings for its clients, through the development and deployment of software robots to replace manual, repetitive processes and freeing up valuable employee time to focus on more complex tasks.

For more information on EAS visit: www.easuk.co.uk

Oldham Council commends Royton’s businesses with a networking event

Olivia McHugh

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16/02/2023

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Oldham Council commends Royton’s businesses with a networking event

In Royton, Oldham Council recently hosted the second free business networking event for local businesses.

Organised by Cllr Shoab Ahktar and Oldham Council’s Business, Growth and Investment team, this event gave local businesses a chance to network and engage with others in the district, gather information about support available to them and identify supply chain opportunities with neighbouring businesses.

Businesses heard from the Growth Hub about the support available and what support the council can provide – Councillor Amanda Chadderton, Leader of the Council, also opened the floor to businesses so they could ask any questions they had.

Shoab Ahktar, Cabinet Member for Employment and Skills, also gave a speech on the thriving business community in Royton.

More than 30 businesses attended the event which took place at the popular Mazzo Restaurant right in the heart of Royton.

This was the second of several networking opportunities the council are organising for businesses across Oldham, with more being organised across the coming year.

Councillor Amanda Chadderton, Leader of Oldham Council, said:

“We put these events on because I wanted to give local businesses an opportunity to get to know their business neighbours and perhaps create more opportunities with each other – you never know who you might meet.

“I believe it’s so important that our business community is connected with each other, as it’s been a difficult couple of years for everyone. The more people who can reach out to people the better, in my eyes.

“It was great to meet more of the hard-working people from Royton and give them some more information on what the council and our partners can offer them in terms of support.”

“Royton is absolutely thriving at the moment and it’s brilliant to see. In addition to the popular Thursday market which continues to bring people from all over Greater Manchester, over recent years we have seen a growing number of independent businesses and a brilliant food and drink offer, making Royton a real destination for people to socialise.

“There are more events planned, so if you’re a business and fancy a chin wag with other like-minded entrepreneurs, keep an eye on the council’s social media channels for the dates.”

The networking events are free, and open to all businesses from the districts they are hosted in. Attendees should register to reserve their place through Eventbrite.

Shoab Akhtar, Cabinet Member for Employment and Enterprise, added:

“It was a pleasure to be able to speak to the people who contribute to making Royton the thriving place it is.

“I’d like to just echo what Amanda said and further highlight our commitment to support the businesses across the whole of Oldham.

“From our dedicated teams and partners to our web pages, and even our businesses newsletter, I want to let local entrepreneurs we are here for them.

“I encourage those in businesses or looking to get started on their journey, to get in touch with our staff today and see what support is available.

Nicola Mitchell, from Mitchell Mortgages, attended on the night and said:

“I had a really exciting time at the networking event. It was a great choice of venue and the whole event felt relaxed and informal.

“I met other businesses who I feel will be invaluable for me going into the future.

“There was a real mix of interesting speakers and I found the question and answer session with Cllr Chadderton extremely useful – it’s always useful to know more about what’s going on not just in Royton, but the wider town as well.

“I can’t wait for the next one – I’ll be first in line to reserve my ticket.”

Those not able to make the events can keep abreast of what’s happening in the borough and the support available to local businesses via the Council’s business newsletter.

Sign up here. https://www.oldham.gov.uk/forms/form/795/en/contact_business_support

Oldham Council has a free and flexible support offer to help make a difference in your business.

Much of the package is unique to the borough and includes access to finance, growth advice, workforce development and networking opportunities.

To find out more about what is available visit www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201089/business

Manchester Airport gearing up for busy February half-term

Olivia McHugh

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16/02/2023

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<strong>Manchester Airport gearing up for busy February half-term</strong>

Manchester Airport is expecting a bumper fortnight over February half-term, as families escape in search of some final winter sun.

More than 200,000 passengers are expected to fly from the Northern hub this week, with pupils in areas including Merseyside, Trafford and Yorkshire on their breaks – and a further 275,000 or so will follow next week, as schools in most of Greater Manchester and Cheshire close.

Popular destinations include Dubai, Paris, Tenerife, Alicante and Lanzarote.

This February half-term is the first free of Covid-19 travel restrictions since February 2020, and the airport is now seeing passenger numbers exceeding 90 per cent of 2019 levels for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Earlier this week, it announced a strong start to 2023, with over 1.6m passengers departing from or arriving into Manchester in January – more than double the 750,000 or so who travelled through in the same month last year, when Omicron testing requirements remained in place.

The airport also revealed more than 92 per cent of passengers cleared security in under 10 minutes last month, and it expects that to continue throughout February.

That has been driven by a major recruitment drive that has seen more than 2,000 new colleagues join the business in 2022, with around 1,100 in security alone.

A jobs fair held earlier this month saw more than 650 turn out in the hope of securing roles, both with the airport, and its partners, including ground handling firm Swissport.

Those travelling through over February half-term are being reminded to check with their airline on when they will need to arrive at the airport – normally two to three hours before departure – and to familiarise themselves with hand luggage rules. This includes the limits in place on liquids, gels and pastes, which must be placed in a clear plastic bag in containers under 100ml.

Travellers are also advised to plan their journey to the airport and check for travel disruption before setting off.

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, said: “We look forward to welcoming almost half a million passengers over the half term period, and helping them get their trips off to the best possible start.

“Despite the pressures on household budgets, families remain keen to travel and we are confident that passenger numbers will continue to recover into the summer.

“During busy periods it is important that you carefully plan your journey to the airport and allow plenty of time. We have seen disruption on the rail network in recent months, so this advice is particularly important if you are travelling to the airport by train.”

DESTINTON SPORT TRAVEL APPOINTED OFFICIAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SUPPLIER TO SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB

Olivia McHugh

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16/02/2023

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<strong>DESTINTON SPORT TRAVEL APPOINTED OFFICIAL BUSINESS TRAVEL SUPPLIER TO SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB</strong>

Destination Sport Travel has today announced it has been appointed as Official Business Travel Supplier to Southampton Football Club.

With an unrivalled portfolio of clients including numerous Premier League clubs, Destination Sport Travel is the UK’s leading travel solution for elite sports clubs and governing bodies.

Destination Sport Travel’s business travel service has been designed to meet the specific requirements of sporting organisations, from individual movements for players and their families, through to the wider club including football departments, administrative staff, and directors.

Southampton FC’s Director of Regional Business & Football Partnerships, Mark Abrahams, said:

“Destination Sport Travel is a proven and established leader in business travel. Their experience in providing travel solutions for various Premier League clubs means they already have a strong understanding of the footballing world and our needs as a club, and we’re excited to work with them.”

Destination Sport Travel Managing Director, Rob Slawson, added:

“We’re delighted to announce Southampton FC as our latest partner. Travel plays an important role within modern day sport and we’re acutely aware that the requirements of professional football teams can differ greatly from other businesses.

“That’s where our best-in-market business travel team step in, providing a discreet, dedicated support 24/7. The relationship is already underway, and we look forward to building on the partnership in years to come.”

Both parties would also like to thank Future Sport Marketing for their assistance in delivering this partnership.

For more information on Destination Sport Travel, please click HERE

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