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Founded in 1791, Oxley & Coward is one of the region’s longest established law firms. We are based in Rotherham and provide a quality legal service to individuals and businesses.

Oxley & Coward is committed to providing the very best service to our clients. In fact, many of our clients have used the firm for generations, satisfied that they will always receive an excellent service at a competitive rate.

Judge for yourself… we look forward to establishing an ongoing relationship with you as a new client.

We are members of LawNet, the UK’s pre-eminent group of law firms.

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01709 510999 or e-mail mailbox@oxcow.co.uk34/46 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK, S60 2HB

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Quality Assured Legal Services

Our services include:

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Commercial Property Company Commercial Commercial Disputes Employment (Employer) Planning

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Care of the Elderly Probate and Wills Family Law Childcare Residential Property Property Disputes Employment (Employee) Accident Compensation Industrial Disease Compensation Resolving Disputes Crime and Road Traffic Offences

Founded in 1791, Oxley & Coward is one of the region’s longest established law firms. We are based in Rotherham and provide a quality legal service to individuals and businesses.

Oxley & Coward is committed to providing the very best service to our clients. In fact, many of our clients have used the firm for generations, satisfied that they will always receive an excellent service at a competitive rate.

Judge for yourself… we look forward to establishing an ongoing relationship with you as a new client.

We are members of LawNet, the UK’s pre-eminent group of law firms.

For further information please call

01709 510999 or e-mail mailbox@oxcow.co.uk34/46 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK, S60 2HB

www.oxcow.co.uk

Quality Assured Legal Services

Our services include:

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Commercial Property Company Commercial Commercial Disputes Employment (Employer) Planning

INDIVIDUAL SOLUTIONS

Care of the Elderly Probate and Wills Family Law Childcare Residential Property Property Disputes Employment (Employee) Accident Compensation Industrial Disease Compensation Resolving Disputes Crime and Road Traffic Offences

CHAMBER VIEW

In the past year we have continued to be represented at local and regional strategic boards, partnerships and forums that enables the Chamber to ensure that the best interests of our members are articulated and heard.

One of the Chambers core priorities is to increase and develop the influence and reach of the organisation at strategic levels within Barnsley, Rotherham and the wider region. We aim principally to achieve this through our relationships with key decision makers within local government, non-governmental agencies and private sector interest groups.

Our strategic work over the past year has included hosting the Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, John Longworth who visited the Chamber on two separate occasions to discuss national policy issues around growth, business support and the structural rebalancing of the economy.

Mr Longworth was also introduced to one of our Patrons, Solar Europa Ltd. They were then subsequently invited on a delegation of other businesses from across the country to meet the Prime Minister at Downing Street. This is exactly the sort of engagement and access we are able to leverage to ensure that no matter what size of company you are, the Chamber can always support you in achieving your aims, whether they be commercially or socially driven.

On a more day-to-day basis, the Chamber was approached by the South Yorkshire Police & Crime Commissioner to manage the ‘Efficiency Advisory Panel’, which is a body that will identify

areas where efficiencies and cost savings can be delivered within the Police force, whilst ensuring service performance is protected. The Commissioner saw the value in involving the business community in this process by taking advantage of the related experience businesses have in managing large budgets and addressing financial pressures.

The Efficiency Advisory Panel is made up of eight business people from across South Yorkshire from a diverse range of business sectors. Again, this is demonstrable of the high regard that firstly the business community is held in the region and secondly the inextricable link between the Chamber and the business community which makes it well placed to take the lead on initiatives such as this.

Over the next 6 – 12 months the Chamber is set to be as active as ever hosting and being involved in a variety of events and activities such as the Yorkshire International Business Convention next March and topped off next summer by the Chamber’s Regional Business Conference to be held in Sheffield.

For information about all these events and for anything else relating to the external affairs of the Chamber, contact Dominic Beck on 01709 386218.

External Affairs Executive, Dominic Beck shares an update on the Chamber’s Policy activities and outlines what’s to come in the future.

The Policy and External Affairs department of the Chamber is as busy and active as we have ever been and this is set to continue over the next year or so.

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Dominic BeckExternal Affairs Executive

All the latest news and information from inside the Chamber.

06 Member News

A variety of news stories from our members.

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News from our Platinum Members.

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2013 Business Awards

24 Policy

Updates on our Policy and Representation activity.

30 New Members

A full listing of new members and contact details.

34 Events / Training

A listing of forthcoming events and a focus on our e-learning platform.

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This is to be expected with what is estimated to be a £50 billion decision by government; the strong feelings of both proponents and opponents of the scheme is very raw. The Chamber, as one of many consultative bodies, is very keen to ensure the views and long-term interests of our members are reflected during the consultation process.

The Chamber over the months has been collecting and listening to the views of our membership, through our Policy & External Affairs Committee, Transport Working Group and in other forums, such as the MPs breakfast meetings, to form a rounded and informed view of whether we support the proposals or not around High Speed Rail.

Opinion on both sides is often polarised by people who are on the one hand, very supportive of the investment in infrastructure and the long-term benefits the scheme will harbour for the UK, and those on the other hand, who feel strongly that the level of investment would be better spent elsewhere on housing, small business support and up skilling workforces and that would deliver more value for money both in terms of the economy and the wider social well being of the country.

As a business representation organisation the Chamber as before, when the initial proposals were out for consultation in 2011, is still broadly supportive of the proposals and the salient benefits the scheme is proposed to have on the UK economy and the regional economies within it.

For too long we feel a disproportionate amount of large infrastructure investment has occurred in the South-East and particularly in London. High Speed Rail would enable shorter journey times between the country’s major economic hubs, of which the Sheffield City Region is a major part.

Furthermore, the backbone of our support for High Speed Rail is entrenched in our full support of the station located at Meadowhall for the Sheffield City Region. Locating the station at the proposed Meadowhall site

would unlock the benefits of the project to the wider region, taking advantage of the connectivity with the M1 motorway and would ensure the benefits are not primarily realised by the Sheffield urban centre.

Most leading bookmakers would struggle to lay confident odds on whether we will ever actually see the High Speed Rail scheme come to fruition, but what is for sure is the debate around High Speed Rail and the wider argument around the long-term competiveness of the UK economy are set

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Chamber supports Meadowhall HS2 stationIf there is one topic that is dominating the headlines, political divides and the long-term debate around the competitiveness of the UK economy it is that of the hot potato that is - High Speed Rail.

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Chamber looks forward to Managed MotorwayLast December the Chamber welcomed proposals from the Highways Agency for a £150 million transport scheme aimed at relieving congestion on the M1 motorway and following a recent announcement, work looks to begin soon.

In the announcement, Jeremy Bloom, Highways Agency, Major Projects North Divisional Director, said:

“The M62 managed motorway scheme between junctions 25 and 30 is now fully operational. Over the next two years we plan to continue to expand the region’s managed motorway schemes and bring this innovative approach to the M1 in West and South Yorkshire.

“Barrier renewal work began earlier this summer on the M1 between junctions 32 and 35a, and 39 and 42. On the M1 junction 28 to 31 section, central reserve barrier work started in September. This improvement work will replace the existing metal barrier in the central reserve with a stronger and safer concrete barrier, and assist in the future installation of the managed motorway systems which are planned for these locations.

“Construction of the managed motorway schemes on the M1 between junctions 28 and 31 is currently scheduled to start in early 2014 with the junction 32 to 35a section due to start in late spring 2014. Both schemes are subject to the completion of ongoing environmental assessments. The start of the managed motorway work between junctions 39 and 42 is subject to completion of statutory processes, but work is expected to start before the end of the financial year.”

