In the Community
Mackrell & Thomas are delighted to be the main sponsor of this years’ Knowsley Flower Show. The show is celebrating its 13th year and is the largest free horticultural show in the North West, attracting up to 18,000 people. This years’ show is expected to be bigger and better than ever. It is the perfect opportunity for the firm to be involved with the largest annual event in the Borough and such a great local community project.
If you’ve never visited the show before you will be in for a pleasant surprise. As well as a giant floral marquee – which is always a blaze of colour and which houses over 400 exhibits – there is a fantastic array of entertainment and attractions on offer, including falconry displays, guided walks, a woodworker, craft demonstrations, dog obedience, arts workshops and circus skills. A large craft marquee will feature in the show along with trade stands ranging from garden centres to conservatories. The show also includes childrens fairground rides, the Youth Arts Friendship Field with live music, dance and activities including jewellery making and samba drumming. There is a “gardeners’ question time” where you can seek gardening tips, and a large farmers market… in a nutshell a great day out for all of the family.
The show is set in the grounds of Court Hey Park – home of the National Wildlife Centre and former residence of the late William Gladstone.
For more details visit the Flower Show website www.knowsleyflowershow.com
AFC Liverpool
AFC Liverpool was formed as an Industrial and Provident Society in 2008 as an alternative for those priced out of current top flight football. With costs rising and the availability of tickets becoming much harder to come by, the club was set up to give football back to those unable to access it. The club was formed by Liverpool FC fans and is also owned by the fans. Anyone can become a member and own the club, and as it is a non profit organisation, all money stays in the club. It is a true community based club that can grow as far as its community want it to. We also have various aged youth teams for boys and girls, playing in various leagues across the area and we are keen to develop this in whichever area of Liverpool we can call ‘home’. For want of a better description, we are a Co-operative.
We are currently playing in ‘Step 6′ of the football pyramid, 10 leagues down from the Premier League. In our first 2 seasons we have become the first team to win the League Cup twice in its 26 year history, also winning it back to back. We have had the highest average attendances for our league and the league above. Our website receives more than one million hits per month and we are regularly featured on the official LFC website and also in the LFC match day programme.
Although we currently play our home matches at Prescot Cables FC, in Prescot our aim is to have a home inside Liverpool’s city boundary as we want to give our community and city a true peoples club, bringing families and all those who are unable to view live football the chance to be a part of a community.
More information can be found at www.afcliverpool.org.uk
AquAid
Mackrell & Thomas are committed to working with organisations that share their sense of social responsibility and are very proud of their association with AquAid Water Coolers. AquAid support “Pump Aid” and “Christian Aid” and are helping to provide some of the worlds poorest regions with fresh, safe and clean drinking water for life. Our Water Coolers actually save Lives! To find out more please click the link www.aquaidwatercoolers.co.uk
Brian Green Ltd
Established in Liverpool in 1954, Brian Green has long been a name synonymous with value for money and excellent service within the Office Equipment and Stationery industry. For many years we were based in the Tithebarn area of Liverpool City Centre, however, due to the ever expanding student community we were forced to up sticks and move premises. We took this opportunity to consolidate our business and turn back to those areas we feel we know best, these being the sale of stationery, furniture and office equipment along with the maintenance and repair of many types of office machinery. Between us, the staff of Brian Green has over 100 years worth of experience in this industry, experience we would like to use to make your life easier.
Brian Green’s fully trained engineers have nearly 50 years combined experience repairing and maintaining a wide variety of office machinery to the highest standard. Regular training by companies such as Kyocera Mita, Brother and Hewlett Packard, amongst others, ensures that they keep up do date with all the latest technology. As well as one off repairs to machinery we also offer comprehensive maintenance contracts on many types of machines, taking the worry out of those big repair bills that can come at any time.
For more information visit www.briangreenofficeequipment.com or alternatively phone us on 0151 207 5225 and ask for Claire or Mike, both of whom will be more than happy to help. If you can’t see what you need phone or e-mail us at briangreenltd@yahoo.co.uk and we will do our best to help you. However you choose to contact us, rest assured that your requirements will be our priority.
