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Swiss Challenge Report 08 Link Road Progress 14 Contents 03 New Chamber Members 13 Personal Tax The Chamber welcomes 6 new members It’s not time to think about it. Or is it? from across the region. 14 Chamber News 04 Events Calender A round up of the latest news from our Check out our up and coming events. members. Driving Manufacturing Chamber Golf Day 15 06 Find out about the support available in your The annual Golf Day took place on 19th area at one of our events. June 2019. Dabbers Den 2019 5 Passes in 5 Days 16 08 Could your business be successful in the David Watson and Tim McCloud take to the Dabbers Den? road for Ruby's Fund. Thursday Thirty Member Spotlight 17 11 Catching up on the latest Chamber Bringing local businesses into focus. networking events.

2 Chamber Magazine Welcome from the Chief Executive

In the September 2018 issue I wrote places, identify the route. As we go to press, we score. A full report of the action can be found on about my forth coming trip to understand that completion is still on course for pages 6 and 7. late 2020. Switzerland to drive “5 PASSES in The Chamber’s next big event will be the EXPO at 5 days to raise £5,000” for Ruby’s th Something that does not seem to be making the De Vere Cranage Estate on 18 October. See the Fund. Unfortunately, Tim McCloud, same sort of progress is the resolve of Brexit details on page 18 and make sure you book your Chamber Vice Chairman, and I could and one wonders what is going to happen on 31st stand early to avoid disappointment. We have a lot not go on the original date but can of interest shown in the event already. confirm that in June of this year we October. “Deal or No Deal” used to be a catch did go, and we did achieve our target. phrase of Noel Edmunds on his daytime television AND 7 weeks later it will be the Christmas Lunch! programme that has been “off the air” as long as You can read all about it on page 8 I do hope you enjoy reading this edition of the Brexit negotiations have been in the air! and also see some of the amazing CHAMBER and if you have any articles that you pictures we took along the way. On a lighter note I am pleased to let you know wish to be considered for the next edition send I also wrote in the September 2018 issue advising that the Chamber Annual Golf day went off well them over to Jackie on: th readers that a contractor for the 5.5 Km on June 19 at the regular venue, Vale Royal [email protected] Link Road had been appointed and that GRAHAM Abbey. We even had some sunshine during the Construction were the successful bidders to day. The winners of the competition turned out to complete this scheme. One year on and when you be a team from our main sponsors Prism IT. My now drive around parts of Congleton you can see daughter, Karen, playing in the Chamber Ladies the progress that has been made and, in some team won the prize for the best ladies individual

Welcome to our New Members The Chamber extends a very warm welcome to the following new members:

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Concept Data Solutions Limited Plasma International Paul Austen Associates Ltd It is a new era for Concept Data Solutions as they move to a new (Recruitment Services) Limited home in Congleton and rebrand from Eze Talk, after nearly 20 Providing revolutionary talent for evolving industries, Plasma We are a unique firm of chartered accountants bringing you years. Concept Data Solutions are passionate about helping local International is able to source the revolutionary talent required to the benefits of corporate experience that fits your small to business customers with their telecoms. We understand that help businesses evolve and meet the challenging demands of the medium sized business. Our Chartered Accountant guarantee internet, voice and mobile connectivity are the lifeblood of your industry. Call us today for a confidential discussion on how our means someone qualified to spot opportunities in your business, this is why we are committed to helping your business tailored talent acquisition approach can benefit your business. business will always be the one who completes your work. find a solution that is fast, reliable and secure. www.plasma-international.net www.paulausten.co.uk www.conceptdatasolutions.co.uk Tel: 01260 218669 Tel: 01260 281106 Tel: 01270 446625 Riverside, Mountbatten Way, Riverside, Mountbatten Way, The Bromley Centre, Jubilee Mill, Congleton, Cheshire, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DY Bromley Road, Congleton, CW12 1PT CW12 1DY

