Free Trial with iknow-Uk
Online marketing company iknow-uk.com is offering accommodation providers a free trial to promote their business on their award winning website.
The one month free trial will allow accommodation owners from around the UK to upload pictures, information, availability, rates and links to their accommodation profile page so visitors to iknow-uk are fully informed of what is available when they plan their trip or holiday.
Property owners will have full control of the content featured on iknow-uk’s website and can change, amend or add information at their own leisure.
The company is renowned for its success in helping accommodation owners obtain the best search results and as a result, more customers coming through the door.
A well-known and trusted site with both accommodation owners and holiday makers, the site features thousands of properties across the UK, ranging from bed and breakfasts and guests houses to self catering cottages and hotels.
In 2008, the company helped over 2,000 hospitality customers beat the credit crunch by keeping them ahead of their competition. The site in 2008 alone received seven million visitors by the end of October, bringing them two million up from 2007.
The company has seen over 90 per cent of their clients renew their contracts each month due to the success they have seen since registering with the site.
So how does it all work?
iknow-uk is the UK’s fastest growing accommodation listing website, which allows anyone who owns their property within the UK to advertise their accommodation on the website.
The site offers property owners the platform to advertise their website and property details to people wishing to stay across a range of towns, cities and villages in the UK.
The consultancy aims to provide an advertising tool for clients to feature their properties on the website to enhance business and attract potential visitors to their property.
Features of the site include a comprehensive control panel that allows clients to edit and refine all aspects of their online advertising. Clients may add photos and captions to their profile page to obtain the best results when advertising their properties.
Guidance is situated throughout the site provided by iknow-uk, to ensure clients get maximum potential from the website.
A key feature to the online consultancy site is the ability to show potential visitors direct access online to when the client’s property is available. The page has been set up to display a calendar, which summarises the availability of the property and not individual rooms.
The iknow-uk website also features a last minute category whereby clients who opt to use the calendar feature, will see their properties placed in the last minute directory for guests wishing to find a quick getaway or last minute deal.
Links can also be made direct to the clients’ website through iknow-uk.com.
Marcus Simmons, Managing Director at iknow-uk Ltd, said, "The Internet is changing the way people find and book accommodation. Hotel, B&B and other accommodation owners have to learn quickly how to benefit from the effectiveness of Internet advertising.
“Most importantly we deliver results! This is demonstrated by over 90 per cent of our customers renewing each year because of the exceptional results they achieve over their 12 month subscription."
The website is split into 10 different sub websites each representing different areas of the UK.
For example, if you have accommodation to rent in York, you can register your York hotels or other types of accommodation online at iknow-yorkshire.co.uk and complete a profile all about the property, its location and attractions nearby.
The advantage of having the sub websites is so visitors looking for a holiday can easily find the information they are looking for without any fuss or confusion. For example, a person looking for Harrogate hotels does not require or need information about accommodation in the South of England and having the separate sites enables people to happily search for exactly what they are looking for without any hassle.
A great feature of the iknow-uk website is the extensive information about tourist attractions and places to visit within each region.
For example if you own accommodation within the Yorkshire region whether it be York hotels or Harrogate hotels, you can inform your prospective guests about the location of your accommodation and transport links to and from it. This is a key advertising tool for online marketing as you are able to sell your property based on its whereabouts in the city or town. For example if you have accommodation near York’s race course it would be to your advantage to post information about its whereabouts on the website.
A great advantage to having your own profile on iknow-uk is that you can tell people the exact requirements of staying at your accommodation so there are no surprises upon arrival.
The teams at each of the sub websites have come up with a wide list of categories for you to place yourself in, so people looking for accommodation can narrow their search to find what is right for them.
For example if you have lots of hotels and each of them caters for stag and hen parties, you can situate your property into this category on the website lists.
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The iknow-yorkshire.co.uk website is part of a larger online consultancy company called iknow-uk.com.
The firm specialise in rental accommodation, providing a platform for people to advertise their properties to rent across the UK.
The companies main internet advertising websites are iknow-yorkshire.co.uk, iknow-northwest.co.uk, iknow-lakedistrict.co.uk, iknow-devon.co.uk, iknow-cornwall.co.uk and iknow-wales.co.uk.
The online marketing site is keen to expand their sites, adding iknow-scotland.co.uk, iknow-somerset.co.uk, iknow-dorset.co.uk and iknow-kent.co.uk to their site in the last 12 months.
Weetwood Hall – training base for high profile sports
Weetwood estate is the ideal location for teams looking for up to date sporting and leisure facilities to prepare for a match or sporting events.
The estate comprises Weetwood Hall Hotel and Weetwood Playing Fields, which have come together to offer top quality sporting facilities and packages for a wide range of high profile sports including rugby, cricket, football and hockey.
Weetwood Hall stands out among the Leeds Hotels due to its close proximity to Headingley Carnegie Stadium, offering sporting and leisure facilities that are in the perfect surroundings to accommodate for large teams travelling to the area in need of training and recreational facilities.
Home to England Hockey in the North and one of only six MCC Cricketing Centres of Excellence in England and Wales, the sport facilities Leeds at Weetwood Estate are renowned for their high quality.
With a 3G rubber crumb pitch, a County standard cricket pitch maintained by Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Tiger Turf and sand dressed hockey pitches, County standard rugby pitch and over 100 acres available for extensive sporting activities, Weetwood offers an excellent training base for performance camps and pre-match accommodation.
Additional facilities include six tennis courts, cross country route, 24 dressing rooms with showering facilities and bar facilities plus much more.
To ensure that sporting teams can focus on achieving the best results whilst playing in Leeds, Weetwood Hall is the ideal sporting venue with a range of ‘Sport Packages’ to accommodate a variety of sporting needs.
The ‘Sporting Packages’ offer guests bed and breakfast with a nutritional breakfast menu, complimentary access to nearby David Lloyd Leisure and Fitness Club, three hours of complimentary Wi-Fi per night, as well as complimentary Internet and email stations for players to use at their leisure.