Andrew Denniff, Executive Director at the Chamber commented on the recent announcement, “The Chamber has kept a close eye on the progress of the proposed Managed Motorway scheme which we believe will harbour significant benefits to businesses in the region.

“Having discussed with representatives from the Highways Agency at a meeting of the

Chamber’s Transport Working Group earlier in the year we are broadly supportive of the important benefits the scheme will deliver and we consequently responded to the formal consultation along those lines.

“With the road network becoming increasingly congested and the reliability of journey times becoming harder to ascertain for businesses, this scheme will hopefully improve this situation particularly during the morning and evening peak.

“We are confident and fully supportive of this scheme which we believe may save local businesses millions of pounds owing to improved connectivity along one of the major transport arteries in the country.”

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New training partnership for ChamberThe Chamber, in partnership with our Patron Kinspeed, has added Sage Accounts training as part of the training packages offered to members. Kinspeed are a leading software developer based in the North East Derbyshire / South Yorkshire. As accredited business partners of Sage Software, Kinspeed are able to offer comprehensive training for the full Sage product range.

The Chamber is currently offering the following courses:

• Sage Accounts – Introduction 18th November 2013

• Sage Accounts – Intermediate 16th January 2014

• Sage Accounts – Advanced 20th February 2014

Ian Wragg, Managing Director at Kinspeed said “We are delighted to become training providers for the Chamber. Kinspeed are able to offer first class training, in a first call environment. We look forward to continuing to build our relationships and support fellow Chamber Members.”

Training takes place at the recently opened Kinspeed training facilities in Reinshaw, all courses include lunch and are priced at £160 plus vat per person. Aside from open course, Kinspeed are also able to offer in-house, bespoke training to groups or on a one-to-one basis for a range of Sage products.

For further information on Sage training please contact the training department on 01709 386200 or email training@brchamber.co.uk

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Hart Shaw’s Senior Partner, Paul Dawson comments: “The merger is fantastic news for both as it allows two already strong firms in the region to grow to the next level.

“As a firm, Hart Shaw has always sought to invest in staff and resources and the merger allows us to accelerate future investment plans for the benefit of all of our clients.

“Bringing both firms under one roof will ensure all clients receive the partner-led service which we pride ourselves on, whilst providing

an opportunity for the Atkin Macredie & Co clients to take advantage of the full range of specialist services offered by Hart Shaw.”

The merger sees Sarah Brock join as a Partner, adding to the already six strong Partner team at Hart Shaw, with Nigel Oates and Paul Boden joining Hart Shaw as Consultants.

Sarah Brock said, “It is the right time for us to merge with Hart Shaw. With my fellow Directors at Atkin Macredie & Co coming up to retirement this move provides our client

base with security and continuation, as they will still be working with the same people, just under a different banner.

“We have a great fit with Hart Shaw in terms of the type of clients that we service so as far as our clients are concerned it will be business as usual for them. Our clients will benefit from the complete range of services on offer from Hart Shaw. We are bringing our workforce over to Hart Shaw’s offices, which is really set up for additional growth in the future.

Hart Shaw and Atkin Macredie & Co, two leading Chartered Accountants merged on 1st October 2013. The merger means the Atkin Macredie & Co team will join Hart Shaw at their offices.

Recognising the importance of local labour, Billington Structures have once again joined forces with Barnsley College to recruit two new apprentices and are pleased to introduce Alex Shaw and Chase Conway to their Fabrication & Welding team.

Billington Structures are an established local business, and currently employ over

120 staff at their Wombwell office and factory. Alex and Chase will be trained within their modern factory facilities and spend one day a week at Barnsley College studying towards an NVQ in Fabrication & Welding.

Over the years, many young people have entered into apprenticeships with Billingtons

and developed very successful careers with the specialist fabricator. Committed to talent development, through the structured apprenticeship programme, several of their apprentices have won awards including National Apprentice of the Year, which highlights the commitment of both the company and the hard work of the candidates.

To mark their commitment to the future of structural steelwork, Billington Structures have recruited two apprentices who join a long line of success stories.

Fabrication & Welding: The next generation

Accountants Hart Shaw and Atkin Macredie & Co merges

The proceeds of “Baa’sil Goes West”, will be divided equally between Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, the Rotherham Hospice, Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity and the Magna educational trust, with each receiving a £10,000 share from the proceeds raised at the 2013 festival.

“Baa’sil Goes West”, saw the festival’s popular sheep mascot visit counties in the West of England, attracting more than 11,000 real ale lovers to pack into Magna and enjoy a diverse range of entertainment along with more than 250 varities of real ale as well as 80 varieties of ciders, lagers, wines and perries.

Since the festival relocated to Magna in 2011, it has helped to raise more than £125,000 for local good causes. The organisers confirmed that the festival will return to Magna between 5th – 8th March 2014 when it hopes to bring a taste of Rome to Rotherham, featuring real ales that have been chosen from areas in the UK known for having a strong connection to the ancient Roman Empire and are looking for more volunteers and businesses to get involved with the event.

The Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival is the largest event of its kind in the north, with bars stretching for over a quarter of a mile in total, spread across a magnificent seven different bars. More than 100,000 half pints of real ale were sold during the 2013 four day event.

Festival organiser Stephen Burns said: “I’d like to thank everyone who helped to make 2013 another successful year for the festival, from local businesses who supported the festival through sponsorship, to our legion of volunteers that are needed to run the event.

“The Rotherham Real Ale and Music festival is not only a chance for people to enjoy real ale and live music, but it’s a genuine community event that firmly puts the town on the map. Over the years we’ve developed a terrific following, and see regular visitors to the festival travel the length and breadth of the country to support the popular event.

“We always try to build on the success of the previous year, and we are already starting our search for companies interested in getting involved with supporting next year’s festival

and would welcome anyone who thinks they can help – either through sponsorship or simply giving up some of their time to help during the event to get in touch.”

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2014 Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival. Putting your company name to a barrel of beer costs just £100 and for companies hoping to stand out from the crowd, a full range of additional Sponsorship packages, including brochure advertising to the bars, stages and even having their logo on the festival glass are also available.

Any company taking out sponsorship with the festival before 31st December will receive an additional 10% discount. For more information, please email info@magnarealale.co.uk.

Organisers of The Rotherham Real Ale and Music Festival proved that ‘there’s no place like Rome’, after donning togas to celebrate raising £40,000 for local good causes.

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Keep up to date with all the latest news from the festival via Facebook.com/RothRealAleFest and via Twitter @RothRealAle2014

“Ales of March” raises £40,000 for local good causes

PATRONS NEWS

Established in 1887, the Football Club is one of the oldest organisations in Barnsley and is one of the biggest brands in the town and South Yorkshire.

For many years the Football Club has worked closely with the Chamber and has been a member for over 20 years. It is now the club has taken the decision to strengthen its links with local businesses and by doing so upgraded their membership to Patronage.

Rachel Hearne, Commercial Manager at Barnsley Football Club said, “Barnsley FC are proud to become a patron of The Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. This long term partnership will allow us to show the local business community, and those further afield, all that we can offer both through the club and at Oakwell”

The Football Club, in partnership with the Chamber will offer members more opportunities for Corporate Hospitality, Networking and closer working relationships with the club. Mark Hannigan, Membership Services Manager at Chamber said, “We are really excited to be working closer with Barnsley Football Club, this strengthened relationship opens the club to our members and local businesses.”

As part of the Patronage package, the Chamber and the Football Club will host a new Barnsley FC Business Club. The Business Club with run monthly, and the first event saw over 40 businesses and individuals attend with the key speaker as the new Chief Executive at the Club, Ben Mansford.

Barnsley Football Club have become the latest company to join Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce as a Patron.

