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Firm has computers
to give away!
by John Hendon
FRODSHAM-based financial advisers Willmor Financial Services Ltd, are looking for local charitable organisations or community groups to donate three computers to - complete with monitor, keyboard, speakers and operator chairs.
The company are offering the computers and chairs as they have recently benefited from a Frodsham Forward business grant that has allowed them to refurbish the office and purchase new equipment.
They now want to give something back to the local community by donating their used equipment to groups completely free of charge.
Director Steve Williams said "We are delighted with our new office equipment which has assisted us tremendously in streamlining our systems. We are very grateful to Frodsham Forward for having assisted us with these purchases by means of grant aid. We would be more than happy to pass on our used equipment to any group in the local community who may benefit".
Rob Crowther, Economy Group chairman for Frodsham Forward, added: “It is a fantastic opportunity for local community groups to benefit from a local business. This is an unforeseen bonus of the business grant scheme and Frodsham Forward are extremely grateful to Willmor for providing this opportunity to local groups."
Any charity or community group in Frodsham, Helsby, Kingsley, Alvanley, Manley, Sutton, Dutton and Aston, interested in some or all of the equipment, should call Steve Williams on 01928 739579. The equipment will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Policy studies chief
addresses business group
by our correspondent
RUTH Lea, director of the Centre for Policy Studies and regular newspaper columnist was the guest speaker at the inaugural dinner of the Weaver Vale Conservative Business Forum at the Forest Hills Hotel in Frodsham.
Forty people from a wide range of business sectors including manufacturing, farming, surveying, legal and financial attended. There was also a good range of age and experience from those starting out in business to those who had retired.
Ms Lea gave an interesting and thought provoking speech on "Britain's Economic Prospect" with an overview of how the country's economy has changed over the last 30 years and the challenges both home and abroad that face it today.
This was followed by questions from the audience on topics as diverse as the Pensions Crisis, European enlargement and Interest Rates.
Further information about the business forum can be obtained from Charles Fifield on 01606 354 786 or by visiting www.WeaverValeConservatives.com
Picture shows Ruth Lea with conference organiser Charles Fifield.
Networking opportunities
for local businesses
by business staff
FRODSHAM Forward is providing opportunities for local businesses to network with
each other.
As part of their commitment to businesses in Frodsham, Helsby and the surrounding
parishes, Frodsham Forward (with financial assistance from North West Development Agency)
is running business forums in Frodsham town centre.
These forums provide a platform for owners and managers from businesses in the area
to meet up at an informal event and network. The forums also feature speakers from
various backgrounds delivering presentations on subjects and schemes that are of
use to the business community. Past business forums have focused on grants offered
by Frodsham Forward and Business Link, the Broadband Connect scheme and Job Centre
Plus' Developing Options Scheme.
Mark Bamford, Business Liaison Officer at Frodsham Forward, said:
“The business forums are an excellent platform for organisations such as ourselves,
Business Link and others to pass on information to businesses that otherwise could
miss out on vital opportunities and projects. They are also a relaxed, informal
environment for business people from the area to meet one another and promote themselves.”
The forums run every couple of months, and are open to any
business in the area.
For more information on the programme call Mark Bamford on 01928 735967 or email mark@frodshamforward.org
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