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Summer Edition 2014

SOUTH CHESHIRE CHAMBER BUSINESS MAGAZINE

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3FOREWORD

Welcome to the summer edition of ourmagazine and as I write this editorial it isthe start of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, atournament that sees the very bestfootballing nations competing on theinternational stage. This tournament takesplace every four years, yet there are localbusinesses in South Cheshire competingon the international stage every day andwith great success.

We have companies in South Cheshiresuccessfully producing and selling productsfrom many different sectors to all over theglobe, including Bentley’s luxury vehicles,Fayrefield’s dairy products, Mornflake’s oatsand Busch GVT’s vacuum technology andthere are many more. It is not onlyproducts that can be exported abroad, butas you will see in the magazine, CTCHealthcare (p.12) have taken theirexpertise to Shanghai, so congratulationson their success. If these companies haveinspired you to think about trading globally,then contact the Chamber who can helpyou on your way to selling your productsor service abroad.

There are questions being asked of theUnited Kingdom’s sole representative atthe World Cup, England, who many believewill not make an impact at this year’stournament, many suggest it is the lack ofinvestment at the grass roots level. This isno different for businesses, and it is theChamber’s responsibility to make sure wepush the needs of the business communitylocally and nationally, to make sure theright environment is created to helpbusinesses start, grow and prosper.

As you can see form the front cover, ourChairman John Dunning and I attended theBritish Chambers of Commerce AnnualConference in London, and took time outto visit our local MP Edward Timpson.

While we lobby locally, being an accreditedChamber in the British Chambers ofCommerce network gives us strength innumbers and sends a strong message tolocal and national Government about the

needs of the business community. At theconference, there were debates,

presentations and keynote speakers fromthe private and public sector coveringtopics such as national infrastructure, skills,education, finance, export support andinnovation. Like the team who lifts the FIFAWorld Cup trophy, a local company’ssuccess will have been achieved through acombination of many factors and in SouthCheshire we must make sure that the rightconditions are created throughcollaboration and partnership with allstakeholders.

As you will see in the magazine therecontinues to be good news for SouthCheshire, companies having local andinternational success plus announcementsabout significant investment in majorinfrastructural developments in the area(p.27). There are many events showcasedthroughout this edition and great examplesof local companies working together andmaking a difference for South Cheshire.

We all wish the England team well in Braziland we know that they must take theiropportunities and enjoy an element of luckto achieve success. In South Cheshire, wehave the right ingredients and we shouldn’tneed luck to achieve great success, but wemust do is work together to make themost of every opportunity.

I hope you enjoy this magazine and if yourcompany has good news to share, pleasedo not hesitate to contact the Chamber.

Welcometo the Summer edition of4Front, the magazine forbusinesses in South Cheshire

Chamber Team

Paul ColmanChief Executive

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/paul-colman/

Jon BarnesChamber Executive -

International Trade Co-ordinator

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/jon-barnes/

Tina HankeyChamber Executive -

Membership Co-ordinatorhttp://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/

tina-hankey/

Nadeem AhmadChamber Executive -Business Community & ICT Development

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/nadeem-ahmad/

Madeleine AbbeyChamber Executive- Events & Marketing

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/madeleine-abbey/

Anne XiourouppaAccounts

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/Anne_M_Xiourouppa/

Richard WeildingBusiness Loans Executive

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/richard_weilding/

Erika FloodgateApprentice to

Chief Executivehttp://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/erika_floodgate/

For Articles and Advertising Sales please contact Tina Hankey:South Cheshire Chamber, Lyme Building, Westmere Drive, Crewe Business Park, Crewe CW1 6ZD

Tel: 01270 504700 • Ext 16 Fax: 01270 504701 Email: [email protected] www.southcheshirechamber.co.uk • www.sccci.co.uk/portal/tina-hankey

Paul WilcoxUKTI

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/paul-wilcox/

The Chamber, or any of its agents/representatives/staff, cannot accept any legal liability for the accuracy of the news items and articles contained in the magazine, whichhave been obtained and are reproduced in good faith. The Chamber also reserves the right to edit articles submitted for publication or exclude them completely.

Clair ViscoBusiness Travel Planning Officer

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/Clair/

Chief Executive

gs

www.southcheshirechamber.co.uk

Florian GutbrodMMU Intern

http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/Florian_Gutbrod/


4 NEW MEMBERS

Meet our new members . .

CVS Cheshire East11 Hope Street, SANDBACHCheshire CW11 1BAMobile: 07792 754904/07794 723 637Charity

Training Byte Size LtdNantwich CourtHospital Street, NANTWICHCheshire CW5 5RHTelephone: 01270 626 [email protected]

Melody Corporation15 Coldmoss DriveSANDBACHCheshire CW11 4HWTelephone: 01270 251 [email protected]

JG Creative Communications Ltd67 North CroftsNANTWICHCheshire CW5 5SQMobile: 07899 020 [email protected] Marketing

Malkins Bank Golf CourseBetchton Rd, Malkins BankSANDBACHCheshire CW114XNTelephone: 01270 765 931proshop@malkinsbankgolfclub.co.ukwww.malkinsbankgolfclub.co.ukGolf Club

Cartridge Cosmos Ltd199 Nantwich RoadCREWECheshire CWQ2 6DDTelephone: 01270 255 [email protected]

Dream Weddings419 Newcastle RoadShavingtonCREWECheshire CW2 5EBTelephone: 01270 747 [email protected] Packages

Pass The Parcel (Cheshire) Ltd147 Field LaneWistastonCREWECheshire CW2 8UUMobile: 07805 129 380passtheparcelcheshire@gmail.comwww.passthearcelcheshire.co.ukDelivery Service

Sarah Faulkner Lettings and Management Limited10 Tunbridge CloseWistastonCREWECheshire CW2 6SHTelephone: 01270 661 [email protected]

Crewe Clean Team61 Franklyn AvenueCREWECheshire CW2 7NETelephone: 01270 669 268enquiries@crewecleanteam.co.ukwww.crewecleanteam.co.ukEnvironment

Baywater Healthcare2 Millennium GateWestmere DriveCREWECheshire CW1 6XBTelephone: 01270 614 [email protected]

Acorn Occupational Health LtdDane Mill Broadhurst LaneCONGLETONCheshire CW12 1LATelephone: 01260 288 381Fax: 01260 280 [email protected] Health

Nantwich Refrigeration Services LlpUnit 17Third AvenueCREWECheshire CW1 6XUTelephone: 01270 589 807Fax: 01270 589 872tim@nantwich-refrigeration.co.ukwww.nantwich-refrigeration.co.ukRefrigeration

The Team Chongi AcademyEaton Street (off Edleston Road)CREWECheshire CW2 7EGMobile: 07702 056 [email protected] Arts

Brook Farm InteriorsAlcumlow Hall FarmChance Hall LaneAstburyCONGLETONCheshire CW12 4TLTelephone: 01260 227 340enquiries@brookfarmfabrics.co.ukwww.brookfarmfabrics.co.ukInterior Design

For more information on joining the Chamber contact Tina on 01270 504700 Ext 16 or email [email protected] you would like a meeting with a member of the Chamber Team, please contact the Chamber on 01270 504700


Apologies to Cheshire Dental Centre whose logo appeared incorrectlyin our last edition. This is the correct version


5CHAMBER NEWS

Autumn Issue due out 19th September 2014 Editorial Deadline 23rd May 2014 • Contact [email protected] Deadline 3rd September 2014 • Contact [email protected]

Maria Dolan Luxury InteriorsProspect HouseMain RoadBetleyCREWECheshire CW3 9BHTelephone: 01270 626 [email protected] Design

Sweeting Ltd T/As Cex10 QueenswayCREWECheshire CW1 2HQMobile: 07795 824 [email protected]

Heamar Company LimitedUnit 3AFirst AvenueCREWECheshire CW1 6BGTelephone: 01270 501 [email protected]

Crystal Care Solutions LtdNelson HouseBoathorse RoadKIDSGROVESTOKE-ON-TRENTStaffordshire ST7 4JATelephone: 01782 777 [email protected] Services

Wild Boar HotelWhitchurch RoadBeestonTARPORLEYCheshire CW6 9NWTelephone: 01829 260 [email protected]

Newchurch Associates LtdUnit 2-3136 Nantwich RoadCREWE, Cheshire CW2 6AXTelephone: 01270 361 556Fax: 01270 820 [email protected]

DNP Building & Plastic4 Crotia AvenueWestonCREWE, Cheshire CW2 5LPTelephone: 01270 251 767dnp.buildingplastics@yahoo.co.ukwww.dnpbuildingsandplastics.co.ukDouble Glazing & Home Improvements

Nantwich Agricultural Society LtdThe WoodlandsAston, NANTWICHCheshire CW5 8DBTelephone: 01270 780 [email protected] &www.internationalcheeseawards.co.ukCharity

Pleased to meet you!

Following the success of last year’s Crewe & Nantwich Jobs Fair, another fair will takeplace at Crewe Alexandra FCs stadium, Gresty Road, on Thursday September 25,10-6pm, hosted by Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson.

Thousands of visitors are expected to attend once again. The jobs expo, whichattracted over 40 employers and support organisations last year is backed by SouthCheshire Chamber of Commerce, the Chronicle and Crewe Alexandra FC.

South Cheshire Chamber Chief Executive Paul Colman said, “The Crewe & NantwichJobs Fair has not only become an important event for anyone looking for a job itallows prospective employers an opportunity to tap into the talent in the area.”

If you are a local business with vacancies and wish to advertise these at theJobs Fair please contact Edward Timpson's office on 01270 501725 or [email protected]

A warm welcome was given to new, established andprospective members looking to join the Chamberat the latest open morning staged at our CreweBusiness Park offices.

Welcome Mornings are staged on the first Friday ofevery month to inform the business community andhighlight the benefits of being part of the Chamber.

Attendees met the Chamber team and heard about the various networking and promotionalopportunities for members including the ChamberPortal, E-newsletter and 4Front magazine. They hadan insight into how the Chamber supports exportersand lobbies on a local, regional and national issues in the interests of the South Cheshire businesscommunity.

Events and Marketing Executive Madeleine Abbeysaid: “The Chamber membership is drawn fromsmall, medium and large businesses across SouthCheshire and beyond.

“Everyone from the start up business to theestablished multi national has an opportunity tomeet, make new contacts and share ideas throughChamber events and meetings.

“Our Welcome Mornings provide an informal settingto start this process.”

The next Welcome Morning will be staged on FridayJuly 4 at 9.30am

For more information call Madeleine Abbey atthe Chamber on 01270 504700 ext 20


Various members were represented at the latestWelcome Morning including attendees from

Business Doctors, MC Accountants, County Insurance and Training Bytesize

Crewe & Nantwich Jobs Fair 2014


6 CHAMBER NEWS

The date is set for one of the most popular events on theChamber’s social calendar.

Tuesday, July 29 will see another large gathering at Dorfold Parkfor the pre-Nantwich Show Business Reception.

Last year more than 200 Chamber members and civic dignitariesenjoyed a sun-drenched evening hosted by the Chamber andCheshire East Council in association with Nantwich AgriculturalSociety.

Cheese and wine was on the menu as well as informal networkingon the eve of the crowd-pulling show.

This year there will be more savoury delights to enjoy with aninvitation to catch a glimpse of the International Cheese Showentries in their massive marquee on the showground.

Chamber Events and Marketing Executive Madeleine Abbey said:“The weather was on our side last year but the giant cheesemarquee offers plenty of cover should we not be so lucky this year.This is always a very popular event, open to members and theirguests, free of charge so we expect another large crowd.”

The Business Reception will be open from 5.30pm. Parkingis again opposite the Showground.

For more information on Chamber events call MadeleineAbbey on 01270 504700 ext 20

Your invitation to a show-stopping evening

Guests gather at the Cheshire East stand in the garden area of the CheesePavilion on the eve of 2013’s Nantwich Show

Breakfast networking on the finalFriday of the month is goingdown well with members.

