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Conntec - Mobile Communication Sunrise Holiday Homes Cleaning...a nuisance at times On your doorstep... Business can bank on Brouard Secure Gorse Lane
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Welcome We are pleased to announce that here at the Tendring Business Community Magazine we are celebrating our second anniversary with this, our ninth edition. I never cease to be amazed by all the interesting and innovative businesses that we have interacted with across the Tendring peninsula over the past two years. As always I would like to thank the TBCM team for their dedication that has gone into producing another issue and I would also like to thank and show appreciation to all the advertisers, and sponsors of the magazine whose continuing support is essential to this publication. Thanks also to all the members of staff at Charnallies, Clacton-on-Sea, where the our last networking event was held in July. My special thanks to Toby who I really did put on the spot, but I wanted the group to know about Charnallies all you can eat buffet breakfast every Sunday from 10:30am until 12:30pm for only £5.00 per person.
In this issue Conntec - Mobile Communication
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Sunrise Holiday Homes
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Our Voluntary Community
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Cleaning...a nuisance at times - GLC Cleaning
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On your doorstep...
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Business can bank on Brouard
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Relatives Relief
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Hidden Gem - Bluebird Tearooms
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Secure Gorse Lane
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Our next networking event celebrating our second anniversary will be held at The Waterfront in Harwich on 7th November from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. Further details can be found on the back cover. In this issue our ‘Focus On’ differs slightly by featuring a few places of interest that can be found ‘on your doorstep’. The Tendring area has a great deal to offer for days out and this issue highlights a small selection. Remember, if you have a good news story or blog that you would like to submit for a future edition for us to consider, please feel free to contact the team or myself. Regards Kevin Barnes Managing Director. TBCM Ltd The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Publishers. The Publishers cannot accept responsibility for the errors or omissions, although the utmost care is taken to ensure that the information contained is accurate and up to date. All rights reserved. © Copyright Tendring Business Community Magazine.
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Tendring Business Community Magazine: For two years we have been Delivering your message to the Business Community throughout Tendring and beyond.
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Networking with the Tendring Business Community Magazine:
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Conntec.co.uk is a leading provider of Technology hardware and Telecommunications services to business customers. We are a business that started its life in Clacton 15 years ago as an independent reseller of brand name computer technology and consumer electronics products online. However, over the last five years we have widened what we offer to customers as new technology and services have become available. In particular, we have focused on Mobility and Connectivity or in other words; we help businesses to save money on their mobile phone bills and get them connected via new technologies such as 4G mobile broadband. Sales Manager – Scott Appleton says, “We appreciate that there are now a plethora of different mobile communication products and services and companies just don’t have the time to research all the options. Our role is to understand what our customers need and then take on the job of finding the right solution at the right price”. As an independent provider we can offer: All major hardware manufacturers such as Samsung, Apple, Sony etc.
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unrise Holiday Homes are a family run static caravan dealership based in Weeley, Essex. We sell quality used and new homes for a variety of uses.
Whilst we supply our caravans nationally and Europe wide, our real speciality is off site sales for clients doing self build projects, home renovations, or for annex accommodation. As they are now being used more and more - the grey line between a ‘caravan’ and a ‘home’ is becoming lighter! We supply to the trade & public (from £500 to £150,000) and for any use; luxury homes, chicken coops, holiday letting lodges. We’ve sent them onto old barge boats and even across the planet to New Zealand! We also have one at our showground which we’ve converted into a music studio… sort of! The uses are endless and with this ‘green revolution’, more people are realising these could be the future to sustainable homes… Issue 9 Autumn 2014
We deliver all over the UK, as well as exporting to Holland, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Lithuania and many more places. Locally, we include free delivery within 100 miles on all of our stock, covering our good county and beyond. All of our caravans are gas & electric checked, serviced and valeted (inside and out), but our secret weapon is Nigel & his band of merry men… The ‘we’ll get it in’ team at Newfhouse Transport! Many customers want them sited in their gardens or on farm land with difficult access - the team specialise in finding the best way to get it in without damage and sited. Nigel will be more than happy to share his catalogue of stories with you, just don’t forget to make him a cuppa! We are a family business, and our primary goal is to supply good quality homes, at good prices and with great customer care. Our no pressure service is something hard to find these days, we’re here to help first, sell second! We like to think everyone leaves here with a smile and a belly full of tea!
