Issue 21 January 2017
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Chamber View President, Lisa Pogson highlights her objectives for her term of office.
“I am so proud to take on the role as President of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.“ “When I left school at 16 with a handful of average GCSEs, a love of English, an interest in property and buildings with a willingness to work hard and help people, I was happy to start on a Youth Training Scheme, as an admin ‘dogsbody’. I have worked at every opportunity and have made fabulous friends and had some great support and mentors. “I also volunteer and am a trustee of a literacy charity in Rotherham - Grimm & Co. I would encourage everyone to get involved with things in their local community, it is great to mentor and help others - no matter how short of time you are. “I was told recently that good leaders Inspire, Motivate, Support and Say Thanks! I would really like to thank Paul Jagger MBE, our Past President, who will stay on the Board for my two-year term. He has been supportive of me and continues to mentor me, for which I am very grateful. There are many others but, I would also like to thank the 3 J’s - Julie Kenny, Jill White and Jackie Freeborn - all of them
have been fabulous for me and I wouldn’t be here without their support. We have so much talent in our region.
projects like HS2 and the Trans-Pennine links, but smaller projects like the Tram Train link between Rotherham and Sheffield.
“I have thought long and hard about my theme for these two years over recent months, but a lot has changed in those months and I feel Confidence is what it’s all about!
“Collaborating across the city region is important for our voice to be heard and taken seriously in the lobbying arena. As a Board, we feel that wherever possible, we must work with other local Chambers to take our message forward.
“Confidence in our Economy, confidence in our People and confidence in greater Collaboration. “This year my focus is on core business and helping to build on the work that has been ongoing for several months in the Chamber. “We want to continue a great customer experience and engagement to help businesses with skills to support growth and change. We have a great membership and we need to work with all for mutual benefits, networking and sharing resources wherever possible, making the most of technology and transport. This is not just about large
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“Finally, we started last year by celebrating International Women’s Day, it was a great success, but we need it to be bigger and reach more people in 2017. So, at Tankersley Manor on 8th March - get booked in for what will be a great event.”
Lisa Pogson President
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Chief Executive reflects and looks forward to 2017 Andrew Denniff reflects on the previous 12 months and looks forward to the forthcoming year. “The challenges for business, and indeed society itself, over the past year have been well documented. Whether it be Brexit and the resultant change in government, the outcome of the US election or the ever-fragile state of the Middle East, with the impact they all have on world and national economies.
Looking ahead this year, Andrew concluded, “There is huge degree of optimism within the organisation, with our first ever lady President, Lisa Pogson. To achieve our ambitions, we must be reflective of our wider membership base and with Lisa and two other female directors now on the Board, this is certainly a step in the right direction.
“Locally the issues remain no less of a problem, with continuing stringent reductions in public services, the new world of regional devolution, the challenges for the Local Enterprise Partnership or the concerns around our infrastructure, be they HS2, Trans-Pennine connectivity or the relatively simpler solution of extending our Super Tram system across the region.
“There will be a number of issues to deal with, non-more so than the direction that leaving the European Union will take us, this alone is likely to have a significant effect on how we all do business, both at home and abroad. “Our Chamber shall continue to provide as much help, support and guidance as it has done for many years and we will engage as widely as possible in support of our members and the business community as whole”.
“From a Chamber perspective, we continue to engage positively with our many partners across the region in both the public and private sectors, with the sole purpose of both representing and promoting our members’ best interests”.
New appointment for Chamber’s Membership Team We are delighted to welcome our newest member of the team, Leah Morley. Leah started her new role at the Chamber, as Membership Executive in November, from her previous post at Doncaster Council, where she has worked within the ICT department and the Customer Services team. Leah’s role as Membership Executive is to engage with new businesses within the Barnsley and Rotherham area, as well
as supporting existing member businesses to make the most of their current membership. If you would like to discuss new or existing membership with Leah, please contact her on 01709 386 200 or email leah.morley@brchamber.co.uk
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Chamber raises over £900 for local Charities Festive spirts were high as businesses gathered at the Chambers Christmas Dinner on the 1st December, supported by Fortem (Formerly Willmott Dixon Partnerships), Mears Group and Norse Barnsley. We were delighted to welcome 150 guests to Tankersley Manor for a fun evening with entertainment from comedian Archie Kelly, who is best known for his comic portrayal of Kenny “Dalglish” Senior in the awardwinning Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. Guest’s dug deep to generously raise over
£900 for Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children and the President’s Charity Fund which will be donated towards this year’s Charity award at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards in October. The evening not only celebrated Christmas but the anniversaries of three local
businesses; IT Desk (UK) Ltd who celebrated 10 years, Hickton and Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children who both celebrated 25 years in business, all were presented with a Salute to Business certificate by Immediate Past President , Paul Jagger MBE.
An aligned Chamber movement to be voice for business during time of devolution Presidents of both Sheffield and Barnsley & Rotherham Chambers of Commerce have announced their intention to promote a greater sense of partnership between the two organisations. The move reflects a desire to work as a ‘regional chamber movement’ across South Yorkshire, ensuring powerful representation of the local business community in a time of devolution, and mirroring the Combined Authority and Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership. Currently the Region has a forum for Chambers to connect. However, a more aligned position, which will initially see the two chambers strengthen their ties and co-operation, represents a new stage towards the potential creation of a South
Yorkshire chamber body, reflecting the voice of business for the whole region. Darren Pearce, President of Sheffield Chamber, commented: “The leadership and governance of the region is set to experience significant change over the next few years, with the establishment of the Combined Authority, the potential of a city region Mayor, and devolution of funding to the region.” “The role of the Chambers is to support business in the evolving economic
landscape and our intention is to work ever closer together, positioning the South Yorkshire Chambers as the voice of business for the region.” Lisa Pogson, newly appointed Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber President, added: “There is a commitment by both Chamber boards to work in greater co-operation to find an aligned voice on many key issues and establish areas of joint working to ensure we strengthen our proposition to members.”
