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ISSUE 15 SUMMER 2024

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» Celebrating Gods Own County

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DID YOU KNOW?...

» What’s inside...?

Yorkshire measures 2.9 million acres!

05 INFINITE RAPID RESPONSE NEW FOR 2024

06 THE SPLENDOUR OF SNEATON CASTLE

02 FROM BARNSLEY TO BEYOND 09 AWARD-WINNING GREY LEYS FARM

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10 GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW

11 COUNT THE FLAT CAPS COMPETITION

» Welcome Welcome to the 15th edition of our newsletter, which has grown by an additional 4 pages!

I always enjoy the summer edition, as there is so much to share with our readers – and the sunshine starts to make an appearance again.

The Infinite team is growing at a rapid pace as we welcome our newest Engineer, Cristian, and our Internal Sales Coordinator, Sam, we are extremely proud of the whole team and the dedication and hard work they have given over the last year.

It is that time of year once again, where our preparations for the Great Yorkshire Show have started and we cannot wait to see you all again this year. We do hope you come and see me and the team, we will be on our usual stand, 361 Fifth Avenue from 8th-12th July, showcasing the latest Dahua CCTV products and the launch of our new Rapid Response Service – you can read more about this on page 5! As always, we will have refreshments at the ready.

We are also welcoming the newest member of our GYS ‘The Protectors’ – we decided that the winning animal was Zoom the Sheep Dog, which was submitted by Jane Liddy – congratulations Jane, we look forward to seeing you at the show! We decided to add some extra friends to the gang, find out what happens in the final ‘Protectors’ story on the back page.

In this edition, we have featured 2 case studies. We are honoured to have Sneaton Castle provide us with their case study which you can find on pages 6 & 7. It is a very interesting read, as they talk about their background and journey of Sneaton Castle. We are very proud of the relationship we have built over the years and appreciate their loyalty. You can also enjoy reading about Grey Leys’ Farm, about their background story and how they met us at the show in 2023.

I hope you enjoy this new bumper summer edition and be sure to count the flat caps for our latest Yorkshire competition, for your chance to win a hamper from Rob Royd Farm Shop! More information on how to enter is on page 11.

» From Barnsley

to beyond...

From our humble beginnings serving local Barnsley-based businesses back in 2011, our customer base has really sky-rocketed to the reaches of Dundee and Worthing. We now deliver our services to a great mix of industry types and have grown our team and fleet along the way.

Our ever-growing customer base...

Chris Gillis Managing Director Infinite Fire & Security

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» Did you know?...

Yorkshire and farming facts

There are over 1.7 million dairy cows in the UK and they can produce over 13 million litres of milk a year Source: cropsciecebuyer.co.uk

Did you know that goats have rectangular pupils Source: cropsciecebuyer.co.uk

5.5 million tonnes of potatoes are produced in the UK a year Source: cropsciecebuyer.co.uk

We consume 165 million cups of tea a day. Source: casita.com

There are more chickens in the world than humans Source: casita.com

The UK produces 7.8 million tonnes of wheat for bread making annually.

That being said, the average person buys 43 loaves a year Source: cropsciecebuyer.co.uk

Over 30% of all food grown is never eaten Source: cropsciecebuyer.co.uk

Yorkshire is the biggest county in the UK measuring 2.9 million acres.

It is split into North, South, West and East Riding Source: pure-leisure.co.uk

57% of all the land in the UK is used for agriculture Source: cropsciecebuyer.co.uk

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» Who are WE? Infinite Fire & Security Ltd have been trading for just over 13 years now, growing year on year with the support of our ever expanding customer base and our suppliers.

We are based in the heart of Yorkshire, and we provide bespoke fire safety and security solutions, with a focus on innovation and reliability. We offer a range of services tailored to meet the needs of residential and commercial clients, including agricultural, education and industrial.

What we offer We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to safeguard your premises whilst being insurance compliant.