Final Fridays were launchedearlier this year and take placeat member venues.

To date the Chamber hasteamed up with Stapeley House,Residence in Nantwich andCrewe Lyceum Theatre towelcome guests on the finalFriday of the month.

May saw an event at RookeryHall which was well attended.

Chamber Events and Marketing Executive Madeleine Abbey said: “Jamie Stewart of the Momentum Factor worked withthe Chamber on the concept of this new-style event whichoffers informal networking at member venues across SouthCheshire. They show great hospitality offering teas, coffeesand a light breakfast which has included bacon sandwichesand pastries.”

The next event will be 27th June at the Cheshire DentalCentre, Bedford Street, Crewe.

For more information call Madeleine on 01270 504700 ext 20

The Chamber is throwing its weight behind a scheme urging localcompanies to get on their bike.

Our Chief Executive Paul Colman is the latest recruit to theGovernment-backed Bike to Work Scheme, cycling into CreweBusiness Park from his home in Sandbach.

He said: “Latest figures show that 65% of people in Britain are notdoing the basic minimum recommended level of physical activity.The level of cycling is lagging well behind other European countries.

“Crewe once hadmore cyclists than anywhere else in thecountry for a town ofits size. Rail workersmade up a largeproportion of the localpeople cycling towork. We fully supportthe scheme whichmakes cycling possiblewhilst saving money aswell.”

The scheme gives employers an opportunity to offer bicycles totheir employees at a greatly reduced price - usually about 30 to40% off the full retail price.

The employee does not have to use the bike to go to work everyday but if they do get into the habit it has been provencountrywide that this frees up the need to provide bigger carparking spaces and is also better for the environment.

Chamber member J.E.Williams & Son ofEdleston Road in Crewe operates the schemein South Cheshire.

They can also arrange to come along to yourworkplace, give a demonstration of theproducts and tell you more about the scheme.

Pedal power push

Members enjoy Final Friday networking at Rookery Hall

Rookery Hall generalmanager Stephen Fearnleywelcomes Chamber chiefexecutive Paul Colman to

Rookery Hall

Get that Friday feelingwith the Chamber

If any employer wants to know more details about the scheme please ring

Dave or Andy Williams on 01270 255672


Pictures coutesy of Cloverleaf Images


7CHAMBER NEWS

Look out for more Chamber events coming soon!

For more information and event listings or if youwish to promote your own event visit theChamber Member Portal: www.sccci.co.uk

JULY

Welcome Meeting - 4th July at the Chamber, Crewe

Texas Golf Scramble & Open - 17th July at Wychwood Park Golf Club

Chamber Portal User Workshop - 24th July at Pitman Training Centre, Nantwich

Final Friday - 25th July at Aqueduct Marina, Church Minshull

Pre Show Business Reception - 29th July at Dorfold Park, Nantwich

AUGUST

Welcome Meeting - 1st August at the Chamber, Crewe

Business Briefings Auto Enrolment Seminar - 4th August at the Chamber, Crewe

Meet with members - Venue & date tbc

Chamber Portal User Workshop - 14th August at Pitman Training Centre, Nantwich

Final Friday - 29th August at The White Lion, Weston

SEPTEMBER

Welcome Meeting - 5th September at the Chamber, Crewe

Business Luncheon - 18th September at Wychwood Park Golf Club

Chamber Portal User Workshop - 24th September at Pitman Training Centre,Nantwich

Crewe & Nantwich Jobs Fair - 25th September at Crewe Alex FC

Final Friday - 26th September networking venue tbc

Forthcoming Chamber Events


Elected by Chamber members, The Board’s 14 Members are responsible forthe strategic planning of our not-for-profit organisation.Drawn from all sectors of the community, Board members are volunteersand work together to promote South Cheshire and grow its economy.Further members will feature in our autumn edition.A word from John Dunning, Chairman of the BoardJohn is a Director of Nantwich Town Football Club andone of his most important responsibilities as Chairmanof South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is to ensurethere are sound governance arrangements andstructures in place so that the Chamber not only meetsits responsibilities as a business in its own right, butoperates as efficiently as possible for the benefit of itsmembers and meets the standards required to be anAccredited Chamber as part of the British Chambers ofCommerce network.In these fast moving and dynamic economic times there are manydemands on the Chamber and, to this end, the Board is supported by anumber of Panels and Committees which leave it to concentrate onmatters of policy and strategic direction. As a key stakeholder, the Chamber works in partnership with manyorganisations and John is therefore often involved in discussions with otherkey stakeholders such as Bentley Motors, MMU, Cheshire East Council, TheLEP, Crewe and Nantwich Town Councils and of course other Chambers aswell as maintaining regular contact with our Patrons and MP EdwardTimpson.Together we are committed to helping this area achieve its maximumpotential while ensuring our members benefit from the resulting economicgrowth. Dr Diane Wright Diane is Head of Department of Management andAssociate Dean at Manchester Metropolitan UniversityPreviously in marketing, Diane sits on the Cheshire andWarrington LEP Skills and Employment Board and is amember of the Corporation of South Cheshire College.Diane also chairs the Board’s Policy and PR committeeand is a member of the Property Board and the LoanCommittee. She says the relationship between the MMUand Chamber is crucial to economic development as they work togetherto match skills and expertise.Cllr Peter Groves Soon after his election to the Borough Council, Petertook on the role of Cabinet Support Member for theResources Portfolio and more recently for Regenerationand Development. He now Chairs the Council’s ScrutinyCommittee that looks at Jobs and EconomicDevelopment.He is the council’s representative on a wide range ofoutside organisations, and sits on the Board of the threeLocal Chambers of Commerce, East Cheshire, Macclesfield and SouthCheshire. He is also a Board Member of Marketing Cheshire and WulvernHousing.Patrick GrangePatrick has a wide range of business experience andinterests including work for DEFRA, Staffordshire CountyCouncil, the Co-operative Group, plus serving on Auditand Remuneration Committees. He is also Chair of SouthCheshire Chamber Properties, proprietor of an EnergyAuditing company as well as serving on a Bank of EnglandBusiness Advisory Panel and is a Governor of SouthCheshire College.Right now Patrick is looking to establish a Rural Network section of theChamber based on his farming experience.

Sue Lock

Sue is CEO of Wulvern. “Wulvernis proud to be a member of theSouth Cheshire Chamber ofCommerce and I am delighted tosit on its Board. We see theChamber as an invaluable strategicpartner for Wulvern locally as wecontinue to grow our business.Over the next four year we are investing over £100million pounds across Cheshire providing muchneeded affordable housing. We are proud to becontributing to Cheshire East’s growing economyand thriving business community and see theChamber as a key enabler in this.”

Introducing the ChamberBoard . . . John


8 CHAMBER NEWS

Getting your foot inside the door ofthe world of work is a vital first step toa life of earning and learning, andincreasingly many people both here inCrewe & Nantwich and elsewhere areturning to high-quality, employer-ledapprenticeships to help them on theirway.

That's why, in light of the 51 newapprenticeships announced by Bentleyin Crewe, I wanted to update you onimportant, further progress withapprenticeships reform.

Since 2010 the number of apprentices has doubled, andapprenticeships are becoming a new norm for many moreschool leavers who see the value that many local businesses doin a solid vocational training background.

However, I know that locally when I talk to small businesses whohaven’t yet taken the plunge and hired an apprentice, their mainworry is whether they’ll be buried in paperwork.

The good news is that under this Government employing anapprentice is now simpler than ever. Not only that but we havealso put employers in the driving seat; designing newapprenticeships so that in future they will work even better forboth employers and apprentices.

As a result we've seen real progress in boosting apprenticeships,both in terms of quality and quantity:

· 1.7 million apprenticeships have been delivered, and we areon track for 2 million over the course of this Parliament.

· There has been an increase of 103,300 in the number ofemployers taking on apprentices since 2009/10 (representingan increase of 45.2%).

· And, the number of high quality, full apprenticeships hasdoubled among young people aged between 16 and 18, from53,600 in 2009/10 to 110,900 in 2012/13.

The next step in this process is reforming the wayapprenticeships are paid for, so that employers can take the leadon both standards and training.

This will mean that colleges, training providers and universitieswill need to provide the training employers need to fulfil thestandards they have set. It will also dramatically simplify thefunding rules and processes.

But you don’t have to take my word for it. Here is what thirty-five leading trade organisations and businesses – large and small– wrote in a letter to the a leading national newspaper:

“Apprenticeships build the country’s skills base, support industriesand create opportunities for young people leading to well-paidjobs.”

With our strong local economy able to offer a diverse range ofapprenticeship opportunities, backed up by a growing mix oftraining routes to choose from, let’s get behind apprenticeshipsand the employers who offer them, make the process simpler,and get our young people into the skilled jobs we need and theydeserve.

Edward Timpson can be contacted at 30 Victoria Street,Crewe CW1 2JE, on 01270 501725, and throughedwardtimpson.com

From Westminster with Edward Timpson MP


Employers - be ready for the pension shake-upThe Chamber is hosting a series of Business Briefings to informmembers on various issues that will affect their businesses.

The first takes place at the Chamber offices on Monday, August 4 when Gary Greer (pictured) senior partner at AffordBond Chartered Accountants in Nantwich, will shed light on autoenrolment.

Chamber chief executive Paul Colman said: “This new legislationmakes it compulsory for employers to enrol their workers into apension scheme. It has been phased in to include companies ofall sizes and has prompted many enquiries to the Chamber.

“This event will tell members what their responsibilities are, thetime-scales involved and how to lessen the impact on theirbusinesses.”

The landmark scheme represents a massive shake-up to the wayBritish workers save for their retirement.

The state pension was first introduced in 1909 when the maximumpayment was five shillings – 25p – a week. Thanks to healthierlifestyles and medical advances, today’s 65-year-olds are expectedto live to 86.

The Government says AE will help tackle concerns about an oldage poverty crisis, with people living longer but failing to put awayenough for their later years.

Afford Bond presents the following facts to consider before theBusiness Seminar.

Employers will have to enrol 11million eligible workers acrossthe UK to comply with this newgovernment legislation. All willhave to contribute in one wayor another and the total andcomplete responsibility liesentirely with employers.

Auto Enrolment will bemonitored and regulated byThe Pensions Regulator. Theyhave already drafted 14manuals relating to Pensions,Payroll matters, Compliance,Administration and Employeesafeguarding procedures.

Employers must diligently follow the requirements to avoid thehefty penalties the government will impose on those not meetingtheir duties. Currently those penalties stand at £2,500 per day

For more information on this free Business Briefing whichwill take place on 4th August at the Chamber offices onCrewe Business Park email [email protected] orbook online www.sccci.co.uk


9CHAMBER NEWS

‘The only way is up’ - economic chiefBusiness leaders flocked to hear an upliftingmessage from one of the country’s leadingvoices on global economic forces.

Keith Wade, chief economist at assetmanagement company Schroders inLondon, was guest speaker at an EconomicBreakfast staged by the South CheshireChamber of Commerce at Crewe Hall.

The event, sponsored by Jones SheridanFinancial Consulting in Crewe, deliveredpositive news to a gathering of more than50 members.

Mr Wade, a spokesman in national press,predicted interest rates would remain lowto 2016. After that, a modest rise of up to3%, could be expected. In the US risinghouse prices were driving forward recovery

in construction and household balancesheets, and the UK could be facing a housingboom.

He said: “The UK is doing what it alwaysdoes best – generating recovery throughthe housing market. It has also shown howgood it is at creating jobs. However it hasnot been so good at generating wagegrowth. While employment is booming, thequality of jobs is less positive.”

The soaring number of people turning toself-employment had been a surprise andhighlighted enterprising British spirit at itsbest.

Manufacturing, he said, was at its strongestsince the 1970s. While the sector was toosmall to engineer a complete economicrecovery, its performance was “extremelyencouraging.”

