Author: Dom Stevens

Chesterfield businesses and jobseekers set to benefit from region-wide jobs board

The creation of a new dedicated jobs board is set to benefit Chesterfield businesses, who will find it easier to find and retain talented and locally-based employees.

The Sheffield City Region Jobs Board, created by Sheffield-based technology and recruitment solutions firm TribePad, aims to support employers within the city region – including Chesterfield – whether they are operating in the private, public or third sectors.

Using the latest algorithmic insight, the specialist online platform ensures that regional jobs rank higher within the principal internet search engines, thereby providing benefits to both local employers and job seekers.

It aims to boost local employment and retain talented people by showcasing some of the best jobs and people based on locality.

TribePad, which lists Tesco and the BBC among its clients, is offering this facility to Chesterfield businesses completely free of charge.

Dean Sadler from TribePad said:-

“Our aim is to support the local economy by making it easier for jobseekers and businesses to connect.

“Following a successful pilot, TribePad may look to replicate this initiative elsewhere, however it is our intention that it will remain a free service for the Sheffield City Region and its employers.”

For regional businesses, and incoming inward investors, this online platform will be free to use and is being pitched as a new recruitment resource.

McLaren Automotive, who will be creating more than 200 new jobs in the recently announced Composites Technology Centre in Sheffield is one of the first big names to have signed up to the Jobs Board and expects it to play an important part in their recruitment process.

Jonathan Clement from McLaren Automotive said:-

“Sheffield City Region has a long-standing reputation for excellence in research, advanced manufacturing and engineering; consolidated by the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre and the wider Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District.

“We will be creating significant numbers of jobs over the next few years as we establish a manufacturing presence here.

“It is important to us that we tap into the specialist expertise that exists here.

“A regional jobs board is a fantastic way for us to achieve this and ensure that we raise awareness of employment opportunities with local residents.”

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Gist development to create 200 jobs at Markham Vale

Up to 200 new jobs are set to be created at Markham Vale as supply chain specialist Gist Limited announces it’s opening new premises at Chesterfield’s flagship regeneration site.

Work has already started on the firm’s new bespoke, high-spec chilled warehouse and storage facility at the site located just off junction 29A of the M1.

Gist manages the supply chains for perishable and chilled products for a wide range of customers in the commercial and industrial sector.

The company has 5,000 employees based at more than 40 sites throughout the UK and Europe.

Alan Devine, Managing Director, Network Businesses, said:

“We are happy to be working with Derbyshire County Council and Henry Boot on the development of this important new extension to our national food logistics network, on time and on budget.

“Our new centre will significantly increase our ability to bring great service to our customers.”

The firm’s 90,760 sq.ft warehouse and storage facility is set to be completed by September 2017.

Gist will be the third business to join Ferdinand Bilstein UK and Great Bear Distribution on Markham Vale North.

Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, Councillor Tony King said:

“Gist will be another fantastic addition to Markham Vale.

“The firm’s decision to invest in Derbyshire shows its confidence in the county as a great place to base and grow a business and we’re delighted to hear that they’ll be creating 200 new jobs at the site too.

“Markham’s great location and transport links to the M1 make it a perfect fit for the supply chain specialists and it’s a real boost to Derbyshire’s business community.”

Building work will be carried out by Henry Boot Developments.

Vivienne Clements, Director at Henry Boot Developments, said:

“We are delighted to announce that a deal has been agreed on Markham Vale North, following swiftly on from completion of the Ferdinand Bilstein UK unit.

“Gist is a key player in the supply chain industry, and with the excellent transport routes and access to the M1 from Markham Vale, the new facility will become a key logistics hub for the firm.

“At Markham Vale, land is available in plots up to 15.6 acres, and with the link access road connecting the North land to the M1, we have seen huge interest for space on the land. We are confident there are more exciting announcements to come in 2017 at our flagship logistics park.”

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New Saltergate car park planned

Plans for a £6.54 million investment to improve the quality of town centre car parking in Chesterfield are being recommended for approval.

Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet is recommending to full council that it approves plans to demolish the existing Saltergate multi-storey car park and replace it with a new one.

