NCCA Carpet Cleaners Carnival 2015 Wicksteed Park, Kettering, on 12th September Your complete guide to CCC this year
Fun da y out for all the family !
Come and join us at the Carnival
ŸOrganised by the NCCA
Taking place on September 12th, at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, the Carpet Cleaners Carnival (CCC) is open to everyone within the industry, together with their friends, partners and children. Whether you are new to the industry, or an old hand, this is the event for you. So... why not come along and join the fun!
ŸOpen to everyone ŸFREE to attend ŸNetworking opportunities ŸIICRC CEC registered ŸSupplier exhibition ŸSupplier demonstrations ŸSeminar programme ŸFREE parking ŸExcellent venue ŸCentral location ŸFamily friendly
Wicksteed Park Barton Road, Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CARNIVAL THIS YEAR? Saturday 12th September - show opens at 9.30am 9.30am - 4.30pm: The Exhibition The Carnival includes an exhibition featuring top industry manufacturers, suppliers and advisors from within and outside the Association. (Starting on page 5 of this guide: full details of each exhibiting company). 10.30am - 4.15pm: The Seminars Running alongside the exhibition throughout the day there will be a number of seminars, all hosted by industry experts, on carefully chosen subjects which will offer real value to your business. (Keep reading for full information on seminars and times). 1.00pm: TrustMark Presentation Situated in the exhibition hall, prior to the auction, there will be a short presentation on TrustMark, including the benefits of joining and how to become a member. (See page 4 for more information on TrustMark presentation). 1.15pm: Auction There will be an auction in the exhibition hall at 1.15pm - hosted by NCCA member John Bryden (at the stage area) - and all proceeds will go to the charity Kirsty’s Kids (see page 7 for more information on Kirsty’s Kids). So, why not grab some lunch and bring it back to the hall. You could sit in comfort while you eat, at one of the tables in front of the stage, and watch the auction at the same time. You never know, you might even bag yourself a bargain! Activities and Entertainment Situated within the exhibition hall there will be activities to keep the kids entertained, including an excellent crossword treasure hunt game, face painting and magic performed by brilliant closeup and cabaret magician, John Martin, who has proved so popular with the children (and adults) in previous years.
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Wicksteed Park Throughout the day visitors to the Carnival will have free access to Wicksteed’s grounds, play area and lakeside. And, for those of you who want to experience the rides and feature attractions, you can purchase a wristband at a discounted price using a voucher provided by the NCCA. (Please pre-register your attendance at the event in order to receive your voucher on the day - see the back page of this guide for how to pre-register). SHOW CLOSES AT 4.30PM ******************************************
SEMINARS AT THE CARPET CLEANERS CARNIVAL 2015 Throughout the day there will be a number of seminars, all hosted by industry experts. The first three seminars form a cohesive, comprehensive and complete marketing programme. Marketing your business is just as important as the services you offer and it's not just new 'startups' that need a bit of help. It's a fact, even for an existing well-established company, that increasing your marketing knowledge can make a real positive difference to your business. With competition increasing every day you need proven marketing techniques you can use to generate demand for your existing services. Our integrated programme will help you to implement a marketing plan that will sharpen your skills and enable you to stay ahead of the competition. It will take you through everything you need to know from your initial promotional material right through to how to close the sale and 'clinch the deal'. And, for those of you who want to expand your carpet and upholstery cleaning skills, we are also running a technical seminar, hosted by industry expert Paul Pearce, providing invaluable advice on how to clean luxury carpets and soft furnishings… an area which many people struggle with. See opposite page for full information on seminars.
