BUSINESS: Pittards fits like a glove with Bridgwater College
Posted: 25th November 2015
YEOVIL-BASED leather manufacturers Pittards has been celebrating the success of some of its apprentices who have gained their qualifications with Bridgwater College. Pittards re-introduced apprentices into the business two years ago as part of its long-term succession plan. This ensured that staff due to retire were able to pass on their valuable knowledge and skills, so…
BUSINESS: Open day success for Pro-Trade South West
Posted: 10th November 2015
A NEW trade counter outlet in Yeovil for windows and doors held a successful open day launch at its premises on the Lynx West Trading Estate. There was a good attendance from trades people, supporters, friends and family for the open day at Pro-Trade South West Ltd, suppliers of window and doors. And although it was a bit of a dismal day for weather – it certainly wasn’t…
BUSINESS: Open day at Pro-Trade South West
Posted: 30th October 2015
IT might be miserable weather – but that is not going to dampen the enthusiasm of the team at Pro-Tade South West on the Lynx West Trading Estate in Yeovil The firm – suppliers of windows and doors – will be holding an open day today (Friday, October 30) from 1pm to 4pm at its premises in Brympton Way. There will be a hog roast and a free bar and people are invited to go…
BUSINESS AWARDS 2015: School in a Bag wins Charity of the Year Award
Posted: 29th October 2015
THE School in a Bag charity has been celebrating this week after winning a prize at the annual Somerset Business Awards. The SIAB has been created as a result of the Piers Simon Appeal which was first launched just over ten years ago following the death of former Yeovil College student Piers Simon in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Asia. The charity provides school bags…
BUSINESS AWARDS 2015: Frogmary Green Farm wins Environmental Award
Posted: 29th October 2015
THE Frogmary Green Farm team at South Petherton have won a top prize at the 2015 Somerset Business Awards. The farm has received the Environmental Award for its continued commitment for reducing energy use and recycling waste. Nick and Claire Bagg, from Frogmary Green Farm, collected the award during last week’s ceremony held in Taunton. “Thank you for a fantastic…
BUSINESS AWARDS 2015: Ropemakers win New Business of the Year Award
Posted: 29th October 2015
A BUSINESS on the edge of South Somerset which specialises in making ropes has landed a top prize at a county-wide competition. Mendip Ropemakers Ltd, based in the tiny hamlet of IsleBrewers, has scooped the New Business of the Year Award at the 2015 Somerset Business Awards. Since the start of Mendip Ropemakers in 2012, the company has always ensured that the best…
BUSINESS AWARDS 2015: Victory for Red Berry Recruitment
Posted: 29th October 2015
CONGRATULATIONS go to Red Berry Recruitment who won a top prize at this year’s Somerset Business Awards. The recruitment agency firm – which has offices in Yeovil, Shepton Mallet and Bridgwater – won the Business of the Year for 11-25 Employees Award. This award celebrates SMEs in Somerset, who show they can stand out from the crowd and deliver a great results for their…
JOBS: Software developer wanted by Hark Solutions Ltd
Posted: 21st September 2015
CREWKERNE-BASED Hark Solutions Ltd is looking for a software developer to join its team. The post has a salary of between £18,000 and £24,000 depending on experience and will see the successful applicant work in a small team and given a great opportunity to demonstrate their skills as a creative developer and to influence the design and development of software that will…
BUSINESS: West Country Windows come up trumps for St Margaret's Hospice
Posted: 16th September 2015
YEOVIL-BASED West Country Windows have handed over a £1,516 cheque to St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice – thanks to people who took part in a prize draw. The money was raised by people paying £1 a ticket to go into the draw with the hope of winning a top prize of £1,000 worth of West Country Windows products. The tickets were sold at the various trade shows and country…
BUSINESS: Get sorted now with Yeovil Aerial Services
Posted: 15th September 2015
YEOVIL Aerial Services will be able to help you with all your aerial requirements for TV and satellite. Lee Mapletoft launched the business in 2013 having worked in the industry for nearly 15 years. He is building a good reputation for providing a good and reliable service with competitive prices. Christmas is just around the corner and you might be thinking about…
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