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Insight 1 March 2018 March 2018 Talented apprentice Ryan sees innovative training system go global talented software developer from Warrington & Vale Royal College privilege to be a part of.” ambassador for our company, the college and apprenticeships in Ahas changed the way Stanley Engineered Fastening operates, with his He added: “My apprenticeship innovative training and succession system now set to go global. general. His phenomenal success with Stanley Black & Decker would is the combination of his passion, Ryan Kenny, a software developer development. Ryan initially started not have been possible without drive and appetite for learning, apprentice at Stanley’s Woolston on a week’s work experience Warrington & Vale Royal College. coupled with excellent support base, recently returned from an all- placement working within The college has been great, they from his mentors, company and expenses paid trip to Miami, where continuous improvement where we really have, and my tutor Tim has family; it brings the Warrington he received the prestigious ‘Make could utilise Ryan’s Software skills been so supportive. I couldn’t have Operations Plant great joy to see the World’ award and $10,000 in to support this exciting project. asked for a better tutor.” Ryan flying high.” Stanley Black & Decker shares, in “During Ryan’s time during recognition of his hard work. Stanley HR manager Paul To find out how you can follow in work experience and his Atherton, said: “Ryan is a fantastic Ryan’s success, visit wvr.ac.uk During the trip to America, the 17 apprenticeship Ryan has developed year old – who has been offered a at an astonishing pace, supported permanent position with Stanley– academically by Warrington & Vale was invited to sit on the top table College, where he has extended his with Stanley Black & Decker IT software development skills and President and CEO Jim Loree. a solid understanding of multiple aspects of the business. Ryan has Ryan’s incredible success comes displayed what a young student can less than three years after first achieve with hard work, support walking through Stanley’s doors and commitment. as part of a work placement. He soon wowed his employers, “During his trip to America, Ryan with Stanley’s Manufacturing demonstrated the Centurion Continuous Improvement Manager system to colleagues in Chesterfield – Russell Lodge seeing the potential receiving excellent feedback from in him. all levels of the business, Ryan looks to be key in the system’s After attending an open evening implementation both in the States at Warrington & Vale Royal and in Europe in the future. College, Ryan enrolled onto an apprenticeship with Stanley In addition to his core through the college. apprenticeship IT technical studies, Ryan also completed the Level 3 He went on to create a cutting ILM Leadership & Management edge digital solution to meet the qualification at the college. He needs of the Stanley’s business. is now about to embark on a Ryan’s training and succession company-sponsored degree software – Centurion – tracks staff in Business & IT, following the development, alerting management completion of his apprenticeship ahead of time when they need to seven months ahead of schedule. put plans in place to replace staff, whether that be through recruiting Ryan is also being promoted to apprentices, upskilling current staff Business Systems Analyst and or employing new people. will work as part of the European Business Services Team. On how Centurion has changed the way in which Stanley operates, Ryan said: “When I walk through Russell Lodge said: “As part of our Stanley’s building in Woolston and employee engagement programme see my systems and what I have I have the privilege of working with built up there on 80 inch monitors, young talented individuals who with numerous people using them, show a passion for learning and it feels quite humbling. It’s such a

A selfie to remember for Priestley student A TRIP to Washington led to a During a whistle-stop tour of the chance meeting with one of the political institutions they also most senior figures in American toured Capitol Hill before listening politics for Priestley College to proceedings in the Senate where students. Senator Chris Coons was speaking As they followed a tour guide out against oil drilling in Delaware. through the corridors of power they Tutor Oliver Lister said: “It was bumped into Speaker of the House really exciting for the students of Representatives Paul Ryan. because they recognised many of History student Charlie Bravo- the politicians they saw including Antelo was quick-witted enough Senator Ted Cruz.” to ask for a selfie and the