SWINDONBUSINESSNEWS

In the current climate, more people are looking for affordable alternatives to upgrade or extend their homes, or move up the property ladder. With land, construction labour and material prices currently favouring the buyer, its no surprise that more frustrated homeowners are turning to self build and renovation to get their dream home at an affordable price. Self build and renovation has really taken off through the recession and for those who have not yet realised the benefits of building – or rebuilding – ... Read More

EEF, which represents manufacturers across the south west, is to run a week long campaign to promote the success of the sector in the region and to underline the need for a more balanced economy. The week - from March 1-5 - will involve a series of regional and national events around the UK aimed at manufacturers, politicians of all parties including prospective parliamentary candidates, and other key stakeholders. The events will include regional debates and company visits, with the week culminating in the launch of EEF's manufacturing manifesto. ... Read More

St Margaret’s Preparatory School Friday, 12th March.  To register please contact 01249 857220.  To find out more please visit www.stmargaretsprep.org.uk Rendcomb College & Junior School Friday 5th March and Friday 7th May, 9am - 12 noon. Call 01285 832306. Visit www.rendcombcollege.org.uk Cheltenham Ladies' College 27 February, 13 March, 15 May, 12 June and 26 June. Call 01242 520691. Visit www.cheltladiescollege.org Meadow Park School & Nursery School open days - 26-27 February, New School and Nursery open days - 12-13 March. Call 01793 752600. Visit a href="http://www.meadowparkschool.co.uk">www.meadowparkschool.co.uk Read More

Lettings experts Swindon Home Finders are keeping their fingers crossed for an award that TV presenter Phil Spencer rates as the best in the country. The Estate Agent and Letting Agency’s national award scheme (known as the Estas) is the largest and longest-running award scheme in the estate agent industry. The Estas are unique because there is no judging panel of industry experts involved in selecting the winners. Instead, letting agents are judged by their landlords on the effectiveness of their property management process, ... Read More

Work on the £2m refurbishment of The Goddard Arms in Swindon Old Town has commenced with a view to open the hotel and bar in time for Christmas. The newly appointed manager, David Montgomery, has recruited 30 full and part-time staff to work in the hotel and bar, all of whom will be undergoing training ahead of the opening. The Goddard Arms is scheduled to open on 2nd December as a smart 11-bedroom operation with a high quality bar on the ground floor, ... Read More

Swindon’s business leaders will be hearing financial predictions for the local economy at the annual Swindon Strategic Economic Partnership (SSEP) conference on Friday 20 November, as well as finding out all the latest business information. The SSEP, a partnership between Swindon Borough Council and the local business community, will be outlining its successes - including the Youth Enterprise Group and the SSEP’s successful bid for government money from the Future Jobs Fund – as well as outlining plans for the coming year. The ... Read More

Swindon Borough Council (SBC) is giving local people the chance to view and comment on plans for public realm improvements on Regent Street. Public exhibitions will be held at Unit 73 Regent Street (next to H&M) on Friday 30 October from 10am until 4pm, and on Saturday 31 October 2009 from 10am until 3.30pm. Regent Street improvement works, which are due to commence in March 2010, will run from the new water feature being installed at Canal Walk right up to the edge ... Read More

Cricklade-based reruiter and events management consultancy, GlobalSCS Group is sponsoring the prestigious Diamond Trophy at the GRAMIA Awards in London on Thursday 29th October. The Grocers Advertising & Marketing Industry Awards were launched in 1994 to reward creative excellence in the field of advertising to both trade and consumers across the Creative Awards (which include 12 media sectors) and the Agency Awards (nine sectors). The GRAMIA events will have an audience of over 500 senior marketing & brand managers, senior agency personnel, senior media ... Read More

GWE Business West, with HSBC bank, is expecting to draw more than 200 people to Swindon Marriott Hotel for a breakfast event on 25 November 2009. This will provide a rare opportunity to hear from one of the country’s most astute financial minds, Dennis Turner, the chief economist for HSBC. Mr Turner, one of the UK's pre-eminent business experts will portray the current economic situation in layman's terms as well as give an economics masterclass, bringing together history and current affairs and stressing the critical ... Read More

The Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotels is so hold a Michael Jackson Thriller-themed evening this Halloween. The event which takes place on Friday 30th October includes a three course meal, followed a Michael Jackson tribute for the rest of the evening. The cost is £29.00 per person and the option of staying the night at the hotel is also offered for £79.00 per person (based on two sharing). For more information call 01285 864333. Read More