www.eastcheshirechamber.co.uk 3 EVENTS Events Calendar Internationalise your Business! Thursday Thirty Christmas Lunch 18th September 2019 3rd October 2019 6th December 2019 10.00 am – 12.00 noon 08.30 am – 10.00 am Pecks Restaurant Riverside, Mountbatten Way The Clink HMP Styal, Styal Road, , Newcastle Road, Congleton, CW12 4SB Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1DY Cheshire, SK9 4HR Booking forms will be emailed out 4 Drop in and chat to an International weeks before the event Trade Advisor Driving manufacturing across Driving manufacturing across Cheshire and Events Thursday Thirty Cheshire and Warrington Events 9th October 2019 16th January 2020 25th September 2019 Riverside Innovation Centre, 08.30 am – 10.00 am Park, Warrington For further details please contact; Franklyn Financial Management For further details please contact: Rachel Zaidel Lamb St. James's House, 4 John Bradshaw Rachel Zaidel Lamb Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub Court, Alexandria Way Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub 07944 846045 Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1LB 07944 846045 East Cheshire Chamber of Thursday Thirty Driving manufacturing across Commerce Expo 27th February 2020 Cheshire and Warrington Events 18th October 2019 08.30am – 10.00 am 1st October 2019 10.00 am - 02.00 pm Ruby’s Fund, Meridan House Bentley Legends, De Vere Cranage Estate, , Roe Street, Congleton For further details please contact: Cheshire, CW4 8EW Cheshire, CW12 1PG Rachel Zaidel Lamb Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub Thursday Thirty Annual Business 07944 846045 14th November 2019 Awards 2020 08.30 am – 10.00 am 27th March 2020 Events can be found County Insurance, 1 Millennium Gate, on our website ‘Events Page’ at De Vere Cranage Estate, Byley Lane, Westmere Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6AY www.eastcheshirechamber.co.uk/events Cranage, Cheshire, CW4 8EW

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4 Chamber Magazine £1m!

WE HIT THE £1,000,000! After 12 years of our annual Summer Swing event, 2019 was our One Moment in Time as we smashed through the £1 million mark for the St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation!

The Summer Swing 2020 will take place on Thursday 16th July at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa. Please contact [email protected] to reserve your place now!

We’d like to thank all those that attended, donated and took part in the Summer Swing, and a special thanks goes to our sponsors and key supporters.

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The East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Golf Day took place on 19th June at Vale Royal Abbey golf club. This year was the sixth that the event has been held there.

Prism First Place Winners

Hampton Dean 6 Second Place Winners Chamber Magazine Elliot Capps, ALPS Putting Competition Winner

Phil Wickes, Handelsbanken The prize for “Nearest the Pin” at this year’s Best Ladies score was won by Karen Watson Longes Drive Winner East Cheshire Chamber golf day was a day who was presented with her trophy by Steven at The Porsche Centre at Silverstone race Percy of SAS Daniels. circuit. The prize was donated by one of When all the scores were in and checked the the sponsors of the day, Porsche Centre First Place prize went to the main sponsors Wilmslow and was won with the first shot of of the day, Prism, with a score of 93 points. the day by Wes Wilkes from the Myers & Co Second place was won by Hampton Dean Team. Myers & Co were also the sponsors and the Third Place trophy was presented of the putting competition which was won to SAS Daniels. by Elliot Capps who was playing in the ALPS Team. The Longest Drive prize, sponsored by Following a Roast Beef dinner, a raffle and Franklyn Financial Management, was won by auction took place that raised £1595.00 to go Phil Wicks of the Handelsbanken Team. The to Ruby’s Fund, the Chambers chosen charity.

Wes Wilkes, Myers & Co. Nearest the Pin Winner

SAS Daniels Karen Watson, Astbury Ladies www.eastcheshirechamber.co.ukThird Place Winners Ladies Best Individual Score 7 5 Passes in 5 Days Tim & David Surpass the Challenge!!!

