http://www.mynewsdesk.com/ Mynewsdesk news feed directly from the source http://www.mynewsdesk.com/ http://www.mynewsdesk.com/images/redesign/graphics/logos/logo-small.png 128 23 15 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:57:14 +0100 The conference evaluates the emerging findings of the Welfare Reforms, bringing together key policy makers, including the Minister for Welfare Reform. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/view/pressrelease/capita-conferences-announce-their-welfare-reform-conference-16-july-2013-manchester-869575 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/view/pressrelease/capita-conferences-announce-their-welfare-reform-conference-16-july-2013-manchester-869575 Capita Conferences Thu, 23 May 2013 13:12:16 +0100 Volkswagen of America Foundation to contribute $250,000 to the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity for relief efforts http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/volkswagen/pressrelease/view/volkswagen-group-of-america-supports-oklahoma-tornado-relief-efforts-869455 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/volkswagen/pressrelease/view/volkswagen-group-of-america-supports-oklahoma-tornado-relief-efforts-869455 Volkswagen Tue, 21 May 2013 11:54:19 +0100 Members of Bury People First have been celebrating winning the Bronze award in the Mencap Active Project. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/bury-council/pressrelease/view/bronze-awards-for-bury-people-first-868405 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/bury-council/pressrelease/view/bronze-awards-for-bury-people-first-868405 Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 21 May 2013 11:05:00 +0100 Adam Hollick has a spinal cord injury which has left him with reduced sensation and muscle strength but he is proving that this is no barrier to a successful career in the fitness industry. After completing a voluntary work placement, he is now a paid fitness instructor at the YMCA gym in Romford. Adam was offered free training through the InstructAbility programme. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/pressrelease/view/adam-has-become-one-of-romford-s-first-disabled-fitness-instructors-through-pioneering-charity-programme-868363 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/pressrelease/view/adam-has-become-one-of-romford-s-first-disabled-fitness-instructors-through-pioneering-charity-programme-868363 Aspire Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 +0100 The year was 1963. On 20 May, the Esso Motor Hotell opened its doors in Laxå and welcomed its first guests. Fast-forward 50 years and the hotel chain has enjoyed strong growth, making its mark on both the Swedish and the international hotel industry along the way. In 1984, Esso Motor Hotell changed its name to Scandic Hotels, a chain that now has 155 hotels and around 30,000 rooms across Europe. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/scandic_hotels/pressrelease/view/scandic-hotels-turns-50-trendsetting-hotel-chain-looks-to-the-future-867464 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/scandic_hotels/pressrelease/view/scandic-hotels-turns-50-trendsetting-hotel-chain-looks-to-the-future-867464 Scandic Hotels Fri, 17 May 2013 11:38:06 +0100 Children aged 12 months and upwards need loving permanent homes – can you help to give them one? http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/bury-council/pressrelease/view/ever-thought-about-adoption-come-to-the-open-day-867397 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/bury-council/pressrelease/view/ever-thought-about-adoption-come-to-the-open-day-867397 Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Fri, 17 May 2013 11:07:33 +0100 Mas.s has translated the famous "Starry Night" into his style of painting." I am deeply inspired by van Gogh, and I am proud of it. His personality, the use of colours and his love for beauty has touched me profoundly." Mas.s shows in his paintings the beauty of the world, the majesty of the universe and the humbling experience of looking into space. Now to be seen at Gagliardi gallery, Chelsea. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mas-s/pressreleases/never-alone-an-expressionist-painting-showing-that-the-light-is-always-shining-in-the-moon-the-stars-and-beyond-the-horizon-867380 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mas-s/pressreleases/never-alone-an-expressionist-painting-showing-that-the-light-is-always-shining-in-the-moon-the-stars-and-beyond-the-horizon-867380 Mas.s Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:32 +0100 Scandic Hamburg Emporio was among the winners of the Top Hotel Opening Awards 2012, honouring the best hotel openings of the year in the Luxury, First Class, Budget and Exceptional categories. Partner to the award is the Stuttgart Trade Fair, with its fair Intergastra. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/scandic_hotels/pressrelease/view/scandic-hamburg-emporio-wins-the-top-hotel-opening-award-2012-in-the-first-class-category-866552 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/scandic_hotels/pressrelease/view/scandic-hamburg-emporio-wins-the-top-hotel-opening-award-2012-in-the-first-class-category-866552 Scandic Hotels Wed, 15 May 2013 10:40:08 +0100 On May 2, 76% of voters supported the Thame Town Plan and its site allocations in an overwhelming “yes” vote at referendum. Curtin&Co has been working with Thame Town Council for the past two years to secure this historic result. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/pressrelease/view/curtin-co-sees-thame-town-plan-success-866250 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/curtin-co/pressrelease/view/curtin-co-sees-thame-town-plan-success-866250 Curtin & Co Tue, 14 May 2013 10:49:28 +0100 A wide range of activities has been organised in Bury to mark Dementia Awareness Week (20-25 May). http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/bury-council/pressrelease/view/raising-money-and-awareness-of-dementia-865537 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/bury-council/pressrelease/view/raising-money-and-awareness-of-dementia-865537 Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Mon, 13 May 2013 11:46:20 +0100 Portraiture new style. Mas.s saw this, at the time unbeknown to him, famous and characterful model and artist from the 20s and 30s in an art magazine. He has taken Lee Miller's beautiful features, photographed by her artist friend Man Ray, and translated that into this painting. "I love beauty and character. I have found both in this beautiful woman, exploring my unique style in this art stream." http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mas-s/pressreleases/lee-miller-an-expressionist-painting-of-the-famous-30s-model-using-the-solarisation-effect-864883 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mas-s/pressreleases/lee-miller-an-expressionist-painting-of-the-famous-30s-model-using-the-solarisation-effect-864883 Mas.s Fri, 10 May 2013 14:52:10 +0100 On Friday 17th May, Spinal Injuries Together, a grouping of the UK’s five major spinal cord injury charities, will be raising awareness of the life-changing effects of spinal cord injury through national Spinal Cord Injuries Day. In the UK alone, someone is told they may never walk again Every Eight Hours. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/pressrelease/view/national-day-shows-that-spinal-cord-injury-needn-t-stop-you-getting-the-most-out-of-life-864429 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/pressrelease/view/national-day-shows-that-spinal-cord-injury-needn-t-stop-you-getting-the-most-out-of-life-864429 Aspire Wed, 08 May 2013 13:21:31 +0100 Bury is celebrating Foster Care Fortnight by appealing to local people to help them make a difference to a child’s life. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/bury-council/pressrelease/view/foster-care-fortnight-will-you-join-us-863902 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/bury-council/pressrelease/view/foster-care-fortnight-will-you-join-us-863902 Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Tue, 07 May 2013 08:40:00 +0100 From Glasgow to London, Manchester to Nottingham, intu will be bringing the 100-strong elephant herd to over half the UK population in 13 locations, making it the longest-running Elephant Parade to date – and its first ever nationwide tour. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/elephant-parade/pressrelease/view/intu-brings-elephant-parade-national-tour-to-uk-tour-dates-for-13-venues-announced-863085 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/elephant-parade/pressrelease/view/intu-brings-elephant-parade-national-tour-to-uk-tour-dates-for-13-venues-announced-863085 Elephant Parade Tue, 07 May 2013 06:55:00 +0100 For the third year in a row, Scandic has been voted the most sustainable hotel chain by the 9,000 Swedish consumers who participated in Sustainable Brands*, the annual survey that ranks how companies work on environmental and social responsibility. In total across all sectors Scandic comes in 16th place out of 228. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/scandic_hotels/pressrelease/view/scandic-stands-its-ground-as-the-best-hotel-chain-on-sustainability-862884 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/scandic_hotels/pressrelease/view/scandic-stands-its-ground-as-the-best-hotel-chain-on-sustainability-862884 Scandic Hotels Fri, 03 May 2013 11:52:00 +0100 The 14th annual Sports Quiz Dinner in London was marked by the warmest day of the year and a fantastic atmosphere at the long-favoured venue, Lord’s Cricket Ground. Over 650 guests enjoyed a drinks reception and sumptuous three course dinner whilst battling it out over the legendary Sports Quiz, hosted by Aspire President and renowned sports presenter, John Inverdale. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/pressrelease/view/aspire-sports-quiz-dinner-london-2013-862253 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/aspire/pressrelease/view/aspire-sports-quiz-dinner-london-2013-862253 Aspire Thu, 02 May 2013 07:00:00 +0100 On 14 June Gotland’s biggest hotel – Visby HamnHotell – will become Scandic’s first hotel on the popular Swedish island. The comprehensive refurbishment and extension of the hotel has been completed and it is now time for a name change. The new Scandic Visby will be offering this summer’s guests 214 rooms, many with sea views and a balcony or terrace. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/scandic_hotels/pressrelease/view/gotland-s-biggest-hotel-becomes-a-scandic-861544 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/scandic_hotels/pressrelease/view/gotland-s-biggest-hotel-becomes-a-scandic-861544 Scandic Hotels Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:15:14 +0100 Mas.s has produced a new series of landscape paintings who will be available at Gagliardi gallery in Chelsea from this week. Recent demand has prompted these new series consisting of 5 paintings. Using his very distinctive and unique techniques he has orchestred colours, shapes and moods. One central theme is beauty, the beauty of life. He says "we can not be reminded enough of this absolute." http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mas-s/pressreleases/dawn-an-expressionist-painting-mirroring-the-start-of-a-brand-new-day-new-challenges-but-also-new-opportunities-860692 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/mas-s/pressreleases/dawn-an-expressionist-painting-mirroring-the-start-of-a-brand-new-day-new-challenges-but-also-new-opportunities-860692 Mas.s Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:41:00 +0100 As the fighting and fall-out from last month’s coup ravages Central African Republic, Merlin health workers are continuing to provide medical aid – often in the line of fire. These health workers include Congolese refugees who only a few years ago fled their own country out of fear for their safety. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/merlin/pressrelease/view/merlin-saves-lives-under-fire-in-central-african-republic-859996 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/merlin/pressrelease/view/merlin-saves-lives-under-fire-in-central-african-republic-859996 Merlin Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:56:10 +0100 Companies, governments and event organizers need better risk management strategies in order to prevent disasters like the Boston Bombings and the Waco disaster. Risk management needs to be taken more seriously and so do budgeting relating to risk management. Complacency in these areas is inexcusable. http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/profits-and-people-pty-ltd/pressrelease/view/the-boston-bombings-and-the-waco-disaster-should-have-been-prevented-858059 http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/pressroom/profits-and-people-pty-ltd/pressrelease/view/the-boston-bombings-and-the-waco-disaster-should-have-been-prevented-858059 Profits and People Ltd