Diverse Road Safety – a driving school with a difference
We aim to give the most vulnerable people their independence through mobility, Diverse Road Safety truly is a unique driving school. We provide driver training to people who find driving more of a challenge.
This includes:
- people with learning difficulties / hidden disabilities (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD)
- people with physical impairments / disabilities
- people with limiting illnesses / conditions (including deafness)
- older drivers who want refresher training to improve their safety, confidence and independence
- younger drivers (including pre-driver group training from aged 14 upwards)
We understand that everyone has individual needs, and we will go at the pace best suited to them. Our instructors will:
- clearly and calmly explain what the driver needs to do at each stage of driving
- help them to learn from their mistakes – this is an important part of the learning process
- build their confidence on the road, help with spatial awareness & dealing with other drivers
- cover all the essentials of driving and more.
We have a range of vehicles to suit everyone – manual, automatic, and fully-adapted for teaching people with disabilities / amputations.
Diverse Road Safety believe that with the right training and guidance, most people – whatever their ability, are able to learn how to drive and gain the independence and confidence they deserve.
For more information please visit www.diverseroadsafety.org.uk
Fieldway Electrical Ltd is an electrical maintenance and installation company. We are Constructionline accredited, Chas and NIC EIC approved and ISO9001 accredited. We offer a 24 hour call out service. We undertake:
- FIRE ALARM & EMERGENCY LIGHTING
- DOOR ENTRY SYSTEMS
- PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
- BOARD TESTING
- P.A.T. TESTING
- C.C.T.V.
- RE-WIRES
- WARDEN CALL SYSTEMS
- FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE
- DAY TO DAY CALL OUTS
- SITE TEMPORARY ELECTRICS
For more information please visit www.fieldway.co.uk
Get Driving Liverpool
Get Driving Liverpool is an independent driving school established 2003, with driving lessons covering most of Liverpool.
Derek Gillespie, our instructor is a member of the Driving Instructor’s Association & is on the Register of Approved Driving Instructors. He is also a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and Pass Plus registered with the Driving Standards Agency (DSA).
Derek’s relaxed and down-to-earth attitude has helped countless new drivers learn the valuable skills to help them pass their driving test and become safe, confident drivers.
Please visit www.getdrivingliverpool.com for more information or call 07766 592 464.
Also on this website you will find information on the choices you can make once you have passed your Driving Test – from the Pass Plus scheme to Advanced Driving organisations together with all the information you need to get you through your test.
The Complete Property Maintenance, Home Improvement & Management Service.
We provide our clients with a both reactive and planned property maintenance and home improvement service. We cover a wide variety of trades for residential and commercial properties and we offer a full maintenance and management service to both social and private landlords.
• Competitive rates
• Uniformed officers
• CRB checked staff
• Polite and professional service at all times
• Fully insured
• Guaranteed work
Huyton FC
The Huyton School Boys football team has been going on and off for a long long time, as far back as famous people like Peter Read, Micky Quinn, etc played in their day. As of now I the manager Brian Summerskill have been in charge for the last 9 years and for such a small district I feel that the boys who get selected have done a fantastic job. Our aim every year is to try and get the boys to the Everton Cup Final played at Goodison Park and in the last 7 years 6 Huyton boys teams have got there, great memories for the boys to cherish.
We also have a great coach named Paul O’Brien who like myself volunteers and enjoys the whole camaraderie of working in the community.
Please visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Huyton-Boys-FC/179613658738?v=info for more information.
Kingfisher Design & Print is located at the heart of an established business park in Knowsley that is ideally situated for servicing organisations across Merseyside and the North West.
At Kingfisher we provide a range of printing and design services to both the private and public sector from simple print packages for local commercial businesses to specialist work for local councils and universities.
We were awarded ISO 9001:2000 in November 2009 to assure the quality of the services which we provide.
We are pleased to be associated with Mackrell & Thomas for whom we have provided printed stationery and design for over six years.