WHEN TIM AND DAVID 2,500 miles on the way, we first announced that can confirm that the target of they were taking on the £5k was not only achieved but challenge to drive 5 Alpine exceeded. We have not had the Passes, in 5 Days in an final count up, but to date we M5 BMW to raise £5k for know that we passed the target. RUBYS FUND little did they know how generous The pictures on this page tell the the Chamber members story better than words, but we would be in their support. must say a BIG THANK YOU to Having completed the everyone who either sponsored, challenge and covered nearly or made donations.

Our Wonderful Sponsors Just some of the companies who supported us

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8 Chamber Magazine Tim & David Stopping at an altitude of 2106 metres

A Personal Detour

Whilst reurning from their challenge in Switzerland, Tim stopped in France to visit his Grandfather's grave, who sadly lost his life fighting in World War II.

The Stelvio Pass The drive was no easy task with challenging roads Thank you! Without your support, we wouldn’t be able to provide the range of activities and services which are so vital to so many families in the local community. DID YOU KNOW? Ruby’s Fund Charity Shop & Wellbeing Centre is now open! We also offer a Befriend campaign to provide a friendly ear to help people get back on track. For more information please visit www.rubysfund.co.uk

9 Free Tendering Masterclasses

Cheshire East Council is to hold another series of free masterclasses to help business people learn how to win public sector contracts. Small and medium-sized businesses are encouraged to sign-up for one of three free sessions being organised in association with the borough’s chambers of commerce. Previous masterclasses have been highly rated by participants, with 100 per cent recommending them to other businesses. 18th September 2019 – at Harts Ltd, In association with North Cheshire Chamber of Commerce 27th November 2019 – at Riverside, Congleton In association with East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce 19th February 2020 – at Wychwood Park, Crewe In association with South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce

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10 Chamber Magazine SPOTLIGHT

Member Spotlight Bringing local businesses into focus

Caroline Gray Nicki Juggins Director, Tinsdills Solicitors Director, Triad UK

What motivates you? How do you spend your Leisure What motivates you? I definitely wasn’t cut out for it and I think that poor man was Doing the best job I can for a time? Because I’m so passionate about driven to distraction. Aside from client to ensure the client is Mostly playing golf, but I love our business and the great team those 9 days though, it all worked happy with the outcome and travelling and experiencing within it, I’m motivated every different cultures and a out as it should have done. feels they have received value day to make us successful in good party. for money. what we do collectively, so that How do you spend your If you could talk to one person we can all benefit from a healthy, leisure time? How many hours do you work a from history, who would it be happy workplace. day on average? and why? Chasing a 7 year old and 20 month old around! Also walking, There are so many interesting How many hours do you work a There is no average – some socializing and attempting to people I would like to meet, but day on average? days I can work for 12 hours keep fit. if I had to choose one it would plus if a transaction is in full I’m always in early to try and get be Catherine the Great because flow and other days far fewer through some jobs in my quiet If you could talk to one person she was an incredibly intelligent if the pressure is off. Hours time, but try to always leave on from history, who would it be woman operating in a man’s time to collect the children, so worked depend on the matter at world and commanding the and why? roughly about 9 hours a day. hand – if there is a deadline I’ll highest respect from the leaders Nelson Mandela, I’m completely That said, I’m always thinking in work until I come to a natural of the time. She was at the fascinated by his journey and the shower and keep a notepad break or until I’ve taken the heart of the enlightenment and admire his pure belief and with me so that I can write transaction as far as I can, which corresponded with philosophers, dedication. things down as and when they makes for long days on occasion. writers and heads of state on equal terms. She was head of a come to me. Who has been your greatest What have you found to be great army and advanced Russia inspiration? What have you found to be the most satisfying moment in at a time of major world change. the most satisfying moment in My parents – they taught me business? Who has been your greatest business? from an early age that if you inspiration? want it, you have to work for it Completing a deal where all Becoming a Director at the age Other than my parents, who had and that you should always treat parties are happy with the result. of 27 and winning business still a huge impact on my general others how you would wish to gives me the buzz! I think if If you had the chance to start outlook and encouraged me to be treated. They remain really you’re that way inclined, it never your career over again, what explore the wider world, one of positive influences in my life. leaves you. would you do differently? my first jobs was working for the daughter of Russian emigres Not very much. I would who made me believe I could If you had the chance to start have done my degree and achieve anything I put my mind your career over again, what conversion course sooner, to and who gave me the courage would you do differently? but then I wouldn’t have to never be afraid of trying I probably wouldn’t put myself had the rollercoaster life I something new. or my boss at the time through have experienced working in the pain staking 9 days I spent different business sectors both within a pensions department at throughout the UK and abroad. the age of 18. Let’s just say that

