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VEKA
and Paramount 'Pool' Resources for Hospice
A
Manchester hospice has gained £400 and a special pool table
for visitors, thanks to VEKA, Paramount
Window Systems and snooker legend Steve Davis.
The six-times World Champion was special guest at a Paramount Open
Day where he autographed a professional pool table before leading
a draw to win the table, in aid of St Ann's Hospice.
But the giving didn't end there. The draw was won by VEKA's Duncan
Bennett - who immediately donated the table itself to the hospice
too.
The table has now been installed at St Ann's Little Hulton facility
- one its three sites in the area - and Community Events Officer
Margaret Beck says it is proving very popular.
‘It's absolutely marvellous,’ she said. ‘Our visitors
really make good use of it, especially the teenagers.’
Steve Davis was at the event in his role as ambassador for Network
VEKA, of which Paramount is a founder member.
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SWC
Tackles Prostate Cancer Awareness Raising at its Trade Counter
SWC
Trade Frames Ltd,
a PVCu manufacturer based in Scarborough, successfully launched
a 'One Stop Shop Trade Counter' last year so that Traders, Builders
& DIY enthusiasts could buy all the materials they needed to
install windows, doors & conservatories in one place.
As
part of an awareness raising and fundraising campaign for the Prostate
Cancer Charity, SWC
Trade
Counter Manager Jon Hodgson has been asking customers what their
understanding was in relation to knowing the 'Signs and Symptoms
of Prostate Cancer.'
Jon Hodgson reported 'Like myself, almost all the customers we've
spoken to were aware of prostate cancer, but very few knew what
they should look out for. There is clearly a need to raise awareness
about this issue in a fun but serious way. I would recommend that
those who want to find out more, whether male or female! look at
http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk'
Susan Richings Operations Director at SWC said 'Prostate Cancer
affects approximately 32,000 men each year. My father died prematurely
of the disease and I have an uncle who is currently being treated
for it. It is my hope that all men - young and old, make the effort
to find out more about the possible signs and symptoms of prostate
cancer, in the same way that women have been encouraged to raise
their awareness about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
'Working in a predominantly male environment, it is my belief that
many men can still be a bit 'ostrich' like when it comes to addressing
matters concerning their health. My view is, if in doubt get it
checked out! Don't leave things till it's too late! A worthwhile
£200 pounds to date has been raised for the charity and several
staff have volunteered to become 'calendar boys' for our next awareness
raising project. Every little helps as they say!'
What to look out for
* Most men with early prostate cancer don't get any symptoms but
may experience peeing more often, especially at night, or need to
rush to the loo, or have difficulty starting a pee, or strain or
take a long time to finish, or feel that their bladder hasn't been
emptied properly, or have a weak flow or some dribbling.
Facts & Stats....Did you know?
* Only men get it!
* A man, in the UK, has a 1 in 11 risk of developing it!
* It is the most common cancer amongst men!
* Almost 32,000 men in the UK are diagnosed every year!
* 10,000 men in the UK die of prostate cancer every year - that's
one man every hour!
The risk of getting prostrate cancer gets higher as you get older.
Most men are diagnosed over the age of 50 but it can affect men
from the age of 40. You are 2 and a half times more likely to get
prostate cancer if your father, brother or son has been diagnosed.
Susan Richings: susan.richings@swctradeframes.co.uk
Web: http://www.swctradeframes.co.uk
Not
only has K2 given the industry
what is arguably the best conservatory product range but the company
has also given back into the local community thanks to a number
of charity events.
By getting involved in a number of activities, the company has created
a charity-led culture which has included the Red Nose Day for Comic
Relief, a charity penny pot to get rid of those unwanted 'coppers'
and a midnight walk for Bolton Hospice.
However, one of the most adventurous activities was the Benidorm
Half Marathon which was an arduous 13 mile course along with Bolton-based
international steeplechaser, Stuart Stokes who actually won the
event.
Ella Walsh, one of the team from K2, has run in this annual Spanish
event for three consecutive years and was delighted that she was
able to run alongside Stuart Stokes and raise money for Christies.