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Trans-Pennine Tunnel Study Findings: The Next Steps Within the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor confirmed that the government will continue to examine the case for improving connectivity between Sheffield and Manchester to support the development of the Northern Powerhouse. The Trans-Pennine Tunnel Strategic study has already made good progress and has undertaken initial analysis of five better performing options. Details of which can be found here in the stage 3 report: The report has identified that delivering a new strategic link between Manchester and Sheffield city regions, involving a significant length of tunnel, is achievable. Within this report initial analysis demonstrates: • That there could be large economic benefits associated with delivering a new strategic link between Manchester and Sheffield • A new link could attract up to 35,000 vehicles a day and deliver significant benefits, such as improved journey times, a saving of up to 30 minutes and providing some relief to existing routes
• A tunnelled solution would offer increased reliability and resilience for road users, including overcoming the challenges associated with adverse weather conditions However, further analysis is required to fully understand the wider impacts and benefits. Alongside this work, Transport for the North (TfN) is undertaking a separate study into the impact that a tunnel would have on the wider transport network; which will feed into the case for improving Trans-Pennine connectivity.
Launch of Construction networker Last year saw the launch of the first Construction networking event at the Barnsley Civic with over 60 businesses in attendance. The Chambers Construction Forum found a need for a neworking event directed at the Construction sector, providing useful updates and information to the group, alongside the opportunity to build networks and open up opportunities with other organisations. The topics covered previously have been; Building a Better Barnsley, legal updates and payment issues, and the increasing demand for low carbon environmental goods and services. From January the events will run on a bi-monthly schedule with the first taking place on the 11th January at Barnsley College’s new Cube Construction Centre, based at Honeywell. This event is in association with Barnsley College and Dearne Valley College, both of whom will be providing an update on the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy and Reforms. If you would like to attend the FREE construction networker please visit www.brchamber.co.uk/events
Extra lane on M1 smart motorway scheme to give boost to motorists Drivers in South Yorkshire have been benefiting from extra capacity when an extra lane opened on the M1 in December. The hard shoulder has been opened between junction 34 for Meadowhall and Rotherham and junction 35a for the A616 Stocksbridge bypass, as part of a smart motorway to increase capacity. Overhead electronic signs will also help to prevent queuing and keep drivers informed about the journey ahead, and emergency refuge areas provide a safe place in case vehicles break down.
Highways England’s senior project manager Andy Kirk said: “We are investing a record £15 billion on improving our roads, making journeys easier, safer and quicker. “Smart motorways are a safe way to increase capacity on our roads and proven to cut journey times and wasted hours stuck in traffic.
“This is a great milestone in the scheme, with more than 100,000 drivers a day benefiting from four lanes of road ahead of the smart motorway full opening this year.” Roadworks and a speed restriction of 50mph will remain between junction 32 (for the M18) and junction 34 (for the Meadowhall and Rotherham) while work continues. The scheme which is 10.5 miles is expected to be completed this year.
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The Foundation is in place Wosskow Brown continue to support 100 businesses, charities, social enterprises and sports clubs in the ‘WB100’ programme. In 2014 Wosskow Brown Solicitors launched its own Foundation dedicated to help regenerate our regional economy. The Wosskow Brown Foundation’s first initiative is called the WB100 programme and this will provide assistance to 100 businesses, 100 charities or social enterprises and 100 sports clubs between 2015-19. The programme provides 20 hours of free support which is valued at £2500. This can be used by organisation’s to get assistance with such as Marketing, Sales, Social Media and Accountancy/Cashflow. However we don’t dictate how organisations should use their 20 hours and welcome requests for support in the areas they need assistance. We can also provide connections to entrepreneurs and business owners, mentors, trustees, banks, funders, accountants and IP Attorney’s for example,
as we have a wide network of contacts across the region. Jim Lawson, Programme Director said, “The Wosskow Brown Foundation was launched in response to the call from government, key commentators and business leaders for the private sector to step up to the plate to help drive the growth of local economies. The addition of a new office in 2017 will mean that Wosskow Brown operates in 6 offices within the region. In the New Year the refurbishment of our Barnsley office on Regent St will be complete and we look forward to offering support
to local organisations from this showcase office. If you are the leader of a business, charity, social enterprise or sports club based in Barnsley, we’d like to hear from you. We welcome applications for support.”
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DIAMOND NEWS
Expert Web expand their management team Expert Web are pleased to welcome Mark Hannigan as Head of Sales and Marketing. Mark has joined Rotherham based digital agency Expert Web to support the business with its on-going sales and marketing strategy, tasked with pushing brand awareness throughout the region, Mark will continue to be seen at many chamber events. The new position has been created as a dual role where he splits his time as Marketing Manager at Doncaster based Expert Print. Expert Print is one of the region’s leading commercial printers offering a range of services for a complete print solution. Mark has a wealth of both print and marketing experience which he has instantly drawn upon to make a fantastic start at both companies. During his career Mark ran a Rotherham based printing firm before moving on to join Garnett Dickinson and The Rotherham
Advertiser. Following this he ran his own digital marketing agency before working as Operations Manager for the Chamber over the last four years. Chris Harpin, Managing Director said “We are delighted to recruit Mark to our team where he will add valuable experience in providing a full marketing strategy and allowing both arms of the business to expand and grow. I was sorry to hear that he was leaving the Chamber as I had been fortunate to work with him on many of his town commitments. “Adding Mark to our management team is an important step forward as we continue to strive to be the agency of choice throughout the City region and beyond.”
take the next step in my professional life and join a group of companies who are really forward thinking and dynamic. I really feel I can add value to their management team and I am looking forward to the challenge of growing their respective brands and helping to drive the business as a whole.”