For extensive nutritional lunch and dinner menus, Weetwood Hall’s team of chefs are on site to work with sporting club’s nutritional experts to accommodate for specific dietary requirements. In addition club’s can also make use of the meeting rooms to prepare for a game, as well as the team lounge and dedicated room for their physio equipment.
In preparation for the 2009 U18’s 6-Nations, the England U18 rugby squad selected the Weetwood estate as their training base. The team alongside their coach, John Fletcher made full use of the floodlit 3G Rubber Crumb pitch as well as the nearby David Lloyd leisure facilities.
The team were highly impressed with the 4-star accommodation and training facilities situated within easy reach, combined with the easy access to high quality fitness facilities and Leeds city centre.
John Fletcher, England Under 18 Rugby team Head Coach, said, “Weetwood Hall Hotel and the Weetwood sporting facilities is a fantastic venue for all sporting teams at all levels. The hotel accommodation, food and conference area are outstanding.”
“All the staff are friendly, helpful and professional. Add this to the sporting facilities next door and it makes for a first class experience.”
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For further information contact:
Katja Pandza, Sales & Marketing Executive
Tel direct line: 0113 388 5790 Katja.pandza@weetwood.co.uk
Information for editors:
Weetwood Hall website www.weetwood.co.uk/sport
The Fun and Funky ‘Face It’ Application
eCards.co.uk provides a free first class greeting card service and with a wide range of categories to choose from you are sure to find something suitable for any occasion.
Sending a loved one free online greeting cards from ecards.co.uk is a simple and stress free process, the only tricky part is deciding which fabulous ecard to send. There are many lovely classic greetings available, just browse through the site and see what designs catch your eye, but if you want to go that extra mile then select one of the Face It designs on offer.
The fantastic Face It application allows you add that personal touch by uploading photographs of your friends and family and make them the starring feature of the ecard design. Imagine the surprise they will get when they see themselves in their very own greetings! This really is a great way to show your nearest and dearest how much you care.
With a wide range of Face It ecards available in the birthday section, ecards.co.uk pulls out all the stops to ensure that your chosen recipient has a birthday surprise they will never forget. Choose from fabulous cards such as Superhero Birthday Boy, and Birthday Gossip. The lucky birthday boy is pictured on the front cover of a cartoon magazine, whilst the birthday girl is starring on the front page of a gossip magazine. There are plenty more birthday greeting cards available with the Face It application, and the great thing is that with some cards you can upload more than one photo.
Upload photographs of different friends and place their heads on dressed to impress Can-Can dancers, a herd of cows, or a rock band. This is a great way to impress your mates and most importantly make the birthday boy, or girl, feel special.
Easy to follow step by step instructions makes sending a Face It ecard incredibly simple, have fun experimenting with different cards, and add your own personal message for the recipient. This really is a wonderful way to add that extra special touch to not only a birthday greeting, but also wedding, friendship, and thank-you greetings. Search through the various categories ecards.co.uk has to offer and you are bound to find a fun and funky Face It ecard to meet all your needs.
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For more information please contact Sam Heaton (01237 426555) Unit 9, Caddsdown Ind Park Farm Road Bideford N.Devon EX39 3BT
Take a bite out of July special offers at Lifestyle Dental
Lifestyle Dental Preston cosmetic dentist is offering a wide range of dental treatments at affordable prices to keep your teeth whiter than white this summer.
Based in Fulwood, Lifestyle Dental have designed some fantastic dental packages to give you the smile you desire.
From Preston Porcelain Veneers to Preston teeth whitening programmes, Lifestyle Dental have covered all areas to ensure that their customers get the most out their clinic.
Throughout July, the team are offering a FREE 4 step Twenty minute examination which includes, pre assessment questionnaire in order to determine your needs, photographic tour of your mouth, assessment of the mouth and teeth and a post exam questionnaire to give advice and explain what is dental care, if any, is required.
To take Lifestyle Dental up on this fantastic offer, visit their website and fill in the registration form today.
Another fantastic offer at Lifestyle Dental is the Lifestyle Light Whitening Programme, which offer customers the chance to have instant whitening, pre-assessment and home whitening for just £444.
Alternatively customers can go ahead with the Lifestyle Dental Home Whitening Programme worth £195 and available for a limited time only.
Customers who wish to take part in either of these teeth whitening programmes should print out the voucher on the Lifestyle Dental website or alternatively contact the clinic on 01772 717316 and book your appointment today.
It is so important to look after your teeth and you should visit your dentist regularly to keep on top of dental problems. For just £3 a week you can register with Lifestyle Dental and receive top class dental care and treatment. Customers can upgrade to the new lifestyle dental whitening plan for just an extra £1 per month and receive free whitening top ups every six months.
The team at Lifestyle Dental prides themselves on meeting their customers’ needs within an efficient time frame. After listening to your concerns all procedures given are as pain free as possible and all dental treatments are explained in a language customers understand with images and models to illustrate what the changes would look like before any treatment went ahead.
The perfect smile is something we all dream of but sometimes it is difficult to find a dentist you can trust to do the job properly. At Lifestyle Dental the team are dedicated to ensuring you receive the best treatment with a top dental surgeon on board to meet all your dental needs whatever the problem.
In fact the team are so dedicated in offering top quality services to get that perfect smile, they have designed another fantastic dental package to help you smile your way through the day.
The Lifestyle Smile Dental Solution gives people the opportunity to perfect their teeth to get the perfect smile to suit their face and features. The package includes, a pre-assessment to suit your needs and what you are happy with, a smile design to actually design your smile, an aesthetic preview to show you what your smile could look like, and a full examination clinical and radiological of the teeth, the mouth, the gums and the bite. The complete package comes in at a fantastic £599 and can be booked via the clinic on 01772 717316.
So many people who visit Lifestyle Dental are always extremely happy with the services are treatments they are have received.
