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- 11th March 2010
We hear so many horror stories from people who have had building work carried out unsatisfactorily,so we asked Martin Start, MD of Saxon John Brown to give us some sensible advice when planning for projects and what to look for when choosing a builder….
Micro-chipping dogs works,as ‘Diesel’, the dog who, attempting to get home, caught two different trains from White Hart Lane to Stansted Airport, via Bishop’s Stortford, will attest. With record numbers of strays has the time come for more drastic action?
- 7th March 2010
A successful viral campaign costs little in comparison to the returns and is easy to execute because consumers actually do the selling through implied endorsement. Think electronic word of mouth!
- 28th February 2010
Striking a balance between national high street names and local businesses is crucial to the future of towns across the UK. How many more characterless high streets do we want?
- 7th February 2010
St Clare Hospice, a local charity, celebrates its twentieth anniversary this year. This article written by Giles Wright, Communications Manager for St Clare Hospice explores ways individuals and businesses can help raise funds for this incredible charity.
- 2nd February 2010
In the run up to Valentine’s day why not share some love? Write something nice about a local business you love and you could win 2 Premier League tickets, a day at a spa, an Apple iPad, or a Ferrari track day. A fantastic prize each day, for 14 days.
- 9th January 2010
Support your local farmers and producers by visiting the wide array of local farmers markets in Bishop's Stortford and the surrounding area.
- 5th January 2010
We all think we know how to drive in the snow and ice. But do we? Lee Gosden one of Bishop's Stortfords very best driving instructors has some really useful tips to help you drive safely in these treacherous conditions.
- 2nd December 2009
In earlier blogs,I mentioned that BT and Uttlesford Council are looking at an adoption programme for their red phone boxes and that a Somerset village had turned theirs into a library. It got me thinking about suggestions for your decommisioned phone box.
- 1st December 2009
From design to installation the best sign makers always give honest advice about what is and isn’t possible. They will advise on the materials, colours and fixings to ensure that your signs work for your company, wherever they are fixed.