Chamber Patronage For Barnsley Football Club

For more information on the Football Club or the new Business Club call 01226 211 211 or visit www.barnsleyfc.co.uk

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Local company launches Halal Food Festival at ExCel LondonA specialist South Yorkshire Exhibition consultancy is reeling in the success of one of their most recent projects, after assisting the recruitment of around 100 exhibitors and 15000 visitors at the inaugural Halal Food Festival at ExCel London.

The event, brainchild of London based Halal Events Ltd, was created to fill the growing desire from affluent Middle Class Muslims to experience a greater range of Halal offerings and companies wishing to raise the profile of their Halal Brands.

“We were approached by the organisers of the Halal Food Festival to help them with the recruitment of exhibitors”, said Paul Tomes, Director of The Expo People.

“With such a specific brief and a really fresh vision, it was a project we were immediately excited about and are pleased that we were able to assist during the recruitment process and also provide a level of exhibition specific support to the participating exhibitors.”

The festival featured many famous names on

the food circuit and included top chefs such as Jean Christophe-Novelli, Shelina Permalloo and Abdul Yaseen as well as performances from superstars of the Islamic world Saif Adam and Mesut Kurtis, described as ‘the Michael Buble of the Islamic world’.

The event attracted over 15,000 visitors over the course of the weekend, with many exhibitors stating that the festival exceeded their own expectations.

Paul added, “We hope to continue to work with Halal Events to drive the continued success of this model and indeed other concepts that they have in the pipeline”

The Rotherham based business is currently working on a number of projects in the UK and overseas, offering consultancy services to companies organising or attending events with an exhibition element.

“It’s a really exciting time for the business – we have lots of projects ongoing both in the UK and overseas, we believe we are able to add value to many events and continue to engage with as many companies as possible”

Barnsley College offers free support to Yorkshire businessesBarnsley College is offering businesses a range of services to help support their organisation and their staff. The College can provide free recruitment support, apprenticeship training, training in the workplace and support for businesses and staff facing redundancy.

As well as offering free training opportunities and recruitment services, the College has opened dedicated Skills Hubs in Barnsley, Leeds and Sheffield to help business owners to provide extra support to their staff following redundancy.

The College understands that the decision to close, down-size or restructure a business is a difficult one and that employers will want to provide staff with as much support as possible to help them find a new job. The College can support staff by providing free advice, help with finding and securing a job and access to free accredited training.

A range of courses are available from Fork Lift Truck training to Sage accounts, Management or Prince 2. The College understands how important it is to prepare employees for their next role.

The College currently works with over 1000 employers across the Yorkshire and Humber region and has helped over 800 people to find new employment.

If your organisation would like any help or information on how College can support

your business, whether you need training, recruitment support or help preparing staff for life after redundancy contact 01226 216 166 or email employer@barnsley.ac.uk.

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In 2008 our Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) identified retail as a sector which will be absolutely vital to the future of economic growth and job creation within the Sheffield City Region. During the subsequent 4 years, through the role as vice chair of the Retail Sector Group, I have worked closely alongside retailers, business leaders, local councils and Chambers of Commerce to provide the LEP with information on the retail sector as they put together a growth plan for our region. Once completed, this growth plan will allow our region to compete with other UK areas for powers and funding handed down by central government.

Most recently the Retail Sector Group has been working to pull together research demonstrating the importance of retail to the Sheffield City Region. We have found that the sector is worth £1.6 billion annually to the region, employing a workforce of over 79,000 people , and that retail also plays an invaluable role stimulating economic growth, attracting investment from abroad, and contributing to the public purse – nationally the retail sector paid £17.5 billion in net VAT payments during 2011 . We have also found the extent to which retail provides the principle route to market for British industry, purchasing around £180 billion worth of good for resale every year, and supporting a further £47 billion of output from other sectors such as construction and transport at a national level .

The desire to promote the importance of retail is partly why the Retail Sector Group

has established Retail Matters, a project which also aims to share best practice and raise standards across the sector. I have been delighted to see the project grow during the last year, and in September 2013 our second Retail Matters Conference was attended by over 100 independent retailers from across the region, and the fourth Retail Matters magazine was distributed to over 26,000

businesses. I am incredibly excited about the developments taking place through the Retail Sector Group and Retail Matters, and am looking forward to continuing to work closely with retailers across the region to promote the importance of our sector and help the Sheffield City Region to achieve status as the Retail Hub of the North.

Ann Cadman, director of The Source Skills Academy and vice-chair of the Local Enterprise Partnership Retail Sector Group, discusses why retail matters in the Sheffield City Region

The importance of retail in our region

Retail MembershipAre you a retailer? Find out how the Chamber can support Retail businesses. Call 01709 386 200 for more information.

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Castus win industry awardsDinnington based Digital Designers Castus, have shown their skills and won a number of industry specific awards.

Castus have received two CSS awards and an honourable mention by Awwwards. The CSS awards are open to all website developers, designers and website owners worldwide so competition is tough.

Castus’ own website – www.castus.co.uk won; CSS Light – Featured Site of the Day and CSS Reel Winner of the Day.

Chris Harpin, Castus Commercial Director said “I’ve always hoped but never expected to win a website of the day award. Netcraft reported that 17.6 million websites

launched in April with Castus amongst them which puts this achievement in to perspective.

“When we were designing and developing the website we had confidence that it would offer a fantastic return which has been the case with unprecedented statistics and recognition from our peers is a great feeling.”

Castus have also won awards for one of their most recent projects for the Unknown Festival, the site also won; CSS Winner – Winners of the day, CSS Light – Featured site of the day and CCS Reel – Winner of the day.

Chris added “Because of the exposure we’ve had an increase in enquiries! We’ve taken on new team members and brought in new development techniques to make sure we can meet new client needs”

If you would like to talk to Castus about a potentially award winning website, get in touch by calling 01909 547 100 or email info@castus.co.uk

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“Barnsley Businesses Inspiring Students” is part of Lifetime’s commitment to giving something back and supporting the community. The first BBIS took place at Horizon Community College and feedback was encouraging.

Stocksbridge MP, Angela Smith was the special guest at the launch night and was highly impressed, “The enthusiasm everyone has for the project, from Barnsley business people to the teachers and students, is something that I’m sure will drive the venture forward.”

Lifetime is delivering an innovative series of events, where enthusiastic and knowledgeable speakers from Barnsley share their relevant experiences with students from Horizon

Community College, with planned rollouts to further schools in the area. Already 70 speakers have confirmed their commitment to the project and following feedback from

the launch, future events are expected to prove popular.

Lifetime’s Communications Director, William Bottomley explained the reasoning behind the project, “The BBIS project is about the positive messages we can give local students, about living and working in and around our community. We are a local business, employing local people and living locally, sending our children to local schools, and we love it!

“There are so many excellent businesses and inspiring people who work in our community and we have been amazed at the enthusiasm we have encountered from the companies and individuals who want to get involved in BBIS.”

Dodworth based financial management company Lifetime have launched a series of events aimed at inspiring students.

Barnsley firm inspiring students

Sudbury Primary School in Wembley and Dixons Academy, a brand new build situated in Bradford, are the first recipients of the Classroom of the Future launched by Osborne Technologies Ltd at BETT 2013.

Classroom of the future – Immersive Learning

These highly innovative IT driven projects transform a standard classroom into an exciting and engaging learning environment that takes teaching and learning in to a whole new arena. Instead of describing to children what it would be like to explore the top of a mountain or dive to the bottom of the ocean teachers are able to take them there (or as close as you can go without getting wet!).

Pupils engage with large scale interactive video scenes, add in special effects using tablet and touch screen controls to shape their own experiences, stimulate the imagination and encourage the desire to know and learn more.

