West Cheshire / North Wales Chamber of Commerce Directory 09

ANNUAL REPORT & DIRECTORY 2009 ISSUE 2

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INTRODUCTION n

INTRODUCTION

FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

It seems no time at all since I was first informed that one of the tasks of the Chief Executive Officer is to produce an introduction to the Chamber’s Annual Report. “You do not have to write as much as last year”!

This was a plaintive background call from the compiler of this year’s document. I will therefore, seek to obey the last order from the source of this request.

For many months now, as my knowledge of the Chamber and in parallel of its procedures, my confidence has increased. I have also been delivering a number of presentations throughout the region with the purpose of highlighting the organisation’s role in representing the business community to government, locally and throughout the region.

In so doing, the Chamber has been able to join forces with other BCC accredited Chambers, regional business organisations and partnerships, with the purpose of exchanging ideas and sharing good working practices. On such occasions I have asked whether local businesses and enterprises judge themselves to be “fit for purpose?” Following a somewhat muted response to this rather provocative question, a consensus has emerged that there is always merit from reviewing the business plan objectives in terms of achievement and/ or progress.

This exercise is likely when conducted to conclude that there is probably more than can and perhaps should be done. The true entrepreneur may just decide to “tough it out” but for a great many small and medium size enterprises there will be some questions concerning cash flow, profit, market penetration and indeed wealth generation.

If, as predicted, by some key figures from Government and the number of economists, the green shoots of some form of recovery should begin to show sometime in 2010. If this is indeed so, then perhaps now is the time that we should begin considering how best to fix our finances in preparation for 2010.

To begin this period of preparation it is frequently recommended that companies should consider setting in hand a business “health check” in order to determine whether their finances are fit for 2009. If in doing so you identify any or all of the following concerns then perhaps your Chamber of Commerce, through its strong and diverse membership base, can possibly of assistance? Should this not help you return to stability, the support from BCC (British Chamber of Commerce), may be able to provide SMEs with the advice that you are seeking. Help, certainly in the form of advice, may be on hand if:

If, in addition to being a Chamber member, you also have access to other business support organisations, then you may be able to tap into further sources. Alternatively, the Chamber would be pleased to do this on your behalf through a direct approach to the professional services that support the organisation. You will already be aware that Chamber membership entitles you to legal and H.R. support through designated help lines. There is more than can be done even in providing a service to assist members answer the more fundamental questions, this is especially so for the “startup” SMEs:

n you are concerned about your company’s

n How do I pay myself? n What records and data do I need to record? n How many bank accounts will I require or

relationship with its bankers; n does your financial contingency plan remain viable as the present recession deepens; n are you worried or concerned about your cash flow; n do you have problems with late payments from your clients; n are your suppliers financial stable; n are you perhaps thinking of going into partnership but are uncertain of your partner’s finances; n do you have adequate insurance cover; n are you familiar with the numerous ways of raising finance and securing grants.

The Chamber of Commerce clearly is not a panacea for solving all of these issues or questions but it does have access to a UK wide network of other Chambers through whom appropriate and objective advice may be found.

will one suffice? n How do I construct a convincing and

workable business plan? n What else do I need to be aware of?

There are many other points that could be included in this article but I am sure the reader has got my drift.

The Chamber’s “bottom line” with all this is that you need specialist advice or even support of a general nature. In this case in the first instance you need only pick up the telephone and call your Chamber of Commerce. It is this type of service that will help you confront and emerge from this period of recession.

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SOW SEEDS OF SUCCESS

by Robin Dillamore - Director of Dillamore & Co Ltd

For people like me who did not have a rural upbringing, farming metaphors are not always easy to understand. However, I think we would all agree that if you sow good seed you are more likely to produce good crops!

In the course of my career as a Chartered Accountant, I have observed that there is a “sowing” principle which operates in the business sphere as well: there are good seeds we can sow which will help us to ensure the future success of our business. When the economic climate is difficult, it is more important than ever to be sowing the right kinds of seed, even though we may be tempted to cut corners in moments of intense pressure.

It is not good to be alone One of these good seeds can be summed up in the phrase “it is not good to be alone”. Isolation can be a killer in the world of business.

When we are on our own, we are all capable of making decisions that we later realise were unwise or short-sighted. Even the most multi-talented entrepreneurs have areas of weakness or blind spots. For those of us in business on our own, it is especially important to identify people we can turn to for input and wisdom from time to time, and when key decisions need to be taken.

The Customer Comes Back Regular customers are the bread and butter of success. If we have regular customers, we will have a regular income stream, we can spend more time productively and less time looking for new business.

Of course, there are some customers we may not want to come back, if they do not echo our own standards. But with customers who share our values, a very positive process can take place which develops over time: n the relationship builds - and customers become friends n confidence increases - on both sides n familiarity grows - each gets to know the other’s needs.

Reasons why customers will come back So what seeds can we sow to encourage customers to come back to us again and again? Here are a few: 1. Benefit the other party: If we value every customer as an individual, they will notice the difference. Ask yourself: am I doing my job in such a way that each customer knows I care about him or her as a person?

2. Avoid shortcuts: In the short-run, these can save us time and money.

However, in the long-run if we take short-cuts, we will build a reputation for poor quality which will be hard to shake off.

3. Be sensitive to their requirements: This means taking the time to listen and find out what the customer needs. This will communicate that they are important to us, and also help ensure that our efforts are focused in the right direction.

4. Own up to mistakes: Out of fear of consequences, we may be tempted to try and hide our mistakes. However, customers will appreciate our honesty if we admit to errors. In fact, handled rightly, they can be an opportunity to build confidence, especially if the customer feels they have been fairly compensated for the problems they have experienced.

If we sow in this way, with the long term in mind, we will still find that some customers come and go. But over time, my experience is that by adopting this approach there results a situation with many customers in which: n there is mutual satisfaction, n the customer is happy to recommend our services, and n both parties prosper.

We expect an increased number of new businesses to be launched in the coming years, so in response to this we have produced a high-quality, user-friendly booklet called ‘Your New Business - An Accounting Guide’. Although it is aimed at people setting up a new business, the topics covered are also valuable for growing businesses.

There are sections on: n what records to keep n putting aside money for tax n business plans

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Looking back over the last year, reflecting upon the performance of the Chamber and the tumultuous events in the greater economy, it became clear to myself that both the Chamber of Commerce and the UK economy was likely to enter a renaissance period. For the Chamber, 2008 had been a year of considerable change, that has included the appointment of a new CEO last Easter followed by the refurbishment of the Chamber’s offices this heralded a fresh approach to the Chamber’s networking and events schedule. The result has been, a Chamber that is energised to become increasingly focussed upon the delivery of services to its Membership. For example, presently there is a greater emphasis being placed upon networking. This activity has subsequently generated new opportunities permitting firms to promote their business, meet new customers and source better suppliers. It is for this reason that above all else the events programme has proven increasingly popular over the last year. More than ever, the Chambers focus is on providing this type of facility. In support of this, Chamber has recently launched a web trading portal called “The Network Online”. This provision permits businesses to sign up their companies and to upload their profiles, with a map identifying their location in relation to other members. There are of course other services and benefits waiting in the wings to be presented to the membership in 2009 and 2010 and I am confident, that these once introduced will prove to be invaluable tools to both the SME and for larger Companies.

reports in the press concerning matters that are of concern to our Members. The Chamber was also part of a delegation that visited the Senedd in Cardiff to speak to the Assembly about the use of the Welsh language in business. Evidence was submitted on the potential impact of making use of the Welsh language compulsory for businesses in Wales.

In addition to these matters, the Chamber has also been represented on the Boards of Visit Chester and Cheshire, Chester Renaissance, North Wales Economic Forum and other such organisations in to help ensure that the business community in North Wales and West Cheshire continue to have a voice. As an accredited member of the BCC, the Chamber has regularly been invited to submit evidence to countless studies and surveys throughout the year as part of the evidence gathering process for the numerous projects featuring on the BCC’s lobbying agenda.

In this, the members have been most helpful in responding to the questionnaires published by the Chamber and I would like to express my gratitude to for such support on what is a vital aspect of Chamber membership.

Over the last year, the Chamber has been able to increase its media profile: commenting on the radio; appearances on the TV and numerous

Bob Williams Chief Executive

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As a final note, I would like to take the opportunity on behalf of the membership to express thanks to the Chamber staff for their hard work and support in 2008. Meanwhile the Chamber staff and I very much look forward to supporting the membership throughout the next twelve months.

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n MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP Looking back over past annual reports that we have published here at the Chamber, the membership summary always seems to begin with the phrase, “Membership is at the heart of everything that we do.” And we are happy to report that the new management, with all it’s ambitions for growth, has not forgotten this fact. Furthermore, one of the earliest acts of the new Chief Executive in 2008 was to commission a membership satisfaction survey.

It remains key to the success of the Chamber that it is constituent of a satisfied and well informed membership.

At the beginning of the year the Chamber had the opportunity to reinvent itself, to look at is systems, processes and membership package and analyse its past as an aid to better understand its future. It was at some point during this process of reinvention that the world economy suffered a bit of a shudder and then a rather loud bump as the wheels came off the bus, so to speak.

This left the Chamber well poised to make the best of what was to many a challenging situation. It was soon realised that the banking system and the property markets that had supported the economy so well and for so

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long had been rendered relatively impotent by a supernatural force christened the “Credit Crunch”, the Chamber set in hand measures and initiatives to help its members, continue to thrive through this difficult period. How was this accomplished? Well only weeks before the terrible news at Lehman Brothers almost brought the City to its knees, the Chamber some might say intuitively introduced the ‘Business Growth Clubs’ and Workshops.

Designed to bring members together to help one another grow their enterprises, they have become opportunities for the members to work together in order to survive.

One of the requirements that were established early on in the process of reinventing the Chamber was a requirement for an increased local presence. With a good, day to day working knowledge of the local business environment and an awareness of issues that were likely to be of concern to a local group of businesses. To this end we have introduced a programme of partnership working with local support organisations, to help us to have that little bit of extra local knowledge and parochial cachet. As a result, Business After Hours, a respected and well established networking

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organisation and business support agency in Winsford has been invited in to deliver the Chamber’s networking events and to act as the eyes and ears of the Chamber in Vale Royal, through the Vale Royal sub committee, tasked with dealing with matters of local concern. So far this has proven to be a most successful partnership and we look forward to it growing ever stronger in the region. Since then we have partnered up with Chester City Management and Mold Business Forum.

These two organisations are crucial to the health and future success of the businesses that they support. It is therefore a pleasure to be working so closely with them in helping to deliver a business support package and networking events programme that is are suited to their particular geography and nature of their business. Every new member that joins the Chamber contributes to the strength of the membership package. It is primarily for this reason that the Chamber has focussed its efforts on membership growth for the next year striving to attain that mystically attractive milestone of 1,000 members. We do not underestimate the size of this challenge.

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2008 has been a watershed year for the Chamber events calendar. All of the events that the Chamber hosts have been put under a microscope, to ensure that they are relevant and beneficial to the members. What is more, the Chamber events team has scrutinised every venue used to offer both the best value for money and suitability in which to network.

The highlight of the networking calendar last year was, as always, the Annual Dinner. Two hundred of the region’s leading business people attended this prestigious event at the luxurious Grosvenor Hotel in Chester. There was an excellent atmosphere of camaraderie in the room, if you remember, October had an air of doomsday about it and there was just a little of that Blitz Spirit enhanced by the occasion. Everyone was positive that this event

was an opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself in preparation for the hard slog that was judged to lie ahead fro the remainder of the year. The 2008 Annual Dinner must therefore surely be remembered as one of the best, the Chamber has hosted in recent times. New to 2008 was the Business Growth Club (BGCs), as mentioned in the membership chapter, the BGCs are proving to be just the right thing for the local business community. Such events

provide an opportunity for every company in attendance to promote their business to potential customers or trading partners. The attendance has really grown rapidly with each event proving more popular that the previous one. If you have not yet attended a business growth club, it surely must be time you gave it a try.

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n SERVICES

SERVICES The list of services and benefits that the Chamber provides has for the most part remained unchanged over the course of 2008. These include valuable free benefits such as the Chamber Legal package that provides ÂŁ670,000 of cover to all Chamber members for legal fees and expenses. This works in conjunction with the Chamber HR package which is a dedicated website with downloadable forms to help keep your HR

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administration current and compliant with a host of employment regulations. In addition to the website, is the invaluable provision of the 24hr free HR and Legal helpline that will provide the help that you need, when you need it. New services for 2008 include the Business Start Up pack from the BCC. This well thought out package of services and benefits is designed to help young organisations thrive. One of the key benefits

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of this package is three years free business banking for businesses trading less than 12 months. New too is the Chamber Network Online, this allows Businesses to promote themselves free of charge to other Chamber Members. The participation on this website has increased tremendously of late and according to most prognosticators is set to become the way much business is conducted in the future.

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As an independent business’ led organisation it is vital that the Chamber is able to represent the members’ views on a range of regulatory business issues that impact upon the wealth creating sector of the economy. This is ever more important in times of recession when Government may look at SMEs as an easy target for extra revenues in support of whatever bailout or stimulus package they may be considering. To this end membership of the British Chambers of Commerce organisation remains vital. The BCC works closely with each of its 50 member chambers nationwide, representing 100,000 businesses in the UK. This provides the combined membership with a very loud voice, in Westminster particularly, on policy issues. Early in 2008 the 2p per litre petrol tax was shelved, due in no small part to the activities of the BCC policy team.

Your Chamber is represented on a host of advisory boards, steering groups, councils, etc throughout West Cheshire and North Wales. This allows us to be tuned in at a local level to the activities and issues impacting on businesses within our region.

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n TRAINING

TRAINING The Chamber of Commerce has successfully provided training for several years and we continue to provide high-impact, on-target training and challenging consultancy.

The Chamber’s approach is sensible as we understand the realities of the current business environment and economic climate.

We are sensitive to the needs of business and appreciate that business strategies must be executed with a high level of commitment and competence. We bring ideas and inspiration, along with reliable tools and processes sharing the benefits of experience from a wide range of business sectors, from growing SMEs to large corporate organisations.

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During 2008 the Chamber has successfully organised almost 60 training programmes, training over 300 delegates. The Chamber’s aim, as always, is to continue to assist every member with their training and development requirements. All Chamber training seminars are delivered by fully accredited training providers, carried out at quality local venues.

The Chamber provides a vast scope of bespoke training programmes. We listen to the requirements of every business and design training programmes accordingly. With our experience in providing bespoke training solutions we have designed and delivered

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over 30 bespoke learning and development programmes to meet the needs of our members.

The Chamber of Commerce is here to offer support and guidance to assist in a businesses growth and success. We aspire to raise the amount of the training delivered in 2009. We have joined forces with West Cheshire College, to assist with further training opportunities for business delegates to obtain accredited and professional qualifications.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE

The Chamber continues to play an important role in international trade, working with local exporters to provide advice on all aspects of exporting.

Included in this is a certification and legalisation service and the provision of training courses. The certification work undertaken by the Chamber in 2008 resulted in the certification of 1,927 documents ranging from certificates of origin, HM Customs & Excise documents, agency agreements and health certificates. The certification service is also available online permitting exporters to submit their documents electronically to the Chamber and have them returned within a matter of hours.

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n PATRONS

PATRONS In 2008 the Chamber were fortunate to welcome three new Patrons into membership.

Gap Personnel, who had been patrons of the Chamber since May 2006, transferred their patronage to The Business Connection (TBC) in August 2008. The two organisations work very closely together and they determined that ‘TBC’ would be better placed to take advantage of the publicity associated with being a Patron of the Chamber of Commerce.

Based on Lower Bridge Street, The Business Connection is Chester’s longest established recruitment agency and one of the most experienced in delivering an outstanding service to clients and candidates across the North West. Specialising in the office staffing, contact centre and management sectors, they offer temporary, permanent and fixed term contract services.

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In May 2008, very shortly after the new CEO had taken office in the Chamber, West Cheshire College became patron members.

West Cheshire College was the first college in the North West to achieve the prestigious Training Quality Standard Award, with excellence in engineering just recognition of its responsiveness to employer need.

West Cheshire College brings a great deal of influence and experience in the skills and employability sector to the Chamber and this has proven to be a valuable resource when working on issues such as the new apprenticeships bill.

In December, Hill Dickinson, one of the world’s best known legal service providers joined the Chamber and became our latest Patron member. With its head office in Liverpool, Hill

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Dickinson has offices in London, Manchester and Chester and internationally in Singapore and Piraeus. Established in 1810 with a distinguished history having represented organisations such as White Star Lines after the Titanic disaster, Hill Dickinson brings a wealth of experience to the Chamber and plans to celebrate its bicentenary in 2010.

The Chamber would warmly welcome more members into patronage and limits the patron positions to one from every industry or sector.

It will be exciting to see who the Chamber’s next Patron Member will be. If you are interested in this opportunity to become more involved with the chamber, the Chief Executive will be happy to discuss the package and its benefits with you.

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COMMUNICATIONS Communications are vital to the business of the Chamber. Keeping in touch with such a large and diverse group of businesses is a challenge, albeit a rewarding one. Over the course of the last year a number of new initiatives were introduced, with the purpose of keeping the members better informed about what the Chamber is doing, what events are coming up and of the services being made available from the RDA and elsewhere. They all experienced a measure of

success but following a review the Chamber’s communications have been reduced to a small number of publications and other media.

Digital n Website n Email Broadcast

Print n Annual Report and Directory n Chamber Diary n The Business Magazine n Business Matters newsletter.

These will form the basis of communications with the members in 2009 and we welcome feedback from members on this most visible of our activities.

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n YOUNG CHAMBER

YOUNG CHAMBER Another important new initiative in the very busy period that was 2008 is the Young Chamber. The Young Chamber movement started a few years ago with the Isle of Wight Chamber, looking for a way to enrich the learning experience of young people on the Island by getting them involved with business activities while still in school. The YC project has since grown throughout England and this Chamber is working with YCUK to develop the project in Wales. Late in 2008 the West Cheshire Chamber received funding to run YCs with three schools in West Cheshire, an allocation that was in early 2009 increased to five. This presents an exciting new avenue of business for the Chamber, not to mention the rewarding experience that working with the young provides.

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“GIVE YOUR STRESS WINGS AND LET IT FLY AWAY”

Work stress is nothing new but nobody would argue that the current climate means that employees – and employers – are under more pressure than ever before.

Once someone starts to suffer from work related stress it’s a vicious circle which seems almost impossible to get out of, and worst case scenario can actually manifest itself into physical conditions.

Tips on how to deal with sinus problems – sometimes aggravated by office air conditioning – are also part of the session and again provide those who take part with valuable information.

That’s why a practical, relaxing and enjoyable way of dealing with this widespread problem is so welcome – and why one North West woman has come up with the perfect solution to this very real sign of the times.

Participants also learn about acupressure points and are shown where to apply pressure to ease eye and wrist strain for those who have been at a computer for long periods of time.

Sharon Stevens has been a qualified holistic therapist for almost a decade and through her company Essential Holisitics offers a wide range of therapies from aromatherapy massages to Indian head massages, from reflexology through to the use of Hopi ear candles.

The event ends with relaxation and guided meditation, before participants leave ready to face the world and armed with techniques to help them in the future.

Never one to rest on her laurels, Sharon is currently continuing with her studies with the ultimate aim of being able to add NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) to her portfolio of skills.

Recognising the problems caused by work related stress, Sharon has now put together a “Chill Out Time” programme aimed specifically at businesses and their staff to teach them ways to deal with the difficulties caused by every day life.

The session - which can last between two and three hours depending on individual requirements – involve an initial presentation by Sharon which teaches participants a range of highly useful self help techniques.

This includes “De-stressing At Your Desk,” a no-nonsense guide to getting through the day.

“I also inform delegates on the benefits of several essential oils and how useful they can be in dealing with stress,” said Sharon.

“While many people think essential oils are all about relaxing, there are oils which are great for stimulation, for example a few drops of peppermint oil on the collar helps to keep you alert, responsive and productive on those days when meetings are running back to back.”

Sharon’s sessions also include teaching techniques to facilitate selfapplied reflexology and guiding those present through easy massage movements, resulting in participants learning how to give simple back, hand and arm massage.

“We do need some pressure in the workplace, it’s what gives us drive, helps us to achieve and be productive,” said Sharon.

“It’s when the pressure is constant the body has little or no chance to relax and recover, this generally results in excessive stress.

That’s why these techniques are so useful, they help to prevent the overload from happening.”

The businesses which have already taken advantage of “Chill Out Time” have had nothing but praise for the results.

Feedback from delegates includes; “I now have coping mechanisms for work and for life”, “the atmosphere in the office has totally changed for the good” and “I have learnt new skills to cope with, identify and manage stress.”

Sharon is already finding “Chill Out Time” in demand by companies as part of team building activities but at the same time can tailor a session to companies of all sizes.

Each person leaves with an information pack which recaps the main points covered during the presentation, giving them everything they need to put the techniques learned into practice, until they become second nature to them.

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DIRECTORS Chairman John Newton Jones Snowdonia Cheese Company Snowdonia Cheese Company produces waxed, flavoured, truckles of cheese. Their Welsh cheeses have won national and international recognition at the British Cheese Awards, The True Taste Awards and the World Cheese Awards. Their award winning cheeses are available mail order through our website or through one of the 2000 independent shops they supply across the UK - please check our stockists list for further information.

Simon Edwards Aaron and Partners Specialise in employment law advice, company and commercial law, commercial property law and dispute resolution. In addition they provide specialist services such as planning, environmental, minerals and waste, transport and road haulage, warehousing, corporate finance, construction and insolvency. They also have a strong private client team that specialises in wills, trusts and tax work.

Aaron and Partners are based in Chester in Grosvenor Court.

Chris Naylor Peckforton Castle Set on a hillside above the rolling Cheshire Plain, Britain’s only intact medieval style castle is an ideal venue for celebrating those special occasions. From weddings to conferences, Christmas parties to relaxing leisure breaks,

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to 2009 and is the Non Executive Chairman of Bedfords Limited a company specialising in logistics for the publishing industry.

Greg Reed Bank of America Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small-and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and riskmanagement products and services. Bank of America is among the world’s leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world.

The company serves clients in more than 150 countries. Bank of America’s European credit card operations is based in Chester and employs almost 4,000 associates in the City.

Nigel Bruce Nigel Bruce Chartered Surveyor Nigel has been a director on the board of the Chamber for nearly thirty years and is currently promoting and also advising organisations with regard the development of small office units in rural areas. He feels strongly that local authority planning departments are in danger of turning all our small towns and villages into dormitories by ignoring the demand that there is for employment uses in rural areas and is acting for several small companies that are looking for premises away from the larger conurbations.

Iain McAulay Ardencaple Business Associates Iain McAulay has been a director of the Chamber for fifteen years. Iain has had a successful career in Regional Newspaper Publishing then joined Associated Newspapers Ltd at their London HQ (publishers of the Daily Mail) where he was involved in the launch of the Metro free newspaper, management development and a variety of projects. He was the Chairman of PalletFORCE plc from 2005

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Chief Executive Bob Williams Chamber of Commerce Following a full career in the Royal Navy that included the privilege of commanding a number of warships, Bob Williams joined the international Raw Cotton Trade Association of Liverpool as its Director General. He continued in this role for seven years. Returning to his home in Dumfries and Galloway, he then took up the post of Chairman of the region’s business association, tasked with introducing new initiatives aimed at increasing local prosperity. He then moved south to Cheshire, his home county, to take up the appointment as Chief Executive of this Chamber of Commerce.

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CHAMBER CONTACTS North Wales and West Cheshire Chambers of Commerce Reception 01244 669 988 Membership: Matthew Jensen m.jensen@cepnwchamber.org.uk International Trade: Dave Roberts d.roberts@cepnwchamber.org.uk Events: Angel Henderson-Gray a.henderson-gray@cepnwchamber.org.uk Marketing and Sponsorship: Matthew Jensen m.jensen@cepnwchamber.org.uk Training and Development: Christina Davies c.davies@cepnwchamber.org.uk Accounts: Sarah Jones s.jones@cepnwchamber.org.uk Website www.westcheshirechamber.org.uk www.northwaleschamber.org.uk

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SERVICES Export Certification The Chamber of Commerce offers an export certification service for European and Arab Certificates of Origin, invoices, customs documents relating to international trade. Trained staff are available to offer help and information that is needed to complete your export documentation successfully. Members receive a 50% discount on the certification of European Certificates of origin.

Online Presence All members are included free in the Chamber e-directory. This allows them to have a permanent presence on the internet as a part of the Chamber network of companies. Members are also able to cross trade with one another through the network online trading portal, the Network Online. Opportunities to advertise on the chamber website or to publish press releases are available.

Training and Development We offer a wide range of tailored bespoke training and structured prebookable courses via our management development programme and our portfolio of IT Courses including morning byte-size workshops. We also provide a complete range of export and import training.

Representation As the independent “Voice of Local Business�, the Chamber represents the views of the private sector at local, regional, national and European levels to influence government policies on issues that impact on business.

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NETWORKING Business Growth Clubs The Business Growth Clubs present a golden business opportunity for members to meet and develop business ideas in relaxed surroundings.

Over breakfast we offer you the opportunity to showcase your business and seek further enterprise within your trade. The aim is for as many businesses as possible to attend so we encourage members to bring guests and referrals to enrich the experience.

B2B Breakfasts and Lunches These informal networking events include a quality meal and an opportunity to hear presentations from fellow members on topical business subjects. They are an excellent way to make new contacts in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Member Hosted Networking These events are hosted by member companies. They give members an opportunity to showcase their premises and facilities whilst also promoting networking and business synergy.

Social Events The Chamber provides a variety of social events ranging from the Annual Dinner to gala evenings and ‘activity based’ sporting events such as golf and go-kart racing. These events are an ideal opportunity for members to relax and enjoy themselves with colleagues or clients.

Cheshire Network As a chamber member you can also participate in the networking events and services of the neighbouring Chambers in Congleton, Macclesfield, Warrington and South Cheshire. All you will pay is their usual member rate for that event.

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BENEFITS Chamber Payment Services The British Chambers of Commerce have negotiated with RBS Natwest, to bring members of Accredited Chambers a quality service for processing debit and credit cards at extremely competitive rates, with discounted terminal hire.

Chamber Fleet Assist Chamber Fleet Assist is a business service that provides AA’s roadside assistance services at greatly reduced rates to Chamber members, with discounts of up to 50% off the standard rates.

Chamber HR Chamber HR is a dedicated HR advice line supported by a comprehensive bespoke website. Get the advice and documentation you need to implement good HR practice.

The Chamber human resource solution Includes: n Unlimited access to 24 hour, seven day Chamber advice line for

Chamber Healthcare Chamber Healthcare presents you with a great healthcare plan to offer as an employment benefit in your company. The Chamber Primary Health Plan gives your employees money, up to set limits, towards the cost of their eyesight tests, new prescription glasses or contact lenses, dental treatment, physiotherapy and much more.

Chamber Utilities We can identify the best deals available on gas, electricity, bulk fuels, oils and lubricants. Eligible companies can also benefit from free government funded Carbon Trust surveys to cut costs through identifying and implementing energy efficient measures. Companies doing so are typically saving 10 to 30% off their energy bills, with minimal investment.

Chamber Connect Card The Chamber Connect Card is only available to members of BCC accredited Chambers allows you to receive a wide range of national discounts from top brands and local member to member discounts.

additional support. n A compliant contract of employment n A compliant employee handbook including a grievance and

disciplinary procedure n A compliant Health and safety policy n Access to over 150 downloadable policies, forms, documents, letters,

Private Medical Insurance Chamber Business Choice Healthcare is one of the UK’s leading providers of corporate healthcare plans and is particularly well placed to help organisations and companies to maintain a motivated and healthy workforce.

templates and fact sheets.

Chamber Legal Included in your chamber membership, up to £670 000 in legal expenses cover, covering all major legal expenses.

The service has been designed specifically for small businesses to include extra services such as a personal business assistance and a telephone employee assistance programme.

What’s more if you decide to continue your cover AXA will pay as much as 50% of your Chamber membership fees for the next 3 years!