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Your phone lines may be on their way out Here are our top five questions when it comes to the next generation of phone lines, SIP It’s official, BT has stated that ISDN lines will be phased out as of 2025. There are many people out there right now trying to take advantage of this change by pressuring our businesses into making changes to their lines. Although many businesses will need to change their lines, it’s only right that before doing so they have access to the right information. Here are the top five questions that we’re regularly asked about the change over from ISDN to SIP… Why is ISDN coming to an end? Although BT owns and maintains most of the infrastructure for telephone lines in the UK, for both PSTN Lines (Public Switch Telephone Network) and ISDN, they want to move away from traditional telephony and migrate to a more modern IP-based solution. When will ISDN lines be no more? The proposed cut-off date that BT has given for ISDN is 2025. Although this may seem a long way away it’s definitely important to be prepared. What is ISDN being replaced with? SIP is the recognised alternative to ISDN lines. This solution allows you to run voice and data simultaneously over your business internet connection. SIP allows numbers to be hosted in a central database that is fully accessible by your
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provider via the internet without contacting the network provider; meaning diverts and disaster recovery plans can be actioned within 30 minutes by your communications provider. Another major benefit when looking at SIP is its flexibility; adding extra SIP lines to your business is efficient and cost-effective. For instance, a plumbing and heating provider requires more lines in Autumn and Winter months; SIP channels can be increased and decreased within 24 hours. Should I scrap my ISDN lines and migrate to SIP? Yes you probably should. But first, you need to ensure you have a phone system that’s capable of SIP trunking. Most modern phone systems (last five years or so) should have this capability. Alternatively, Unify systems
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Innovative IT system wins national health award The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust’s new in-house clinical IT system has won a national award. The award was presented to the Trust for helping transform the way colleagues across the hospital and community provide patients with the right care at the right time. The Trust’s SEPIA clinical portal achieved the ‘Enhancing Care By Sharing Data and Information’ Award at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards, which for 35 years have recognised and celebrated the finest achievements in the NHS. James Rawlinson, Director of Health Informatics at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, attended the ceremony on 23 November 2016 at the Riverside InterContinental 02 Hotel in London alongside colleagues Chris Holt, Richard Slater, Chris Birks, Joanne Mangnall, Helen Green and Andrew Clayton from Rotherham CCG. He said: “It’s a fantastic achievement for all the hard work clinicians and IT teams have put in over the past two years to develop SEPIA. It’s a real honour and we’re incredibly
proud to win. “We developed SEPIA because community matrons told us they often spent a significant amount of time travelling to the hospital, visiting wards and making phone calls to help provide information to colleagues about patients. This new way of working means patients are treated more quickly and efficiently because they can see comprehensive patient information from any mobile device. We have been working with community nurses to develop SEPIA and they now say they couldn’t live without it.” Hospital and community health services merged across Rotherham in 2013, which meant the Trust had an opportunity to develop new software to gather accurate, real-time information about patients. Colleagues can now see patient demographics, including live views of Accident and Emergency attendees, lab results, admissions to hospital and
discharge dates for patients across the community. Health professionals can access the information from desktops, laptops and hand-held devices with information spanning all departments, including A&E, theatres and community settings. Access to the portal is controlled to protect patient confidentiality and to make sure changes cannot be made to patient records. Andrew Clayton, Head of Health Informatics at NHS Rotherham CCG, also commented: “This is great recognition for Rotherham. A tremendous amount of work across health partners has gone into the portal which is helping to improve the quality of care for our patients by sharing information across the different services in our health and care community. We fully support the continued development of this system, it is a crucial part of our future plans to enhance patient care across GP, community and hospital services in Rotherham.”
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Partnership is making a difference to lives of local disabled Children A charity partnership supported by Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is already making an impact on the lives of disabled and terminally ill children in South Yorkshire. – that will soon be a thing of the past.”
Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children became the Chamber’s ‘Charity of the Year’, after being presented with the Charity award at the 2016 Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards, and received a donation of £3,000 from Secure Power Ltd. The prize donation is now helping two children – one in Rotherham and the other in Doncaster – get the specialist equipment they urgently need.
The bed – which costs £3,283 – is now on order. The prize money has contributed towards the purchase of the bed, with the remaining balance of its donation helping to fund a wheelchair for an eight-year-old girl in Rotherham. Newlife guarantees that 100 per cent of any fundraising or donation made in South Yorkshire will be spend on providing equipment for disabled and terminally ill children in the area.
Five-year-old Lucas Rodermond, from New Edlington in Doncaster, has Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Epilepsy and Global Development Delay. Night-times are currently a nightmare for his family because he experiences seizures and, a poor sleeper, he frequently gets up and walks around the house, climbing over stair gates and on furniture. Mum Kim Rodermond explains: “Lucas’s seizures mean he can, and has, hurt himself on the side of his bed. He also gets up about 20 times a night; he has no awareness of danger and that, combined with his seizures and sleepwalking, poses a serious safety risk for him. We have stair gates, but he can climb over these; he likes to be physical so he will also climb on windowsills and wardrobes – but then he falls because his balance is poor. Because of this we have had to put a fabric wardrobe in his bedroom so he can’t climb on it.” Lucas’s paediatrician told Kim about specialist safety beds – fully padded and with sides high enough that children can’t climb out – but she was shocked to discover how much they cost. She said: “Lucas gets a Disability Living Allowance and I thought I could afford to save £10 of this each month to buy the bed he needs. Then I looked up the prices and almost had a heart attack.
