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newcastle building society opens new doors in Gibraltar
The UK’s 10th largest building society opened the doors of its new branch in Gibraltar to dignitaries, businesspeople and customers at the grand opening ceremony on Main Street in January. Newcastle Building Society marked the occasion with a traditional cutting of the ribbon ceremony performed by the Governor to, Sir Robert Fulton KBE, and Newcastle Building Society’s Chief Executive Colin Seccombe. He commented: “Newcastle Building Society has offered services in Gibraltar for nearly two decades and I am delighted to say that we will continue to do so with this brand new flagship branch which is at the heart of the territory’s wellknown shopping district.” As the part of the Newcastle’s commitment to the local community, a cheque for £1,500 from the Newcastle Community Foundation was presented to Childline Gibraltar which has been nominated by the branch as its Charity of the Year 2009, following a vote amongst staff. John Morris, Chairman of Childline Gibraltar said: “We are delighted the staff at Newcastle’s Gibraltar branch chose us as their Charity of the Year.” Stephen Maloney, Newcastle Building Society’s new Senior Branch Manager in Gibraltar took the opportunity to introduce him-
The Governor, Sir Robert Fulton KBE cuts the ribbon
Branch staff and visiting dignatories line up for the official photograph
self to many of the members who have been with the Society for the last two decades. He said: “This has been a fantastic opportunity to meet many of our members who have been so loyal to the Newcastle over the years. I am hoping that this branch will give them greater access to the financial experts we have here.” A number of other high-profile members of the community were also at the ceremony including Louis Wink, Commissioner of Gibraltar Royal Police, Marcus Killick, Chief Executive of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, and Valerie Enriles who is Newcastle Building Society’s Customer of the Year. The new flagship branch at the heart of the bustling Main Street will offer the Society’s 11,000 members in Gibraltar a greater level of customer service and expertise. n
“This has been a fantastic opportunity to meet many of our members who have been so loyal to the Newcastle over the years”
David Holborn and Colin Seccombe hand the cheque to John & Caroline of Childline
Senior Branch Manager, David Holborn
Branch staff enjoy a glass of champagne after the opening
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GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • FEBRUARY 2009
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