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Our Voluntary Community Pioneer Sailing Trust Harker’s Yard is a purpose-built training facility which provides apprenticeships and work experience for young people wanting to enter the marine industry. Working on real projects in a real working environment, apprentices learn the skills needed to work with a variety of materials on a range of craft. The yard specialises in the restoration of historic vessels and manufactures the popular cold-moulded wooden east coast rowing gig. Pioneer Sailing Trust is affiliated to Colchester Institute and also has an on-site classroom to deliver formal aspects of the apprenticeship where apprentices gain a City and Guilds Diploma in marine construction, systems engineering and maintenance (boat building) Pioneer Sailing Trust will be holding interviews in September for the next intake of students. Please email your CV to info@pioneersailingtrust.org.uk along with a cover letter, or call 01206 303373 for more information. www.pioneersailingtrust.org.uk
Inclusion Ventures was established in 2004 in response to concerns about vulnerable young people in the West Clacton area. We offer young people a specialised staff team that understand the underlying issues that lead to young people to challenge. With respect and trust, we gradually encourage them to understand the responsibility that goes hand in hand with their rights. At our drop-ins we give young people something to take ownership of and gain a sense of belonging. We include young people in decision making and have a commitment to community based solutions. Young people are provided with a safe environment and interesting activities that they can take pride in. We offer opportunities for our young people to become responsible members of their community. We support education, develop health and wellbeing and increase aspiration. Our relationships with other local organisations enable us to liaise and provide a broad range of support. We are based at Coppins Hall Community Centre in Maldon Way, Clacton but also run sessions at Jaywick Resources Centre, Brooklands, Jaywick Base at 12 Brooklands Gardens and Jaywick Methodist Centre at Crossways. We run various sporting activities at other locations during the year and during school holidays. For further details on our organisation or our activities visit our web site at www.inclusionventures.co.uk or contact our office at Coppins Hall on 01255 476947.
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Cleaning…It can be
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hen arriving at work, all we require is a clean and tidy office. A presentable environment that our work-force can work in and our visitors / guests appreciate. The image of your business should reflect well to your potential client. If your premise is clean, tidy and organised – surely your operation is?
For some of our clients, this wasn’t the case before we attended their site, before we were awarded a contract, before we improved the standard. Cleaning and Facility services is what we do best but the correct management is essential. Staff have to be trained and understand how to perform the task. Communication
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FOCUS ON
On your doorstep... During the past two years, the TBCM team have met some incredible people who are involved in some wonderful projects throughout the Tendring Peninsula, not only are the people amazing but the places available to visit are incredibly interesting, informative and make for a fantastic day out. With so many great places to visit that are on your doorstep, the Focus On in this issue highlights a small selection of places of interest that are available locally.
East Essex Aviation Society, Point Clear The East Essex Aviation Society and Museum is housed in the historic Martello Tower at Point Clear. The museum has many items recovered from local aircraft crash sites, several displays, an extensive model collection and ‘Fred’s Workshop’ – where recovered crash site artefacts are cleaned and treated to prevent decay. You can also see the remains of the American P-51D Mustang flew by Lt. Raymond King, which crashed after a mechanical failure off the coast of Clacton, and also a mammoth bone that is over one million years old. Displays include a wide range of memorabilia, uniforms and equipment from the First
Mistley Place Park Animal Rescue Centre Mistley Place Park have over 2000 rescued animals at any one time. Those currently being looked after include goats, sheep, ducks, guinea pigs, dogs, chicken, cats, horses, pigs, rabbits and peacocks. They also have two South American alpacas called Izzy and Tiber. The park also has it’s own tearooms that offer great value meals, sandwiches, snacks and afternoon tea. Roast dinners are available on Wednesdays and Sundays, and on Fridays there is ‘chip-shop style’ fish and chips available.
