January Press2012 Release
Remploy Furniture Newsletter
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The great Remploy
bake-off
Staff support Children in Need As part of Children in Need fundraising, team Remploy donated exceedingly good cakes and biscuits - raising £72.30. A massive ‘thank you’ to all, the money raised would not have been possible if it was not for the huge appetite we all appear to have!
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Fun fancy dress! From superheroes and pirates to pop stars and hippies. Children in Need enthusiasm continued with a fundraising dress-up day, highlights included; a raffle and fabulous back waxing activity - thank you! Remploy Furniture has risen to the occasion once again and raised a fantastic ÂŁ395. Ye walk tha plank, garr har har
Wake me up before you go go!
Cowabunga
Oooch! Alone raised ÂŁ135
Groovy, baby!
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New Mini Catalogue 10% off Main Catalogue As you know our quality products already offer exceptional value for money - but for a limited period, in this issue we are giving you an even better offer. Make sure you have everything you need for Winter! Order now for your exclusive 10% discount. Place an order before 27th January 2012 for delivery to be completed on or before 30th of February 2012. Also, keep an eye out for our special offers throughout our winter mini catalogue! If there is something special you can’t find or if you have any other questions, please feel free to call us. Yours sincerely
Graham Hirst General Manager
Have you got your copy? Please call 0845 146 0512 or visit www.furniture.remploy.co.uk
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IDDP International Day of Disabled People
Every year, on 3 December, IDDP is celebrated across the world promoting awareness of disability, rights of disabled people and the integration of disabled people into local communities. IDDP 2011 has a special significance, as it comes in the run up to the London Paralympics August 2012, showcasing the talent, ability and dedication of disabled athletes. To link with this event the theme for Remploy’s IDDP celebrations is “Aiming High - Achieving More”, which has relevance to Remploy, the Paralympics and promoting abilities of disabled people.
demonstrate our learning center and valuable courses to develop our employees to their maximum potential. Factory shop floor personnel were given responsibility for handing over the batons, each carries a case study and key IDDP messages. People received batons; Clive Davies of Pearce Transport, Ospreys and Swansea footballers, local schools and businesses. Anthony Coles of Dawnus Construction visited Sierra Leonne and handed the baton to children they are supporting in the community. Thank you for celebrating this important day.
Remploy furniture prepared for this year’s celebrations and got involved too, by taking part in planning activities and showcasing the talents of disabled people.Ysgol Hendre Special School came to site for work experience as well as other community trainees. Remploy furniture showcased first class products manufactured by our valued employees. We also had chance to Supporting Sierra Leonne community
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Site updates 2011/12 Blackburn Achievement Successful BSi 3 day audit, 9001 : Quality 14001 : Environment 18001 : Health and Safety New Charity Partnership Remploy and Self Unlimited : helping people with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible and to realise their full potential. The Self Unlimited partnership is to ensure that we maintain the most appropriate individually tailored services to help each person to make informed choices and to take as much control over their own life as possible.
Sheffield
Neath
Stephen Owen and the team Meet the Sheffield Lord Mayor at our IDDP
Relaying the Baton Pearce Transport receive the baton from the team in Neath, Port Talbot.
Important Information : Remploy Furniture have seen significant rises in fuel and transport costs over the past few years and to date we have managed not to pass this additional cost on to customers. With effect from the 1st March 2012, our revised delivery charges will come into effect. All orders over ÂŁ400 will continue to be delivered free of charge, however, orders under this value will incur a cost of ÂŁ60.
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Feature
Case Study Remploy furniture recently completed a major project, Longfield Academy. The new build will support 1150 students, including a leading Spectrum centre, dedicated to educating children with Autism. Included within the build is a new two-storey community sports hall, multi-gym, activity studio, theatre and dining facility.
Specialised Science and Arts Academy
Conference furniture
Teaching furniture
Product Loose furniture Fitted science, design + food technology rooms Library - LRC furniture Laboratory tables and stools For more information about Remploy Furniture call 0845 146 0512
Library - LRC reception and shelving
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