On Tuesday, 9 July, 2013, BACTA North West Region’s chairman Chris Manion and committee member Dave Ellwood, presented a cheque for £5,000 to the Children’s Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT) based in Lymm, Cheshire – being monies raised at the region’s annual Christmas charity ball.CAFT provides a variety of programmes for terminally ill, disabled and disadvantaged … Continued

On 1st July 2012, Chris Manion successfully completed the Great Manchester Swim in 38mins 9secs. This was a one mile swim around the Salford Quays. Including Gift Aid Chris has raised over £400 for Care For The Wild International (charity registration no 288802). Should you like to make a donation, or take a look at … Continued

On 1st July 2012, Chris will be taking part in the Great Machester Swim this year. It’s a one mile swim in Salford Quays. It will surely be very cold and tiring so any of you who are kind enough to sposor me can rest assured that I will well and truly earn every penny … Continued

We are pleased to announce that on the 9th May 2012, Chris Manion became the Chairman of the North West region of BACTA.

Amusement Machine Licence Duty (AMLD)   The new rates which come into from March 2011.   Machine Category Annual licence 2010-11 Annual licence 2011-12 A £5,805 £6,110 B1 £2,905 £3,055 B2 £2,285 £2,405 B3 £2,285 £2,405 B4 £2,075 £2,185 C £860 £905 If you are paying via monthly instalment, the following rates will apply from 27th … Continued