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July 2023

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Sir Mike Penning MP Visits Hemel Hempstead Metro Bank

Metro Bank, the community bank, recently welcomed Sir Mike Penning, Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead to its Marlowes store.

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Bankers Dig Deep for Children’s Charity

The UK’s 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 the Bank’s teams - Model, Enterprise and Operational Risk team and its Holborn store recently spent two days clearing the grounds for Coram.

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Metro Bank Colleague Volunteers at Battle of the Proms

The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Reading resident and Business Development Manager Rebekah Burke recently volunteered at the Battle of the Proms held in Oxford’s Blenheim Palace to help raise nearly £11,000 for the Armed Forces’ charity, SSAFA.

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Will Quince MP Visits Colchester Metro Bank

Metro Bank, the community bank, recently welcomed Will Quince, Member of Parliament for Colchester to its High Street store.

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Southend Metro Bank Offers Early Start for Local Autism Group

Southend Metro Bank has been opening early exclusively for bespoke appointments to support families with autistic children. The community bank recognises that during normal opening hours, a busy banking hall with shiny surfaces and a loud coin counting Magic Money Machine can be a stressful situation for people who are sensitive to light and noise.

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Blue Monday

Metro Bank’s Bromley store turned blue for day to raise money for the mental health charity  West Kent Mind.

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Bradford Metro Bank Hosts Howling Wolf as Part of Summer Trail Event

There is a new addition to Metro Bank’s Bradford store in Market Street this summer as the Bank plays host to the Howling Wolf from Saturday July 22nd to Sunday August 6th  -  part of the BRICKLIVE event being organised by Bradford BID. The BrickLive trail theme is a Fantasy Kingdom which comprises 15 large installations of mystical and fantasy figures including unicorns, dragons, and warriors being placed around the city centre for visitors to find.

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Don’t Be Fooled This Summer Warns Metro Bank

Metro Bank’s July Scam of the Month is Money Mules. The Bank is highlighting the heavy penalties that consumers will face if they are tempted by the idea of easy money.

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Wolverhampton Metro Bank Welcomes Dogs & Dinosaurs?

Wolverhampton Metro Bank has always welcomed dogs, but visitors to the Dudley Street store should look out for a new four legged creature this summer – the Oviraptor dinosaur. Billed as a Roarsome Adventure – Wolverhampton Bid will be populating the town with dinosaurs from 22nd July through to 28th August as part of its Jurassic Dinosaur trail event for local children.

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Metro Bank Named as a Great British Employer of Veterans

The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank is named in the 100 Great British Employers of Veterans – the recently published book showcases the 100 leading Forces Friendly employers in the UK and what they offer to military veterans.

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Metro Bank Media Team

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