50% off tickets for BBC Philharmonic on Friday 4th December

Khachahturian Introduction, Hopak and Sabre Dance from Gayane

Dallapiccola Marsia (ballet)

Tchaikovsky Suite, Swan Lake

Gianandrea Noseda, conductor

The BBC Philharmonic orchestra is offering a very special 50% discount for tickets in Area B, which includes seats in the centre stalls and circle. Tickets will cost just £12.50 with the discount. (No other discounts or concessions apply with this offer).

To take advantage of your 50% discount for this concert you simply need to quote ‘BBC7’ when booking. You do this: in person at The Bridgewater Hall Box Office 10am – 6pm (8pm on event nights), by phone on 0161 907 9000 (£2 transaction fee), online at www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk (£1.50 transaction fee).

The usual ticket prices are available for all other seating in the Hall. A £31, B £25 (half price on 4 Dec), C £21, D £17, E £12, and F £9. A 20% discount is available to Friends of the Philharmonic, under 26 and claimants. Disabled patrons are entitled to 50% discount and Senior Citizens can receive 30% discount.

Delta Airlines restart Manchester to New York JFK

Delta Airlines will fly from Manchester to New York JFK again from May 2nd 2010. The airline had temporarily suspended the service due to low demand during the winter.

Manchester Evening News Arena Events

Here are the confirmed events at the MEN Arena for the next 12 months.

Training courses with The Manchester College

Recruitment

Well trained candidates, with relevant, up-to-date skills can have a positive impact on any business. With free training initiatives attached to recruitment, The Manchester College can provide your business with these job ready individuals, as well as a wide range of other tailored employment solutions – all completely commission free.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way to develop highly skilled and productive employees. Participating in an Apprenticeship programme ensures that you will have employees that are not only trained to industry standards, but understand the unique values of your organisation. Apprentices are paid by their employer while they are training and learning, and all training costs are met by The Manchester College.

Work Placements

Your business could benefit from offering students work placements because they allow you the opportunity to appraise the potential of possible future employees and learn from their up-to-date knowledge and skills. It's a great opportunity for students as well, as they really do value the practical experience and contacts that they gain from work placements.

Offender Learning

The Manchester College provides ex-offenders with learning and skills, enabling them to gain the skills and qualifications they need to be job ready and play a positive role in society. If you are recruiting, why not consider looking at what these individuals could offer your business.

To discuss your recruitment requirements in further detail please contact the Business Support Team on 0800 068 8585 and select option 1 or email bst@themanchestercollege.ac.uk

Short courses

Our administration and support services courses offer the full range of skills that office workers require.

Courses available include:

Intermediate Word 27/01/2010 £99 per delegate

Introduction to Powerpoint 28/01/2010 £99 per delegate

The Effective Administrator 15/01/2010 £105 per delegate

The Professional Receptionist 22/01/2010 £105 per delegate

To view the full range of courses available please click here to download a full list.

All our courses can be tailored to suit the requirements of the employer and employees. Courses can be delivered at your premises or at one of our college sites.

To book, please call the Business Support Team on 0800 068 8585 and select option 1 or email bst@themanchestercollege.ac.uk

The MHA Award Winners 2009

The MHA Award Winners 2009,
originally uploaded by World Class Service.

The photographs of this year's winners are now available on the World Class Service flickr page.

To view the photographs and find out a bit more about the winners, visit www.flickr.com/photos/worldclassservice/

The photographs were taken by Teresa Dietrich www.teresadietrich.com

Excellent Taxi Drivers

Over 350 Manchester Taxi drivers have now passed Level 2 NVQ in Road Passenger Transport making them “Drivers of Excellence” in the Licensing team view.

How will you know you are in the company of an accomplished taxi driver? Easy they will have a small round pin, a special lanyard and even a smart tie. We are delighted to hear that some companies are now insisting that their drivers pass this qualification before they can join their company.

At the Taxi Drivers passing out celebration yesterday the pins were being worn within minutes of receiving them and the room was packed over 200 drivers collected their pins and ties personally. A round of applause for the city too for inviting these hard working ladies and gentlemen in to the Town Hall to enjoy their celebration.

Manchester's hoteliers raise over £30k for charity

The MHA Ball is always a glitzy affair. Hoteliers know how to to party. It's not just about the city's hardworking hoteliers letting their hair down, however. The evening celebrates the best employees with the MHA awards and everyone digs deep to support charities. This year saw over £30,000 raised and the money will go to Hospitality Action and local charities Five Star Scanner Appeal and the Wood Street Mission.

Visit www.my-hospitality.com for more information.