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12 Chamber Magazine Personal Tax – It’s not time to think about it. Or is it? By Chris Bentley, Tax & Forensic Director

As a change from Brexit, political infighting taxable income due to the phasing in of the If instead the large tax bill becomes apparent and making tax digital, at least we know restriction of tax relief on mortgage interest. in January you are unlikely to have any the rules for the submission of personal tax Can you be sure what tax you will have to choice but to accept it. Further if you don’t returns. But that doesn’t mean we use the pay in January? have the funds available (and HMRC do not rules to our advantage. accept personal credit cards) then February It is only once your accountant has been given will involve paying HMRC interest and By this time you should have received an opportunity to prepare your business and / or making calls to HMRC debt management. If information request from your accountant buy-to-let accounts that your taxable income you can’t agree time to pay with HMRC, then for your personal tax return for the 2018-19 can be known. If the result is that your taxable a late payment surcharge of 5% is applied at tax year. Our experience is that many of you income has risen in 2018-19 it will inevitably the beginning of March. will have filed this request out of sight out come with a larger than expected tax bill. If of mind, thinking it is something which can instead you are due a repayment from HMRC In summary it is already time, and in be dealt with in the run up to Christmas, or would you prefer to provide the information everyone’s interests, to start thinking about even in January. After all, your accountant to enable your accountant to complete your personal tax. only sends these letters in an attempt to tax return now, or wait until January? Is this Chris Bentley heads up the specialist spread their workload? The filing deadline is any different from choosing not to chase the Tax and Forensic departments at Harts not until 31 January and you know how much business’s debtors? Accountants. For further information tax you will have to pay then. Or do you? contact Chris on 01625 669669 or email If your increased income becomes apparent [email protected] Unless your affairs are simple then it is in the autumn it may be possible to find a unlikely that you can confidently state what way to mitigate the resulting tax liability. But your taxable income for the 2018-19 tax year even if nothing can be done you will have was. In particular those with mortgaged buy advance knowledge of the upcoming tax bill, to let properties are likely to have a higher and if necessary time to raise funds.