For more information please visit www.kingfisherpromotionalgifts.co.uk or www.kingfishereducational.co.uk
Knowsley Chamber of Commerce has commenced a programme of transformational change in order to become a flagship organisation in the borough. Our aim is simple – to work tirelessly to help, support, promote and generate trade for the borough’s business and increase the opportunities for start-ups, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and, of course, entrepreneurs. Therefore whilst the economic landscape has changed the Chamber’s primary role remains immovable and resilient.
This Chamber of Commerce can be of real value in tough trading times; we therefore believe that membership of Knowsley Chamber is one of the best investments a business can make. We work hard to build and sustain relationships with our members, and make the time to communicate and interface with them whenever and wherever it is possible. This borough has a strong record when it comes to attracting employers, and at local level we have developed a close working relationship with key decision makers to ensure that the business community’s needs are properly considered, something we will continue to focus on.
We have recently launched The Environment Network and our Green Ambassador initiative to enhance our sector specific activities which already includes HR, manufacturing, ICT, Construction, Export, and Women in Business.
Our regular programme of seminars, workshops and group networks are designed to provide tailored advice, practical guidance, and a competitive edge and are demand led by our members.
Some of the key benefits of membership include the ability and opportunity to network and engage with other members and the business community. Your membership provides for:-
- Unlimited access to the HR and H&S legal telephone helpline;
- Access to downloadable HR and H&S precedents, documents and forms;
- Legal cover (up to £65,000);
- Export documentation service;
- International trade and investment seminars and cultural visits;
- Free auditing of your utility bills;
- Company profile on our website;
- Discounted healthcare from Westfield;
- Chamber e-newsletter;
- Events, seminars, workshops, networking and training;
- Specialist sector events and activities for
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- Manufacturing,
- Environment,
- Renewable Energy,
- ICT/Digital,
- HR,
- B2B,
- Social Enterprise,
- Retail,
- Tourism,
- Women in Business;
- One free member mailing to the Chamber’s database;
- Chamber diary/directory;
- Advice, support and signposting;
Knowsley Chamber is a well respected, a-political organisation and plays an active role in the borough and region. The Chamber is regularly consulted, and our views are sought, by Government, local authorities, key stakeholders, MPs, other Chambers of Commerce, and the media.
We are, of course, only as strong and influential as our members make us, therefore by joining the Chamber you can add your voice to those who are already committed to the borough’s commercial success, and, in turn, help to shape the future of Knowsley and the region. The Chief Executive, Mrs Lesley Martin-Wright, has been in post since June 2010, and since joining has commenced on course of restructure, including strengthening the Board of Directors, a rebrand, and the introduction of new operational systems.
Contact: Lesley Martin-Wright
Chief Executive
0151 477 1358 or lesley.martin-wright@knowsleychamber.org.uk
Knowsley Chamber…………….good for business
Knowsley South FC
The club was founded in 1987 and was awarded the FA Charter Standard Development Club by Liverpool County FA in 2002. The Club is an all inclusive Football Club and provides opportunities for boys and young men between the ages of four years of age and right through to open age competitive football. We currently have in circa of 250 players registered to the club and supporting them 16 fully qualified to FA standard managers. As a Charter Standard club, we are keen to encourage young people to down their play stations and enjoy playing football in a friendly and safe environment. We always welcome every child into our club no matter what their level of football experience, but most importantly we thrive on players, playing with smiles on their face.
The Club’s teams play in the South Lancs League (open age men), Rainhill (boys), St. Helens JOL (boys), Belle Vale Leagues (boys) and Links with Girls Teams.
The Club has links with Liverpool Academy and Professional Clubs. All coaching in our Club is carried out by qualified coaches who are trained and have been screened for their suitability for working with young people in line with our Charter Standard and the Liverpool County FA.
For more information please visit www.knowsleysouth.co.uk
Merseyside Society for Deaf People
The Training and Development Team here at MSDP has successfully provided effective equality training and specialist services throughout England for over 14 years.
Our aim is to continually improve communication and services that will enable Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing people to be fully empowered within society.
We provide training for both organisations and individuals which ranges from one day awareness courses through to British Sign Language courses taught at NVQ level 6.
We are an organisation with a proven track record of success, our courses are informative, competitive and FUN!