Anthony McGowan, Contracts Manager, Higher Walton, who visited the surgery, said, “I found out about the practice through a friend. I was very impressed by the place. The practice is very relaxing and the people who work here are very friendly.
“It is very clean although not too clinical, like other places. I have managed to park right outside the clinic every time which is a big bonus and Sophie, the receptionist, was very helpful.”
For more information about their products and services, such as white fillings, porcelain veneers, gum contouring and teeth reshaping contact the Lifestyle Dental website today or call the clinic on 01772 717316.
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Future Prosperity Travel Ltd / Park Lane Vacation Club
Future Prosperity Travel Ltd / Park Lane Vacation Club
Future Prosperity Travel
After a 1 months agreed "Amnesty" Mr Iain Hurst (Printer) would like to inform all readers that Mr Cliff Walker (MD), Mr Paul Harrison (Operations Director) and Mr Steve Witt (Director of Travel Services) have still not released monies (£3,329.43) owed from October 2008. This is for printed goods used by "The Company", and until payment is received this shall be deemed as theft. Their refusal to complete payment is not based on any issue over the quality or delivery of services and goods ordered by Mr Harrison to promote "The Company
This amount is owed by the above directors irrespective of liquidation, change of company profile, by one or more of the companies or future companies, who have had the use thereof. We think it only right and fair to inform any future associates, business partners, employees or suppliers, both in the UK and USA, that this is the manner in which the company operates.
You can contact Mr Hurst on 07961 817807 or leave a message in the comments section.
Government-approved method to reduce your debts with IVA.net
With UK debt at an all time high IVA.net are offering anonymous free debt services and a free debt helpline to help people take control of their ever expanding financial problems.
Based in Edinburgh, the IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangement) is a legal and government approved method of resolving debt problems so people in financial trouble can avoid bankruptcy.
If a person is suffering from debts of over £15,000 to three or more creditors and are struggling to meet the repayments, they may be eligible for an IVA.
Taking out an IVA is an appealing one to creditors as they are more likely to recuperate more of the debt owed to them via an IVA rather than if someone was to declare themselves as bankrupt.
Personal applications for an IVA are decided by an Insolvency Practitioner (IP) who will guide every client through all application stages.
No fees are expected to be paid at any point during the process, and customers can often expect to see around 75 per cent of their debts written off if their application is successful.
The team have written up hundreds of IVA’s and have implemented an advanced calculator designed to help find each individual customer a debt solution, which they are eligible for.
The typical repayment plan for an IVA is around five years. Over the repayment period, customers are not charged any interest on top of their debts, and monthly repayments are calculated to be manageable and realistic to each individual’s personal needs.
The team at IVA are solely dedicated in helping people reduce their debts and will not offer debt management companies as a solution to people who aren’t successful in their application for an IVA. This is due to the high fees charged by many debt companies which many people can often not afford.
Instead, a team of six counsellors are on call to give sold free debt advice and solutions to help people get rid of their debt on their own without any added cost.
The team have also designed a bespoke money saving service created to reduce a person’s bills and out-goings prior to the IVA, proving that the team are all about helping reduce their expenditure wherever and whenever possible.
The website hosts a wide range of information about debts, loans and advice as well as all other services provided and how it can benefit people struggling to manage their debts.
For more information on debt management services visit IVA.net today or apply for your own IVA loan to help you manage your finances.
Moving In The UK Or Abroad? Let Robinsons Do The Hard Work For You
With expertise dating back to the 19th century, it's clear to see why Robinsons are highly regarded as the UK's leading specialists in International, European and UK moving and relocation.
Whether your moving within the UK, emigrating abroad, moving your business, or require shipping or storage, Robinsons have in-depth knowledge of providing a smooth service, ensuring customers the luxury of knowing their personal belongings are transiting in the safest of hands - as they have been doing since 1895.
For removals services in the UK and abroad, you can get a quick, simple quote on the Robinsons website. The site also has superb advice and answers to frequently asked questions, all designed to facilitate your move.
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Robinsons International is a private, family owned business that was established more than 100 years ago and now has six bases around the UK. It handles home and business moves within the UK, Europe and worldwide, including corporate relocation into and out of the UK.
The company also offers a range of specialist shipping services, as well as long and short term storage.
For more information, visit www.robinsons-intl.com or call 0800 833 638.
Your Trusted Checklist for Moving Abroad with Robinsons
With recent reports from the World Wide Web showing that many Brits are searching online for properties to buy abroad, Robinsons removals company have come up with a checklist for you to keep as your bible throughout your journey to your final destination abroad.
The results revealed that throughout May 2009 Spain was noted as the country with the most searches for buying property abroad, with the destination accounting for 30.53 per cent of all searches.
In fact Spain is becoming such a popular place to move, Primelocation.com have noted searches for Spanish properties increase by 27 per cent in the previous 12 months.
Robinsons keep a keen eye on what is going on in the emigration world and know exactly what they are talking about when it comes to moving abroad, wherever your destination may be.
From Italy to New Zealand, international movers are never left in the dark as Robinsons overseas removals company have all the information you need to make your move fast and efficient.
The Big Countdown to moving day
When you are looking to move home there is always an endless list of things to do and organise.
To make sure you don’t miss a thing, Robinsons have come up with a list for you to stick by for up to 6 weeks before the big moving day.
Keep it in a safe place or on the fridge (until it is moved out!), abide by it and you can’t go far wrong!
