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June 2014 Edition
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Hello and Welcome to June’s edition of Unique Magazine, first of all would like to thank all the positivity with Mays edition it is warmly appreciated. With the World Cup just round the corner and resisting the temptation to say that this time England will come good :) Sad news in May with the passing of Stephen Sutton what an amazing brave young man with an amazing zest for life and a great selfless legacy. Stephen’s positivity was really aware inspiring and really struck a chord with millions of people RIP Stephen Sutton. Throughout July and August we are asking for your nominations for Cheltenham’s Local Hero, with the winner being announced in Septembers edition of Unique. Please email your nominations to steveunique@yahoo.co.uk, the winner will also win £50 voucher for a meal at the restaurant of your choice and the respect of fellow Cheltenham people. If you are interested in advertising your business in Unique Magazine please take a look on our website www.uniquecheltenham.co.uk to see the benefits you can get by working with Unique. Advertising starts from as little as £50 per month. Please send in your Cheltenham stories and events as Unique Cheltenham is your magazine and with your help we will be the real essence of a interactive community. Email stories to steveunique@yahoo.co.uk Thanks Steve Taylor, Unique Publications
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charity
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photography
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animal shelter
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jobs
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local hero
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what’s on
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business security
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recruitment
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advertising benefits
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networking
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coffee and cake
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technology
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charity
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weddings
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accountants
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memorials
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Cheltenham Animal Shelter
Gardner’s Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9JW Providing shelter for homeless domestic animals from across the county whilst attempting to locate appropriate new homes. We also aim to educate members of the public and professionals in correct and appropriate animal husbandry through humane education programmes.
Rehoming • Boarding • Grooming • Training • Pet Shop
visit www.gawa.org.uk www.facebook.com/cheltenhamanimalshelter/info
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unique’s... LOCAL CHELTENHAM
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Cheltenham is such a warm, lovely place with some really decent caring people and with the hussle and bussle of normal life you can lose focus of what acts of bravery, genorisity and care that is given freely on a daily basis. Cheltenham Local Hero is an opportunity to say thank you to these local people who go the extra mile for us, so we need your nominations for these brilliant people. Let us know why your nomination should win ? Throughout July and August we will show the nominees with the winner being announced in Septembers Unique Cheltenham. The Winner will get ÂŁ50 voucher for a meal of
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their choice in a Cheltenham restaurant, but more importantly they will get the recognition that they deserve. Votes are to be emailed to steveunique@yahoo.co.uk So please email your nominees to steveunique@yahoo.co.uk and lets put the spotlight on these selfless Heros, they deserve it :)
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Benefits of the Premium Package 1) Inclusion in Unique Cheltenham Digital Magazine which is shared, promoted, posted and tweeted on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Unique also actively encourages reader interaction with the magazine to encourage sharing the magazine with friends and family. 2) Unique Cheltenham posts/tweets about your business every day of the working week. You just supply us with the scripts you want or testimonials and we will increase traffic to your website. 3) Opportunity to attend and be a member of a networking meeting, includes free six month membership and once a month attendance (Worth ÂŁ210) . Meet up with other business owners and build your network. (Subject to 3 month Advertising commitment) 4) Business category listing on Unique Cheltenham website which includes a link to your website. Increase your web traffic and ranking. 5) We encourage advertisers to use a Unique Reference Number for your customer to quote or specific Unique only Special offer so you can measure the success of your advert with Unique. 6) Maximum of two same business types able to advertise in Unique, this will keep a level of healthy competition and high quality for customers. 7) Unique carry out monthly Customer Satisfaction Surveys on two of your customers. Benefit of this is that it shows to your customers that you care about your levels of service and the results can be posted on our Testimonial Page. 8) Customer Testimonial Page in Unique Cheltenham Magazine and Website. Added Kudos for your brand.
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Hilary and Rob of Emmaus Cheltenham
a unique approach to homelessness Tucked down Henrietta Street, behind the Brewery the Emmaus Charity Shop might look like any other, selling furniture, bric a brac and clothing. But did you know that this shop is part of an international movement that has a UNIQUE approach to homelessness? Emmaus Gloucestershire is one of 26 communities in the UK providing homeless people with a place to live and work. The shop in Cheltenham is one of four in Gloucestershire that supports 23 formerly homeless people, called companions. It is UNIQUELY staffed - in return for board and lodging companions give up the right to state benefits and work 40 hours in the shops and furniture warehouse. It is a UNIQUE and successful business run much like a co-operative. All goods are donated and are sold on at low prices with a high turnover of stock. We don’t sell new goods or pay for our stock. The people of Gloucestershire generously give their unwanted goods and larger items are collected free of charge. Emmaus rarely says no to goods offered and we dispose of the things we can’t sell in way that doesn’t damage the environment – last year we saved 415 tonnes from landfill. It is a UNIQUE business and successful business model. In 2011 UK research (Just Economics) forecast a Social Return on investment (SROI) of £11 for every £1 invested. The savings to taxpayers for every companion living and working at Emmaus Gloucestershire is calculated to be £47,442.
We have a UNIQUE way of using the surplus that we generate – we give it to others who need it more than we do. This can be local charities, individual families in need, and international aid projects. Currently we are supporting homelessness services in Gloucestershire and several projects in India. It’s not about the money we generate and the excellent shops we provide in four communities, it is about changing lives. We have believe that in helping others we help ourselves, and that meaningful work restores dignity and inclusion in society. The perception of people who are homeless is that they are a drain on society, but the residents of Emmaus Communities turn this perception on its head. Not only do they work to support themselves, but they also work to help others. The first Emmaus Companion, living with the founder Abbé Pierre in 1948 in France helped to build temporary homes for those in need, first in the priest’s own garden, then wherever land could be bought or scrounged. He later said; “Whatever else he might have given me - money, home, somewhere to work - I’d have still tried to kill myself again. What I was missing, and what he offered, was something to live for.” It’s UNIQUE – but it works! It works because companions work 40 hours a week to make us independent and surplus generating. It works because the people of Cheltenham and Gloucestershire provide us with the goods to sell and come and buy from us. Most importantly it works because we work for others and make a difference to lives home and abroad.
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unique cheltenham events in June Selection of events and happenings in the Cheltenham Community: G i f f o r d s C i r c u s Pitville Gardens
1st & 2nd June
Cheltenham Science Festival Various
3rd - 8th June
Peppa Pig’s Big Splash Everyman Theatre
4th & 5th June
Beyond The Barricade Everyman Theatre Black Coffee
8th June
Everyman Theatre
9th - 14th June
Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival Montpellier Gardens
13th - 15th June
Please let us know if you have an event you want to advertise in our magazine, please email steveunique@yahoo.co.uk
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Harnessing potential in people At Charles Ford Recruitment we believe in listening and speaking with clients to ascertain your staffing objectives.
Call Charles Ford Recruitment on 01242 699752 or 07731 899854 How we are different: • All Candidates are interviewed face to face and fully referenced • Excellent interpersonal skills underwritten with integrity • Proactive Communication • Twelve Month Candidate guarantee available • Head hunting service available to recruit and match a candidate to your specific requirement
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CV Rewriting Service, rewrite your CV for £70 was £90 Just email your CV to sales@charlesfordrecruitment.com.
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