former nominee for Vice President duly During a five-day trip the 20 obliged. students also visited several war memorials, Grand Central “I just saw him so asked and he Station, Times Square, the Empire didn’t seem to mind at all,” said State Building and the National Charlie, a former St Greg’s RC High September 11 Memorial & Museum School pupil. before taking in a Broadway The History and Politics students’ performance of School of Rock. chance encounter followed a visit History Tutor Jenny George said: to the White House earlier in the “The students were evenly split day. between those who enjoyed the There was no meeting with the political side of the trip and those current resident there, but it was an who preferred the hustle and bustle informative trip nonetheless. of New York.” 2 Insight March 2018 March 2018 From the Chief Executive Colin Daniels Traffic Congestion The cost of traffic congestion congested cities and towns To compound the situation to UK business has risen by increases the time each vehicle traffic has been getting almost £150 million in the spends on the road by an continuously worse since 2010 past year, according to research average of 129 hours a year with an average journey now conducted by TomTom. (up from 127) which means taking 30% longer than it would an average commercial vehicle in free-flowing conditions, up Latest figures revealed as part from 25%. of the TomTom Traffic Index, driver wastes more than 16 reveal congestion is costing working days while sat in “Traffic remains a serious UK business approximately traffic. issue for business and the £915 million a year in lost resulting delays have potential This translates to an productivity up from £767 implications for productivity, Ireland for TomTom Telematics. million in last year’s study. approximate loss of customer service standards and £915,239,520 for businesses even employee wellbeing” said One wonders what the cost is to Traffic across the UK’s most across the country. Beverley Wise Director UK & Warrington businesses. Rise in Unemployment? The 46,000 rise in But there is much more to it can co-exist as the population wages in the private sector are unemployment is the biggest than that. At the same time is growing. But the rise in up 2.6pc on the year, the fastest rise since the start of 2013. It employment also increased by employment outpaced the pace in 12 months. Public took the jobless rate up to 4.4pc 88,000 in the three months to 75,000 increase in the UK’s sector pay is up 2pc, its fastest from the 42 year low of 4.3pc. December. These two moves adult population. Regular rate since 2012. FDR Law Legal Clinic HR advice from Kim Hayton, HR Director at FDR Law

UESTION: What next, now that the Employment Tribunal Fees have in sex discrimination claims. Government to people who made been dropped? a claim during the period and as a Q It was felt that many people who result of the fees being scrapped, would have normally made a claim ANSWER: abolished immediately. there has already been an increase were not able to, due to the costs of 64% in the number of claims In July 2017 the Supreme Court In the four years when a fee was involved and therefore this was made, and that is expected to rise ruled that the Employment required in order to put forward a considered a discrimination in further, and many will likely be itself. Tribunal fees introduced in 2013 claim, the numbers overall dropped from the period when fees were in were unlawful and as a result were by 80% and there was a 91% drop Fees are being refunded by the place. We would recommend that businesses take a look back over the last 4 years to identify if there could be any potential issues. Keep a dated paper trail of any current issues, even informally in an email to yourself can help you with remembering details and timings, which may or may not be needed in the future. It’s worth noting that in Unfair Dismissal cases, the burden of proof is on the employer to prove that an employee wasn’t unfairly dismissed. However, it is the other way around for Constructive Dismissal cases and it is the employee’s responsibility to provide the evidence. For HR advice, support and training contact Kim Hayton at FDR Law on 01925 230000 or email Kim. [email protected]