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COMPUTER TRAINING – DOES IT PAY? Why invest in computer training? This is a question that is being asked across all business sectors from public sector organisations, blue chip multi-nationals down to SMEs and individuals.

From an organisations point of view, the training budget is an easy one to cut; however, according to research from the Cranford School of Management, investing in your current employees saves money and is more effective in driving the business forward than recruiting new skills. To simplify the question, yes training pays but it is important organisations and individuals alike choose the right training company for them and any training undertaking has a good return on investment. In the world of training, one size does not fit all.

This philosophy is one of the key drivers to the success of local training provider MCW Group Ltd who for the past 25 years has been working alongside all types of organisations from individuals looking to retrain or formalize their IT skills, through SMEs to multi-national companies and public sector organisations. Philippa Watts, Director of Training Services says “We believe in a partnership approach for our training programmes which enables the client to receive the training they need, in a learning style suitable for the delegates thus ensuring good return on investment and knowledge transfer between trainer and delegate”.

As expected from any professional IT company MCW holds many accreditations and has over the past 25 years seen its business grow from strength to strength. Following their acquisition by Keycom plc, MCW are extending their business into the Staffordshire area.

In recent years, the Chamber of Commerce and MCW have been working in partnership to deliver training courses at MCW’s purpose built training centre in Wrexham. These series of courses have been designed specifically for the Chamber membership. Philippa says “it is important in the current climate that local companies support each other, by offering professional training at affordable prices”.

The courses MCW offers are varied and cover all levels and versions including: n Microsoft Office Suite n Microsoft Project n PRINCE 2 and ITIL n Web Development courses including Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks and HTML n Adobe products including Photoshop and Illustrator n Other software including Crystal Reports and Visio n European Computer Driving Licence n Microsoft Certifications including for MS Office MOS and MCAS n Microsoft courses including SQL, Windows Server and Exchange Server For more information contact MCW directly quoting MCWCCD09 on 01978 340353 or email philippa@mcwgroup.co.uk

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TRAINING When it comes to furthering a business, especially when working on a budget, training is often the easiest way to achieve the desired results. Instead of the lengthy, and potentially costly, process of hiring extra members of staff, training existing members to a higher standard can be more beneficial.

It is very tempting when budgets are tight to take training off the agenda but in reality this is the very time to ensure that your staff have the maximum skills to do the job.

The only potential problem can be establishing which kind of training is best for your staff.

Different people learn in different ways, and to make the process as effective as possible it is worth learning which style of training will benefit each employee.

One way to find this out is with the use of personal development plans. These are commonly used to allow managers to discover what each employee would like to achieve from both their job and any subsequent training. Also, by establishing goals it provides a chance to ask which method of teaching that employee would prefer.

A common trap that managers fall into is assuming that each employee learns best through a lecture environment, similar to the way they might have learned at school. These may be cost effective – as you can send larger groups at once – however as they do not actively engage individual members their effectiveness is reduced.

Depending on what kind of training is needed, demonstrations can be an effective method to use, if this is appropriate for the kind of business. By actively engaging people it can lead to a greater understanding and a familiarity with a product or system.

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In a sales or customer service environment, role playing could be useful. Employees can play the role of either the customer or themselves, with a co-worker (or the training leader) taking the opposite role. Role plays can be good for understanding how to handle set scenarios once staff get over any reservations they might have about “performing” in front of colleagues.

A popular, and potentially very effective, way of training staff is to use a mentoring system.

These are more common when you have a new starter and want them to observe how they should be working, but can be just as useful to current staff.

Mentoring involves pairing up staff members in order to provide long term guidance. It differs from coaching, which is more immediate and directional, and allows for a more reactive approach. To get the most out of any potential partnership it is important to make sure guidelines are established from the beginning.

It is essential to make sure that both parties know how much time they are to spend with each other, and it is crucial that the mentor doesn’t let this become the main aspect of their job and allow it to consume too much of their time.

One man’s meat is another man’s poison – and that’s certainly true when it comes to training staff.

What works in one organisation may not necessarily work in another, which is why it’s worth considering talking to a recognised training provider who can create a bespoke training programme tailored to your staff and their needs.

There are any number of companies which can offer this service and which are often

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linked with an educational body who can provide training to fit in with work and lead to specific qualifications.

A good point of contact is the Learning and Skills Council which exists to make the UK workforce more skilled and therefore more productive.

The LSE offers a range of programmes and has an extensive list of service providers and also runs schemes such as Train to Gain to help employers of all sizes get the training and support they need.

When the training process is completed, it’s then time to try and work out how effective it has actually been. This evaluation stage could potentially be the most crucial, as it will help establish which method of training suits both your employees and your business.

One way is to review the impact of training on the employees’ performance. If the job is sales based then tracking the individual’s figures over a certain period of time is the easiest way to ascertain if training has helped.

Business Link suggests that you can measure a company’s performance through changes in staff turnover and whether customer complaints have reduced or increased, however to avoid complications it may be best talking to the employees themselves.

These are just a few of the training techniques and practices which can be used to enhance the abilities of your employees. There’s no right or wrong way to provide further education and support, and by sitting down and talking to individuals maybe you’ll learn a thing or two yourself!

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The Chamber of Commerce has successfully provided training for several years. We provide high-impact, on-target training, inspirational seminars, and facilitated workshops and challenging consultancy, we help you to get the results you want.

The Chamber’s approach is pragmatic; we understand the realities of the current business environment and economic climate.

We understand that business development strategies must be executed with a high level of commitment and competence. We bring ideas and inspiration, along with reliable tools and processes. We share the benefits of experience from a wide range of business sectors, from growing SMEs to large corporate organisations.

During the last year the CEPNW Chamber of Commerce has successfully organised almost 60 training programmes, training over 300 delegates.

The Chamber’s aim, as always, is to continue to assist every Chamber member with their training and development requirements and support them to our full capability. All Chamber training seminars are delivered by fully accredited training providers, carried out at quality local venues.

The Chamber provides a vast scope of bespoke training programmes. We listen to the requirements of every business and design training programmes accordingly. With our experience in providing bespoke training solutions we have designed and delivered

over 30 bespoke learning and development programme to meet the needs of regional businesses.

The Chamber of Commerce is here to offer support and guidance to assist in a businesses growth and success. We aspire to raise the amount of the training in 2009. We have joined forces with West Cheshire College, to assist with further training opportunities for business delegates, to obtain accredited and professional qualifications.

To demonstrate The Chamber of Commerce training quality and success, please see a small sample from our hundreds of testimonials: “Trainer – Excellent understanding of delegates and their requirements” Gary McArd, Owner/Manager - Dublcheck “Very informative and interesting, thoroughly enjoyable” Paula Hughes - Kingspan Limited “Very useful day with good venue. Mark Rowbotham gave a great presentation that was both interesting and relevant” Graeme Burns, QA Rep - Croft Engineering Services

“Took away many learning skills that I had not used before. I now feel I have a presentation structure for my business where I was at a complete loss before. Thank you!!!”

Pauline Carter, Manager - All About W8 “Excellent overview, many interesting pointers given in the direction of improvement” Jim Dubash - Tritech Group “The course was more informative that I thought it would be, and was definitely worth attending” Denise Littler - Knitmesh “I’ll use the information and techniques learnt to train other staff, implement some of the policies and draw up procedures” Claire Binns - Grosvenor Garden Centre “I feel I have gained a bit more confidence within my role, I found the negotiating and meetings part of the course to be of great interest” Nicola Wathan - Booksolve Computer Systems “A very helpful day, plenty of information to take home to read. Thank you” Diana Barbour, MD - Bolesworth Estate

“Excellent, enjoyable, informative day” Denise Chilton, Owner - Barceidillo

“Wonderful, very informative” Amanda Sudbury, Trainee Solicitor - Walker Smith Way Solicitors

“Course content was outstanding” Alan Pearson, Business Dev. Manager - Elmac Technologies

“Trainer was very good and explained everything” William Jackson - Chester Grosvenor Hotel & Spa

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WELCOME TO GLYNDŴR INNOVATIONS LTD In 2008 Glyndŵr University became the newest University in Wales, based in Wrexham and expanding the campus into Flintshire and Denbighshire, Glyndŵr University launched a new company in November 2008 – Glyndŵr Innovations Ltd.

As a new University we aim to inspire enterprise and support the business community right across the region.

Whether you need a day’s consultancy, a tailor-made course to support a specific need of the business or a longer term support programme – for example a Knowledge Transfer partnership with us, we offer the flexibility to meet your needs.

Our areas of expertise include science and technology, engineering, computing, digital art and design, business, health, language and translations, human resources and health and safety and many other areas.

Priding ourselves on our customer services records we have a wealth of expertise within the University, and through an ever growing range of services - Glyndwr Innovations can find and deliver the solutions for your business, quickly, effectively whilst delivering your business real value for money.

If you need a solution...Give us a call...we have a huge range of expertise to support the needs of your business and can offer complete flexibility!

Based on the Wrexham campus Glyndwr Innovations Ltd operates across North Wales, Mid Wales, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire actively promoting the services of the University to companies both large and small and also to the Public Sector.

Even if you don’t need our services just now – keep in touch and join one of our ever growing business networks where you can meet with experts from the University and Industry – open new doors and opportunities.

If we can help - drop us an e-mail at glyndwr-innovations@glyndwr.ac.uk Or For KTP information - call Sam on 01978 293183 For information on Consultancy Services - call Kim on 01978 293135 For Business Events and Networks - call Laura on 01978 293495 We look forward to working with you in the future.

Tony Hawkins Managing Director t.hawkins@glyndwr.ac.uk

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS There is a rich seam of knowledge, expertise and facilities in UK universities. Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) are opportunities for business to benefit directly from these resources and boost profitability in the process.

Glyndwr University will assist you every step of the way, to ensure your project gets off to a great start and delivers the results you need.

There are key types of KTP. The ‘Shorter KTP’, here an ‘Associate’ (qualified to HNC level) works with you for 10-40 weeks on a short term project that requires expertise not available within the Company.

The ‘Classic KTP’ in which a ‘Graduate KTP Associate’ partners with you for up to three years to work on a challenging, strategic project : A KTP can help you: n Find an innovative solution to help your organisation grow n Access qualified people to spearhead new project n Access experts who can help take your organisation forward.

Steps: n The first step is for you to identify a project that is strategically

important to your Company, which needs skilled manpower and additional knowledge.

n An appropriate Academic partner will be chosen to assist with the

project, having relevant experience in that particular field.

n We will then assist your Company and Academic partner to draw up a

project plan which will be your application for a KTP grant.

n Once the grant has been awarded we will assist you in the

recruitment process from a pool of talented individuals/graduates.

Or with the Shorter KTP you can use an existing employee.

If you want to invest in developing your organisation through partnering with a university, KTP projects are part funded by Government. For more information please contact Glyndwr Innovations on Glyndwr-innovations@glyndwr.ac.uk, or call Sam on 01978 293183 Business Events Glyndwr Innovations run a series of Business Events to network and build relationships with local and regional businesses, and contacts at Glyndwr University. We aim to provide valuable opportunities for you to gain introductions and information to help your businesses grow.

In addition to business breakfasts, seminars and dinners, the first Glyndwr University ‘Inspiring Enterprise Awards’ will take place on November 19th. If you can see your company or employees on stage receiving an award, nominations are open!

We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about any our events, or to nominate yourself or a company for an award please contact Laura on 01978 293495 or l.willington@glyndwr.ac.uk

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WHY CHOOSE PRIMARY CARE TRAINING? Primary Care Training was founded in 1999 to address the absence of professional and accessible training courses for the Care Sector in the UK. It has grown steadily to become a leading provider of serviceuser and employer led training with a wide portfolio of resources delivered to individuals and statutory, public, voluntary and private sector organisations.

Course Types

Our aim is to provide a range of courses which offer development routes and career paths within the healthcare sector. We have a portfolio of innovative public courses which we run in venues across the UK - we are also able to deliver these locally and custom them to your needs.

In addition we have a wide range of paediatric and distance learning courses which you can access with tutor support.

Many of our courses are accredited by awarding bodies such as CIEH, ASET and RSPH.

Distance Learning

Our distance learning courses offer an excellent way for people to access training and development without taking time away from the workplace.

All courses come with a learning book, which includes exercises to complete, and a set of multiple choice questions which are returned to us for assessment. Candidates will have the support of a tutor to contact during their course and a certificate is issued on successful completion of the course.

In-house Courses Our Trainers

Our established team of trainers are all professionals with comprehensive knowledge and backgrounds relevant to the courses which they deliver for us – most are nurses or pharmacists.

We don’t believe in recruiting generic trainers – you’ll find that our trainers add up-to-date information including changes in legislation, case studies and specific personal experience to deliver our courses.

Locations

The location of our trainers enables Primary Care Training to deliver training courses anywhere in the UK. Check our website to see courses that we’re running near you.

NVQ Centre

Primary Care Training has developed its own City & Guilds NVQ Centre specialising in Health and Social Care and Early Years NVQs at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Our assessors have a wide range of assessing skills within the NHS, care homes, domiciliary care including specialist areas such as spinal and acquired brain injuries.

Primary Care Training has a government Train to Gain contract with the Learning and Skills Council and which enables us to provide free or partial funding for many candidates.

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We can also deliver our courses at your workplace which can be more cost effective and more convenient.

With our extensive resources we are able to provide a wide range of training from specific half or full days to full induction programme or development courses.

A small selection of courses we offer are shown opposite. With our knowledge and expertise we can deliver a wide variety of other courses – please ask us if the course you want isn’t listed. n Abuse in the Workplace n Anxiety and Depression n Appointed Persons First Aid (full day) n Asthma n Advanced Medicines Management n Basic Food Hygiene n Care of the Dying and Bereaved n Care Planning n Cardiac Disease n Child Protection Awareness n Communication with Families n Counselling Skills n Dealing with Challenging Behaviours n Dementia and Dealing with Challenging

Behaviours n Dementia Care Awareness n Diabetes n Epilepsy n Equality and Diversity n Falls Awareness Risk and Prevention n First Aid Awareness

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n First Aid at Work (4 days) n First Aid at Work Refresher (2 days) n Health & Safety n Holistic Care n Infection Control n Introduction to Learning Disabilities n Introduction to Communication Skills n Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing n Moving and Handling – People and Objects n Medication Issues in the Care Environment n Medication Management n Medication Management in Children &

Young Adults n Mental Capacity Act n Mental Health n Nutrition in Dementia Care and the Elderly n Oncology and Palliative Care n Paediatric First Aid (12 hours) accredited n Palliative Care and Symptom Control n Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis n Person Centred Care n Protection of Vulnerable Adults n Risk Assessment n Self Harm n Stress Awareness in the Workplace n Wound Care

Paediatric First Aid

The Primary Care Training Paediatric First Aid Course is compliant with Ofsted requirements and is delivered by tutors of the highest calibre, with extensive experience in the childcare sector.

Training methods are completely flexible and can be changed to meet individual and group needs.

The Old Rectory, St. Mary’s Hill, Chester CH1 2DW Email: info@primarycaretg.co.uk Telephone: 01244 345 444

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Why traditional training does not work Have you ever wondered why staff returning from training courses seem full of good intentions but by the following week have often slipped back in to old working practices? The answer could be in the methods used in traditional training. Many training sessions focus on the skills without tackling the underlying mind set, attitude and behaviours and this type of training has a short lived effect. The result is people get disillusioned and resist going on courses.

These events are short, high energy sessions and feedback from delegates bear testimony to the effectiveness of the techniques learned. Within weeks and sometimes even days, attendees report benefits as diverse as ‘doubling business turnover’; improved relationships with colleagues; launching new businesses; stopping smoking and losing weight; plans to pay off mortgage in 10 not 20 years; better communications with partners and children.

To make long term changes, peoples’ attitudes and patterns of behaviour need to be affected and the motivation levels need to be addressed. By using the latest NLP strategies and techniques, Zeta Training & Development make sure that all delegates get the very most from their investment of money and probably more importantly – time.

In addition to these benefits, Women who Love Life! seminars are great fun with lots of girlie treats like chocolate, goody bags and great raffle prizes. It is also a fabulous opportunity to network with like minded women and become part of the ‘buddy support system’. To find out what Women who Love Life! events are in your area check out www.womenwholovelife.co.uk

They have recently launched a series of mini seminars and workshops for women, designed to empower and support women as they strive for success in both business and personal lives.

Branded ‘Women who Love Life!’, they deliver girl power to grown up women supporting them in areas such as business, finance, sales, relationships, health and confidence.

Using the same strategies in corporate training, topics such as management development, sales, customer care, telephone skills and time management are delivered. Zeta can also arrange Microsoft Office training at all levels.

Contact Zeta Training & Development on 01492 584577 or email zeta@zeta-training.co.uk. See page 82 for further details.

26 Connaught House, Riverside Business Park, Benarth Road, Conwy LL32 8UB l 01492 584577 l email: zeta@zeta-training.co.uk

Projects are notorious for costing more and taking longer than was originally expected...and then not necessarily delivering quite what was intended.

It is widely recognised that the key to a successful project is good Project Management. Whatever the nature of your projects, I can help you to ensure that they are well planned and managed by providing > Courses that introduce the general principles and techniques of Project Management > Tailored workshops that focus on the planning and management of your projects

Currently working with the CEPNW Chamber of Commerce

t: 07799 075906 | e: alison@alisonbarnes.co.uk 039

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“BUSINESS ISN’T ANY FUN UNLESS YOU ARE MAKING A WHACKING GREAT PROFIT” As a business owner or a managing director you may laugh at that statement, mainly as you know how tough it is to make a ‘whacking’ great profit! Is ‘making a profit’ the holy grail of business?

There is no doubt, a business is tough to grow, let alone to profit from, but why is that?

In the main it comes down to one thing; as a business owner you start a business because you are good operationally. It doesn’t matter what you do: accounting, IT, retailing, plumbing etc. You may also have another skill such as sales, marketing, people or finance. But the chances are though, you probably haven’t got all tools in the bag to get the job done of growing an extremely profitable business. You can see by the diagram entitled: The Entrepreneur’s Wealth Paradox, the relationship between all the different business skills and profit.

So who teaches you how to do all that? Whilst you are focused on the operational part of growing the business and ensuring the job is done right, the other parts of the business can be left to trundle on by trial and error.

This has the net result of profits being lost when a prospect walks out the door without spending money with you or even when they do, are they buying on price or haggling with you to throw in extras for free?

That is of course if your marketing is right to continually attract customers to you in the first place apart from being reliant on word of mouth to find them! Don’t get me wrong, word of mouth is great but the problem is that we end up with a group of customers who have all got similar profiles which include finance, so if one of your customer’s is cash strapped, they will all generally be struggling. So that is why you should continue your marketing activity, even in the good times, by finding the cost effective strategies which work for you.

The problem is that if you do not improve your skills your business will get stuck at a glass ceiling making the same profits on the same sales each year. (see ‘The Phases of Growth’ diagram) Now some of you may be ok with that but eventually, more competitors will crowd your market place putting your margins under pressure. So you need to keep your business moving and the right marketing and sales skills will also help you to get past the different growth phases. But it may not be about sales and marketing. It could be about not having the right people to come and work for you. Did you know that 42% of all new recruits fail within the first six months, costing an average of five times salary to the business?!

Finding the right people for the right part of the business cycle is an art. You don’t employ people who are good at starting projects to control an existing business day in day out, or use an existing team member who is good at controlling the business on an ongoing basis to come and work for you and start a new project. You have to find people with the right skills for the right part of the business cycle.

If you would like to know more about growing your profits and business wealth contact Gareth Emberton The Entrepreneur’s Coach Ltd. to find out if you qualify for FREE 90 minute consultation: gareth@the-entrepreneurs-coach.com or 0870 242 0761. www.the-entrepreneurs-coach.com

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TOP 100 COMPANIES COMPANY NAME

LINE OF BUSINESS

SGS Vernolab UK Ltd Oil analysis and technical support Vauxhall Motors Ltd Car manufacturers AMEC Nuclear Holdings Ltd Nuclear services private-sector company Cabot Carbon Ltd Marlowe Holdings Ltd Electrical wholesalers A T C Semitec Ltd Thermistors, thermostats and thermal fuses Borries Automotive and distribution industries Chelford Joinery Co. Ltd Joinery manufacturers Firow Propshafts Propshaft manufacturer Frank Roberts and Sons Ltd Bakers Gemini Automatic Doors Automatic door manufacturer Greenwood Lighting Ltd Electrical wholesalers H. Gordon and Co. Ltd Metal work and wire forming manufacturers Holly Tree Farm Shop Farm shop meat producers Intermark Leisure Ltd Swimming pool enclosure manufacturers Just-Chem Ltd Contract fillers of chemicals and aerosols Kandel and Jacobs Ltd Ladies clothing manufacturers Kane Computing Ltd Image processing services Northwich Industrial Roofing Ltd Industrial roofing and cladding specialists Pneumatics Steam Instrumentation Ltd Pneumatic equipment distributors R D B 93 Ltd Flexible remote control cables and accessories Stanfast Products Ltd Manhole covers manufacturers Stanlow Pallets Ltd Reconditioned pallet rebuilders and suppliers Surface Transforms P.L.C. Brake disc and pad manufacturers Turnkey Instruments Ltd Dust control and monitoring system manufacturers W R Roberts and Sons Scrap metal merchants Evc Compounds Ltd PVC compound manufacturers George Wimpey NW Ltd Building contractors Greif UK Ltd Industrial drum manufacturers Anderton Concrete Products Ltd Concrete products manufacturers ARCO Merseyside Safety and maintenance equipment suppliers Brock Civil Engineering Ltd Civil engineers and building developments Formes Alutek Ltd Aluminium windows and curtainwall manufacturers Laker Vent Engineering Ltd Engineering Projen P.L.C. Ltd Project management services Sud Chemie UK Ltd Chemicals and catalysts manufacturers Edmundson Electrical Ltd Electrical wholesalers Innospec Ltd Specialty chemicals Euroresins UK Ltd Glass fibre and plastic product distributors Geo L. Scott and Co. Ltd Steel laminations manufacturers Norkem Holdings P.L.C. Chemical traders Stirling Lloyd Group plc Waterproofing to the construction industry Alstom Combined Cycles International Ltd Electrical engineers and power station designers and constructors Bartec Paper and Packaging Flexible packaging converters

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Bose Ltd Channelwood Preservation Ltd European Spectrometry Systems I G Ashbrook Fluids Handling Ltd Jay Dee Windows Leyton Fasteners Ltd Mersey Signs Mersey Weigh Ltd PHS Associates Ltd Proteus Developments Sutton Refractory Services Ltd Tambour Doors Ltd The Bidding Consultancy Tiffanys Of Frodsham Whieldon Blythe A1 Storage Equipment UK Ltd ABLE Systems Ltd Barbour ABI Gage Engineering Ltd Harrisons (Poultry) Ltd Heraeus Noblelight Ltd M M Digital Ltd Mid Cheshire Construction Ltd Motor Body Care (Northwich) Ltd Proem IT Recruitment Townley Hughes and Co Ltd Brunner Mond Group Ltd Birtwisle and Co De La Rue Cash Systems Howard Basford Ltd Longfield Chemicals Holdings Ltd Oliver Valves Ltd Solvay Speciality Chemicals Ltd Syncreon Automotive UK Ltd Thor Specialities UK Ltd Two Mills Honda Ltd Booker Timber Cut To Size Brock P.L.C. Bucklow Garage Ltd Buildbase Ltd Cook Compression Ltd Diplomat Coffee and Vending Ltd Eric Johnson Of Northwich Ltd Eveque Leisure Equipment Ltd JEB Precision Ltd L R D Systems Ltd Odlings M C R Ltd Oleotec Ltd S G S Yarsley International Certification Services Ltd Same Day plc Texkimp Ltd Unicorn Ltd Voice Concept W. and T. Gibson Ltd Carillion Am Government Ltd. Bridgewater Paper Co. Ltd.

Speaker system distributors Timber engineering service Spectrometer services Valve distributors Window frame manufacturers Industrial fastener distributors Illuminated promotional reflective and vehicle livery signs manufacturers Manufacturing interim management Design consultants Refractory anchor manufacturers Door installators and repairers Public Sector Tenders Chocolate and confectionary suppliers Suppliers of all racking and shelving systems Electronic mini-printer manufacturers Sales lead construction industry Pipework erection and installation Manufacturers of poussin Manufacturer of infrared emitters and purpose built heating Printing suppliers Accident repair centre IT recruitment Design heating and ventilation engineers Chemical manufacturers Car sales retailers Customer service solutions specialists Accident repair agents Valve manufacturers PCC manufacturers Subassembly services Biocides chemical products textile and cosmetic preserves manufacturers Automobile showroom and sales Timber merchant Waste disposal contractors Used car and vehicles dealers Builders merchants Compressor valve engineers and valve reconditioning manufacturers Coffee ingredients and machinery distributors Electrical contractors, data cable and cable network installation Signs and leisure equipment manufacturers High precision, high quality machined components to customer specification Computer consultants and web developers Surface treatment manufacturers Manufacturer and supplier of oleo chemicals Environmental and quality assessment services Specialist same day delivery company Machinery manufacturers

Agricultural merchants Provision of intergrated highway services Newspaper printing services

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SUPPORTING & PROMOTING THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN THE NORTH WEST The importance of the chemical sector in the North West is illustrated by the fact that it contributes £1 billion to the regional economy. It is made up of over 800 companies and employs over 50,000 people directly and a further 150,000 in companies servicing the industry. In the region the industry is segmented into bulk/ petrochemicals, pharmaceutical supply chain, fine/ speciality chemicals, food and beverage components and formulated products. The North West, like the rest of the UK, has seen consolidation in bulk chemicals, but retains growth potential in other segments.

Particular centres of excellence in academic research and expertise include the universities of Bolton, Liverpool and Manchester as well as the Science and Technology Facilities Council at Daresbury. These have recently been brought together by the Knowledge Centre for Materials Chemistry, a virtual hub providing a single point of access for industry to a wide spectrum of multidisciplinary research in applied materials chemistry.

Chemicals Northwest

Chemicals Northwest is a non-profit organisation funded by industry and the NWDA and works to support chemical companies and to promote the industry as a whole. The forums attended by Chemicals Northwest help to shape policy and the direction of the sector, as well as helping to simplify offerings for industry from the public/ service sector.

Chemicals Northwest is tackling the following current issues facing the industry:

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Ageing workforce requiring up-skilling to achieve manufacturing efficiency Divestment/ ownership change diverting attention from future skills needs Short term focus Complexity of skills provider network

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Dramatic increases in energy prices and volatility Climate Change Globalisation REACH/ WFD/ Regulation burden Waste Management

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Low interest in science at schools Seen as ‘sunset industry’ career Enhanced public environmental awareness allied to lack of understanding of the industry and its role regarding everyday products.

In addition to assisting companies with solutions to the above issues, Chemicals Northwest provides the following services to its members: n n n n n n n

Disseminating relevant information for industry members (skills, funding, support, legislation) Monthly industry events and networking Industry marketing and publicity (newsletter, website, directory, PR, sponsorship) Individual projects encouraging innovation and sustainable development in companies Engaging with schools and young people about the benefits of entering the industry Linking businesses and research regionally, nationally and internationally Lobbying on behalf of the regional industry

To ensure that we are being representative of your company and supporting you in your business growth please join us and have your say on the work we undertake on your behalf.

Membership rates start at £125 + VAT. For a comprehensive list of member benefits and to join online go to www.chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk and choose membership. Alternatively call 01928 515678 or email projects@chemicalsnorthwest.org.uk

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n ATRIUM TRAINING

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

...A LOAD OF OLD BOLLARDS You can be forgiven for agreeing with the question above initially. But as we are only too aware, Health and Safety has now got to be at the forefront of any employer’s or employee’s mind.

But where do you start?

Not every organisation has the resources to employ a knowledgeable and experienced health and safety practitioner. However, lack of experience is not recognised in law as a defence for potential negligence.

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At Atrium, we can find a solution to suit you.

Established over 11 years ago, we deliver an exceptionally high standard in training to equip your people with the confidence, knowledge and skills to successfully tackle today’s workplace health and safety challenges.