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MODERN MARKETING STRATEGIES - DIANE DUVNJAK (MD Carpet Cleaning & Gold Member of Digital Experts Academy) Do you need more customers? In her seminar Diane will provide you with a guide to modern marketing strategies and ideas on how to connect with your target audience. The areas covered will include: ŸYour business (where is your market?) ŸYour numbers (how much do you need to be making, how much do you WANT to make?) ŸMarketing today, an overview and the Parthenon Method - what is working for everyone else? Years ago it was the good old yellow pages and local papers/magazines. And today? Where do you start? And what to do next. ŸFacebook and internet marketing - linking it all together with CRM (Aweber and Mail Chimp) ŸCopy - what are your Ads like? The slippery slope. (A formula from the best in the marketing world for all your advertising) ŸGetting help… where? (And… beware of the web designer!) ŸQ&A MARKETING MAGIC: IDEAS TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS STRAIGHT AWAY - ALLAN SIMMONS (GetBookedUp) A seminar full of real world ideas from someone who 'walks the walk' and uses his ideas in his own five-van carpet cleaning business. Whether you're a one man owner/operator, or a multi-van business with office staff, Allan will share ideas you can go away and implement straight away to improve your business. So, if you want to know how to improve your conversion rate, increase your average job value, have more cash, and time to spend doing what YOU want to do, then make sure you get to Allan's seminar. Last year the room was packed, so be there early to see this and don't forget to bring a notepad and pen. MARKETING AND SELLING SKILLS - STUART PATE (thebestof) In his seminar Stuart will provide you with some excellent marketing strategies to help you promote your business, together with advice on how to 'clinch
that deal' once you have your foot in the door. The areas covered will include: Marketing: ŸStraightforward marketing tools to promote your business. ŸHow to get your business noticed in a busy marketplace. ŸHow to get visibility, credibility and demonstrate a value for money service. ŸHow to compete against the DIY market. ŸGetting, and using, reviews to market your business. ŸMaking use of the internet. ŸUsing Social Media. Selling Skills: ŸWhat to do when your marketing creates an opportunity. ŸThe basic steps to convert an enquiry into a sale. ŸManaging the sales process. ŸManaging your sales pipeline. ŸHow to compete in a price sensitive market. ŸClosing the sale. THE CLEANING OF LUXURY FIBRES AND FABRICS PAUL PEARCE (Country House Carpet Care) There has been a lot of talk lately about the cleaning of luxury carpet and upholstery fibres and fabrics. Some people are too scared to touch these soft furnishings, mainly because of the many horror stories they have heard. You will probably have heard these stories yourself on the training schools you've been on, or read about them on one of the cleaning forums. Well… the thing is, the stories you have heard are actually true and there is no perfect answer to the cleaning of these items. Indeed, fibre producers have created new - or expanded on - their existing ranges because they are aware of the issues associated with the cleaning of plant fibres. The trouble is that the designers, the high-end clients, and manufacturers worldwide, still love their luxury fibres and therefore will continue to specify the use of them. Continued on next page
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Mind you, you have to admit they are lovely to walk on. But this doesn't help you as a professional carpet and upholstery cleaner does it, especially when XYZ Interior Designers call you up to clean one of these troublesome items. They know it's an issue, but… “Aren't you the expert that can get them out of trouble?” Paul's seminar will provide you with some excellent advice on how to help maintain luxury fibres when they have been subjected to a multitude of wandering feet, spillages that really shouldn't happen, and the unfortunate misuse of a proprietary cleaning product. He's not promising that he can tell you how to bring an item back to a pristine condition, or how to totally remove a stain (you should never promise these things anyway), but he will share with you how to maintain these items safely, carry out some remedial stain removal, and bring some much needed sanity into the whole process. During his seminar Paul will demonstrate his cleaning processes on samples of Viscose, Silk, CottonBamboo and even some Sylka carpet. ******************************************
PRESENTATIONS AT THE CARPET CLEANERS CARNIVAL 2015 Aside from the seminar programme there will also be a short presentation held in the exhibition hall. This is as follows: TRUSTMARK - GLYN CHARNOCK (Chameleon Cleaning) Glyn, who is Training Director and Company Secretary at the NCCA, will be hosting a short presentation on TrustMark, the Government Approved Standards Scheme for tradesmen working in consumers' homes. The presentation will include: ŸWhat is TrustMark? ŸWhy have the NCCA become a Scheme Operator for TrustMark? ŸWhat are the benefits of being TrustMark accredited? ŸHow to join and what it costs.