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Newlife County Fundraiser Caroline Artschan said: “We are delighted that we won the Charity of the Year award and received the prize donation from Secure Power, along with ongoing support from the Chamber. Lucas would be almost 40 before I could save enough!” Fortunately for Kim, her son’s school told her about Newlife Foundation for Disabled Children, which has recently provided a specialist car seat for one of Lucas’s classmates. Newlife is the UK’s largest charity provider of specialist equipment for children with disabilities and terminal illness and has supported 389 under-19s in South Yorkshire, with equipment totalling £358,001 (1,218 children/£1,203,200 in Yorkshire as a whole). Kim said: “I am really pleased with the quick response from Newlife. Getting the new bed will make a huge difference to Lucas’s night-time safety. There have been many times when his arms have been blue from bruises after hitting his arms during a seizure
With statutory services continuing to make stringent cutbacks we are receiving more requests for help than ever before so the £3,000 is very timely.” She added: “I am looking forward to working with the Chamber – which has 1,200 members – in the coming months to show them how their support can transform young lives.”
If you would like to find out more about Newlife supports local children, go to: www.newlifecharity.co.uk/ southyorkshire. Caroline Artschan can be contacted on 07534 491 933.
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Award-winning learners are the future Inspirational stories abounded when leading training and skills academy staged its success awards. The event at The Source Skills Academy at Meadowhall, presented by Harry Gration, marked the outstanding achievements of 12 of its learners and employers. Judges had hundreds of deserving candidates to choose from, said Ann Cadman OBE, performing one of her last duties before her retirement as managing director of the award-winning academy she founded 13 years ago. “We have welcomed thousands onto our training programmes over the years and we have seen so many grow in confidence and improve their futures,” commented Ann. “But this year has been an outstanding one. More of our learners than ever before have excelled in their qualifications and businesses who employ them have given ever-greater support. We felt it was time to reward them at an awards event.” Sheffield’s Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Anne Murphy presented Apprenticeship Awards to Gabrielle Selman for her Outstanding Commitment to Achieve at Excel Parking Group, and Hannah Wibberley for her outstanding impact at, Wrapik Fast Food Bar in Huddersfield. Hannah’s bosses said they would not have been able to grow their family-run firm without her dedication. The Apprenticeship Personal Achievement Award went to Eddie Hoyand, 20, of Ecclesfield, who joined steel plate stockholders Murray Plate Group as a shy
17-year-old admin apprentice, placed by The Source. Now the life and soul of the office, with a permanent role at the company and a Level 3 qualification, Eddie’s example has forged the way for a further 11 apprentices at Murray Plate. Traineeship and Community Awards for determination to succeed were won by former Hinde House pupil Chanel Priestley, who now has a customer service apprenticeship with Meadowhall, and Aaron Taylor, now an accounts clerk apprentice at Atkinson’s on The Moor. Two other winners were Elaine Staniland, who beat anxiety and loss of confidence after the death of her husband with the Source’s Preparing to Work team and now plans to be a support worker and The Determination to Succeed Award went to Roman Amaya, who fled her native Eritrea alone in 2013 after her father was jailed for his Protestant religion.
After a time in refugee camps in the Sudan, she was resettled in the UK and is working as a cleaner around her studies to be a nurse at Sheffield College. Five local businesses won awards recognising the time and support they give to people development through training and education - B Braun Medical, who run a unique programme that allows apprentices to work right across its departments, Meadowhall fashion store USC who have employed 85 apprentices over 12 years of partnership with The Source, Murray Plate Group, Jameson’s Tea Rooms on Abbeydale Road and Knowhow, the Sheffield-based national customer support centre for Dixons Carphone, which has 70 apprentices. The awards day was so successful The Source now plans to make the championing of achievements an annual event.
Unity Logistics’ continue to impress Co-founder Simon Arnold shortlisted for national award within one year of trading. In its first 12 months of trading, Unity Logistics, a Rotherham-based international shipping agency, now finds co-founder and director Simon Arnold shortlisted for a national, industry recognised award. Every year, for over 25 years, BIFA (the British International Freight Association) have hosted an awards ceremony which consists of 10 main categories plus a Young Freight Forwarder (YFF) category, and it is the YFF category that Simon has been
shortlisted for. BIFA’s website states “The competition encourages and rewards high standards and professionalism, representing the ultimate recognition of special achievements in different sectors of the industry”. In response to being shortlisted, Simon said: “To be recognised on a national level means a lot to me, and although this is an individual award, it reflects the hard work
and results that both Emma and I have achieved over such a short period of time. Whilst we would of course love to bring this award home, whatever the outcome we can be very proud of ourselves and we will know that the selected winner will be a very worthy one”. Winners from all categories will be announced at the awards ceremony, which will take place on Thursday 19 January 2017 at the Brewery in Chiswell Street, London.
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Sheffield’s rugby club secure relationship with existing sponsor Sheffield Eagles are delighted to confirm OSI Office and School Furniture will be continuing their sponsorship with the club for the 2017 season. OSI Office and School Furniture have been a loyal supporter of the Eagles for number of years and the sponsorship deal will see the OSI Office and School Furniture brand displayed on the left and right hand sleeves of the Sheffield Eagles home and away kits in 2017.
offer sound; practical advice tailored to any business and offers a vast range of furniture to suit all requirements. For more information visit https://www.osiofficefurniture.co.uk or call 01226 733383.
