AUGUST 2019 Changes to the FOR SAINSBURY’S VETERANS Regions – The same warm welcome at your Local Association Edinburgh WIN! A £100 SAINSBURY’S GIFT CARD see page 3 North East Preston Yorkshire Liverpool & Wirral Warrington & Manchester Nottingham Kings Lynn INSIDE Telford Leicester Wolverhampton Coventry Norwich Bury Fill up on fibre Birmingham St Edmunds Worcester Cambridge Northampton Ipswich Bishop Colchester Milton Keynes Stortford Cheltenham & Mid Essex Oxford Load up an App Gloucester Stevenage South Bucks Enfield Harrow Southend Romford Newport Swindon on-Sea London Office Dulwich Chertsey Sutton Medway Berkshire Bromley Step up to Volunteer Worle Canterbury Guildford Crawley Tunbridge Wells Bexhill Worthing Read up on Living Dorset Solent Carbon Free 24 www.sainsburysveterans.co.uk THE NEWS THE NEWS Welcome A few words from Jon Hartland, to the August issue of The News Joint President of the s mentioned previously, we Veterans Association now circulate A y first summer as a retiree, (six months in now) three printed issues of and taking full advantage of those beautiful, The News (April, August long, warm sunny days - what a privilege to be and December) and three M a Sainsbury’s Veteran. I can also honestly say, I’m really website issues in June, enjoying my new role as Joint President. Being in retail for October and February. over 40 years means that people are my first love, whether This change enables us to provide more they were colleagues or customers, and it has been a new joy to visit many of this year’s regular updates on our activities and reunions and catch up with so many old (you know what I mean!) faces. assists in controlling costs. Greater use Staying with my people theme, I am sad to announce that Ian Fidler will leave his role as of online communication is clearly the Chairman of the Veterans Association in December. And although I’ve only worked with Ian for the last six months, it is very easy to recognise why he has such a wonderful reputation, way forward for us as an organisation both personally and professionally. His dedication and commitment over the last six years and enables us to increase the benefits has been outstanding and on behalf of all Veterans, Ian, we can’t thank you enough. You we are able to offer. Whilst I recognise truly have been a superstar! Please stay a close friend to us all. that not all members have internet Ian is leaving some very big shoes to fill! But, I am delighted to say we have found a access, we are keen to provide a range brilliant successor in Mike Oakes. In recent times, Mike has been leading our North and of additional benefits to those that do. Midlands regions, doing a fantastic job, his leadership talent shines through. He will be an Good examples of this are the love it excellent leader and we wish you the very best Mike as Ian shows you the ropes! You have offers highlighted on page 4, last minute the warm support of us all. Well done. holiday deals which can be forwarded I am equally delighted to announce that Jayne Graham is joining our senior leadership to you via an e-newsletter on page 24 team, taking the Chair for the Central and Western region. I have worked with Jayne over and details of how to access free apps on many years, and in her we have one of the very best people managers that Sainsbury’s page 16. has had. I know Jayne will bring her relentless passion for people to the role. A truly warm welcome from all of us. I am delighted that Jayne Graham I would also like to say a big thank you and a very warm welcome to Elaine Paris -Eley, and Elaine Paris-Eley have joined our who has agreed to take on the role of Secretary to the Veterans Association Committee. Veterans Association Committee (see Great to have you on board Elaine. right) for Jon Hartland’s welcome piece It’s fabulous to see these members of the team stepping up to the plate and volunteering on Jayne and Elaine, along with details to take on extra responsibility to support our Veterans. On that note, I would like to of other forthcoming changes - and page reach out to anyone who would like to take on a role within the leadership team. We still 4 where they are featured as ‘new faces’. have gaps, and if you’d like to join us, we’d love to hear from you. Just contact Ian (ian. Eric Nicholls provides an update on the [email protected]), myself ([email protected]), or any of the Sainsbury’s Veterans Welfare Scheme regional chairs. As the advert says ‘JUST DO IT ‘! and how you can make a donation to There has been so much going on recently; our regional reunion events, our 150th assist fellow Veterans in need of help on Birthday - with a special visit from Her Majesty the Queen, and the launch of our love it page 5. and myHR websites. I’d also like to cheer on the progress that the leaders of our Veterans Welfare Scheme Some interesting information continue to make. about Sainsbury’s 150th Anniversary Finally, I would like to thank you - our Veterans. So many of you do so much in terms of celebrations can be found on page 8 and volunteering and making a genuine difference to those in need in our communities. I am 9. proud of you. Our Health and Wellbeing insights are Stay well and best wishes featured on page 15 and volunteering opportunities are highlighted on pages Jon 17 and 21. I hope you enjoy this issue of The COPY DATES FOR DECEMBER ISSUE BY 25TH OCTOBER 2019 News and, as always, encourage you to continue sending us stories that we can share with your fellow Veterans. 5 11 Ian The Sainsbury Local Veterans Welfare Association Ian Fidler, Chair of the Scheme updates Sainsbury’s Veterans Group In this issue In 2 THE NEWS How to reach us Reward Services Team For Veterans Support Update he team is delighted to welcome Reward Specialist [email protected] and Team Manager, Kat Morris. Kat, who joins us from Post: Tricia Kouatila, HR Administrator, Sainsbury’s Tthe challenger bank Williams & Glyn has a wealth of Supermarkets Ltd, 19th floor, Arndale House, Arndale Centre, experience in multiple functions and is looking forward to Manchester, M4 3AL getting her teeth into Sainsbury’s Veteran requirements! Tricia Kouatila HR Administrator 0161 245 8105 [email protected] Chris Hill HR Administrator The News Online 0207 695 4227 [email protected] e are currently updating our Veterans’ website and have launched a new online section of The News Wwhere we plan to keep you updated on what’s going For The News Editorial Department on between paper editions of your magazine. Post: Paula Hassall, Editor, Twintrees, 32 Bedford Road, Stagsden, With more and more retirees using the internet, the Sainsbury’s Bedfordshire, MK43 8TP Veterans’ website is an important, cost effective and timely way Tel: 01234 823893 email: [email protected] to share and obtain information, so we hope you’ll become a regular visitor to the site. Please take the opportunity to read the online version by visiting www.sainsburysveterans.co.uk If you prefer this environmentally friendly version, which will also help control costs, you can opt out of receiving hard copies HEALTHY WIN by logging into myHR (see page 4 for details). Congratulations to June Hedges from Romford who correctly identified the word VEGETABLES hidden in April’s healthy eating crossword. June receives a £25 Sainsbury’s gift card. Send us your email address for the chance to WIN A £100 GIFT CARD Thank you to all Veterans who have already provided us with their email address, which will enable us to communicate with you more effectively, reduce costs and Pension pay dates allow access to the new love it and myHR platforms. 2019 To be entered into the draw for your chance to win Friday 23rd August Monday 21st October a £100 Sainsbury’s gift card, send your personal Monday 23rd September Monday 18th November (not Sainsbury’s) email address to HROps.reward@ sainsburys.co.uk and if we already hold your email To view more pension pay dates go to address, you’ll be included too! www.sainsburysveterans.co.uk The winner will be announced in the December issue. 14 16 20 Health & How to download Living Carbon Free - Wellbeing - The an App What does a net zero importance of carbon target mean fibre in our diet for households? 2 3 myHR New THE NEWS online benefits for veterans! 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