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So, if you are a member of the NCCA and are interested in becoming TrustMark accredited, why not come along to Glyn's presentation and find out what it is all about.
THE CARPET CLEANERS CARNIVAL 2015 EVENT IN BRIEF (TIMES AND LOCATIONS) 9.30am: SHOW OPENS - Please register at the main entrance of the exhibition hall (Wicksteed Park Pavilion) on arrival. 10.30am: Seminar - Diane Duvnjak ‘Modern Marketing Strategies’ (Location: St George’s Suite) 11.45am: Seminar - Allan Simmons ‘Marketing Magic: Ideas to Improve your Business Straight Away’ (Location: St George’s Suite) 1.00pm: Presentation - Glyn Charnock ‘TrustMark’ (Location: Exhibition Hall, Wicksteed Park Pavilion) 1.15pm: Auction - Hosted by John Bryden (Location: Exhibition Hall, Wicksteed Park Pavilion) 2.15pm: Seminar - Stuart Pate ‘Marketing and Selling Skills’ (Location: St George’s Suite) 3.15pm: Seminar - Paul Pearce ‘The Cleaning of Luxury Fibres and Fabrics’ (Location: St George’s Suite) PLEASE NOTE: HOW TO FIND ST GEORGE’S SUITE When leaving the exhibition hall, turn left and follow the building round. There will be an NCCA flag placed outside the building at the entrance to St George’s Suite.
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EXHIBITORS AT THE CARPET CLEANERS CARNIVAL 2015: The CCC 2015 includes an exhibition featuring top manufacturers, suppliers, advisors and service providers (read on for full exhibitor information). ALLTEC NETWORK LTD Alltec can offer you everything you need for your professional cleaning business, from their own handbuilt portable machines to the HydraMaster Truck Mounts. They blend their own range of cleaning solutions and also supply solutions and tools from Bridgepoint Systems, HydraMaster, LTT Leather Care and Nu-Life Stone Care. Their expert team in the Workshop can repair and service any make, any model, of portable or truck mounted machines to minimise your equipment downtime. In addition they offer free 'over the phone' diagnostics and advice, plus a unique 'out of hours' emergency advice service. It's your one-stop-shop for all your carpet, upholstery, rug and hard floor cleaning needs! Tel: 01763 208222 E: info@alltec.co.uk Web: www.alltec.co.uk CHEMSPEC EUROPE AND DRI-EAZ PRODUCTS Chemspec have been manufacturing carpet and upholstery cleaning chemicals since 1968. They love helping to solve industry challenges through product innovation and are passionate about supporting customers and the trade associations to which they belong. Highly experienced technical staff will be on hand at the 2015 CCC loaded with information and ready to show visitors a selection of their pioneering, problem solving products. Chemspec Europe and Dri-Eaz UK are part of the same group and work very closely together, so there will also be a selection of Dri-Eaz equipment at the CCC, including carpet and hard floor driers and a new economy dehumidifier that's ideal for those carpet cleaners who are extra keen to impress their customers. Tel: 01274 597333 E: info@chemspec-europe.com Web: www.chemspec-europe.com CHEMSPEC LTD Chemspec Ltd are one of the world's best known
authorities on stone care and maintenance and the only official UK distributor for Klindex, the leading Italian manufacturer of professional stone restoration equipment. At the CCC this year they will be showing various machines and consumables for the restoration and maintenance of stone surfaces. Tel: 01784 259814 E: chemspecltd@hotmail.com CLEANERSWAREHOUSE LTD 'Cleanerswarehouse.co.uk' is the popular online trade warehouse, stocking a wide range of cleaning products from market leaders that helps cleaners’ UK-wide order their cleaning supplies at the touch of a button. Cleanerswarehouse.co.uk supplies cleaning equipment, chemicals and consumables to the cleaning industry. With brand names such as Dry Fusion, Research Products, Prochem, Citrus Resources, Nilco and Cleanerswarehouse own label brand, buyers won't go 'off their trollies' wasting valuable time and money visiting wholesalers; they can simply visit cleanerswarehouse.co.uk and 'in a few clicks' restock and be ready for business. Customers can be assured that cleanerswarehouse.co.uk is a completely secure online shopping service. However, not only is it safe, it is speedy too. If a customer