Speaking of the sponsorship agreement, Eagles General Manager Liam Claffey said, “We are delighted to have OSI Office and School Furniture on board again for the 2017 season. They have been a long standing partner of the club and we’d like to thank Steve Dickinson and everyone at OSI again for their support.” OSI Office and School Furniture are based at Zenith Business Park in Barnsley and
The Eagles are have a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available for the 2017 season. For more information please email commercial@sheffieldeagles.com. or call 07450033529. have worked in the South Yorkshire area and beyond for the past 21 years. They can
Give winter illness the cold shoulder As the weather gets colder, the coughs and colds return with a vengeance. And while it’s tempting to curl up on the sofa and give in to comfort food, a healthy diet and exercise will help maintain a strong immune system and fight off the bugs. But as much as we try to avoid winter illnesses, getting sick will often be inevitable and the NHS will be under pressure as demand increases. Health organisations are encouraging people to take charge of their health, saying ‘self-care’ is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses and injuries. Some also suggest patients with minor ailments should seek advice from their local pharmacist, while hospitals say many A&E patients could be treated by pharmacies or GPs instead. But with a national shortage of GPs, staff
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may struggle to get an appointment. Westfield Health’s Chamber Primary Health Plan is available to all members of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber. The cover includes DoctorLine™ - a GP consultation service providing telephone or webcam access to a team of qualified practising GPs, 24/7.
f you’d like to know more about Westfield Health’s harder working health cover, visit www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber or call 0345 602 1629, available 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
MEMBER NEWS
2016 National Enterprise Network Awards winners announced Enterprise support excellence recognised in unique awards programme The winners of the 2016 National Enterprise Network awards were announced at the NatWest sponsored National Enterprise Network Annual Conference in November. Winners in seven categories were announced by National Enterprise Network Chairman Graham Marley and facilitator and BBC broadcaster Tanya Beckett at the event held at the RBS Conference Centre in London. A number of highly commended entries were also recognised during the ceremony. Awards were presented to organisations and individuals from within membership of National Enterprise Network; recognising excellence in the delivery of enterprise support and encouraging the exchange of good practice. One of the categories was: Enterprise Team of the Year – for which the National Enterprise Network received high quality
entries from its network of members – testament to the excellence and achievements across the Network. Support organisation - RiDO (Rotherham Investment & Development Office) - was
the ‘Highly Commended’ organisation in this category, recognising the team’s excellent work – including the additional efforts in 2015/16 as part of the TATA Steel Task Force.
Barnsley manufacturer undergoes rebrand to spearhead 2017 A Barnsley-based manufacturer has undergone a major rebrand to align with its ambitious growth and expansion plans for 2017. the rebrand puts us in an incredibly strong position to build-up the Red Dog Linings brand and will see the business reach new heights.”
Red Dog Linings, formally known as Triten, is anticipating the rebrand will lead to increased growth at the company, a diversified product range and will reposition itself as the UK’s largest hardfacing specialist. The company has rebranded as Red Dog Linings after Triten International acquired Triten Corporation’s minority shareholding in Triten International Limited to become a fully independent business. The company, which employs 85, manufactures hardfaced plate to reduce abrasion and impact in bulk materials processing plants. Following the rebrand, the company will focus on three product lines; hard facing plate, industrial refurbishment and roll reclamation. In recent years, the Carlton-based company
has seen its products used in a variety of industries including steel, cement, wasteto-energy, chemical and recycling. It trades its products across the UK and exports to North and South America, parts of Northern Africa and the Middle and Far East. Phil Leonard, managing director of Red Dog Linings, said: “The only thing that is changing is our name and logo, everything else is staying exactly the same. We think that
Red Dog Linings is looking to increase turnover by around 40 per cent in the next couple of years, and the company is planning to invest this anticipated increased revenue in cutting edge technology which will in turn create more jobs. Red Dog roll reclamation is the refurbishment of hardfaced rolls for steel mills, food manufacture and other industries. It also undertakes a wide-range of general engineering projects such as the manufacture and repair of roll bearing housings including heavy duty chocks, roll end furniture, drive shafts and spindles.
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Local business ‘TaxAssist Accountants’ celebrates milestone anniversary Huddersfield and Barnsley-based TaxAssist Accountants is celebrating 10 years working with the local small business community and appointing a new team member after seeing client numbers soar. Nick Brook set up TaxAssist Accountants on Lockwood Road, Huddersfield in 2006 and, in response to growing demand from existing and new small businesses in Barnsley, opened a second office in Barnsley’s Business and Innovation Centre, which recently celebrated its first anniversary.
online accounting software which lets users send invoices in minutes and get paid faster.” Open five days a week, TaxAssist Accountants in Huddersfield and Barnsley is itself a small local business, specialising in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings and tax advice to local small businesses across the region.
Now with over 450 small business clients across the region, the team of eight has been boosted with the appointment of apprentice, Kirsty Eastwood, who will learn on the job while studying to gain her AAT level 4 Accounting Technician qualifications. Nick said: “We’re thrilled to be celebrating our 10th anniversary here in Huddersfield and a successful first year in Barnsley. Since opening in 2006, we have seen the business go from strength-to-strength as the small business community continues to look for jargon-free tax and accountancy advice. “At a time when demand for our specialist small business services continues to grow, we’re delighted to have Kirsty join our team. She is already proving to be a great addition to the team, which is evident through the brilliant feedback we have received from our clients and we are confident she will develop more and more in her new role. Too often young people leave university or college with no real experience of working life, whereas apprenticeships allow them to train in their
If you are in business, or require advice on tax and want to get an idea of what TaxAssist Accountants can offer you, why not take advantage of a free appointment.
