BUSINESS REPORT


HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT UNVEILS ITS NEW BLINDS


A blind manufacturer with more than 50 years’ experience has fitted a prototype of a new solar powered motorised blind at the Parliamentary Estate. Herdman Blinds has a number of high profile clients, including major


retailers and the NHS - and it has been serving the Houses of Parliament for approximately 25 years. Its new, eco-friendly solar powered blind has the look and style of a fully motorised blind for about half the cost. Director Karen Tyrrell said: “We’ve been working for the Houses of


Parliament for a long time because we are one of the few companies that do the traditional cap and rack blinds for its historic buildings. We suggested they tried solar powered motorised blinds because the blinds needed to go inside glazing, and the feedback has been positive.


“We’re very excited about these blinds because they could be incredibly


attractive to a range of businesses that want fully motorised blinds but don’t want the cost of running them or the upheaval of having electricians in to install new electrics and wiring to operate them. “They run on normal batteries and tests have shown that the batteries


last a long time before they need replacing. An added bonus is that they come in a wide range of styles.” Herdman Blinds is currently offering members of Northamptonshire Chamber a 10% discount off its blinds and curtains, and a 15% discount off its solar blinds when members mention this article.


Visit: www.herdmanblinds.com


PARTNERSHIP IS A BIG WIN FOR BAR PROVIDER


The Little Big Ale Company were chosen to be the sole bar provider for two prestigious local events - Friends of Stoke Bruene Village at War Weekend and the Bedford Half Marathon weekend. To celebrate the partnerships The Little Big Ale Company


commissioned a special beer for each event which were available on draft or bottled to take away as a commemorative keep sake. Managing director Georgina Priestly-


Bingham said: “These were great wins for us as both events had about 15,000 visitors over the weekends.” Participants and followers of the


Bedford Half Marathon were invited to suggest a name for the beer on Facebook. The winner received the first


‘THESE WERE GREAT WINS


FOR US AS BOTH EVENTS HAD ABOUT 15,000 VISITORS OVER THE WEEKENDS’


bottles of beer, a gallon of beer to share with friends at the event and a framed pump clip. The competition post attracted their highest ever organic interaction and it drove a high volume of traffic to The Little Big Ale Company’s page.


For more information on sponsorship opportunities, bespoke/ white labelled beers, ciders or spirits and bar hire, email hello@thelittlebigalecompany.co.uk, call 07877 643266 or visit www.thelittlebigalecompany.co.uk


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BRIGGS AND FORRESTER AWARDED CONTRACT


Briggs and Forrester Engineering Services have been awarded the mechanical and electrical building services contract on Rhondda Cynon Taff Council’s ambitious £38m Taff Vale development, in Pontypridd, with Willmott Dixon. The commercial development


comprises of two new office blocks and an ovular gateway building which will host a new library, community facilities and a gym. The scheme totals 14,693m sq ft


of office space and is designed to regenerate the unused land which


housed the former shopping precinct that was demolished in 2015. The development will transform the gateway into Pontypridd, featuring a promenade overlooking the river and integrating the building into its surroundings. Mark Clark, operations manager,


said: “This success further demonstrates the reputation Briggs and Forrester have within the industry for quality and innovation. Our team is looking forward to delivering a first class installation.”


The Taff Vale development


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