We offer training in: n First Aid n General Health and Safety n Health and Safety for Managers n Manual Handling n Fire Training n COSHH n Food Safety n Occupational Health

Courses are delivered regularly at our training centre in Wrexham or we can deliver at your premises if you have a group of 10 or more.

If you require more guidance than just attending a course then our highly experienced consultancy team will be happy to work with you at a time and pace to suit you.

Atrium is a registered training provider with the HSE, CIEH and IOSH. 01978 660000 | office@atrium-uk.com | www.atrium-uk.com

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n RELOCATION

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There could be any number of reasons why you may be considering relocating your business –but no matter what the whys and wherefores is still constitutes a major change.

If you are planning to move, it’s worth making sure that you’re doing it for the right reasons and that you’ve evaluated all the advantages and disadvantages associated with such a major decision.

It could be as a cost cutting exercise, to try and reduce the amount you’re spending on renting your current premises. If costs are rising every year then your business could be in danger of increasing debt, or even collapse. It could be that you don’t have enough staff to warrant working in a larger building, and simply want to downsize to save money which could be invested elsewhere.

For example, if you relocate, how easy will it be for current employees to get to work? Is the new site close to any public transport links or with easy access to main roads? If workers have to travel further to work, or if their journey time increases, you may find that several decide to move on as well so that their commute doesn’t become troublesome or too time-consuming.

These aren’t the only reasons however. Many businesses simply move so that they are closer to their customer base, and others move on because they have become so successful they have simply outgrown their current base.

One advantage is that you could be moving to an area which is in need of extra jobs – particularly if you’re moving to a bigger building to increase your workforce.

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A factor which could influence your decision to move is the availability of grants and incentives in different areas. In the North West, grants are available for various businesses and employees. If you have an employee with a disability then you can apply for Government funding to cover advice and support in order to combat any work-related obstacles which may result. There are also several innovation incentives for small and medium-sized businesses which could help you progress.

How easy it is to relocate ultimately depends on the distance you are moving. If you’re moving a business to another part of the country then it is likely that you won’t be able to retain any existing staff, and the process becomes a lot more costly – especially if you employ a large number of people. If you’re simply running a small team in an office, relocating can be relatively hassle-free.

The process of moving is very similar to the process of establishing your business premises in the first place. You need to ensure that you’re

moving somewhere that would be able to sustain your company and that your new building has the same facilities. The last thing you want is to move to new premises and find out that there’s no internet connection, for example, or that the phone lines haven’t been installed yet.

What you have to ensure is that the move doesn’t affect the day-today running of your business. If need be you may have to outsource several aspects in order to make sure that your customers don’t notice a temporary decline in service. A potential pitfall of this process can be that if your customers don’t know you’re moving they could mistake any drop in quality to be permanent and take their business elsewhere.

Whatever your reasons, and whatever your final decision may be, relocating your business can be one of the most stressful things you ever do – but also the most rewarding. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly, but then again important decisions never are!

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WREXHAM REMAINS A SOUND INVESTMENT

Wrexham, situated at the centre of the North West England/North Wales region, has easy access to the urban areas of Manchester and Liverpool while also being a perfect base for exploring the stunning North Wales scenery.

It has progressed significantly in recent years and is now recognised as a major business, retail and leisure destination. It continues to attract investment and recently moved into the top 80 of retail destinations following the opening of a town centre shopping development.

The County, which has the town of the same name as its focal point, has excellent road and rail links to the rest of North Wales, the North West and Midlands of England, and direct train routes to London. The total population of Wrexham County Borough is 130,200, with 62,000 living in the town of Wrexham which is the largest in North Wales.

Commercially and industrially, Wrexham is a growth area and is the natural hub for the surrounding region. It is the main retailing centre in North Wales with the town being the main draw for a catchment area that extends across Flintshire, Denbighshire, rural Conwy, Gwynedd and much of Shropshire.

Multiple retailers in the town include Debenhams, Marks & Spencer, Next and Primark while Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda all have large supermarkets in the town. There is also a thriving independent retail sector with a wide range of boutiques and smaller stores offering superb service and variety. Wrexham ranks as the third largest retail centre in Wales after Cardiff and Swansea.

Wrexham emerged from the recession of the 1980’s with its traditional core heavy industries of coal and steel decimated but has confidently redefined itself as a centre for cutting edge technology. It is home to Sharp UK Manufacturing, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of photovoltaic solar panels and has one of the largest industrial estates in the UK home, to a number of household names as well as a plethora of smaller companies. The Council has also attracted a number of regeneration projects to the town centre with new retail parks complementing the traditional market town offer.

The latest addition is the Eagles Meadow mixed use development 4: Ground conductivity displayasover n FIGUREover encompassing 306,000 square feetanomaly of retail space well aassite with a buried solution featureStores (the resistivity section - black line residential and leisure offerings. such as M&S, Next and River through display is shown in Island have this taken the opportunity to Figure move to3)much bigger premises and now offer the people of the region a much greater choice of product. Other

big brands have opened premises in Wrexham for the first time including Debenhams, H&M, Starbucks, Bank and Jane Norman. In total, the additional retail floor space increases the town centre by about 25%.

In addition to increasing Wrexham’s retail offering, the development has added a new dimension to the town centre, creating an area in which families can spend their evenings at the ten pin bowling alley, the multiscreen cinema or in restaurants such as Pizza Express, Nando’s and Frankie & Benny’s.

Tourism generates £75m of revenue for the County which has two National Trust properties, Chirk Castle and Erddig, and the UNESCO World Heritage nominated Pontcysyllte Aqueduct at the heart of its offer. These are supported by a strong leisure offer including a multi-screen cinema, tenpin bowling alley, regional tennis centre, numerous restaurants, bars and country pubs as well as a National Hunt racecourse at Bangor-on-Dee, an athletics stadium, international football ground, several top quality golf clubs and unspoilt countryside in the Ceiriog Valley.

Wrexham is also home to Britain’s newest University, Glyndwr, and therefore has all the facilities that one would expect, including a conference centre, a regional hospital and a range of accommodation.

Such heavy investment in employment and infrastructure, given the current uncertain economic climate, shows the confidence that developers and retailers have in Wrexham’s ability to sustain growth during the current ‘credit crunch’, and is particularly encouraging in the light of the fact that projects in many other towns have been mothballed or put on hold.

Further evidence comes from the establishment of two new direct train services to London that both started in 2008.

Wrexham’s location, transport links, and reputation as a place to do business, means it remains a sound investment in these increasingly uncertain times.

Wrexham County Borough Council’s Economic Development department has a wide range of support available for businesses in the Wrexham area.

Our experienced and personable advisors understand the needs and requirements of businesses from start up to international companies.

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RECRUITMENT Making sure you’re bringing in the right employees can be one of the most stressful aspects of management. The team that you have under your control needs to be well-balanced and skilled enough to deal with any situation which may arise in your chosen field of work.

To begin with, an advertisement in a local paper is a good place to start.

Failing that, asking current employees if they know of anyone who would be suitable for the vacant role can bring up a few pleasant surprises.

If a local search doesn’t bring any applicants, or doesn’t produce applicants with the qualities you are looking for, then there are plenty of websites which feature listings for a small fee.

If you decide that you don’t have the time or the resources to dedicate to recruiting yourself, you could also think about hiring an employment agency. These specialise in filling vacancies and also have their own pool of potential employees which they can put forward for specific roles.

There’s no cost for candidates, however you will have to pay a fee to the agency when you eventually fill your role – normally a percentage of the employee’s annual salary. It’s always worth agreeing the costings beforehand, to ensure that there are no unpleasant surprises at the end.

One advantage of using an employment agency is that you can choose to take on their workers on a temporary basis, during which time the agency will pay the member of staff and take care of tax duties. You can then make a decision on retaining the agency worker based on their performance in the role. However, if you have a time frame in mind for recruitment and they aren’t able to find someone within that period then you’ve lost valuable time.

The next step is choosing how you want people to apply for your position.

Larger companies seem to prefer using application forms, however asking for CVs and a covering letter is fine too. Application forms are handy if you are looking for specific attributes or qualities, but you have to consider the cost involved in having enough printed to satisfy demand.

Also, some applicants can be put off by having to fill in a lengthy form to apply for a position.

Asking for CVs works well, although it can be quite time consuming to go through each applicant to compare their skills and qualities. A covering letter can also give you a good indication of whether or not they are right for the role.

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This, however, is only a small part of the recruitment process. Once you have had people applying for the position within your company, it is time to sort through the applications and invite people along for an interview.

Larger companies, for example those with a number of retail outlets, often only post positions on their own websites rather than external ones, and conduct telephone interviews via their head office before handing control over to individual stores. For smaller companies though, advance telephone interviews would be a drain on resources and not a practical solution – decisions regarding recruitment would therefore fall to the manager.

Whatever the hierarchy of a particular company, eventually there will be a formal face-to-face interview: again, there’s no hard and fast rule concerning how to conduct these and which applicant to hire. Quite a few managers will simply hire the candidate they feel confident about, regardless of how the interview goes or which qualifications they have.

In an interview situation, it sometimes helps to have a third party present to give unbiased advice afterwards. This is common practice in larger companies, where two or three people will often conduct an interview.

The advantage with this is that an assistant manager or someone from a different branch may offer an alternative perspective on a candidate, and

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it’s also someone to confer with in order to clarify any issues that may have arisen.

Again, some larger companies have a different approach. Instead of a telephone interview then a face-to-face interview, there can be a more informal group interview in-between. These can last up to six hours, and are used to gauge how well candidates cope with a group situation – especially with people they don’t know.

In a group interview, activities can be varied; some incorporate roleplays, whilst some prefer smaller group exercise. These can potentially be quite stressful for applicants, especially if there are a few members of staff surrounding the room making notes and observing. Obviously if this is the approach you’re going to take with recruitment, then it’s always worthwhile spending the first hour helping people get to know each other and introducing the observers and explaining their roles.

Once the interviews are done, then a decision must be made. As mentioned previously, a lot of managers simply hire based on instinct.

There’s no tried and tested formula for picking staff, however those who turn up on time and present themselves well are obvious contenders.

The decision lies with the manager, and only time will tell if it has been the right one.

n THE EXPORT MARKET

THE EXPORT MARKET When it comes to maximising profits and reaching a wider customer base, it may well be worth looking at the export market. While it’s true that exporting goods overseas can be profitable, it can be an expensive and time consuming way to try and reach more people but for those with the right kind of products and services, it is well worth the effort.

One of the off-putting factors for some companies is the amount of paperwork that needs to be filled in before you can trade

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internationally. Without the right paperwork deals can be delayed or even cancelled, and it’s up to businesses to make sure the right documentation is available.

Depending on the kind of trading you are planning on, an export licence may also be required. This is mainly to control exports of chemicals and military technology, which some countries have restrictions on. Generally if you’re staying within the EU then this isn’t a problem, and items can be exported without

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any kind of customs controls or charges. It’s when you go further afield that it can get more complicated.

For a start, you’ll have to declare your exports to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which can now be done electronically. The VAT system is different situation too, exports are generally zero-rated but you will need to keep hold of any invoices and proof of export so that you can show that they’ve left the country so aren’t liable for the VAT.

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Other documentation differs depending on the country you’re exporting to, but you must have a clear written contract between yourself and any other party involved detailing exactly where your goods are going.

There can also be different requirements for the exporting and importing countries, and you must have all the right documentation to satisfy both sides. If you’re sending items to a nonEnglish speaking country then its also be polite to provide documents in the local language.

If you’re planning on selling only to a specific country outside the UK then doing your research to determine which country is right for you is essential. A lot of this can be done online now as most businesses have a web presence, however when you make a decision it’s also worth paying a visit out there yourself to make sure the market is right for you.

out how the usual business practices for the country in question.

A little bit of research goes a long way but can make the difference between a good company and a bad one. If customers know that they can look overseas for a reliable alternative then there is definitely the potential for a lot of new business.

Dealing with customers who speak a different language can increase the likelihood of confusion, and it’s always worthwhile finding

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

If you’ve spent any amount of time watching television you’ve probably noticed adverts for lawyers and solicitors looking for cases concerning people who have had a slip or a fall which wasn’t their fault. They profess to being able to identify the source of these “accidents” and gain compensation for the victim.

By attributing every minor slip or fall to an employer, these have the potential to cost companies vast sums of money whenever a case is made. Not only that, but an unsafe work environment also poses a great risk to employees and can severely reduce the morale of staff who won’t be happy working somewhere which could cause them physical harm.

By improving health and safety in the workplace, you can also help cut down on absenteeism; in 2007/08 six million days were lost due to workplace injury, and a further 28 million due to work-related ill health.

But how can you help make your company a safer place to work?

Firstly, you could provide training to help your workers deal with any potentially risky situations. If the job you’re asking employees to do involves lifting or carrying anything heavy, then without the proper advice yours could end up contributing to the 1,342,000 days that were lost through handling, lifting or carrying.

However in order to ascertain which aspects of the job need controlling and monitoring, you will need to fill out a risk assessment. You can download these for free from the Health and Safety Executive’s website.

you’ll need to make sure that workers know the correct way to carry equipment, and for office environments you’ll have to make sure that desks and chairs are of the correct height – with adjustable posture controls – so that employees don’t hurt or strain themselves.

These may seem straight forward or like common sense, but by identifying these basic problems you can then ensure that nothing more serious occurs. Again, there is a guide to the more common risks on the Health and Safety Executive’s website.

Once you have identified the hazards in your workplace, it simply becomes a matter of making sure that the risks are minimised so that no-one gets harmed as a result. This might include putting proper training in place so that members of staff know the correct procedure for lifting and carrying items.

If an accident does occur, and a claim is made against your company, then one of the first things investigators will look for is your risk assessment. These don’t have to be watertight, but they do have to be suitable and sufficient. They’ll be looking to make sure that the risk was assessed, that the precautions are reasonable, and that staff are aware of the procedure involving that specific risk.

Following these basic rules could save you endless problems in the long term and by also making sure that your staff know what is expected of them in the workplace you could help minimise any legal costs if any accidents do occur.

A risk assessment is simply a way of detailing all the dangers associated with your particular place of work; for warehouse environments

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n ALCONTROL LABORATORIES

30 YEARS OF GLOBAL EXPERIENCE...

ALcontrol Laboratories is Europe’s largest independent provider of laboratory testing services for the environmental, construction, food and associated sectors. Each year, we carry out many millions of test procedures on soils, water, food, oil and air, providing results that will enable you to manage your business operations effectively whilst complying with the latest international and national legislation and standards.

Our pan-European network of 30 specialised laboratories and customer service centres, with over 100 sample collection points and a staff of more than 2,000 people, enables us to offer you the skills, experience and resources that meet the needs of your organisation, today, tomorrow and into the future.

DEDICATED UK & IRELAND TESTING SERVICES Located at Hawarden, North Wales, we have the largest environmental laboratory facilities to be found in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of tests to help you identify potential contamination in soils, waters and effluents. Services to the environmental sector cover a range of analyses including: n TPH CWG n TPH, PAHs, phenols, PCBs, pesticides and herbicides n Metals and anions n WAC testing n VOCs and SVOCs including or excluding TICs n BOD, COD, TSS, dissolved gases, physical parameters n Asbestos

CONTACT DETAILS: Hazel Davidson - Technical Sales Manager email: hazel.davidson@alcontrol.com Address: Units 7 & 8, Hawarden Business Park, Deeside, CH5 3US

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QUALITY, SPEED AND RELIABILITY Speed of operation, with quality and consistency of results, are key to our laboratory operations. We have developed innovative production processes that enable us to complete laboratory tests in the shortest possible time, whilst meeting the standards demanded by ISO 17025 and MCERTS. Typically, test results are complete within 5 to 7 working days, with the option of a priority service reducing test times even further.

SERVICE AND SUPPORT At ALcontrol Laboratories we offer a full range of support services, designed to make the entire test and reporting process as rapid and simple as possible. Our complete service includes the supply of bottles, collection of samples, transportation, testing, electronic delivery of results and technical advice and guidance.

In addition, we can provide on-site support, helping your team with correct sample gathering and analysis and documentation.

ON-LINE SERVICES Similarly, our unique @mis online system gives you instant access to all of your test data. With @mis you can place an order, schedule your tests, check the progress of each test and download tests results quickly and simply. @mis is a powerful tool that will improve the productivity and performance of your survey, inspection and environmental teams. online@alcontrol.com Tel: 01244 528700 Fax: 01244 528701 Email: Hawarden.sales@alcontrol.com Website: www.alcontrol.com

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THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS – HOW TO ENSURE YOUR DATA IS FIT FOR PURPOSE Environmental laboratories play a major part in ensuring the safety of our environment, but the scope and emphasis of the analysis is changing, particularly in line with recent legislation. Consultants, contractors, landfill operators, and plant managers are often faced with a bewildering range of testing, and it can be difficult to identify the most appropriate tests for specific sites, monitoring discharges, or defining the progress of individual remediation treatments. is a requirement of the contract review section of ISO 17025. Does the laboratory have adequate cold storage? Is the temperature of the samples on receipt recorded? n Turnaround times from the laboratory can be vital. Discussions with the

laboratory are needed to ensure the client is aware of what is possible, and the samples can then be processed on a priority basis as required. n Landfill legislation - it is now becoming more cost effective to remediate

on site, rather than to dispose of material off site. More basic screening tests may be sufficient for this – for example a rapid TPH C6 – 40 screen may be adequate. Can the laboratory provide 24 hour turnaround? n OSM (Operator Self Monitoring) is now being phased in by the EA, and

this will lead to Plant Managers taking responsibility for monitoring effluent discharges – does your laboratory cover the range of tests needed? n Sampling – there are several areas in taking the samples where the

It is helpful to highlight some items which a client should be identifying when he/she selects a laboratory or defines a suite of testing. The following are some of the important issues, based on frequently asked questions: n The laboratory should be accredited to both ISO 17025 and to

MCERTS (Environment Agency’s Monitoring Certification Scheme) for the appropriate materials. However, it is also important to ensure the scope of testing covers a wide range of parameters – some laboratories are only accredited for a very small number of tests. n Accredited laboratories all participate in proficiency testing schemes

such as Contest and Aquacheck, and the data should be available on request from the laboratory. Again, check the range of parameters in which the laboratory participates is important – some will not submit data for the more difficult analyses.

client can improve the quality of the data received from the laboratory.

Examples of these include always taking separate subsamples for volatiles in 40 ml vials (waters) or small jars (soils). These should have no headspace, and should be taken in duplicate. Water samples for BOD analysis should be taken in a separate 250 ml bottle with no headspace, in order to maintain the level of dissolved oxygen. Samples should be kept cold, so a plentiful supply of frozen icepacks is essential, and samples should be despatched to the laboratory as soon as possible, and not stockpiled on site. If metals are required on waters, these should be filtered on site through a 0.45 micron filter before being added to preserved bottles.

The main recommendation for clients is to talk to your laboratory – their skillbase and knowledge is extensive. At ALcontrol Laboratories, there is a team of specialists who can assist in site specific problems and then suggest the best solution for your needs. This is supported by a monthly programme of technical seminars which provides young consultants with a good basis for understanding the analysis. Make use of this expertise and ensure the data obtained is both meaningful and value for money.

n Customer service – does the laboratory provide a technical support

service, giving advice on which tests are most appropriate, or assisting with the interpretation of the data? Can the laboratory provide training for your staff in understanding the data? n Despite the implementation of MCERTS, it is still possible to send

samples to different laboratories and obtain different results, particularly with the less well defined analyses such as TPH (total petroleum hydrocarbons. The preparation of sample is crucial, e.g. for soils, are they analysed on wet or dry? Which solvent is used? These factors are crucial. n Does the laboratory supply bottles with preservatives already added?

4: Ground conductivity display over a site(BS n FIGURE Recently published standards on holdinganomaly times and sample storage with buriedand solution feature resistivity section - black 5667 fora waters BS 18152 for(the soils) emphasize the need forline the-use through this display is shown in Figure 3) How does the laboratory of preservatives, particularly for water samples. monitor holding times? Is the client informed if these are exceeded? This

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ENERGY ENVIRONMENT We’re all aware of the words ‘climate change’, some of us are already being affected in our business either as a challenge or as an opportunity.

Business in the UK is suffering from an economic crises on top of the environmental crisis so there is every reason to want to cut costs and increase profitability. Using less energy to produce goods or services and/or installing more energy efficient machinery are obvious ways to cut costs and reduce pollution. Using half-hourly metering to see when and where savings can be made is simple and easy to do.

A few years ago scientists and environmentalists put their heads together to come up with several possible scenarios of what might happen to the world as a result of our polluting habits.

increased insurance charges, the demands of staff, customers, legislators, suppliers and so on.

It isn’t all doom and gloom though.

Crisis make us think and rouse our imaginations to reduce how much pollution we create, generate energy (electricity, heat, cooling) from non fossil fuels, to work with our neighbours, and make us see the opportunities all around us. To work smarter.

n If you want to make your own power – can you use your own or your

neighbour’s waste / by-products to generate it?; n Do you have energy sources you’re not using fully – that could

n If things stayed the same, pollution increases, health gets worse,

climate change happens, damage from storms, droughts, crop failures, population migration, economy suffers. n If we got ‘greener’, pollution might start to drop, health might stay the same, climate change would still happen but more slowly and be less damaging, there would be some population migration and economic changes. n If things got worse, pollution rises, health gets much worse, climate change is faster and more damaging, ecological systems will failure, populations will collapse, and the global economy would be devastated.

Every business needs to carry out its own risk assessment, to think clearly about how it will be affected by weather events (floods, snow, excessive heat etc), rising transport costs, health challenges (insects are already bringing Mediterranean diseases into southern England),

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generate energy you could sell? (renewable energy generation from rivers, green or animal waste –etc) n Or do you have the expertise to design, install or run renewable energy plants? n Can you save money and other resources by redesigning and reducing your packaging? n If your neighbour needs new equipment – are you supplying energy efficient models? n If someone down the road decides to reconfigure their premises – can you design and/or build them an energy efficient version with renewable energy generation on site? n Are you aware of social movements such as growing and buying local? n Do you work with local social enterprises? n If a business in the next County wants an energy survey – can you offer that service?

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n If you’re paying high costs to heat and light your offices – can your

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staff work from home? n Can you ‘office share’? n If you’re hauling goods up and down the country – do you make sure you’re always full?

Many businesses have already got together with other business and government bodies to reduce their costs, reduce their environmental impact and/or generate their own energy. For example...

These ideas are common sense and businesses across the UK are coming up with solutions...working together...making money...and reducing their impact on the environment.

There are hundreds of businesses in the Chester and North Wales area delivering environmental and sustainable energy solutions. Here are just a few, from large conglomerates to one man bands demonstrating the richness and diversity of expertise right on our doorstep. n Axiom Analytical Laboratories Limited n Capita Symonds n Centre for Alternative Technologies n Closed Loop Recycling n CRT Recycling n Dulas Ltd n Eb-Sol n Energetix Group n Faber Maunsell. n Griffiths Green Heat n Groundwork Cheshire n Jones Bros Ruthin n Peel Holdings

n Kronospan Holdings Ltd + Carbon Trust + Environment Agency n Ineos ChlorVinyls n UPM Shotton n White Moss Horticulture + WRAP

Useful advisory groups we mustn’t forget: n Carbon Trust n Environment Agency n Envirowise n Net Regs n NISP n WRAP n Sustainable Development Commission n Sustainable Towns Initiative

Climate change is happening, what we do now will determine how we survive, and if our grandchildren have a world they want to survive in.

Delia A Quigley MBA MSc FCMI MIED MIBC AIEMA www.deliaquigley.co.uk

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SCANNING THE SUBSURFACE - GEOPHYSICAL SOLUTIONS Developing a brownfield site not knowing what might lie in the ground is like playing Russian roulette - sometimes you win, other times you lose - big time! Such an approach does not make business sense and technically it is negligent. But how can you identify potential problems without having to dig up the entire place and at the same time satisfy the Environment Agency?

One answer is to use geophysical surveys to scan the ground to identify anomalies that can then be investigated using intrusive methods. This has the overall benefit of covering as much of a site as possible, typically >85% by area. As long as there is a contrast in the physico-chemical properties of the targets being sought relative to the background, and the targets have a reasonable physical size, it is likely that the geophysical methods will detect the features required.

Modern geophysical equipment is capable of acquiring a great deal of data very quickly, typically covering anywhere from 1-4 ha per day, dependent upon the technique and spatial sampling used. Methods are deployed typically over the ground surface, some just by carrying the equipment and without it having to be in contact with the ground (Figure 1). Other techniques require small sensors to be placed on the ground or dragged along the surface, such as in Ground Penetrating Radar.

Electro-Magnetic methods can be used to identify conductivity anomalies (Figure 2; some types of contamination, metal pipes, ash, culverts, cellars, voids, mineshafts, etc.) and magnetic methods materials that disturb the Earth’s magnetic field (ferrous metal, non-metallic materials

n FIGURE 2: Ground conductivity anomaly display showing key buried features

n FIGURE 1: Collecting magnetic data Where anomalies are identified an experienced interpreter should be able to give an indication as to what is causing the anomaly, how big the feature is and possibly its depth. Computer modelling can give a better idea and also an indication as to the limitations of the detectability. Some larger anomalies may mask the presence of smaller more subtle features.

Using geophysical methods will help to reduce the risk of missing important and potentially costly in-ground features. Not everything from a site’s industrial past will feature in a desk study. Discovering that a cave exists at the same location as you intend to place the base of a major load-bearing pad once you have started construction could cost many tens of thousands of pounds. Failure to recognise subsurface contamination may result in the Environment Agency stopping you from developing your site. Missing an underground tar tank could cost hundreds of thousands of pounds and months of delay in your construction programme. One client was told to strip a 3 m layer off his entire building site due to the presence of buried chicken carcases. All the material removed was to be treated as hazardous waste at great expense. However, once a geophysical survey had been completed it was possible to identify trenches in which the carcases had been buried, about 10% of the site by area, thereby reducing the amount of special waste to be removed by over 80%. Can you afford not to use geophysical methods? such as ash, bricks, clinker, etc.). When both methods are used on the same site they can be particularly effective at helping to identify the types of materials causing the geophysical anomalies. Micro-gravity is very good for detecting shallow voids (caves, mine workings, solution features). Seismic methods can be used to image bedrock at significant depth and provide information about the ease of excavating material present. Electrical resistivity methods are excellent at imaging through closed landfills and mapping leachate plumes, which can also be monitored to see how they change with time, as well as mapping solution features (Figure 3).

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The larger the site and the more comprehensive the investigation, the cheaper the survey becomes in relative terms. Typically contracting costs are of the order of £1,200-£2,500 per day for site work, with mobilisation and reporting costs on top. However, the field work should be the means to the end and the data analysis and detailed integrated interpretation should be the ultimate objective of any survey. A complete package including site supervision and interpretation can cost £2,500£5,000 per day of site work, depending on the complexity of the investigation, but expect cost benefits to be perhaps double to ten times these figures.

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n FIGURE 3: Electrical resistivity section showing a solution feature in Chalk bedrock buried beneath overburden. This slice is along a profile across the middle of the ground conductivity display in Figure 4.

In the UK there are some 15-20 geophysical contractors, ranging from one-man bands through to more established and more professional outfits with significant staff numbers and their own equipment.

Choosing between contractors, let alone deciding on what geophysical techniques should be used and how the survey should be designed, can be a daunting task to the inexperienced. Independent Engineering Geophysical Advisers (EGA) in the form of geophysical consultants have been recommended by the guidelines issued by the Geological Society/ CIRIA in 2002. These organisations, which should be independent of any contractors, should be able to provide objective advice to clients and help design the survey and supervise it. Experience over many years indicates that there is a far higher probability of the survey achieving its objectives and the client being satisfied with the outcome when there is a partnership between the client, the EGA geophysical consultant and the geophysical contractor. Leaving a contractor to design and undertake a survey on their own can be a recipe for problems. Similarly, an inexperienced client who chooses to design their own survey will more often than not make big mistakes that will jeopardise the entire survey and waste money as a result. In the worst case, it could lead to people being killed. For example, had it not been for one geophysical survey, a property developer could have excavated foundations using a mechanical digger not knowing that there was a 133 kV underground cable present. As a result, a very careful hand excavation was made exposing the cable safely. Even the utility company had not known it was still there and live!