When turned off the room appears close to being an ordinary classroom where more traditional school activities can be applied making the space highly versatile and efficient. To bring the features back to life requires no more than a basic knowledge of everyday computer devices, if you know how to press an app button on an iPad then you can set up and operate the immersive classroom.

In addition while teachers will undoubtedly want to create teaching resources specifically for use in the Classroom of the Future they can also import their existing lesson plans and resources

instantly making them more engaging through interactive screens and large scale projection systems.

Sheffield Hallam University’s design team is nominated for six top design awardsDesign Futures, Sheffield Hallam University’s design consultancy group, has been shortlisted for six accolades at this year’s UK Packaging Awards.

The team has been nominated for Design Team of the Year, Cartonboard Pack of the Year, Resource Efficient Pack of the Year, Innovation of the Year, the Consumer Convenience Award and Best Repackaging of a Brand in the awards, run by industry publication Packaging News.

The nominations involve the work they have done with Kiroco Jewelery, Yorkshire Provender Soups and labels created for Ampleforth Abbey beer and cider.

Arla Foods UK and Payne have been also been shortlisted for awards and the team contributed to the design, research and testing of these items.

Design Futures is no stranger to winning awards. Last year, it won Cartonboard Pack of the Year and was highly commended in the Best Repackaging of a Brand category. It was also shortlisted for Design Team of the Year.

John Kirkby, Design Futures creative director, said: “We are really pleased we have been shortlisted and are hopeful we will win something.

“Last year’s win had a good impact for us and we have secured work because of it. It has made a real difference to the consultancy’s profile.”

Design Futures was set up seven years ago and is a commercially-focused product and packaging design consultancy group, which is part of the University’s wider offering of services to all sectors, including people, product and process developments.

The team works with world famous brands and some of the biggest names in

retail, as well as small and medium sized companies within the Yorkshire region and across the UK. They also provide design for major companies in the packaging industry.

Recent clients include multi-national companies such as Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Greencore, Arla Foods UK and Associated British Food.

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This new partnership means that Copier System can now provide the full range of Develop products, alongside our existing solutions from Canon and Invu. Develop are a subsidiary of Konica Minolta and focus on providing cost effective but high quality printers and copying devices providing an even greater range of solutions including everything from desktop printers to large-volume multi-function devices. These devices put Copier Systems in an even stronger position than ever to advise local businesses on the most suitable solution to match their printing and copying requirements.

Although the Barnsley based business have a vast amount of knowledge and experience in supplying and supporting Canon devices,

the Develop machines are already proving to be a popular solution amongst both existing and new customers. The first systems have already been installed and the feedback received has been very positive.

Andy Bethel, Managing Director at Copier Systems, explained,

“The Develop devices we’re now providing are proving to be excellent value for money for many customers. We are able to show businesses that they can not only reduce the amount of money they are spending on printing within their organisation but they can actually improve the print output at the same time.”

Copier Systems have announced the addition of the Develop printers, copiers and multifunction devices to the solutions they offer.

Copier Systems And Develop Form Partnership

To find out more about Copier Systems and their new range of Develop solutions visit www.copiersystems.co.uk or phone 01226 321 181.

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The link road connects Meadowhall Way, Sheffield and Sheffield Road, Rotherham under the Tinsley Viaduct at Junction 34 of the M1. It is the key part of the Northern route of the South Yorkshire Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme that aims to improve the links between Rotherham and

Sheffield passing Meadowhall, the Lower Don Valley and Templeborough.

Six bids were received and Carillion Construction Ltd in Sheffield has been named as the preferred bidder by Sheffield Council. It is hoped that the scheme will launch in Summer 2015.

ASD is owned by Rotherham United chairman Tony Stewart who saved the football club in 2008.

The latest financial results for the Barbot Hall company showed that pre-tax profits were maintained at £3.7m in the year ending 31 December 2012.

Rotherham United, promoted to League One last season in their £20m New York Stadium, posted a small profit of £29k.

Turnover during the year increased to £25.8m from £23.3m in 2011 with £21.4m attributed to ASD and £4.4m at the football club (an increase of nearly £2m on the previous year).

Profits maintained at ASDASD Lighting Holdings Limited, the holding company for Rotherham lighting manufacturers, ASD Lighting, and Rotherham United Football Club has published its financial results for 2012, indicating steady profits for both subsidiaries.

Carillion selected for Tinsley Link projectCarillion, a leading integrated support services company, has been named as the preferred contractor for the £10m tender for the Tinsley Link road that will cut journey times and relieve congestion between Rotherham and Sheffield.

Elevation Recruitment’s specialist engineering and manufacturing team is working with the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise winner on a full marketing

campaign to drive the brands forward and to help the businesses to fill a range of engineering vacancies from management positions through to technician level.

LSM create new engineering jobsAward-winning Rotherham manufacturer, London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited (LSM) and AMG Aluminum have joined forces with Rotherham-based specialist, Elevation Recruitment as part of growth plans which will create eight new engineering jobs in the region.

The UK and International parcel delivery service has taken over the massive distribution unit at the Magna 34 development at Templeborough.

Seven times the floor space of the current site at Parkgate, job numbers are set

to increase from 110 up to around 225 people over the next three years as the number of parcels the company handles increases.

Parcelforce opens new Rotherham depotRoyal Mail Group’s express parcels business, Parcelforce Worldwide, has opened its new depot in Rotherham.

The Institute of Grocer Distribution’s (IGD’s) “Feeding Britain’s Future” initiative pledged 12,000 training places for young unemployed people that would see them given the opportunity to go into farms, factories and stores for free skills training.

Feeding Rotherham’s FutureGreencore Group and KP Snacks have been offering skills training to help tackle UK youth unemployment in Rotherham as part of a nationwide initiative by the entire food and grocery industry.

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LSM triumphed over the competition to lift the RBS Business of the Year Trophy in front of over 400 guests at the Magna Centre in Rotherham.

The company’s achievement followed earlier success in the export category, where LSM were awarded the ASD Lighting/Rotherham United Excellence in Export Award in addition to also receiving a Salute to Business to mark their 75th Anniversary.

Another company celebrating a double success was Barnsley based Cutting Technologies who were awarded the Begbies Traynor Business Growth Award, followed by the Tata Steel Excellence in Manufacturing Award.

Other category winners were The CCTV Factory, Morthyng Group Limited, Willmott Dixon Partnerships, Iceotope and the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.

Individual awards went to Jason Mace, Managing Director of Gala Tent as the 2013 Bull Information Systems Business Person of the Year and Theo Smith from Newburgh Engineering, who was awarded this year’s Gala Tent Apprentice of the Year Award.

Andrew Denniff, Executive Director at the Chamber said “There were many outstanding businesses shortlisted this year which made the competition fierce, London & Scandinavian stood out from the competition which is why they were chosen as the overall business of the year.

“As a Chamber we are delighted to recogise and represent so many terrific businesses and all the shortlisted, whether winners, highly commended or finalists should be proud of their achievements – we really have shown how good businesses are in the City Region”

Top honours at Barnsley and Rotherham Business AwardsRotherham manufacturer London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited walked away with the top prize at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards Event.