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World War, Army, Navy, American Forces, the 479th Fighter Group,Home Front, Civil Defence and Royal Observer Corps, RAF, German, ATS and much more. Opening times: April-October Sundays 10am-2pm June-September Wednesday 10am-2pm The East Essex Aviation Society and Museum is located at Martello Tower, Point Clear, St Osyth, Essex, CO16 8NG. www.eastessexaviationsociety.org
There is a small entrance fee of £3.00 per person (children 3 years and under are free) for the animal park. This goes towards the running cost of the Animal Rescue Centre. Opening times: 10am until dusk daily Closed on Mondays (but open during school holidays) If you would like to visit, make a donation or enjoy the tearooms or to find out more, please contact: Mistley Place Park Animal Rescue Centre New Road Mistley CO11 1ER Tearooms: 01206 393 433 Email: info@mistleyplacepark.com
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Jaywick Martello Tower Jaywick Martello Tower supports creative collaborations relating to the themes of Community, Heritage and Environment that affect our lives today. Community - JMT taps into and supports Jaywick’s strong sense of community. With many local residents interested in volunteering and contributing to their local community, JMT acts as a central hub. JMT’s community is not limited to the local people of Jaywick, but also incorporates regional and global communities, not only in a physical but also in a virtual sense. Heritage - The history of JMT as a military fortification provides an exciting opportunity to work and communicate with the community. This alongside the wider history of Jaywick offers a rich mix for developing innovative heritage programmes within the spirit of community engagement, a spirit that has always existed here. Environment - The coastal location of JMT makes it an ideal site for creative exploration of our environment. JMT
offers a unique space and opportunity to research, inform and communicate with its broader community. It does so by dealing with environmental issues that not only impact on the local community, but also national and international communities. The ground floor houses an exhibition on the history of the Tower, the first floor is a temporary arts space and the roof provides a reading room and replica cannon to help bring the Tower to life. Admission Children: Free Adults: £1 Yearly pass: £3 (excludes events) Opening Hours Summer Opening (April to September) Wednesday to Sunday and bank holiday Mondays - 10am - 5pm Winter Opening (October and March) Saturdays and Sundays - 10.30am - 3.30pm For further information: Tel: 01255 822783 www.jaywickmartellotower.org Jaywick Martello Tower is located at The Promenade, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF
Seal Watching in Walton Backwaters Knowledgeable and experienced boatman Tony Haggis provides two hour long boat trips aboard the ‘Karina’ in Walton Backwaters, which includes the Hamford Water National Nature Reserve. The boat trip gives you the chance to see some of the most beautiful and stunning scenery that the Tendring peninsula has to offer. Alongside this is also the opportunity to see the grey and common seals that inhabit this part of the area. There are also a splendid variety of birds and wildlife to see. For more information or bookings please contact Tony Haggis on 07806 309460 or 07596 597615
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Businesses can bank on Brouard
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usinesses in Tendring are set to benefit from the appointment of a new specialist advisor.
The role is aimed at understanding company’s needs and providing information and advice - as well as facilitating growth and fostering resilience in the District’s economy. Andy Brouard is Tendring District Council’s (TDC) Business Advisor, a newly-created role within the Regeneration Team. He will be looking to establish better communication with companies and to help local firms develop a clear understanding of the support that is now available from the Council. Mr Brouard, 47, will also seek to understand the requirements of businesses in the District and will develop tailored support programmes that respond to their needs. “I am here to listen to our business community so that the Council can deliver tangible support which meets the specific needs of firms in Tendring,” he said. Mr Brouard comes to the Council from the banking sector where he worked for 25 years, mostly dealing with both large and small firms. He moved from the Channel Islands to the Tendring District last year.
Mick Page, Leader of TDC and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Inward Investment and Asset Management, said that this is the first of three new posts he promised to create after becoming Leader of the Council.
Andy Brouard
“I would like to welcome Andy to the Council and the Regeneration Team. His role is further evidence of our commitment to supporting local businesses and to enabling the sustainable growth of our economy.” he said. “We are looking to follow this up with the appointment of a Harwich and Dovercourt Officer and a Funding Officer in the very near future. “Firms in Tendring can be assured that we are open for business – and that we mean business.” Any company wanting to make contact with Mr Brouard can call him on 01255 686352 or by emailing abrouard@tendringdc.gov.uk 6/8/14
NEWSDESKS For further information on this press release contact Nigel Brown, Tendring District Council’s Communications Manager on 01255 686338.
Urgent warning to taxpayers in Tendring
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n urgent warning is being put out to ratepayers in Tendring in a bid to stop them paying out unnecessary cash.
Companies are contacting people about their Business Rates and offering to get them reductions for a fee. But no one needs to pay a firm to make any arrangements – they just need to contact Tendring District Council (TDC) if they want to discuss their bill. The Council has recently received a number of calls from ratepayers who have been contacted by a company. It led to some ending up with a bill of £399 plus VAT, which was total unnecessary. Paul Honeywood, TDC’s Cabinet Member for Housing, Benefits and Revenues, said everyone needs to be aware – and not be caught out. “If anyone is contacted by one of these companies and offered this service for a fee I suggest they contact us first before doing anything else,” he said. Issue 9 Autumn 2014
“No ratepayer needs to make any arrangement with any firm. If they are unsure about the business rates they pay they should speak directly to the Council.” One company has told people that they will be getting a bill from TDC in October and if they sign up with the firm they will get them out of paying. The next bills are not due to be issued until March 2015 (unless there is a change in circumstances for a ratepayer).
