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Purple Elk Productions is a founder-led event production company offering PA and sound hire, lighting, staging, AV, live streaming and multitrack recording across Bury, Greater Manchester and the UK. They combine practical kit hire with hands-on engineer support to deliver calm, reliable production for weddings, festivals, conferences and theatre.
Keeping staff, customers and visitors refreshed is easy with Office Watercoolers Ltd. Based in Rugeley and covering Walsall, the West Midlands, Staffordshire and nationwide, the company supplies high-quality water coolers, hot water systems and workplace hydration solutions backed by reliable installation, servicing and ongoing support. From small offices to large commercial premises, they help businesses create cleaner, more convenient spaces with tailored water solutions that simply work.
We needed to find an alternative supplier for our office water machines, from enquiring with several company's we decided to go with Office Watercoolers.
The costing is simple and no extras for this that and the other such as refundable deposits.
Kerry guided us from the start to installation and answered any queries we had with no pushy sales or unwanted follow up calls.
The costing is simple and no extras for this that and the other such as refundable deposits.
Kerry guided us from the start to installation and answered any queries we had with no pushy sales or unwanted follow up calls.
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Midlands Premier Stairs are based in Walsall and specialise in the design and manufacture of bespoke staircases for customers in Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding areas. With over 30 years of experience, their skilled team delivers expert advice, quality craftsmanship, and a complete service from concept through to installation.
Our open plan stairs have been transformed by new oak bannisters which have been beautifully finished by the French polishers.
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Midlands Premier Stairs is a bespoke staircase design and manufacturing specialist serving Lichfield and the surrounding areas. With over 30 years of industry experience, the team brings expert craftsmanship and in-depth knowledge to every project, offering a complete, start-to-finish service for customers looking to enhance their property with a high-quality, made-to-measure staircase.
Our open plan stairs have been transformed by new oak bannisters which have been beautifully finished by the French polishers.
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Joanne Pagett is a multi award winning Women's Wellness Health & Life Coach empowering business women over 40 to restore their well being, physical and mental fitness to live their best life.
I can't recommend Jo highly enough.
After losing weight using food packs, I reached the point where I wanted to move onto maintenance and, more importantly, understand nutrition properly and what my body actually needs. Jo was absolutely brilliant in supporting me through that transition.
Not only did she help me build the knowledge and confidence to maintain my weight, but she also inspired me to become much more adventurous with food. It's been so exciting experimenting with new ingredients and recipes. Some I've loved, others not so much, but that's all part of the journey! I've realised that nutrition is so much more fascinating and complex than I ever imagined.
One of the biggest changes Jo helped me make was shifting my mindset from counting calories to understanding and tracking macros. It's made such a difference and feels like a much more positive, sustainable approach.
Jo is incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely passionate about nutrition, and explains everything in a way that is easy to understand. She's also funny, approachable and completely non-judgemental, making every session enjoyable as well as informative.
If you're looking for someone to help you build a healthier relationship with food and truly understand nutrition, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jo.
After losing weight using food packs, I reached the point where I wanted to move onto maintenance and, more importantly, understand nutrition properly and what my body actually needs. Jo was absolutely brilliant in supporting me through that transition.
Not only did she help me build the knowledge and confidence to maintain my weight, but she also inspired me to become much more adventurous with food. It's been so exciting experimenting with new ingredients and recipes. Some I've loved, others not so much, but that's all part of the journey! I've realised that nutrition is so much more fascinating and complex than I ever imagined.
One of the biggest changes Jo helped me make was shifting my mindset from counting calories to understanding and tracking macros. It's made such a difference and feels like a much more positive, sustainable approach.
Jo is incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely passionate about nutrition, and explains everything in a way that is easy to understand. She's also funny, approachable and completely non-judgemental, making every session enjoyable as well as informative.
If you're looking for someone to help you build a healthier relationship with food and truly understand nutrition, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jo.
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If a car has been cleaned and polished, the number plates should look just as good. Number Plate Genie are a UK number plate maker focused on creating plates that fit properly, look crisp, and hold up in everyday driving
Called in today for a 4D plate. Absolutely first class, all done in 10 minutes, very friendly. Will definitely be back. Thank you guys.
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Cross Plant Hire Ltd, established in 2014, are a UK plant hire specialist supplying plant, fuel and site equipment for construction, rail, motorway and agricultural projects, with experienced support and fast nationwide service.
A great company with family business morals but forward thinking construction equipment to rent and hire.
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Find the best Horticultural Nurseries in Staffordshire as recommended by local Staffordshire people in thebestof Staffordshire's Horticultural Nurseries directory.
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Local Reviews
In October 2015, Trevorg said about Old Government House Hotel & Spa
A short business trip to Guernsey accompanied by the missus and a stay at OGH courtesy of my clients, thank you. Have passed it before but never stayed there and found it be completely top notch. Warm, courteous, under-stated and efficient welcome.