Geophysical surveys improve the technical reliability of ground investigations when used in conjunction with appropriate intrusive methods, reduce technical, health and safety, and legal risks and can ultimately save significant amounts of time and money.

Reynolds Geo-Sciences Ltd (RGSL) is the leading independent geophysical consultancy company in the UK specialising in environmental and engineering geophysics. The team of highly qualified geophysicists is used to dealing with projects large and small. The company operates throughout the UK and internationally.

n FIGURE 4: Ground conductivity anomaly display over a site with a buried solution feature (the resistivity section - black line through this display is shown in Figure 3)

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BANGOR UNIVERSITY

CONFERENCE SERVICES At Bangor, we pride ourselves in our ability to provide conference organisers with a comprehensive package of facilities and services which is personalised and flexible with a wide range of meeting rooms, catering options and specialist staff to assist the organiser. We provide the support you need to achieve your goal – a successful, memorable conference.

Bangor has many venues which can be hired for functions and events such as residential conferences, day meetings, training away days, lectures, product launches, drinks receptions, exhibitions, alumni gatherings or award ceremonies.

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We are also easily accessible by road and rail yet it is likely to be quite a different venue for many of your delegates.

Past customers have commented that the change of environment and peaceful atmosphere of Bangor have enabled delegates to really concentrate on the work in hand not mention the stunning surrounding scenery and easy access to an array of natural resources.

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We will find the most suitable venues, those with facilities that match your requirements availability and budget. We will discuss with you all your requirements and be able to use our extensive knowledge of the university to advise you on specific elements of your conference.

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CONFERENCE To really make an impact when you’ve got something special to say or promote, or if you want to bring likeminded people together to share their experiences and learn new skills, then holding a conference or exhibition is always worth considering.

That’s not to say that it something you should take lightly however as organising events- even on a small scale - can be quite a daunting task.

Trying to manage potentially hundreds of people and ensure that schedules and events don’t overlap, putting together a detailed programme, handling visitors and exhibitors and dealing with what can be a huge financial outlay can be a minefield.

There are any number of professional companies that can take over your exhibition

and conference and run it for you, or it you’re determined that you want to keep control of the reins it may well be worth bringing someone in with some experience on a consultancy basis.

While organising an event for 1000 is very different from arranging an event for 20, there are some factors which always need to be taken into account, regardless of the amount of attendees.

going to be held and how will that impact on the kind of place you need.

Answering all of these questions should give you some guidance so you can put together a shortlist of potential venues.

Also take into account the location – is it easily accessible by road and public transport?

If you’re organising a conference the initial most important decision is to choose the venue.

Once you’ve come up with some ideas then it’s worth taking the time to visit your favourites and see at first hand what they offer and if they have a designated conference organiser who can assist you throughout.

There’s a range of questions you need to ask yourself before you make this decision, including how many people are going to attend, is it a day event or does it require accommodation, what kind of sessions are

Venues are no longer limited to hotels or conference centres – you can look at stately homes, sports stadiums, major tourist attractions which have all tapped into the conference and exhibition market.

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When you’re planning the conference dates, be sure to factor in any major occasions that could be occurring in the surrounding area.

Any football matches at a nearby stadium, for example, could seriously disrupt travel arrangements for your attendees.

Forward planning is a must for conferences and exhibitions and you may need to book a venue as far ahead as a year in advance.

Drawing up a proper budget is essential.

Although its impossible at the early stages to know how many delegates you may attract, you can decide on how much per head you might charge and put together a best and worst case scenario.

Most venues will have a set day delegate rate but remember it’s always worth trying to negotiate yourself a better deal – it’s unlikely that anyone will want to lose potential business for the sake of a slight compromise.

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Other costings needed to be taken into consideration including print collateral – such items as booking forms, feedback forms and delegate packs. You may decide if it’s a new event it needs a brand of its own – in which case will it need a dedicated website -and this also has to be factored into the finances Guest speakers may not want a fee but they are likely to want their expenses paid, which again has to be covered.

If you want to make a real impact they you may need the expertise from a top technical company who can provide everything from branded staging to audio visual support.

For a professional approach first class lighting and sound is also essential – there’s nothing worse than being unable to hear or see what’s going on!

You may also want to give your delegates a goody bag on arrival with branded items in.

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There may be companies which would be happy to provide items for free because your delegates are their target market but again you need to make sure you give yourself enough time to approach these organisations.

One way of off-setting some of the costs of any conference is to try and get certain aspects sponsored. Putting together a sponsorship document and distributing this to relevant companies may well result in some success.

Again if you’re unsure how to do this a professional PR or events company can probably assist.

Remember you will also have to consider how you are going to get delegates to attend –do you need to pay for advertising, mailshots, an email campaign?

When the conference day actually arrives there’ll be a whole host of new challenges.

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Make sure you have arranged to get into the venue in good time so that any setting up can be done well in advance – if you can organise for the night before that will help reduce some of the pressure.

Get your reception desk set up with delegate badges and packs ready to be handed out, ensure that the signage is all in place and that rooms are clearly marked – and get the coffee going!

If you’re organising an exhibition rather than a conference the fundamentals are the same – ie the perfect venue, promotional campaigns –but by the same token there are equally as many differences.

The main objectives of an exhibition are to meet and identify potential buyers, to give

a practical demonstration of equipment, to introduce new products or to bring together a particular kind of organisation to attract a relevant audience.

There are many different types of exhibition from those aimed specifically at a trade market to those wanting to hit the consumer market.

They could be aimed at overseas buyers or just be targeted local people.

An exhibition organiser takes on a vast array of responsibilities and anyone wanting to take on this task needs to realise what that might entail.

They would have to liaise with a venue, bring in a technical company to set up stands or to organise a shell scheme, sell the stand space, look at publicising and advertising the event

and generally ensuring its smooth running.

If it’s a venue which doesn’t usually host such events you may have to look at a traffic management plan and risk assessments and also take into consideration vital coverage such as public liability insurance.

Bringing in a relevant celebrity or VIP to open the event may ensure media coverage and publicity but again this is something that needs to be organised well in advance.

Professional advice and support in putting together an exhibition is really vital for the novice organiser – after all, you want the event to be a huge success and hopefully do it all again the next year….

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MEETING FACILITIES...

In total there are over 30 meeting rooms with capacities from 6 to 600, and they are available throughout the year subject to academic requirements. This equipment includes - slide and overhead projectors, video equipment, audio equipment, microphones, fixed/portable PA systems and screens and monitors. In addition, photocopier accounts can be arranged, as can email access through temporary logins.

Our Reservations office is happy to deal with your meeting room bookings and will also organise your audiovisual equipment, any other facilities you require and your catering.

Our Conference Service provides a comprehensive Meeting Room booking service for all commercial and non-timetabled meeting rooms at Bangor University. The University’s meeting rooms are available to all, including University departments and staff, local community groups and businesses. The meeting room stock also provides the core of our Conference services provision.

Administration...

Organising a Conference can be very stressful and we can offer an administration service to help ease the workload. This could cover single elements of the Conference, such as manning a registration desk up to a full service of design of paperwork, mail shots, handling payments and support during the Conference.

CATERING TO YOU...

Quality, Choice & Value for Money Catering to You is the University’s delivered catering service and offers a range of light refreshments, snacks and buffets, delivered to your chosen venue by our professional staff.

From morning coffee to an executive buffet – nothing is too little or too much for our dedicated ‘Catering To You’ team. They will deliver your required catering to your meeting room or any of the public rooms of the University. Catering To You is also available outside the University as part of our event management service.

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We endeavor to offer quality and value for money throughout our menus and we offer a wide selection of items from simple refreshments, to a working lunch or a more formal two or three course buffet. In addition to the set menus we offer a range of items that can be ordered to complement your choice, together with a selection of sweets and hot and cold drinks.

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NORTH WALES

A great place to visit...

Events...

With our talented staff, experienced managers and wide range of venues we are confident that we can help you organise an event to remember.

Our Conference Team will take care of all your event requirements and we would be pleased to help with any enquiries that you may have regarding travel or other activities during your visit, such as guided tours or entertainment.

North West Wales is a superb place for a group holiday, with magnificent scenery and many fascinating places to visit. There are castles, ancient stone circles and old mines to visit, but many people are attracted by the rugged mountains and superb scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, and activities like mountain biking and climbing.

Bangor is ideally placed for touring the Snowdonia National Park and the beautiful Isle of Anglesey, and yet is easily accessible from across the country. To help you plan your visit we can suggest itineraries for you and provide local contacts to organise visits to places by special arrangement.

Organising a group holiday can be a stressful experience and our friendly, helpful staff offer a comprehensive information service which combines our excellent knowledge of the area with a network of expert local contacts to ensure that your itinerary both delights and surprises your group!

Accommodation...

Our accommodation has excellent views of the mountains of Snowdonia and Menai Straits. Our accommodation packages offer individuals, small or large groups a high quality catering and accommodation in single, en-suite rooms with no single room supplements!

Something Special...

If you have something more specific in mind which is not from our menus or wish to discuss your requirements in more detail, please contact the Conference Office direct who will be pleased to help with advice on menus, venues and costs.

Catering is of exceptionally high standard with specially designed menus to include full breakfast, packed lunches or hot lunches and evening meals.

Contact us...

Bangor University Conference Services Bangor University Ffriddoedd Building, Victoria Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2EN Tel: 01248 388 088 Fax: 01248 383 501 E-mail: conferences@bangor.ac.uk

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n UNIVERSAL STARS INCORPORATED LTD.

UNIVERSAL STARS INCORPORATED LTD. Universal Stars Incorporated is a vibrant progressive business that has been working from its base in Cheshire for six years. Universal Stars’ successful advancement in development of its pioneering LED lighting products has not only created a 162% increase in business in the past 2 years, it’s headquarters have tripled in size, itself a positive and uplifting factor particularly in the current world economic climate.

Their primary product is the Starcloth which can be manufactured to various sizes and has LED’s inserted into the cloth to produce a magical sparkle to any occasion. Backdrops as well as ceilings in limitless dimensions & sizes has allowed for a vast array of events in the Universal Stars portfolio. Continuously increasing their hire stock of Starcloths as well as associated draping, Universal Stars Inc possess the UK’s largest stock of 4 channel white LED Starcloths, 12 channel RGB Starcloths. Basically they can provide highest standard LED drapes with white ‘stars’ or any shade of ‘coloured stars’, using a main controller that enables the mood to be changed by the touch of a button. As well as the UK’s only stock of White Trevira full-colour

RGB Starcloths, the company boasts the UK’s largest stock of White and RGB Starcloths on Black Serge Wool, along with voiles, decorative and blackout drapes all available for hire at a competitive rate.

It is the pioneering nature of the innovators of the LED Starcloth, which acts as a lighting product and can be used with standard DMX lighting desks all over the world, that has brought such success to the region. Universal Stars Inc draws on over 30 years combined experience to produce for purchase or hire the very best quality 4 channel and 12 channel DMX Starcloths and controllers in the world.

The UK’s premier manufacturer of LED Starcloths, all the equipment is hand made

n Recent clients include Opera North Leeds, Anthony Hopkins Theatre (Clwyd Theatr Cymru,) Lowry Hotel Manchester, Halliwell Jones Stadium Warrington, Blackburn Rovers, Dancing on Ice (Birmingham, Sheffield Arena and MEN Arena), Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham NEC, Telford International Centre, Faenol Festival, Celtic Manor Hotel and an extensive variety of other hotels & International conference centres throughout the UK and Europe. Universal Stars cover concerts, festivals, marquees, corporate venues, theatres, touring performances and private parties - from intimate ensembles through to gala spectaculars.

No client is too small or too large.

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in the headquarters in Malpas, drawing on the skills of a small team of dedicated local professionals, using only the best materials to ensure reliability, quality and robustness.

Priding themselves in using 99% UK suppliers, the company uses the services of local businesses in the North West, from woollen mills to graphic designers to electricians and freelance technical crew.

Paving the way forward are Directors Natasha Safavi & Jonathan Mellalieu. CEO & Managing Director Natasha brought 15 years of blue chip film & production experience, progressing to six years in Business Development before her accession to ownership of Universal Stars Inc. Jonathan who as technical director and

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n In 2008 Universal Stars Inc was proud to rise to the challenge of manufacturing what is arguably the largest starcloth ceiling ever made.

Battersea Evolution commissioned US Inc to create a ceiling for their new extensive upgrade. The creation was made even more stunning by its full colour capability. Built to colour change to suit clients’ exact theme, this starcloth provides that extra wow factor not previously seen in any other venue.

The starcloth ceiling boasts 28,000 LED bulbs, over 2000 km’s of cabling inside the starcloth, with a further 54 km’s of cabling for connecting each drape together. 75 power supply units were also hand manufactured and the black wool serge fabric was 3518 square metres. Extraordinarily, the mammoth manufacturing task was achieved in little over a month with a team of around 25 people, of whom 12 worked day and night putting all the elements together with dedication seen only in those who truly believe in what they do.

now shareholder, developed his uniquely trained electronics skills to produce the many components that give the Starcloths their quality & unique effect. The partnership has created an unbeatable team within the stage & production arena, efficient, passionate and committed – ‘we love our own product’, proving that a successful manufacturing & production company can work even better outside the Capital City. The Hire & Installation department comprises a tightly knit team of in-house crew, providing equipment, transportation, and a full installation service all under one roof. The multi skilled teams ensure deadlines are always achieved. Based in the North West of England they deliver and install anywhere in the UK and worldwide.

Breaking new ground in 2009 the company deliver a new sister company: Rig Rags Ltd. an innovative bespoke design & production service. Using LED’s as its main component it can manufacture an assortment of specific creations suited to any interiors & architectural features. Design consultancy is provided since the LED’s that are used for this type of application are very versatile. It enables you to create a whole range of effects as well as signs and logos that can be made from both our single colour LED’s and full colour RGB LED’s, the possibilities for home or office are endless.

Forging ahead with diverse new products the US Inc team are continually seeking new ways to advance their exclusive products, ‘We have revealed our UniLED ™ controller which makes running a large amount of Starcloths or LEDs a simple task with a one button system that gives 9 pre-set twinkles and chases. Affordable and practical the UniLED

is for sale or hire. The Marquee starcloth lining that Universal Stars Inc. produce is also unique. Not only can the starcloth be installed in marquee structures, it can also be rigged in halls, event centres, sports stadiums and dining rooms. The Starcloth lining is fully modular and can transform the interior of the most modest building into an elegant function space. US Inc. also manufactures signage for trade shows and sales events. There are many benefits from LED signage. The main benefit is increasing product and customer awareness using an energy efficient and effective new technology.

manufactured Starcloths for Telford International Centre, Battersea Evolution; achieving Europe’s largest Starcloth ceiling, Belgrade Theatre, Grosvenor House Hotel, TV New Zealand, London Zoological Society, Rascal Flatts, Sugababes, Abba Mania and many more.

Universal Stars prides itself on its continued commitment to the corporate and event industries and is a major force in live events and entertainment across the globe.

www.universalstars.co.uk

For any theme clients need look no further, as Universal Stars Inc supplement their Starcloths with a huge variety of coloured drapes, scrims, Velour’s as well as black wool serge, gold lame and Voile-over ™. The Design team implement a wide variety of custom made LED signage and props.

In recent years Universal Stars has

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VOLATILE ENERGY PRICES HERALD A SWITCH TO MORE TRADITIONAL ENERGY SOURCES Wildly fluctuating oil prices affect us all, especially those using heating oil to heat their properties. Heating oil prices have oscillated between 30 and 70 pence per litre over the last two years. This price instability in addition to long-term crude oil supply concerns means that alternative energy options now make strong economic, as well as environmental sense.

Consultant from Dulas Ltd, a company who specialise in renewable energy. “There are a lot of options on offer now, which can be confusing, so it is important to get the right advice if you are considering switching to renewable energy”.

In response to the large amount of products and information available in the market, Dulas now offer energy investment appraisals, ranging in scope and level of detail as appropriate. These give clear advice and information on energy efficiency and viable renewable energy options for your property. With over two decades of experience in planning and installing renewable energy systems, and strong links with key manufacturers Dulas are well placed to offer the highest quality systems and consultancy services.

Mostyn Hall: The cost of running heating systems has increased dramatically over the last few years. The Mostyn Estate in North Wales has combated this by installing a woodchip boiler system using wood resources from their own land.

To this end, many landowners are in a great position to make the most of the natural resources around them. Renewable energy sources like wind energy, wood fuel, water courses and solar energy have been used for centuries for energy production. They are now considered as more mainstream technologies, and an effective alternative to traditional fossilfuel based energy production.

“Oil will be the first of the fossil fuels to reach its peak in production, and while not everyone can agree when, most agree that it will be within the next 2-5 years. Some believe it has already peaked.” Nigel Webster, Biomass manager at Dulas Ltd. “Making an investment in more sustainable, local energy sources now will give you more energy security and enable you to plan for the long term. It is so important for future generations. “ As a specialist engineering company established in 1982, Dulas has an exceptionally strong and diverse project portfolio spanning solar, wind, hydropower and biomass technologies. If you are interested in having your own biomass boiler, or a study to find out which renewable sources of energy might benefit you and protect you from increasing energy prices, please contact Dulas on 01654 705000, email info@dulas.org.uk or go to the website www.dulas.org.uk.

The Mostyn Estate on the north coast of Wales is one of the best known country houses in the UK. Blessed with a large acreage of woodland, the estate has made a conscious decision to move to the use of wood as a biomass fuel. Dulas Ltd have recently installed a 150kW KWB woodchip boiler to heat the hall. “The Estate took the decision to introduce a biomass system principally as part of our sustainability policy and to complement the new management scheme of our broadleaf woodlands. Within the management scheme there will be a 35 year cycle of re-generated biomass. More importantly the Estate will become self-sufficient in its fuel needs for future generations, bearing in mind the rising fuel costs in this day and age,” enthuses the assistant estate manager Steve Gladwin.

The Estate will reduce its carbon emissions by over 100 tonnes of CO2 per year, and save over £20,000 on their annual fuel bills! The installation will use sustainably harvested wood, processed onsite by a local fuel supplier. Just like a conventional boiler, the biomass system automatically loads and lights the fuel, and optimizes combustion for maximum efficiency. Large country houses, public buildings and commercial properties are expecting payback times from seven to ten years, while those with their own woodlands may recoup installation costs in less than five years.

“Landowners often have access to renewable energy resources and there are huge opportunities to save money and work towards using more local sources of fuel,” commented Andy Warrington, Senior Energy

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CRAFT boiler room: Just like a conventional boiler, biomass boilers can be fully automatic. This is a 100kW KWB at CRAFT retail outlet in Aberystwyth.

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Accountants Champion Allwoods Limited • 01244 312351 Dillamore & Co Limited • 01978 752000 • see page 005 Edward Robinson & Co • 01244 315553 Ellis and Co • 01244 343504 Glyn Holloway • 01270 661201 Hall Livesey Brown & Company • 01829 733333 Hargreaves & Woods • 01244 400219 Howard Worth • 01606 369000 McLintocks • 01244 680780 Mitchell Charlesworth • 01244 323051 Morris & Company • 01244 328301 Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP • 0161 2452000 Systems Developments Ltd • 01978 842994 Tax Assist Accountants • 01606 553566 Touchstone Accountants & Legal • 01925 628620

Adoption Services Adoption Matters Northwest • 01244 390938

Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Access2Markets Ltd • 07900686000 Business Marketing UK Limited • 01928 715693 Cambrensis Communications Ltd • 01286 685254 Clicks • 07973501853 De Winter Marketing • 01244 320677 Eclipse Creative Consultants Limited • 01244 347545 Glow New Media • 0151 7079770 Kelsall Management Services Ltd • 01829 752552 KoR Events Ltd • 01829 250379 Living Magazine Limited • 01244 312539 Marketing Element • 0151 4244624 Outwrite Public Relations Ltd • 01352 706260 Partnership Design Limited • 01244 342600 Pro Lab Diagnostics • 0151 3531613 Profile Communication Ltd • 01606 888111 Quadrant Public Relations • 01352 700208 Quay Marketing • 0845 6189544 Snowdonia Design & IT services • 01745 827054 Unity Creative • 01244 659858 Whereyoulive.co.uk • 01606 871122

Charities Barrowmore • 01829 740391 Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Development • 01244 678629 Chester Childbirth Appeal Co. Ltd • 01244 350755 Children Today • 01244 335622 Claire House Childrens Hospice • 0151 3430883 Clatterbridge Cancer Research Trust • 0151 3434300 Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology Charitable Funds • 0151 4827948 Deafness Support Network • 01244 371372 Dial House Chester • 01244 345655 Multiple Sclerosis Support Centre • 01244 678619 Muscular Dystrophy Group of GB • 01244 403012 Nightingale House Hospice • 01978 316800 Vision Support Trading • 01244 651900

Computers Accent Software Ltd • 01745 888018 Advanced Information Systems Limited • 01978 345250 Clariongrade Limited • 01244 310261 Green Globe I T • 07917112193 Mavada Ltd • 0151 3488034 MCW Group Ltd • 01978 340340 • see page 030 Mican Ltd • 01948 830069 MWL • 01978 858300 Q Data Europe Ltd • 01707 395885 SDM Consultants Limited • 01244 301999

Construction D Dundas & Sons • 0151 3422225 Pochins developments Ltd • 01606 833333

Consultants Abundant Uk Limited • 07711584211 Bewcraft Signs Limited • 01244 329208 Blue Wave Management Services Ltd • 01244 335602 Capita Symonds • 01244 893165

Architects Design Group Partnership • 01244 320543 Lovelock Mitchell Architects • 01244 404321 Staples UK • 0870 8306114

Banking

Business Services

Catering Gusto Sandwiches Limited • 01244 321456 Hospitality Management • 01606 553554

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A FREE examination of all your business costs using Auditel’s unique Total Cost of Purchase R

To find out how you can lower your business costs call Simon Barker on

01942 704216 e: simon.barker@auditel.co.uk w: www.auditel.co.uk/simonbarker

Lowering the cost of doing business Consultants, Energy

Agriculture and Farming

Basedata Technologies Limited • 01244 375667 The Best Of Flintshire • 01745 332738 Biztech Assist Ltd • 0844 4128147 Business After Hours Club • 01606 553554 Business Link North West • 0845 0066888 Cheshire PBS • 01829 760256 Chester UK Ltd • 01244 531631 Cleareality Limited • 01745 857688 Conference & Events Ltd • 01928 724800 Database Direct Limited • 0151 3577700 Denbighshire Enterprise Agency • 01824 705782 Elocs • 0844 8481005 Ensemble Cymru • 01248 383257 Holywell Chamber of Commerce • 01352 713690 Llanfyllin Chamber of Trade Industry & Commerce • 01691 649018 Mailboxes Etc • 01244 343533 Money Penny • 0845 1233700 NISP C/O WSP Environment • 0845 0949501 North Wales Chamber of Commerce • 01492 576776 Right Sort Mailing Co • 01948 831000 Royal Mail Group plc • 02920 392572 Time Release • 07890060038 Topwood Limited • 01948 770763 Welsh Assembly Government (DEIN) • 01745 586219

Consultants, Cost & Purchase Management Auditel (Hidden Profits Ltd) • 01942 704216 • see page 007

Carbon Trust in Wales • 01443 845944 SDS Associates Ltd (Auditel) • 0845 8150885 Solar Twin Ltd • 01244 403407 Utility Auditing Ltd • 0845 1202410 Utility Warehouse • 01606 350328 • see page 027

Aviagen Turkeys Limited • 01829 772020 Cogent Breeding Limited • 01244 622000 Little Red Tractor Company • 01978 357406 Living Landscapes Limited • 01244 300500

Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank • 0151 2362084 Bank of America • 01244 672002 Bank of England Agency For Wales • 02920 614678 Barclays Bank Plc North Wales Corporate Team • 01492 613340 HSBC Bank (Chester) • 0845 5845426 HSBC Bank plc (Shotton) • 0845 7606060 RBS/Natwest • 07770284607

Consultants, Catering Arthur Chatwins Ltd • 01270 625127 Red’s Coffee Shop • 07753840893

Cee-Box Limited • 0870 4422305 CEREP Grosvenor S.A.R.L • Day One Projects Limited • 01691 718120 Eastgate Asset Control Ltd • 07867555199 Find Inspiration In Counselling • 0151 3273831 Ignite Strategic Partners Ltd • 07764933114 Innovas Ltd • 01606 551122 Lateral Wave Ltd • 0151 3563456 Microfold Ltd • 0845 4562387 Mr Malcolm Doughty • 01244 301367 Multisolutions Ltd • 0151 2364444 Octo Ltd • 01244 405270 Odysian Ltd • 01244 408000 Reed Specialist • 01244 405100 Secondtek Ltd • 01606 598072 Superfix Supplements Ltd • 01286 872506 Vale Royal Abbey • 01606 301291 Vaseco Limited • 01606 590000 VKR Logistics • 01606 590500

Consultants, Business Services Alison Barnes • 01606 75786 Ardencaple Business Consultants • 01244 570971 Auctus UK • 0845 0092342 BCT Regenesis • 01244 390344 Business Eye • 01745 586142 Catt Consulting • 01244 344204 CORNEA Consulting • 07791026564 Free To Be (UK) Limited • 0845 3301268 Freedom Business Coaching • 0845 6022588 Insite Networking Solutions • 0844 2499880 Jest Management Services Ltd • 01606 854813 • see page 043 Mac Tendering Management • 01244 RMC 400 • 01948 770284 Tender Dynamics • 07920193925 TIHS Limited • 01745 828440 Weaver Horizons • 01606 813452

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Consultants, Engineering Ove Arup & Partners Limited • 01978 366500

Consultants, Environment Amec Earth & Environmental Ltd • 01352 751761 David Darlington Enviromental Consultant • 01978 842418 Newton Environmental Ltd • 01244 346090

Consultants, Financial The Accounts Centre • 01829 770915 Aktiv Kapital UK Ltd • 01244 319912 Applewood Wealth Management Limited • 01244 680314 Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd • 01492 874391 Buxton Accounting LLP • 01606 810729 Cattles Invoice Finance Ltd • 0151 5153025 The Chester Partnership Limited • 0151 3285678 Greys Accountants Limited • 01978 753200 Institute of Public Finance Ltd • 01244 399699 International Fiscal Services Limited • 07899865204 Premier Insurance Centre Ltd • 01606 863400

Consultants, Transport

Education

Edge Transport Ltd • 01978 854123 J and L Mobile Auto Technicians • 07828299018 Mercedes Benz of Chester • 01244 374473 Progressive Logistics • 01606 851472

Consultants, Waste Management Spirechem North West Limited • 01244 680700 Trade Effluent Services Limited • 01978 661866

Councils Cheshire West and Chester Council • 01244 402530 / 01244 973156 • see page 055

Bangor University • 01248 382501 • see page 069

BANGOR UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE SERVICES Bangor University, Ffriddoedd Building, Victoria Drive, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2EN

Tel: 01248 388 088 Cheshire Military Museum • 01244 327617 Chester University • 01244 511000 Deeside College • 01244 831531 Education Business Plus • 01606 555700 • see page 043 Glyndwr University • 01978 293439 • see page 033 Liverpool University Business Gateway • 0151 7948355 Welsh Language Board : Bwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg • 01286 684700 West Cheshire College • 01244 677677 • see page 036

Consultants, Health and Safety Croner Consulting Limited • 07971564092 Fox Robinson • 01244 400979

Consultants, Health Care Care and Support Initiatives • 01244 301421 Essential Holistics • 0151 2005317 • see page 020 The Old Rectory Limited • 01513 397231

Consultants, IT Bray Leino Broadskill • 0151 5504580 Canei Solutions • 01244 458928 Clunk Click Limited • 01492 596807 Concise IT Ltd • 01606 336200 MCC Ltd • 0870 4444990 Plan Dynamics Ltd • 01606 301122 Signum Solutions Ltd • 01244 676900

Consultants, Legal

Denbighshire County Council • 01824 706000 Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Council • 0151 3566789 Flintshire County Council • 01352 752121 Wrexham County Borough Council • 01978 366366 • see page 053

