MEMBER NEWS IN BRIEF


Five-star hygiene rating for football stadium


The hygiene rating at Chesterfield Football Club’s Proact Stadium has been upgraded to the maximum five stars by Chesterfield Borough Council following a review of the administrative procedures in place. Director and Company


Secretary Ashley Carson said: “There was never any doubt in my mind that we would be awarded five stars as our facilities are second to none and we have a highly professional conference and banqueting team in place.” Chester’s Den cafe in the HUB


at the Proact also received a five-star rating.


TIS provides sweet solution for Thorntons


Nottinghamshire-based TIS, a leading independent fire, security and communication specialist, has successfully come to the aid of prestigious chocolatier Thorntons at its head office in Derbyshire. The iconic chocolatier had an


ongoing problem with its CCTV system and were unable to get anyone competent to resolve the issues, until TIS stepped in. Daniel Crow, Facilities Manager


at Thorntons, said: “We had technical problems with the CCTV system and had struggled to find a solution. It was the first time we had worked with TIS and were impressed with the level of expertise and at just how quickly they sourced the problem that other suppliers could not solve. We will definitely be working with TIS again.”


Year of strong growth for Hinckley & Rugby


Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has revealed strong growth in its mortgage lending and its savings balances in its annual results. The 12 months to the end of


November 2016 saw a 34% increase in mortgage advances (£172m, up from £128m in 2015). The current year began with a bigger pipeline of £55.6m of mortgage business (£37.3m in 2015). The total mortgage book grew by 14% in the year to £540m, almost triple the five per cent increase seen a year previously. Savings balances grew by


£34m during the 12 months to £521.3m, almost double the £18m secured a year earlier. More than 90% of the Society’s members with savings accounts live within its core branch area.


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Inspiration award for CEO of Twycross Zoo


The CEO of Twycross Zoo has been named Inspirational Woman of the Year at the Enterprising Women Awards 2017. Dr Sharon Redrobe OBE, chosen


from dozens of nominations for the accolade, was presented with the award at the Enterprising Women 20th anniversary gala dinner at Colwick Hall Hotel, Nottingham. The award was presented by headline sponsor Cambridge and Counties Bank. Dr Redrobe was one of six


women and a team presented with awards at the dinner. Six more and another team were highly commended. The awards recognise the achievements of women in business.


The other winners were:


• Business Woman of the Year (Sponsored by Qdos consulting) Suzanne Smith of Soteria Asbestos


• Community Champion of the Year (Sponsored by Leicester Racecourse) Barbara Cathcart of Nottingham Hospitals Charity


• Enterprising New Business Woman of the Year (Sponsored by the money shop) Mital Thanki of Spark Academy


• Team of the Year (Sponsored by Leicester Tigers) Geldards Family Team


• Female Employee of the Year (Sponsored by Pick Everard) Min Rose of The University of Nottingham


• Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by Roundhouse Apprenticeships) Megan Morris of Sky Recruitment Solutions


Sixth year of surplus at DCCC


Derbyshire County Cricket Club has recorded a surplus of £2,653 for the financial year ending December 2016, the Club’s sixth successive year of surplus. The sixth year in a row of surplus signifies the Club’s


continued progress and the significant turnaround since Chris Grant’s election as Chairman in 2011 on the back of a £187,037 loss. The Club recorded a record turnover in 2016, largely


driven by a significant increase in commercial income. The increase has allowed it to increase its cricket budget as well as improve facilities for members, supporters and media partners at The 3aaa County Ground. The Club finished its next phase of ground


development which included the completion, on-time and on-budget, of a new £2.2m OKI Business & Media


Centre, which was influential in the city’s bid for Derby to be a major broadcast venue at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017. Chairman Chris Grant said: “I’m extremely proud to


have overseen six successive years of surplus and grown turnover to record levels since being elected in 2011. This has been a tremendous achievement given the huge challenge that keeping a first-class county afloat entails and is an enviable track record.” Chief Executive Simon Storey added: “A sixth


successive year of surplus is a testament to the hard work of our off-field team to keep us in the black year after year. We are always balancing investment, growth and our ambition to deliver a sustainable long-term business.”


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