Nick Brook, Director of TaxAssist Accountants chosen career and also gain valuable work experience. “Not only have we recruited more team members, we’re also investing in new technology and software to increase our offering to current clients as well as using it to engage with other local small businesses. This includes the introduction of Intuit QuickBooks Online, the world’s number one
For more information visit TaxAssist Accountants in Huddersfield on Lockwood Road or the Barnsley Business and Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, Barnsley or get in touch with Nick Brook on 01484 424 961 or 01226 449 554 or nickbrook@taxassist.co.uk
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Topic UK
An introduction to Topic UK South Yorkshire Published bi-monthly and distributed free throughout Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley, Topic is a B2B Community Magazine. Topic is unique in that almost all of our editorial is submitted by the business community where the magazine is published. This ensures that news and articles are current and up-to-date as well as being written by experts in their own field. We are therefore looking for regular columnists throughout the South Yorkshire region covering subjects such as; education, banking, construction, finance and legal matters. You don’t have to be an expert writer as we have experienced editors on hand to help with that. We would also like to hear from you if you would like to stock copies of Topic in your reception area, public building, train stations are ideal locations. TopicUK’s first magazine launched in Wakefield and district in 2013. It was set up to help promote businesses who had limited budgets or had no other platform to showcase their services, products or achievements. The concept proved so popular a second edition covering Kirklees and Calderdale followed in 2015 with South Yorkshire launching later that year. We are now established in Leeds, with York and East Coast following in early 2017.
As well as the hard copy of the magazine it is also available online at www.topicuk.co.uk. There are several ways that businesses can get involved with Topic. We have recently launched a bi-monthly networking event with a difference – TopicTapas. These events take place at the National Coal Mining Museum. By attending these events you could win yourself a pot of cash for your business. We also have TopicTV. Not only can we produce promotional films for business at affordable prices, which will be showcased on our online platform, you will be able to display on your own website and across media channels. Our business leaders interviews that feature in every issue will also be televised and feature online.
If you are interested in getting involved and would like a chat to find out more contact South Yorkshire Editor, Catherine Yaffe, on cat@topicuk.co.uk.
UPCOMING EVENT Topic Tapas 12th January 2017
The National Coal Mining Museum TopicTapas is a unique event where attendees can enjoy informal relaxed networking over delicious Tapas, whilst the unique setting ensures you get to meet everyone attending the event. TopicUK is passionate about connecting our business community, encouraging collaboration, growing business and strengthening local economies. This is demonstrated in our magazines but now we want to bring those to life with interactive events. As an added twist, for guests attending all 6 planned TopicTapas events which will be held bi-monthly, all proceeds from each event will be ring fenced and businesses or charities will be able to apply for that pot of cash to use within their business at the end of the year, when we will hold a gala dinner. The cost is £20 for TopicUK partners and £25 for other guests. To book, call Gill on 07711 539047 or email editor@topicuk.co.uk
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Wentworth Woodhouse sale as Government confirms grant With the backing of a £7.6m Government grant, the sale of Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham to a preservation trust can finally take place. A deal for the largest privately-owned house in Europe was confirmed in February 2016 with the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (WWPT) who raised funds and developed a long term strategy for the future of the site. The Trust had until November 30 to find the balance and with seven days to spare, the Chancellor of the Exchequer pulled a rabbit out of the hat in his Autumn Statement by announcing a £7.6m Government grant.
Under the ownership of the WWPT, the restoration and development will provide jobs, stimulate local employment and open “one of England’s most important and grandest historic houses” to the public on a regular basis. The former service wing will host a huge range of events and the stables become home to dynamic small businesses. Within the 18th century house and outbuildings more than a dozen apartments and cottages will be restored as lets for holiday makers.
Lloyds loan for Rotherham university campus Funding is being arranged for a proposed £12m higher education campus in Rotherham town centre. A higher education campus for Rotherham was given priority in the borough’s Growth Plan and partners at the Council and the RNN Group have been working on a bid for funding from the Sheffield city region skills capital fund - a £13m pot for training space, workshop or launch pad facilities. Set to be built on the site where the former Victorian hospital at Doncaster Gate was controversially demolished by Rotherham Council, the centre is planned to open in 2018, and could accommodate 44,000 sq ft of space - enough to eventually house 1,000 students.
World first for Martek as it lands £8.5m drone contract Innovative Rotherham company, Martek Marine, has won a €10m (£8.58m) framework contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to monitor pollution in Europe’s waters. Based at Manvers, Martek is one of the world leaders in the supply of safety and environmental monitoring systems for the shipping industry. The latest contract will see the Martek Drones division send its 2-metre long drones up to 50km offshore to measure the sulphur and CO2 levels emitted from the exhausts of commercial ships. Paul Luen, CEO and owner of the Martek Group, said: “The drone we are using is unique in the world. To carry out this work so far offshore it has to be able to fly for up to six hours and carry a payload of up to 10kg. It will also have to withstand all weathers, including gale-force winds and heavy rain. It’s effectively a minihelicopter.”
A bid for around £3.5m via the Sheffield city region is progressing and now Heads of Terms have been issued by Lloyds Bank to the RNN Group for a loan of £10.5m.