The Source Skills Academy Most Promising Start-up Award

Winner: CCTV Factory UK LtdHighly Commended: Cream Consultancy and ShoPING

The Begbies Traynor Business Growth Award

Winner: Cutting Technologies Limited Highly Commended: CTS Environmental Services and The Elevator Company

The Rotherham Partnership Business Community Impact Award

Winner: Morthyng Group LimitedHighly Commended: Guinness Northern Counties and Willmott Dixon Partnerships

The Tata Steel Excellence in Manufacturing Award

Winner: Cutting Technologies Limited Highly Commended: Newburgh Engineering and Specialised Laser Products

The Barnsley College Skills Development Award

Winner: Willmott Dixon Partnerships Highly Commended: Morrison Facility Services and Morthyng Group Limited

The Morrison Facility Services Innovation & Technology in Business Award

Winner: IceotopeHighly Commended: Origin Broadband and Pyronix

The Bull Information Systems Business Person of the Year Award

Winner: Jason Mace – Gala TentHighly Commended: Chris MacCormac – Morthyng Group Limited and Paul Hoyle – RTR UK

The Solar Europa Environmental Business Award

Winner: The Rotherham NHS Foundation TrustHighly Commended: CTS Environmental Services and Naylor Industries

The ASD Lighting/Rotherham United Excellence in Export Award

Winner: London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Company LimitedHighly Commended: S3 ID and Solar Europa

The Gala Tent Apprentice of the Year AwardWinner: Theo Smith – Newburgh Engineering Highly Commended: Daniel Essex – Willmott Dixon Partnerships and Sam Whelan – Morrison Facility Services

A full results list is as follows:

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The RBS Business of the Year

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LSM were crowned the 2013 Business of the Year at this year’s Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards.

The manufacturer is one of the largest private sector employers in the City Region which produces and sells a wide range of metals, alloys, powders and additive solutions worldwide. Over the last four years, the company has doubled its turnover which has resulted in 87 percent of sales taking place in the export market to over 60 countries.

Andy Tyas, Relationship Director at RBS who judged the Business of the year category and awarded the trophy on the night said, “The RBS judges were very impressed with all the entries for this award, all of which were category winners earlier in the evening. This made picking the winner of this prestigious award even harder to judge but LSM stood out.

“This company is a sizeable local employer and has almost doubled its turnover in the last four years. To add to this they have developed high value and complex products during this time and this has led to unprecedented success not only in the UK but also worldwide where it now transacts in over 60 countries.”

Managing Director of London and Scandinavian Metallurgical Co, Itamar Resende commented on the success, “LSM were delighted to be part of the Barnsley and Rotherham Awards Event, what a superb evening recognising the many fantastic and forward looking companies in our region!

“We feel immensely proud to have been recognised, not only for our export sales in receiving the “Excellence in Export Award” and the Salute to Business 75 Years Award but

in particular for the RBS Business of the Year Award.

“As Managing Director of LSM, it is a great honour to receive this prestigious accolade which coincides with our Diamond Anniversary, celebrating 75 Years of Manufacturing in Rotherham. Our achievements, our growth and continued investment are a true reflection of the commitment and dedication of our employees, the people who will help us drive towards a successful future and our Centenary”

London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited

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“Winning the Most Promising Start-up Award means the absolute world to me and makes this adventure worthwhile. When I was planning to start CCTV Factory I never envisioned how difficult and mentally straining a business would be. Setting up the business was the easy part, making it work was the biggest learning curve I have ever experienced. I am really proud of what I have achieved, and cannot wait for round two of the ups the downs, the twists the turns that are in store for me in the next 12 months.”

Andrew Thomas Managing Director of CCTV Factory UK Ltd

The Source Skills Academy Most Promising Start-up Award

“As an ambitious company we are constantly seeking to learn and grow. This has been a pivotal year at Cutting Technologies. Our reputation as a world class laser cutting and engraving specialist continues to grow. Our talented staff plays a huge part in our success and this award is dedicated to them.“

Jane Robinson Director at Cutting Technologies Limited

The Begbies Traynor Business Growth Award

“Winning the Business Community Impact award, is a great achievement. It validates the Corporate Social Responsibility policy Morthyng has established and operated for the past fifteen years. I hope it will encourage other business people to be pro-active in their community in any way they can. Schools and Colleges are looking for governors; Charities are always looking for business engagement; the opportunities are limitless.”

Chris MacCormac Chief Executive of Morthyng Group Limited

The Rotherham Partnership Business Community Impact Award

“Winning the Excellence in Manufacturing award is wonderful recognition for both our hardworking and ambitious staff and for Barnsley as a centre for manufacturing excellence. We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted and recognised. Winning this award is fantastic for everyone involved with Cutting Technologies. “

Jane Robinson Director at Cutting Technologies Limited

The Tata Steel Excellence in Manufacturing Award

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“We are extremely proud to win this award and receive recognition for our training initiatives in Rotherham. We are committed to investing in our staff and delivering training opportunities to all members of the local community.

Our team in Rotherham have worked very closely with local organisations to target the issue of high unemployment and offer training to help secure long term jobs. We position ourselves at the heart of the communities that we operate within and are delighted to have received this accolade.”

Sharon Ayles Willmott Dixon’s National Training Manager

The Barnsley College Skills Development Award

“It’s an honour to win this award for innovation and technology. We are proud to carry on in the legacy of advanced manufacturing for the Yorkshire region and delighted to have local support. Such support will prove vital as the company develops and grows into an international world-class company and we look forward to sharing our future successes with the region.”

Keith Deakin Design and Development Director of Iceotope

The Morrison Facility Services Innovation & Technology in Business Award

“It is a great feeling to be chosen as Business Person of the Year and a real honour. I hope that the work I do, not only in my business life, but also in the local community and in encouraging young people to learn more about enterprise, will help to inspire and create new entrepreneurs of the future”

Jason Mace Managing Director of Gala Tent

The Bull Information Systems Business Person of the Year Award

“Winning the Environmental Award category enables the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust to be recognised for the implementation of environmental best practice and supports the Trusts sustainability and commitment to the environment by introducing new innovative waste disposal routes, reducing waste and saving costs that can be put back into healthcare.”

Martin Aizlewood Energy Manager & Environmental Officer at the Trust

The Solar Europa Environmental Business Award

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“We are delighted and extremely proud to be presented with the Excellence in Export Award. This happens to coincide with the year in which we received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade, reflecting our sustained growth in export sales and also with our Diamond Anniversary marking 75 years in Manufacturing. We export almost 90% of our production, shipping to over 70 countries throughout the world ”

Pam Shaw Import & Export Manager at London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited

The ASD Lighting/Rotherham United Excellence in Export Award

“To win this award is the ultimate achievement! It gives me such satisfaction for the hard work I’ve put in over the last few years and it inspires me to carry on working hard to keep my family and company proud.“

Theo Smith Apprentice at Newburgh Engineering Co Ltd

The Gala Tent Apprentice of the Year Award

Salute To Business

Morthyng Group Limited

Chris MacCormac, Chief Executive of Morthyng Group collected a 25 year award.

ASD Lighting

ASD Lighting Managing Director, Tony Stewart accepted a 30 year award.

Sureguard Energy Services

Founders John and his son Rob Hannon, and current Directors Aimee and Emilie Holmes collected a 30 year award.

London & Scandinavian Metallurgical Co Limited

David Beare, Business Development Director at LSM collected a 75 year award for their diamond anniversary.

Ben Bennett Jr

Fourth generation Chairman Ben Bennett Jr collected a 130 years award for the family business.

Rotherham College

An award for 160 years was awarded to Rotherham College and was collected by the College’s Principle, Gill Alton.

During a special segment at the Business Awards, the Chamber honoured six long-serving businesses with Salute to Business Awards.

The businesses, celebrating a combined 450 years of trading were honoured for the achievements of 25, 30, 75, 130 and 160 years.

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Attendance at one of The Source master classes will now cost £25, a significant discount on the full price of £225. Over the coming months, The Source will be co-ordinating master classes on subjects including human resources, sales development, business development and start-up business development. Each master class will help businesses to drive sustainable growth, and will consists of two separate four hour sessions which will apply leadership and management theory to real business situations.