He touched on issues with Scotland’s bid forindependence as it heads towards aSeptember 2014 vote. Preferring the marketto remain integrated, he was firmly in the‘no’ camp.

He welcomed plans for HS2 which wouldbroaden the market and take the “heat” offthe South.

His presentation coincided with the latestquarterly economic survey from theChambers of Commerce in the North Westwhich also points to the housing market

leading the recovery process, with propertyprices up by around 6% in the region.

The service sector, retail and manufacturingwere top performers in the first quarter of2014. Tourism and leisure were also on theup.

Chamber chief executive Paul Colman said:“South Cheshire is making a strong recovery.Exporting has increased and unemploymentis down. Despite difficult economiccircumstances, our local companies havebucked the national trend and performedwell against the odds.

“Bentley has declared its confidence in thearea by announcing an £800m investmentinto the world’s most luxurious SUV. TheA500 from Junction 16 is to be dualled andCrewe is in a prime location to takeadvantage of geothermal energy. On top ofthat there is a strong indication it willbecome a fully integrated high-speed railhub revitalising the area to a whole newlevel.

“Local businesses should be positive aboutthe area’s future.”

To read the North West QuarterlyEconomic Survey in full visit www.sccci.co.uk

For more information on the nextEconomic Breakfast or joining theSouth Cheshire Chamber call 01270 504700

South Cheshire Chamber chairman John Dunning welcomes acclaimed economics

expert Keith Wade to Crewe Hall with Chamber chief executive Paul Colman and David

Williams, managing director of Jones SheridanFinancial Consulting

South Cheshire Chamber and UKTI help new and inexperienced exporters

If you are a new or inexperienced exporter lookingto take your products to foreign markets Passportto Export offers you a helping hand over a 12month structured programme of support.

If you are based in the South Cheshire area, employfewer than 250 staff and have a serious commitmentto trading internationally, for just £250 + VAT you will receive:

• An expert assessment of your company’s capacityfor export.

• A year-long package of training, strategicplanning and financial support.

• Up to six days of one-to-one mentoring from anInternational Trade Advisor.

• A market selection service to assessthe potential of your products.

• Adviser support and planning workshops to helpshape your export strategy and a selection ofmaster classes on key topics.

• Matched funding of up to £1000 (VAT notreclaimable) for export related costs, such asmarketing literature and translations, marketresearch including supporting overseas visits anddevelopment.

For the whole spectrum of exporters the Chamber also offers a Bi-Monthly Export Club which, through a mixture of presentations and networking, delegates can discuss best practice and gather

advice on all aspects of exporting in a relaxed atmosphere.

The next Export Club event is to take place on Tuesday 24th June at 8:30am at the Hunters Lodge Hotel in Crewe

The topics covered will involve ‘Selecting and Profiling a Partner’, for more information or to book a place please contact Jon Barnes on 01270 504700 ex 21 or [email protected]

If you think this service is something that would benefit your business, please contact Jon Barnes on 01270 504700 ex 21 or [email protected] to book an appointment



10 PORTAL NEWS

Online social networks are webs of relationships that grow from the personal interactions of human beings over time, as well as from the technological infrastructure that connects those humans. It takes time and effort to build momentum.

If you’re feeling a bit sceptical about your active involvement on the South Cheshire Chamber Portal and unsure whether your online engagement is worth your time, then the following reasons will persuade you to be more active:

Why your active profile on the Chamber Portal matters

The great advantage of online networking platforms is not how much information can be put out by the organisations and

individuals but the kind of conversations they make possible. The knowledge of how to use the technology, combined with the

willingness and enthusiasm to use it to their strategic advantage, will create the differentiator for those who actively use it.

Cultivating a Community

The fundamental aspect of any network, besides bringing together people with shared interest to create conversations and promotions, is to cultivate a community. When businesses join the Chamber, they become part of your community. Their involvement through the network gives valuable insight about the community and the individual business that form part of it.

Informationand Recognition

Potential prospects and clients check a business profile to find information about a company and to see if and how

they are engaging on the network. Profile pages that haven’t been updated, few connections, and empty activity timeline shows a clear lack of interest in engaging with the

local business community. If a business profiles stays current with its activity, potential prospects will notice.

Repeated ExposureA clear benefit of online networking through the Chamber

Portal is the repeat exposure of a business within the network. Regular updates have the opportunity to remind the

community over and over again about what a business has to offer, how good they are at offering them and how

others will benefit from those offerings.

Brand ReputationThe repeat exposure provided through regular

engagement serves as a powerful brand-building tool. News updates, blogs and comments positions and

informs others about the organisation. With consistent effort and great content, a brand can build its reputation

around its values, benefits, and advantages.

Demonstrate AuthorityFor consultants, coaches and other service-based businesses,

the online network can be a very powerful platform to showcase and establish authority in their field, making them the go-to resource for their target audience. Sharing great

content, answering questions and engaging regularly serve the audience who can inevitably be turned into customers.

Chamber Executive: Business Community and ICT Development

Nadeem Ahmad

Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 01270 504700 (ext. 19) Profile: www.sccci.co.uk/portal/nadeem-ahmad

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A star-studded weekend of food, fashion and fundraising put morethan £100,000 in the coffers of a new South Cheshire hospice facility.

More than 900 people were welcomed to a ball, celebrity lunch andfashion show at Tirley Garth in Tarporley – the stunning arts andcrafts home of TV’s Brookside, Grange Hill and Hollyoaks creatorPhil Redmond and his wife Alexis.

A Country Weekend marked the 25th anniversary of St Luke’sCheshire Hospice in Winsford with proceeds going to its newly-built Centre of Excellence near Sandbach.

The centre, due to open later this summer, will offer treatment andsupport to people suffering from dementia and life-limiting illnesses.Specialist training will also be provided to people caring for the frailand elderly in the community.

Appeal spokeswoman Martha Hine said: “Our Centre of Excellenceappeal has touched the hearts of local people. They were out inforce for the weekend of fundraising and gave generously. Phil andAlexis Redmond showed tremendous hospitality and worked withthe event committee to make it a huge success.”

A giant marquee in the grounds of Tirley Garth provided a stylishart deco-themed venue for the weekend’s fundraising attended bymany of Mr Redmond’s celebrity friends from Brookside andHollyoaks as well as comedian Les Dennis, TV auctioneer AdamPartridge and Granada News presenter Lucy Meacock.

Clare Heseltine (wife of Les Dennis), Dean Sullivan (Brookside), Les Dennis,Darren Proctor (Key 103 Manchester) Phil Redmond, Michael Starke (Brookside)

and Terri Dwyer (Hollyoaks) Picture courtesy of Pure PR


Members Get Up To Speed on Using theNetworking Platform

South Cheshire Chamber has launched aseries of special workshops aimed atintroducing members to its online ‘portal’and showing how to make the most of thenetworking and promotional platform.

Held on Thursday, 29 May 2014 at the Creweand Nantwich branch of the Pitman TrainingCentre located in Nantwich, the event wasa ‘sell-out,’ with Chamber memberssnapping up all available spaces.

The Chamber’s portal is the onlinenetworking platform for memberorganisations and their employees,providing a space for interaction,networking, information-sharing andrelationship-building. The multimedia basedplatform utilises the tools of social media toenhance the interactive experience andbring the local business communitytogether.

Commenting on the workshop, ChamberExecutive Nadeem Ahmad said:- “TheChamber Portal is the focal point for all ofSouth Cheshire Chamber’s activities andengagement. It is also a valuable tool for ourmembers to promote themselves andengage with fellow members and the widerbusiness community.

“We are actively encouraging all of ourmembers to use the platform regularly, so itwas very encouraging to see so many takingpart in the workshop.”

Members interested in attending theworkshops, which will be held monthly,should check the events listing on theChamber Portal for information andbooking. It will also be promoted via theChamber’s fortnightly e-newsletter, issuedto all members and shared through theChamber’s profiles on popular socialnetworks.

For more information about theChamber Portal and the Workshops,please contact Nadeem Ahmad viaemail on [email protected] call him on 01270 5047000 (ext. 19).

Pitman Training Centre Manager Allan Virr with Chamber Executive Nadeem Ahmad

Pitman Training Centre

Celebrities have a ball for hospice

The next workshop will be held on 26 June 2014 at the Pitman Training Centre in Nantwich

Valuable guidance for members via web based workshop


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Physiotherapists fly theflag for Crewe inShanghai

Physiotherapy and wellbeing specialists ctchealthcare tooktheir expertise overseas to carry out an ergonomic reviewof a new site in Shanghai for one of their largest corporateclients.

Nicola Suckley, Healthcare Director at ctchealthcare,attended the Global Healthy Workplace Awards whichproved a great opportunity for ctchealthcare to meet withcompanies from all over the world.

Whilst in Shanghai, Nicola was also able to visit a number ofAir Products PLC sites following the highly successful workctchealthcare have carried out at their UK and Europeanpremises.

ctchealthcare, which has its HQ in Crewe, recognises thegrowing problem of industrial ergonomics and previouslyundertook an ergonomic review of cylinder handlingactivities for Air Products PLC. In doing so, ctchealthcare hasdeveloped Best Working Practice Guidelines (BWPG) - abespoke ergonomic training programme aimed at preventingmusculoskeletal injury during cylinder handling activities.

It also aims to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and illness forAir Products PLC via its Ergonomic Wellness and Education(EWE) programme. EWE provides employees with directaccess to a qualified physiotherapist. Contact is madethrough a telephone triage system with referral to aphysiotherapist or occupational health professional ifnecessary.

EWE has been delivered to Air Products PLC in the UK byctchealthcare since 2009 with notable success in terms ofsickness absence management and ctchealthcare isoptimistic this can be replicated in Shanghai.

Nicola Suckley said: “It was a real pleasure to visit Shanghaiand spend time with the Air Products team there. The initialstages of the industrial ergonomic review have been very wellreceived and the results will not only benefit the companyfinancially in terms of reducing absenteeism but to improveproductivity and the quality of life for employees both insideand outside of the workplace.”

Chamber Chief Executive Paul Colman said: “It is veryencouraging to see a local company exporting its services toShanghai, one of the largest cities in the world. Not only willthis raise our profile locally but it highlights once again thatCrewe is a dynamic place to do business, somewhere thatexports all over the globe.”

For more information on an ergonomic review visitwww.ctchealthcare.co.uk

Nicola Suckley, Healthcare Director at ctchealthcare, in Shanghai

Firm unveils new home inNantwichA firm of chartered accountants has moved to new offices inNantwich to accommodate a growing client base.

Barringtons, previously based at The Dowery on Barker Street,has moved to Charles House on Beam Heath Way – now thehub of its Cheshire business operation.

Its team of accountants and financial specialists join many top-name South Cheshire companies on the growing business parkclose to Sainsbury.

The firm, which has its head officein Newcastle-under-Lyme, is aregular supporter of SouthCheshire charities and eventsincluding St Luke’s new hospice atWheelock and Nantwich Foodand Drink Festival.

Its sister company BCR hosted aBritish-themed quiz night atResidence in Nantwich on StGeorge’s Day raising money forthe hospice and the DouglasMacmillan facility at Trentham.

Managing director Phil Wood said: “Our client portfolio acrossSouth Cheshire has grown considerably since we opened a basein Nantwich four years ago.

“We have welcomed new clients from major employers, such asBentley Motors, and continue to play an active role in supportinglocal business through the South Cheshire Chamber.

“These bright and airy offices, close to prime routes into SouthCheshire, offer better parking facilities and meeting rooms togreet clients and discuss their tax issues.”

For more information call Barringtons in Nantwich on 01270 623821

Barringtons CharteredAccountants managing director

Phil Wood

Are you receiving the Chamber e-newsletter?Sent fortnightly to all Chamber Members, the e-newsletter providesthe latest information about your local business communitynetwork and offers promotional opportunities for your business.

