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Local community helps to fulfil Spice Jets dream

17 April 2013

Thanks to funds raised from the local community, Slough based ice hockey team, Spice Jets were able to compete in The Special Hockey Tournament, for players with special needs last month, which took place in Canada.

Students get chance to pitch to business gurus

17 April 2013

Students of three local schools were given a taste of the working world at an event hosted by Slough Trading Estate based communications giant O2.

A striking way for charities to raise vital funds

10 April 2013

Thanks to the resounding success experienced last summer, Absolutely Ten Pin, a Slough Community Leisure venue, is once again calling out to all local charities who would like to use their facilities free of charge to host a fundraising bowling event.

Drive-thru Bank to arrive in Slough

10 April 2013

Metro Bank will open the country's first drive-thru bank in Slough this May.

Her Majesty The Queen to officially open Britwell Centre

03 April 2013

The Britwell Centre will be officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on Friday 5 April 2013.

Lord Heseltine backs small businesses

03 April 2013

Through a new Government initiative, small businesses could take the driving seat in local economic growth.

Plans to bring lasting Olympic legacy to Slough

27 March 2013

A partnership is planning to build a £150,000 rowing and canoeing centre in Slough.

Local Leisure Company welcomes London 2012 Olympic torch bearer to team

27 March 2013

Local leisure company, Slough Community Leisure, is delighted to announce that Pippa Hatch has joined the team as their new Marketing Assistant.

Apprentice and aspiring Olympian urges youngsters to consider other alternatives to University

27 March 2013

An aspiring Olympian is reaping the benefits of an apprenticeship at Telefonica O2 encouraging others to consider the alternative to university.

Mars celebrates its volunteering programme

20 March 2013

The confectionary giant Mars, who are based on Slough Trading Estate, recently celebrated its successful volunteering programme with an event at its Dundee Road office.

Business Biscotti hosts a Berkshire business networking event

20 March 2013

A networking event for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SME) hosted by Business Biscotti took place last Monday at the Grovefield House Hotel, in Taplow Common Road, Burnham.

Superfast broadband 'will create thousands of jobs'

06 March 2013

A report by Adroit Economics Ltd estimates that a total of 17,000 jobs could be created across the Thames Valley once Superfast broadband arrives.

Free creative arts and media courses for young people

06 March 2013

Slough Borough Council is offering free creative courses and workshops for 19 - 25 year olds.

Slough joins forces with other Councils on Transport Scheme

26 February 2013

Slough Borough council will join other council's across Berkshire to allocate funds for major transport schemes.

Exporting firms feel confident as orders continue to rise

19 February 2013

The latest DHL/British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Trade Confidence Index report, which measures UK exporting activity (Export Index) and business confidence (Confidence Index) - shows that businesses' confidence in the future is high, with exports at their third highest level since the DHL/BCC index report began in 2010.

Winter Fair Fundraiser proves to be a hit

19 February 2013

A Winter Fair hosted by Willow Primary School in Slough raised approximately £500 that will be used for resources and activities for the children.

Western Rail Access to Heathrow Presses Ahead

13 February 2013

Western Rail Access to Heathrow (WRAtH) is pressing full steam ahead, the £500m western rail link to Heathrow received a vote of confidence as industry leaders met for a landmark round-table discussion.

Career Fair Helps Youngsters in Planning their Future

13 February 2013

A career fair held in Slough was attended by hundreds of youngsters. The fair was aimed at helping them plan their future.

£20million Government Training Investment Programme Aimed at Rural Businesses

07 February 2013

The Environmental Secretary, Owen Paterson announced that at least 90,000 aspiring business people will get specialist training as part of the Government's latest drive towards rural economic growth.

Personal training goes poolside in Slough

07 February 2013

Following the popularity of swimming during the Olympics, two leisure centres in Slough are launching a new initiative to get people fit in the pool.

Bodytechnics - 10% discount on paint and labour costs

Toyota Material Handling -  Special offer on short term hire

X1 Limited - Free print audit

Coporate Health Limited - 10% discount off first aid courses

I & A Car Services - M.O.T discount

Paragon Multimedia Limited - Free audio-visual health check & consultation

Ecolab Pest Elimination - 10% off services

Stobys Fish Bar - Free bottle of wine

The Christopher Hotel Bar & Grill - 10% off room rates

Identity Hair Salon - 15% discount

Health Matters 360 - 10% off workshop bookings

GOGO's - 10% discount off all food orders

Servicespeed - 15% discount on electrical repairs

Bluehat UK Limited - Complimentary particpants on events

Corporate Health Limited - Offer on life saving defibrillators

 

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