Dale Robinson, head of sales and marketing at The Source Skills Academy, said: “The Source has supported the growth of over 2,800 local SME businesses during the last

decade, creating or safeguarding over 700 jobs. During this time I have seen first hand the fantastic results that businesses have achieved following investment in leadership and management training, from achieving increased growth and profits thanks to improving their brand development strategy to reducing staff absence through improved HR procedures. That is why I am urging SME business owners across the region to take advantage of this opportunity and book their place on one of our master classes today.”

This leadership and management programme is supported by The Skills Enhancement Fund which is co-financed by the Skills Funding Agency through the European Social Fund.

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MD Nigel Short states “We’ve always stayed away from consumer telecoms in the past as it’s not our core business. But when we saw this product, and knew just how much it would help our own family and friends, we knew we had to set up a distribution agreement. The device is so simple, takes just a couple of minutes to setup, and because its already pre-programmed with up to 200 of the worst known offenders for unsolicited marketing calls, it starts work right away, filtering out your calls.

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Topics discussed were around High Speed Rail, the proposal for the creation of a Combined Authority for the Sheffield City Region and discussions around support for small business and access to finance.

The MPs breakfast meetings held in Barnsley and Rotherham continue to be amongst our flagship business and partner engagement events with the Chamber. These are genuine, honest and upfront opportunities for business

people from across the area to question, and gain support from their elected national representatives and local decision makers, on some the most crucial topics. The Chamber is grateful that the Members of Parliament, who cover our region, recognise the good and support the Chamber with these aims.

Commenting on the recent, well-attended MPs forum Andrew Denniff, Executive Director, said:

“Once again the Chamber has demonstrated the value of its close and constructive relationships with all of our local MPs.

“I was delighted that we had such an excellent turnout and the variety of opinions, especially on key subjects like HS2 and the developing Sheffield City Region’s economic agenda. This provided fertile ground for a wide ranging debate.

“My thanks to both John Healey and Kevin Barron for giving their time and sharing their opinions and also once again to our excellent chairman Peter Sorsby from RBS Bank”.

Rotherham MPs breakfast meetingThe Chamber once again held its annual Rotherham MPs Breakfast Meeting to discuss key business issues. The event jointly hosted by the Chamber and RBS, was attended by over 40 businesses that joined Kevin Barron MP and John Healey MP.

The key agenda item was to consider the Chamber’s view on High Speed Rail2 given the escalating costs and ever diluted feeling around support for the project. Two representatives of High Speed Rail joined us from London to go through the proposals and the important impacts they will have on our region. The conclusions were that the Chamber is broadly supportive of the proposals which will, if nothing else, increases the competitiveness of the UK economy.

There were also wider debates around transport funding, economic development

and the proposal for a Sheffield City Region Combined Authority which the Chamber also supports as we see it will provide a framework through which cross boundary local authority consensus can be achieved to deliver some of the regions priority infrastructure programmes.

The next meeting takes place on the 26th November, if any members or local businesses have any issues they would like raised, they can submit these to Dominic Beck – dominic.beck@brchamber.co.uk

Policy & External Affairs CommitteeThe first meeting of the newly formed committee was held in September and Matt Jackson of UK Workspace was named as Chair of the committee, which will incorporate all aspects of business interests locally, regionally and nationally.

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Business CrimeBusiness crime is an area of concern for many businesses and can take on many forms. We often hear of various ways in which people are targeted and it is important to notice the risks and what you can do to reduce those risks.

Metal theft has fallen by 50% in the first nine months of 2013 according to insurer Ecclesiastical.

South Yorkshire operates a scrap metal theft-reporting scheme – Scrap Watch. To report a theft or for more information, sign up to Scrap Watch – www.scrapwatch.co.uk

The prevention and reduction of crime against business is of great importance to South Yorkshire Police in Rotherham. There are three Police Community Support Officers (PCSO) based at Rotherham police district, who have been trained to offer crime reduction advice and support to businesses.

These staff are part of the Forcewide Business Crime Reduction Centre (BCRC) scheme The BCRC is an initiative established by South Yorkshire Police and People United Against Crime.

The PCSOs working on this initiative will if invited, spend time with businesses identifying potentially vulnerable areas in and around their premises, and making recommendations as to how the security of

these areas could be improved. Hopefully this input will make the business less susceptible to crime.

The suggestions made by BCRC staff with regard to security are intended to be both effective, and cost effective. Because of the financial stream that funds the work of the BCRC not all businesses are eligible to receive this service. So, staff are not able to offer their service to retail outlets, or to businesses with a very large turnover.

If your business suits the criteria for this scheme, and you would like one of the staff in the unit to assist you, please email PC Andy Robinson (Crime Reduction Officer) on andy.robinson@southyorks.pnn.police.uk to start the process.

A recent prediction states that because of the increasing number of devices connecting to the Internet there is going to be an escalation in Cyber attacks over the next decade. Cyber criminals are getting ever smarter about how they harvest people’s personal data – partly because of new devices available but also because they now operate from geographies throughout the world where they are not policed as heavily.

This means that we all need to be more vigilant about our online activity, however as more and more businesses are offering their visitors free access to their WiFi while on their premises it’s not just your own online safety you need to be mindful of.

It’s becoming much more common for hotels, cafes and restaurants to offer free WiFi access to customers but it’s not just hospitality establishments that are offering guest WiFi, as many businesses now like to offer their visitors the chance to access free WiFi while they are visiting them.

It is a huge benefit to people who are on the road and can help to encourage visitors to stay around for longer, there is also a sales and marketing benefit to your business when providing guest WiFi. But as well as benefits, there are also risks.

You need to ensure that WiFi services are connected in the right way to provide the right security levels for you and your customers. Speak to your IT provider or Highlander to discuss your Internet security.

Cyber CrimeCyber crime on the increase – Highlander tells us the risks of WiFi

Increase your security: Support available from the Police and Business Crime Reduction Centre (BRBC)

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In December Women in Business are hosting a fundraising event – “Sparkle and Steel” in aid of the Women of Steel Appeal.

The Sparkle and Steel event is a three course Christmas lunch which will be held on 13 December at Carlton Park Hotel, Rotherham. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the appeal and on the day additional fundraising activities will take place including a raffle.

The appeal aims to celebrate a special group of women whose exceptional work ethic, stamina and bravery in the steel factories went unrecognised for years. The Women of Steel project will produce a permanent memorial in recognition of women across the region who served their country by working in the steel industry.

The surviving Women Of Steel are all in their 80s and 90s, and are hoping to see the statue erected next year, the anniversary of

the outbreak of World War One. Kathleen Roberts, Kit Sollitt, Dorothy Slingsby and Ruby Gascoigne, the real women of steel, are the ambassadors for the project and have campaigned to highlight the role played by female workers in ensuring the continuation of steel production during wartime Britain.

We are excited that some of the real women of steel will be in attendance at the dinner and will no doubt share their amazing and courageous experiences from their time in the factories and talk to us about how they have become ambassadors for the project and what the appeal really means to them.

The event is priced at £15.95 + VAT for members and £19.95 + VAT for Non-members, anyone who wishes to attend the event can book their place by emailing events@brchamber.co.uk or on the Chamber website, www.brchamber.co.uk/events

Women in business are a group of volunteer Chamber members who meet regulary to develop ideas and opportunities for creative, inspiring and interactive ways for women to network, learn and share with each other.

Lisa Pogson, Women in Business Working Group Member tells us about their next event and the Women of Steel Appeal

Event Speaker

When Sue’s not helping her global customers create the perfect ink, you’ll probably find her in an airport departure lounge somewhere in the world. A veritable globe trotter - she spends a third of the year travelling - Sue is one half of the brains behind Diamond Dispersions, one of Sheffield’s fastest growing manufacturing and export businesses. A Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade winner last year is something she was pretty pleased about and 2013 has been the company’s most successful to date and saw Sue and the team secure a three-year contract worth £1.5million with a customer in South America. Always thinking of the next big ink thing and always smiling, Sue is a real business mastermind full of bright ideas. If she stands still for five minutes, talk to her and you’ll see what we mean!