places an order before 3.00pm then they will receive their goods the next day. If the order was placed after 3.00pm, they will receive them only the day after. Tel: 01772 434333 E: sales@cleanerswarehouse.co.uk Web: www.cleanerswarehouse.co.uk COLUMBUS CLEANING MACHINES LTD The Wrennalls Group works exclusively with German based floor cleaning machine manufacturer, Columbus Cleaning Machines. This new operation trades as Columbus Cleaning Machines Ltd and operates as a division of the Wrennalls Group. Columbus is an integral part of the long established Staehle Group, a family run business with a turnover in excess of ₏75 million. Columbus has based its success on designing and manufacturing a wide range of automatic scrubbers, single disc machines, wet and Continued on next page
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dry vacuum cleaners and spray extraction machines for any environment. With a comprehensively application-orientated product range of over 60 machines, Columbus is synonymous with efficient cleaning and has perfectly adapted its innovation strengths to today's requirements. Columbus mains or battery operated automatic scrubbers score high marks for their compact design, versatility and excellent handling. Tel: 01772 426527 E: sales@columbuscleaningmachines.com Web: www.columbuscleaningmachines.com CRISP & BRITE View their full range of Kleenrite Machines plus a complete range of Chemspec cleaning supplies for the professional cleaning company at: www.crispandbrite.co.uk Tel: 01509 881137 E: info@crispandbrite.co.uk Web: www.crispandbrite.co.uk DRY FUSION LTD The benefits of the Dry Fusion system are already well publicised with thousands of satisfied customers having had their carpets cleaned via the innovative process that has made its name by being cleaner, fresher, drier, faster and safer than many of its competitors. The Dry Fusion carpet cleaning system hot cleans, deodorises, stain protects then heat dries every type of carpet; it's all in the same process. By taking all the best features of hot water extraction (hot solution, 'Shot of Steam'), the best features of dry cleaning (low moisture, mechanical agitation) and combining them together with the patented hot cleaning pad system (that constantly heats the fibres as they are being cleaned), you have some of the most outstanding results ever seen! The Dry Fusion carpet cleaning system will be part of ongoing demonstrations at the Carpet Cleaners Carnival. So come along and take a look for yourself. Tel: 01772 433711 E: sales@dryfusionuk.com Web: www.dryfusion.com FURNITURE CLINIC LTD Furniture Clinic manufacture a unique range of specialist care and repair products for leather, fabric
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and wood. The product range initially comprised of cleaning and care products for leather and wood, but has since expanded to include a full range of dyes, paints, fillers, glues and many other specialist products used to repair and restore leather. In recent years this selection has expanded further to include fabric stain removers, odour removers, mattress protectors, fabric paints and an innovate range of hygienic products that kill bacteria such as MRSA, mould and e-coli. In addition to this unique product range, Furniture Clinic also offer professional and comprehensive training in Birmingham and Newcastle, covering all aspects of leather repair and restoration, with a choice of standard or bespoke courses for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Tel: 01207 279964 E: peter.whitehouse@furnitureclinic.co.uk Web: www.furnitureclinic.co.uk GETBOOKEDUP GetBookedUp is software specifically designed by, and for, the carpet, furnishing and hard floor care industry. It helps you market better, quote clearer‌ and book more! The developers still run their own carpet cleaning company too and, with over 26 years in the industry, they know the challenges of running a successful business. They developed this software to make it systemised and easier. They've grown their own carpet cleaning business into a multi-van operation with admin staff by using the marketing tools built into the software. With hundreds of users, there is an edition to suit every size of business, from owner/operators to multi-van operations with admin office support staff. If you want to free up time by reducing and streamlining your administration, and want more profit by marketing more effectively, this could be the solution for you. Tel: 01405 813665 E: allanjnr@getbookedup.com Web: www.getbookedup.com IONICLEAN SOLUTIONS Ioniclean Solutions are distributors for the Oleonix Solutions range of chemicals and Concept microfibre products. The products meet the need for 'Green' Eco-Safe cleaning solutions whilst being proven to really work. They release soiling including grease, oils,