Our array of services encompasses top-tier Fire Detection, Intruder Alarms with or without monitoring, CCTV, Access Control, Fire Extinguishers and Emergency Lighting.

With a dedicated team of experts, we specialise in designing and installing state of the art fire and security systems, giving you the ultimate peace of mind against any unauthorised access or security breaches.

Additional services we provide include Fire Risk Assessments, Rapid Response Service (NEW for 2024!), Mobile Broadband, Smart Alarms and Networking.

» We’re Silver Certified

see our staff members on the about us page, from our directors to our trainees, we are all experienced in our field.

Our show room Our “top notch” demo room is a oneof-a-kind experience where you can see first-hand the power and capabilities of our CCTV systems. From high-definition cameras to advanced monitoring software, you will have the opportunity to see how the different products benefit your needs.

Did you know? You can contact our Sales Team to book an appointment to view our interactive Demo Room.

As Infinite is growing, so is our partnership with Dahua. We are overjoyed to share our Silver Solution Partner Certificate.

This is a huge achievement for Chris, Caroline and the team and illustrates the dedication and hard work all Infinite has put in over the years.

Comparing how far we have come from our first newsletter issue, it is safe to say that we plan on continuing to expand throughout the UK, and we have even taken on our first overseas CCTV job the first stepping stone to the future of Infinite Fire & Security Ltd.

Team Infinite With over 30 years’ experience our team brings together a mix of expert engineers, sales advisors and customer service advisors.

If you head over to our website you can

Follow along on social media Take a look at our social media pages using the QR codes, they are full of installation images, customer feedback and much more.

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» Infinite Rapid Response NEW for summer 2024!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Rapid Response Service!

Experience unparalleled peace of mind for both personal and property safety with cutting-edge protection via our new Security Dispatch App.

Why use the app?

If you’re self-monitoring your premises, the police are often unable to dispatch officers quickly due to their current resource challenges, even if you’re paying for a URN (Unique Reference Number) service. Also, if you’re unable to attend yourself due to being on holiday or otherwise engaged, with the press of a button you can request the presence of a security officer.

Ensuring quality Infinite Rapid Response is focused on creating the fastest response time so that officers can prevent or reduce the impact of crime but also, with the power of technology, ensures that the officer attending carries out a high-quality site inspection.

Officers carry out a detailed report (including images) whilst on site, which is issued instantly upon completion, and alongside our 24/7 control room, means that quality of each visit is positive.

All responders are registered with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and will have their badges on display upon attending your premises.

The benefits of Infinite Rapid Response • Affordable Rapid Response Service: Accessible and cost-effective.

• User-Friendly App: Available on both iPhone and Android.

• Immediate Assistance: Press the in-app panic button for instant help at your site, at home or out and about.

• Control Room Alerts: Our team is immediately notified of any incident activation and will contact you for verification. Can’t answer? No problem - our smart GPS navigation will locate your last known position and dispatch a responder.

• Live Tracking: Monitor your responder’s arrival in real-time.

• Nationwide Coverage: With over 2,500 responders across the UK, we can reach you within an average of 29 minutes.

• Smart Device Integration: Compatible with connected smart devices, including smartwatches.

• Patrol Scheduling: Request and schedule patrols for vacant sites or properties directly through the app.

• Infinite Keyholder Service:

Introducing Key Safe We have partnered up with the Key Safe Company as part of our Rapid Response option. The Key Safe Company is the UK’s leading provider of secure key storage solutions, helping millions share secure property access since 1996.

As ISO-approved distributors, they have worked with security experts to regulate the industry, developing the Police-Preferred Standard. The groundbreaking ark Tamo™, is certified by LPCB as the most secure mechanical key safe, setting the standard in its class.

Available for added convenience and security. *Terms & Conditions Apply.

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» Case Study:

Sneaton Castle

We’re so happy to feature Sneaton Castle, a valuable customer of ours. They’ve been so kind to share their story, read on to discover how the current owners came to be...