5-6 weeks before moving
- Check that your passports and visas are valid
- Check whether any permits are required e.g. for residency, work or vehicles
- Check your travel documents and tickets
- Collate all your personal documents e.g. birth certificates, marriage certificates and medical records
- Advise your solicitor, bank, doctor, dentist, insurance company, building society
- Cancel subscriptions to clubs and magazines
- Notify Schools
3-4 weeks before moving
- Complete the Robinsons insurance form
- Dispose of the items you don't want to take
- Supply a contact number in the UK for after you have moved
- Supply your overseas contact address and phone number
- Ask for final accounts for gas, water and electricity
- Complete all outstanding credit agreements
- Cancel all rental agreements
- Run down stocks of food and drink
- Confirm your removal date with Robinsons
1-2 weeks before moving abroad
- Arrange for mail to be forwarded
- Clean garden tools, bicycles, etc
- Arrange care for children and pets on moving day
- Arrange for mains services to be disconnected
- Advise your newsagent and milkman and pay their final accounts
- Empty lockers at school and work
- Return or retrieve any items on loan
- Drain fuel from motor mowers
- Dispose of plants and perishable food
1-2 days before moving abroad
- Separate all personal items which are to travel with you e.g. keys, documents, passports, tickets, certificates, currency, clothing, etc
- Disconnect, clean and dry any electrical appliances that you wish to take
- Arrange with neighbours to leave sufficient parking space for the removal vehicle
On Moving Day
- Remain on hand in case the packers have any questions
- Check all rooms, cupboards, walls, loft, garage and shed to make sure nothing has been left behind.
With Robinsons, international movers can be assured that their belongings are in safe hands, with a team of specialist packing and distributing experts on hand to ensure the efficient and smooth delivery of your products to their final destination.
If you are looking to move your office abroad, Robinsons deal with office removals to make sure your goods arrive in one piece.
For more information about their products and services visit Robinsons removals company today.
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Established in 1895, Robinsons International has been a leading provider of quality moving and storage services in the UK, Europe and internationally for well over a century
Robinsons is the leading international removals company in the UK, providing a variety of moving and storage services for over 100 years.
A horse is for life not for a weekend: Top Tips before Buying a Horse with Horse Deals
Buying a horse is something many of us dream of but many people misunderstand what looking after a horse requires.
Many people assume that a horse requires little care and to stick them in a field with access to food and water will be fine. This common scenario leaves horse owners underestimating the safety of being around a horse that is distressed, unhappy and not in a fit condition and makes them wonder why they bought the horse at all.
Horses are powerful creatures and horse owners need to be in sync with their behaviour and communication to handle the horse appropriately.
To make sure that you are fully aware of everything involved when it comes to horses, we at Horse Deals have come up with some important things to consider before buying your horse.
1. Obtain the owner’s name, phone number and check the asking price for the horse.
If you are searching though magazines, advertisements in shop windows or by word of mouth, it is difficult to keep on top of updated information and more importantly information you can trust.
At Horse Deals we have thousands of horses for sale, with all profiles featuring full details of the horse and owner including their contact details.
Our pricing information is constantly updated if an owner decides to reduce or raise the price of their horse.
2. Basic information about the horse and its features and personality
People assume that you can buy any horse at any age or height and it will be fit to ride the very next day. This common error can leave the horse feeling distressed and may cause medical problems in later life.
It is important to consider the main facts before buying a horse to suit your needs and requirements.
How old is the horse? Is it a mare, gelding or stallion? What is its height and weight?
Age is generally the determining factor when putting a price on a horse. Generally horses are considered in their prime from about 5-6 to 10-12.
Beginners are generally encouraged to buy older horses because generally they are characterised as ‘Dead Broke’ or ‘Bomb Proof’ but go with the preference that suits you.
Many experts agree that geldings are calmer, mares may be difficult during their heat cycle and stallions should be left in the hands of breeders and expert trainers.
Make sure you are up on your knowledge on height and weight when buying a horse. The average pleasure/recreational horse is approximately 15 hands high.
A horse less than 14.2 hands is considered a pony by definition.
At horse deals we have an extensive range of horses for sale and ponies for sale across different areas of the UK. There is a wide range of information about all of our horses featured on the website to help you find the perfect horse for you.
3. Consider Costs throughout
If you have a certain budget to spend on a horse, don’t just blow it all on the horse. Many people think that if they had a budget of £5,000, for example, they will try and buy a horse for that amount forgetting about other costs that come with owning a horse.
Consider how you are going to transport it to its new home. It is all well and good buying a brand new horse but it is hardly going to fit in the back seat and sit comfortably if you have a long drive ahead.
At Horse Deals, the website features a range of horseboxes for sale and horse trailers for sale. If you can’t afford to have your own, Horse Deals can find horseboxes and horse trailers for hire as well as full information and contact details about accessory suppliers and equipment needed to keep your horse healthy and happy.
For more information about the types of horses on sales at Horse Deals or details about horseboxes and trailers on offer visit the Horse Deals website today or call 01937 83599.
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Horse Deals are the number 1 marketplace in the UK for everything equestrian. Visitors can find equestrian suppliers with a variety of horses for sale and ponies for sale, as well as horseboxes and trailers.
There is also a top class selection of equestrian products - horse feeds and supplements, bedding, rugs, tack and equipment and equestrian properties, - plus specialist sections for transport, property, arenas, insurance and livery yards.
On the website and in the magazine, there are a huge selection of horses for sale and ponies for sale, from all-rounders to competition horses, at prices to suit all budgets.
Horse Deals is the market specialist, bringing together buyers and sellers of quality horses and ponies.
We match serious buyers and sellers in one place, to ensure customers get exactly what they are looking for.
For breeders, there are pages of adverts from top studs and stallion owners offering the best sires at stud and youngstock for sale.
Top Tips In Keeping Your Child’s Nursery Tidy With Bedebyes
Almost every parent will tell you that they spend most of their free time tidying the children’s nursery or bedroom. Parents find that toys and clothing quickly take up the whole floor space and bombard your child’s bedroom or nursery with unnecessary clutter.
Baby bedding specialists, Bedebyes know the importance of keeping your child’s nursery tidy and know that proud parents like to keep their child’s space inviting and organised for themselves, other people and more importantly their child.
To mark this importance, Bedebyes have come up with some top tips to keeping your children’s nursery in tip top condition.