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fats, and heavy soils from carpets, curtains and upholstery, as well as hard floors. Oleonix Solutions will have a dramatic effect on your business but not on the environment. Designed for professional carpet cleaners, Oleonix combines the latest green chemical technology with the most advanced microfibers available to provide highly effective cleaning on all carpet types and upholstery fabrics. Products available are: ŸCarpet and Upholstery Cleaner for use with Concept microfibre bonnets and upholstery gloves. ŸStain Rescue. ŸGrease Digester. ŸWet extraction carpet cleaner and pre-spray. Products are ideal for domestic and commercial applications and are non-toxic, people safe, eco-safe, food safe and EU compliant, as well as saving water and time and increasing productivity. Tel: 0117 3250087 Web: www.ionicleansolutions.co.uk KIRSTY'S KIDS NCCA members John and Jan Bryden are at the Carnival again this year with their charity Kirsty's Kids. The charity is named after their late daughter Kirsty, to highlight her significant contribution and selfless determination during her life's work of caring for, personally nursing, and working to alleviate the suffering of the world's children. It is a fully registered National charity where everyone is an unpaid volunteer and every cost incurred in running the organisation is met by the volunteers themselves. Kirsty's Kids seeks to improve the lives of children with special needs around the world by interacting with Governments at the highest level. Since its launch, the charity has raised thousands of pounds… and EVERY PENNY donated goes straight into projects that directly benefit the kids! For more information go to: www.kirstyskids.org or pop along to their stand at the Carnival this year and have a chat. LTT LEATHERCARE LTT Leathercare produce and supply leather care products. Their range of products are fully supported by their Technical Department who are committed to
providing the most effective leather cleaning and care products available. All their products are manufactured to comply with the latest European REACH legislation ensuring the safety and quality of all ingredients used; they are produced by leather technologists and scientists and are rigorously tested before leaving the factory. Their products are used on a daily basis by consumers throughout the world. LTT Leathercare also run leather repair, restoration and cleaning training courses. Tel: 01423 881027 E: enquiries@lttleathercare.co.uk Web: www.lttleathercare.co.uk PROCHEM EUROPE LTD At CCC 2015 Prochem Europe will be showing a variety of products from their extensive range of hot water extraction machines, top of the range cleaning solutions, and accessories. The new 500psi Endeavor will lead the charge. It boasts a host of features to provide improved power, performance and convenience, all wrapped up in a brand new extractor design. Its specifications include a huge 8.4 in. high performance, low noise vacuum motor, the fully variable 500psi CAT pump, not forgetting a slide-in version of Prochem's advanced Heat 'n' Run in-line stainless steel heat exchanger, for instant hot water. The Endeavor also boasts handle-mounted wheels for easy vehicle loading, top front-mounted controls and new wand holder. Altogether it makes the Endeavor a desirable option for the cleaner who can't yet afford a truck mount. Tel: 0208 974 1515 E: sales@prochem.co.uk Web: www.prochem.co.uk SEBO UK Made in Germany, SEBO are the world's biggest selling professional upright vacuum cleaners. Examples include: ŸSEBO BS 36 & 46 Comfort: utilising the latest innovations making the machines easy to use and improving on their legendary reliability. ŸSEBO DART twin motor uprights: designed to be lightweight and highly manoeuvrable. Continued on next page