Last year councillors approved plans to refurbish Saltergate at a cost of £3.58 million. Since then more detailed investigations have been carried out on the structure of the current car park and have found hidden problems that would have increased the cost of refurbishment to £5 million.

So councillors are now instead being recommended to approve a £6.54 million proposal to demolish the existing structure and replace it with one that will last 50 years and provide an even higher quality of car park than originally planned.

Councillor Terry Gilby, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for economic growth, said: “The current Saltergate multi-story car park is showing its age and in real need of repair – the top two floors have been closed for the past two years and works have been carried out to keep it open.

“The option to demolish the existing car park and replace it with a newly-built one will require more investment initially but will offer much better value for money in the longer term.

“It will also offer better parking facilities not only to the existing car park users but also to the extra people we expect to use the car park following the development of the former Co-op building and the Northern Gateway project.”

If approved, the new Saltergate multi-storey car park will have 529 spaces – the same as the existing one before the top two floors were closed due to safety concerns.

Councillors will be told that while work is carried out to demolish Saltergate and build a new one, alternative car parking would be available at New Beetwell Street multi-storey car park and at surface car parks in the town centre. An interactive map of car parks is available on the council website: www.chesterfield.gov.uk/parking.

The development is part of the Northern Gateway project which will see an enterprise centre for start-up and medium sized businesses built at Holywell Cross (Donut) car park and improvements made to the pedestrian environment in Elder Way and part of Knifesmithgate.

This will be funded by a Sheffield City Region Infrastructure Fund grant of £5.83 million, which is unaffected by the council’s decision to withdraw its application to be a full member of the Sheffield City Region devolution deal.

The Northern Gateway project also includes the £10.5 million redevelopment of the former Co-op store by Central England Co-operative and partner Jomast Developments.

They already have planning permission for a leisure scheme that will include:

  • Six ground floor restaurants
  • A hotel on the first and second floors
  • A health and fitness centre in the basement
  • The first occupiers to be announced are Premier Inn.

Councillors will decide on the revised plans for the Saltergate multi-storey car park when they meet on Wednesday 19 July.

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Chesterfield named in top 10 of the UK’s Summer Destinations on the Rise in 2017

Chesterfield has been named in the top 10 summer hotspots on the rise in 2017 in a report collated by Holidaylettings.co.uk, a TripAdvisor company and the UK’s leading holiday home booking site.

The list ranks 15 destinations around the UK where holiday rental bookings have soared so far in 2017 compared to last year, based on percentage increase.

Saskia Welman, spokesperson for Holiday Lettings, said:-

“This recent data highlighted Chesterfield as the fifth highest destination “on the rise” in England and tenth overall in the UK, with bookings rising by just over 100%.

“From our latest statistics, we can see that Chesterfield is a holiday destination increasingly in demand. With its historic character and proximity to glorious attractions like Chatsworth and the Peak District, it’s growing in popularity as an ideal base for an escape in rural England.

“Rentals themselves are becoming an ever more popular way to holiday. More and more travellers are seeing the advantages of rental accommodation as an alternative to traditional hotel stays. More space, more privacy, the freedom of feeling at home… and they offer unbeatable value, too.”

The top 15 summer hotspots on the rise according to holidaylettings.co.uk are as follows:

Rank Destination % increase
1st Cowal Peninsula, Argyll and Bute 231
2nd Melrose, Scottish Borders 156
3rd Pickering, North Yorkshire 124
4th Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire 119
5th Broadway, Cotswolds 117
6th Callington, Cornwall 114
7th Sheringham, Norfolk 108
8th St Davids Peninsula, Pembrokeshire 108
9th Loch Tay, Perthshire 105
10th Chesterfield, Derbyshire 105
11th Wroxham, Norfolk 97
12th Hunstanton, Norfolk 97
13th Beadnell, Northumberland 91
14th Hexham, Northumberland 90
15th Carlisle, Cumbria 89

 

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Food and Drink finalists announced

The nominations are in and the finalists in the 2017 Chesterfield Food and Drink Awards have been announced.

Organised by Destination Chesterfield, and sponsored by Chesterfield College, the prestigious awards recognise the very best food, drinks, service and venues in the town’s growing hospitality sector.