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Insight 3 March 2018 March 2018 Looking for a career as spa or beauty therapist? re you a spa or beauty therapist looking for the next step in your Acareer? Then The Park Royal, Warrington could have the role for you! The Park Royal Spa Hotel is • Free parking currently looking for spa and beauty therapists to join their As a company, The Park Royal expanding team, to deliver understands that to succeed at exceptional customer service and your job it is important to manage professional treatments to a wide a healthy work/life balance which range of guests and clients. is why, as a member of the Spa team, as well as an agreement that As a valued member of the spa you will not be required to work team, you will benefit from: all weekend to ensure you can maintain a social life outside of • Full hotel and spa inductions work, you will also be entitled to: • Full training in ESPA, JESSICA • 1 free spa treatment a month and St. Tropez products and treatments • Free meals on duty • Career and promotion • Uniform provided opportunities across the wider So what are you waiting for? Make hotel group (74 hotels in total) the next move on your career • Opportunity to involve yourself ladder and get in touch with The in the marketing and promotion Park Royal today. of the spa Email [email protected] • Extra Training courses available or call 01925 730 706 to find out to aid development i.e. more. reflexology • Personal development plans to help you meet your goals and progress within the business • Staff initiatives i.e. commission for sales referrals etc Located just off the M6 and M56, our spa in Stretton, Warrington is easily accessible from both Manchester and Liverpool making the commute to work a breeze! The Park Royal Spa houses 8 spa treatment rooms, 4 double spa treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room, a luxurious relaxation room, an experience shower, whirlpool and a 22 metre swimming pool, the perfect environment to encourage a relaxing environment for both our staff and our guests. And what’s more? As a member of staff, you’ll have full access to this in your spare time, absolutely free! As well as this, you will be fully immersed in to hotel life and will benefit from all of the hotel’s employee schemes including: • Enhanced weekend salary • Full access to Health Club and Spa • Discounted staff stays across the group • Staff discount across other hotels in the group i.e on food and drink • Product discount • Commissions on product sales • Staff parties and events • Long service awards • Increased holiday allowance for long service • Access to classes, PT sessions and extra curricular clubs • Rewards schemes • Discounts on selected retailers including Topshop, New Look and House of Fraser 4 Insight March 2018 March 2018 New distribution centre could provide 2,000 jobs A MAJOR new four-unit industrial/distribution centre providing up to Tom Kilmister, for Mountpark the North West, providing limited 2,000 jobs is to be built at Omega South, Warrington. Logistics, said: “We are very opportunity for businesses looking excited to be working with OWL to expand in to the area or relocate; The development on a 757,555 Mountpark is committed to on the next phase of development Mountpark Warrington will provide square foot site will be built by funding the scheme speculatively at Omega South. The park has much needed state-of-the-art Omega Warrington Ltd (OWL) for – that is, in advance of occupiers a fantastic reputation as the being secured, – with three units accommodation for occupiers Mountpark Logistics. premier distribution location in seeking quality workspace.” of 346,153 sq ft, 136,962 sq ft the North West, given its excellent Mountpark Logistics EU Sarl, a and 90,771 sq ft to be built in a connectivity to the National New occupiers will join ASDA, joint venture between Mountpark first phase of development and Motorway network and accessibility Finco and USAA Realco has been The Hut Group, Plastic Omnium, scheduled for completion in to the regional population. Domino’s and Amazon on Omega established to undertake logistics November 2018. development across Europe. “There is currently a distinct South, neighbours to Brakes, A fourth unit totalling 183,669 sq ft shortage of available, good Hermes, Travis Perkins and OWL have commenced building is fully consented and will follow as quality industrial and logistics Haydock Commercial on Omega works on behalf of Mountpark, a second phase of construction. accommodation in Warrington and North. and a new access road leading off Skyline Drive is underway. When completed and fully occupied, the new cluster of premises, to be named “Mountpark Warrington”, could support up to 2,000 jobs on the western part of Omega South. David Milloy, joint managing director of Miller Developments and OWL said: “This announcement marks the second speculative deal done at Omega. It demonstrates that major UK and overseas investors have confidence in the local market and the attraction of Omega to businesses. We look forward to welcoming further occupiers to Omega South and promoting more jobs to local people.”