1. Use storage space wisely
A good way to keep clutter to a minimum is to use the space you have wisely. Store clothing and toys in boxes beneath the bed to save space in other areas of the nursery or bedroom.
A good idea is to store winter clothes during the summer months in the loft or spare room to create more space for new clothes bought throughout the year.
To save floor space, install shelves around the room but make sure they are not too high so your child can still reach them.
At Bedebyes the team have created a variety of different storage solutions such as the nappy stacker or laundry basket to eliminate clutter and keep the place clean and tidy.
2. A home for every item
A good idea to keep the nursery tidy is to make sure that each item has a home. This method will help you and your child in knowing where each item should be kept, also in the long run helping your child to become organised and carry a little responsibility in keeping their room neat and tidy. You could create a reading area, play area, etc.
At Bedebyes the team have come up with a nappy stacker to keep all your essentials in one place.
3. Use colour coding techniques
Make your child’s nursery a place they want to play in. Using colour code techniques you can help them learn where to put their clothes and toys and how to keep the place neat and tidy. Buy drawers or shelves in bright colours and place a coloured sticker to match each one of your child’s toys. That way your child can look at the bottom of the toy and see where the item belongs in their room.
4. Decorate the Nursery with a theme
Children love similarity and things they can relate to. A good way to keep consistency in your nursery is to create a theme which they will love and enjoy. Ideas such as a underwater theme or farm animal theme.
At Bedebyes the team have come up with some lovable collections which will make any parent or child’s heart melt.
The charming collections, ‘Spike and Buzz’, a hedgehog and bee; ‘Bramble and Smudge’ two little bears and ‘Zippy Zebra’ are to be incorporated into the larger collections and packages, to ensure parents have that special nursery for their precious child.
The little animals, across the three collections, are carefully embroidered onto the luxurious fabrics, creating a completely different style and atmosphere for all expecting parents, and a unique delightful charm for the little one’s nursery.
The ‘Spike and Buzz’ collection adorns a playful bee and adorable hedgehog, luxuriously appliquéd onto the exquisite fabrics. The soft, woven fabrics are encompassed in stripes varying in shades of buttercup, orange, lime and toffee with aqua accents, finished with rich cream elements to complement the colourful shades.
Beautifully finished with pin tucks, badge detailing and contemporary design, this nursery collection creates a picturesque interior for parents and their newborn to enjoy.
‘Bramble and Smudge’ are beautifully embroidered on luxurious appliquéd fabrics, baby soft cord, snugly fleece and linen, complemented by faux leather detailing. Finished with natural shades of vanilla, oatmeal, chocolate brown, this classic range holds a timeless elegance, making it a popular choice for a newborn and their nursery.
The character of Zippy Zebra is carefully embroidered onto the quirky collection, complemented by badge details, appliquéd fabrics and piping, expressing the lovable charms of Zippy.
The playful collection combines luxurious velour, soft cotton waffle and a fun swirl print, mixed with warm shades of orange, cherry and chocolate on rich cream, highlighted with a twist of aqua.
For more information about all their products and services visit the Bedebyes website today or call 0808 202 4591.
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The Bedebyes collection is designed and produced by a team with over 15 years experience in fabric design, specialising in the nursing industry.
The manufacturing of the products is to the highest of standards and meet high expectations of future parents.
Safety and performance are key players in the production of Bedebyes products, therefore the company go beyond the necessary British and European standards at UCAS test facilities to ensure customers they are receiving quality products for their child.
Bedebyes also offer its visitors co-ordinating fabric of the three collections, which can be used on other accessories within the home.
Clough Bottom Cottages Scoops Top Tourism Award
Clough Bottom Farm Cottages have won the ‘Self Catering Award’ at the prestigious Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board’s Tourism Awards 2009/10.
The three luxury holiday cottages, which were up for two awards at the ceremony, were presented with their trophy by Radio 2 DJ and fellow Northerner Stuart Maconie.
A celebration of innovation and creativity in the North West Tourism Industry - over 300 people attended the awards ceremony, held at Ribby Hall Village. This, the sixth annual ceremony saw a remarkably high level of entries which were narrowed down to four shortlist entries per category.
Commenting on the ceremony and finalists Mike Wilkinson, Chief Executive of Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board, said on the day of the event,
“Today was a day for celebrating great achievement in what we can’t deny have been challenging times. Those working in tourism have retained their nerve and called upon all their creativity and resources to sustain and, in some cases, even increase business and visitor numbers.
“In this year of the ‘staycation’ all our finalists and winners have shown tremendous strength of character and proved that with ingenuity, well-trained staff and great customer service that we can still achieve our shared goal, of making Lancashire and Blackpool a premier destination for domestic as well as overseas visitors.”
Upon arrival at luxury self catering cottages, guests are welcomed with a complimentary hamper filled with a selection of homemade and locally sourced produce, and can purchase a range of Food from the Farm seasonal ready meals, made with the farm’s own organic beef, fruit and vegetables.
The team at Clough Bottom is dedicated to enhancing their guests’ holiday experience and for 2009 have introduced a poly tunnel allowing guests to pick their own complimentary organic vegetables all year round. Herbs, salads and fruits are also available in the organic vegetable patch and orchard.
Narrowly missing out on the highly coveted Sustainable Tourism Award, Clough Bottom prides themselves on giving their guests a truly memorable holiday experience, and are totally committed to the environment and sustainable tourism.
While staying at the farm cottages, Clitheroe guests are encouraged to support local businesses and reduce car usage as part of the ‘Stay Local, Eat Local, Buy Local, See Local’ scheme. To support this, each of the cottages - Woodcutter’s Cottage, Saddle Barn and The Coach House feature welcome folders and ‘What’s On’ guides providing a wealth of local information including walks, places of interest and things to do in the area. Wildlife diaries are also included in each cottage for guests to record their sightings of birds and wildlife.