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NEW MEMBERS LIST
New Members List A full list of our latest Chamber members
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Barnsley Football Club Ltd
Bizspace (Rotherham) Ltd
Oakwell Stadium Grove Street Barnsley S71 1ET T 01226 211211 W www.barnsleyfc.co.uk
Bow Bridge Close Bradmarsh Business Park Rotherham S60 1BY T 01709 782300 W www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/rotherham
Euromedia Associates Ltd
PLATINUM Doncaster Sheffield Airport Heyford House First Avenue Doncaster DN9 3RH T 01302 801046 W www.flydsa.com
Experian Ltd Prospect House Sherwood Energy Village Nottinghamshire NG22 9SS T 01623 869932 W www.businessexpress-uk.com
Topic UK South Yorkshire Barnsley Business & Innovation Centre Innovation Way Barnsley S75 1JL T 07741 271788 W www.topicuk.co.uk
Willmott Dixon Partnerships Ltd Swanage Court Dodds Close Rotherham S60 1BX T 0845 6042 345 W www.willmottdixon.co.uk
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Rhone House Canal Side Chorley PR6 0BU T 01257 267677 W www.euromediaal.com
Howells Solicitors 21-23 Regent Street Barnsley S70 2EG T 01226 805190 W www.howellsllp.com
Howells Solicitors 18-20 Ship Hill Rotherham S60 2HG T 01709 364000 W www.howellsllp.com
Luminous Solutions Ltd Unit 19 Century Park Network Centre Manvers Rotherham S63 5DE T 01709 876800 W www.luminoussolutions.co.uk
NLT Training Services Ltd Devonshire House Station Road Chesterfield S43 1JU T 01246 206520 W www.nlt-training.co.uk
Pulse Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Ltd Unit 27 Century Business Park Manvers Rotherham S63 5DA T 0114 3220 000 W www.pulsehfw.com
SILVER Angel Couture Studio 14D Hoyle Mill Hoyle Mill Lane Sheffield S36 9PZ T 07507 595263 W www.angel-couture.co.uk
Aston Hall Hotel Worksop Road Aston Sheffield S26 2EE T 0114 2872309 W www.astonhallhotel.co.uk
Biz-Hub Longfields Court Wharncliffe Business Park Barnsley S71 3GN T 01226 630000
Black Rebel Group Ltd 11A High Street Wombwell Barnsley S73 0DA T 07507 718750 W www.blackrebelmarketing.co.uk
Essential Promotions (NW) Ltd Unit 9 STEP Business Centre Wortley Road Sheffield S36 2UH T 0844 2253900 W www.essential-promotions.co.uk
NEW MEMBER LIST Fripp Design Ltd
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The Nutbrown Consultancy Ltd
The Innovation Technology Centre Advanced Manufacturing Park Rotherham S60 5WG T 0114 2541 244 W www.frippdesign.co.uk
110 Tullibardine Road Sheffield S11 7GL T 07525 639233
107 Rawmarsh Hill Parkgate Rotherham S62 6DQ T 07930 914562
Green Origins Unit 1 Campbell Way Business Park Campbell Way Sheffield S25 3SF T 01909 807173 W www.rainforestfoods.co.uk
JPJ Boilers 124 Broom Lane Rotherham S60 3NP T 07798 606999
MU Yorkshire Ltd
Predesign Ltd 6 Humberside Way Carlton Industrial Estate Barnsley S71 3RN T 01226 734891
Prime Formulations Ltd Coalpit Road Denaby Industrial Estate Doncaster DN12 4LH T 07969 914302 W www.primeformulations.com
Safehouse Health & Safety Consultants
MU House Ings Road Barnsley S73 0BP T 0113 3200 588
Digital Media Centre County Way Barnsley S70 2JW T 07447 906600 W www.shhasc.com
N & S Group
Stevro Ltd t/a Jay-Be
F3 Mexborough Business Centre College Road Rotherham S64 9JP T 01709 583708 W www.newmansupport.co.uk
Dewsbury Mills Thornhill Road Dewsbury WF12 9QE T 01924 666633 W www.jaybe.co.uk
Wool Couture Ltd BBIC Innovation Way Barnsley S75 1JL T 07494 397663 W www.woolcouturecompany.com
SOLE TRADERS Pat Man 10 Potter Hill Greasborough Rotherham S61 4NX T 07968 750676 W www.patmancompany.com
CHARITY Support Dogs 21 Jessops Riverside Sheffield S9 2RX T 0114 2617 800 W www.supportdogs.org.uk
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Use your smartphone to scan our QR code for our latest Chamber Events
For further event details and to book your attendance, please visit our website www.brchamber.co.uk or call 01709 386 200
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Speed Networking
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Meet the Experts
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This event will give you the chance to meet new people and build relationships. You will have the opportunity to introduce yourself to every other guest, this gives you the chance to explain how you can help your potential customer and what makes you “stand out” from the crowd.
Geoff Bell of Neva Consulting will be providing an update on the latest Government policy for Car Taxation.
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12 noon - 2:30pm AES SEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham Member: £16.95 + VAT Non-member: £21.95 + VAT
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Women, Work & Motherhood
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Join Julie Kenny CBE DL and other successful women accompanied by their son/daughter in an honest dialogue about the reality of being the child of a working mum... the good, the bad and the funny, things that shape and influence children’s life decisions as well as the emotional rollercoaster many women encounter balancing work and being a mum. Nibbles and networking included.
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5.00pm - 7:30pm Grimm & Co, 2 Doncaster Gate, Rotherham Member: £17.50 + VAT Non-member: £22.50 + VAT
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Areas will be covered, such as; Car VED increases from 1st April 2017, changes to Salary Sacrifice/Car Allowance schemes, Lease Accounting Rules, Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) and working with DVLA on recording health issues for Driving Licences.
8.30am - 10.30am Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, Rotherham Member: FREE Non-member: £10.00 + VAT
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City Region Business Breakfast
Membership of the Chamber is all about helping your business to grow and what better way to meet new businesses and make new contacts from across the area than at the City Region Business Breakfast. The City Region Business Breakfasts are a joint initiative between Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce & Doncaster Chamber of Commerce.