Eddie Stobart wins £15m contract with CEMEX UK Flights to WARRINGTON based supply chain, UK and look forward to working control of all deliveries, leading to transport and logistics company, alongside the business to enhance an improved customer experience. Shannon Eddie Stobart has been awarded its distribution and supply chain. a contract worth £15m by CEMEX This win further underlines our David Hart, Logistics Director, return for UK, a leading supplier of building commitment to the Manufacturing, CEMEX UK said: “Following a materials. Industrial and Bulk sector.” competitive process, we are pleased to confirm that Eddie LJLA The contract will start in March As part of the contract, Eddie Stobart has been awarded the 2018 and will see Eddie Stobart Liverpool John Lennon Airport Stobart will provide a fleet of contract to transport our packed (LJLA) will see the return of deliver packed cement products vehicles and industry leading products to our customers for three flights to Shannon in Ireland from CEMEX production sites to its years. The Eddie Stobart team will following the news that Ryanair customers across the UK. equipment with greater health and safety features. A technology be providing the full end-to-end are to commence flights for Alex Laffey, CEO of Eddie Stobart platform will be available to CEMEX logistics service across our supply Summer 2018. chain ensuring a superior customer said: “We’re thrilled to have been UK enabling the customer services Flights last operated to Shannon awarded this contract from CEMEX team to have full visibility and experience.” from Liverpool in 2014 and will recommence from 19th May onwards, operating 3 times weekly on Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays until the end of October with prices starting at just £19.99 one way. Paul Winfield, Director of Aviation Development for LJLA commented, “We are delighted to see the return of Shannon to the Liverpool network for summer 2018. This new service will allow passengers from across the North West market to enjoy a Faster, Easier, Friendlier experience when travelling to and from Shannon.” Ryanair’s Robin Kiely added, “Ryanair is pleased to launch a new Liverpool to Shannon route, which will operate three times weekly from May to October, as part of our Summer 2018 schedule, which is on sale now on the Ryanair.com website.”

Insight 5 March 2018 March 2018 College chefs put to the test by 167 Catering Support Regiment oung chefs from Warrington & Vale Royal College have been given an chef. It’s a career option that many visit their barracks in Lincolnshire Yinsight into the world of military cooking after putting their culinary of them had never thought about over the next few months to further skills to the test in a ration-based challenge. before. enhance our students’ experiences within this area.” Hospitality and catering students the career opportunities available “We really appreciate the team were tasked with producing tasty to them within the forces, as well from 167 Catering Support To find out more about the and nutritional dishes using only as gaining experience of a field Regiment taking the time to visit opportunities available at basic ration ingredients. kitchen. us at the college and share their Warrington & Vale Royal College, experiences with us – we hope to visit wvr.ac.uk The challenge came as part of a Trainee chef David Peterken said: visit from the 167 Catering Support “I really enjoyed taking part in the Regiment, who spent an afternoon challenge. When I was younger, I in the college’s kitchens, sharing wanted to be a chef in the military, their skills and experiences of and this experience has made me working within the military. think that I might actually want to do it.” Students were given a strict time limit to produce the meals, which Fellow student Maddie Hannam had to hold enough nutritional added: “This was an amazing value to support a soldier in the experience and something that has field. made me really think about my career options for the future. Using Mixing only a small amount of the ration packs to produce a meal fresh ingredients with tinned and was really interesting – we all loved long-life produce, the young chefs it!” created appetising meals including pasta dishes, stews and flapjacks. Andy Macleod, Curriculum Manager for Hospitality & Catering During the visit, students were and Travel & Tourism, said: “This able to speak to army staff from was a great opportunity for our 167 – the only regiment of military students to see what it’s like to chefs in the British Army – about work within the armed forces as a

College works to raise students’ aspirations A WARRINGTON college is working masterclass that was attended by They will hear from academics Dr An Evening With Oxbridge will with two of the world’s leading more than 100 young people from Catherine Sumnall (Cambridge) go on to join Priestley’s Graduate universities to raise the aspirations the region. and Dr Peter Claus (Oxford) about programme like former Lymm High of young people. the admissions process and how School pupil Greg Horne. Theme of the masterclass – which their tutorial teaching systems can Priestley College is hosting several was designed to take students way benefit those who are academically Now in his second year at Christ events over the next couple of beyond the A-Level syllabus – was motivated and engaged. Church, Oxford,he said: “The months with academics from “Consequences” and several tutors Graduate programme was fantastic Oxford and Cambridge and some from Priestley conducted the “Events like the one being held because it connected me with of the college’s former students lectures. at Priestley are important to help intellectually challenging people who are now studying at Russell provide the extra information and and made Oxford seem like a real Group universities. Oxbridge have also asked Priestley inspiration that some young people to host an event aimed at giving need to achieve their full potential,” possibility. The activities such as It is hoped these events will inspire Year 12s the skills they need to said Dr Claus. debates boosted my confidence young people who might otherwise secure places at Britain’s best and prepared me for the rigorous not have planned to attend universities. Many of the students who attend interview process.” university. Academics and members of their Mark Salmon, a senior tutor at the two universities’ admissions and college, said: “There are still fewer liaison teams will advise students young people from the North West on what they need to do to stand applying for places at the UK’s top out from the crowd and submit a universities than there are from competitive application. Tutors other parts of the country. will also receive advice on writing references. “We are determined to ensure that our students will see every Students who have applied to university place as achievable Priestley – and who have predicted and to raise their aspirations by grades that suggest they could study working closely with the Russell at one of the UK’s top universities Group, particularly Oxbridge.” – have also been invited to ‘An Evening With Oxbridge’ later this In January, Priestley hosted a month.