Information• Chamber and Business News & Blogs• Members News & Blogs • Chamber Events (Forthcoming)• Members Events and Training Courses

(Forthcoming and on-going)

Promotion• Sponsorship - Your advertising banner promoting your company

and your support of the Chamber• Advertising - Your advertising banner placed in-between the

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Reach out to new marketing opportunities entitled to you throughthe Chamber membership and reach out to new customers, buildyour brand, position yourself as a market leader and reinforce yourbrand to existing customers.


Please contact Nadeem Ahmad at the Chamber for more details [email protected]

Telephone 01270 504700 (ext. 19)


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Chamber member Beanstalk, thechildren’s literacy charity, urgently requiresvolunteer reading helpers to supportchildren in primary and secondary schoolsin Cheshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Area manager Gail Washington said: “Bybecoming a Beanstalk reading helper, you’llgive a child the one-to-one attention theyneed to build their confidence and helpthem catch up with their reading. You’llgive them a chance to learn at their ownpace and adapt the sessions to suit them.Beanstalk reading sessions are relaxed andfun and by working together you can help

give a child the vital skills they need toread, grow and succeed.”

A team of over 100 volunteers supportmore than 300 children on a one-to-onebasis in schools across Crewe, Nantwichand Stoke-on-Trent.

Web designer Will Spilsbury, who readswith children at Underwood West PrimarySchool, said: “Hearing a child complete apage and ask to read more is incrediblyrewarding. I’ve always loved books and toshare this with children is a great way ofgiving back to the community.”

Reading charity calls for helping hands

Barclays hosted a ‘Women in Business’ networking lunch in Cheshiredesigned to bolster growth by giving female small business ownersthe opportunity to discuss business issues and share best practice.

Stephanie Barlow, Barclays Business Manager for Crewe & Nantwich,said: “At Barclays we recognise that women in business are a majorcontributor to the UK economy and we’re delighted to be helpingfemale entrepreneurs grow their business in tough economictrading conditions. The event was a great way to support womenon their entrepreneurial journey and a fantastic opportunity forladies across the region to network and share ideas andknowledge.”

Barclays Business Manager Anne Collins said “One of my customershas an engineering company and has to put contractors up in hotels.Another customer has a guest house. As a result of the event, mycustomer will be able to fill that guest house, numbers swapped -deal done!”

For further information on this and other clinics in theregion visit www.barclays.co.uk/businesshub

Barclays hosts women in business event

To help please contact Beanstalk on 01782 827375 or email [email protected] for more information

Poole Alcock is on the move to new offices just a stone’s throwaway in Nantwich.

The firm is moving from Mill Street to refurbished offices at TheDowery - a Grade II listed building on Barker Street.

Business development manager Stacey Parkin said: “Poole Alcockprovides a wide range of legal services for both businesses andprivate clients, combining specialist legal advice with excellent clientcare to ensure that clients feel supported and informed at all times.

“As a result, the firm is growing rapidly and the relocation to TheDowery will provide much-needed space to expand as well asboasting fantastic meeting facilities for clients.”

Stacey, current holder of the South Cheshire Young Business Personof the Year award, joined Poole Alcock in May.

Meanwhile the firm’s Sandbach base is offering out-of-hours legaladvice to help people who struggle to attend appointments duringthe working day. The Middlewich Road offices are open to 8pm onThursdays and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays on a drop-in basis,no appointments necessary.

For more information visit www.poolealcock.co.uk

Legal eagles are on the move


Poole Alcock managing partner David Gaut, deputy managing partner ScottHarding and new business development manager Stacey Parkin are preparing

for a move to The Dowery on Barker Street, Nantwich


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Martin&Co returned home from a nationallettings awards ceremony with three of sixtrophies up for grabs.

The South Cheshire outfit carried off awardsin the Rightmove-sponsored Best EstablishedBusiness, Best Market Share and BestFranchise categories.

Director Shaun Cafferty said: “These awardsare based on hard facts and cannot be wonby paying a hefty entrance fee and workingthe system as some awards can be. Last yearwe let over 700 properties across SouthCheshire which is no small achievement. I

see it as a reward for our continuedinvestment in the best industry technologyand the right levels of good, highly-trainedand knowledgeable staff.”

General manager Sarah Lillico representedthe company at the awards event which wasattended by over 200 agents at TowcesterRacecourse.

The property business, which recentlyopened up a Sales and Investment division,celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

For more information visitwww.martinconantwich.co.uk

Sarah Lillico receiving the Rightmove-sponsoredaward for Best Business whilst Martin&Co's

Shaun Cafferty and Ian Wilson look on

Hat-trick for property agents

Jones Sheridan Financial Consulting isbacking Kate Jayden as she takes on achallenge of a lifetime.

She is hard in training for a cycling andrunning challenge to raise cash for BEAT –a charity supporting people with eatingdisorders and the Crewe-based company,

where she works as a senior paraplanner,is right behind her effort.

It sponsored her kit and entry into the Upand Under Foundation’s charity bike ride from Crewe to Llangollen whichproved a warm up for her morephysically challenging cross country effort.

Starting in August, Kate will cycle more1000 miles from Land’s End to JohnO’Groats over 10 days, before running 11marathons in 11 days - taking her on-footmileage to around 300 miles.

Kate has conquered the eating problemsshe suffered when she was younger andwants to raise awareness as well as cashfor the charity.

She said: “I turned my life round but somany people continue to suffer in silence.

I want to encourage people to speak up.”

Jones Sheridan managing director DavidWilliams, who also led a team in a Coast-to-Coast charity cycle ride last year raisingmore than £26,000 for The WingateCentre and British Heart Foundation, hasoffered support - working around Katebeing out of the office for a month tocomplete her latest challenge.

For more information on Jones Sheridan visit www.jones-sheridan.co.uk

To support Kate visit the JustGiving pagewww.justgiving.com/runjaydenrun

Kate Jayden with Jones Sheridan directors RichardGriffith, John Pemberton, Stuart Banks and Andrew

Beattie and managing director David Williams.Picture by Pure PR

Kate conquers all for charity with help fromJones Sheridan


Cyclists of all ages took part in the 2014 Upand Under Foundation Rides.

They travelled from Crewe on routes of 30-100 miles, with some going as far as theHorseshoe Pass, Llangollen.

Organised by civil engineering company, theUp and Under Group, the rides attracted a

wide range of cyclists from the keenclubmen to the occasional leisure rider.

Leading a ride were Cheshire Buddies - agroup dedicated to integrating youngsterswith disabilities into mainstream activities.Groups like the Buddies and the Scouts, whoalso had a significant presence, arebeneficiaries of funds raised by the Up andUnder Foundation from the ride.

From children as young as nine to the oldestrider at 84, the second rides event was ahuge success attracting more than 160cyclists.

Company MD Andy Fewtrell said: “The eventhas two main aims - to get people outhaving fun on bikes and to raise money tosupport local disadvantaged youngsters. Itwas great to see age proving no barrier. We

had carbon fibre super bikes weighing lessthan some people’s lunch, mountain bikes,tandems and even a postman’s bike!”

Mornflake provided breakfast at the startwhile ctchealthcare was at the finish tomassage aching limbs.

75 year age span at the Foundation Rides

You can donate to the Foundation here https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/upandunderfoundationContact Andy Fewtrell Tel: 01270 589615 [email protected]


15MEMBERS NEWS

Dentist is all smiles ataward

£6m new-build dedicatedto visionary governorReaseheath College’s newest halls of residence were officiallydedicated to the man who helped to make the college a leaderin vocational training.

Platt Hall was named in memory ofJohn Platt OBE, the former chair ofthe Nantwich college’s Board ofGovernors, who died two years agoat the age of 82. John was Chair ofgovernors for 14 years and agovernor for 20 years, during whichtime he spearheaded over £50m ofcapital investment on campus

The £6m building, which has 150 ensuite bedrooms including specialprovision for students withdisabilities, brings the total ofstudent rooms on campus to 685.

Construction of the next project, an£8.5 million national centre forhorticulture and environmental management, starts shortly.

A plaque was unveiled by John’s daughter, Joanna Lomas, andan oak tree germinated by Reaseheath’s horticulturists wasdedicated by his son Jeremy Platt. The building was blessed byRev Peter Mascarenhas.

In addition to his support of Reaseheath, John ran a dairy farmat Lostock Gralam and was Chairman of Cheshire AgricultureSociety for almost 30 years. His legacy lives on in the John PlattTravel Scholarship, which enables young people in Cheshire’sagricultural and land based industries to widen their experiencethrough travel.

New Chamber members TheCheshire Dental Centre arecelebrating the success of DrMark Jones who was honoured asthe Dentist of the Year.

Dr Jones has spent 16 yearsworking in dental practice andcommunity clinics, gaining vastexperience in many fields ofdentistry.

He completed an advanced Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistrycourse under the supervision of Dr Paul Tipton who runs aManchester training academy that is renowned for its standards.

The high standard of his work was recognised with the awardfor Overall Dentist of the Year.

Cheshire Dental Centre practice manager Sandra Pierce said:“Dr Jones is very passionate about his work and enjoys allaspects of dentistry, although he does hold a special interest inCosmetic Dentistry. He has a very approachable manner and isalways willing to listen to patients and establish their individualrequirements. We are very proud of his achievement.”

The Crewe-based centre offers all manner of dental proceduresincluding cosmetic, dental implants and orthodontics.

For more information call 01270 256426

Principal Meredydd David,Emily Thrane, Jeremy Platt,Rev Peter Mascarenhas,Joanna Lomas and VicePrincipal Dave Kynastondedicate Platt Hall to the

memory of John Platt


French marketing studentFlorian Gutbrod has beenenjoying his internship atthe Chamber.

An agreement between hisschool in Paris, the MMUand the Chamber sees himhelping with many tasks atour Crewe Business Parkoffices. Here he tells of hisexperience.

“I have learned many things about England and English people.The first thing I notice is that the weather is capricious - it canbe nice and five minutes later there may be a rain.

“The second thing I quickly discovered is the amiability ofEnglishman. Cool weather in the country is offset by the humanwarmth. The French and the English are very much alike, butthe English are more listening and more open minded than theFrench.

“The atmosphere at the Chamber remains as friendly as thefirst day I arrived and have discovered one of your traditions –tea time! In France it is uncommon to drink or eat at work.

“The open office space is also something unusual. It is easierto work when you are in an open space because you can askfor help quickly and the atmosphere is more convivial.”

Florian Gutbrod and Chamber Chief Executive Paul Colman at anetworking event at Rookery Hall

Chamber members enjoyed a sunny welcome to OverwaterMarina in Audlem. The picturesque facility was the venue for aMeet with Members event – a new networking opportunity givingbusiness people a chance to meet informally after work.

A fine summer’s eveningdrew an excellent crowdto the marina wheremembers were treated toa boat trip on the RNLIwater taxi, Audlem Lass.

The award-winning marina, establishedfour years ago, has various facilities on siteincluding 230 boat moorings. There’s ashop, boat hire, caravan site and coffeelounge.

It recently hosted another crowd-pullingfundraising weekend for the RNLI.Attractions included boat trips, policeunderwater search demonstrations, wildwest re-enactments and Irish dancing.

A previous Meet with Members washosted by new member The BarbridgeInn.

The Chamber calendar includes manyopportunities to network.

For more information visit www.sccci.co.uk

Madeleine Abbey of the Chamber with

The Barbridge ownerJames Perrins

Sailing away at Overwater MarinaPicture courtesy of Cloverleaf Images

Work in England? C’est bon!

All aboard for summernetworking


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Take pressure off withpayroll service

Long-standing Chambermember SGW Payroll isoffering outsourced payrollservices to help businesseswith auto enrolment.

What is auto enrolment?

In October 2012 thegovernment changed thelaw on the work placepension scheme, applicableto millions of workers inthe UK. Workers contribute

automatically into a pension scheme - this is to top up their statepension. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure theemployee has a qualifying pension scheme in place by theirstaging date for them to be enrolled into.

