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IT'S GREAT TO SEE THE WHEELS ON OUR BUSES GOING ROUND & ROUND AGAIN!

We are now operating a vintage bus service around the museum using examples from our historic fleet of 1950s Daimler buses and also our replica 1913 Daimler D Type bus. These operate a circular service calling at the Entrance–Pockerley (for Pockerley Old Hall and the Georgian Landscape)–1900s Town (Park Stop)–Foulbridge (for colliery area and bus depot)–Entrance only. Social distancing rules apply on the vehicles and the conductors will manage this as you board.  Please inform them ...

PLENTY OF CHOICE ON TAP AT CLADWISE

When it comes to choosing taps, the range of styles is almost endless. Different colours, handles, water flows, classic, moderns, etc . . .So let Cladwise make it a little bit easier, which is your favourite out of these 4 styles?...

NEWS FROM ROBSON PRINT

If you are part of a PTA, a community group, fundraiser or a budding artist then calendars are a great way to raise funds, promote your work or provide a practical usable gift.  They are also one of our specialities for more information or a quote just give us a call.Sharron, Robson Print...

ANOTHER SALON SUCCESS FOR IMAGO SKINCARE

I am delighted to have a new salon on board.  Thank you to Danielle, Gemma and Beth from Lavanda Beauty and Massage in Newcastle.  I spent a lovely day with them yesterday talking all things products and facials. I'm looking forward to working with this brilliant team!  They have some exciting plans for the very near future! Pauline, Imago Skincare...

FOCUS ON THE LEGAL PROFESSION BOWE DIGITAL

Imagine you are a law firm that needs specific case files, but whose files were recently “locked up” by the Cryptolocker virus.Now imagine getting it all back in a matter of seconds. Your business is running, and you’re back to making business decisions. It’s no longer a matter of “if”, but “when” a real world threat will compromise your business data. Between natural disasters, viruses, user error, and ransomware like ”cryptolocker,” these threats are becoming ever-present.C...

VIRTUAL DABS FESTIVAL OF ENTERPRISE

Virtual DABS Festival of Enterprise to celebrate entrepreneurship across County DurhamOn Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd of October, Durham Ambitious Business Start-ups (DABS) will be hosting a virtual Festival of Enterprise, showcasing a fantastic line up of successful business owners and skills trainers who will help to inspire, motivate and educate anyone thinking of starting their own business journey.Whether you are already in business, thinking of starting your own business, or ...

DURHAM COFFEE

For those of you who missed our exciting news at Kaffeehaus Amadeus . . . Earlier this year we launched Durham Coffee, our very own roastery & sister business.  Its been a long time coming and we're thrilled to finally be able to realise our dream of roasting our very own specialty coffee! We currently have 7 different coffees and we like to rotate them here at Amadeus so please ask us what's currently in our grinders when you come for your takeout. Also a big thank you to everyon...

JOIN OUR TEAM AT McCARRICK CONSTRUCTION

Do you know someone who is looking for a full time, long term joinery role in the North East?We have a strong workflow ahead of us, despite the difficult market conditions.  We are looking for skilled, experienced joiners to join our award winning, well established team. If you know someone who would be interested, please click here for more details.Very happy to announce we have won the Best Family-Run Construction Company 2020 at the Build Awards.  Unfortunately no awards ceremony th...

COMPUTING & MANUFACTURING: AN R&D MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN

In today’s digital age, those companies who don’t adapt their business model in line with the latest technological advances risk falling behind.  In particular, for those within the manufacturing industry looking to navigate their way into a post-COVID-19 world, investing in computer technology will help them keep up with changing demand while ensuring employees remain safe in the workplace. Fortunately, by claiming back research and development (R&D) tax credits, manufacturing companie...

WE'RE STILL BAKING AT MINI MIXERS!

Following recent announcement I just wanted to reassure everyone that I'm still open!  I will continue to offer contactless collections to my customers and maintain my strict hygiene standards.  If you are concerned or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.If anyone is thinking of downsizing their cakes or making any changes please contact me ASAP.  Models, toppers and ingredients are all bought well in advance (all made and bought for September orders) so i...

WHERE THERE'S A WILL . . .

Where there's a will, there's a mountain of work for the executor! Acting as an executor of a parent's will is not a task to be undertaken lightly - some might say it is not a job to give to your favourite child. It can involve a lot of work!  Sorting out property, money, possessions and debts usually takes several months. Executors must be meticulous and, even if they have the best intentions, they can be held personally liable for the consequences of any mistakes that are made. When drawi...

PHIL'S CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE

My 2021 Calendar includes a mix of Landscape and Nature Photographs to make you smile throughout the year.Secure your Calendar by ordering now at an ‘early bird’ price of £12.00 by clicking here. Orders will be shipped in October.Phil, Phil Benton Photography...

REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN WITH YOUR VIDEO CONTENT (IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT THE BUDGET)!