Greg Horne at Oxford. 6 Insight March 2018 March 2018 Exciting partnership with Vinci sees three students offered full-time apprenticeships

onstruction students from Warrington & Vale Royal College will Cbe setting the standard for Vinci Construction UK’s £100 million redevelopment of Warrington town centre, thanks to an exciting new partnership between the two organisations. Carpenter Patrick Timoney and before taking part in trials with the bricklayers Shaun Tyrer and John company – which led to Shaun, Brennan will have a crucial role to play John and Patrick being offered the in the Academy Way development – apprenticeships. which begins this month - after being offered full-time apprenticeships with Faye Hennessey, Work Placement Vinci. Officer at the college, said: “This is an excellent opportunity for the college On securing the apprenticeship, and for our students to be part of former Cardinal Newman pupil a £100 million re-development in Patrick, 16, said: “I’m really looking Warrington. We have extensive forward to starting, but I’m nervous industry links with a number of too. It’s a great opportunity for us!” companies within the construction Former Birchwood High School pupil industry and it is fantastic to add Shaun, 16, added: “I owe a lot to my Vinci to that list. tutors at Warrington & Vale Royal “Not only has this partnership College. They have given the skills allowed three of our students to and knowledge to prove I can do secure full-time apprenticeships, this.” it will also benefit our current and 36 year old John said: “I am really future students through the donation excited about this opportunity and of vital equipment and materials securing this apprenticeship. The that will enhance their learning college has helped me so much. The experience.” support I have had from my tutors Paul Turner, Senior Project Manager Andy, Carl and Simon has been at Vinci, said: “I am as excited as incredible. I’m so grateful for this the apprentices about delivering opportunity. To be able to secure an this project. It’s not often we in the apprenticeship with Vinci is great industry get the opportunity to work and something I couldn’t have done so closely with the community, as without the college.” we have here at Warrington. As a Warrington & Vale Royal College’s bricklayer by trade it’s important partnership with Vinci has also seen for me to bring through the next the construction firm donate 25 sets generation tradesmen and women. of PPE equipment, as well as bricks Hopefully I’ll inspire one of the and door frames for students to work apprentices on this project to go on with. to project manage their own town centre development in the future.” Joiners and bricklayers from the college were also given To find out more about the exciting the opportunity to visit Vinci’s opportunities available at Warrington construction site in Warrington, & Vale Royal College, visit wvr.ac.uk Insight 7 March 2018 March 2018 stars secure their futures UGBY league players are enhancing their playing careers and Rsecuring their futures thanks to Sport & Exercise Science courses at Warrington & Vale Royal College. The Sport & Exercise Science HNC Jake, who has played for St Helens and HND courses are designed since he was 15, added: “I am to provide students with the really enjoying the course so far. I opportunity to develop the skills, can relate a lot of the things I am knowledge and understanding learning, back to what we are doing underpinning a range of sport in our training sessions at Saints.” science disciplines. This includes training and fitness, sports Joe, Jake and Ben are just three physiology and injury, psychology professional players and sports performance. The to enrol on the course in recent course also develops students’ years, with previous students including former Wolves player and research, personal and professional New Zealand captain Roy Asotasi. skills. Craig Atherton, lecturer in sport, St Helens RFC players Jake said: “The sport & exercise science Spedding and Ben Morris are course is an exciting programme enrolled on the HNC, while Widnes for both those already working Vikings co-captain Joe Mellor, is within the industry and those enrolled on the HND at the college’s looking to enter it. For players like Warrington Campus. Joe, Ben and Jake, the course will Joe said: “The course is fantastic prove invaluable both during the – I have definitely learned a lot rest of their playing career, and about the psychology of rugby after it too. and sport in general, that I am “We’re really proud of our sporting able to take away and apply to my links at the college and the fact playing career. What I am learning that we have professional athletes will also play a massive part in my completing the course proves future and will help me to continue that we have both the industry working in sport once my playing experience and knowledge to help days are over. them succeed.” “This is a two year course but after To find out more about the that I want to go off to university. opportunities available at I still don’t know completely what Warrington & Vale Royal College, I want to do but I know that the visit wvr.ac.uk or come to our open course will help me with whatever evening on Monday 12th February, I decide.” 5-7pm.