Their story Unfortunately, not all the past has been quite so nice. In April 2001, our home Cross Butts farm fell victim to the terrible scourge of the countryside foot and mouth.

Cross Butts was the home of a herd of Holstein Pedigree Cattle. These were milked three times a day, every day with each cow averaging 11,000kg and the heifer 10,000kg of milk each. We had 51 excellent cows to the highest grade the Holstein Association can give when we lost them. We used embryo transplant for a number of years and sold individual animals to almost every County in the UK & Ireland and had twice exceeded £10,000gns for individual animals in public auction. These standards needed extreme dedication and

attention to detail over the years.

“When foot and mouth came, it was a massive shock. I lost my entire career, and I had an empty farm - I couldn’t handle it. If you think back to 20 years ago and what happened to farmers, it was hard for everyone.”

“Quite a few around here have diversified - although that’s not a word I like, as I think the industry should have been looked after better. But we are lucky with our location,

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and we saw opportunities where we found our way around it” In August 2003 we were granted planning permission to rebuild in the old stable and the adjoining courtyard. The Farmhouse dated 1691 and the stables were thought to be older still. Many Generations ago Cross Butts had been a Coaching Inn and the road had originally been on the other side of the house. The re-build took 12 months and a team of locally selected tradesmen.

Their attention to detail and marvellous craft is displayed for all to see. We tried our very best not to cut corners and have kept the original character throughout wherever possible and are extremely proud with the end result.

Our dream to make Cross Butts a happy place to be, once again, is now complete.

Fast forward to 2018, never in our wildest imagination did we believe that one day we would have the opportunity to purchase Sneaton Castle and Priory….

The dawning of a new era With the Sisters of the Holy Paraclete being in residence for over 100 years, the astounding Castle, Priory & Chapel stands in one of the most iconic buildings in the area.

One of the most spectacular features is the unbelievable Norman-Style Chapel which is fully licensed for all ceremonies.

Having admired the craftsmanship and architecture from our previous neighbouring celebration venue, The Stables at Crossbutts, it was the most natural of progressions and simply an opportunity that could not be missed when it came on the market.

The greatest pleasure of all is that we

have continued and strengthened our friendship with the sisters. They understand and appreciate all that we are doing. We are also very aware of the life they lived and in many small ways we are maintaining the character and history of the building so that they will not be forgotten. This is very important to us.

“The castle is now a bustling venue for weddings, celebrations and it is an amazing weekend getaway for couples and families.

We offer dining experiences for our hotel guests as well as accepting bookings in our newly refurbished ‘The Garden Room Bistro’, this includes an ever-changing menu to meet the seasonal delicacies surrounding the area.”

“Our dedicated and professional team, some of which have worked for our family for over 18 years, will extend a warm welcome to our guests and ensure that high standards of hospitality and attention

to detail are met.”

“We offer services for Christenings, Birthday Parties, Wedding Anniversaries, Baby Showers, Weddings, Retirements, Fundraising Balls, and the list goes on…”

At the castle you can stay in one of our 15 rooms, you can choose from a Cosy Double, Superior Double, or one of our luxurious Castle Suites designed to make your stay unforgettable”.

Now that our celebration venue, accommodation & Bistro are complete, we really do hope you enjoy your time with us.

The next chapter begins for Sneaton Castle, may you make your own history with us…

John, Sue, their children, Gemma, Daniel, Cheryl & their families.

For more information please visit https://sneatoncastle.co.uk.

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US: “We first met Chris & his team at the Yorkshire show, since then our relationship has grown, and they have helped upgrade our fire & security with a seamless & effortless process.

They have helped throughout the renovation and will also be involved with future projects”

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John Morley - Owner

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» The History of Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Burglary In April 2015 an underground safe deposit facility in Hatton Garden London was burgled.

According to official sources, the total stolen had an estimated value of up to £14 million, of which only £4.3 million has been recovered.

The heist was planned and carried out by six elderly men who were experienced thieves. Four other men were also trailed on suspicion of involvement, three were found guilty and sent to prison, whilst the 4th was cleared.