We were offered an executive queen room, well appointed with good view of the harbour. The missus rates hotels on bathrooms - and she was completely satisfied, so I was satisfied.
Very centrally located with just a few hundred yards or so down to the port. Unfortunately, we didn't eat there (more about where we went in another review), but the restaurant looked very good indeed and we had breakfast there the next day. Very polite and helpful staff. Nothing special at breakfast, but a decent cold buffet and a good range of hot dishes; porridge, salmon scrambled eggs,full English etc.
thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and will certainly return.
We were offered an executive queen room, well appointed with good view of the harbour. The missus rates hotels on bathrooms - and she was completely satisfied, so I was satisfied.
Very centrally located with just a few hundred yards or so down to the port. Unfortunately, we didn't eat there (more about where we went in another review), but the restaurant looked very good indeed and we had breakfast there the next day. Very polite and helpful staff. Nothing special at breakfast, but a decent cold buffet and a good range of hot dishes; porridge, salmon scrambled eggs,full English etc.
thoroughly enjoyed our short stay and will certainly return.
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In August 2026, Raj Ramesh said about Systeme.io
Delighted with the Switch: Exceptional Value, Intuitive Tools, and Reliable Support
Why I Switched: Features and Pricing
I originally decided to move to systeme.io because it offers virtually all the features I was using (and wanted to use) on my previous platform, but at a substantially lower price. It was a no-brainer value proposition, but once I made the leap, I discovered an even bigger win: the interface is remarkably clean and easy to use.
The Migration Experience & Customer Support
Transitioning platforms under a tight deadline is always stressful. When I started the process, I had just three weeks left on my contract with my old platform.
• Time Zone Adjustments: Being located in US Central Time while support operates out of Europe meant there was a slight time lag between responses. While 24/7 support is available, the back-and-forth communication added a bit of lead time.
• Domain Transfer: To ensure everything moved smoothly and on schedule, I hired someone myself to help for the bulk of the migration. The systeme.io team handled the domain name transfer on their end (which took a little more time than I thought due to the time zone difference probably), but we successfully beat the deadline just in time!
Initial Impressions & Platform Features
I recently sent out my first email newsletter to over 2,500 subscribers, and the experience went very smoothly.
A Quick Note on Email Deliverability Controls: Initially, systeme.io held back the batch and sent it to just 79 recipients first to run an internal compliance/anti-spam check. While it felt a bit restrictive in the moment, I actually appreciate this level of control—it protects domain reputation and deliverability across the platform.
Final Verdict
Overall, I am delighted with my experience so far. Systeme.io provides unbeatable value, great features, and a smooth user experience. I am looking forward to continuing to build and scale my website and business here for the long haul!
Why I Switched: Features and Pricing
I originally decided to move to systeme.io because it offers virtually all the features I was using (and wanted to use) on my previous platform, but at a substantially lower price. It was a no-brainer value proposition, but once I made the leap, I discovered an even bigger win: the interface is remarkably clean and easy to use.
The Migration Experience & Customer Support
Transitioning platforms under a tight deadline is always stressful. When I started the process, I had just three weeks left on my contract with my old platform.
• Time Zone Adjustments: Being located in US Central Time while support operates out of Europe meant there was a slight time lag between responses. While 24/7 support is available, the back-and-forth communication added a bit of lead time.
• Domain Transfer: To ensure everything moved smoothly and on schedule, I hired someone myself to help for the bulk of the migration. The systeme.io team handled the domain name transfer on their end (which took a little more time than I thought due to the time zone difference probably), but we successfully beat the deadline just in time!
Initial Impressions & Platform Features
I recently sent out my first email newsletter to over 2,500 subscribers, and the experience went very smoothly.
A Quick Note on Email Deliverability Controls: Initially, systeme.io held back the batch and sent it to just 79 recipients first to run an internal compliance/anti-spam check. While it felt a bit restrictive in the moment, I actually appreciate this level of control—it protects domain reputation and deliverability across the platform.
Final Verdict
Overall, I am delighted with my experience so far. Systeme.io provides unbeatable value, great features, and a smooth user experience. I am looking forward to continuing to build and scale my website and business here for the long haul!
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Epsom Rotary is about volunteering, community, charity, fun and friendship.
2a Thompson Road, Denton, BN9 0RS
Friendship, companionship and engaging activities for older people are at the heart of Havens Happy Clubs, helping to reduce loneliness and bring people together across the local community.
Local News and Updates
- 12th August 2026
Nadia Johnstone-Smith, financial planner at Partners Wealth Management has been shortlisted for role model of the year award at the Women in Financial Advice awards.
- 12th August 2026
Nadia Johnstone-Smith, financial planner at Partners Wealth Management has been shortlisted for role model of the year award at the Women in Financial Advice awards.