BNI
So far 2018 has been an amazing year for the networking businesses in the Greater Manchester region.
Business
In fact, some BNI chapters and individual members have been recognised nationally for their contributions to the local business economy. One of these include local business man and entrepreneur Luke Sugden who has set up the new Stalybridge BNI Master business chapter which he hosts at Stalybridge Celtic football ground every Friday.
BNI Masters is still smashing it in the business world and has hit the £1 million mark for business passed in the room in less than 6 months and has grown from 24 to 37 local business inverting in the system of referral marketing.
For more information on how to join, then you can call Luke and see what all the fuss is about.
When we asked what it meant for him to set the Stalybridge chapter, Luke told us “I have grown up in the local area from
been a young school boy to becoming a business owner who now employs local people to carry services for others local people.”
“I wanted to help my home town and give something back. Since I have been in business one of the best things that has changed my whole mind set and helped grow my company has been becoming part of BNI.”
“This 33 year old globe organisation in the last 12 months has generated over £512 million for the members of the UK and Ireland with billions more globally.”
If you would like an invite to one of the local BNI events then simply call Luke Sugden on 07883076157.
Hit 2019 running and become part of a winning team by joining BNI today!
BRASS BANDS WITH SADDLEWORTH CONNECTIONS SELL OUT
CONCERTS IN SPAIN
At the end of October, two ‘Last Night of the Proms’ concerts performed by J.B Brass, which includes many players with Saddleworth connections were sell out nights on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
Apart from fifive regular members, other players of J. B Brass include ex players from Dobross and Boarshurst bands.There was also a guest appearance by Mr David Pogson from Diggle Band, who was
over on holiday at
the time.
The band, which
brought the house
down on both nights
were conducted by
the great Mr. Derek
Broadbent. Derek has conducted many all star brass bands in his time, including sell out concerts at the Uppermill Civic Hall. He has also been the professional conductor at Dobcross in his Career. Derek also shot to fame with the Brighouse and Rastrick with the Floral Dance back in the 1970’s.
The J.B Band is run by the expat community on the Orihuela Costa coastline, along with Ian and Sandra Gibson, one time licensees of the Navigation Inn Dobcross, as well as
Pauline Wilde who once ran the Clarence hotel in Greenfifield with husband Steve.
“It is run it on the style of a British Brass
Band.” Says Ian “Nights like these two concerts are fantastic and we loved having Derek over here to conduct us and make the overall experience for everyone even better. If any bands people are ever in this area and fancy playing, then just get in contact with us. We’d love to hear from you.”
www.justbrass.webeden.co.uk
C/Ronda Oeste 14, San Miguel, Spain 03193
www.AroundSADDLEWORTH.co.uk
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