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7.30am - 9.30am Tankersley Manor Hotel, Barnsley Member: £13.95 + VAT Non-member: £20.95 + VAT
TRAINING
Training For further training details and to book your attendance, please visit our website www.brchamber.co.uk or call 01709 386 200
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DURATION: Half Day LOCATION: Rotherham PRICE: Member: £125 + VAT Non-member: £175 + VAT
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This introductory level courses is designed to provide new recruits, executives and those moving from an administrative role with a comprehensive understanding of PR and communications.
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LinkedIn Profile Unlocked
This hands-on course will teach you how to use LinkedIn to create a powerful and free online presence that will get you found via internet search engines. You will leave the course having finally completed and uploaded a client-focussed LinkedIn profile (job done!)
DURATION: Half Day LOCATION: Rotherham PRICE: Member: £95 + VAT Non-member: £120+ VAT
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Growing your Business with Facebook
Handling discipline and grievance issues needs to be handled with confidence; yet is often a feared activity. Done correctly it helps to keep staff motivated, done incorrectly it creates an unhelpful atmosphere and company culture, as well as potentially costing a company money in tribunals.
Facebook is a very powerful marketing tool for all types of businesses. This short course shows you how to create a strategy to maximise the results of your Facebook marketing, grow your audience and develop your presence.
DURATION: 1 Day LOCATION: Rotherham PRICE: Member: £175 + VAT Non-member: £210+ VAT
DURATION: Half Day LOCATION: Rotherham PRICE: Member: £95 + VAT Non-member: £120 + VAT
If you want to make the most of your online presence through Facebook, learn how to engage your audience and generate leads and sales this course is for you.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
What’s HOT in International Trade Master Cutler heading to Dubai Companies from the Sheffield City Region are off to Dubai! The Master Cutler, Richard Edwards has pledged to represent the region during a visit to Dubai in early May 2017. Following a joint event of the Regional Manufacturing Forum and International Trade Forum in November, attended by over 80 companies, the Master Cutler welcomed a Director from the ArabBritish Chamber to the Cutlers’ Hall to present on the opportunities in the Middle East, particularly in the UAE, highlighting specific opportunities in a variety of sectors for UK companies. The mission will be multi-sector, and will bring additional opportunities as it coincides with Automechanika and the Hardware & Tools Middle East exhibition.
emerging from the forthcoming Expo2020. Between October 2020 and April 2021, Dubai will host the next World Expo. Bringing together more than 180 nations and an international audience of 25 million visitors, it will be one of the greatest shows on Earth. In preparation for the event, Procurement notices are being published and refreshed on an ongoing basis and will provide opportunities for UK companies. To find out more and/or register your interest in the trade visit please contact Renate Halton at the International Trade Forum on r.halton@intradeforum.co.uk. Grants may be available in the region for eligible companies.
The International Trade Forum RightonyourdoorstepistheInternational Trade Forum, an independent members’ forum established solely to exchange information, knowledge and expertise in all aspects of international trade. Members supporting members. Keeping you informed!
31st January Support for Export Growth 6-10th May Trade Visit to the UAE For more information, please visit www.intradeforum.co.uk or email info@intradeforum. co.uk.
Other opportunities in the UAE are
UKEF - Update Yes, it’s ok to talk about the Autumn Statement a few months on, as the Chancellor announced additional support through UKEF. In fact, it’s good news for exporters: • doubling its total risk appetite to £5 billion, and increasing its capacity for support in individual markets by up to 100%; this will be supported by an improved risk management framework and the use of private insurance markets to reduce Exchequer exposure • increasing the number of pre-approved local currencies in which UKEF can offer support from 10 to 40, enabling more overseas buyers of UK exports to pay in their own currency
So, better equipped UKEF can support exporters so that no viable exports fail for lack of finance or insurance. UKEF’s current maximum portfolio allows £50 billion commitment, but with only approximately £20billion exposed, there is room to get the support you need. For the full article and to find out more about UKEF click here.
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More locally the Sheffield City Region Growth Hub is open for business. If you are in Growth Mode, contact the Growth Hub on 03330 00 00 39 or email growthhub@sheffieldcityregion.org. uk to find out how their Advisors can help you in your Export journey.
Supporting your Trade team Chamber Skills Solutions run a range of training courses to support you with your International Trade journys’.
7th March Exporting Documentation All International Trade training courses are accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce. For more information, please visit www.brchamber.co.uk/training or email training@brchamber.co.uk
See 5 steps to winning business overseas NB Through DIT, grants may be available for your strategic growth in International Trade and for New Exporters.
Sponsorship Opportunities 2017 Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber is renowned for organising high quality events including Business Awards, Exhibitions, Networking and Social Whether you are looking for training, networking, briefings or topical issues, or just want to entertain your clients, we have an event for you and your business.
Charity of the Year Quiz Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards MP’s Forum Budget Breakfast Chamber Means Business Annual General Meeting Christmas Dinner
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PROVIDING PRACTICAL HELP, INSPIRATION & OPPORTUNITY IN A WAY THAT CHANGES LIVES FOR THE BETTER, IMPROVES THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMY & CREATES JOBS In 2014 the Partners of Wosskow Brown Solicitors launched a charitable Foundation. Celebrating their 25th year, Wosskow Brown has built a reputation for giving back to its local communities and providing practical, understandable advice. The Partners launched the Wosskow Brown Foundation to answer the call for private sector companies to do all they can to help drive economic growth in our region. To raise aspiration, help grow new and established businesses, create new jobs and inspire people in grassroots sports.
If you would like to engage with or support the Wosskow Brown Foundation as a Beneficiary, Mentor, Partner, Investor or Patron, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Jim Lawson, Programme Director - 0114 2300 100 The John Banner Centre | 620 Attercliffe Road | Sheffield | S9 3QS jim@wosskowbrownfoundation.org.uk | www.wosskowbrownfoundation.org.uk
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