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www.eastcheshirechamber.co.uk 13 NEWS Chamber News Link Road: New VAT rules for the Site Update 2019 construction industry Will October’s VAT changes see the rationale for moving the reduce fraud or simply responsibility for declaring VAT stretch construction further up the ladder, we are businesses too far? concerned that sub-contractors won’t be ready for the changes HMRC is introducing new or indeed understand the VAT rules on 1st October 2019 implications for their cashflow. specifically for the construction Builders, joiners, ground industry. The aim is to reduce workers, plumbers, electricians, fraud in the sector by making painters and decorators etc VAT registered customers are all businesses which will responsible for paying the Keeping you up-to-date Work to construct the be affected if they are VAT with the work on the Road overbridge is well VAT to HMRC rather than the registered and supply services Congleton Link Road underway, with piling works supplier of the service provided. to customers which are VAT and currently being carried out. project. This only applies to businesses CIS registered, rather than to Traffic remains diverted onto the within the Construction consumers or end users. The east of Back Lane is now temporary 2-way carriageway, Industry Scheme (CIS) complete and open allowing with a temporary speed limit of though and it doesn’t apply to We’re urging sub-contractors to access to the Seddon Homes 10mph in place. businesses supplying consumers look at the impact of this now, housing estate and the playing and end users. to allow sufficient time to put Piling works have now finished fields. The western section of alternative cashflow in place and on both banks of the River Back Lane is now closed to allow Under the new rules, a sub- if necessary, move to monthly the new Link Road mainline to Dane as work progresses on contractor will only charge the VAT returns so that they can be constructed. the structure, as well as the ‘net of VAT’ amount and it’s then reclaim their input tax back Giantswood Lane overbridge. the customer’s responsibility to Bulk earthworks continue sooner.” at the section of new road Archaeology field work has now pay the VAT directly to HMRC. If you’d like to speak to Michael adjacent to Sandy Lane (which been completed across the entire Michael Burgess of Mitten or one of our tax team please they endeavour to open to scheme. Clarke explains “Whilst we can contact us on 01782 279615. pedestrians and cyclists early next year) and on both Ancient woodland soil the Manchester Road and translocation has now been Macclesfield Road. They have carried out on the west bank of also recently started on the the . section of link road between Works on Loach Brook bridge Holmes Chapel Road and the will commence on the 9th Chelford Road overbridge. September, including piling. Drainage works will start on Structural concrete works Sandy Lane and the planned will begin to construct the section of road between Holmes abutments and wingwalls for the Chapel Road and Chelford Road structures. following the completion of the earthworks. For more information, visit: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ highways_and_roads/ Thank you to Prism David and Jackie would like to Guests enjoyed a wonderful 3 thank Prism UK for hosting course lunch and afterwards a lunch at The Wheatsheaf, gave their own account of their Sandbach to celebrate the journey in business. success of the companies who won at Business Awards 2019. Thank you to Shaun Morton and Marion Morton for organising Gary Smith, Prism gave a very this lunch. interesting presentation about how their journey began in 2001 looking after the IT needs of small business owners and how their client base grew.

14 Chamber Magazine TLC Christmas Menu.qxp_Layout 1 02/08/2019 11:12 Page 1 Driving Manufacturing workshops held across Cheshire & Warrington The workshops are held in Find out about the support conjunction with the teams at available in your area at one Made Smarter and Manufacturing of our events. The Clink’s Christmas Growth Fund. The aim of these events is to inform manufacturers Event Dates menu is available from of the support available. and Locations Find out how the region’s Monday 18th November different programmes can 25th September help take your manufacturing Birchwood Park, business forward at one of our Join us for a festive Warrington local events. Support available lunch, dinner or includes: st 1 October afternoon tea. ·· Funding Bentley Legends, ·· Expert advice Crewe Exclusive use available. For ·· Graduate industry 9th October every 20 places booked, the placements Riverside Innovation Centre, ·· Apprenticeship support Chester organiser dines for free. ·· Leadership training Book your table on For further information please contact: 01625 553146 or visit Rachael Zaidel Lamb - Business Growth Team Communications and Engagement Officer, Cheshire and www.theclinkcharity.org Warrington Growth Hub Mobile: 07944 846045 A high-quality restaurant in likely to be stuck in the revolving prison, where inmates can door of returning to prison. learn valuable skills in cooking Clink chief Christopher Moore and hospitality, is making says it connects inmates with a "significant" difference in future jobs. cutting reoffending rates, say researchers.

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RSVP your place for you and your guest(s) by Nick Robinson - New Chaos Thursday 3rd October, visit: www.eastcheshirehospice.org.uk/businessbriefing19 For more information contact 01625 433477 or Thursday 17th October 2019, 8am - 10am [email protected]

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www.eastcheshirechamber.co.uk 15 Could your business be successful in the Dabbers Den?