Clough Bottom will now go forward to represent the region along with accommodation providers from Liverpool, Manchester, Cumbria and Chester & Cheshire at England’s North West Tourism Awards due to take place later this year.
Peter Mearns, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at the NWDA, said, “These awards recognise and reward the best of Lancashire’s tourism industry and I’d like to offer my congratulations to all of the winners.
“Lancashire consistently produces top quality entrants for the regional awards and I look forward to welcoming them to the England’s Northwest Awards later this year.”
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Situated in The Forest of Bowland – an AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) in rural Lancashire, Clough Bottom Farm is a 360 acre organic working farm that has successfully blended traditional diversification with a conservation-minded, more sustainable approach to life and business.
Owners Harry and Jane Backhouse ensure each of their varying ventures is underpinned by a strong environmental conscience.
From the rearing of their organic beef herd, thriving tree nursery business and award-winning holiday cottages, to the production of 10kg organic beef boxes and the provision of high-tech management training courses, everything they do is driven by a desire to safeguard the environment for future generations.
To book one of the four star holiday cottages at Clough Bottom, or to find out more about their trees and shrubs or organic beef, visit http://www.cloughbottom.co.uk or call 01254 826285.
Clough Bottom
Bashall Eaves
Near Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 3NA
Website: http://www.cloughbottom.co.uk
Protouch wins Retail Week Technology Award 2009
Protouch has won their second award for its self service Kiddicare kiosks at the Retail Week Technology Award 2009.
The awards ceremony saw the touch screen and self service kiosk manufacturer win the EPoS Initiative Award alongside Kiddicare and K3. Kiddicare also took home The BT Multichannel Integration Award which the kiosks played an integral role in.
“From the moment we installed the kiosks we immediately achieved 50 per cent self service. The kiosks have opened up exciting growth opportunities to us”, said Scott-Weaverswright of Kiddicare.
The winners were announced at the prestigious London Hilton, on Park Lane on June 16, 2009 where the trio won the EPoS Initiative award for successfully introducing self-service order and payment kiosks to the Kiddicare superstore.
Now more than 50 per cent of Kiddicare’s customers use the kiosks, and as well as improving service, they have increased shopper spend.
Joanna Perry the Technology & Special Features Editor for Retail week said about the awards, “Retailers and technology suppliers came together to celebrate the industry’s achievements in the past year; between them they have shown how technology can be used for maximum impact across all operational areas of a retail business.
"While cash for IT investment is harder to come by, the winning implementations and projects have shown how the return can be both quick and substantial when new systems are closely linked to business needs.”
The self service kiosk was created using Protouch’s Xen X5 model, complete with a 19” touch screen, Verifone Secura, chip and pin unit and an 80mm receipt printer, each kiosk finished with cool, individual branded covered laminate.
The software was produced by K3, who partnered Protouch in the Kiddicare Solution.
Each of the kiosks gives information on product availability, and enables the customer to order and pay for their goods and arrange for collection and delivery there and then.
The kiosks also provide additional information on related items and promotions, and allow staff to view details of products that are not in store as well as showing them alternative items/products available.
For more information please contact Amanda Wallace on a.wallace@protouch.co.uk
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At Protouch we’re all about touch screens; every piece of hardware we sell or rent has one. In fact we’re touch screen people pure and simple. We roll out touch screen kiosks, monitors & PCs, EPoS systems and large format digital signage across all industries and each one can be specially made to a brief. We think it’s this dedication that’s made us the no.1 supplier of touch screens and kiosks in the UK, because we don’t just sell, we evolve.
Every product and service we offer is there to provide our customers and the industry with the right solution at the right time. We can do everything from in store payment, ordering, product look up, receipt / ticket printing, RFID, Bluetooth, branding and much more.
Our products have optimised the sales and services of clients such as Specsavers, Sports World, Ikea and Kiddicare and currently we are trialling kiosks for several other high profile companies which will lead to further substantial roll outs.
In 2008 we won ‘EPoS innovation of the year’ for our revolutionary in store kiosk solution at the Retail Systems Awards 2008; were awarded ISO 9001 certification in recognition of our high standard of Quality Management Systems and relocated our manufacturing site and offices to a purpose built 22 000ft² facility in Camberley, Surrey.
Sizzle Media Take Manchester Web Design by Storm
With heritage and expertise that dates back to the mid-‘90s internet boom, Sizzle Media can quite rightly lay claim to being one of Manchester’s leading multi-service digital agencies.
The award-winning company’s roots are based in web design and that remains a key offering today with many customers utilising Sizzle’s superb skills in tandem with their price plan of an initial payment followed by the remainder spread across twelve months in easy low-cost instalments.
Every site created through this system comes with a year’s worth of premium quality, UK-based web hosting and a free domain name, ensuring that you can get your completed site up-and-running as soon as possible.
But Sizzle certainly aren’t a one-trick pony with a dedicated team for all your business needs, including graphic designers, copywriters, marketing experts and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) specialists.
Over the last four years, Sizzle’s branding and marketing teams have helped one of their clients, Indian Ocean Restaurant, pick up no less than 15 industry awards, including the much-coveted ‘Best in the North’ at Be Inspired Business Awards 2008.
Get in touch with Sizzle Media, web design Manchester, to find out how they can help your business.
Giftedgadgets – the UK’s No.1 for Wurlitzer Jukeboxes
If you’re in the market for a superb Wurlitzer jukebox, look no further than Giftedgadgets.com.
The UK-based company are major authorised suppliers of a range of Wurlitzer jukeboxes, such as the Peacock Model 850, Classic 2100, Princess, and various One More Time models including the iPod dock version with CD changer.
In the nostalgic design of the most beautiful jukebox ever built, the OMT with CD changer plays your favourite 100 CDs whilst hooking up your iPod can allow up to 10,000 tracks. Thrown into the mix is the original ACOUSTIMASS® Three-Speaker System by Bose which provides a superb stereophonic quality.
For an absolutely timeless addition to your living room, bedroom or office, head to Giftedgadgets and they’ll deliver your new jukebox free of charge.