Ellis Whittam Ltd • 0845 2268393 Mackintosh Solicitors Ltd • 0151 2368070

Consultants, Manufacturing Columbus McKinnon Corporation Ltd • 01244 375375 Curtain Magic • 01606 488883 Headland Agro Chemical • 01244 537370 Technical Fabrics UK Ltd • 01745 816166 Thor Specialities (UK) • 01606 818800

Consultants, Office Service Iron Mountain • 01925 605530 NovaChrome UK • 01407 840011 Staples Wrexham • 01978 263056

Consultants, Quality Sadler Quality Ltd • 01244 335670 Wales Quality Centre • 01656 652063

Consultants, Recruitment

Electrical Engineers & Contractors Lloyd Morris Electrical Ltd (LME) • 01978 291505 Mr Electric • 0151 3555155 Precom Water Technologies Limited • 01745 584884

Electronic Equipment Lafert Electric Motors Ltd • 01270 270022 Smithfield Electronics • 01244 349062

Employment Agencies & Recruitment A4e • 01978 355474 Business Connection • 01244 350303 • see page 058

Adam Butler Limited • 01244 533147 North West Training Council • 01244 380567

Consultants, Training Acorn Management Associates Ltd. • 0151 3552657 Decisive Operations Ltd • 01928 700447 The Entrepreneurs Coach Ltd • 01743 355600 • see page 040

If you would like to know more about growing your profits and business wealth contact Gareth Emberton The Entrepreneur’s Coach Ltd. to find out if you qualify for FREE 90 minute consultation: gareth@theentrepreneurs-coach.com or 0870 242 0761.

www.the-entrepreneurs-coach.com Pharma Matrix UK • 07855311393 Pitman Training Centre (Chester) • 01244 321182 Plato NVQ & Consultancy Ltd • 0845 8387213 Sigma Centre • 01970 624467 TWF UK Limited • 01244 401401

Careers Wales North East • 01352 750456 Careers Wales North West/Gyrfa Cymru Gogledd Orllewin • 01248 672800 Dee Recruitment Ltd • 0151 6479522 Destination Recruitment • 01948 861375 Ellesmere Port Job Centre Plus • 0151 5528800 Forrest Recruitment Ltd • 01244 400543 Job Centre Plus - Chester • 01244 356157 Job Centre Plus - Ellesmere Port • 0151 5528800 Job Centre Plus - Neston • 0151 5516700 Jobs@Pertemps • 01978 291565 Randstad Work Solutions • 01244 344816 Stanley Staff Recruitment • 0151 3563181 Total Staff Services • 0151 3558833 Travail Employment Group • 0844 8156925/2

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Engineering H & D Fitzgerald Ltd • 01352 720774 Microtech Precision Ltd • 01978 362298 Roften Galvanising Limited • 0151 3554257 TDC hydrodynamic Ltd • 01244 534521 Urenco ( Capenhurst ) Limited • 0151 4734000 Wolverine Proctor & Schwartz Ltd • 01244 852653

Financial 3D Financial Management • 01829 760929 Barclaycard Business • 07500953057 Bennett Brooks Financial Planning Ltd • 0845 0096310 Chris Bird Finance • 01565 633671 Cullen Financial Planning Ltd • 07500822761 Edward Jones Ltd • 01606 42105 Edward Jones Ltd • 01270 624696 Finance Wales • 01745 586190 Innes Reid • 01244 347583 LLoyds TSB bank • 07739817813 Mortgage Advice Centre Ltd • 01244 579151 Professional Financial Planning • 01606 869600 Rowe Wealth Management • 07894943333 St James’s Place • 01244 389370 St James’s Place Wealth Management • 01244 368748

Flooring G & C Contracts (flooring) Limited •

Graphic Designers Mako Creative Solutions • 01978 856456 MicroGraphics Colour Imaging • 01492 592277 Mortimer Design Limited • 0844 8440905 NMC Trading Ltd • 01606 863464 Paul Hewitt Design • 01978 856688 Remarkable Marketing Group Ltd • 01244 671177

Health Care Chester Smiles Dental Practice • 01244 677612 Chester Wellness Centre • 01244 680214 Classic Hospitals Limited • 01978 291306 Conifers Care Group/Oaklands Nursing Home • 01244 335060 Convatec (UK) Ltd • 01244 584300 Home Instead Senior Care • 01244 851744 LA Fitness • 01244 683999 Private Dental Services • 01248 355595

Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Bengal Dynasty Tandoori Restaurant • 01244 830455 Black House Grill • 01244 400507 Blossoms Hotel • 01244 323186 Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel • 01745 585088 Chester & Cheshire Conference Desk • 01244 853030 The Chester Grosvenor and Spa • 01244 324024 The Courtyard Helsby • 01928 723222 Crabwall Manor • 01244 851666 Cross Lanes Hotel • 01978 780555 Crowne Plaza Hotel • 0870 4421081 De Vere St Davids Park Hotel • 01244 520800 Dene Hotel • 01244 321165 Doubletree by Hilton Chester • 01244 408800 Express by Holiday Inn • 0870 9904065 Grosvenor Pulford Hotel • 01244 570560 Herald Inns & Bars • 01257 238723 Holiday Inn Chester South • 0870 4009019 Imperial Hotel (Llandudno) Ltd • 01492 877466 Ken Bridge Hotel • 01644 420211 The Living Room • 0870 4422805 Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf & Spa • 0870 1942135 The Mill Hotel • 01244 350035 Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa • 01244 851471 Northop Hall Country House Hotel • 01244 816181 Oriel House Country Hotel • 01745 582716 Peckforton Castle • 01829 260930 Portmeirion Ltd • 01766 770000 Premier Inn • 01244 399795 Premier Inn Chester City Centre • 0870 1112846 Quality Hotel Chester • 0151 3395121 Quay Hotel and Spa • 01492 564100 The Queen Hotel • 01244 305000 Ramada Chester • 01244 332121 Ramada Plaza Wrexham • 01978 291400 The Red House • 01244 320088 Ring O’ Bells • 07970426992 Rossett Hall Hotel • 01244 571000 Sergio/Mama Mia’s Restaurant • 01244 314663 Soughton Hall Hotel • 01352 840811 St George’s Hotel • 01492 877544 Yew Tree Apartments • 01606 334770

Import/Export Consolidated Lazer Line • 01824 705807 Freight First Ltd • 0844 4150005 Oak Exports Ltd • 01829 733671

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Industrial Cleaning Process Technology Associates Limited • 01244 332441

Industrial Supplier Grahams Machinery Sales • 01244 376764

Insurance Aldium Insurance Services Limited • 0151 3365881 Astbury Wren Ltd • 01244 310574 CRS Consultants Ltd • 01606 48521 Medicash • 0151 7020220 National Farmers Union Mutual • 01829 771133 Risk Services (NW) Ltd • 01244 351724 Westfield Contributory Health Scheme • 01829 730505

Interior Designers Northwest Design Associates Ltd • 01829 751555

Internet Services The Best of Chester • 07984389482 Clarke Design • 0845 0094933 I7 Technologies Limited • 01948 820787 Secure Trading • 01248 672078

Language and Translation English In Chester • 01244 318913

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 0191 478 83 00 Sharp Electronics UK Limited • 01978 853939 Shell UK Limited • 0151 3504000 Siemens Healthcare Solutions Diagnostics Ltd • 01286 871871 Somac Thread (USA) Ltd • 01244 680506 SPI Play (Europe) Limited • 01978 664456 Sports Surfaces UK Limited • 01244 321200 Thermographic Measurements Limited • 01244 818348 Thrislington Sales Limited • 01244 520677 Tritech Precision Products Limited • 01978 661111 Ungerer Industries Ltd • 01244 371711 Unimaq Limited • 01978 855558 • see page 060

Legal A1 Investigations Bureau Limited • 01270 587408 Aaron & Partners • 01244 405555 Ballantyne Grant LLP • 01244 394230 Birch Cullimore • 01244 321066 D P Roberts Hughes & Denye • 0151 3556699 Fiona Graham Consultancy • 07713402697 Hill Dickinson • 01244 896600 Hillyer McKeown • 01244 345551 Jacobs and Co • 0151 3558481 Mace & Jones • 0151 2368989 SAS Daniels • 01244 305900 Tyrer Law • 01270 842424 Walker Smith Way • 01244 357400 Walker Smith Way Wrexham • 01978 340400

Manufacturing Advance Electronics Ltd • 01978 821000 Advance Spares Ltd • 01978 823900 Air Products Plc • 01978 813100 Amcrol Limited • 01244 813353 Archimica Ltd • 01244 520777 AWB Plastics Limited • 01978 661496 Blackwell Hydraulics Ltd • 01492 583821 Caparo Wire Limited • 01978 666800 Clifford Jones Timber Ltd • 01824 702157 Conren Limited • 01978 661991 Consort Precision Diamond Co Ltd • 01745 343951 Devaco International Limited • 01244 671700 E & L Instruments Ltd • 01978 853920 Excelsyn Molecular Development Ltd • 01352 717100 Fawcett Christie Hydraulics Limited • 01244 526200 Flooring Contracts NW Ltd • 01492 535694 G C Hahn & Co Ltd • 01352 705500 Gabriel Ash Ltd • 01829 271888 Gainland Chemical Company • 01244 536326 General Motors UK Limited • 0151 3502233 Glanbia Cheese Ltd • 01606 810900 Grote Company • 01978 362243 Harris Imports Ltd • 0151 3563094 I H Services Limited • 0151 3479051 Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd • 01490 412626 INEOS Compounds Limited • 01928 762715 Ipsen Biopharm Limited • 01978 661181 IRD UK Ltd • 01244 538170 IWT Deeside Ltd • 01244 281888 Kingspan • 01352 717200 Kronospan Ltd • 01691 773361 Maineport Ltd • 0151 3550111 Marybern Rolled Products • 01244 288256 Micro Materials Ltd • 01978 261615 Morgan Electro Ceramics Ltd • 01978 810456 Nice Pak International Ltd • 01352 736700 Novidon Limited • 01978 664384 NU Instruments Ltd • 01978 661304 Pangborn Limited • 01244 659852 Phytovation Limited • 01286 671666 Redileads (Anglesey) Ltd • 01248 750280 REFGAS Limited • 01244 529589 Rehau Ltd • 01407 833200 Remsdaq Ltd • 01244 286495 Saffil Automotive Ltd • 01352 718156 Sealex Limited • 0151 3571551 SGS Vernolab UK Ltd • 0151 3486800

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Universal Stars Incorporated Limited • 01948 820878 • see page 075

INTIMATE VENUES TO STADIUM TRANSFORMATIONS. WHATEVERYOUR UNIQUE OCCASION, WE WILL PRODUCE A DYNAMIC BACKDROP & CEILING FOR YOU.

WWW.UNIVERSALSTARS.CO.UK Valspar UK Corporation Ltd • 01244 288901 Warwick International Limited • 01745 560651 Willacy Oil Services Ltd • 01244 520122 Wockhardt • 01978 661261 Wrexham Mineral Cables • 01978 810789

Motor Vehicle Dealer Service & Repair AMD Paints & Parts • 0151 3552229 Chester Audi • 01244 391800 Energi Products Ltd • 07752917586 Pentraeth Honda • 01492 862803 Smithy Group • 01978 352428

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Office Services Document Direct Ltd • 0151 2279150 The Local Bookkeeper-Wrexham • 01978 898473

Office supplies Britannia Carpets • 01606 49668 Canda Copying Ltd • 01244 520626 Canon (UK) Ltd • 01925 405770 Claymore Business Machines Ltd • 01606 558887 Inkfil.com Ltd • 01244 344477 Office Essentials • 0845 4569601 Office Opportunities Ltd • 01606 559770 Veridata • 01244 683383

Packaging Bringhigh Ltd • 01244 287050 Tetra Pak Manufacturing UK Ltd • 0870 4426600

Pest Control Russell IPM Ltd • 01244 281333

Photography and Video Knew Productions Ltd • 01978 358522 Matthew Pimblett Photography Limited • 07880802415 Screen Icon Limited • 01978 366060 Simon Warburton Photography • 01244 678997

Plant and Equipment Electrical Oil Services • 0845 6021003 Malpas Tractors (Wrexham) Ltd • 01978 664400 Peter V Moore Dutton Ltd • 01948 663560 Shotblast Engineering Services Plc • 01352 712412

Printing and Design Etiquette Labels Ltd • 01978 664544 MPL Services Limited • 01978 356455 Qubic Print Direct • 01244 394131 Recognition Express Cheshire • 0845 8888440

Property Management & Estate Agents The 4th Duke of Westminsters 1964 Settlement • 01244 684400 Belvoir Chester • 0845 6010511 Beresford Adams Commercial • 01244 351212 Bolesworth Estate Company Limited • 01829 782210 Coastal Cymru Limited • 01248 717903 Entep Properties Limited • 0151 3550013 Jonathan James Lettings • 01606 554133 Muir Group Housing Association Limited • 01244 313613 Obsidian Group • 01244 394200

Sport and Leisure Chester Race Company Ltd • 01244 304600 Chester Zoo • 01244 380280 David Lloyd Cheshire Oaks • 0151 3559050 • see page 021 Dee 106.3 Ltd • 01244 391000 Roman Tours Ltd • 01978 761264

Surveyors Andy Williams • 01244 319046 Byrom Clark Roberts Ltd • 01244 348849 Dixon Webb • 01244 404142 Legat Owen • 01244 408200 Nigel Bruce Chartered Surveyor • 01244 570552 Wakeman L C & Partners • 01286 672581

Telecommunications Check Communications Ltd • 01244 834800 Chester Communications Ltd • 01244 348667 • see page 003 Comms.com Ltd • 0151 3538808 O2 (UK) Ltd • 01928 757002 Parkway Telecom Limited • 01244 687687 PRS Telecom Limited • 0844 5440800

Training Acorn Recruitment & Training • 01978 266299 Ambit • 0845 4023175 Afinity Corporate Service • 07846952162 Agenesis • 01244 300391 • see page 010 Be Safe Not Sorry Ltd • 01492 534059 ByteBack Training • 07770472488 Clearer Thoughts Ltd • 0151 2853656 Dyslexia Specs • 01244 343057 Jenny Tricket Limited • 01270 619397 Jigsaw Learning & Development Ltd • 01492 621399 The Manufacturing Institute • 0161 8720393 The Media Training Company • 01829 781661 OSR Business Associates • 01352 706207 Paula Bradbury • 07811040786 Primary Care Training Group • 01244 345444 • see page 035 Safety Media Limited • 0845 3451703 St John Ambulance Association • 01244 383407 Structured Outlooks Ltd • 0845 0507676 TNG • 0151 3571528 TQI Word Power Skills • 01244 342683 TQS Solutions Ltd • 01744 742314 TTE Training Ltd • 0151 3576100 West End Training • 01244 220015

Relationship Management Lifelinx • 0870 2885928

Religious Organisations Chester Cathedral • 01244 324756

Removals & Storage Alpine Storage Limited • 0151 3275651 Big Storage • 01244 399993 Evans Easyspace (Chester) Limited • 01244 389300 Pickfords Removals • 01244 399571

Retail Broughton Unit Trust • 01244 534354 Grosvenor Garden Centre • 01244 625200 KingKabs • 01244 321188 The Mall Ltd Partnership • 01244 342942 Maltby’s of Chester • 01244 314543 Marks & Spencer • 01244 348441 McArthurGlen Designer Outlet • 0151 3485607 P & A Davies Ltd • 01244 381567 Porsche Centre Chester • 0845 8454911 Pyramid Designer Glassware & Gifts • 01244 400389 Waltons The Jewellers • 01244 325972

Risk Assessment Principality Risk Services • 0844 3577420

Security Services & Equipment Bellard Electronics Ltd • 01829 740740 DAC & Partners Limited • 01978 291689 Reliance Security • 0161 8720999

Apprenticeships, Customer Service, Health & Safety, Warehousing, Management and more…

www.yaletraining.co.uk 01978 316441 Yale Training, Yale College, Wrexham LL12 7AB

Transport Chester Chauffeur Services • 0845 6024871 Circle Cabs • 0151 3551928 Liverpool John Lennon Airport • 0871 5218484 National Car Parks (Operations Office) • 0151 2581605

Tree Carving Simon O’Rourke Tree Carving • 07886881815

Vehicle & Equipment Hire Business AV • 01244 570376 Enterprise rent a car • 0151 3573300 Marquees.com Limited • 01606 330128 Portable Offices (Hire) Limited • 01244 535566 Portakabin Ltd • 01244 823598

Publishing Border Publishing Limited • 01691 662709 The Buyers Market Limited • 07920420688 Chronicle Newspapers • 01244 340151 Distinctive Publishing Ltd • 0191 4788300 • see page 061 NWN Media Limited • 01352 707707

Equip your workforce for tomorrow with flexible, innovative & quality training

delivered by professionals for professionals

4 Management 4 Personal Development 4 Sales 4 Customer Care 4 Project Management 4 Report Writing 4 Confidence Building 4 NLP 4 Microsoft Office 4 Sage 4 Telephone skills 4 Assertiveness 4 Negotiation 4 Redundancy ...and many more

Business and life coaching also available All courses tailored to the clients’ specification See feature on page 39 26 Connaught House, Riverside Business Park, Benarth Road, Conwy LL32 8UB l 01492 584577 l email: zeta@zeta-training.co.uk

Wholesale and Distribution AMPS Ltd • 01978 810808 Boughey Distribution Limited • 01829 262314 C & C Catering Equipment Limited • 01244 375012 Costco Wholesale • 01244 852070 • see page 025 & 095

GE Tools Ltd • 01745 361010 Itex Limited • 01244 843629 Jackson Fire & Security Limited • 01352 755866 Snowdonia Cheese Company • 01745 360246 Spee-Dee Ltd • 01244 538792 Tradewinds Display Ltd • 01490 413038 UPM Shotton Paper • 01244 280000

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£6.8 MILLION OFFICE DEVELOPMENT AT TANFIELD Work is now complete on Derwentside District Council’s most ambitious development project at Tanfield Lea, near Stanley in Co Durham.

The £ 6.8million Tanfield Lea Business Centre has been made possible with funding from the District Council, One North East, County Durham Economic Partnership (CDEP) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This iconic development will provide 40,000 sq ft of modern office and workshop accommodation for businesses in a revolutionary, three-storey building which is targeted at both new and existing businesses and will include a new approach to lettings in order to encourage young entrepreneurs to pursue self-employment. n Facilities in the business centre will include: n 3 floors of modern office space including a

communal atrium with kitchen facilities n 45 office units ranging in size from over 100 to over 1000 sq ft n Fully equipped conference and meeting rooms for hire

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n Fully manned reception providing a wide

range of office services n Telephony and Broadband connectivity n Car parking facilities n 24 hour access to individual office units The business centre is located in close proximity to the A6706, direct link road to Gateshead and Newcastle.

Derwentside District Council’s Principal Development Officer, Ross Bullerwell, said “This major development will have a significant impact on the economy of Derwentside and ensure that public sector developments continue to lead the way in encouraging economic growth and sustainability in semirural locations”.

The official opening of the new centre took place in March 2009. The ceremony was performed by Derwentside District Council’s Chairman, Councillor Eric Turner and Leader, Alex Watson as one of their last duties for the District.

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Interest in this iconic building has been very encouraging with enquiries for modern office accommodation being received from businesses across the many sectors throughout the North East.

ROK Area Leader Neil Jukes said “This is a flagship scheme for ROK and we believe that this is a key project to continue the growth and redevelopment of the area. We will be employing local people to successfully deliver this project over the next year. “ Tanfield Lea Business Centre has achieved a ‘Very Good’ BREEAM rating (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method), demonstrating the level of environmental design excellence.

For further information contact Andrea McGuigan on 01207 218219 or visit www. tanfieldleabusinesscentre.com

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# 3D Financial Management Sovereign House, York Hill Farm, Chester Road, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9ER T: 01829 760929 E: joe@3dfinacialmanagement.co.uk Financial The 4th Duke of Westminsters 1964 Settlement Eaton Estate Office, Eaton Park, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9ET T: 01244 684400 F: 01244 681430 E: brian.bowden@eeo.co.uk Property Management & Estate Agents

A A1 Investigations Bureau Limited PO Box 928, Regent Street, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL12 9ZY T: 01270 587408 F: 01270 875425 E: rneed@a1investigations.co.uk Legal A4e Trinity House, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL11 1NL T: 01978 355474 E: adyson@a4e.co.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment Aaron & Partners Grosvenor Court, Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1HG T: 01244 405555 F: 01244 405566 E: enquiries@aaronandpartners.com Legal Abundant Uk Limited GTI Suites, Valleys Innovation Centre, Navigation Park, Abercynon, Cardiff CF45 4SN T: 07711584211 E: caroline@abundantevents.co.uk Consultants Accent Software Ltd 55-57 Marine Road, Prestatyn, Clwyd LL19 7HA T: 01745 888018 F: 01745 859344 E: sue.roberts@accentsoftware.co.uk Computers Access2Markets Ltd 4 Chantry Court, Sovereign Way, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QN T: 07900686000 F: 0870 0347571 E: r.mcguicken@access2markets.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy

Applewood Wealth Management Limited Hilliards Court, Chester Business Park, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9QP T: 01244 680314 F: 01244 682336 E: info@applewood.co.uk Consultants, Financial

Barrowmore Barnhouse Lane, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7JA T: 01829 740391 F: 01829 742571 E: juliette@barrowmore.org.uk Charities

Advanced Information Systems Limited The Foundry, Yorke Street, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL13 8LW T: 01978 345250 F: 08714 084311 E: simon.koscinski@advancedis.co.uk Computers

Archimica Ltd Prince William Avenue, Sandycroft, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2PX T: 01244 520777 F: 01244 537216 E: rob@archmica.com Manufacturing

Basedata Technologies Limited 55 Churchwood close, Chester, Cheshire CH2 2BG T: 01244 375667 E: garyrowland@basedatalive.com Business Services

Afinity Corporate Service Po Box 491, Northwich, Cheshire LW9 9AU T: 07846952162 E: jayne@afinityuk.com Training

Ardencaple Business Consultants Ardencaple, Green Farm, Poulton, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9EE T: 01244 570971 F: 01244 570759 E: idmca@lineone.net Consultants, Business Services

Agenesis 3 Old Hall Park, Guilden, Sutton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7ER T: 01244 300391 F: 01244 300391 E: ann@agenesis.co.uk Training Air Products Plc Acrefair, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 3HW T: 01978 813100 F: 01978 810742 E: odonnel@airproducts.com Manufacturing Aktiv Kapital UK Ltd Merchants House, Hamilton Place, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2BE T: 01244 319912 F: 01244 314635 E: darryl.tarlton@aktivkapital.co.uk Consultants, Financial Aldium Insurance Services Limited Viscount House, High Street, Neston, Wirral CH64 9AD T: 0151 3365881 F: 0151 3362141 E: mail@aldium.co.uk Insurance Alison Barnes 6 Ashley Drive, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 3AQ T: 01606 75786 E: alison.barnes_07@hotmail.co.uk Consultants, Business Services Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank Merseyside Business Centre, 11th Floor The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 9QJ T: 0151 2362084 F: 0151 2362147 E: debbie.thompson@alliance-leicester.co.uk Banking Alpine Storage Limited Hooton Airfield, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AR T: 0151 3275651 F: 0151 3277870 E: alpine@mersinet.co.uk Removals & Storage

The Accounts Centre Milton Green Farm, Whitchurch Road, Chester, Cheshire CH3 9DS T: 01829 770915 F: 01829 770917 E: enquiries@tac.uk.com Consultants, Financial

Ambit The Old Creamery, Station Road, Wrenbury, Cheshire CW5 8EX T: 0845 4023175 F: 0845 4023176 E: steve@ambit-learning.com Training

Acorn Management Associates Ltd. Stanlow Abbey Business Centre, Dover Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 9BF T: 0151 3552657 F: 0151 3569458 E: egreeves@acorn-ma.co.uk Consultants, Training

Amcrol Limited Unit 1, Rowleys Park, Evans Way, Shotton, Flintshire CH5 1QJ T: 01244 813353 F: 01244 813488 E: ianbellisuk@yahoo.co.uk Manufacturing

Acorn Recruitment & Training Henblas Square, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 8AE T: 01978 266299 F: 01978 266288 E: simonm@acornpeople.com Training Adam Butler Limited 86 The Highway, Hawarden, Flintshire CH5 3DJ T: 01244 533147 E: adamb@adambutlerltd.co.uk Consultants, Recruitment Adoption Matters Northwest 14 Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1AE T: 01244 390938 F: 01244 390067 E: info@adoptionmattersnw.org Adoption Services Advance Electronics Ltd Advance Park, Park Road, Rhosymedre, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 3YR T: 01978 821000 F: 01978 810852 E: sales@aelgroup.co.uk Manufacturing

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Advance Spares Ltd Advance Park, Rhosymedre, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 3YR T: 01978 823900 F: 01978 822913 E: david@aslgroup.uk.com Manufacturing

AMD Paints & Parts Unit 4 Canal Bridge Centre, Meadow Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4EH T: 0151 3552229 F: 0151 3552229 E: info@amdpaint.co.uk Motor Vehicle Dealer Service & Repair

Arthur Chatwins Ltd 4 Market Street, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5DJ T: 01270 625127 F: 01270 626725 E: edward.chatwin@chatwins.co.uk Consultants, Catering

Be Safe Not Sorry Ltd The Old Coach House, Coed Pella Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough LL29 7DR T: 01492 534059 E: amichelmore@aol.com Training

Astbury Wren Ltd Windsor House, 2 Pepper Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1DF T: 01244 310574 F: 01244 310575 E: martin.lunt@astbury-wren.co.uk Insurance

Bellard Electronics Ltd Bellard Court, Platts Lane, Duddon Heath, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0EU T: 01829 740740 F: 01829 740777 E: suzanneboote@bellard.co.uk Security Services & Equipment

Auctus UK 27 Overwood Lane, Blacon, Chester, Cheshire CH1 5AP T: 0845 0092342 F: 0870 0092342 E: james@auctusuk.com Consultants, Business Services

Belvoir Chester 64 Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RU T: 0845 6010511 F: 01244 340454 E: gordan.rogers@belvoirlettings.com Property Management & Estate Agents

Auditel (Hidden Profits Ltd) 21 Berryfold Way, Astley, Tyldesley, Lancashire M29 7PT T: 01942 704216 F: 01942 418456 E: simon.barker@auditel.co.uk Consultants, Cost & Purchase Management

Bengal Dynasty Tandoori Restaurant 104a/106 Chester Road East, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 1QD T: 01244 830455 F: 01244 836181 E: monchabali@hotmail.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

Aviagen Turkeys Limited Chowley 5, Chowley Business Park, Tattenhall, Chester, Cheshire CH3 9GA T: 01829 772020 F: 01829 772059 E: turkeysltd@aviagen.com Agriculture and Farming AWB Plastics Limited Unit 53 Clywedog Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9XS T: 01978 661496 F: 01978 660462 E: jan.b@silvergate-plastics.co.uk Manufacturing

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Beresford Adams Commercial 7 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DD T: 01244 351212 F: 01244 313282 E: jrj@bacommercial.com Property Management & Estate Agents The Best of Chester 36 Water Tower View, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3EA T: 07984389482 E: chester@thebestof.co.uk Internet Services The Best Of Flintshire 29 Trem-Y-Bunt, Kinmel Bay, Conwy, Conwy County Borough LL12 5BZ T: 01745 332738 F: 01745 332738 E: flintshire@thebestof.co.uk Business Services

Bangor University c/o European & Industrial Programmes, University Innovation Bangor, 9th Floor, Alun Roberts Building, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2UW T: 01248 382501 F: 01248 383657 E: ees009@bangor.ac.uk Education

Bewcraft Signs Limited Unit 1, Milton Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3NF T: 01244 329208 F: 01244 350189 E: info@bewcraftsigns.co.uk Consultants

Bank of America Chester Business Park, Wrexham Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9FB T: 01244 672002 F: 01244 672044 Banking Bank of England Agency For Wales 4 Village Way, Greenmeadow Springs, Tongwynlais, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF15 7NE T: 02920 614678 F: 02920 453605 E: adrian.piper@bankofengland.co.uk Banking