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Continued from previous page 타DART UHS Polisher: converts the Dart into an ultra
high-speed polisher. 타SEBO Professional D8 Cylinder: a high quality,
powerful machine, with lots of new technology providing high performance and robustness in a very quiet way. 타SEBO DUO carpet dry cleaning system: easy to use and ideal for maintaining carpets in peak condition. With changes to dry vacuum cleaners (introduced by the European Union) SEBO have this year launched the Evolution range of upright vacuums, utilising innovation and technology to produce effective, reliable machines to work in the demanding world of professional cleaning. Tel: 01494 465533 E: commercial@sebo.co.uk Web: www.sebo.co.uk TEXATHERM SYSTEMS LTD Texatherm Systems are UK manufacturers of industrial cleaning equipment, specialising in carpet cleaning machines and carpet cleaning solutions. Established in 1998 with the launch of their patented Texatherm process, they pride themselves on the performance and quality of their products, which are all designed and manufactured in-house, allowing them to ensure the highest standards of build and quality. At the CCC they will be showing their groundbreaking Texatherm cleaning process and their EMV201 all-in-one machine which is not just a carpet cleaning machine but a versatile all-rounder. The EMV201 will allow you to adapt to each cleaning task applying multiple cleaning methods including extraction and Texatherm process cleaning. Tel: 01934 521155 E: sales@texatherm.com Web: www.texatherm.com THE TILESMASTER TileMaster Global bring to the CCC a new light weight machine together with a range of cleaners, sealers and pads to help carpet cleaners step into the world of hard floor cleaning and light restoration. On the day they will be performing hands-on demonstrations of the machine, cleaners, sealers and travertine crack repairs, as well as answering questions and giving away free samples. Tel: 0161 217 1153 E: alex@thetilemaster.co.uk Web: www.thetilemaster.co.uk
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THE ULTIMATE FLOOR SANDING COMPANY The Ultimate Floor Sanding Company was formed in Ireland in 2007 by Terry Guilford, on the back of his experience with a previous company who specialised in the sales, fitting and finishing of wooden flooring. The decision to go floor sanding only was made when the benefits of dust free machinery became obvious and, by marketing this idea, the company grew to thirteen outlets across Ireland. In 2011 Ultimate Floor Sanding entered the UK market using an Affiliate network strategy, recruiting and training existing floor maintenance experts in floor sanding and then going on to promote and support them with the aid of a leading German supplier of machines and floor finishing products. Their UK operation is now larger than the Irish one but they still have territories available and are keen to meet anyone who thinks they may like to add floor sanding to their existing business. Tel: 0744 4411362 E: info@ultimatefloorsanding.com Web: www.ultimatefloorsanding.co.uk THE WOOLSAFE ORGANISATION Since 1998 The WoolSafe Organisation has trained thousands of professional carpet cleaners in correct wool carpet maintenance. The Fibre Care Specialist training course is considered amongst the most challenging in the industry. Those trainees that successfully complete the course and meet the WoolSafe membership criteria are invited to join their global network of WoolSafe Approved Service Providers (WASPs). There are now hundreds of WASPs around the world. They are promoted to carpet owners on the WoolSafe and CleanSeal websites and the awardwinning WoolSafe Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide App. WASPs are recommended by industry bodies such as the British Wool Marketing Board and Wools of New Zealand, retail buying groups and independent retailers as well as countless quality carpet manufacturers. Visit the WoolSafe stand to find out more about the training they offer and how to be part of their expanding global network of WASPs. www.woolsafe.org www.woolsafeacademy.org www.CleanSealApproved.com
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KIRSTY’S KIDS www.kirstyskids.org
Hard Floor Cleaning Made Easy!