The burglars worked through the four-day weekend of the Easter Bank Holiday, when many businesses around were closed. There was no forced entry to the premisses, but they entered via a lift shaft and then drilled through the thick vault walls with a power drill. The police announced that the facility had been burgled on 7th April and, reports based on the CCTV footage showed that it started on the 2nd April. The theft was so significant that the investigation was assigned to the flying squad, a brand of specialist within London’s Metropolitan Police Service.

Timeline 1st April 2015

Electrical cables under the pavement caught fire and caused serious disruption in Central London. The fire continued for the next two days, meaning several thousand people were evacuated from nearby offices.

There was also substantial disruption to telecoms infrastructure.

2nd April 2015 21:19

Depository staff locked their doors for the Easter Weekend.

2nd April 2025 21:23

One of the six descended to the vault, followed by three men disguised as workmen pulling wheeling bins.

3rd April 2015 00:21

The police were informed that the burglar alarm had been triggered.

3rd April 2015 8:05

Gang members talked together before going to their van and driving away.

4th April 2015 21:17

The same man who entered on 2nd, descended again and was later joined by two other men.

5th April 2015 6:10

The gang members drove away from the bank.

7th April 2015

Scotland yard expressed awareness that a burglary had taken place.

10th April 2015

The daily mirror released CCTV footage.

19th May 2015

The police announced that they had arrested nine suspects.

1st September 2015

Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company went into liquidation.

28th March 2018

On 9th March 2016, at Woolwich Crown Court, three members of the gang, John “Kenny” Collins, Daniel Jones, and Terry Perkins, having pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary, were each given a seven-year prison term. Carl Wood and William Lincoln were found guilty of the same offence one count of conspiracy to conceal, convert, or transfer criminal property, after trial. Lincoln was also given a seven-year sentence, and Wood was sentenced to six years. Hugh Doyle was found guilty of concealing, converting, or transferring criminal property. He was jailed for 21 months, suspended for two years. Doyle was also fined £367.50 for his general criminal conduct in January 2018.

The alleged ringleader, Brian Reader, was sentenced to six years and three months in prison on 21st March 2016.

Three years after the burglary on 28th March, Michael Seed, 57, was arrested after his home was searched. He was charged with conspiracy to burgle and conspiracy to conceal or disguise criminal property.

There has been over 6 television and movies created based on this burglary and the last was one on Netflix: Hatton Garden The inside story.

Some jewellers have claimed that the heist has actually helped their business due to increased publicity to the area.

Another man was arrested.

(Source: Wikipedia.org)

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» Case Study:

Grey Leys Farm Grey Leys Farm is a family-run dairy farm based in Elvington, York, who milk 245 free-range pedigree Jersey Cows.

machines located on the Rydal Garage forecourt (Elvington) and the Balloon Tree Farm Shop & Café (Gate Helmsley). In 2022, they won the 2 Star Great Taste Award. It’s award winning milk “like milk used to taste”.

They offer a range of home reared beef products produced from Jersey steers born and reared at Grey Leys and fed only on home grown feed and prepared locally.They usually have pedigree stock available for sale too.

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WHAT THEY SAID: “We met Infinite Fire and Security at The Great Yorkshire Show 2023, they demonstrated their products and gave us some leaflets. We were considering putting CCTV up at our farm for animal welfare and security reasons. A while later, we invited the team to come to the farm and they prepared a quote for us with options that would meet our requirements. The team

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ensured all the installations were done in a timely, safe and professional manner. After sales service was very good and the team returned to make follow up improvements. They answered any questions that we had thoroughly and quickly. The cameras are very good quality and easy to use. We can monitor the yards and sheds clearly from both the office and phone access” Helen Stanier

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They were awarded best herd on inspection in both 2020 & 2021 in the Yorkshire Country Milk recorded herds competition.