AMPS Ltd The Saltings, Four Crosses, Llanymynech, Powys SY22 6RE T: 01978 810808 F: 0845 8620435 E: info@amps-ltd.co.uk Wholesale and Distribution

Barclaycard Business 52 Marleston Avenue, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8HF T: 07500953057 F: 01244 679817 E: marc.docherty@barclaycard.co.uk Financial

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Bennett Brooks Financial Planning Ltd St Georges Court, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 4EE T: 0845 0096310 F: 0845 0090561 E: alan.mclaughlin@bennettbrooks.co.uk Financial

Ballantyne Grant LLP 6 Mollington Grange, Mollington, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6NP T: 01244 394230 F: 01244 394231 E: agrant@ballantynegrantllp.com Legal

Amec Earth & Environmental Ltd Unit 1, Long Barn, Village Road, Nercwys, Mold, Flintshire CH7 4EW T: 01352 751761 F: 01352 751451 E: giles.bishop@amec.com Consultants, Environment

Andy Williams 1 Grey Friars, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2NW T: 01244 319046 F: 01244 319047 E: andywilliams@pwp.cc Surveyors

BCT Regenesis Dee Point Centre, Blacon Point Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 5NF T: 01244 390344 F: 01244 382095 E: mike@bctregenesis.com Consultants, Business Services

Barclays Bank Plc North Wales Corporate Team Barclays Commercial Bank, Raymond Court, Princes Drive, Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough LL29 8HT T: 01492 613340 F: 01492 613378 E: john.pitchford@barclayscorporate.com Banking

Big Storage The Printworks, Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QS T: 01244 399993 F: 01244 389058 E: enquiries@bigstorage.info Removals & Storage Birch Cullimore Friars, 20 White Friars, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1XS T: 01244 321066 F: 01244 312582 E: info@bclaw.co.uk Legal Biztech Assist Ltd Frodsham Business Centre, Bridge lane, Frodsham, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7FZ T: 0844 4128147 F: 0845 2802817 E: nick@biztechassist.co.uk Business Services Black House Grill Newgate House, Newgate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1DE T: 01244 400507 E: chester@blackhouse.uk.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

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Blackwell Hydraulics Ltd Unit 9-13, Llandudno Junction Ind Est, Llandudno Junction, Llandudno, Conwy County Borough LL31 9SX T: 01492 583821 F: 01492 593591 E: sales@blackwellhydraulics.co.uk Manufacturing

Business Connection 4 Heritage Court, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RD T: 01244 350303 F: 01244 313004 E: info@tbc-recruit.com Employment Agencies & Recruitment

Carbon Trust in Wales Albion House, Oxford Street, Nantgarw, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF15 7TR T: 01443 845944 F: 01443 845940 E: infowales@thecarbontrust.co.uk Consultants, Energy

Chester Chauffeur Services 28 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 5RD T: 0845 6024871 E: enquiries@cheshirechaffeurservices.com Transport

Blossoms Hotel St John Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1HL T: 01244 323186 F: 01244 346433 E: general.blossoms@macdonaldhotels.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

Business Eye Welsh Development Agency, St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL1 7LJ T: 01745 586142 F: 01745 586259 E: david.mundy@businesseye.org.uk Consultants, Business Services

Care and Support Initiatives Thornton Green Lane, Thornton Le Moors, Chester, Cheshire CH2 4JQ T: 01244 301421 F: 01244 301985 Consultants, Health Care

Chester Childbirth Appeal Co. Ltd Avon-Royd, 36 Hoole Road, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3NL T: 01244 350755 E: pat.daniels@coch.nhs.uk Charities

Blue Wave Management Services Ltd 21 Mountway, Waverton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7QF T: 01244 335602 F: 01244 335602 E: rayhill@bluewave-hr.co.uk Consultants

Business Link North West City Office Park, Bluebell Way, Preston, Lancashire PR2 5PZ T: 0845 0066888 F: 01925 715005 Business Services

Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel Bodelwyddan, Rhyl, Denbighshire LL18 5YA T: 01745 585088 F: 01745 585089 E: linda.jones@bourne-leisure.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Bolesworth Estate Company Limited Estate Office Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Cheshire CH3 9HQ T: 01829 782210 F: 01829 782294 E: gen@bolesworth.co.uk Property Management & Estate Agents Border Publishing Limited Salop House, Salop Road, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 2NR T: 01691 662709 F: 01691 679889 E: dan@borderpublishing.com Publishing Boughey Distribution Limited Wardle, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6RS T: 01829 262314 F: 01829 260604 E: ilochrie@boughey.co.uk Wholesale and Distribution Brain Injury Rehabilitation & Development The Old Coach House, Church Road, Eccleston, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9HT T: 01244 678629 F: 01244 538723 E: admin@b-i-r-d.org.uk Charities Bray Leino Broadskill Pioneer House, Pioneer Business Park, North Road, Ellesmere Port, CH65 1AD T: 0151 5504580 F: 0151 5504581 E: mail@brayleino.co.uk Consultants, IT Brewin Dolphin Securities Ltd 59 Madoc Street, Llandudno, Conwy County Borough LL30 2TW T: 01492 874391 F: 01492 871990 E: colin.wickens@brewin.co.uk Consultants, Financial Bringhigh Ltd Unit 46, First Avenue, Zone 2, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NU T: 01244 287050 F: 01244 289175 E: sales@venalink.co.uk Packaging Britannia Carpets Unit 1-3 The Bearer Centre, Hollands Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8AU T: 01606 49668 F: 01606 41168 E: sales@britanniacarpets.com Office Supplies Broughton Unit Trust C/O Mr C Gillian Centre Manager, Centre Management Offices, Broughton Shopping Centre, Broughton, Flintshire CH4 0DE T: 01244 534354 F: 01244 538166 E: cgilligan@broughton-park.com Retail

Business Marketing UK Limited The Whitehouse, Greenall Avenue, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 6HL T: 01928 715693 E: ray@businessmarketingltd.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Buxton Accounting LLP 98 Middlewich Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7DA T: 01606 810729 F: 01606 810729 E: general@buxtonaccounting.co.uk Consultants, Financial The Buyers Market Limited 4 Hunters Walk, Canal Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4EB T: 07920420688 F: 08717 172136 Publishing Byrom Clark Roberts Ltd 2 Heritage Court, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RD T: 01244 348849 F: 01244 320783 E: tessselby@bcrnet.eu Surveyors ByteBack Training 4 Pen-y-Bryn Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy County Borough LL29 6AF T: 07770472488 F: 01492 518203 E: sue@bytebacktraining.co.uk Training

C C & C Catering Equipment Limited Bumpers Lane, Sealand Industrial Estate, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4LT T: 01244 375012 F: 01244 373515 E: pnk@trycandc.com Wholesale and Distribution Cambrensis Communications Ltd Galeri C2, Victoria Dock, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 15Q T: 01286 685254 F: 01286 676762 E: galeri@cambrensis.uk.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Canda Copying Ltd Unit 2, Prince William Avenue, Sandycroft, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2QZ T: 01244 520626 F: 01244 520242 E: info@candacopying.co.uk Office supplies Canei Solutions 10 Tolbar Road, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5QX T: 01244 458928 E: enquiries@canei.co.uk Consultants, IT Canon (UK) Ltd 230 Cygnet Court, Lakeside Drive, Warrington, Cheshire WA1 1PD T: 01925 405770 F: 0870 8360008 E: albert_hall@cuk.canon.co.uk Office supplies

Business After Hours Club Unit R12, Verdin Exchange, High Street, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2AN T: 01606 553554 F: 01606 553555 E: domine@businessafterhours.co.uk Business Services

Caparo Wire Limited Ash Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9JT T: 01978 666800 F: 01978 666840 E: sales@caparo-wire.co.uk Manufacturing

Business AV 10 Broad Oaks, Rossett, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL12 0FA T: 01244 570376 E: info@businessav.co.uk Vehicle & Equipment Hire

Capita Symonds Regus House, Herone Way, Chester Business Park, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9QR T: 01244 893165 F: 01244 893101 E: allan.smith@capita.co.uk Consultants

Careers Wales North East 2nd Floor St David’s Building, Daniel Owen Square, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1DD T: 01352 750456 F: 01352 756470 E: alladmin@cwne.org Employment Agencies & Recruitment Careers Wales North West/Gyrfa Cymru Gogledd Orllewin 5 Llys Castan, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4FH T: 01248 672800 F: 01248 672801 E: post@careers-gyrfa.org.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment Catt Consulting 11 Cherry Gardens, Boughton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5ES T: 01244 344204 E: debbie@debbiecatt.com Consultants, Business Services Cattles Invoice Finance Ltd 7th Floor Silk House Court, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2LZ T: 0151 5153025 E: mcatton@cattlesif.co.uk Consultants, Financial Cee-Box Limited 1-3 Broncoed Business Park, Wrexham Road, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1HP T: 0870 4422305 F: 0870 4422306 Consultants CEREP Grosvenor S.A.R.L Centre Management, Suite 7, 2nd Floor Pepper House, Pepper Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1EA Consultants Champion Allwoods Limited 2nd Floor, Refuge House, 33-37 Watergate Row, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2LE T: 01244 312351 F: 01244 320881 E: chester@champion-accountants.co.uk Accountants

Chester Communications Ltd 225 Hoole Lane, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3EP T: 01244 348667 F: 01244 319215 E: grahame.roberts@chestercomms.com Telecommunications The Chester Grosvenor and Spa Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LT T: 01244 324024 F: 01244 313246 E: chesgrov@chestergrosvenor.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation The Chester Partnership Limited Oaklands Office Park, Hooton Road, Hooton, Chester, Cheshire CH66 7NZ T: 0151 3285678 F: 0151 3285679 E: steve@localifas.co.uk Consultants, Financial Chester Race Company Ltd The Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2LY T: 01244 304600 F: 01244 304649 E: enquiries@chester-races.com Sport and Leisure Chester Smiles Dental Practice 5-7 Overleigh Road, Handbridge, Chester, Cheshire CH4 7HL T: 01244 677612 F: 01244 675721 E: chestersmiles@aol.com Health Care Chester UK Ltd Clwyd Close, Hawarden Industrial Park, Hawarden, Flintshire CH5 3PZ T: 01244 531631 F: 01244 531331 E: sales@chesteruk.net Business Services Chester University Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4BJ T: 01244 511000 F: 01244 392808 E: l.botten@chester.ac.uk Education

Check Communications Ltd Haven Buildings, Chester Road West, Queensferry, Flintshire CH5 1SA T: 01244 834800 F: 01244 831606 E: angela.wellings@checkcomm.com Telecommunications

Chester Wellness Centre Chester Business Park, Wrexham Road, Chester, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9DE T: 01244 680214 E: chester.wellness@btconnect.com Health Care

Cheshire Military Museum The Castle, Grosvenor St, Chester, CH1 T: 01244 327617 F: 01244 401700 E: regimental-secretary@cheshires.army.mod.uk Education

Chester Zoo Caughall Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1LH T: 01244 380280 F: 01244 371273 E: l.jones@chesterzoo.org Sport and Leisure

Cheshire PBS Unit 5, Country Design Centre, Cotebrook, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9DY T: 01829 760256 F: 01829 760967 E: mary.lancaster@cheshirepbs.co.uk Business Services Cheshire West and Chester Council County Hall, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1SF T: 03001 238123 E: enquiries@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk Councils Chester & Cheshire Conference Desk 6a Telford Court, Chester Gates, Dunkirk, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6LT T: 01244 853030 F: 01244 853031 Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

Children Today The Moorings, Rowton Bridge, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7AE T: 01244 335622 F: 01244 335473 E: info@children-today.org.uk Charities Chris Bird Finance 40 Bexton Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9BP T: 01565 633671 F: 07967 710888 E: chris@chrisbirdfinance.co.uk Financial Chronicle Newspapers Chronicle House, Common Hall Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2AA T: 01244 340151 F: 01244 349975 E: newsroom@cheshirenews.co.uk Publishing

Chester Audi Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4LS T: 01244 391800 F: 01244 391801 Motor Vehicle Dealer Service & Repair

Circle Cabs 6 Princes Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 8AX T: 0151 3551928 F: 0151 3553112 E: info@circlecabs.co.uk Transport

Chester Cathedral Cathedral Office, 12 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2HU T: 01244 324756 E: annette.moor@chestercathedral.com Religious Organisations

Claire House Childrens Hospice Claire House, Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 4JD T: 0151 3430883 F: 0151 3431004 E: appeals@claire-house.org.uk Charities

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Clariongrade Limited 7 Sedum Close, Huntington, Chester, Cheshire CH3 6BL T: 01244 310261 F: 01244 405294 E: chamberofcommerce@clariongrade.co.uk Computers Clarke Design 9 Ossmere Close, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1FB T: 0845 0094933 E: web@clarkedesign.co.uk Internet Services Classic Hospitals Limited Yale Hospital, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 7YP T: 01978 291306 F: 01978 291397 E: cservice-ya@spirehealthcare.com Health Care Clatterbridge Cancer Research Trust JKD Laboratories, ClatterBridge Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 4JY T: 0151 3434300 F: 0151 3431820 E: Lorraine.Venables@ccrmail.org Charities Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology Charitable Funds Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside CH63 4JY T: 0151 4827948 F: 0151 4827817 E: fundraising@ccotrust.nhs.uk Charities Claymore Business Machines Ltd New Road Business Centre, New Road, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2XR T: 01606 558887 F: 01606 558886 E: mike@claymorebm.co.uk Office Supplies Cleareality Limited Bryn Llwyn Bach, Gwaenysgor, Flintshire LL18 6EP T: 01745 857688 E: mikedenison@cleareality.co.uk Business Services Clearer Thoughts Ltd Bridle House, Bridle Way, Bootle, Merseyside L30 4UA T: 0151 2853656 F: 0151 5252298 E: donna.stewart@clearerthoughts.co.uk Training Clicks The Old Bakery, Duke Street, Ruabon, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 6DE T: 07973501853 E: dsprake@googlemail.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Clifford Jones Timber Ltd Brickfield Lane, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 2TN T: 01824 702157 F: 01824 702158 Manufacturing Clunk Click Limited Riverside Business Park, Benarth Road, Conwy, Conwy County Borough LL32 8UB T: 01492 596807 F: 08700 503201 E: jeremy@clunkclick.net Consultants, IT Coastal Cymru Limited Mona Road, Menai Bridge, Anglesey LL59 5EA T: 01248 717903 F: 01248 715390 E: davina@sbarc.net Property Management & Estate Agents Cogent Breeding Limited Lea Lane, Alford, Chester, Cheshire CH3 6JQ T: 01244 622000 F: 01244 620373 E: helen.prior-egerton@cogentuk.com Agriculture and Farming Columbus McKinnon Corporation Ltd Knutsford Way, Sealand Ind Est, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4NZ T: 01244 375375 F: 01244 377403 E: steven.sherwin@cmworks.com Consultants, Manufacturing Comms.com Ltd Sherwood House, Buggan Lane, Neston, Cheshire CH64 6QB T: 0151 3538808 F: 0151 3538808 E: graeme@commscomltd.fsnet.co.uk Telecommunications Concise IT Ltd 2 Royal Court, Gadbrook Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7UT T: 01606 336200 F: 01606 336209 E: kerry.robinson@concise.it.co.uk Consultants, IT

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Conference & Events Ltd 16 Hemlegh Vale, Helsby, Cheshire WA6 0DB T: 01928 724800 E: paula@conference-and-events.com Business Services Conifers Care Group/Oaklands Nursing Home 10 Tarvin Road, Littleton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7DG T: 01244 335060 F: 01244 335076 E: nidhi.trehan@coniferscaregroup.com Health Care Conren Limited Redwither Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL13 9RD T: 01978 661991 F: 01978 661120 E: info@conren.com Manufacturing Consolidated Lazer Line Fawcett House, 4 Record Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1DS T: 01824 705807 F: 01824 705816 E: terriann@clazerline.co.uk Import/Export Consort Precision Diamond Co Ltd Unit A1/A2, Tir Llwyd Industrial Est, St Asaph Avenue, Kinmel Bay, Conwy County Borough LL18 5JA T: 01745 343951 F: 01745 342015 E: consortcpd@enterprise.net Manufacturing Convatec (UK) Ltd Unit 20, First Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NU T: 01244 584300 E: scott.henshaw@bms.com Health Care CORNEA Consulting 28 Totland Grove, Newton, Chester, Cheshire CH2 2EY T: 07791026564 E: info@corneaconsulting.com Business Services Costco Wholesale Dunkirk Trading Estate, Chester Gates, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6LT T: 01244 852070 F: 01244 850073 E: marketing119@costco.co.uk Wholesale and Distribution The Courtyard Helsby Rake House, Lower Rake Lane, Helsby, Cheshire WA6 0AL T: 01928 723222 F: 01928 727219 E: roger.maher@thecourtyardhelsby.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Crabwall Manor Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6NE T: 01244 851666 F: 01244 851400 E: eamonn.bell@brook-hotels.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Croner Consulting Limited Walters Kluwer (UK) Ltd, Croner House, Wheatfield Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1YG T: 07971564092 F: 01455 897407 E: andrew.cooper@cronerconsulting.co.uk Consultants, Health and Safety Cross Lanes Hotel Bangor On Dee Road, Nr Marchwiel, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 0TF T: 01978 780555 E: guestservices@crosslanes.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Crowne Plaza Hotel Trinity Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2BD T: 0870 4421081 F: 01244 316118 E: cpchester@qmh-hotels.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation CRS Consultants Ltd Parrs Bank Buildings, 8-10 Dane Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5HA T: 01606 48521 F: 01606 42399 E: kerry@crs-consultants.com Insurance Cullen Financial Planning Ltd 2 Riverview, The Embankment Business Park, Vale Road Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 3GN T: 07500822761 E: johnmillington@cullenfp.co.uk Financial

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Curtain Magic 77 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5UW T: 01606 488883 F: 01606 352739 E: cheadle799@aol.com Consultants, Manufacturing

D D Dundas & Sons 55 Pensby Road, Heswall, South Wirral, Cheshire CH60 7RB T: 0151 3422225 F: 0151 3422225 Construction D P Roberts Hughes & Denye 78-80 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 0AA T: 0151 3556699 F: 0151 3572023 E: mark.brown@dprobertshd.co.uk Legal DAC & Partners Limited Office S1, Croesnewydd, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 7YP T: 01978 291689 F: 01978 291689 E: alan.cronin@dacsecuritytraining.co.uk Security Services & Equipment Database Direct Limited Junction 8 Business Centre, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 3AS T: 0151 3577700 F: 0151 3572813 E: eport@database-direct.co.uk Business Services David Darlington Enviromental Consultant 5 Morston View, Gyfelia, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 OYN T: 01978 842418 E: david@daviddarlington.co.uk Consultants, Environment David Lloyd Cheshire Oaks Stanney Lane, Little Stanney, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 9JN T: 0151 3559050 F: 0151 3567575 E: Mship.cheshireoaks@davidlloyd.co.uk Sport and Leisure Day One Projects Limited Derwen Deg, Llanarmon Road, Glyn Ceiriog, Llangollen, Clwyd LL20 7NP T: 01691 718120 E: alygriff@aol.com Consultants DBH Seviced Business Centre Limited Pioneer Business Park, North Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AD T: 0151 5504500 E: ep@dbhservicedoffices.co.uk Office Services De Vere St Davids Park Hotel St Davids Park, Ewloe, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 3YB T: 01244 520800 F: 01244 520930 E: reservations.stdavids@devere-hotels.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation De Winter Marketing Fidelity House, 12a Stocks Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5TF T: 01244 320677 F: 01244 320686 E: de.winter@mdew.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy

Deeside College Kelsterton Road, Connahs Quay, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 4BR T: 01244 831531 F: 01244 814305 E: s.wilkinson@deeside.ac.uk Education Denbighshire County Council Trem Clwyd, Canol y Dre, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1QA T: 01824 706000 E: Vona.Law@denbighshire.gov.uk Councils Denbighshire Enterprise Agency Clwydfro Business Centre, Lon Parcwr Industrial Estate, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1NJ T: 01824 705782 F: 01824 705541 E: eevans@denbighbiz.co.uk Business Services Dene Hotel 95 Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3ND T: 01244 321165 F: 01244 350277 E: info@denehotel.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Design Group Partnership 9 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2HU T: 01244 320543 F: 01244 313933 E: info@designgroup.uk.com Architects Destination Recruitment The Hough, Granary Malpas, Chester, Cheshire SY14 7JJ T: 01948 861375 F: 01948 861006 E: cbethell@destinationrecruitment.com Employment Agencies & Recruitment Devaco International Limited Riverside House, River Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8RP T: 01244 671700 F: 01244 680655 E: enquiries@devaco.co.uk Manufacturing Dial House Chester Dial House, Hamilton Place, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2BH T: 01244 345655 F: 01244 315025 E: contactus@dialhousechester.org.uk Charities Dillamore & Co Limited The Stables Offices, Stansty Park, Summerhill Road, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL11 4YW T: 01978 752000 F: 01978 755600 E: contact@dillamore.co.uk Accountants Distinctive Publishing Ltd 7th Floor, Aiden House, Sundeland Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear NE8 3HU T: 0191 4788300 F: 0191 4788301 E: john.neilson@distinctivepublishing.co.uk Publishing Dixon Webb 35 White Friars, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QF T: 01244 404142 F: 01244 404141 E: tdevans@dixonwebb.com Surveyors Document Direct Ltd 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L3 9QJ T: 0151 2279150 F: 0151 2271734 E: jayne.smith@documentdirect.co.uk Office Services

Deafness Support Network Chester Deaf Centre, Southview Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4JG T: 01244 371372 F: 01244 378215 E: dsn@deafnesssupportnetwork.co.uk Charities

Doubletree by Hilton Chester Warrington Road, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3PD T: 01244 408800 F: 01244 320251

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Decisive Operations Ltd Ashfield, 126 Chester Road, Helsby, Cheshire WA6 0QS T: 01928 700447 E: johncollicutt@decisiveoperations.com Consultants, Training

Dyslexia Specs 2 Housesteads Drive, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3DL T: 01244 343057 E: emorgan2@sky.com Training

Dee 106.3 Ltd 2 Chantry Court, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QN T: 01244 391000 F: 01244 391010 E: stef.roberts@dee1063.com Sport and Leisure Dee Recruitment Ltd Top Floor, Post Office House, 99-105 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, Merseyside CH41 6AD T: 0151 6479522 E: jill@deerecruitment.co.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment

E E & L Instruments Ltd Aerial Road, Llay, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL12 0TU T: 01978 853920 F: 01978 854564 E: idris@eandl-group.com Manufacturing

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Eastgate Asset Control Ltd Moorlands Farm, Thomas Chapel, Begelly, SA68 OXG T: 07867555199 F: 01244 400187 E: graham-bradley@btconnect.com Consultants Eclipse Creative Consultants Limited Grove House, Marlborough Court, Vicars Cross Road, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5YE T: 01244 347545 F: 01244 347552 E: pete@eclipse-creative.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Edge Transport Ltd Miners Road, Llay Industrial Estate, Llay, Wrexham, Clwyd LL12 0DJ T: 01978 854123 F: 01978 852800 E: jenny@edgetransport.com Consultants, Transport Education Business Plus 1st Floor, The Clock Tower, Winsford Shopping Centre, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 1AG T: 01606 555700 F: 01606 591957 E: leonie.murphy@ebplus.org.uk Education Edward Jones Ltd 110 Charles House, Princes Court, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6PQ T: 01270 624696 F: 01270 611336 E: kenneth.critchley@edwardjones.com Financial Edward Jones Ltd 1 Royal Court, Gadbrook Park, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7UT T: 01606 42105 F: 01606 42098 E: jennifer.conway@edwardjones.com Financial Edward Robinson & Co Suite S1, Chester Enterprise Centre, Hoole Bridge, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3NE T: 01244 315553 F: 01244 315886 E: richard.brown@ercacc.co.uk Accountants Electrical Oil Services PO Box 79, Bridges Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4WD T: 0845 6021003 F: 0845 6021004 Plant and Equipment Ellesmere Port & Neston Borough Council Council Offices, 4 Civic Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 0BE T: 0151 3566789 F: 0151 3566409 E: steve.cranmer@epnbc.gov.uk Councils

Entep Properties Limited Canal Bridge Enterprise Centre, Meadow Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4EH T: 0151 3550013 F: 0151 3567469 E: deb@entep-properties.co.uk Property Management & Estate Agents

Fox Robinson Unit s7a, Chester Enterprise Centre, Hoole Bridge, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3NE T: 01244 400979 F: 0870 2203164 E: info@isitsafe.eu Consultants, Health and Safety

Enterprise rent a car Phoenix Estate, Rossmore Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 3BR T: 0151 3573300 F: 0151 3503784 E: sean.a.maddocks@erac.com Vehicle & Equipment Hire

Free To Be (UK) Limited Oakleigh, Clay Lane, Marton, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2QH T: 0845 3301268 F: 0845 3301279 E: info@ransonassociates.co.uk Consultants, Business Services

The Entrepreneurs Coach Ltd The Alaska Building, Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6LG T: 01743 355600 F: 0560 1136974 E: garethemberton@the-entrepreneurs-coach.com Consultants, Training

Freedom Business Coaching Innovation House, Power Road, Bromborough, Wirral CH62 8AW T: 0845 6022588 F: 0151 3430355 E: ryan.curwen@freedomcoaching.eu Consultants, Business Services

Essential Holistics 1 Faraday Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Merseyside CH65 7DB T: 0151 2005317 E: sharon.essentialholistics@hotmail.co.uk Consultants, Health Care Etiquette Labels Ltd Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, Clwyd LL13 9XN T: 01978 664544 F: 01978 664533 E: tom.bunce@etiquette.co.uk Printing and Design Evans Easyspace (Chester) Limited Office 1 Evans Business Centre, Minerva Avenue, Sovereign Way, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QL T: 01244 389300 F: 01244 389301 E: info@evanseasyspace.com Removals & Storage Excelsyn Molecular Development Ltd Mostyn Road, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 9DN T: 01352 717100 F: 01352 717171 Manufacturing Express by Holiday Inn The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2LY T: 0870 9904065 F: 0870 9904066 E: pmcgarry@chester-races.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

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Ellesmere Port Job Centre Plus 1-3 Mercer Walk, Port Arcades Shopping Centre, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 0AP T: 0151 5528800 Employment Agencies & Recruitment

Fawcett Christie Hydraulics Limited Sandycroft Industrial Estate, Chester Road, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2QP T: 01244 526200 F: 01244 533002 E: david.jones@fch.co.uk Manufacturing

Ellis and Co 114/120 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2HT T: 01244 343504 F: 01244 344715 E: info@ellis-uk.com Accountants

Finance Wales Oakleigh, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3DQ T: 01745 586190 F: 01745 586191 E: info@financewales.co.uk Financial

Ellis Whittam Ltd Wood House, Aldford, Chester, Cheshire CH3 6JD T: 0845 2268393 F: 0845 2268384 E: info@elliswhittam.com Consultants, Legal

Find Inspiration In Counselling The Old Post Office, 1A Oak Road, Hooton, Cheshire CH66 7NP T: 0151 3273831 E: findinspirationincounselling@fsmail.net Consultants

Elocs The Technology Centre, 50 Nantwich Road, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 9HG T: 0844 8481005 E: bryan@elocs.co.uk Business Services Energi Products Ltd Plas Penmon, Cadlas, Connahs’s Quay, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 4RZ T: 07752917586 F: 01244 812750 E: energiproducts@aol.com Motor Vehicle Dealer Service & Repair

Fiona Graham Consultancy 15 Townfield Avenue, Farndon, Chester, Cheshire CH3 6QL T: 07713402697 E: gfgraham@btinternet.com Legal Flintshire County Council Environment & Regeneration, County hall, Mold, Flintshire CH7 6NF T: 01352 752121 Councils

Freight First Ltd Unit5, Goddard Road, Astmoor Industrial Estate, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1QF T: 0844 4150005 F: 0844 4150006 E: simon@freightfirst.co.uk Import/Export

G G & C Contracts (flooring) Limited 9 Gardeners Way, Oakenholt, Flint, Flintshire CH6 5SR E: suzycarden@dsl.pipex.com Flooring G C Hahn & Co Ltd Mold Business Park, Maes Ewern, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1XW T: 01352 705500 F: 01352 705555 E: customerservice@hahn.co.uk Manufacturing