Who will be automatically enrolled into a workplacepension?

The new scheme means that anyone who works in the UK agedover 22 and under the state pension age, if not already in aqualified pension scheme and earning more than £10,000, will beautomatically enrolled.

SGW Payroll say: “There is a vast amount of paperwork involvedincluding pension reports, correspondence to staff and transferof data to pension companies. SGW Payroll takes the pressureoff and can manage this for businesses.”

For more information call 01270 500599

Need a loan? The Chamber can help . . .By the time this piece goes to press we should be well into themadness of international patriotism that is the Football World Cup.

I have recently returned from a trip to Belgium where it wasdistinctly evident that somewhat foolishly, they have adopted theblinkered optimism which we in England have burdened ourselveswith, over so many fruitless campaigns.

A recent 20 victory over Sweden in a warm up match was seen asno more than the first step towards their inevitable crowning asWorld Champions in July. I did try and point out that the Swedesappeared less than enthusiastic and that the midfield four bore aremarkable resemblance to ABBA, but this was dismissed as anirrelevance.

Everywhere was adorned with World Cup promo items where Isuppose it does help that the biggest selling beer in the country isthe main sponsor. My cousin kindly gave me two flags to slot intomy side windows which I would have accepted were it not for thefact that the good people of Crewe and Nantwich would have takensome persuading that it is the Belgian flag that has Black, Red andYellow vertical stripes as opposed to the German flag where thesame colours are horizontal. I somehow feel that the sight of these

colours on any car during the World Cupwould not be well received and that theopportunity for my more detailedexplanation of their origin would be limited.

You should all be aware that David Platt’sname is still cursed in Belgium for his effortsat Italia 90 and there is a strong belief thatthis is their first opportunity to repair theheart break of that moment some 24 yearago. On the basis that Wayne Rooneydoesn’t emulate him in Brazil should theymeet then at least I have a legitimate fallback option in the unlikely event that England fall short. Far morerewarding than merely supporting all Germany’s opponents or anyother team that happens to have a member of your ownPremiership Team’s Squad hidden within their line up.

In the event that you do find the time within this carnival of fun andfrustration to consider your business’s growth and always assumingthat my complimentary tickets for the tournament have still notarrived, then the Chamber, just like Goalkeeper Rob Green’s legs inthe last World Cup, will be open for business.

For more information on Chamber loans contact Richard Weilding on 01270 504700 or email [email protected]

You can read more from Richard on the Chamber Portal where he blogsregularly http://www.sccci.co.uk/portal/richard_weilding/blog

Business Loans ExecutiveRichard Weilding


Chamber Members attendFamous Murder Mystery PlayMembers attended aperformance of the legendaryplay The Mousetrap this monthat Crewe Lyceum Theatre. Theplay has attracted largeaudiences during its run at thelocal venue operated by HQTheatres. It was the second in aseries of theatre outings giving members a break frombusiness.

Theatre director Gordon Millarwelcomed members to adrinks reception before theevening’s performance ofAgatha Christies’ TheMousetrap .

Chamber Chief Executive, PaulColman, said: "The theatre isgreat for South Cheshire and itis important that we show oursupport . We hope to holdmore evenings at the venuewhere members can comealong with partners, friends or treat their employees”

The theatre in its Edwardian splendour welcomes businesses lookingto stage meetings and conferences . More top productions are plannedincluding the chilling play The Woman in Black.

Look out for the next Members evening to see Woman in Blackin October on the Chambers website www.sccci.co.uk


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Training gets a helping hand Chamber memberAllan Virr (pictured)hopes to boost thelocal economy throughlearning and personaldevelopment at a newPitman Training Centreon Hospital Street,Nantwich.

The centre offers support and advice for those looking to return towork or make their businesses more efficient.

Prior to joining Pitman Training, Allan worked for several localbusinesses, supporting and training staff in the use of the latest officetools and developing high quality administrative systems.

Pitman Training Crewe & Nantwich offers a no-obligation career andtraining consultation to college leavers, mums returning to work oranyone needing additional skills to get their dream job.

The centre also keeps in touch with the local jobs market and eachweek updates a jobs board with hundreds of new accountancy,secretarial, administrative, web and IT jobs in the local area, whichstudents are encouraged to apply for as they complete their studies.

Allan said: “I’m very excited about our new premises which really dooffer a first class study environment and this really makes a difference.”

There are flexible, tailor-made courses and qualifications with one-on-one student support in subjects including Office Administration,Management, Finance, IT Technical and Web Design.

For more information visit www.pitman-training.com/crewe-and-nantwich

Maria has designs on newfurniture collection

New Chamber member MariaDolan (pictured) is a BritishFurniture Designer with over 20years experience in the InteriorDesign Industry.

In 2013 her unique furnitureworks caught the eye of anInternational Luxury Furnituremaker, Clive Christian, whoinvited her to consult for hiscompany.

Together as a team she helped to create his ultimate furniturecollection, which is now exhibited within his showrooms atChelsea Harbour, Brooke Street, Harrods London and Nantwich.

Maria is now setting up her own manufacturing site and hasalready set the design wheel rolling – she is one of few Britishfemale upholstered furniture designers.

Her articulate design works, stunning textiles and the detail inher trim options have now paved the way for the brand newlaunch of her very own British based Furniture Collection.Maria's Luxury Curved Furniture Collection will feature a cleancut, curvy contemporary range that will be based around tactilefabrics, soft curves, minimal marquetry with an edgy metallic highgloss lacquer finish.

The other more natural Eco Curve furniture will be sourced fromsustainable wood for the frames and fabric made from recycledsoda bottles!

This new collection is set to be launched in September 2014

For more information visit www.mariadolan.co.uk

Women having babies at Chamber members The Mid CheshireHospitals NHS Foundation Trust are provided with the safest careavailable, according to health watchdogs.

The Maternity Unit at Leighton Hospital achieved the highestrating provided by the Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts.

Head of Midwifery Pam Cornwall said: “The rise to becoming aLevel 3 Unit is a meteoric achievement, as a progression usuallytakes at least three years per level. We achieved Level 1 statusin December 2010, Level 2 in March 2012, and now we have thehighest available. This means the care we provide is officiallyamongst the safest in the country.”

The unit now boasts a purpose-built Midwifery-Led Unit attachedto the main Labour Ward, with birthing pools, ambient moodlighting, en-suite facilities and a private courtyard accessible fromeach room.

For further information maternity services, includingvideo tours, visit www.mcht.nhs.uk/maternity

A birthing pool in one the midwifery-led unit rooms

Mums are in safe hands



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Preparations are in full swing for a new-lookNantwich Food and Drink Festival offeringvisitors more delicious displays and activitiesto get their teeth into over the weekendSeptember 5-7.

Organisers have unveiled a lay-out whichincludes a new giant food hall on Love Lanecar-park in the centre of town.

The Bowling Green car-park will be a keyvenue once again with a vast marqueehousing delicacies from around the worldand a seated food court giving families achance to eat their purchases alfresco.

Returning to the town square will be a fooddemonstration theatre with celebrity BrianMellor displaying his culinary talentsalongside chefs from Cheshire pubs andrestaurants. Businesses across town willthrow open their doors to stage events

including whisky tasting sessions, sausage-making workshops, cup cake decoratingclasses, Aga food demonstrations and more.

Nantwich Food and Drink Festival Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation, promises a vast arrayof regionally produced gourmet foods withmore than 2,000 products to sampleincluding speciality dishes such as ostrich,buffalo meat and haggis.

Festival chairman Deborah Robb said: “Thewhole point of the event is to supportNantwich and showcase it as a great placeto visit and spend money in local shops.With around 30,000 people visiting eachyear we believe it does that.”

For more information on NantwichFood and Drink Festival 2014 visitwww.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk

19MEMBERS NEWS

Bare Bones Marketing has welcomed ManchesterMetropolitan University Cheshire graduate GemmaLennon (pictured) to the team.

Gemma first joined in September 2013 as a MarketingIntern whilst completing her third year for a BA (Hons)Business and Marketing degree. After making a great

impression, she has now joined permanently asmarketing assistant.

Bare Bones Marketing is now a team of four and itslatest recruit plans to further her knowledge of theindustry by completing a Chartered Institute ofMarketing (CIM) course in September.

MMU graduate joins marketing team

Food festival gets bigger and tastier

For more information on the company’s services visit www.bbmarketing.co.uk



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Music mogul Pete Waterman has reiteratedhis commitment to helping Crewe becomea high speed railway hub at a special eventheld at Manchester Metropolitan University’sCheshire campus.

Waterman, who was speaking at the finalevent in the Cheshire Lecture Series at thecampus, said: “I want to be part of the legacyof this railway town and its potential tounlock the North West like no other town.”

Known for his love of railways, the founderof the Waterman Heritage Railway Trustadded: “Crewe is here for a purpose. Itworked for our Great-Great-Grandparentsbut then was allowed to fall into disrepair.Now I think it’s the key town for opening up

the region. It has the connections that noother town has and it opens up so manyplaces – what other town can do that?Nowhere!”

Pete, who became one of music’s biggesthitmakers as part of the Stock AitkenWaterman dream team, also had someadvice for young people studying in MMU’sDepartment of Contemporary Arts whomay wish to follow in his footsteps.

“You have to have enthusiasm,” he said. “Youhave to take the bad with the good andmake mistakes – and then you have to learnfrom those mistakes.”

Waterman follows in the footsteps ofOlympian Dame Sarah Storey and CamelotCEO Dianne Thompson in taking to theinterviewees chair for the lecture series,where guests are quizzed by MMU’sCheshire Dean Dennis Dunn before givinga keynote speech to an audience of invitedlocal businesses and dignitaries.

For more information on MMUcall 0161 247 2000

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY‘Crewe is here for a purpose’ - Pete Waterman

BENTLEY

Bentley Motors is creating over 140 new jobsat its headquarters in Crewe. Recruitmentincludes 90 skilled engineers and 51 newapprentices - the biggest single apprenticeintake in ten years.

The announcement follows on fromBentley’s record year in 2013, delivering10,120 cars, the highest in the company’s 95-year history, and aim to reach 15,000 cars by2018.

90 new engineers will work on anexpanding model range, as part of a £800million investment over three years onmodel and facility development. This will bein a number of engineering disciplines,including Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical,Body and Trim and Whole Vehicle.

Strengthening Bentley’s skill base not only inthe immediate, but long-term will see therecruitment of 51 new apprentices in the2014 intake. 40 of these will be part of a newdedicated manufacturing scheme focusedon strengthening core skills as Bentley buildsup to the introduction of the Bentley SUV, in2016.

Bentley’s new manufacturing apprenticeapproach sees the introduction of dualeducation; a tailored method to vocationaltraining based on competence profiles anddedicated placements within chosenprofessional areas in Manufacturing.

Its engineers bring together traditional skillsassociated with natural materials and the

latest developments in powertraintechnologies - an example of which Bentleyrecently displayed with the Bentley HybridConcept, while committing that 90% ofBentley’s production will be available with aplug-in hybrid option by the end of thedecade.

The new engineers will help develop a newgeneration of Bentleys, which will share thesame commitment to performance, qualityand engineering excellence. Bentley is notjust creating a new segment with the BentleySUV, but developing its current model range,innovating with new products and newmarkets.

Bentley was recently named as one ofBritain’s Top Employers for the third year running by the Top Employers Institute.Highlighted was its dedication to the personal development, workingenvironment and employee culture of the3,700 colleagues at Crewe.

For more information visitwww.bentleymotors.com/careers

New models drive jobs growth at Bentley

Bentley’s iconic headquarters at Crewe

The company remains committed to developing itsskills base

In the chair - the celebrity is quizzed

MMU - Cheshire Campus’ Dean Dennis Dunn welcomes Pete Waterman



21PATRONS

Chancellor George Osborne hascongratulated Reaseheath College’s efforts tohelp food producers meet the challenge ofworld population growth and climate change.