She commented: 'It's a great buzz to run the half marathon but it's
even better if you can run it with a recognised sportsman like Stuart
and watch him achieve the win. Most importantly though, we've helped
raise over £1,000 for charity.'
K2's managing director, Sally Fielding concludes: 'K2 is a company
that is mindful of its commitment to the community and we will continue
to support both Christies and other local charities and causes.
We're also pleased to continue our sponsorship of Stuart Stokes
and look forward to celebrating his further successes.'.
Safestyle
Scores for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Goals
were high on the agenda as Safestyle,
the independent replacement window and door retailer, scored a real
winner to support the campaign to keep the Yorkshire Air Ambulance flying.
Yorkshire-based Safestyle UK fielded a strong five-a-side soccer team
to compete in the annual charity event organised by solicitors, Gordons
which raised more than £1000 for the flying ambulance fleet.
A total of ten teams were invited to compete at the Kirkstall, Leeds
five-a-side centre, Goals and Safestyle, led by its stars Dave Owen
and Jason Lawford, fought its way through the rounds to finish runners-up
to the Baker Tilley team.
John Ross, the Chief Executive of the Style Group, Safestyle's parent
company, commented:
‘This was a great result because as a Group we have a strong corporate
responsibility programme, where we remain committed to trying to help
local charities while at the same time helping our staff to enjoy their
employment.
'The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an increasingly important and necessary
part of the county's emergency services and so any help we can give
is well worth while. Our team has been invited to return for the 2008
tournament and has high hopes of bringing the title to Bradford, the
location of our head office.
‘Attending over 1000 incidents requiring emergency air assistance
every year, the Air Ambulance faces a massive fundraising target of
having to raise nearly £7,000 every day but I'm confident the
people of Yorkshire, like us, will rise to the challenge and do their
bit to ensure the service is readily available when required.’
GEZE
Steps Up to Charity Challenge
The
UK supplier of door and window control systems, GEZE
UK has taken part in a ‘Challenge Anneka’ style
makeover for STEPS, a conductive education charity based in Leicestershire.
Inspired by patron Rosemary Conley, local companies including GEZE UK
volunteered to take part in the highly complex renovation of St Botolph's
Old School in Shepshed - with just two weeks to complete the centre.
The challenge was screened on Central TV.
STEPS
was set up for children with cerebral palsy and similar motor dysfunctions,
to provide tailored education at St Botolph's Old School. Experts at
GEZE UK, well versed in the implications of the Disability Discrimination
Act legislation, were on hand to ensure that access to the centre was
safe and compliant.
The company donated 20 of its popular TS 2000 door closers, to ensure
the finish was stylish as well as practical. The TS 2000 has also been
designed and tested to meet the requirements of all relevant standards
and regulations, including Building Bulletin 93, Approved Documents
B and M.
The disabled toilet was also fitted with a new slim cam closer, the
TS 3000 B in white, which the company says is the slimmest surface mounted
guide rail closer on the market. With a high specification, the TS 3000
B has an adjustable closing force, adjustable closing speed, adjustable
hydraulic latching action and adjustable hydraulic back check. Developed
and independently tested under laboratory conditions, the TS 3000 B
can assist with the rigorous demands of the DDA.
As part of the second phase of development, GEZE UK will also be supplying
a new Slimdrive EMD-F electro-mechanical swing door drive for hinged
doors, which is virtually silent, for the entrance.
Ironmongery specialist Turentek provided all the hinges and handles
for the doors at the centre. Paul Henstock, Turentek's managing director,
invited GEZE UK to take part in the challenge. The school was extended
and upgraded to improve the teaching area, kitchen and toilet facilities
as well as providing a new entrance and reception area.
Rosemary Conley said: ‘I'm overwhelmed by the interest and support
we have received from trades people. Everyone has been so generous!
Thank you to everyone involved for making this happen.’
GEZE's Sales and Marketing Director, Jules Quested-Williams, said: ‘This
challenge was a great opportunity for GEZE UK to give a little back
to the community. The STEPS charity has a huge impact on the lives of
disabled children in Leicestershire, so we were delighted to be involved.
The TS 2000 door closers were the perfect choice to combine safety,
practicality and design with ease.’
Web: http://www.geze-uk.com
Web: http://www.stepscentre.org