Green Globe IT 150 The Leadwork, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3BF T: 07917112193 E: marco.desa@greenglobeit.co.uk Computers Greys Accountants Limited 2a Pen Y Bryn, Hope, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL12 9NG T: 01978 753200 E: rob@greys-uk.com Consultants, Financial Grosvenor Garden Centre Wrexham Road, Belgrave, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9EB T: 01244 625200 F: 01244 625210 E: iain.wylie@grosvenorgardencentre.co.uk Retail Grosvenor Pulford Hotel Wrexham Road, Pulford, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9DG T: 01244 570560 F: 01244 570809 E: sales@grosvenorpulfordhotel.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Grote Company Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 7YP T: 01978 362243 F: 01978 362255 E: grawes@grotecompany.com Manufacturing Gusto Sandwiches Limited 67 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2HQ T: 01244 321456 F: 01244 321446 E: info@gustosandwiches.com Catering

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Gabriel Ash Ltd Monument Farm, Farndon, Chester, Cheshire CH3 6QP T: 01829 271888 F: 01829 271889 E: info@gabrielash.com Manufacturing

H & D Fitzgerald Ltd Cefn Du, Tremeirchion, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0US T: 01352 720774 F: 01352 720249 E: heather@density.co.uk Engineering

Gainland Chemical Company Factory Road, Sandycroft, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2QJ T: 01244 536326 F: 01244 531254 E: lynne@gccdiagnostics.com Manufacturing

Hall Livesey Brown & Company HLB House, High Street, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0AT T: 01829 733333 F: 01829 733342 E: adrian.crank@hlbtarp.co.uk Accountants

GE Tools Ltd Wood Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire LL18 1DS T: 01745 361010 F: 01745 344603 E: chamber@getools.co.uk Wholesale and Distribution General Motors UK Limited Communications Dept. (EK04), Hooton House, North Road Industrial Estate, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AL T: 0151 3502233 F: 0151 3502033 E: louise.kempson@vauxhall.co.uk Manufacturing Glanbia Cheese Ltd Brunel Court, Rudheath Way, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7LP T: 01606 810900 F: 01606 48680 E: kahughes@glanbiacheese.co.uk Manufacturing

Hargreaves & Woods Richmond Place, 127 Boughton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5BH T: 01244 400219 F: 01244 400385 E: post@mjhw.co.uk Accountants Harris Imports Ltd Unit 1, Rossfield Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 3AW T: 0151 3563094 F: 0151 3568886 Manufacturing Headland Agro Chemical Rectors Lane, Pentre, Deeside CH5 2DH T: 01244 537370 F: 01244 532097 E: lunsey.oni@headlandgroup.com Consultants, Manufacturing

Glow New Media Suite 712 Gostins Building, 32-36 Hanover Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L1 4LN T: 0151 7079770 E: phil@glow-internet.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy

Herald Inns & Bars Levens House, Ackhurst Park, Foxhole Road, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 1NY T: 01257 238723 F: 01257 460495 E: chestergm@leisure-parcs.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

Glyn Holloway 16 Hammond Street, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7PG T: 01270 661201 E: glyn.holloway@aims.co.uk Accountants

Hill Dickinson 34 Cuppin Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2BN T: 01244 896600 F: 01244 896601 E: law@hilldickinson.com Legal

English In Chester 9-11 Stanley Place, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2LU T: 01244 318913 F: 01244 320091 E: study@english-in-chester.co.uk Language and Translation

Flooring Contracts NW Ltd 22 Station Road, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd LL29 8BU T: 01492 535694 F: 01492 536373 E: fairtradeflooring@btconnect.com Manufacturing

Glyndwr University Plas Coch, Mold Road, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL11 2AW T: 01978 293439 F: 01978 290008 E: l.willington@glyndwr.ac.uk Education

Hillyer McKeown Murlain Business Centre, Murlain House, Union Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QP T: 01244 345551 F: 01244 344749 E: acc@law.uk.com Legal

Ensemble Cymru Ysgol Cerddoriaeth, Prifysgol Cymru, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DG T: 01248 383257 F: 01248 383257 E: peryn@ensemblecymru.co.uk Business Services

Forrest Recruitment Ltd 1st - 2nd Floors, 10-12 St Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DY T: 01244 400543 F: 01244 400548 E: chester@forrest-recruitment.co.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment

Grahams Machinery Sales Deva House, Knutsford Way, Sealand Ind Estate, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4NX T: 01244 376764 F: 01244 377177 E: julia.lewis@graham-machinery.co.uk Industrial Supplier

Holiday Inn Chester South Vendor S100003518, Wrexham Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9DL T: 0870 4009019 F: 01244 674100 Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

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Holywell Chamber of Commerce 24A High Street, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 7LH T: 01352 713690 Business Services Home Instead Senior Care 12a Telford Court, Dunkirk Lea, Chester Gates, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6LT T: 01244 851744 F: 01244 851745 E: trevor.brocklebank@homeinstead.co.uk Health Care Hospitality Management 9 Rosset Close, Kingshead, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8WP T: 01606 553554 E: michaelworthington@btinternet.com Catering Howard Worth Drake House, Gabrook Park, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7RA T: 01606 369000 F: 01606 369010 E: chrissmith@howardworth.co.uk Accountants HSBC Bank (Chester) Chester & Deeside Commercial Centre, Vista, St Davids Park, Ewole, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 3DT T: 0845 5845426 F: 01244 583880 E: irenemartin@hsbc.com Banking HSBC Bank plc (Shotton) North East Wales Commercial Centre, Vista St Davids Park, Ewloe, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 3UZ T: 0845 7606060 F: 0845 5878180 E: wynnelloyd@hsbc.com Banking

I I H Services Limited PO Box 78, New Ferry, Wirral CH63 3WB T: 0151 3479051 F: 0151 3479051 E: ibs.husseyn@ihsqm.com Manufacturing I7 Technologies Limited Units 1-4, Hampton Heath Industrial Estate, Malpas, Chester, Cheshire SY14 8LU T: 01948 820787 F: 01948 820797 E: peter.james@i7technologies.co.uk Internet Services Ifor Williams Trailers Ltd Cynwyd, Corwen, Denbighshire LL21 0LB T: 01490 412626 F: 01490 412770 E: margaret@iforwilliamstrailers.co.uk Manufacturing Ignite Strategic Partners Ltd Whiston Close, High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6UD T: 07764933114 E: mark@ignitestrategicpartners.com Consultants Imperial Hotel (Llandudno) Ltd Vaughan Street, Llandudno, Conwy County Borough LL13 1AP T: 01492 877466 F: 01492 878043 E: gsl@theimperial.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation INEOS Compounds Limited Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 0DF T: 01928 762715 F: 01928 725101 E: ken_goodwin@evc-int.com Manufacturing Inkfil.com Ltd 62 Lower Bridge St, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RU T: 01244 344477 F: 01244 344477 E: info@inkfil.com Office supplies Innes Reid Dee House, Hoole Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3NJ T: 01244 347583 F: 01244 312619 E: james@innesreid.co.uk Financial Innovas Ltd R1-2 Verdin Exchange, High Street, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2AN T: 01606 551122 E: tim.ashcroft@innovas.co.uk Consultants

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Insite Networking Solutions Unit 2B Riverside Trade Park, River Lane, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8RL T: 0844 2499880 F: 0845 3302796 E: info@insite-tec.co.uk Consultants, Business Services

Job Centre Plus - Ellesmere Port 1-3 Mercer Walk, Port Arcades Shopping Centre, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 OAP T: 0151 5528800 F: 0151 5528803 E: gerry.mcinally@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment

Institute of Public Finance Ltd The Quadrant, Chester West, Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QR T: 01244 399699 F: 01244 399601 E: chester@ipf.co.uk Consultants, Financial

Job Centre Plus - Neston 26-30 Brook Street, Neston, Cheshire CH64 9YD T: 0151 5516700 F: 0151 5516777 E: dave.eaton@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment

International Fiscal Services Limited 7 Maes Celyn, Northop, Mold, Flintshire CH7 6BA T: 07899865204 E: stuarts@interfis.com Consultants, Financial Ipsen Biopharm Limited Unit 9, Ash Road, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9UF T: 01978 661181 F: 01978 660366 Manufacturing IRD UK Ltd International House, Aviation Park, Saltney Ferry, Chester, Cheshire CH4 OGZ T: 01244 538170 F: 01244 528900 E: sales@irdbalancing.com Manufacturing Iron Mountain Stretton Green Distribution Park, Langford Way, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 4TQ T: 01925 605530 F: 01925 605531 E: cyule@ironmountain.co.uk Consultants, Office Services Itex Limited 2nd Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NW T: 01244 843629 F: 01244 842878 Wholesale and Distribution IWT Deeside Ltd Fourth Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NR T: 01244 281888 F: 01244 289619 Manufacturing

J J and L Mobile Auto Technicians The Crest, Nortons Lane, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 OTA T: 07828299018 E: j&lautotechnicians@live.co.uk Consultants, Transport Jackson Fire & Security Limited Unit 6, Cambrian Business Park, Queens Lane, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1NJ T: 01352 755866 F: 01352 755494 E: info@jacksonfireandsecurity.com Wholesale and Distribution Jacobs and Co 76 Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 0AA T: 0151 3558481 F: 0151 3571899 E: info@jacobs-law.co.uk Legal Jenny Tricket Limited 34 Edmund Wright Way, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5HQ T: 01270 619397 E: jenny@jennytrickett.co.uk Training Jest Management Services Ltd Small Brook, Station Road, Crowton, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2RQ T: 01606 854813 E: eric.thompson@jestmanagement.co.uk Consultants, Business Services Jigsaw Learning & Development Ltd 48 Merton Park, Penmdenmawr, Gwynedd LL34 6DH T: 01492 621399 E: jspringthorpe@uwclub.net Training Job Centre Plus - Chester Chantry House, City Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3AQ T: 01244 356157 E: lynda.davies@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment

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Jobs@Pertemps 40-42 Regent Street, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL11 1RR T: 01978 291565 F: 01978 364550 E: julie_pomford@pertemps.co.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment Jonathan James Lettings 42 Wharton Road, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3AE T: 01606 554133 E: jonathanjameslettings@hotmail.com Property Management & Estate Agents

K Kelsall Management Services Ltd 20 Church Street, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0QB T: 01829 752552 F: 07902 011128 E: info@kelsall-uk.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Ken Bridge Hotel New Galloway, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 3PR T: 01644 420211 F: 01644 420744 E: mail@kenbridgehotel.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation KingKabs Warwick House, 4 Stanley Place, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2LU T: 01244 321188 F: 01244 400466 Retail Kingspan Greenfield Business Park No. 2, Greenfield, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 7GJ T: 01352 717200 F: 01352 716008 Manufacturing Knew Productions Ltd Bersham Enterprise Park, Rhostyllen, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 4EG T: 01978 358522 F: 01978 358522 E: richard@knewproductions.co.uk Photography and Video KoR Events Ltd Pen Y Bryn, Malpas Road, Tilston, Cheshire SY14 7DS T: 01829 250379 F: 01829 250379 E: lyn@korevents.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Kronospan Ltd Maesgwyn Farm, Holyhead Road, Chirk, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL14 5NT T: 01691 773361 F: 01691 772316 E: c.ryan@kronospan.co.uk Manufacturing

L LA Fitness Wrexham Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 7QP T: 01244 683999 F: 08700 331649 E: chester@lafitness.co.uk Health Care Lafert Electric Motors Ltd Electra House, Electra Way, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6GL T: 01270 270022 F: 01270 270023 E: rebecca.marshall@lafert.com Electronic Equipment Lateral Wave Ltd Unit 6, Stanneyten Industrial Estate, Little Stanney, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH2 4JZ T: 0151 3563456 F: 0151 3563222 E: steve.traves@lateralwave.co.uk Consultants Legat Owen Legat Owen Limited, Albion House, Albion Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RQ T: 01244 408200 F: 01244 318896 E: peterjohnston@legatowen.co.uk Surveyors

Lifelinx 76 Long lane, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 8PX T: 0870 2885928 Relationship Management Little Red Tractor Company Fawhog Farm, Bersham, Wrexham, Clwyd LL14 4HR T: 01978 357406 F: 01978 357406 E: rob@littleredtractorcompany.co.uk Agriculture and Farming Liverpool John Lennon Airport Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside L24 1YD T: 0871 5218484 F: 0151 2884004 E: rtudor@livairport.com Transport Liverpool University Business Gateway The Foresight Building, 3 Brownlow Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L69 3GL T: 0151 7948355 F: 0151 7948228 E: business@liv.ac.uk Education Living Landscapes Limited Station Lane, Great Barrow, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7JW T: 01244 300500 F: 01244 301414 E: david@livinglandscapesltd.com Agriculture and Farming Living Magazine Limited 48 Belgrave Road, Great Boughton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5SB T: 01244 312539 F: 01244 312539 E: info@livingmagazine.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy The Living Room 13 St Werburgh St, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DY T: 0870 4422805 F: 0870 4422806 E: chester@thelivingroom.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Llanfyllin Chamber of Trade Industry & Commerce c/o J G Jones, Pendref, Llanfyllin, Powys SY22 5BQ T: 01691 649018 Business Services Lloyd Morris Electrical Ltd (LME) Pandy Industrial Estate, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL11 2AU T: 01978 291505 F: 01978 365433 E: sales@lloydmorris.co.uk Electrical Engineers & Contractors LLoyds TSB bank 8 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1XP T: 07739817813 F: 01244 351412 Financial The Local Bookkeeper-Wrexham 4 Sweeney Stud, Marda Road, Marda, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 T: 01978 898473 F: 01978 280037 E: cathy.laundy@thelocalbookkeeper.co.uk Office Services Lovelock Mitchell Architects 3 Stanley Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2LS T: 01244 404321 F: 01244 404340 E: admin@lovelockmitchell.com Architects

M Mac Tendering Management 14 Woodlands Drive, Hawarden, Flintshire CH5 3LA Consultants, Business Services Macdonald Portal Hotel Golf & Spa Cobblers Cross Lane, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0DJ T: 0870 1942135 F: 01829 733928 E: sales@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Mace & Jones Drury House, 19 Water Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 0RP T: 0151 2368989 F: 0151 2275010 E: law@maceandjones.co.uk Legal Mackintosh Solicitors Ltd 21 Cheapside, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2DY T: 0151 2368070 F: 0151 2369900 E: tracey@mackintoshlaw.co.uk Consultants, Legal

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Mailboxes Etc 78 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2HR T: 01244 343533 F: 01244 343522 E: info@mbechester.co.uk Business Services Maineport Ltd Rossfield Road, Rossmore Industrial Estate, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 3BS T: 0151 3550111 F: 0151 3561093 E: sales@uecnet.co.uk Manufacturing Mako Creative Solutions Unit 1, Pinfold Lane, Llay Industrial Estate, Llay, County Borough of Wrexham LL12 0PX T: 01978 856456 F: 01978 856376 E: dave@mako-cs.co.uk Graphic Designers The Mall Ltd Partnership CEREP Grosvenor S.a.r.l, The Grosvenor Centre Chester, Management Suite 2nd Floor, Pepper House Pepper Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1EA T: 01244 342942 F: 01244 320998 E: julie.webb@themall.co.uk Retail Malpas Tractors (Wrexham) Ltd The Agricultural Centre, Clywedog Road South, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9XS T: 01978 664400 F: 01978 664401 E: rachaelreeves@malpastractors.co.uk Plant and Equipment Maltby’s of Chester 84-94 Brook Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3DN T: 01244 314543 F: 01244 320465 E: chris@maltbysofchester.co.uk Retail The Manufacturing Institute Quay West, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1HH T: 0161 8720393 F: 0161 8773094 E: marks@manufacturinginstitute.co.uk Training Marketing Element 15 Portrush Close, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 9SH T: 0151 4244624 F: 07590 255415 E: sreay@marketingelement.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Marks & Spencer 22 Foregate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1HA T: 01244 348441 F: 01244 313550 Retail Marquees.com Limited 5 Bunbury Close, Northwhich, Cheshire CW9 8SF T: 01606 330128 F: 01606 330128 E: info@marquees.com Vehicle & Equipment Hire Marybern Rolled Products Unit 56, 3rd Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park East, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2LA T: 01244 288256 E: all@marybern.co.uk Manufacturing

MCW Group Ltd Chesney Park, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 7YP T: 01978 340340 F: 01978 340345 E: richard@mcwgroup.co.uk Computers

Mortimer Design Limited 4 Chapel Court, Wervin Road, Wervin, Chester, Cheshire CH2 4BP T: 0844 8440905 F: 0844 8440906 E: matt@mortimerdesign.co.uk Graphic Designers

NISP C/O WSP Environment 200 - 220 The Quays, Salford, Manchester, Lancashire M50 3SP T: 0845 0949501 F: 0845 0949502 E: northwest@nisp.org.uk Business Services

The Media Training Company Brook House, Old Hall Lane, Hargrave, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7RT T: 01829 781661 E: amanda@themediatrainingcompany.com Training

MPL Services Limited The Business Centre, 4 Brook Street, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL13 7LL T: 01978 356455 F: 01978 312500 E: l.lommano@designcafe.co.uk Printing and Design

NMC Trading Ltd Woodford Lane West, Winsford, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 4EH T: 01606 863464 F: 01606 861755 E: alan@nmcentre.com Graphic Designers

Medicash Merchants Court, 2-12 Lord Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 1TS T: 0151 7020220 F: 0151 7020250 Insurance Mercedes Benz of Chester Countess Way, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4DU T: 01244 374473 F: 01244 379973 E: laura.churchill@mercedes-benzofchester.co.uk Consultants, Transport Mican Ltd Oakmere, Horsemans Green, Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3DY T: 01948 830069 E: mike.parsonage@mican.co.uk Computers Micro Materials Ltd Willow House, Yale Business Village, Ellice Way, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL13 7YL T: 01978 261615 F: 01978 356966 E: paul@micromaterials.co.uk Manufacturing Microfold Ltd 28 Littlecote Gardens, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire WA4 5DL T: 0845 4562387 E: info@microfold.co.uk Consultants MicroGraphics Colour Imaging The Old Wine Warehouse, Llandudno Junction, Llandudno, Conwy County Borough LL31 9NT T: 01492 592277 F: 01492 592060 E: info@micrographics.co.uk Graphic Designers Microtech Precision Ltd Bersham Enterprise Centre, Plas Grono Road, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 4EG T: 01978 362298 F: 01978 352043 E: sales@microtechprecision.co.uk Engineering The Mill Hotel Milton Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3NF T: 01244 350035 F: 01244 345635 E: reservations@millhotel.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

Mr Electric Cheshire Manufacturing Park, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4HF T: 0151 3555155 F: 0151 3552677 E: chester@mail.mrelectric.com Electrical Engineers & Contractors Mr Malcolm Doughty 7 Glebe Meadows, Mickle Trafford, Chester, Cheshire CH2 4QX T: 01244 301367 Consultants Muir Group Housing Association Limited Old Government House, Dee Hills Park, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5AR T: 01244 313613 F: 01244 404030 E: info@muir.org.uk Property Management & Estate Agents Multiple Sclerosis Support Centre Unit C4 Brymau Estate 1, River Lane, Saltney, Flintshire CH4 8RG T: 01244 678619 F: 01244 678619 E: mssupport@btinternet.com Charities Multisolutions Ltd 91 Corporation Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 1SX T: 0151 2364444 F: 0845 0176780 E: iandenny@smartictfactory.com Consultants Muscular Dystrophy Group of GB PO Box 311, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5YN T: 01244 403012 F: 01244 403012 E: northwest@muscular-dystrophy.org Charities MWL Davy Way, Llay Industrial Estate, North Llay, Wrexham, Denbighshire LL12 0PG T: 01978 858300 F: 01978 856354 E: patrick@mwlsystems.co.uk Computers

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North Wales Chamber of Commerce Ashdown House, Riverside Business Park, Benarth Road, Conwy, Conwy County Borough LL32 8UB T: 01492 576776 F: 01492 576775 Business Services North West Training Council 9 The Quad, Chester West Employment Park, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QP T: 01244 380567 F: 01244 377884 E: bob.flanagan@nwtc.co.uk Consultants, Recruitment Northop Hall Country House Hotel Chester Road, Northop Hall Village, Mold, Flintshire CH7 6HJ T: 01244 816181 F: 01244 814661 E: northop@hotel-chester.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Northwest Design Associates Ltd Old Coach Road, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0QJ T: 01829 751555 F: 01829 52366 E: all@nwdesign.co.uk Interior Designers NovaChrome UK Plas-Y-Coed, Llangristiolus, Bodorgan, Anglesey LL62 5DL T: 01407 840011 F: 01407 840022 Consultants, Office Services Novidon Limited Coed Aben Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9UH T: 01978 664384 F: 01978 665979 E: l.pattison@nijmidon.com Manufacturing NU Instruments Ltd Unit 74, Clywedog Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9XS T: 01978 661304 F: 01978 664301 E: sales@nu-ins.com Manufacturing NWN Media Limited Wrexham Road, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1XY T: 01352 707707 F: 01352 707790 E: suewallace@nwn.co.uk Publishing

Mitchell Charlesworth 24 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2AU T: 01244 323051 F: 01244 344535 E: robert.hall@mitchellcharlesworth.co.uk Accountants

National Car Parks (Operations Office) Moorfields, Vernon Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 2AY T: 0151 2581605 Transport

Matthew Pimblett Photography Limited Llifon, Llanrhydd Street, Ruthin, Denbighshire LL15 1PP T: 07880802415 E: mpimages@btinternet.com Photography and Video

Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa Parkgate Road, Mollington, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6NN T: 01244 851471 F: 01244 851165 E: ntopping@mollingtonbanastre.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

National Farmers Union Mutual Westview House, Whitchurch Road, Hatton Heath, Chester, Cheshire CH3 9AU T: 01829 771133 F: 01829 773182 E: tattenhall@nfumutual.co.uk Insurance

O2 (UK) Ltd Chester Road, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 3QA T: 01928 757002 F: 0151 9240522 Telecommunications

Mavada Ltd The Technology Centre, Rossmore Business Park, Inward Way, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 3EN T: 0151 3488034 F: 0845 4560567 E: kcurtis@mavada.com Computers

Money Penny Ellice Way, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 7YT T: 0845 1233700 F: 0845 1233800 E: joanna.swash@moneypenny.biz Business Services

Newton Environmental Ltd 23 Tompkin Street, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3BX T: 01244 346090 E: timnewton@newtonenvironmental.com Consultants, Environment

Oak Exports Ltd Tarporley Business Centre, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9UY T: 01829 733671 F: 01829 732080 E: oakexport@aol.com Import/Export

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Kinsey Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 9JJ T: 0151 3485607 F: 0151 3573744 Retail

Morgan Electro Ceramics Ltd Vauxhall Industrial Estate, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 6HY T: 01978 810456 F: 01978 824303 Manufacturing

MCC Ltd 244bEurope Boulevard, Gemini Business park, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 7TN T: 0870 4444990 F: 08704 441373 E: sales@mccdigital.com Consultants, IT

Morris & Company 1 Heritage Court, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1RD T: 01244 328301 F: 01244 313626 E: mail@moco.co.uk Accountants

Nigel Bruce Chartered Surveyor Woodlands, Darland Lane, Rossett, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL12 0BA T: 01244 570552 F: 01244 346009 E: nigel@njbruce.co.uk Surveyors

McLintocks 2 Hilliards Court, Chester Business Park, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9QP T: 01244 680780 F: 01244 680968 E: john@mclintock.net Accountants

Mortgage Advice Centre Ltd Waverton House, Bell Meadow Business Park, Park Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9EP T: 01244 579151 F: 01244 579031 E: info@macentre.com Financial

Nightingale House Hospice Nightingale House, Chester Road, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL11 2SJ T: 01978 316800 F: 01978 316807 E: louise.aubrey@nightingalehouse.co.uk Charities

Nice Pak International Ltd Aber Park, Aber Road, Flint, Flintshire CH6 5EX T: 01352 736700 F: 01352 763654 E: michael.staton@nice-pak.co.uk Manufacturing

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Obsidian Group 4 Chantry Court, Sovereign Way, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QN T: 01244 394200 F: 01244 394214 E: info@obsidianinternet.net Property Management & Estate Agents Octo Ltd Caerlleon House, 142 Boughton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5BP T: 01244 405270 F: 01244 405271 E: Octochester@octo.uk.com Consultants Odysian Ltd 4 St John Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1DA T: 01244 408000 F: 01244 323120 E: info@cruisechester.co.uk Consultants

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Office Essentials Kirkland House, Byron Avenue, Lowmoor Business Park, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 7LA T: 0845 4569601 F: 0845 4569605 E: pete@office-essentials.co.uk Office supplies Office Opportunities Ltd New Road, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2NU T: 01606 559770 F: 01606 559707 E: geoffleech@officeopportunities.co.uk Office supplies The Old Rectory Limited Rectory, Capenhurst, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6HN T: 01513 397231 F: 0151 3397231 E: old.rectory@onetel.net Consultants, Health Care Oriel House Country Hotel Upper Denbigh Road, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0LW T: 01745 582716 F: 01745 585208 E: mail@orielhousehotel.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation OSR Business Associates OSR Head Office, 8 Linkside Way, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 2GD T: 01352 706207 F: 01352 706201 E: info@osrbusiness.com Training Outwrite Public Relations Ltd Belgravia House, Grosvenor Street, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1EJ T: 01352 706260 F: 01352 706266 E: info@outwrite.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Ove Arup & Partners Limited Nyquist House, Ellice Way, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL13 7YT T: 01978 366500 F: 01978 350989 Consultants, Engineering

P P & A Davies Ltd Newtown Bakery, Trafford Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3HP T: 01244 381567 F: 01244 378052 E: sales@daviesbakery.co.uk Retail Pangborn Limited Riverside House, River Lane, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8RQ T: 01244 659852 F: 01244 659853 E: sales@pangborn.co.uk Manufacturing Parkway Telecom Limited Parkway House, Central Trade Park, Saltney, Cheshire CH4 8SX T: 01244 687687 F: 01244 687688 E: paul@parkwaytelecom.co.uk Telecommunications Partnership Design Limited Fidelity House, Stocks Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5TE T: 01244 342600 F: 01244 318828 E: talk@partnershipdesign.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Paul Hewitt Design Harrison House, Rackery Lane, Llay, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL12 0PB T: 01978 856688 F: 01978 856167 E: vision@paulhewitt.co.uk Graphic Designers Paula Bradbury 32 Sumerfield Drive, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8PU T: 07811040786 E: pbradburyconsult@yahoo.co.uk Training Peckforton Castle Stone House Lane, Peckforton, Cheshire CW6 9TN T: 01829 260930 F: 01829 261230 E: cnaylor@peckfortoncastle.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Pentraeth Honda Mostyn Broadway, Llandudno, Conwy, Conwy County Borough LL30 1YR T: 01492 862803 F: 01492 860631 E: hywel.roberts@dial.pipex.com Motor Vehicle Dealer Service & Repair

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Peter V Moore Dutton Ltd Tushingham Hall, Malpas, Cheshire SY13 4QP T: 01948 663560 F: 01948 664177 E: peter@pvmdltd.freeserve.co.uk Plant and Equipment

Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP 101 Barbirolli Square, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 3PW T: 0161 2452000 Accountants

Quay Marketing 4 Old Port Square, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4JP T: 0845 6189544 E: elizabeth@quayresults.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy

Pharma Matrix UK 33 St Mary’s Drive, Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2EZ T: 07855311393 E: helensmith@pharmamatrixuk.com Consultants, Training

Primary Care Training Group The Old Rectory, St Marys Hill, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DW T: 01244 345444 F: 01244 316796 E: geonelle@primarycaretraining.co.uk Training

Qubic Print Direct Sovereign Way, Chester West Park, Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QN T: 01244 394131 F: 0800 414041 E: msingh@qubicprint.com Printing and Design

Phytovation Limited Units 8/9 Zone 6, Cibyn Industrial Estate, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2BD T: 01286 671666 F: 01286 671777 E: andrewbeggin@phytovation.co.uk Manufacturing