A total of 26 businesses have been shortlisted across 10 categories, with Casa Hotel, Junction Bar, Bottle & Thyme and The Lilypad Café being nominated across multiple categories. Cocina at Casa Hotel has once again been nominated for the coveted Restaurant of the Year 2017 title and hopes to retain it for a third year running.

This year more nominations than ever were received from the public for the Food and Drink Awards. Dominic Stevens, Destination Chesterfield Manager said:-

“The awards are now in their fifth year and more popular than ever. Each year it gets more and more difficult to narrow the nominations down to just three finalists in each category. It’s great to see so many first-time finalists, reflecting the growth and diversity of Chesterfield’s food and drink scene.”

The winners will be announced a glittering awards ceremony, hosted by celebrity cake maker to the A List Mich Turner, which is being held at Chesterfield College’s Heart Space building in October later this year.

The finalists in each category are:

Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by Chesterfield Borough Council

Blu Bistro
Cocina at Casa Hotel
Lombardis

Café/Tea Room of the Year – sponsored by Custom Solar

H&F Vintage Tea Rooms
The Lilypad Café
Stephenson’s Tea and Coffee House

Gastro Pub of the Year – sponsored by Arvato

Chandlers Bar
The Market Pub
The Rectory

Pub / Bar of the Year – sponsored by Banner Jones Solicitors

Einstein’s
Junction Bar
The Rose & Crown

Best Newcomer – sponsored by BHP Accountants

Bottle & Thyme
Odyssey Greek Restaurant
Spire by Stephenson’s

Best Customer Service – sponsored by East Midlands Chamber

Bottle & Thyme
The Lilypad Café
Junction Bar

Best Out of Town (within 10 miles of Chesterfield) – sponsored by Shorts Accountants

The Bateman’s Mill Hotel, Old Tupton
Hotel Van Dyk, Clowne
Stones Restaurant, Matlock

International Restaurant of the Year – sponsored by MSE Hiller

Delhi 41
Nonna’s
O-Tokuda

Family Friendly Award – sponsored by Jumble Design

Chesters Restaurant and Take Away
The Little Castle
The Manor at Brampton

Conference Venue of the Year – sponsored by Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

Casa Hotel
Peak Edge Hotel
Proact Stadium

Further finalists in the Food producer of the Year will be announced later in the year.

Other supporters of the awards include the Derbyshire Times, Peak FM, the Crooked Spire Church, Casa Hotel, Owen Taylor & Sons, ra Information Systems, Black Eyed Susan, Franklin and Sons Ltd, Addooco, Steve Faulkner and Reflections.

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Second ‘Ernie Moss Day’ to be held

A second ‘Ernie Moss Day’ is being held next month, when Chesterfield play Port Vale, to pay tribute to the legendary former player.

Ernie, who is suffering from a form of dementia called ‘Pick’s Disease’, will be honoured when two of his old clubs meet at the Proact on Saturday, August 19.

The first Ernie Moss Day was staged when Chesterfield faced Port Vale two years ago, helping to raise awareness of dementia as well as honour the highly popular one-time forward.

With Ernie’s health sadly deteriorating, Spireites director & company secretary Ashley Carson felt that a second tribute should take place. He said:-

“Ernie is recognised as one of the club’s all-time greats and we will do all that we can to support him and his family.

“He is one of our own and I hope that fans will give generously on the day to support Ernie and help others affected by the awful effects of dementia.”

There will be bucket collections at the match, with the proceeds going to dementia charities. Ernie will go on the pitch and be introduced to the crowd and the special ‘Ernie 8’ ale, brewed by Brampton Brewery, will be on sale at the stadium.

There will be a section in the programme dedicated to Ernie’s career – with part of the purchase price donated to charity – and there are plans to produce a limited-edition t-shirt featuring an image of Ernie, with all the proceeds adding to the fundraising total.

The Moss family will provide flag bearers to greet the players as they run out and supporters will also be asked to applaud after eight minutes have gone in the match in recognition of Ernie’s old shirt number.

The Moss family said:-

”As a family we are delighted and honoured to have been asked by the club to participate in another Ernie Moss Day. Last time it was a huge success, raising a lot of money for amazing charities and giving us and the fans a wonderful day to remember.

