James J. Mutch

England

Digital Audience and Content Editor at Bury Times

Digital audience and content editor for @BuryTimes who often tweets about @Everton!

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Joy for plant hire worker after Made In Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw win

1 week ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Steve Brooks, who works as a plant fitter and delivery driver for Cross Plant Hire and has been with the business for two and a half years, claimed the prize with ticket number 24295. The company, based in Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, is an official supporter of the draw, with it holding 10 tickets since June last year. All of the tickets are allocated to staff. When Steve was told he won, he was "genuinely surprised and really happy".
Saxophone players to perform in lunchtime concert in Bury

1 week ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Gillian Blair and Nathan Mertens met in 2015 while studying at the Université Européenne de Saxophone in Gap, France They recently made their debut performance together in Tokyo, Japan, and this week's performance at Bury Parish Church is part of their UK 2025 concert tour. The pair have commissioned several new works for two saxophones and piano from composers including Lucy Armstrong (UK), Zack Browning (America), Rob Buckland (UK) and Andrew Boss (America).
CGI images released as library ground floor set to be turned into enterprise centre

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Funded by the government (£1.9m) and Bury Council (£900,000), the enterprise centre in Radcliffe will provide "much-needed flexible working space, along with meeting rooms and business support services". The Radcliffe Library building site in Stand Lane will also help small businesses start up and grow. The conversion will begin after a site compound has been established to support the contractor’s day-to-day operations.
'The honour of my life': New Bury mayor takes on chains of office

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Whitefield Cllr Noel Bayley took over the chains of office from North Mayor Cllr Khalid Hussein at the council's annual meeting yesterday, Wednesday. Cllr Bayley was born in Withington and grew up in Wythenshawe, where he went to school. After leaving sixth form college, he started work with the Keep Britain Tidy Group before moving to London to work at the Ministry of Defence, and has mainly worked in the civil service and local government ever since.
Delight for council worker after Made In Bury draw win

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Finance analyst Adele Reith, who has been involved in the draw since it began, scooped the prize with ticket number 20016. Adele's role involves diligently organising funding for children with special educational needs or those who do not access mainstream education. She has served in the vital role for the past two years and has dedicated 17 years to the local authority. Adele was "absolutely thrilled" when she was told she had won.
The Rock Shopping Centre in Bury on hunt for partner charity

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

The Rock is looking for a local charity to team up with and support with fundraising events, and submissions are open from now until Friday, May 23. To put forward a charity for consideration, the nominator must work for or be heavily involved in the charity and have its permission to enter. Centre director at The Rock, Arnold Wilcox-Wood, said: “There are so many good causes in and around Bury which is why we aim to refresh our charity partnership each year.
FerringoFest in Bury gearing up for final event this weekend

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

FerringoFest 2024 (Image: Danny Crompton) A Bury music festival is gearing up for its final event this weekend. FerringoFest was founded by Steve Rogers of The Steve Ferringo Band, aiming to raise money for treating cancer, after his wife Ange died of the disease in 2015. Less than five months after last year's festival, which happened over the spring bank holiday in May, Steve died on October 4 aged 62, following a battle with cancer.
JD Sports flags weak North American trading after mixed annual results

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

JD Sports' flagship store in Bury (Image: Public) JD Sports Fashion PLC says sales in North America fell sharply in "volatile" markets in the current financial year as it reported a drop in annual profit. In response, shares in the Bury sports retailer slumped 6.3 per cent to 87.14 pence in London on Wednesday. JD Sports said pretax profit declined 11 per cent to £715 million in the 52 weeks to February 1 from £811 million the year prior.
Talented musicians to perform in lunchtime concert in Bury

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Saxophone player Rachael Green and pianist Ben Attfield will play at Bury Parish Church in the event at 12.30pm. Rachael fell in love with the tone of the tenor saxophone and dedicated her studies to jazz for some time. She won the Harrogate International Festival, the British and International Federation of Festivals Ninth Biennial Championships, the East Coast Young Musician of the Year award, and the St Peter’s School Music Festival three times.
Ramsbottom musicians show generosity in support for creative group

2 weeks ago | burytimes.co.uk | James J. Mutch

Ramsbottom Concert Orchestra and Andantino Singers have presented a cheque of £1,500 to the Friends of Bury Music Association. The association handles the financial support for the young players at Bury Music Centre at The Rock. The cheque was presented by Edwina Berrisford, treasurer of the orchestra. The orchestra and Andantino Singers are affiliated with the original Ramsbottom Choral Society, which closed shortly after the lockdown.