Principality Risk Services 133 Fairwood Road, Llandff, Cardiff CF5 3QG T: 0844 3577420 E: richard@principalityrixk.com Risk Assessment

The Queen Hotel City Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3AH T: 01244 305000 F: 01244 318483 E: queenhotel@feathers.uk.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

Pickfords Removals Pickfords Moving & Storage Centre, Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QJ T: 01244 399571 F: 01244 399550 E: simon.yates@pickfords.com Removals & Storage Pitman Training Centre (Chester) 2nd Floor, South Suite, Clemence House, St Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DY T: 01244 321182 F: 01244 321181 E: chester@pitman-training.net Consultants, Training Plan Dynamics Ltd 45 Warrington Road, Cuddington, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2LN T: 01606 301122 F: 01606 301122 E: info@plandynamics.co.uk Consultants, IT Plato NVQ & Consultancy Ltd 30 Lumley Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 2AQ T: 0845 8387213 F: 0845 8387214 E: info@plato-nvq-consultancy.co.uk Consultants, Training Pochins Developments Ltd Brooks Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JQ T: 01606 833333 F: 01606 831648 E: james.nicholson@pochins.plc.uk Construction Porsche Centre Chester Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 9LF T: 0845 8454911 E: peter.barlow@porschechester.co.uk Retail

Private Dental Services Holyhead Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2DP T: 01248 355595 F: 01248 372988 E: s.mason@privatedentalservices.com Health Care Pro Lab Diagnostics Unit 7, Westwood Court, Neston, Cheshire CH64 3UJ T: 0151 3531613 F: 0151 3531614 E: uksupport@pro-lab.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Process Technology Associates Limited Unit 8 Waverton Business Park, Saighton Lane, Waverton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7PD T: 01244 332441 F: 01244 332325 E: mail@processtech.co.uk Industrial Cleaning Professional Financial Planning 79 Regent Street, Moulton, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8NX T: 01606 869600 E: pfpadvice@gmail.com Financial Profile Communication Ltd 21a Blakemere Craft Centre, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2EB T: 01606 888111 F: 01606 882266 E: nicola@profilecommunication.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Progressive Logistics 16 Milton Rough, Acton Bridge, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2RF T: 01606 851472 E: chris@progressivelogistics.co.uk Consultants, Transport

Portable Offices (Hire) Limited Factory Road, Sandycroft, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2QJ T: 01244 535566 F: 01244 636808 E: lyn@portableoffices.co.uk Vehicle & Equipment Hire

PRS Telecom Limited 2nd - 3rd Floor, 82-84 High Street, Mold, Flintshire CH7 1BH T: 0844 5440800 F: 0844 5440801 E: paddy@prstelecoms.co.uk Telecommunications

Portakabin Ltd Station Road, Queensferry, Deeside CH5 2TB T: 01244 823598 F: 01244 819365 E: deeside.hire@portakabin.com Vehicle & Equipment Hire

Pyramid Designer Glassware & Gifts 23 St Wergburghs Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DY T: 01244 400389 F: 01244 400083 E: pyramid.chester@virgin.net Retail

Portmeirion Ltd Accounts Office, Portmeirion, Gwynedd LL48 6EJ T: 01766 770000 F: 01766 771331 E: hotel@portmeirion-village.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Precom Water Technologies Limited 95b Bowen Court, St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0JE T: 01745 584884 F: 01745 538969 E: info@precom.co.uk Electrical Engineers & Contractors Premier Inn 76 Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1AU T: 01244 399795 F: 0870 9906471 E: chestercentralnorth.gm@whitbread.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Premier Inn Chester City Centre City Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3AE T: 0870 1112846 F: 0870 1112847 E: doreene.mcdavid@whitbread.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Premier Insurance Centre Ltd 426 High Street, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2DS T: 01606 863400 F: 01606 556070 E: info@premierins.co.uk Consultants, Financial

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Q Q Data Europe Ltd 3rd Floor, Gatehouse, Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL8 6NS T: 01707 395885 F: 01707 395880 Computers Quadrant Public Relations The Long Barn, Waen Farm, Nercwys Road, Mold, Flintshire CH7 4EW T: 01352 700208 F: 01352 700446 E: pr@quadpr.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Quality Hotel Chester Berwick Road, Welsh Road, Little Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 4PS T: 0151 3395121 F: 0151 3393214 E: gm@quality-hotels-chester.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Quay Hotel and Spa Deganwy Quay, Deganwy, Conwy County Borough LL31 9DJ T: 01492 564100 F: 01492 564115 E: diane.lofthouse@quayhotel.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

R Ramada Chester Whitchurch Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5QL T: 01244 332121 F: 01244 335287 E: gm.chester@ramadajarvis.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Ramada Plaza Wrexham Ellice Way, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 7YH T: 01978 291400 F: 01978 291401 E: info@ramadaplazawrexham.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Randstad Work Solutions 20 Grosvenor Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DD T: 01244 344816 F: 01244 344791 E: chester.branch@uk.randstad.com Employment Agencies & Recruitment RBS/Natwest Chester Business Centre, Union Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1UA T: 07770284607 F: 01244 310364 E: chris.rimmer@rbs.co.uk Banking Recognition Express Cheshire Unit 1 White Bridge Business Park, White Bridge Lane, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8LQ T: 0845 8888440 F: 01606 48811 E: sales@re-crewe.co.uk Printing and Design The Red House Soughton House, 2 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2NS T: 01244 320088 F: 01244 691959 E: info@redhousechester.com Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Red’s Coffee Shop 17 St Chad’s Parade, Kirby, Liverpool, Merseyside L32 8RD T: 07753840893 E: janmorris1@talktalk.net Consultants, Catering Redileads (Anglesey) Ltd Industrial Estate, Llangefni, Anglesey LL77 7JA T: 01248 750280 F: 01248 722031 E: alan@redileads.co.uk Manufacturing Reed Specialist 45 Watergate Row, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2LE T: 01244 405100 F: 01244 405101 E: alexa.southern@reed.co.uk Consultants REFGAS Limited Whittle Close, Engineer Park, Sandycroft, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2QE T: 01244 529589 F: 01244 529525 E: rob@refgas-uk.com Manufacturing Rehau Ltd Llwyn Onn Industrial Estate, Amlwch, Anglesey LL68 9BX T: 01407 833200 E: tony.williams@rehau.com Manufacturing

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Reliance Security 1St Floor, Adamson House, Romona Strand, Trafford Park, Manchester, Greater Manchester M16 0TT T: 0161 8720999 F: 0161 8777344 E: eddie.hurst@reliancesecurity.co.uk Security Services & Equipment Remarkable Marketing Group Ltd 2 Hilliards Court, Chester Business Park, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9PX T: 01244 671177 E: tim@itsremarkable.co.uk Graphic Designers Remsdaq Ltd Parkway, Deeside Industrial Estate, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NN T: 01244 286495 F: 01244 280989 E: dr@remsdaq.com Manufacturing Right Sort Mailing Co Unit 29, Penley Industrial Estate, Penley, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 0LQ T: 01948 831000 F: 01948 830505 E: julie@rightsort.com Business Services Ring O’ Bells Village Road, Christleton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7AS T: 07970426992 E: ian@mbt.cc Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Risk Services (NW) Ltd First Floor, 171 Boughton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5BH T: 01244 351724 F: 01244 351706 E: enquiries@riskservicesnw.co.uk Insurance RMC 400 The Old Rectory, Tallarn Green, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 7LJ T: 01948 770284 F: 01945 770284 E: rmc400@btinternet.com Consultants, Business Services Roften Galvanising Limited North Road Industrial Estate, North Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AB T: 0151 3554257 F: 0151 3555565 E: roftengalv@yahoo.co.uk Engineering Roman Tours Ltd 20 Bryn Yorkin, Caergwrle, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL12 9HU T: 01978 761264 E: info@romantoursuk.com Sport and Leisure Rossett Hall Hotel Chester Road, Rossett, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL12 0DE T: 01244 571000 F: 01244 571505 E: reservations@rossetthallhotel.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Rowe Wealth Management 2 Cornhill, Warmingham, Cheshire CW11 3NH T: 07894943333 E: oliver.rowe@sjpp.co.uk Financial Royal Mail Group plc 3rd Floor, 220 Penarth Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF11 8TA T: 02920 392572 F: 02920 392505 Business Services

Saffil Automotive Ltd Unit 34 Greenfield Business Park, Greenfield, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 7HJ T: 01352 718156 F: 01352 713294 E: sian.woods@saffil.com Manufacturing

Simon O’Rourke Tree Carving 36 Park Street, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL11 2NN T: 07886881815 E: simon@treecarving.co.uk Tree Carving

SAS Daniels 35 White Friars, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1QF T: 01244 305900 F: 01244 305901 E: gavin.radman@sasdaniels.co.uk Legal

Simon Warburton Photography Hopwood Cottage, Church Road, Eccleston, Chester, Cheshire CH4 9HT T: 01244 678997 F: 01244 678997 E: simon.w.pictures@btinternet.com Photography and Video

Screen Icon Limited Croesnewydd Hall, Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 7YP T: 01978 366060 F: 01978 290705 E: info@videobydesign.co.uk Photography and Video SDM Consultants Limited Lawrence House, Church Lane, Chester, Cheshire CH2 4HP T: 01244 301999 F: 01244 301689 E: kevin@sdmc.demon.co.uk Computers

Stanley Staff Recruitment 36/38 Cambridge Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4AG T: 0151 3563181 F: 0151 3553684 E: sales@stanleystaff.co.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment

Smithy Group Smithy View Service Station, Chester Road, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL12 8DY T: 01978 352428 E: charlesddodman@yahoo.com Motor Vehicle Dealer Service & Repair

Staples UK 58-64 Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4LD T: 0870 8306114 E: chester.easyprint@staples.co.uk Architects

SDS Associates Ltd (Auditel) 11 Palazzo, No 7 Water Street, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 0RD T: 0845 8150885 F: 0845 8150994 E: stuart.styles@auditel.co.uk Consultants, Energy

Snowdonia Cheese Company Unit B6 Trem y Dyffryn, Colomendy Industrial Estate, Denbigh, Denbighshire LL16 5TX T: 01745 360246 E: info@snowdonia-cheese.co.uk Wholesale and Distribution

Sealex Limited Poole Hall Road, Poole Hall Industrial Estate, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 1ST T: 0151 3571551 F: 0151 3567214 E: Terry@Sealex-Ltd.uk.com Manufacturing

Snowdonia Design & IT services 58 Lon Glanfor, Belgrano, Abergele, Conwy County Borough LL22 9YQ T: 01745 827054 F: 01745 827054 E: iwalker@sdandits.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy

Secondtek Ltd Unit1, Road 1, Winsford Ind Est, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3PZ T: 01606 598072 F: 01606 869526 E: adam.cash@secondtek.com Consultants

Solar Twin Ltd 2nd Floor, 50 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2LA T: 01244 403407 F: 01244 403654 E: hi@solartwin.com Consultants, Energy

Secure Trading Parc Menai Business Park, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4BL T: 01248 672078 F: 01248 672079 E: marketing@securetrading.com Internet Services

Somac Thread (USA) Ltd Unit 2 Brymau Four, River Lane, Chester, Flintshire CH4 8RQ T: 01244 680506 F: 01244 680202 E: sales@somac.co.uk Manufacturing

Sergio/Mama Mia’s Restaurant St Werburgh Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2DY T: 01244 314663 F: 01244 311525 Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation SGS Vernolab UK Ltd PO Box 14, Bridges Road, Stanlow, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4ES T: 0151 3486800 F: 0151 3486829 E: paul.parkinson@sgs.com Manufacturing Sharp Electronics UK Limited Sharp House, Davy Way, Llay, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL12 0PG T: 01978 853939 F: 01978 857700/857701 Manufacturing Shell UK Limited Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, PO Box 3, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4HB T: 0151 3504000 F: 0151 3504525 E: Edward.Brady@shell.com Manufacturing

Soughton Hall Hotel Northop, Mold, Clwyd CH7 6AB T: 01352 840811 F: 01352 840382 E: info@soughtonhall.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation Spee-Dee Ltd 34c Clwyd Close, Hawarden Ind. Park, Manor Lane, Hawarden, Flintshire CH5 3PZ T: 01244 538792 F: 01244 539930 E: info@spee-dee.com Wholesale and Distribution SPI Play (Europe) Limited Unit C, Spectrum Business Park, Bridge Road South, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9QA T: 01978 664456 F: 01978 664416 E: spi@spiplay.com Manufacturing

Shotblast Engineering Services Plc Park Works, Bagillt Road, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 7EP T: 01352 712412 F: 01352 710937 Plant and Equipment Siemens Healthcare Solutions Diagnostics Ltd Glyn Rhonwy, Llanberis, Gwynedd LL55 4EL T: 01286 871871 F: 01286 871802 E: euro@dpconline.com Manufacturing

Sports Surfaces UK Limited PO Box 1010, Chester, Cheshire CH1 3WN T: 01244 321200 F: 01244 347735 E: info@sportssurfacesuk.com Manufacturing

Sadler Quality Ltd 2 Millers Close, Waverton, Chester, Cheshire CH3 7QE T: 01244 335670 F: 01244 335670 E: info@sadler-quality.co.uk Consultants, Quality

Sigma Centre Chester Enterprise Centre, Hoole Bridge, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3NE T: 01970 624467 E: sigma.centre@tinyworld.co.uk Consultants, Training

Safety Media Limited 5a Kinmel Park, Abergele Road, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire LL18 5TX T: 0845 3451703 F: 01745 536195 E: sales@safetymedia.co.uk Training

Signum Solutions Ltd Red Hill House, Hope Street, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8BU T: 01244 676900 E: admin@signum-solutions.co.uk Consultants, IT

St George’s Hotel The Promenade, Llandudno, Conwy County Borough LL30 2LG T: 01492 877544 F: 01492 877788 E: stgeorges@countrytown-hotels.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

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St John Ambulance Association County HQ Cheshire, Valley Drive, Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire CH2 1UA T: 01244 383407 F: 01244 383406 E: marketing@cheshire.sja.org.uk Training

Smithfield Electronics 3 Ermine Road, Hoole, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3PN T: 01244 349062 F: 01244 347331 E: chris@smithfield-online.com Electronic Equipment

Spirechem North West Limited Saield House, 38-42 Chester Street, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8BJ T: 01244 680700 F: 01244 680151 E: info@spirechem.co.uk Consultants, Waste Management

Russell IPM Ltd Unit 68, Third Avenue, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2LA T: 01244 281333 F: 01244 281878 E: richard@russellipm.com Pest Control

St James’s Place Wealth Management 11 Fieldway, Hoole Village, Chester, Cheshire CH2 3QR T: 01244 368748 F: 0870 9128304 E: david.jamieson@sjpp.co.uk Financial

St James’s Place 4 Chantry Court, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QN T: 01244 389370 F: 01244 389371 E: mathew.wilson@sjpp.co.uk Financial

Staples Wrexham Border Retail Park, Holt Road, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL13 8NG T: 01978 263056 F: 01978 263245 E: smuk0084@staples.co.uk Consultants, Office Services Structured Outlooks Ltd The Shippon, Church Road, Dodleston, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8RQ T: 0845 0507676 F: 01244 661870 Training Superfix Supplements Ltd Rallt Deg, Cwm Y Glo, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 4EA T: 01286 872506 F: 01286 872506 E: info@superfix.net Consultants Systems Developments Ltd 72 Bangor Road, Johnstown, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 2SP T: 01978 842994 E: jim@sys-dev.co.uk Accountants

T Tax Assist Accountants 390 High Street, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2DP T: 01606 553566 Accountants TDC hydrodynamic Ltd TDC House, Ewloe Roundabout, Ewloe, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 3AW T: 01244 534521 F: 01244 533562 Engineering Technical Fabrics UK Ltd Unit 31, Colomendy Ind Est, Denbigh, Denbighshire LL16 5TA T: 01745 816166 F: 01745 816168 E: info@filterbag.co.uk Consultants, Manufacturing Tender Dynamics The Podium, Ambrose Lloyd Centre, New Street, Mold, Clwyd CH7 1NP T: 07920193925 F: 01352 758586 E: andy.turner@tenderdynamics.co.uk Consultants, Business Services Tetra Pak Manufacturing UK Ltd Bedwell Road, Cross Lanes, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 0UT T: 0870 4426600 F: 0870 4426727 Packaging Thermographic Measurements Limited Riverside Buildings, Unit 1 Dock Road Industrial Estate, Connahs Quay, Flintshire CH5 4DS T: 01244 818348 F: 01244 818502 E: claired@t-m-c.com Manufacturing Thor Specialities (UK) Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6GB T: 01606 818800 F: 01606 818800 Consultants, Manufacturing Thrislington Sales Limited Prince William Avenue, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2QZ T: 01244 520677 F: 01244 535670 E: sara.santos@thrislingtoncubicles.com Manufacturing

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TIHS Limited Oak House, Groes Lwyd, Abergele, Conwy County Borough LL22 7SU T: 01745 828440 F: 01745 828441 E: admin@theitc.co.uk Consultants, Business Services

TWF UK Limited Dallam Court, Dallum Lane, Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7LT T: 01244 401401 F: 01244 401402 E: info@the-winning-formula.com Consultants, Training

Time Release Summerfield, Pecknall Lane, Halfway House, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 9DT T: 07890060038 F: 01743 884121 E: ruth.lewis@timerelease.co.uk Business Services

Tyrer Law 7 Westgate Park, Hough, Crewe, Cheshire CW7 5GY T: 01270 842424 F: 01270 842525 E: andrew.tyrer@tyrerlaw.co.uk Legal

TNG St Thomas Building, Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 6TU T: 0151 3571528 F: 0151 3559400 E: dave.peers@tng.uk.com Training Topwood Limited Threapwood, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 7BD T: 01948 770763 F: 01948 770235 E: info@topwood.biz Business Services Total Staff Services 10a Chester Road, Whitby, Cheshire CH65 9BF T: 0151 3558833 F: 0151 3558866 E: info@totalstaffservices.com Employment Agencies & Recruitment Touchstone Accountants & Legal Unit 1m Hawthorn Court, Hawthorne Street, Warrington, Cheshire WA5 0BT T: 01925 628620 F: 01925 575590 E: glynne@touchstoneacc.co.uk Accountants TQI Word Power Skills 7 Tushingham Close, Chester, Cheshire CH3 5RD T: 01244 342683 F: 01244 342683 E: tqi@ndirect.co.uk Training TQS Solutions Ltd Unit 11 Enterprise Greenhouse, Salisbury Street, Off Chalon Way, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10 1FY T: 01744 742314 F: 0161 7778378 E: lindsey@tqssolutions.co.uk Training Trade Effluent Services Limited Hugmore House, Hugmore Lane, Llan-y-Pwll, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9YE T: 01978 661866 F: 01978 660372 E: admin@tradeeffluent.com Consultants, Waste Management Tradewinds Display Ltd 6-8 Bridge street, Corwen, Denbighshire LL21 0AS T: 01490 413038 F: 01490 413039 E: info@trade-wind.co.uk Wholesale and Distribution Travail Employment Group 3 Ney Court, Yorke Street, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL13 8LW T: 0844 8156925/2 F: 0844 8157342 E: melinda@travailwrexham.co.uk Employment Agencies & Recruitment Tritech Precision Products Limited Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9PF T: 01978 661111 F: 01978 661392 E: amanda.trevor@tritechgroup.co.uk Manufacturing TTE Training Ltd New Horizons House, New Bridge Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 4LT T: 0151 3576100 F: 0151 3576111 E: tte@newhorizonsuk.com Training

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U Ungerer Industries Ltd Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4LP T: 01244 371711 F: 01244 380185 E: jpercy@ungerer.co.uk Manufacturing Unimaq Limited Unit 2 Pinfold Lane, Llay South Industrial Estate, Llay, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL12 0PX T: 01978 855558 F: 01978 855573 E: enquiries@unimaq.co.uk Manufacturing Unity Creative Unit 3a, Brymau 3 Estate, River Lane, Saltney, Flintshire CH4 8RQ T: 01244 659858 F: 01244 680297 E: peter@unitycreative.com Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Universal Stars Incorporated Limited Unit 6, Hampton Heath Industrial Estate, Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8LU T: 01948 820878 F: 01948 820684 E: nat@universalstars.co.uk Manufacturing UPM Shotton Paper Weighbridge Road, Shotton, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2LL T: 01244 280000 Wholesale and Distribution Urenco ( Capenhurst ) Limited Capenhurst Works, Capenhurst, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6ER T: 0151 4734000 F: 0151 4734040 E: geoff.dickinson@cap.urenco.co.uk Engineering Utility Auditing Ltd 7th Floor, St James’ House, Pendleton Way, Pendleton, Greater Manchester M6 5FW T: 0845 1202410 F: 0870 1202510 E: mail@utilityauditing.co.uk Consultants, Energy Utility Warehouse 8 Resistry Close, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8UZ T: 01606 350328 E: Ben.coker@vwclub.net Consultants, Energy

V Vale Royal Abbey Whitegate, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2BA T: 01606 301291 F: 01606 301784 E: admin@vra.co.uk Consultants Valspar UK Corporation Ltd Parkway, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NN T: 01244 288901 F: 01244 280875 Manufacturing

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Vaseco Limited Bromley House, Barlow Drive, Woodford Park Industrial Estate, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2JZ T: 01606 590000 F: 01606 590100 E: janice.frank@vaseco.com Consultants Veridata Great Western House, The Sidings, Chester Street, Saltney, Chester, Cheshire CH4 8BU T: 01244 683383 F: 01244 683383 E: info@veri-data.co.uk Office supplies Vision Support Trading Beech House, Sealand Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4RJ T: 01244 651900 F: 01244 651909 E: dtranter@vstrading.co.uk Charities VKR Logistics Unit 1 Wallace Court, Winsford Ind Est, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3AD T: 01606 590500 F: 01606 590700 E: info@vkrlogistics.co.uk Consultants

W Wakeman L C & Partners 12/14 Bridge Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 1AB T: 01286 672581 F: 01286 76630 E: cae@wakemans.com Surveyors Wales Quality Centre Waterton Centre, Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend, Cardiff CF31 3WT T: 01656 652063 F: 01656 643090 E: info@walesqualitycentre.org.uk Consultants, Quality Walker Smith Way 26 Nicholas Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 2PQ T: 01244 357400 F: 01244 357444 E: edward.barnes@wsw-law.com Legal Walker Smith Way Wrexham 23 Chester Street, Wrexham, Wrexham County Borough LL13 8BG T: 01978 340400 F: 01978 340430 E: Julie.mogan@wsw-law.com Legal Waltons The Jewellers 45 Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire CH1 1LG T: 01244 325972 F: 01244 345536 E: mail@waltonsofchester.co.uk Retail Warwick International Limited Dock Road, Mostyn, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 9HE T: 01745 560651 F: 01745 562218 E: sales@warwickint.com Manufacturing Weaver Horizons Gadbrook Point, Rudheath Way, Gadbrook Park, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7LL T: 01606 813452 F: 01606 813301 E: janwharton@wvht.co.uk Consultants, Business Services Welsh Assembly Government (DEIN) Unit 7 Ffordd Richard Davies, St Asaph Business Park, St Asaph, Denbighshire LL17 0LJ T: 01745 586219 F: 01745 586259 E: ian.williams@wales.gsi.gov.uk Business Services

Welsh Language Board : Bwrdd yr Iaith Gymraeg Llawr 1af, Yr Hen Argraffdy, Ffordd Santes Helen, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL55 2YD T: 01286 684700 F: 01286 684701 E: meleri.davies@byig-wlb.org.uk Education West Cheshire College (Handbridge) Handbridge Centre, Eaton Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 7ER T: 01244 677677 F: 01244 670563 E: s.mogel@west-cheshire.ac.uk Education West End Training Chantry Court, Sovereign Way, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4QN T: 01244 220015 F: 01244 394214 E: cfutcher@westendtraining.co.uk Training Westfield Contributory Health Scheme Meadow Cottage, The Blythings, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 0HS T: 01829 730505 F: 01829 730505 E: tlangley@westfield-health.org.uk Insurance Whereyoulive.co.uk 14 Chester Road, Castle, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1JB T: 01606 871122 F: 01606 872211 E: info@whereyoulive.co.uk Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy Willacy Oil Services Ltd Whittle Close, Engineer Park, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2QE T: 01244 520122 F: 01244 520283 E: sales@willacyoil.com Manufacturing Wockhardt Ash Road North, Wrexham Industrial Est, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL13 9UF T: 01978 661261 F: 01978 661676 E: tracy.davies@wockhardt.co.uk Manufacturing Wolverine Proctor & Schwartz Ltd Unit 1B, Chestergates Business Park, Dunkirk, Chester, Cheshire CH1 6LT T: 01244 852653 E: pscott@wolverineproctor.co.uk Engineering Wrexham County Borough Council Bersham Enterprise Park, Plas Grono Road Rhostyllen, Wrexham, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 4EG T: 01978 366366 F: 01978 290952 E: june.kevan@wrexham.gov.uk Councils Wrexham Mineral Cables Wynnstay Technology Park, Ruabon, County Borough of Wrexham LL14 6EN T: 01978 810789 F: 01978 821502 E: sales@wrexhammineralcable.com Manufacturing

Y Yew Tree Apartments Davenham Road, Whalcroft, Billinge green, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 7RZ T: 01606 334770 E: ade@yewtreeapartments.co.uk Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation

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INDEX TO CLASSIFICATIONS & ADVERTISERS CLASSIFICATIONS Accountants 079 Adoption Services 079 Advertising, Marketing, PR and Consultancy 079 Agriculture and Farming 079 Architects 079 Banking 079 Business Services 079 Catering 079 Charities 079 Computers 079 Construction 079 Consultants 079 Consultants, Business Services 079 Consultants, Catering 079 Consultants, Cost & Purchase Management 079 Consultants, Energy 079 Consultants, Engineering 080 Consultants, Environment 080 Consultants, Financial 080 Consultants, Health and Safety 080 Consultants, Health Care 080 Consultants, IT 080 Consultants, Legal 080 Consultants, Manufacturing 080 Consultants, Office Service 080

Consultants, Quality 080 Consultants, Recruitment 080 Consultants, Training 080 Consultants, Transport 080 Consultants, Waste Management 080 Councils 080 Education 080 Electrical Engineers & Contractors 080 Electronic Equipment 080 Employment Agencies & Recruitment 080 Engineering 081 Financial 081 Flooring 081 Graphic Designers 081 Health Care 081 Hotels, Restaurants and Serviced Accommodation 081 Import/Export 081 Industrial Cleaning 081 Industrial Supplier 081 Insurance 081 Interior Designers 081 Internet Services 081 Language and Translation 081 Legal 081

Manufacturing 081 Motor Vehicle Dealer Service & Repair 081 Office Services 082 Office Supplies 082 Packaging 082 Pest Control 082 Photography and Video 082 Plant and Equipment 082 Printing and Design 082 Property Management & Estate Agents 082 Publishing 082 Relationship Management 082 Religious Organisations 082 Removals & Storage 082 Retail 082 Risk Assessment 082 Security Services & Equipment 082 Sport and Leisure 082 Surveyors 082 Telecommunications 082 Training 082 Transport 082 Tree Carving 082 Vehicle & Equipment Hire 082 Wholesale and Distribution 082

Deva Travel 010 Dillamore and Co. Limited 005 Distinctive Group 061 Dulas Limited 001 & 077 Education Business Plus 043 The Entrepreneurs Coach Limited 040 Essential Holistics 020 Glyndwr Innovations Limited 033 JEST Management Services Limited 043 Kings School 045 MCW Group Limited 030 On the Threshold 010

Open University 037 Primary Care Trust 035 Reynolds Geo-Science 067 Unimaq Limited 060 Universal Stars 075 University of Wales 069 The Utility Warehouse 027 West Cheshire College 036 Wrexham County Borough Council 053 Yale College 041 Zeta Training 039

ADVERTISERS Alcontrol Laboratories UK Limited 063 Alison Barnes 039 Atrium Training 049 & 061 Auditel 007 The Business Connection 058 Chemicals North West 047 Chester West and Chester Council 055 Chester Communications and Training Services Limited 003 Costco 025 & 095 David Lloyds Leisure 021 Derwentside District Council 083

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