Are you running a new enter the Dabbers Den Entry to the business business or have a unique competition 2019. competition opened on the idea to start one? Would 1st August with the deadline a cash injection of £3,000 Dabbers Den joins Howard for submissions being the 1st help to expand your Worth Chartered Accountants, November 2019. The winner company or make your Poole Alcock Solicitors, will receive a substantial prize NatWest Bank and Cheshire business dream a reality? including £3,000 cash as well as East Council with the goal of If you started trading in expert accountancy, legal and supporting and encouraging Cheshire East after 1st financial mentoring from the entrepreneurs and rewarding judges organisations. January 2016 then you can start-up businesses.

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16 Chamber Magazine Thursday Thirty Events

CLONTER

Carers Trust 4 All hosted the Thursday The networking meeting ‘Thursday Once again we were invited to the beautiful Thirty on 23rd May at their head office at Thirty’ was held at The Wonky Pear in setting of Clonter Opera Theatre, in the Overton House in Congleton. Congleton on 11th July and was hosted by depths of the Cheshire Countryside, to Inspiration Matters. enjoy an amazing breakfast served from the We were welcomed by Ele Morris, Business kitchen of the theatre! The meeting was Development Manager who gave a short Richard Burkard from Inspiration Matters held on 22nd August and Isabella Lockett presentation about Carers Trust 4 All and delivered a very powerful presentation that presented a very passionate presentation explained how they provide services that aimed to inspire people to do what matters, about the theatre and all that it has to offer. respond to the needs of carers and the help people to be the very best they can be people they support, offering peace of and give businesses a competitive edge. The The theatre has a 400 seat auditorium, mind and understanding. By working with meeting was extremely well attended. orchestra pit, undercover dining and carers and other stakeholders Carers Trust rehearsal facilities. It is used for a diverse 4 All aim to influence service innovation This new venue to Congleton, ‘The Wonky range of events including Opera, Folk, Jazz, and growth. Pear’, is open from 11.00am to 10.00pm Gospel, Comedy, Panto, Music Camps, every day, serving mostly coffee and cakes workshops and theatre projects for schools. A very pleasant breakfast was served and during the day and then a great range of craft networking was enjoyed by the members. beers, gins, wine etc in the evenings. A tour of the theatre and networking was enjoyed by all that attended this meeting.

If you are interested in becoming a member of East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, you are welcome to join us at one of our Thursday Thirty events to meet other members and the Chamber team!! Please see the events list on page 4 and visit our website www.eastcheshirechamber.co.uk www.eastcheshirechamber.co.uk 17 Chamber Expo 2019 Calling all Chamber Members to be part of the We build our mortgages around you Ultimate Network Showcase At Handelsbanken, we provide a personal mortgage service, with a dedicated account manager and the power to make clear and timely decisions within the branch. We take the time to understand your needs, to help find a solution that is right for you, whether buying a new home or remortgaging. Friday 18th October Sarah Hunter - Branch Manager 10:00am until 2:00pm Tel: 07442 505373, email: [email protected]

De Vere Cranage Estate, Byley Lane, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, CW4 8EW Tim George - Individual Banking Manager Non exhibitors are welcome to attend this free event Tel: 01625 529332, email: [email protected]

Maria Regan - Individual Banking Manager East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce will be Tel: 01625 529319, email: [email protected] presenting an award for the ‘Best Stand’ 48 Alderley Road Wilmslow SK9 1NY Tel: 01625 529296 To reserve a space for this amazing event or for further information, handelsbanken.co.uk/wilmslow please contact David Watson or Jackie Randles. [email protected] | jackie.randles@ Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. eastcheshirechamber.co.uk Please note that our lending facilities are only available to persons aged 18 or over and are subject to status. Tel: 01260 540570 Written quotations and Terms & Conditions are available on request

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