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Isotron, Europe’s leading contract sterilization service provider, held an open day on 21st April to celebrate completing work to modernise and expand its microbiology laboratory facility in South Marston, Swindon. The modernisation of the laboratory has created new employment opportunities which will benefit the local economy and reaffirm Isotron’s status as one of Swindon’s top employers, with 10 new jobs being created as a result of the development. During the open day local businesses and companies associated with Isotron met the team running the laboratory and ... Read More

Howard Tenens will display a dual fuel tractor unit and a Cartwright Cheetah trailer on its stand (no. 575) at the Multimodal Show at the NEC from 27th to the 29th April 2010 The locally-based company is leading the logistics sector into an era focused on low carbon technology, by using the patented OIGI dual fuel system its fleet is being converted to run simultaneously on natural gas and diesel. To promote this new initiative it is attending several industry shows this year, ... Read More

Senior Economist at HSBC, Mark Berrisford-Smith, will be advising Swindon businesses on global economic recovery and how to ‘nurse the patient back to health’ after some of the most challenging times on record. Over 100 business leaders are expected to attend the Great Western Business Breakfast organised by Withy King Solicitors, Monahans chartered accountants, Absolute Invoice Finance, HSBC and the FD Centre which is being held at STEAM on 28 April to hear Mr Berrisford-Smith talk about the pitfalls on the road to ... Read More

Following a successful debut in 2008, The Business Show Bath returns to the Assembly Rooms on 14th April. Showcasing up to 70 exhibitors from different business sectors, this year will include special new features such as a Creative & ICT Zone. Also exhibiting at the show will be procurement teams from public sector organisations across the region; including a seminar setting out the latest procurement policies and issues. The seminar programme, delivered by GWE Business West Training & Development, will also cover themes on the latest techniques in marketing and sales, ... Read More

In celebration of British Tourism Week (15-21 March 2010) an award winning leisure franchise Treasure Trails Ltd is coming to Wiltshire to find a manager to realise a unique opportunity to run their own business and to help further boost the local visitor economy. This national week of events serves to highlight the successes of the flourishing UK tourism industry and Treasure Trails sees Wiltshire as a key area in its plans for expansion. The company has written over 380 themed walking, driving ... Read More

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