Cutting the first sod on the site of a £8.5million National Centre for Food Futures andthe Environment, Mr Osborne said:

“Reaseheath College is rightly renowned forthe quality of the education it provides,especially in the agriculture industry. I alwayswant to try to provide funding for projects likethis.

“One of the key elements of our long-termeconomic plan is to deliver the best schoolsand skills for young people in all sectors sothe next generation can succeed in the globalrace.”

The industry-led project will enable thecollege to support the government’s agri-techstrategy, which aims to make the UK a worldleader in agricultural technology, innovationand sustainability. The Department forBusiness Innovation and Skills, through theSkills Funding Agency, has allocated £5.8m ofcapital grant for the project. The remainderhas come directly from the college.

The building will provide a national centre forhorticultural production, environmentalmanagement and conservation andrenewable energy, and will be the leading one

of its type in the country. It will include avisitor and interpretation centre and aschools unit and is the latest of a string ofworld class facilities to be built on campus. Itwill open for students and the public inSeptember 2015.

Space released by the relocation of thehorticulture department has been earmarkedfor further halls of residence, withconstruction planned to start this summer.

Principal Meredydd David said He said: “I amthrilled that the government has identifiedReaseheath as its preferred location forinvesting capital to develop this national foodfutures centre. This ensures we can continueto deliver specialist technical and educationaltraining to next generation leaders.”

Mr Osborne was accompanied on his visit bylocal MP Stephen O’Brien and MEP candidatefor the north west Kevin Beaty.

For more information on the college call01270 625131

George Osborne cuts the first sod for the NationalCentre for Food Futures and the Environment,

watched by Reaseheath Principal Meredydd David,MP Stephen O’Brien, MEP candidate Kevin Beaty

and Martin Smout, executive chairman ofconstruction partner GB Building Solutions

REASEHEATHChancellor applauds plans for cutting edgeFood Futures Centre

Climbers from across the community hit theheights in a mammoth challenge to raisecash for charity. The ‘Everest Challenge’brought together climbers of all ages andabilities in a quest to scale the heights of theSouth Cheshire College Climbing Wall.

The event raised £600 for Crewe-basedCLIMB (National Information Centre forMetabolic Diseases).

The climbs, which took place in threeseparate climbing shifts, were equivalent tothe height of Mount Everest in the Himalayas- the earth’s highest mountain at 8,850metres.

Up to 175 climbers tackled the wall 885times between them in 15 different teamsand were roared on by family and friends inthe College’s Sports Arena.

Youngsters from local schools, cubs andscouts groups and the Audley Climbing Clubturned out in force to take part in the eventand they smashed the challenge on thestate-of-the-art indoor climbing wall.

Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpsonand his son Sam supported the fundraisingstunt and Mr Timpson officially launched theevent at an opening ceremony beforeclimbers swung into action.

SOUTH CHESHIRE COLLEGECollege helps hit new heights for charity

Young people displayed their innovativeideas for exciting new business ventures at

a special South Cheshire College exhibition.

Over 70 BTEC Level 3 Extended DiplomaBusiness students organised the event topublicise business enterprises which theyhave been working on for several monthsduring their courses.

Representatives from local businesses andthe South Cheshire Chamber attended theexhibition to analyse and give feedback onthe different projects.

Students unveiled ideas for different industrysectors including food and catering, leisure,

sport, entertainment, clothing andtechnology.

Nadeem Ahmad who attended from theChamber said: “I think it’s fantastic forstudents to think about new businessventures which could benefit the local andregional economy. I’m sure the studentswho took part in this project have a brightfuture ahead of them in the business world.”

For more information on SouthCheshire College courses visitwww.scc.ac.uk

Students showcase business enterprises



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South Cheshire businesses are being offeredthe chance to win breakfast every day of theweek for employees.

Mornflake would like to reward a flourishinglocal company with a massive delivery of itsSuperfast Cereal Pots.

Based on Gresty Road in Crewe, the famousbreakfast foods manufacturer has proved ahit with the launch of its latest product -Superfast Cereal Pots – which are being sold

in supermarkets after months of research inthe firm’s creative kitchen.

Marketing manager Richard Jones said: “Theenergy-giving benefits of eating awholesome breakfast are widely known. Butsometimes that’s hard to do in a hurry.

“Our Superfast Cereal Pots contain aningredient which becomes a refreshing milkwhen you simply add cold water.

“They are great to pop into a bag to take towork and eat any time of the day. We havebeen thrilled at the response to this newproduct. The feedback on Twitter andFacebook has been excellent.”

The pots, available at outlets including

Waitrose and independent stores, have aspecial patented lid which holds a plasticspoon. They come in a range of flavoursincluding Fruit & Nut Muesli, Fruit & Fibre,Raisin, Honey & Almond Granola andSultana & Apple Oatbran Flakes.

A medium-sized company of up to 50employees will receive 250 pots deliveredto its doorstep.

To enter the competition simply answer thefollowing question:

Mornflake is based where in Crewe?

Email [email protected] byJune 30.

MORNFLAKEWin pots of joy for employees

SG WORLD

Crewe-based SG World has forged a prestigious link with shoppinggiant The Arcadia Group.

The Group owns many of the UK’s High Street brands such as BHS,Burton, Topshop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge.

When it came to upgrading its visitor ID system, it turned to SGWorld for help.

Matt McDonnell, Fire, Health and Safety Manager Top Shop/Topman,said: “We are situated on one of the busiest streets in centralLondon. The Topshop/Topman visitor reception area is a constanthive of activity, the gateway for 1000 plus staff and over 50 visitorsper week. I wanted a visitor management system that was easy touse for this volume of people, which would contribute to site healthand safety and, most importantly, reflect the brand.”

The SG World visitor pass system allows organisations to issue allof their visitors with a branded ID pass featuring health & safety rulesthat must be followed whilst on-site, a key component of Regulation

3 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

The site has a specific two-stage evacuation process which isprinted on the actual pass and can be drawn to the visitor’sattention for reading as they wait to be collected from reception.

This pass is then visibly worn by the visitor throughout their stay ina clear plastic wallet with a branded lanyard, clearly indicating thatthey are authorised to be on site. Once the visit is complete, thepass can be handed back in to the point of issue and theEmergency Evacuation Register updated indicating that the visitorhas now left the site.

The passes are also used to identify visiting contractors and wornin an armband wallet.

He added: “I would describe our previous system as adequate butit didn’t project the professional image we needed for our flagshipstore. Visitors didn’t always return the old paper passes whereas theSG World design encourages them to hand the badges back andbe formally checked out through the visitor book.

“Contractors would occasionally remove the neck lanyard passes ifthey got in the way when working whereas the armbands arecompletely unobtrusive so the contractor ID is clearly visible for thewhole duration on the job, which is a definite improvement.

“It was very easy to work with SG World. All of our requirementswere handled promptly and efficiently.”

For more information on SG World products visitwww.sgworld.com

Mornflake staff were well fuelled on thecompany’s famous porridge as they ran theMarket Drayton 10k.

Five brave members of the team ran thecourse along with 1,967 others withmarketing manager Richard Jones coming in343rd place with a spectacular time of 46.01minutes!

Otis, the firm’s vintage-styled van, wentalong for the ride offering sample bags ofdelicious oats to keep the runners toppedup.

For more information on Mornflakevisit www.mornflake.com

Team Mornflake run the Market Drayton 10k

Arcadia chooses SG World’s Visitor Pass forflagship store



23PATRONS

Housing Minister Kris Hopkins hasperformed the official sod cutting ceremonyto mark the start of a £10.6 milliondevelopment scheme in Crewe.

The development by Crewe-based housingassociation Wulvern, will initially provide 82much needed affordable new homes onBadger Avenue, and with planningpermission for more secured, is the largestsingle development scheme by Wulvern todate.

The Minister joined representatives fromWulvern, Cheshire East Council and theHomes and Communities Agency to cut thefirst sod at a ceremony on the site of theformer Ludford Street School marking thestart of construction.

The scheme will be completed in twophases with the first homes, a mix of twoand three bedroom houses and one andtwo bedroom apartments, all at anaffordable rent, handing over in March 2015.

Wulvern has secured grant funding from theHomes and Communities Agency towardsthe cost of delivering the £10.6 millionscheme and has appointed MCIConstruction to build the homes.

The MP’s visit coincides with the closingdeadline for bidding to the Homes andCommunities Agency which, if successful,could see a further 25 homes built on thesite along with other ambitiousdevelopment plans by Wulvern.

The Minister commented: “Our affordablehomes programme is at the heart of ourplans to get Britain building – we’vedelivered 170,000 new affordable homes

since 2010 and have already committed toinvesting £23billion in public and privatefunding from 2015 to deliver even more.

“So I’m delighted to have seen work startingon the first 82 properties of this excitingnew development, the largest singledevelopment by Wulvern to date. I lookforward to coming back to Crewe next yearand meeting the residents settling into thenew homes.”

Executive Director (Growth and Enterprise),Kevin Williams said: “We are delighted to bebuilding new affordable homes for localpeople. The current economic climatemeans there is a high demand for affordablehousing. This development will not onlyaddress this need but the local communitywill also be boosted in terms of job creationand economic activity.

Wulvern is already well on the way todelivering one of the regions largest HCAfunded programmes and we are delightedthat the HCA has shown confidence in ourability to deliver by supporting us to buildthese homes under the Affordable HomesGuarantee Programme”.

For more information on Wulvern visitwww.wulvern.org.uk

WULVERNHousing Minister digs deep to get newdevelopment underway


Housing Minister Kris Hopkins cuts the first sodwatched by Homes and Communities Executive

Director North West Deborah McLaughlin, MP forCrewe & Nantwich Edward Timpson, WulvernExecutive Director (Growth & Enterprise) KevinWilliams and Wulvern Chief Executive Sue Lock


24 ADVERTISING

A team from Bentley brought a car toSouth Cheshire College to meet studentsand hand out information about thecompany.

The company has announced it is tocreate more than 140 jobs at the factoryand wants 90 skilled engineers and 51new apprentices.

It will be the biggest intake of trainees inten years and follows a year of bumper

sales in 2013 when the company delivered10,120 cars – the highest in Bentley’s 95 yearhistory.

Engineering students flocked to see one ofthe prestigious Bentley cars on display at thefront of the college.

For more information aboutapprenticeships call South CheshireCollege on 01270 654654

Bentley after sales team were greeted by manySouth Cheshire College students

Crewe Hall-based The Travel Visa Companyhas secured a trio of impressive contracts.

The international visa specialist will now be thepreferred supplier of visas for two touroperators; Riviera Travel and TransIndus andtravel agent Newells Travel, helpingholidaymakers with the complex applicationprocess for countries that require a visa onentry.

Its expert team will provide an exclusiveservice, personally collecting visas directly fromembassies and delivering them to homesaround the UK.

With 14 years experience of providing bothtourist and business visas, as well aslongstanding relationships with Embassies,High Commissions and Consulates in London,

Birmingham and Manchester, The Travel VisaCompany is also the main visa provider forTUI, Thomas Cook, Co-Operative Travel,Worldchoice and Birmingham Airport.

Head of sales Philip Ashwell (pictured) said:“Countries have ever-changing visarequirements, so it is vital that travellers arekept up-to-date with new information. As thevisa application process has now changed forholidaymakers visiting Turkey, we are keen tostress the importance of purchasing your e-visa prior to travelling, as it can result in costlycharges at the airport.”

For more information on visas or onThe Travel Visa Company visitwww.thetravelvisacompany.co.uk

Travel Visa Company celebrates hat-trick

Bentley targets top engineers of the future



25MEMBERS NEWS/CHAMBER NEWS

Jane Whetnall, co-founder of the CheshireAcademy of Integrated Sports & Arts in Crewe,had a key role to play in welcoming theQueen’s Commonwealth Baton Relay toCongleton.