“We hope to raise even more this year, with proceeds being split between the Alzheimer’s Society and Team Ernie. We would like to say a massive thank you to the club and to the fans for the ongoing support we receive, which is very much appreciated. Thanks also to the Port Vale fans for the support they have shown.

“Dad still loves attending matches and we’ll keep taking him to the Proact for as long as we can. We look forward to seeing everyone on August 19 to show our love and respect for Dad.”

Now 67, Ernie is Chesterfield’s record goalscorer, scoring a total of 191 goals over three spells with the club. He also netted 23 times for Port Vale in 74 appearances, with his career tally an impressive 245 goals in 749 league appearances.

After his playing career came to an end, he managed various non-league clubs including Gainsborough Trinity, Leek Town and Matlock Town.

 

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Peak FM to offer great deals for family days out this Summer

This summer, Peak FM are offering a selection of great deals for family days out at popular attractions within easy reach.

If you are looking to save money on ‘Family Days Out’  – don’t miss out on the Peak FM ‘Days Out’ vouchers which include up to half price discounts at Knowsley Safari, Crich Tramway village, Twinlakes all action theme park and Gloworm festival.

A full list of deals and offers can be found here.

Alongside the ‘Family Days Out’ vouchers, Cat & Ricky’s Ice Cream Tour comes to town as part of Peak FM’s Summer Campaign. Fredericks of Chesterfield and breakfast hosts, Cat and Ricky, will be out and about across July selling ice cream in aid of the Sick Children’s Trust

The Sick Children’s Trust runs free ‘Home from Home’ accommodation for families with seriously ill children in hospital. Two of the houses are at Sheffield Children’s Hospital – Treetop and Magnolia Houses. To find out more or to make a donation click here.

If you’d like Cat and Ricky from the Peak FM Breakfast Show to turn up in a Fredericks traditional ice cream van at your workplace, school or organisation click here.

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Redbrik set to bring new homes to Holmewood

Redbrik Estate Agents and Ace Developments have teamed up to bring a brand-new development to Holmewood.

Dubbed ‘The Poets’, the properties will be located on a cul-de-sac off Masefield Avenue and made up of ten high-spec houses. Two semi-detached, three bedroom houses, which will be completed by November this year and a further eight bungalows are set to be finished by February 2018.

Mark Ross, Director at Redbrik, said:-

“We are really excited about working with Ace Developments to bring ten stunning new properties to the market – eight of them being much needed bungalows. The team at Ace are great builders who believe in quality and have a keen eye for detail.

“With easy access to the M1, fantastic local amenities and great local schools, we think this development offers something for everyone, whether you are first-time buyers, a young family, or looking to downsize.

“Interested purchasers can contact us now and buy off-plan, which will give them the opportunity to customise their new home while it’s being built with their own choice of tiles, flooring, and other options.

“These properties are already in high demand so we are encouraging buyers to get in touch as soon as possible.”

Redbrik offers a full service approach to both buying and selling a house, including maintaining a large database of potential buyers. The company also works with other local businesses to provide financial advice, including mortgage qualification, and conveyancing. Based in a stylish office on Glumangate in Chesterfield, Redbrik is owned and managed by business partners Mark Ross and Julie Bulheller. The pair have over 25 years of combined experience of property sales locally.

 

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Recuperating fan invited to dine with Spireites players

Dedicated Spireites fan Nial Brunt, who is recovering after an incident which left him requiring two operations, was invited to have lunch with the players on Friday.

Nial, 18, required emergency treatment after the incident five weeks ago, which also left his mother seriously injured.

Nial’s father Glen, who accompanied him at the Proact, explained:-

“He was taken to the Northern General Hospital and then transferred to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, where he had two separate operations.

“He had a shunt as a baby – which is a bleed in the brain where the fluid can’t escape – and he had to have a bypass put in place so it can be moved. However, this was damaged in the attack.

“He had a big operation to take it out and stitch his head together with around 200 stitches. They wanted to see how he would go on without the shunt but it didn’t work out.”