Motor vehicle students benefit from work placement Motor vehicle students at if it wasn’t for the college and its said: “We have long-standing very proud of as it further enhances Warrington & Vale Royal College industry links. We were able to take relationships with a number of what we are teaching them during are benefitting from hands-on the skills and knowledge we have employers within the motor vehicle their time with us at the college.” experience in the industry, thanks gained on the course and apply industry. To have our students To find out more about the to the college’s links with forklift them to what we were doing on our go out and spend time working truck manufacturer Jungheinrich. placement – it was great!” opportunities available at with big name companies like Warrington & Vale Royal College, Level 1 students Brad Moorhouse Curriculum Manager Chris Johnson Jungheinrich is something we are visit wvr.ac.uk and Ben Lawrinson spent a week working at Jungheinrich’s truck centre in Risley, Warrington. There, they worked on a variety of machines, putting the skills they have picked up during their time at the college to the test. All students at Warrington & Vale Royal College are given the opportunity to carry out work placements with employers across Cheshire. Jungheinrich is just one of more than 500 employers the college currently works with. Former Hope Academy pupil Brad said: “The work placement with Jungheinrich was fantastic – I really enjoyed it. We got to work with a large variety of machines, including both petrol and electric engines. “I have wanted to work with cars and engines since I was a kid and it’s what my dad does. The course at Warrington & Vale Royal College seemed like the best step for me to follow in his footsteps. I’m really enjoying the course and learning a lot of really useful things.” Ben, a former Beamont Collegiate Academy pupil, added: “Being able to complete a work placement at Jungheinrich was great and a fantastic opportunity for us. It’s an opportunity we wouldn’t have had 8 Insight March 2018 March 2018 Unique recruiter helps with Recycling Lives ecycling Lives People is a unique recruiter, offering high calibre • Offender rehabilitation - Rcandidates for specialist industries while guaranteeing its clients reducing reoffending through tangible social impact from their contracts. rehabilitation programmes offering work and training in Recycling Lives People offers places and every contract it wins. prisons through to employment permanent, contract and temp Recycling Lives creates social value, to the value of at least 10% of and accommodation upon recruitment solutions, managed release services and recruitment process annual sales, through its own social outsourcing. Their team are and charitable programmes. • Tackling homelessness - specialists at finding candidates Central to their customer offer is supporting homeless men to Recycling Lives has already placed for the IT, Cyber Security, a commitment to the creation of regain independence through participants in a wide variety Engineering, Construction and demonstrable and measurable stable accommodation, training, of organisations, including with Facilities Management, Office and social impact, through Recycling work placements and holistic national utilities firm United Hospitality, Professional Services, Lives social programmes: support. Utilities and international clean and Manufacturing and Industrial energy firm Green Growth Ltd. sectors. • Food Redistribution - supporting The Recycling Lives Group also charitable organisations to access offers services to place ex-offenders For further details contact Robert Part of the Recycling Lives affordable food, by redistributing in a variety of roles across national Hall, Commercial Director, Suite Group, Recycling Lives People is surplus goods from suppliers and businesses, supporting clients to 9, Lowton Business Park, Newton contributing to delivering social supermarkets and diverting food create real social impact through Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 impact with each candidate it from landfill employment opportunities. 2AP. Tel: 07467 487481

