Cheers, Manning Stainton!

Photo-caption: Flying high – Leeds Uni Cheerleaders help Manning Stainton celebrate a batch of awards! (Left to right) Jo Payne, Peter Clarkson, Jacquie Howard, Janet Jackson, Suzanna Stewart, Elaine Forrest, Nikki Scales.

May 2006

When Julie Croft of Leeds University Cheerleading squad asked Manning Stainton estate agents for a donation to help buy smart new kitbags, the company didn’t hesitate…

“Certainly,” they said, “We’re about to present our annual branch and staff awards so come and help us celebrate!”

The award-winning squad is on a bit of a high right now, having won a succession of Dance Championships last year, the UK Cheerleading Association Bredbury Cup for outstanding contribution to the sport of cheerleading – and they’re heading for Orlando this year for the USA Championships!

Squad members (60 in total and growing) are all University students reading a diverse range of subjects from Physics to Law, Accountancy to Graphic Design and practically everything in between…

Winners of Manning Stainton’s annual Pride Awards – given to staff right across the branch network – were on hand to try out some of the routines, together with director Jacquie Howard who brought along the Sunday Times “Top 100 Small Companies to Work For” trophy recently presented to the Group.

Said Julie: -

“Manning Stainton responded very quickly to our request and we’re extremely grateful for the donation. We may be a top Cheerleading team, but at the end of the day we’re still students!”