Recently, I asked you all if you had any concept of how you were going to move your business forward with video content.  Since then, I’ve had quite a few people get in touch worried about a lack of budget (predominantly due to the current climate) when it comes to creating this kind of media for their digital marketing. PLEASE don’t think that you can only create successful, or ‘good’, video content with a budget.  Businesses should be thinking about incorporating video into t...

GREAT OPPORTUNITY HERE . . .

The Small Business Leadership Programme (SBLP) is a fully-funded, 10-week training programme for senior leaders in SMEs (with 5–249 employees) to develop key skills that will help you to: build resilience; tackle the challenges faced during and after Covid-19; and drive future productivity and growth. A range of small business experts (including entrepreneurs, business leaders and academics) from Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University will deliver this online programme to SMEs in ...

GREAT ANNUAL SAVINGS GROUP SUPPORTS BRADLEY LOWERY FOUNDATION BUILD

Great Annual Savings (GAS) is supporting the Bradley Lowery Foundation with building a holiday home to be used by poorly children and their families. As part of the holiday home build, GAS and other organisations including Sunderland AFC have supported the build as well as funding bricks which will be laid in a memorial garden at the home.Read all about how we're supporting The Bradley Lowery Foundation & how to get involved by clicking here....

BRENDA GOES INTERNATIONAL!

I’ve now not just gone national but international! I’ve been quiet on social media during the Corona situation as I’ve been very busy putting planning in place for many clients.  You may be aware that with our new software & video calls I can work with clients nationally & today I have a new client in Italy! Distance is no longer a barrier to using me for your planning & I’ll look forward to hearing from you. Brenda, Brenda Beveridge Wills & Trusts Ltd....

IT'S ELM MARKETING SOLUTIONS 4th BUSINESS BIRTHDAY!

Thank you to everyone who has placed their trust in me, I love what I do and I am so thankful to be working with so many amazing businesses.  Here’s to the next 4 years and beyond!Melanie Cant, Elm Marketing Solutions...

DO YOU WANT TO INSTIL A LOVE OF LANGUAGES IN CHILDREN?

Do you want to instil a love of languages in children?  I do, and I can help you! People have been asking me quite a lot recently about my mobile library bus.  In case you missed the announcement, I sold it in February, because in 2019 it lost me a lot of money.  It broke my heart, but I am grateful for the 5 years I had sharing its environment and stories with thousands of children . . .  and am grateful it is not sitting there doing nothing in 2020!  I miss reading to ...

HOW TO BE MORE CONFIDENT ON THE PHONE

Gillian's latest video - "How to be more confident on the phone". You can see Gillian's video here....

RED BUTTON MARKETING & TRAINING ARE RECRUITING

This is such an exciting time in our business and in light of the upcoming launch of our revolutionary software we are seeking a self motivated and dynamic individual to join our growing team. If you are interested in a role working 2-3 days per week for a 3-6 month period playing a key role in bringing a software product to market then we would love to hear from you!We are a business with a vision for change!The role involves content creation, research and support with the launch plan.  Yo...

M IS FOR MARKETING - A CHAT WITH MAGS BRADSHAW

This week you can hear our latest podcast with Mags Bradshaw and how a TV programme during her childhood inspired her to ask people if they are enjoying their experience . . ....

DBN UPDATE (18th SEPTEMBER) - PART 5

Our new monthly line-up from 1st October Since March we've been transforming DBN from a traditional face to face network to a digital business support network while working hard to retain our friendly, fun and accessible style.  We're really proud of how all our members have adapted to the ever-changing situation and we're so pleased we have been able to adapt alongside them. We're super excited to be able to offer an affordable business network that delivers each month: Learn with DBN...

DBN EVENTS FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR

Dates for your diary: Wednesday, 7th October - Learn with DBN: The Customer Journey with Moira Barnes - 10:00-11:30 - Book here!Tuesday, 20th October - DBN Zoom Networking Meeting and taster session for Guests - 9:00-10:00 - Book here!Wednesday, 28 October DBN After Dark... our "Halloween Zoom" some spooky archaeology stories from Tony Liddell - 22:00-23:00.  Book here - if you dare!Wednesday, 4th November - Learn with DBN - Masterclass TBATuesday, 17th November - DBN Zoom Networking M...

DBN UPDATE (18th SEPTEMBER) - PART 4

Government Announces New Restriction Measures in the North EastOur friends at the FSB issued this in a recent email nd are happy for us to include it in our newsletter.The Government has announced the restriction measures aimed at reducing the number of coronavirus cases across the North East.From Friday 18 September, regulations will ban the following:residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in private homes and gardenshospitality for food...

DBN UPDATE (18th SEPTEMBER) - PART 3

SME RESTART & RECOVERY GRANTS - A MISSED OPPORTUNITYThe much anticipated second round of the SME Restart and Recovery Grants opened earlier this week and made an even briefer appearance than it did last month with the system overwhelmed by applications in a matter of minutes. You have probably seen this message:This morning our website was overwhelmed by unprecedented demand – with over 150,000 requests made in relation to the EOI form for the SME Restart and Recovery Grants at the same time.W...