The Shaw family have been farming at Grey Leys Farm since 1876, now the farm is in its fifth generation and David runs the farm with his wife, Anne, and daughter Helen.

While David was at college he conducted work experience at a farm in Devon where he fell in love with Jersey Cows. He proceeded to buy 13 heifers from a sale in Totnes in 1968, he brought them back to Elvington and this was the start of the Greyleys herd. David and Anne have grown the herd together for over 50 years and they now have over 245 pedigree cows and over 170 youngstock, with many of the herd descending from the original 13.

Their award winning Jersey milk is sold to Longley Farm, Huddersfield, where it is used to make various products including butter, cream, yoghurt and cottage cheese.

They also pasteurise their own milk which can be purchased directly through vending

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» Looking forward to a great show...

What: Great Yorkshire Show Where: Great Yorkshire Show Ground, Harrogate When: Tues 9th July - Fri 12th July

The Great Yorkshire Show is just around the corner, and we have been busy preparing in HQ - each year it seems to come round so quickly!

We will be there again this year, from 9th July to 12th July, we will be on our usual stand on Fifth Avenue, stand 361.

We are as excited as ever, as this year we have a bigger team to bring along and we have some exciting new services to demo on the trailer. If you do come along be sure to ask our team about Infinite’s Rapid Response!

Our expert engineers will be on hand to give live demonstrations of the amazing CCTV surveillance technology, using our interactive displays and the extraordinary possibilities of wireless security systems.

No power? No problem Come and talk to us on the stand and see our mind-blowing solutions, with the latest AJAX technology.

Introducing Zoom Zoom the Collie Dog will be joining the Infinite Farm Gang for 2024.

Congratulations to our lucky winner Jane, who picked a Collie Dog and won the Great Yorkshire Show ticket competition.

We had such a great response that we decided to introdcue a few more friends, Hoss, The Kid and Gooth will also be joining Ewe, Moo, Piggy and Cluck.

Great Yorkshire Show through the years...

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» Competition Time WIN a Rob Royd Farm Shop Hamper Find the flatcaps...

Thank you We would like to thank Rob Royd Farm Shop for putting this amazing hamper together for one lucky winner!

Based in Worsbrough, Barnsley Rob Royd Farm Shop is a prestegious farm shop with high quality produce on offer.

BBQ season is just starting the this is the place to be to get the best quality meat for those outdoor gatherings!

Alternatively, if you want someone else to do all the cooking, their restaurant is like no other with seasonal menus that will send your taste buds into overdrive.

In this edition we have hidden many flat caps, can you count them all to be in with a chance of winning?

How to enter: Email your answer along with your name and phone number to competition@infinitefiresecurity.co.uk The draw will take place on Friday 9th August live on Facebook. (Our only terms and Conditions are the lucky winner will need to be able to collect the hamper from our office in Dodworth, Barnsley.)

» Crossword

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Solve the clues to complete our summer farming crossword 2

Down: 1. Which British seaside attraction is 158 meters tall?

2. Which farm animal is an omnivore?

4. What is the blue crop you see in the countryside during May? 5. What is the first name of Clegg in the sitcom Last of the Summer Wine?

6. Which large fruit with a compound in its commonly associated with summer?

7. How many times a day are cows milked?

9. In which month does the Royal Ascot horse racing event take place each year in England?

Across: 3. What machine does a farmer use first in the year?

6. What is the world's most cultivated plant?

8. Which of these common flowers is grown as a crop to produce cooking oil?

8 10. If cattle have been polled what has happened to them?

11. Which popular ice cream flavour is a mixture of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry?

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» Looking out for Ewe & the farm yard gang

» Joke corner What is the farmers approach to curing an ill pig?

Oinkment Which farm animal has the best perception of time?

A watchdog Why do cows have hooves and not feet?

Because they lactose What is a potatoes least favourite day of the week?

Fry-Day! What do you call a cow with two legs?

Lean Beef What do you call a cow with no legs?

Ground Beef

» Word search Can you find these words in our summer wordsearch?

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