Cllr Paul Honeywood
Anyone wanting to call the TDC about their Business Rates should do so on 01255 686266. 18/8/14
NEWSDESKS For further information on this press release contact Nigel Brown, Tendring District Council’s Communications Manager on 01255 686338.
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Hidden Gem
Bluebird Tearooms Mother & daughter team Laura Sheffield & Sarah Witney have successfully created traditional tearooms providing a tranquil, cosy haven where customers can enjoy high quality food & beverages, with family run good old fashioned service.
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he ladies have added a modern twist to make them stand out above the rest - the diners can enjoy homemade food from eggs benedict or crumpets, to freshly baked cakes or luxury afternoon tea, and if they like the vintage shabby chic furniture they can buy that too!
Apart from a delicious range of cakes and lunches, they also offer a range of wheat, gluten & dairy free cakes & lunches. The ladies explain that as they were restoring the furniture, “we thought that others may love to do this too, so we run classes teaching others how to restore their own furniture. As we sell the furniture and pictures, it keeps the surroundings fresh, and there is always something new for customers to look at.”
Laura & Sarah named the Bluebird Tearooms after the fond memories of their Mum & Nan telling all the family stories about a bluebird who was always the hero of the tales. And the name is bringing good fortune as Bluebird Tearooms have already taken lots of group bookings for luxury afternoon tea parties for occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, hen days & other special events. They are also developing a retail section and welcome interest from local traders who may make items suitable for selling in the Tearooms.
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Secure Gorse Lane
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n appeal has been launched to continue the upgrade of the ageing CCTV cameras and recording equipment on the Gorse Lane Industrial Estate. GCS Fire & Security who installed the original system on the estate back in 1998 have already begun by upgrading two strategic cameras and two of the recorders to a Digital Hi Definition System and have replaced all of the Security Signage around the Estate. Managing Director Paul Dewing said “At least five more
of these cameras could use the upgrade to make Gorse Lane more secure. We would like to appeal to the other businesses on the estate to help with the funding of these upgrades. We are happy to install and monitor the cameras and it would be really good if we got enough funding to upgrade all twelve which would provide even better security.”
He stated “We need £4,000 to £5,000 to purchase
the equipment but would like to organise a night guard to monitor the cameras and patrol Gorse
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Lane between 8.00pm - 6.00am from our offices in Stephenson Road. Working with our associate Company Oakpark Security, this level of security would be available from as little as £1.20* a day.” For more information on how to get involved and register your support visit www.securegorselane.co.uk *Cost prediction based on 100 businesses contributing to financing a night watchman.
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Our 2nd Year Anniversary Networking Event We are pleased to announce that our 2nd year anniversary networking event will be held at Tendring’s Newest Venue, Sally’s Events Venue at The Waterfront in Dovercourt on Friday 7th November 2014. Sally’s is a purpose built events venue for every occasion and can cater for up to 160 guests for a full sit-down meal, or up to 200 guests for a buffet. The Waterfront is situated on the seaward side of the Harwich area in Dovercourt Bay. From the restaurant and bars and of course the patio area, there are unbroken views of Dovercourt Bay itself, the Harwich Harbour entrance and cliffs of Walton-on-the-Naze. As usual, this is a free to attend event for all advertisers and sponsors. (T&C’s apply) We welcome all Tendring based businesses to attend this quality networking event in a comfortable, relaxed with no pressure to buy environment, complimented with a buffet and welcome drink for all attendees at a cost of only £15 per head. This charge is payable in advance or by cash on the door. Please book early to avoid disappointment. There will be an opportunity to address and promote your organisation to the rest of the group. These slots are offered on a first come first served basis and can be booked in advance by emailing kevin@tbcm.info. Please also remember to bring any marketing collateral with you and a good supply of business cards.
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This event starts at 2:00pm and will finish at 5:00pm, a complimentary drink is available on arrival and further drinks can be purchased from the bar with a buffet available for all to enjoy this celebration networking event. Address and Sat Nav details: The Waterfront is located on Lower Marine Parade, Dovercourt, Harwich. Parking is available on site.
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