Our Current Pass rates are higher in comparison to the National Average.
For more information on our courses, downloadable resources or application forms please visit www.bslmsdp.org.uk
We are proud to be associated with Mackrell & Thomas as their chosen cleaning services provider for over 6 years.
With more than 10 years experience cleaning office and commercial premises in Liverpool and the Wirral, Minster Cleaning Services provides a reliable, value for money service that is second to none.
We employ local cleaners trained to industry recognised standards to ensure the highest quality standards at all times. Our relief team will cover any absences and holidays so you will never be without a clean, and our area managers will visit you regularly to ensure that you remain happy with our services.
We look after customers in a wide range of sectors, from solicitors to accountants, schools to medical centres and charities to car showrooms (just to name a few). So let us take great care of you too. Why not log onto our website at www.minstergroup.co.uk to find out more about us or ring us on 0151 486 9696 for a free, no obligation consultation.
We are a North West based contract Security provider and have been providing a service now since 1995. We provide a wide range of security services, including Manned Guarding, Keyholding, Alarm Response, Mobile patrols and CCTV Remote Monitoring, we have a control room in Prescot, Merseyside which is manned 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
All our Security Officers are fully vetted and our Company complies with BS7499, the British Standard for the industry. We have ISO 9001: 2000 accreditation to BS7499 manned guarding and BS7858 Vetting, Keyholding / Alarm Response Certificate No 4678/05, and are also an approved contractor for the SIA, (Security Industry Authority) Approved Contractor License Number (1487). We also offer a Wheel Clamping service for problem private car parks. Our organisation is registered under the Data Protection Act, registration number Z7673982. We are a safecontrator approved company, a leading health and safety pre-qualification assessment scheme. We are dedicated to promoting higher standards of competence and compliance through the provision of relevant industry specific and tailored health and safety assessments for all professions and sectors.
The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme gives our organisation the opportunity to distinguish itself as one of the best providers of private security services in England and Wales. For more information on the SIA go to www.the-sia.org.uk.
If I can be of any further assistance, or you would like to find out more about our company or arrange a free no obligation quotation for any security service please do not hesitate to contact me on the above telephone number, or alternatively via e-mail martin@proguard.co.uk, why not visit our web site at www.proguard.co.uk.
Secure Storage Services Limited is a recognised provider of document management solutions to Liverpool, Wirral and the North-West region. Specialising in offering the complete document solution, managing your documents from initial storage, retrieval and scanning through to confidential destruction.
For more information please visit www.securestorageservices.co.uk
The Sysco Group
The Sysco Group of companies was established in 1989 and is one of the biggest and most successful regional providers of training and consultancy in the North West of England. Comprising Sysco Business Skills Academy Ltd and Sysco Management Consultants Ltd, they are uniquely placed to deliver leading edge, research-based training and consultancy to provide real opportunities to both organizations and individuals through a combination of funded and non-funded programmes. Sysco deliverer training and consultancy predominantly in the areas of Leadership & Management, Health & Safety, Sales & Marketing, Management Systems and ICT as well as Apprenticeships and Foundation Learning.
For more information please visit www.sysco.uk.com
Whiston Town Council
Whiston Town Council – “Serving the Community”
Whiston Town Council has been looking after their residents for over 100 years and provides three Community Centres and leases a large number of public open spaces within its Township. Each Centre provides meeting places for many local groups and charities and a place for people to celebrate those special occasions at weekends.
Whiston residents are represented by 14 Councillors who give their time freely.
Visit our website for more details about Whiston Town Council, Whiston and its facilities.
Willowbrook Hospice has been caring for people with cancer and other life limiting illnesses since 1997.
We want to ensure that our patients and their families have the best possible care, and enjoy every moment.
The high level of specialised care and support our families need will cost more than £2.6 million this year. We rely on the generosity of our friends in the community to help us to raise this money.
You can help us to continue to offer Time for Caring by making a donation or leaving a legacy to Willowbrook Hospice. Your Gift will help us to secure our future and ensure that we can continue to offer Time for Caring for years to come.
For more information please visit www.willowbrook.org.uk