We are proud of our steelwork heritage and had no doubts about supporting the Women of Steel campaign. These women are truly an inspiration and should be recognised for their hard work, dedication and determination that kept the Steel Industry alive during both World Wars. Working in the Steel Industry today is worlds apart from what these women would have experienced, working tirelessly despite poor conditions. We look forward to the day the statue is in its rightful place - leaving a lasting legacy for future generations

With over 60 years experience in the structural steelwork industry Billington Structures have earned a strong reputation as an award winning innovative market leader. Financially strong, we can be relied upon to provide high quality structural steelwork to regional and national projects, delivering a complete service package from estimating, design, project management, fabrication and erection.

Sue Wright Director at Diamond Dispersions

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We are a nation of stressed staff - eating lunch ‘al desko’ as well as working overtime, through holidays and even when ill, according to new research.

Work survey reveals UK is nation of ‘stressed staff’

The Big Work Survey of 2,000 UK working adults and 500 senior decision makers across Great Britain found 64 per cent of us admit to being stressed at work.

The research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of health insurance provider Westfield Health, found 82 per cent of employees had worked over their contractual hours in the last 12 months and three-fifths (59 per cent) admit to turning up despite being ill because of work commitments.

Nearly half of us (46 per cent) eat lunch at our desk/place of work - and 54 per cent don’t take breaks (other than lunch) on a typical day – with 29 per cent revealing they have even missed longer breaks by cancelling annual leave because of work commitments.

And our colleagues don’t always help reduce our stress levels, it seems, with the top three workers’ annoying habits rated as regular lateness, gossiping and loud talking.

Westfield Health Executive Director Paul Shires said: “There are certainly positive signs to be found

in this survey, with the majority of employees saying they like their jobs. Meanwhile, 95 per cent of senior decision makers believe workforce health is important to the success of their organisation. But it is shocking to hear more than a quarter of workers have cancelled holiday time because of work pressures.”

Scottish workers are the UK’s most stressed workforce (71 per cent) compared with Wales who were the least with just 52 per cent. Two thirds (66 per cent) of the North West / West Midlands say they are stressed and 69 per cent of the Yorkshire & Humber workforce.

Further findings from the survey include:

• Water is the nation’s drink of choice in the workplace, followed by coffee and then tea

• Richard Branson is the UK’s ‘dream boss’

• Of those that find their current job stressful, 47 per cent choose to spend time with family to unwind after work, while 31 per cent opt for exercise…

• …but worryingly, more than a third (35 per cent) try to counter stress by drinking alcohol and 27 per cent admit to comfort eating.

Westfield Health’s Chamber Primary Health Plan offers a full confidential counselling service, which includes a 24 hour counselling and advice line, as well as up to six face to face counselling sessions or CBT sessions.

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BNI South YorkshireNiri Patel PO Box 200 Kippax LEEDS LS25 7XN

T 0113 2877704E group@bnirotherham.co.uk W www.bnisyorks.co.uk

Chess TelecomJon Henshall Bridgeford House Hayes Lane ALDERLEY EDGE SK9 7JP

T 0800 0192824E jonhenshall@chesstelecom.com W www.chesstelecom.com

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Glamourpuss WeddingsSamantha Foster 32 Wright Crescent Wombwell BARNSLEY S73 0ET

T 01226 213631E enquiry@glamourpussweddings.comW www.glamourpussweddings.com

Guinness Northern Counties Brian Hamlin 20 Westfield Terrace SHEFFIELD S1 4GH

T 0114 2288428E brian.hamlin@guinness.org.uk W www.guinnesspartnership.com

Lexiconnect Ltd t/a Inmotion Richard Dennison The Turbine Business Centre WORKSOP S81 8AP

T 01909 512192E rd@lexiconnect.co.uk W www.inmotion.co.uk

The Big Consultant John Biddleston 32a High Street ROTHERHAM S60 1PP

T 07879 498079E john@thebigconsultant.com W www.thebigconsultant.com

Zine UK Laurie Garrison 68 Clarkehouse Road Sheffield S10 2LJ

T 0114 2508158E laurie.garrison@zineuk.co.uk W www.zineuk.co.uk

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Attain Skills & Knowledge LtdWalt Bridgen 42 Doncaster Road Goldthorpe ROTHERHAM S63 9HL

T 01709 880886E walt@attainuk.com

Build-Lite (UK) LtdKerry Russo 39 Blyth Road Maltby ROTHERHAM S66 8HX

T 0844 8706735E kerry@build-liteuk.co.uk

DA Cooper & Sons LtdJulie Cooper Fullerton Road Templeborough ROTHERHAM S60 1DH

T 01709 828517E personnel@dacooper.co.ukW www.dacooper.co.uk

Fortay MediaDavid Watkins 58 Malinda Street SHEFFIELD S3 7EF

T 0114 2760632E david@fortaymedia.co.ukW www.fortaymedia.co.uk

Green Shield Renovations LtdJames Burke 25 Birchall Avenue Whiston ROTHERHAM S60 4ED

T 01709 328413E info@greenshieldrenovations.com W www.greenshieldrenovations.com

Inspire Rotherham LtdDeborah Bullivant Roughwood Road ROTHERHAM S61 4HY

T 01709 740226E deborah@inspirerotherham.org

Martek Marine Ltd Stephen Lapthorne Unit 6A Adwick Park Manvers ROTHERHAM S63 5AB

T 01709 5992229 E stephen.lapthorne@martek-marine.com W www.martek-marine.com

Origin Broadband Ltd Matt Atkinson 5 Thorne Road DONCASTER DN1 2HJ

T 01302 235060 E matt.atkinson@origin-broadband.co.uk W www.origin-broadband.co.uk

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Parker Hannifin Ltd Mark Holgate Cortonwood Drive Cortonwood Business Park Brampton BARNSLEY S73 0UF

T 01226 273400E mholgate@parker.com W www.parker.com

Portwest Clothing Ltd Richard Jones Fields End Business Park Thurnscoe ROTHERHAM S63 0JF

T 01709 894575E richard@portwest.co.uk W www.portwest.biz

Rosehill Press Ltd Jeff Owen Bradmarsh Way Bradmarsh Business Park ROTHERHAM S60 1BW

T 01709 377430E sales@rosehill-press.co.uk W www.rosehill-press.co.uk

S & S Signs and Graphics Simon Hulme 91 Sheffield Road Birdwell BARNSLEY S70 5XF

T 01226 748761E simon@sssignsandgraphics.co.uk W www.sssignsandgraphics.co.uk

Tekfloor Limited Andy Vincent Units 1 & 2 Hope Street ROTHERHAM S60 1LH

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Total Linguistics Ltd Michelle Daniel Electric Works Sheffield Digital Campus Sheaf Street SHEFFIELD S1 2BJ

T 0114 2134646E ask@total-linguistics.com W www.total-linguistics.com

Treasure IslandSimon Webb Sandbeck Way Hellaby Industrial Estate ROTHERHAM S66 8QL

T 01709 533688E simon.webb1973@hotmail.co.uk

RetailWe would also like to welcome our first Retail Members:

Debut RecordsStuart Sheard 9 The Arcade BARNSLEY S70 2QP

T 01226 282900 E stuart.sheard@rocketmail.com

Infinity JewellersOliver Carnelly 242a Barnsley Road Cudworth BARNSLEY S72 8UH

T 01226 714447 E oliver.infinityj@gmail.com

Sole TradersWe would also like to welcome the following Sole Trader Members:

