The UK’s only charity focused on eliminating the abuse and neglect of older people are seeking ‘enthusiastic and committed’ volunteers to support their work in Newry. Hourglass NI, previously known as Action on Elder Abuse, have been operational for nearly 30 years’ and over that time they have supported ‘tens of thousands of people, shaped
Edwina Flynn has been elected to serve as the new President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade at the Annual General Meeting on Thursday November 30, at Custom House, Newry. Edwina is the current CEO of Wood Innovations Ltd, a flooring distributor, importer and wholesaler specialising in the supply of wooden floors throughout the
Dynamic, family-owned combined materials recovery facility, Re-Gen Waste, have opened a number of vacancies as a result of their continued expansion. The people-centric, Newry-based company has not only recently completed work on a new state-of-the-art welfare building but they have also announced a double nomination in the National Recycling Awards 2023, nominated as finalists in
Northern Ireland outfitting firm MJM Marine is at the heart of the global cruise ship industry with $150 million of new work secured for 2023/24. The increase in business across a range of global clients, including the world’s largest cruise companies, will see the Newry headquartered business create more than 100 new jobs. The announcement
Thanks to funding support, Southern Area Hospice Services are developing their Community Services with the launch of an out of hours, on-call nursing service. The funding, which was provided by Department of Health’s Cancer Charities’ Support Fund, administered by the Community Foundation NI, is enabling the hospice services to take the next step in their
Do you regard yourself as a born leader? Jobs in management often require an individual with the skill and ability to effectively lead a team of people. Managers are generally required to oversee the day-to-day running of a business. This can involve making decisions using initiative, delegating tasks to suitable team members, planning for the
A new and innovative employability project has been launched in the Newry, Mourne and Down and Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council areas. The ‘Employ Me’ programme has been developed in partnership between Southern Regional College (SRC) and Clanrye Group to provide training and wraparound support to economically inactive persons aged sixteen and over with the
Newry firm Around Noon, the award-winning food-to-go manufacturer, has secured much-coveted M&S own label supplier status in a major endorsement of the company’s commitment to quality from one of the most trusted brands on the high street. It comes as the company announces significant new investments in readiness to grow its business, including the purchase
Around Noon, the fast-growing food-to-go (FTG) manufacturer headquartered in Newry, has acquired a major London-based FTG business to create an enlarged group with 800 employees and revenues of over £80 million per annum. The acquisition of The Soho Sandwich Company adds more than 300 employees to Around Noon’s headcount, as well as a new north
Kieran McGivern, an executive chef at Around Noon in Newry has been named as one of the food-to-go industry’s best sandwich makers after winning two awards at the Sandwich & Food to Go Designer of the Year competition. The competition is a major highlight of The Sandwich & Food to Go Awards – also known
