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Press releases

September 2023

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Felicity Buchan MP Visits Kensington High Street Metro Bank

Metro Bank, the community bank, recently welcomed Felicity Buchan, Member of Parliament for Kensington to its High Street store.

Community

Bradford Metro Bank Puts School Students in the Money Zone

Metro Bank colleagues from the Bradford store have delivered seven Money Zone – financial education workshops – to over 270 children in years four, five and six from Horton Grange Primary School. The aim of the complimentary workshops is to raise financial awareness in students from a young age.

Community

Slough Metro Bank Colleagues Help Clean Up Upton Park

The UK’s best community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Slough store chose to use their Days to Amaze as volunteer litter pickers in Upton Park.

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Crawley Metro Bank Hosts Local Job Boost

Metro Bank’s Crawley store will host a Network & Hire event on Wednesday 20th September from 8:45am – 10:45am. Local businesses from all sectors are welcome to come along to meet candidates available for employment - be they new to the workforce, looking for a new challenge or returning to work.

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Harrow Metro Bank to Support Local Businesses

Harrow Metro Bank will be attending the annual Harrow Means Business event at Victoria Hall (Sheepcote Road) on Wednesday the 20th of September between 8am and 7pm.

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Colchester Metro Bank Hosts Get Connected Event

Metro Bank’s Colchester store will be hosting a Colchester Get Connected event together with Get Ahead Essex at its High Street store on Wednesday September 20th from 8.30 am - 10.00 am.

Community

Treat Time

Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Orpington store have just donated 80 boxes of Banana, Apple and Blueberry treats to Second Chance Animal Rescue. First in the queue to enjoy the organic treats was 20 year old cat Blue – a friendly and affectionate cat who needs a forever home.

Community

Bradford Metro Bank Guides New Students During Freshers Week

Bradford Metro Bank is helping new students attending Bradford College with simple, practical guidance about how to set up a bank account and navigate managing their own finances. Colleagues from the Market Street store will be on hand at the Freshers’ Fair in which they will have a stall on September 20th to help young people on their first financial journey.

Community

Metro Bank donates 180 boxes of treats to Birmingham Dogs Home

Colleagues from Metro Bank’s Wolverhampton store have just donated 180 boxes of Banana, Apple and Blueberry treats to Birmingham Dogs Home. First in the queue to enjoy the organic treats was Murray – a big friendly stray who has yet to find his forever home.

Community

Canterbury Metro Bank Guides New Students During Freshers Week

Canterbury Metro Bank is helping new students attending Canterbury University with simple, practical guidance about how to set up a bank account and navigate managing their own finances. Colleagues from the St George’s Street store will be on hand throughout Freshers’ Week which starts from September 18th. Students popping into the store will receive a complimentary welcome pack including information and pens, highlighters and lollies.

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