The town was the only non-city in England tohost the baton on its epic journey to Glasgowand Jane, who received an MBE at New Year,was selected as a baton bearer alongsideOlympic gold medallist Ann Brightwell.

Everybody, the new charitable organisation setup to run leisure services in Cheshire East,commemorated the day with a festival ofsport, games and music.

Jane said: “There were thousands of families,from tiny tots to a lady about to turn 102 andhas seen every Baton Relay. Everyone washaving a go at a range of sports and cheeredthe baton on all the time. I was honoured tohave been a bearer.”

Before reaching Congleton, the baton hadvisited 63 Commonwealth nations helping tocreate an international buzz about the Gamestaking place in July.

For a gallery of pictures from the day visitthe Everybody Sport and Recreationwebsite www.everybody.org.uk

‘Good infrastructure is at the heart of our Year of Delivery’– Michael Jones, Cheshire East CouncilA message from Councillor Michael Jones, Leader of CheshireEast Council.

Since I became Leader in 2012, my focus has been on bringing-in jobs and investment. Everything we do tries to make CheshireEast a great place to live, visit and invest in.

This is the challenge I set my officers and I’m proud to say that2014 will be our year of delivery.

There’s the prospect of a HS2 superhub station in Crewe forstarters. We’ve worked hard on our bid and the major reportsfrom Sir David Higgins and Lord Deighton show that Crewe isthe best, most logical place to build a new station.

We find out this autumn whether we have been successful. Ifso, then it’s a game-changer for the whole of South Cheshire,bringing in £1.5 billion of new investment and creating up to60,000 new jobs.

It will revolutionise our connectivity, reducing travel times toLondon to just 58 minutes. But it’s not just about shortenedjourney times.

What HS2 means is getting badly needed extra capacity for newpassenger and freight services while at the same time preserving

our local rail services.

Talking of infrastructure, work is about to begin on improvingthe capacity of Junction 16 of the M6/ A500 near Barthomley, aspart of the Government’s Pinch Point Programme. Again,capacity is the name of the game.

Then there’s our Local Plan. We have just submitted it toministers and hope to find out in the autumn whether we havebeen successful. It is the culmination of four years’ careful workand 40,000 submissions from the public. It will provide ablueprint for jobs-led sustainable growth up until 2030.

Finally, our geothermal energy project in Crewe is making goodprogress. We have enough potential under Crewe to giveeveryone in Britain a hot daily shower for 142 years!

So our approach to infrastructure is clear. Make the most ourgeography by getting the right road and rail systems in place.Maximise the potential of our natural assets, especially in energy.Get a robust plan in place to deliver sustainable housing andjobs and that meets the needs of people across Cheshire Easttoday, and in the future.

Jane Whetnall and Ann Brightwell were cheered onby huge crowds as Congleton welcomed the

Queen’s Commonwealth Baton Relay

‘Beartown’ greets baton in style

More evidence of increasing confidence in thelocal economy could be seen at a series ofProperty Investment seminars staged acrossSouth Cheshire.

Crewe and Nantwich property agentsMartin&Co, mortgage specialists WattsMortgages and local solicitors Hibberts joinedforces to deliver professional advice andopinions on a range of property-related topicsto an audience of landlords and investors.

Martin&Co director Shaun Cafferty was “verysurprised” at the exceptionally high interestshown in the seminars. He said: “Such eventsoften attract 20-30 people, but over the twodays we had over 150 people attending, whichis unprecedented. We had people who hadcome down from Wilmslow and Knutsford, aswell as representatives from some leading

investment companies.

“It was flattering that they were coming to hearour professional opinions and local marketknowledge. The interest in buying houses inCrewe and Nantwich was very high indeed.Our estate agency division is already breakingrecords. We had some investors telling us thatif we had 20 or 30 suitable two and threebedroom properties for sale, they would takethem immediately!”

Andrew Watts, managing director of WattsMortgages, confirmed that investors are now amajor force in the housing market and areoften in a stronger position to buy than firsttime buyers and homeowners. He added: “Thecurrent interest in the Buy to Let market is verybuoyant, with some great mortgage offersavailable. Lenders have a strong appetite to

lend to investors.”

Martyn Measures of Hibberts solicitorsconfirmed an increase in conveyancingtransactions with many being generated bylandlords.

The seminars were held in the function roomsat Crewe Alexandra FC and Residence inNantwich.

Seminars indicate South Cheshire Boom



26 ADVERTISING


A specialist tooling company is backing Crewewith a move to premises near the town’s new-look railway station entrance.

Heamar, which supplies mil-spec toolingsolutions to the aerospace, military,motorsport and mass transit industries, hassigned a five year lease on First Avenue, offWeston Road.

The family business, named after its ownersMark and Heather Burley, was previously based

off Barony Road in Nantwich but rapid growthover the past two years forced a need forbigger premises close to Crewe’s rail andmotorway links.

Managing director Mr Burley said: “We’veenjoyed phenomenal growth and it’s great tobe in a position where we can create new jobsand invest in Crewe.

“It offers fantastic connectivity and we can nowdrop our international visitors off at a much

better-looking station entrance. Much is saidabout the town but we feel confident it isgoing places.”

Heamar was set up to provide specialist wire preparation and connectivity solutionsincluding wire cutting, stripping andtermination for building electrical harnesses.

It now offers a dozen full-spectrum productlines designed to meet every tooling need,including a broad range of military qualifiedand commercial tools.

High-profile customers include BritishAerospace, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, RedBull and McLaren F1.

In South Cheshire they include Unipart andLNWR.

The company has also enjoyed significantgrowth in web sales. To meet demand it hasrecruited administration and marketing staff,bringing the workforce to seven.

He added: “We were all about ‘planes, trainsand automobiles’ but now enquiries arecoming in for both specialist and more generaltooling, from full DMC Electrical kits for Boeingand Airbus aircraft to Tronex pliers used incutting the fine wire used in jewellery-making.

“Despite what remains a tough market wehave a packed order book and a great futureahead.”

For more information on the companyand its products visit www.heamar.co.uk

‘We’re backing Crewe’ says specialist tools supplier

Mark and Heather Burley of specialist tools supplier Heamar (front) with new recruits Caroline Stokes, Paul Nicklin and Reece Burley


27ALL CHANGE FOR CREWE

Ministers have earmarked £15million for a key link road tohelp boost growth for Creweand Nantwich.

Work on Crewe Green LinkRoad is set to get underway inJuly and be completed by theautumn of 2015.

The road is a crucial element ofthe All Change for Crewestrategy designed to regeneratethe town and unlock itseconomic potential.

The £26.4m project aims tocreate an alternate bypass forCrewe, and improve access tothe A500 and M6, alleviatingtraffic passing through the town.

It will also help kick start workat two major employment sitesat Basford and help facilitate thecreation of up to 12,500 jobs inhigh-value employment over 20years.

The Department for Transporthas confirmed £15.64m funding

for the 1.1km-long dual-carriageway link road running between theA500 Hough-Shavington bypass and the A5020.

Cheshire East Council and key developers have committed to meetthe outstanding funding required for the Crewe Green Link RoadSouth.

Council leader Michael Jones said: “This is a major project which iscentral to our All Change for Crewe plans to greatly enhance thefuture prosperity of Crewe and make it a nationally-significanteconomic centre by 2030.

“It will improve connectivity between areas of deprivation to thenorth of Crewe, the town centre, the rail station and majoremployment opportunities to the south east and it will also act asa major catalyst for further commercial investment and thecreation of thousands of jobs.

“This latest funding follows our moves to secure a strategic HS2 railhub in Crewe, worth up to £2.8bn in investment and economicbenefits by 2030, investment of £6.177m to improve access toCrewe Rail Station which opened this month, and plannedimprovements and congestion pinch points at M6 junctions 16 and17.”

The new funding is a key piece of the jigsaw for the necessary roadinfrastructure improvements in and around Crewe.

Recent successful bids to the DfT also include £9.5m to easecongestion around junction 16 and £2.7m of ‘local pinch point’funding towards the Basford West spine road linking the A500 atShavington with Gresty Road in Crewe.

£16m funding boost for strategic Crewe link road


Cheshire East Council Leader Michael Jones

Crewe was given another boost with the opening of a new £7mentrance at its famous railway station.

Crewe and Nantwich MP Edward Timpson joined council officialsand Pete Waterman at an opening ceremony.

Cheshire East leader Michael Jones praised the efforts of all involvedand said the combination of private sector, government andCheshire East had worked well to bring about the £7m investment.

“Really, it’s great thanks to this man, our local MP Edward Timpson,who has backed us on all the things we’ve moved forward,” he said.

Mr Timpson thanked everyone who had worked so hard on theproject – including ‘Patrick McLouglin and his team’ at theDepartment for Transport.

“We’ve worked hard to make sure they understand the significance

of this station, not just for this project but what’s going to come inthe future,” he said.

The scheme involved the bulldozing of the former Royal Mailbuildings to construct the new entrance, 244 space car park andrefurbishment of an existing subway.

Mr Timpson also thanked CheshireEast, Network Rail Virgin Trains,station manager Sheila Breeze andcontractors Balfour Beatty for theirwork.

Station manager Sheila Breeze saidpassengers had alreadycommented on how much moreconvenient the Weston Roadentrance is. “They can park here,walk straight down the stairs andon to platform five for London,”she said.

Station new-look is just the ticket

Edward Timpson cuts the ribbon officially opening the new station entrance

Picture courtesy of Crewe Chronicle


28 ADVERTISING/MEMBERS NEWS


Mornflake has reaffirmed its commitment to the country’sfarming industries as a major sponsor of the Nantwich Show.

The iconic Cheshire breakfast-foods manufacturer will welcomethousands of people to the Mornflake Food Hall on show day,Wednesday, July 30.

Managing director John Lea, a former President of the Nantwichand District Agricultural Society which stages the event, said: “Ithas been our pleasure to be part of this major showcase ofBritish agriculture and farming for around 30 years.

“Although the show has grown into a really big affair, attractingmany thousands of people, its roots are still in farming andpromoting all that is great and good about the countryside. Itreflects what we are about as a company - quality, tradition and

supporting our local agricultural industries.”

The Lea family have milled oats in South Cheshire since 1675when it founded its first mill in Swettenham. Much of its grain is'contract grown' on specially selected farms throughout the UK.Mr Lea added: “Oats were once one of the UK's largest cerealcrops but are now one of the smallest.

“By placing some of the largest contracts with specially selectedUK farmers we are one of the biggest contributors to thecontinued growing of this traditional crop. Our aim is toconserve oats as an essential part of the British agriculturaleconomy for many more years to come.”

Nantwich Show organisers have paid tribute to the company asthey plan the ‘biggest and best show yet.’ There will be all theusual attractions – including the popular cattle, sheep, horse,horticulture, homecraft, floral art and pigeon and poultrysections – as well as new attractions such as a ringside displayof vintage cars and machinery.

Cheese producers from all over the world will compete forSupreme Champion status in the International Cheese Awards.

Show chairman Michael John Parkin said: “Mornflake’s supportof the show over many years has without doubt contributed toits growth and success. Costs of staging the show rise every yearbut Mornflake has remained loyal. It’s our biggest sponsor and agreat friend of this important local event.”

Mornflake is also a major sponsor of the Nantwich Food andDrink Festival in September.

For more information on Mornflake visitwww.mornflake.com

Show pays tribute to major sponsor

Mornflake marketing coordinator Catherine Sadler will fly the companyflag at this year’s Nantwich Show


29ADVERTORIAL/MEMBERS NEWS

Cheshire East Council and the SouthCheshire Chamber are taking steps to makethe daily commute easier for people livingand working in Crewe.

The Smarter Travel Business Partnership waslaunched at MMU in Crewe in May as partof the Smarter Ways to Travel Programme,which aims to enable people living andworking in Crewe to make 'smarter' travelchoices, unlocking the growth potential ofthe town by supporting business investmentand job creation and making the journey towork easier.