4NetworkingHeather Siverns c/o 69 Knowle Road BARNSLEY S70 4PU

T 07973 423134

Certax Accounting RotherhamIan Walker 37 Thornhill Avenue Brinsworth ROTHERHAM S60 5EP

T 01709 374702 E ianwalker@certax.co.uk W www.certax.co.uk

Chloe Roberts Design Chloe Roberts 47 Brampton Road Thurcroft ROTHERHAM S66 9AS

T 01709 545551E chloe@chloerobertsdesign.com W www.chloerobertsdesign.com

Colwells Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Leah Colwell 56 Hounsfield Crescent ROTHERHAM S65 3PZ

T 01709 854293

Go With Mo Moira Benson 21 Hackthorn Road Woodseats Sheffield S8 8TB

T 0114 2552806 E moira@gowithmo.co.uk W www.gowithmo.co.uk

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NEW MEMBERS LIST

Gud Laf Entertainment Dean Burgin 4 Park Mount Clifton Mount ROTHERHAM S65 2BD

T 07724 842891E dean.burgin@gmail.com

Innovus Solutions Brian Tillson Sunnyside 11 Bank End Road Worsbrough BARNSLEY S70 4AF

T 07557 474685E brian@innovus-solutions.com W www.innovus-solutions.com

Roth Biz Tom Austen 67 Bradgate Lane Kimberworth ROTHERHAM S61 1QJ

T 07733 406667E tom@rothbiz.co.uk W www.rothbiz.co.uk

Rune Web Design Lee Johnson 98 Station Road Kiveton Park SHEFFIELD S26 6QQ

T 07981 754747E lee@runewebdesign.co.uk W www.runewebdesign.co.uk

Signs Experts Paul Thorman 208 Penistone Road North Hillsborough SHEFFIELD S6 1QA

T 07944 441406E sales@signs-experts.co.ukW www.signs-experts.co.uk

Starsiren Office Services Heather Silverns BBIC Innovation Way Wilthorpe BARNSLEY S70 1JL

T 07973 423134E enquiry@starsirenofficeservices.co.uk

We Do DeliverMark Furniss 364B Sharrowvale Road SHEFFIELD S11 8ZP

T 07815 695867E markfurniss@wedodeliver.co.ukW www.wedodeliver.co.uk

Yorkshire Kettlebell ClubLiam O’Brien Unit 1 Century Business Centre Century Park Manvers ROTHERHAM S63 5DA

T 07881 525572 E info@yorkshirekettlebells.com W www.yorkshirekettlebells.com

Associate MembersWe would also like to welcome the following Associate Members:

CGC Event CaterersCristina Tanner Barnsley Football Club Grove Street BARNSLEY S71 1ET

T 01226 211555 E cgcevents@barnsleyfc.co.uk

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MEMBERSHIP

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In the last edition of The Bulletin, we launched our newest offering, Retail Membership.This level of membership is designed to be specific for retailers with benefits and services directly aimed for this market.

Our other packages now offer a lot more dedicated services designed specifically for Chamber members and are exclusive for our members.

We have also launched ChamberHRPlus and a new online HR shop with Chamber members, Qdos Consulting. This service offer a more support to those who need a little more than the free HR service we offer.

If you would like more information on any of our services please contact myself, Mark Hannigan, Carrie Knapton (Barnsley) or Shane Young (Rotherham)

The Chamber are delighted to announce their new services provided in conjunction with Qdos, ChamberHRPlus and Online Business Shop.

As a chamber member you already have access to ChamberHR, a fantastic core service that provides you with unlimited access to a telephone advisory service, member only website with downloadable template documents, policies and letters as well as Indemnity Insurance

We’ve found that occasionally businesses need a little extra support and a more personal level of help, this can be found in ChamberHRPlus. This new service offers an enhanced level of cover and bespoke support including:

• HR Compliance Audit – focusing on the major areas of compliance, presented back to you in a written report.

• Allocated Advisor – always speak to the same person.

• Contracts of Employment – ensures your contracts are compliant and in line with legislation changes.

• Employee Handbook – drafted, completed and delivered and tailored to your company culture.

• Excess Waiver on the insurance

The additional services benefit your business by providing you with dedicated HR specialist who will work with you and understand your business.

No scary five year contract terms. ChamberHRPlus provides your business with the flexibility it needs whilst at the same time saving you money!

The Online Business Shop makes it easier than ever for Chamber members to stay compliant with easy access to additional expert support and advice, including Health & Safety audits, How to Guides, risk assessments, training and more.

The service is available on exclusive rates for Chamber members – call 01455 852028 for more information.

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EVENTS/TRAINING

Use your smartphone to scan our QR code for our latest Chamber Events

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires you to provide whatever information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of your employees.

‘So far as is reasonably practicable’

It’s important to get the balance right between bombarding employees with a whole host of information and training on H&S issues or not providing enough. Everyone should have their main jobs to perform, so whilst training is important, it needs to fit around the busy working day. The HSE recognise this and the fact there are several ways to deliver training to employees.

Using E-learning as a way of effectively delivering Health & Safety training.

E-learning provides a cost-effective, convenient and easy to monitor way of delivering Health & Safety training, especially to a large or spread-out workforce.

The Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber E-learning Platform now has modules available in the following H&S subject areas:

• Health & Safety – the Basics

• Introduction to Fire Safety

• Introduction to Risk Assessments

• Slips, Trips and Falls

• Introduction to COSHH

• Introduction to Manual Handling (Objects)

In addition to this, there will shortly be modules added that address the following topics:

• Environmental Awareness

• Health & Safety for Lone Workers

• Health & Safety for Home Workers

• Health & Safety for Office Workers

These modules can be purchased for £25+vat or until the end of November you can buy all 10 for just £100+vat using the promotional code of ‘13HSM100’. The new modules will be added to your account when they become available.

Taking the lead in Health & SafetyAs a manager or business owner, you have responsibility to look after the health and wellbeing of your employees within the workplace. You probably have a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) poster on a wall somewhere that outlines both the employer and your employees’ responsibilities towards Health & Safety.

Chamber EventsFor further event details and to book your attendance, please visit our website www.brchamber.co.uk or call 01709 386 200

Chamber Annual General MeetingThe 7th Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Holiday Inn, Dodworth Road, Barnsley S75 3JT on Thursday, 14th November 2013 from 12 noon.

Date: 14 Nov 2013

Time: 12 Noon

Price: Free

South Yorkshire Chambers Breakfast Networking EventThe South Yorkshire Chamber Breakfasts draw together members from Barnsley & Rotherham, Sheffield and Doncaster Chambers of Commerce to meet in a relaxed atmosphere to network.

Date: 3 Dec 2013

Time: 7.30am

Price: £10 Members £15 Non-Members

Venue: Holiday Inn Barnsley

Sportsman’s Christmas Lunch - In aid of Weston Park Cancer CharityThe Chamber will this year be hosting a sportsman’s lunch with all proceeds going to Weston Park Cancer Charity.

We have players & legends attending from all our local South Yorkshire clubs. We are also pleased to welcome Mark Aston who is the Head of coach of The Sheffield Eagles RLFC and will be head coach of the Irish Rugby League side competing in this year’s Rugby League World Cup being held in England & Wales.

We also have sportsmen from the world of Superbikes, Boxing and Olympians from London 2012.

Places for this event are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Date: 5 Dec 2013

Time: 11.30am

Price: £15.95 Members £19.95 Non-members

For more information, view preview clips and purchase, please visit http://elearning.brchamber.co.uk

To discuss your training requirements further please contact Andy Stopps on 01623 810505 or email andystopps@maguiretraining.co.uk

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