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BUS company Network Warrington has been awarded the contract to operate a shuttle service for revellers attending the town’s Neighbourhood Weekends festival in May. Buses will be running from both Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central railway stations directly to the festival site at Victoria Park. The shuttles will operate from 11.30am- 4.30pm from the stations and then back from Victoria Park at 8.30pm-11pm. Managing director of Network Warrington, Ben Wakerley, explained the importance of winning the contract. He said: “Every penny we make is reinvested back into Warrington. Put simply, the more people use our buses, the more we can invest in our fleet, routes, services and fares. “We take contracts where we can, another recent example being the contract to operate a service to Wigan during evenings and Sundays, to help bring in more income to support our existing routes in and around Warrington. “We’re committed to operating as many services as we can to connect our communities. We do our best to ensure residents aren’t isolated and whilst we can’t cover every inch of Warrington’s highways, winning contracts is one way in which we can continue providing as many of our services as possible. “The festival is great news for the town and we are delighted to be partners in its delivery.” Insight 9 March 2018 March 2018 UKTI e-Exporting programme Y joining UKTI e-Exporting Programme, UK companies and brands can By selling through an [email protected]. Breach consumers through e-marketplaces. e-marketplace UK companies uk if you’re interested in joining can: the programme or need more An e-market is an online location Popular e-marketplaces include information. that provides a platform for Amazon, Tmail and ebay. UKTI have • Find new customers companies of all sizes to do identified over 400 e-marketplaces • Analyse date on what consumers UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) business through e-commerce. worldwide. are searching for with its team of expert advisers located across the globe, can • Build awareness of their brands help you fulfil your international Join UKTI’s e-Exporting ambitions. It can assist you programme to: at all stages of the business • Meet with an e-Exporting advisor planning cycle, from inception Princess Anne to attend bombing to discuss export plans to completion. Whether you’re a seasoned exporter or just beginning • Receive help and advice on 25th anniversary event building your online an e to expand overseas, talking to UKTI commerce presence is one of the best moves your company can make. • Increase the reach of your brand globally Through a range of unique services, including tailored support • Identify new e-marketplace programmes, participation at around the world selected trade fairs, outward • Set up on e-marketplaces around missions and providing bespoke the world market intelligence, we can help • Set up on e-marketplaces quickly you crack foreign markets and get to grips quickly with oversea • Attend events and webinars regulations and business practice. about retail/e-commerce opportunities For further information please contact Warrington Chamber of How to Join Commerce on 01925-715150 or Email UKTI’s retail team [email protected]

Export Documentation Services As you develop your international trade activity the Warrington Chamber of Commerce can assist you with all the documentation you need to export your goods and services easily. All our staff have passed the required training to become British Chambers approved documentation officers and THE Princess Royal, Princess anniversary. are able to provide the following services: Anne, will be attending the 25th Warrington bombing anniversary The Warrington bombing atrocity, • Certification of European Certificates of Origin event taking place on Bridge Street when the IRA planted two bombs • Certification and Legalisation of Arab Certificates of Origin on March 20. in bins on Bridge Street, just weeks • Certification of agency agreements, invoices, other documents after carrying out an attack on the • Certification of EUR1 movement certificates She will attend a special service to Winwick Road gas works, was seen • Certification of ATR movement certificates commemorate the bombing which as a major turning point in the • Certification of EUR-MED movement certificates claimed the lives of 12-year-old Tim Northern Ireland troubles, leading • Certification of GSP Form A preference certificates Parry and three-year-old Johnathan to the Good Friday agreement. • Advice on import and export procedures Ball and injured more than 50 Warrington as a town, gained (This service is available electronically) shoppers including young mum respect around the world for the Bronwen Vickers who later died as way it responded to the tragedy, Chamber members receive a a result of her injuries. offering peace and reconciliation, Tim’s parents Colin and Wendy forging strong links with the island of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Parry, who campaigned to raise 50% discount funds to create the Warrington The special commemoration on all European certification, EUR1 and ATR services. Peace Centre as a lasting memorial service will be taking place on to their son and other victims, Bridge Street at 11.30am and will also be at the event, part of a members of the public are invited Call 01925 715150 number of events to mark the 25th to attend. for more information and details of our prices.

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