The Partnership is inviting more Crewebusinesses to get onboard to encouragetheir staff to walk, cycle, choose publictransport and car share more often, toreduce traffic congestion and improvejourney times across the town.

Through the Partnership, businesses canalso access Smarter Travel Grants from theDepartment's for Transport's Local

Sustainable Transport Fund (LSTF), enablingthem to install facilities such as secure cyclestorage and showers to make active traveleasier for staff. So far 19 grants have beenawarded.

Many employers are going the extra mileand developing staff travel challenges andother initiatives to boost the number ofpeople opting for greener, more sustainableways of travelling.

Active travel is often the quickest andcheapest way to make short everydayjourneys, ensuring that people get to workand training on time. With more workers insedentary jobs, this free form of exercise isan important factor in keeping workforcesand the local economy healthy.

Speakers at the launch included JennyMarston, Programme Manager, Cheshire EastCouncil, who outlined the aims of SmarterWays to Travel and Paul Colman, CEO of theSouth Cheshire Chamber, who welcomed

the scheme and urged partners to networkand build positive relationships to bringabout change in travel behaviours in Crewe."We have had good people turn down jobsin parts of the town when they realise howdifficult their daily commute will be due tocongested roads at peak times of the day.This can only be bad for Crewe's economy.If we can get more people cycling, walking,using the bus or car-sharing it will be a realadvantage for Crewe," he said.

Cllr David Topping, Environment PortfolioHolder, Cheshire East Council, commented"It's great to extend our close workingrelationship with our business community inencouraging sustainable travel in Crewe.Forming this new Partnership is a verypositive step".

Delegates also heard Fiona Soutar from JMPTravel Consultants explain the travelplanning process, giving real life examples ofwhat had been achieved in other parts ofthe UK by similar LSTF schemes. Partnersincluding MMU, recently voted the UK's'Greenest University' and ctchealthcare alsoshared best practice.

Clair Visco, Smarter Travel Officer withCheshire East Council and the SouthCheshire Chamber of Commerce, said:“We'd like to work with more employers toease the daily commute faced by staff andkeep Crewe businesses moving forward.”

Crewe workforces benefit from the new Smarter TravelBusiness Partnership

To find out more about the Smarter Travel Business Partnership, contact Clair Visco on 01270 504700or e-mail: [email protected].

To find out more about the Smarter Ways to Travel programme in Crewe visit www.allchangeforcrewe.co.uk/smartertravel


Nantwich Museum has secured a grant of£8,250 under the 'Treasure Plus' schemethrough the Art Fund, supported by TheHeadley Trust, to consolidate and updateits 'Nantwich Treasure' display.

The objects involved have all beendiscovered locally and shed light on thelives of people who once lived in thetown and the surrounding area.

They include Roman coins and brooches,a Saxon pendant cross and pottery datingover a 600 year period. In addition to thisthe Wilbraham signet ring will also be part

of the display. The ring belonged to oneof the prominent local families, onemember of whom built Dorfold Hall andanother Townsend House in Welsh Row.

The Treasure Plus grant will be used forthe acquisition of a new display case,revised interpretations of the objects andinteractives to involve visitors. Particularattention is being paid to the needs ofchildren boosting the museum's workwith schools.

Treasure revamp at Nantwich Museum

The Hurleston Brooch and the The Wilbraham

Signet Ring

For more information on Nantwich Museum call 01270 627104


Winning the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards offers manybenefits.

The high-profile publicity and kudos that goes with carrying off an accoladehelps businesses prosper and individuals go on to achieve great things intheir workplace.

Here we update you on winners who made headlines last November.

South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2014

Employer of the Year - Swansway Garages LtdSwansway has gone on to prove its status as a great employer moving up to 32nd in the SundayTimes best Companies to Work for List and 13th in the Great Places to Work Survey.

The company is reaping the benefits of looking after its employees with profits up a remarkable57% on 2012 to £5.1m.

Director John Smyth said: “We believe these results reflect our culture of ‘caring, honest andproud.’ Every member of our 600 plus team lives and breathes our values and we in turn treatthem in the same way.”

David Smyth of Swansway Garages Ltd receives the award from Jacqueline McLean on behalfof sponsors the Manchester Metropolitan University

Best Start-Up Business of the Year - KidzKitchenWe have secured a contract with a national food festival organiser and now deliver children'sworkshops at beautiful stately homes across the UK.

We are continuing to build our relationships with local charities including The Caudwell Children,Cheshire Young Carers and YMCA Crewe. Schools remain the main focus of the business withseveral in Crewe and Nantwich having experienced our workshops. In the next few weeks wewill be working not only with local schools but also with schools in Derbyshire and Manchester.

Cllr Peter Groves of sponsors Cheshire East Council present the award to KidzKitchen founders Tracey Cooke and Gill Fox

Best Large Business of the Year - Wulvern Housing LtdSince winning the award we have achieved Investors in Excellence accreditation, Best CompaniesStar Accreditation and an Investors in People Gold Award. On top of that we were recognised asthe 58th best not for profit organisation to work for in the Sunday Times Top 100 list for 2014.

We continue to invest in the local economy and are well underway with our latest developmentprogramme providing 1000 new affordable homes. We have also carried our serviceimprovements across all our customer facing roles, ensuring we have a skilled a knowledgeableteam who are able to deliver brilliant social housing to our 15,000 customers.

Steve Jackson of sponsors RBS Corporate Banking South Cheshire presents the award to SueLock of Wulvern Housing Ltd

Health and Wellbeing Award - Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHSFoundation TrustSince receiving the award we have continued to work hard on improving our sickness absencerates which continue to fall and have been contacted by other hospital trusts asking to meet withus to learn about our approach.

We will shortly be looking at providing immediate physiotherapy services for those with musculo-skeletal problems. Our clinical colleagues work hard every day to provide a brilliant service toour community. Any improvement that we can make, no matter how small, benefits everybody.

Rick Carter of sponsors ctchealthcare presents the award to Adriana Roscoe of the MidCheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Join us at Crewe Hall on November 28.

For details on how to enter or be part of this great night as a sponsor call

Madeleine Abbey at the Chamber on 01270 504700 Ext 20



32 MEMBERS NEWS

Nantwich business,Bloom, has beenawarded gold for theBest Sandwich Shop atthe 2014 ChesterFood, Drink & Lifestyleawards.

Seen receiving heraward, Sarah Roberts,owner of Bloom, said:“We were over themoon to have evenbeen nominated forthe award after only 12

weeks in business. We’re truly blown away to have won gold. We’rereally pleased our menu has gone down so well and enormouslygrateful to all those who nominated us!”

Bloom opened its doors in January with an innovative menu, offeringsomething a little bit different from other sandwich shops in the area.Judges commented on “the impressive variety with lots of differentfillings, including homemade sauces and chutneys”.

For more information on Bloom or to discuss any cateringrequirements, call Sarah Roberts on 01270 618882 or [email protected]

Best butties go down well

Tom and Sarah Roberts receiving the award fromStephen Wundke of Chester, Food and Drink LifestyleFestival after a mystery shop saw Bloom scoop gold

A husband and wife have realiseda dream by making a big successof their wedding servicesbusiness.

Now new Chamber membersDane and Kirsten Corbett havemoved Dream Weddings tobigger premises on NewcastleRoad in Shavington.

Established in 2006, from smallbeginnings in their own homethen to Spring Farm BusinessCentre, the couple havesuccessfully nurtured and growntheir business leading to theopening of the showroom.

They say it is their ‘dreamlocation’ providing a light, air-

conditioned and relaxed environment for prospective brides andgrooms to enjoy planning their big day with a range of professionalwedding services including bridal gowns, men’s formal wear,bridesmaid dresses, wedding photography, videography, wedding cakesand venue dressing services.

Dane said: “We love providing wedding services and it is a real privilegeto help prospective brides and grooms to achieve their own dreamwedding.”

The pair are both qualified wedding photographers, so bridal couplescan have two professional wedding photographers for the price of one.Kirsten makes and designs the wedding cakes while Dane creates thewedding albums.

To mark the occasion of their showroom opening they asked bride-to-be Fiona Bunting, who is using Dream Weddings, to officially cut theribbon.

For more information call Dream Weddings on 01270 747757


Bride-to-be Fiona Bunting cuts theribbon to open the new showroom

Wedded bliss in new home


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34 CHESHIRE CONNECT

Business and Charity: sharing skills

We are delighted to share withyou the news that the charityCheshire SkillShare has changedits name to Cheshire Connect.The reason for this change is toavoid any confusion with the“SkillShare” service that is offeredindependently by ChesterVoluntary Action.

Cheshire Connect will continueto match the valued skills of localbusinesses with the needs of thevoluntary sector in Crewe andNantwich and across the wholeof Cheshire.

Over the past year Cheshire Connect has successfully supportedmore than 100 local voluntary, community and faith organisationswith over 150 separate projects. We are indebted to those localbusinesses and their employees for so generously donating time,skills and expertise to deliver those projects. We estimate thatthe value of those skills donated is over £450,000!

Please take a minute to have a look at our updated website andour brilliant short film featuring Bentley Motors and CheshireWithout Abuse at www.cheshireconnect.org

The team at Bentley have worked closely with Saskia Ritchie atCheshire Without Abuse and together have made huge progress.Saskia explains how her experience working with Bentley hasmade such a difference: ““I have often struggled with businesslike language. We’re a charity, not a business and we are expertsat dealing with victims of domestic abuse. Once I met AngelaHodgson from Bentley however, I soon realised that if weimproved our planning and became more efficient and businesslike, we could help more victims.”

Since the last edition of 4Front magazine the project wehighlighted at Christ Church Crewe continues to develop itsdream. This is a large scale opportunity and has the potential tomake a significant difference to the heart of Crewe. It will takesome time to develop and Cheshire Connect is keen to continueto support them.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of the businesseswho have supported us to date, and the voluntary sectororganisations who have worked with them. We look forwardmaking an even greater difference together in Crewe in the yearahead. We would like to talk to businesses that are keen to

make a positive difference to our local community and have skillsand expertise to share. If you would like to get involved pleasecontact Donna Okell at [email protected]

We’re hiring!

Thanks to the financial support of UK Fuels, we have an excitingopportunity for a new Business Connector in Crewe.

Our Business Connectors develop trusted relationships withlocal businesses. They identify skills and expertise and secureopportunities to share those valuable resources with thevoluntary sector. This experience can add real value to employeedevelopment, and demonstrates meaningful corporate socialresponsibility at a local level.

Cheshire Connect’s Business Connectors are also responsiblefor identifying which local voluntary organisations will benefitfrom access to local business skills and expertise and makerelevant matches so that all parties benefit.

We’re looking for a new Business Connector for the Crewe areawho:

Is well-connected in the local business community;

Understands business strategy;

Can work independently, and is a strong team player;

Is a confident and effective communicator;

Is flexible and adaptable, will communicate effectively withboth the business and voluntary sector;

Can think creatively;

Consistently delivers results against targets;

Is tenacious;

Is values-driven, and keen to support the local community;

Is solutions- focused.

The role is initially a one-year contract for three or four days perweek.

Paul Colman recognises the important role businesses play inimproving our community: “A number of our members havegenerously offered their business skills to Cheshire Connect andfound the experience extremely valuable. It’s a meaningful wayto demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility, and as aChamber we are keen to encourage our members to supportour local voluntary sector through Cheshire Connect.”

If you are interested and would like to know more please email your CV and a brief covering letterto: Donna Okell, CEO Cheshire Connect, [email protected] or

Tina Hankey, Chamber Executive Membership Co-ordinator, [email protected]

Welcome to Cheshire Connect,the brand new name forCheshire SkillShareBy Donna Okell, CEO Cheshire Connect Business and Charity: Sharing Skills

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Documents

4FRONT Magazine (Summer 2014 Edition)