MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF


Royal Crown Derby partners with Franklands


Franklands Insurance and Risk Management is working with renowned fine bone china manufacturer, and fellow Chamber member Royal Crown Derby to provide its insurance and risk solutions. Franklands’ Director Paul


Brown said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working with an iconic brand that is so connected to Derby and promotes the name of our great city throughout the world. We are proud that such a historic company has recognised our capabilities and has returned to sourcing its insurance and risk management requirements from the local market.” Royal Crown Derby’s Head of


Finance Guy Bishop added: “In Franklands we have a partner that understands our risk exposures and can help protect the business while we drive it forward.”


DXC Technology acquires eBECS


Chamber member eBECS, an award-winning Microsoft Gold Partner which delivers total Microsoft business solutions and managed services to help customers digitally transform their business, has been acquired by DXC Technology. Kevin Hall, Chief Executive


Officer at eBECS, said: “Being part of DXC means having the strength and certainty of a long- term business partner with the global infrastructure, high- calibre resources and experience to allow us to truly lead our customers on their digital transformation journeys.”


Welcomm reward for loyal customers


Loughborough-based telecom company Welcomm rewarded customer Jez Hewlett recently - who won a brand new iPhone X worth £999 simply by sharing business. Welcomm’s Operation


Director Rachel Williamson said: “We have built such close relationships with our customers, like Jez, that we feel it is key that we show our appreciation and give back.” Jez added: “I was very


pleased to have won. We’ve been with Welcomm for a long time and will continue to work with them - so these reward schemes are a bonus.” This year will see Welcomm


offer monetary incentives and regular prize draws to local businesses which participate by providing a valid business referral.


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Nottingham Playhouse goes live for mad king’s performance


Mark Gatiss as mad King George


Nottingham Playhouse will partner with National Theatre Live for the first time to broadcast its new production of The Madness of George III. The royal-themed drama will be


broadcast live from the theatre in Wellington Circus to cinemas across the UK and beyond in November, reaching tens of thousands of people. Adam Penford, Artistic Director


at Nottingham Playhouse and Director of The Madness of George III, said: “This is really exciting news. Nottingham Playhouse has been producing world-class drama for the past seventy years and I’m thrilled that this special production will reach theatre lovers around the globe. It’s the perfect finale to our 2018 season. “National Theatre Live brings


iconic productions to a worldwide audience. Its specialist knowledge and creativity will perfectly capture on screen Alan’s modern classic and this cast of exceptional actors at the top of their game.


‘I’m honoured that National Theatre Live has chosen Nottingham Playhouse and this production’


“I’m honoured that National


Theatre Live has chosen Nottingham Playhouse and this production.” Just halfway through his first


season as Artistic Director for Nottingham Playhouse, Adam has been making waves in the regional and national theatre scene, receiving five-star reviews for his productions of Wonderland and Holes and drawing industry stars such as Olivier award-winners Mark Gatiss, Adrian Scarborough and Rebecca Trehearn to the local theatre. Emma Keith, Head of National


Theatre Live, said: “We’re over the moon to be working with Nottingham Playhouse on its production of Alan Bennett’s masterpiece The Madness of George III. We’re very excited to be collaborating with this hugely


talented creative team and cast to bring this show to a larger audience here in the UK and internationally. “The main aim of National Theatre


Live is to bring the best theatre to those who otherwise might not be able to see it. There’s so much great work taking place across the UK that we want people to be able to access and we’re hoping to do more broadcasts from regional theatres in the near future.’’ Olivier award-winner Mark


Gatiss, who will be taking to the stage in the role of King George, said: “I'm thrilled that, thanks to National Theatre Live, our production of Alan Bennett's brilliant play will reach so many more people across the UK and the world. We can't wait for everyone to see this wonderful, funny and touching drama.”


A new account for Cartwright


PR and digital agency Cartwright Communications has secured its latest account win after being appointed by Nottingham-based interior architecture and design specialist Macaulay Sinclair to deliver public relations and digital support. Cartwright Communications has extensive


experience in architecture, property and construction, as well as specialising in food and drink, providing PR and communications support to a number of household names and leading brands. The agency has grown significantly in the past 12 months, developing its digital offering and taking its staff numbers to 21. Liz Cartwright, MD of Cartwright Communications,


said: “We’re so pleased that Macaulay Sinclair approached us to develop its public relations and digital presence. “At Cartwright we offer more than a traditional


agency, with our digital offering growing clients like Macaulay Sinclair are taking advantage of our social media expertise and other digital services that feed into a truly effective communications strategy.”


L-R Mike Sinclair, Liz Cartwright, John Macaulay, Emma Houghton


John Macaulay, Co-Director at Macaulay Sinclair,


added: “The creativity and reputation of Liz and the team at Cartwright Communications in the city and further afield precedes them and we are very much looking forward to working and building a lasting relationship with them.”


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