After dining with the players, Nial was presented with a home shirt by Ian Evatt, who said:-

“I was so sorry to hear what Nial had gone through and wanted him to have a memorable experience because I know how much the club means to him. I hope that Nial and his mum both soon make a full recovery.”

Nial attends Ashgate Croft School with his twin brother Reece and they will be going to Chesterfield College this year.

Glen, who has a season ticket with his family in the East Stand, added:-

“We are alright and we are still smiling. Nial has loved meeting the players and management and we really appreciate the invitation.

“We’ve been a bit occupied so we’ve had some catching up to do in terms of finding out about the new players.

“We are hoping to attend at least one of the pre-season matches this coming week.”

Club officials send their very best wishes to the Brunt family and look forward to seeing them at the Proact this season.

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NAPIT Completes the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for Ashgate Hospice

Team NAPIT completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge on the 22nd of June to raise money for Chesterfield based charity, Ashgate Hospicecare.

The challenge, which saw NAPIT tackle three mountains over 24 miles in 14 hours was physically and mentally draining for most. The team was made up of a variety of age ranges and abilities from a selection of departments at NAPIT and included Chief Executive Mike Andrews.

Many didn’t predict how tough the challenge would be, particularly taking on the inclines of the tallest peaks in Yorkshire which included Whernside, Inglebourgh and Pen-y-gent. At times the walk got emotional as it became a personal challenge for some as they dealt with overcoming their fears and pushed themselves harder than ever before. However, the team stuck together throughout the whole journey and supported one another.

The intent of the challenge was to raise much needed funds for Ashgate Hospicecare. NAPIT are currently participating in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Scheme with the hospice to support and fundraise for the vital services it provides. Ashgate Hospicecare relies mainly on fundraising and donations from the public to continue providing free pain relief and symptom control services to patients with life limiting illnesses, and continue helping families in the Chesterfield area.

Mike Andrews, Cheif Executive of the NAPIT Group, said:-

“I can honestly say that the challenge proved harder than some of us expected and at times it was testing. I am so proud of everyone’s effort as a team, and in raising money for Ashgate Hospicecare and the vital services they provide to our local community. It’s thanks to all our supporters and team spirit that we made it as a group from start to finish.”

NAPIT will also be sponsoring Ashgate Hospicecare’s Open Air Cinema night on the 12th of August.

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Addooco expands team with two new appointments

Addooco, Chesterfield Champions and specialists in Managed IT, Cloud and Communications systems, have recently announced the appointment of Russell Sargeson as Senior Engineer.

Russell joins Addooco from an IT job in Sheffield and will be helping with second and third line support, technical presales and back end system maintenance. His appointment will allow the organisation the ability to grow, with increased capacity leading to increased business. Commenting on his appointment, he says:-

“By joining Addooco I start an exciting new adventure with a like minded team of specialists in Cloud Hosted IT Services, helping the supply of these services into both local and global companies. I look forward to the new challenges this will bring and the new technologies that I will help develop for Addooco’s discerning client base.”

Earlier this year Addooco appointed James Wood as Head of Sales & Marketing to help take the business forward in to the next phase of growth. James joined the company with 20 years’ experience working in customer-facing roles; the most recent 10 years’ within the IT sector in Sheffield. He says:-

“I have been watching the company’s development with great interest for a few years now and they have come a long way over that period. I am extremely pleased to be able to build further on this great company’s existing success.”

Over the last 18 months, Addooco have celebrated 9 years in Chesterfield and a move to new state-of-the-art offices located on Dunston Technology Park. The move to Dunston is key in enabling them easy access to their local, national and international client base.

Richard Walters, Managing Director of Addooco, said:-

“The appointment of both James and Russell is great for Addooco as we constantly keep improving upon our offering, both technically and commercially, to keep our business on its solid trajectory of growth.

“Although we work with clients right across the country and overseas too, our local client base will always be extremely important to us so hiring people with an established regional network and knowledge makes lots of sense.

“Quality is crucial to Addooco, it is deemed as our passport to customer satisfaction and future business. By re-investing in the team and infrastructure we are wholly committed to providing quality and excellence for every client. James and Russ are quality additions to the team and we are delighted to welcome them to Addooco.”

 

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