business INDEX The BUSINESS
Undie cover FAVERSHAM
The Simply Group, which has morphed from a scuba dive training school to selling its own leisure wear and now underwear, has relocated after 10 years in Whitstable to the Eurocentre Estate off Whitstable Road, Faversham. The new facility has been purpose built to support the company's
e-commerce business,
which sends over 1,000
orders a day to customers in the UK and globally. The
business is owned by
Gerrard and Jo Dennis, who are both from Faversham and were keen to
move the business there to help support the town. "We hope moving the operation to Faversham will create local jobs, which in turn will help the town," said Gerrard. "It is essential local businesses support local people. We all know times are tough but good business will survive tough times.
The Simply Group, which sells clothing for the beach, skiing, the gym and hiking, is launching "Simply Undies" in January. "Even before our relocation
to Faversham we have wanted to be part of the community, sponsoring both the Tennis Club and Swimming Club," said Jo. "Being a local company we can offer interesting careers with an exciting future. “Already around a quarter
of our 40 staff live within walking distance of the new warehouse, which is good for both the economy and the environment."
Murder at the
Manor WHITSTABLE
A guest is found dead at a Writers' Weekend in a country manor house. That's the start to the latest sequel in Lesley Cookman's murder trilogy. The psychological thriller is available from Harbour Books in Whitstable along with others in the same series. Details at
www.lesleycookman.co.uk
Tea for two
CHILHAM Two Tea Rooms in Chilham and one in St Margaret's Bay are receiving such big demand that the restaurant has now offered to deliver its Cream Tea Gift Box anywhere within the UK mainland. The boxes can be purchased
through
www.scones2you.com. "These presents make for the perfect birthday, anniversary or well done gift, or simply to say I love you, a much more thoughtful gift than fl owers or chocolates."
Trouble With Your PC? Think Pink SWALECLIFFE
Computer clinic Angels PC in Swalecliffe has been given a paint job in pink to lure in the ladies.
"Making it inviting to females was the intention," says Julie Camburn. "My aim is to make the whole computer thing less frightening."
Julie gives lessons in the shop when it closes at 4pm and makes home visits Mondays and Wednesday afternoons.
52 EVENTS Business Meetings 2012.
Sunday 19th February & Tuesday 21st February Seafood Masterclass. From Whitstable's Royal Native oysters to Dover sole, you'll be able to entertain and dine in confi dence after culinary coaching from expert Hilde- Marie Smith, the owner of Catering4Kent.
A range of other classes are also available from Thai to BBQ to understanding meat and joints also coming up in the next two months. The class prices vary from £35 - £55 for a 3 hour session.
Contact info@catering4kent.
co.uk or phone 01233 463298
Thursday 23rd February Meet and tweet at the Hotel Continental, Whitstable, at 10am every third Thursday of the month.
www.whitstabletweetup.co.uk
Wednesday 29th February Its 4 Networking meets every other Wednesday.
www.4networking.biz
Monday 12th March Tavola 2012, Trade Fair for Fresh Food Products and Delicatessen, Kortrijk Xpo, Doorniksesteenweg, Belgium
The Trade Fair for Fresh Food Products and Delicatessen, TAVOLA, and Enterprise Europe Network are inviting local producers and suppliers to participate in the Food
The networking event brings together more than 18,000 professionals from the food sector - from market leaders to artisan makers. The event is designed for all levels of business from startups and SMEs to project sponsors or research centres. Participants have the chance to display their profi le and choose which companies they would like to meet.
Contact: Sophie Schmitz on +32 (0)81 71 71 41. Or e-mail:
ssc@bep.be www.gie-
eicwallons.be.
Wednesday 21st March 5th Annual Herne Bay Business and Projects Exhibition at the King’s Hall, from 2pm to 7pm.
Canterbury City Council's Local Economy team invites you to engage with local businesses and get an update on Herne Bay’s regeneration and community projects. City councillors and project offi cers will be on hand. To book exhibition space at £30 and for more information call Paul Spree, Local Economy Support Offi cer, on 01227 862 532 or email paul.spree@canterbury.
gov.uk
Every Tuesday Tune in weekly at 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays to the Kent Business Bunker radio show, featuring Tenterden entrepreneur Paul Andrews and Canterbury Index Business Editor Jules Serkin.
www.kentbusinessradio.co.uk
Networking Tip
When you’re connecting with someone on a social network, do that little extra and insert a salutation. When accepting a connection, why not send a welcome message? This helps you stand out positively. You may even wish to call your new contact and say hello. Engagement works! For more tips:
www.networkerplus.net
www.indexmagazine.co.uk
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