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Chris McNamee from ICT Development got a taste of modelling when he helped the marketing teams from Cordia and the Chief Executive Department launch Glasgow City Chambers as the city’s newest wedding venue. Chris posed as a groom for a photo shoot which took place on the roof and in the Satinwood Suite of the City Chambers alongside Lora Vernon who works in the building. The pictures featured in the Evening Times and The Glaswegian. The venue will play host to ceremonies and drink receptions for the first time in its 125 year history. For further information or bookings please contact Glasgow City Registrars on 0141 287 7654 or email mar&[email protected].
Out-of-school care for your KiddiesDid you know you could save over £900 a year in out-of-school care thanks to Kiddivouchers? Kiddivouchers is a government run scheme which helps working parents provide care for their children and save money on nurseries, child minders, fun clubs and after-school activities. With the new school year upon us, now is the time to sign up and start saving! For more information visit www.kiddivouchers.com
Weddings at The City Chambers
Chris McNamee and Lora Vernon walking down the aisle!
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Dress Down Day Total Cordia raised a total of £190 from the dress down day on 27 July 2012 in aid of The Curry Tree charitable fund. It was part of a council wide dress down day which generated £784 in total. Money will be used to support the Pakistan Flood Appeal and the Find Your Feet charity, which helps poor families grow food in India, Malawi and Zimbabwe.
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations (RIDDOR) has changed. Previously all accidents which resulted in a person being absent from work for more than three consecutive days were reported. However, the change to legislation means accidents should now be reported when a person has been off work for more than seven consecutive days (not counting the day on which the accident happened). For further information on how this applies to Cordia please contact Emma Rodger at the Learning Centre. email: [email protected]
Phil Gets Hole In One
Whether it’s scoring the winning penalty in the world cup final or knocking out a world champion boxer, every sport has its momentous achievements. For golf, this Holy Grail of the sports is the exceptional hole in one. For Phil McQuillan, transport and technical services manager, this dream became a reality on the 17th hole of the Queen’s course at Gleneagles. The achievement was all the sweeter knowing that a double or quits on a losing bet was riding on it.
Congratulations Phil ‘Mickelson’ McQuillan!
RIDDOR
David Thorburn from payroll and John McBride from IT pictured with the Cordia bear.
Phil McQuillan celebrates his hole in one.
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The Marketing team would like to welcome new Online Marketing Coordinator, Graeme Bradley. Graeme will be developing Cordia’s website and social media pages and brings experience from his previous role at STV. The HR team would like to welcome new HR Assistant, William Baxter. William is a recent graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University where he studied Business and HRM. Accounts would like to welcome new Account Manager for Home Care, Lisa Muir. Lisa previously worked for British Polythene Industries.
Welcome Office MovesPlease note that the payroll team in Blair Court have now moved to the area beside print station 2 (near reception) and the marketing and procurement team have now moved into the area previously occupied by them.
Congratulations to Cordia couple Jacqueline McErlean and Martin McElhinney who got engaged on 25 July 2012. The couple who both work in HR are planning their wedding for 2014. Congratulations to Stewart Tees, Assistant HR Officer and his wife Deborah Tees who became parents again to baby Lucy who was born on Friday 6th July 2012. Lucy is little sister to Sam aged 3.
Congratulations
Fun-Day Funds Boost Beatson Appeal The beatson Pebble Appeal was presented with a cheque for £966.73 following our fund raising day last month. Laura O’Donnell and Irene Currie presented Beatson representative Lindsey Donald with the Donation. The fun-filled afternoon was organised by Kathleen MacLeod and Louise Campbell and included home baking, tombola, posh bingo and an X-Box challenge. The money will be used towards the construction of the Beatson Translational Research Centre - the final element in the creation of the Glasgow Centre for Cancer research. Thanks to everyone who got involved. For more information visit Beatson Pebble Appeal. http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/givingtoglasgow/beatsonpebbleappeal/
Development Team Shortlisted for Award!Well done to the IT development team whose Smart Office project has been shortlisted for an APSE award. The team are finalists in the “Best Information Technology and Communication Initiative” category and will find out next month whether their submission is a winner, good luck!