Laptopshop is the UK’s No.1 for laptops and accessories
Laptopshop are now in their eleventh year of trading and going stronger than ever, possessing one of the largest ranges of laptops in the UK.
The Essex-based company also lay claim to probably the biggest range of accessories and in tandem with laptops, they house over 40,000 products at near trade prices.
Laptopshop have a close relationship with several industry leaders such as Sony, Toshiba, Fujitsu Siemens, Acer, HP Compaq, IBM, Samsung and Asus, allowing them to offer the very latest technology at highly competitive prices, complete with next day delivery nationwide (subject to stock availability), all backed up by first class customer service.
You can find the most sought-after products at Laptopshop, including the latest Tablet PCs, and laptops ranging from FREE with mobile broadband contracts all the way up to £5,000+ so there is something for everyone.
Laptopshop also sell refurbished laptops and possess their own in-house technicians who ensure all refurbs are put through a rigorous 21-point quality check before being made available for purchase. They are so confident in the quality of their refurbished laptops that they provide a full year’s warranty completely free of charge.
Since 1998, Laptopshop have served a wide, loyal customer base ranging from private buyers to schools, hospitals, local government, charities, large corporations and small businesses. They don’t hide behind their online store and instead, actively encourage customers to get in touch for advice on any of their products – hence why their phone number is displayed on every page throughout the website, ensuring you fantastic service and peace of mind.
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Laptopshop's emergence into the online market place was no overnight event. Their sister company Grantley's has been selling consumer electronics through its high street shops based in Clacton, Essex, for more than 13 years.
Using this firm business foundation a new company was created to sell laptops and associated products to business users across East Anglia . Since 1998 both the company and website have gone from strength to strength adapting quickly to service the demands of customers. With the introduction of new products, increases in staffing levels and further investment, Laptopshop has managed to position itself as a leading provider of specialist technology products through an online medium.
Laptopshop is registered under the Data Protection Act of 1998 registration number Z8099002, we adhere to The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000. No.2334
Quickly find your perfect laptop with Shop Laptop
In the market for a new laptop? Getting tired of that static desktop PC? Look no further than Shop Laptop who have become one of the UK’s leading laptop price comparison websites featuring thousands of individual deals.
The company are set apart from the rest by being truly impartial and hawk-eyeing their way across the internet to find you the very best price for your laptop whilst you put your feet up. You’ll find all the latest deals from all the key retailers, and you can be confident of getting all the information you need to make the right choice of purchase.
But arguably Shop Laptop's greatest asset is that they never publish deals based on commissions or financial incentives; every listing is organically produced and purely for customer satisfaction.
Customers can select from 250 different laptops, including cheap laptops, mini laptops, and nearly 50 different free laptop and mobile broadband bundles. Watchdog price sweeps cover the biggest brands, such as Dell, Asus and Toshiba, providing users with the most convenient and comprehensive selection of laptops the internet has to offer.
Yet Shop Laptop offers much more than just price comparison; the website also provides a range of articles and expert advice across a variety of frequently asked questions from laptop buyers. Guidance on queries about colour, style, software, brands and features make this site an essential port-of-call next time you’re in the market for a new laptop.
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Shop Laptop was formed with the sole intention of removing the hassle from buying a cheap laptop. Established in 2003, Shop Laptop prides itself on its reputation as an impartial and independent laptop comparison website. Providing unbiased and unrivalled advice on the best laptop deals on the market – from cheap laptops to free laptops with mobile broadband – Shop Laptop has consistently proven itself to be the most comprehensive laptop comparison service on the internet.
Don’t Miss Lifestyle Dental’s June Offer To Achieve Your Desired Smile
Book now for your smile consultation in June with Lifestyle Dental for only £499 to create your perfect smile to give you confidence.
Lifestyle dental in Preston is a newly built high tech private dental practice, the practice is modern and will always treat you to your highest expectations and all of this will be done in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
Lifestyle Dental in Preston is a newly built high tech private dental practice, the practice is modern and will always treat you to your highest expectations and all of this will be done in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.
All the latest technology is used at the practice to offer the best treatments possible and imaging software will show you what can be done to change your smile before you have any of the procedures completed. Lifestyle dental also has payment options that will allow you to spread your costs into affordable monthly repayments.
The practice offers a number of dental treatments, and all the latest dental techniques, both for cosmetic reasons and to treat problem teeth. Cosmetic procedures include the process of teeth whitening and porcelain veneers, these will give you a whiter and brighter smile and hide any existing flaws you may have.
Dentists at lifestyle dental can also provide their clients with ‘smile makeovers’ that include white fillings, gum contouring and teeth reshaping that will create a smile that will improve your confidence. Your 20 minute style consultation will give you all the guidance and care you need to achieve your desired smile and whilst showing you a complete photographic tour of your mouth which will show you exactly what is happening and what you could change with cosmetic procedures.
Lifestyle dental currently have a June offer that gives you the option of becoming a member of the practice for only £3 per week, and becoming a member of a clinic like lifestyle dental will mean that as a client you will be able to have a fully qualified dentist spend more time on your teeth and address any concerns you have and how to improve your dental health.
If you are looking to improve your smile then take advantage of the June offers Lifestyle dental currently have, the smile solution is a great way to improve your smile through cosmetic dentistry and this is available at Lifestyle Dental in June for only £499, this includes a pre-assessment to determine your needs and what you are unhappy with about your smile.
You will then also have a smile design completed which will design you your own smile and give you a aesthetic preview to show what your smile could look like. As part of the smile solution a full clinical examination of the teeth, mouth, gums and bite will be taken.
Book now for your smile consultation in June with Lifestyle Dental for only £499 to create your perfect smile to give you confidence.