THE TILEMASTER Telephone: 0161 217 1153 www.thetilemaster.co.uk
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CHEMSPEC LTD One of the world's best known authorities on stone care and maintenance. The only official UK distributor for Klindex (the leading Italian manufacturer of professional stone restoration equipment), Chemspec Ltd not only supply a full range of stone cleaning equipment and materials but also offer regular 'Free' training courses.
Tel: 01784 259814 Email: chemspecltd@hotmail.com
Call Terry on: 0744 4411362
CRISP & BRITE PROFESSIONAL CLEANING PRODUCTS
Telephone: 01509 881137 Email: info@crispandbrite.co.uk Website: www.crispandbrite.co.uk
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A market leader, Chemspec Europe supply a large range of specialist cleaning products to the carpet and upholstery cleaning industry. Call in for a coffee with us at the CCC in September. We look forward to seeing you there!
Chemspec Europe, Tong Park, Otley Road, Baildon, West Yorkshire, BD17 7QD. Tel: 01274 597333 E-mail: info@chemspec-europe.com Website: www.chemspec-europe.com
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LTT Leathercare Ltd Leather care solutions for people who care about leather Telephone: 01423 881027 Email: enquiries@lttleathercare.co.uk Website: www.lttleathercare.co.uk
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Wicksteed Park Venue And Facilities Wicksteed is a very popular day out destination for families. Within the grounds there is something for everyone to enjoy. From the play area, fairground and lake activities, to the parkland, dining options and other facilities, you can make your day as fun-filled or as relaxed as you want. Places to eat There are various food outlets situated conveniently throughout the park, so refreshments are always nearby. All food is freshly prepared onsite and ranges from Bistro dining to fast food and snacks. But, if none of that takes your fancy, you could always bring your own picnic or barbeque food. For the kids (and the kids at heart!) Amongst the numerous attractions are one of the biggest and best FREE playgrounds in Europe, a fairground aimed at families with young children up to the age of 13/14 years old, racing cars, a lakeside area featuring a water chute, nautical jets
Hotels Near Wicksteed Travelodge A14 Westbound, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1RW Tel: 0871 984 6081 Kettering Park Hotel Kettering Parkway, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6XT Tel: 01536 416666 Premier Inn Rothwell Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8FX Tel: 0333 003 1746 Holiday Inn Express Rockingham Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1UD Tel: 0871 423 4876
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and boats and the UK's busiest narrow gauge railway. The park also boasts one of the UK’s tallest and longest zip wires. For those of you who want to experience the rides and feature attractions, you can purchase a wristband at a discounted price using a voucher provided by the NCCA. (Please pre-register your attendance at the event in order to receive your voucher on the day - see below for how to pre-register). Staying overnight at Wicksteed Park Wicksteed offers fully-equipped on-site camping facilities for caravans, camper vans and tents ideal for a long weekend or overnight break - right in the heart of the park in a beautiful spot overlooking the lake! So, if you don't want to drive back home after the day's events, you won't have to spend a fortune on overnight accommodation. But, if camping isn’t your style, there are a number of hotels (see list, left) situated close by. Or how about staying at one of Wicksteed’s beautiful luxury timber lodges? They are fully furnished, sleep up to six, and are located in a secure gated area right next to the park. Central location Centrally located in the heart of the Midlands, Wicksteed is easily accessible by train or by car. If you are travelling by car, the park can be accessed from Junction 10 on the A14 with direct North and South links from the M1 & A1. Parking There will be FREE PARKING for all Carnival attendees. A ticket is issued at the electric barrier, which you must take to the NCCA registration desk for verification before leaving the park. *******************************************************
HOW TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE CCC THIS YEAR You can register for the event this year at: www.ncca.co.uk/ccc.php or by calling the NCCA office on 0116 271 9550. It is important to register in advance to receive the vouchers and passes which will be available to you on the day.