Chinese New Year Awards Thu, 25 February 2010 Principal of Tameside College, Peter Ryder was the personal guest of Philomena Chen at the Greater China Achievement in International Trade (AIT) Awards at the Lowry Theatre in Salford Quays, Manchester.Philomena is the Head of Asia Pacific Development at the UK Trade and Investments and is keen to support Tameside College in their development of International Links. Peter Ryder commented βIt was a great honour to be invited to such a prestigious event which recognises North West companies who have made a significant impact on inward investment into the North West.β