Below are a couple of testimonials from our clients who have experienced the treatments we offer at lifestyle dental:
" I found out about Lifestyle Dental through the internet. I thought the website was very impressive and decided to come in for a chat with Nadim. I immediately liked the approach , especially as I had a fear of dentists. Nadim went through all the options and recommended a solution to my problem of two missing teeth. After agreeing the price estimate, which was very reasonable. We embarked upon a 3 month plan. The results have been more than I could have hoped for and have made an enormous difference to me both personally and professionally, which is very important to me as at work I have to interact with people. I also received excellent advice about maintenance of the work and a plan has been devised to look after everything afterwards. I have no hesitation to recommend Lifestyle Dental and the Team to anyone looking for a cost effective solution to getting your smile back. "
Gary Mc Gaffney , Preston, Trainer
"This Dental practice is excellent. The staff are really friendly, there is a nice clean environment and very modern and up to date with all teh technology. This gives Patients alot of confidence. I really like the way things are explained and the way i was informed to make the most approriate decision about my treatment. This is something I try to do aswell, being in healthcare myself. I wouldn't change anything about the practice and I have recommended others to the practice aswell. "
Robert Hamilton, Preston
Telephone systems installation firm launches new look site – Telephone Systems Direct .co.uk
The Telephone Systems Direct website was last refreshed in 2003 although the company has been supplying UK companies with telephone systems since 1992.
Today brings a new look to Telephone Systems Direct. Whilst most business buyers phone for assistance in developing their exact telephony requirement, the site has a huge on-line store of communications products as well as complete business telephone systems.
Low cost telephone systems for UK organisations
Leading telecoms manufacturers such as Samsung Business Communications see their RRP reduced by 25% at Telephone Systems Direct. The 25% discount applies to future add-ons which makes ordering from Telephone Systems Direct more attractive.
If firms use the traditional way of buying a telephone system they will usually be able to have as much as 15% discount in the current economic climate but when they come to expand the system in the future they would invariably be charged full RRP by other telecommunications suppliers.
The lowest cost telephone systems in the UK are possible because the cost of sale is reduced. There are no field telecoms salespeople. There are just office based comms advisors who can offer advice relating to the latest telecoms hardware, maintenance and call packages.
There are also savings made in the area of credit collection and these are passed directly to the clients of Telephone Systems Direct.
FREE telephone system manuals
Telecoms industry insiders commonly hear of telephone system maintainers charging end-users for manuals and instruction books. At Telephone Systems Direct manuals for programming telephone systems are provided FREE of charge.
There is a whole section of this business phone system site that offers downloadable PDF manuals for different models of telephone system. Telephone Systems Direct has also written some plain English versions of frequently required customer changes.
Topics covered include;
How to change the date and time
How to change your ring tone
How to programme the phone directory
Voicemail administration tips
Customers on maintenance with Telephone Systems Direct enjoy extra useful handouts so that they get the most out of their phones. The phone number is obvious at the top of every page. So if you don’t find the information that you want, just phone in for telephone help.
Telephone System demonstration facilities
Telephone Systems Direct covers the entire of the UK excluding Northern Ireland. The lion share of systems maintained are in the South East of England so there is good engineer coverage there. But the company offers maintenance contracts from the Highlands of Scotland to the Channel Islands.
At their North West head office, the company boasts a fully equipped telecoms demonstration suite. Prospective customers can see higher end features such as; VoIP networking, Cti (Computer Telephony Integration), video conferencing and real time call recording.
If a prospect is happy to travel to the phone system demo room then Telephone Systems Direct will be pleased to book a diary slot. They will shortly launch a series of online YouTube clips to give distant buyers the chance of a demonstration.
A financially stable telecoms maintainer
The company was founded in 1992 and has grown organically from inception. Telephone Systems is a completely cash funded company. It has zero borrowings or overdrafts. Even the telecoms engineers cars are owned outright by the firm.
Engineers use a fleet of Skoda Octavia TDi estate cars. The cars of of a low cost to run and boast of having a minimal environmental impact. When it comes to upgrading the vehicles are privately advertised with the Autrader magazine. This helps keeps the price of telephone systems down as there is no losing on the part-exchange.
Platinum qualified telecoms engineers
Telephone Systems Direct is a Samsung Platinum Partner. One of only 10 such dealers in the UK. Telecoms fault reporting processes are audited and there is a full stockholding of Samsung Parts for current OfficeServ and older DCS systems. Furthermore Telephone Systems Direct is qualified in IP telephony, Cti and networking. All equipment and support is direct from Samsung rather that telecoms distributors.
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Telephone Systems Direct has been supplying UK business telephone systems from the start in 1992. Existing clientele range from St. Pauls Cathedral to Lancashire Ambulance. Around 30% of business comes from the public sector with medical and local government featuring strongly.
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New Low Carbon Buildings Programme scheme provides grants to tackle climate change
Householders, communities and the public sector can benefit from a range of energy technologies, designed to help combat climate change, thanks to grants available via the Low Carbon Buildings Programme.
Following the Budget announcement on 22 April an additional £45 million has been allocated to programme. LCBP Phase Two will receive an additional £35 million of funding while the original programme will be boosted by a further £10 million.
The programme will be open to all products and installer companies registered on the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), such as Heating Renewables, who offer a variety of installations from solar heating, solar lighting and wind turbines to solar photovoltaics, bio-energy and ground/heat source air pumps.
The Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) is an independent scheme that certifies microgeneration products and installers in accordance with consistent standards. It is designed to evaluate microgeneration products and installers against robust criteria providing greater protection for consumers.
The MCS is the only certification scheme to cover all microgeneration products and services, and has support from the Department of Energy and Climate Change, industry and non-governmental groups.
The extended Low Carbon Buildings Programme will continue to provide grant funding to charitable organisations, community groups and the public sector. Organisations may apply for up to 50% of the cost of installing approved technologies up to a maximum of £200,000 (though maximum grant levels may depend on the nature of the organisation).
For more information about the grant streams and eligibility criteria, or to apply, visit http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk/ or the solar grants page of the website.