Author: Tara Underhill

Birdseye Peas production begins on time thanks to Chesterfield company MSE Hiller

MSE Hiller has designed, built and delivered a bespoke waste-water plant on time and on budget for Birdseye, despite a short project timescale, as well as challenges posed by the Covid-19 outbreak.

The timely delivery of the project has enabled the UK’s largest pea producer to maximise sales amidst changing Government legislation, ensuring Birdseye’s new facility was prepared to process and freeze 1,000t per 24 hour day, from the very first harvest.

Based in Hull, Birdseye is situated in the centre of a 30-mile radius of 200 growers, allowing the peas to be picked, transported and frozen in the shortest possible timescale. During the pea season, the factory processes a total of 50,000t of peas each year between June and August.

It is crucial that production continues without downtime and the team at MSE Hiller will continue to provide full maintenance throughout the harvesting months.

Ivan Fomin, Managing Director at MSE Hiller explains: “With tightening of legislation and permit standards, Birdseye asked MSE Hiller to develop a proposal to treat 400m3/h of their water leaving site.

“The space constraints on site and the short project timescale were going to be challenging, but a proactive project team was assembled, including the client and site operator, to ensure a timely delivery of the project in readiness for the 2020 pea season.

“The client trusted us to deliver this solution and worked positively and proactively to help us achieve the target.  It is great to see what solid teamwork can achieve under challenging circumstances.”

MSE Hiller is one of over 180 Chesterfield Champions supporting the marketing and economic growth of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.  Find out more about MSE Hiller at https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/our-champions/mse-hiller/.

Find out more about Chesterfield Champions at https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/.

Image shows Birdseye’s new bespoke facility in Hull, which was designed, built and delivered by MSE Hiller, Chesterfield.

Posted in About Chesterfield, Business, Celebrate Chesterfield, Destination Chesterfield, Home

Chesterfield chosen for Designer Contracts’ new HQ following second year of growth

Nationwide flooring company, Designer Contracts has moved into new headquarters at Coney Green in Chesterfield.

Four times the size of its original head office, the impressive new space boasts 8,000 sq ft, with room to accommodate 50 people plus meeting and conference facilities.

The company has moved 25 members of the team over to the new site, while retaining the existing offices at Holmewood in Chesterfield, which will now house its central region’s administration and warehouse teams.

In May this year, Designer Contracts announced a second year of growth, with figures for the year to October 31, 2019 showing an increase of 23 per cent.  Turnover leapt from £38 million to £46.7 million and a total of 74 new jobs were created across the UK.

Peter Kelsey, MD of Designer Contracts commented: “We are thrilled to have finally moved into our new HQ.  We were due to move at the end of March, but like many, had to put our plans on hold until it was safe to make the transition.

“The move comes after significant growth, and we felt it was time to increase the overall space for our team, giving us ample room to grow further.”

“Our bold expansion strategy has allowed us to increase our customer base considerably. We’ve taken on business in new sectors, including the public and care arenas, and expanded in areas where we were already prominent.

“Despite the current situation with corona virus, we remain positive and are confident that we can reach our target £80 million turnover and increase the number of staff from 300 to 600 by 2023.”

The company has also confirmed it is fully compliant with the UK Government guidelines on managing the risk of Covid-19, and has been certified as a ‘Covid Safe’ employer.

To receive the certification, a number of measures have been put in place throughout the business to minimise the risk of transmission.  These include carrying out a Covid-19 risk assessment and sharing with employees, taking all reasonable steps to maintain a two-metre distance in the workplace, and supporting employees to work from home where possible, all while ensuring the necessary handwashing and hygiene procedures are in-line with guidance.

Designer Contracts operates across 15 UK regional facilities. As well as flooring, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting, and operates a showhome interior design services division.

One of over 180 Chesterfield Champions supporting the marketing and economic growth of the town, the company has also been recognised as one of the top 200 businesses in Derbyshire and has been highlighted as contributing to the local economy and leading from the front.

Read more about Designer Contracts here.

Find out more about Chesterfield Champions here.

 

Designer Contracts New HQ Coney Green landscape

Posted in About Chesterfield, Business, Celebrate Chesterfield, Destination Chesterfield, Home

Chesterfield manufacturer designs bespoke parts for TransPennine Express

A Chesterfield manufacturer has supported TransPennine Express to install USB sockets across 320 of its 4 car trains, enabling customers to recharge devices onboard for the first time.

Working with a range of other companies as part of a major refurbishment project, The Sanitaryware Supplies Company was selected by TBM Rail to design and manufacture nearly 900 bespoke parts for the national rail company.  Products included steel electrical switch boxes for USB sockets and cable securing clips, in addition to purpose-made grab poles for the carriages.

Director of The Sanitaryware Supplies Company, Andy Dukelow said: “The partnership with TBM Rail has been exciting and it was a pleasure to work with the rail industry once again, following the bespoke washbasins we created for a refurbishment project Bombardier carried out on East Midlands Trains.

“We were chosen because of our ability to offer fabrications across various material types, including machined parts, in short lead times and to a high specification.  This in turn, has allowed TBM Rail to open up a new service for the part of their business, which looks after fleet refurbishments.

“Railway work is very much custom made and under severe time pressure.  The product must be able to stand up to very hard wear. We are delighted that we have been able to make rail journeys a better experience for travellers.”

Posted in About Chesterfield, Business, Celebrate Chesterfield, Home, Manufacturing

Restaurants and food producers can pledge meals for communities through Open Kitchens

A social enterprise is encouraging restaurants and food businesses to open their kitchens and cook meals to support communities across Chesterfield.

Working with charities and food banks, Open Kitchens has so far facilitated the distribution of over 124,000 meals to people in need across the UK. Pledging restaurants have been asked to work to a maximum budget of £1.85 per meal to cover costs, funded by community donations.

Original Recipes, Chesterfield manufacturer of the well-known potted meat, Granny Mary’s, is the first local business to work with Open Kitchens. The company has already produced over 700 pots for people in need, but aims to provide 3,000 in total, through donations to cover ingredients.

William Sutherland, Sales Director at Granny Mary’s said: “We would like to thank those who have recently donated, helping us to feed the families and elderly people, who are struggling to feed themselves during this pandemic.

“Our potted beef, which is made to Granny Mary’s original recipe is a highly nutritious premium product and we are keen to keep production going.

“In World War II, my grandparents, Eddie & Mary Sutherland supplied the same potted beef to feed the troops in the trenches and everyone back at home helping with the effort.   And in the current crisis with the help of Open Kitchens we are able to help those who fought for us throughout the war and those who are helping fight this invisible war today.”

“If you can help in any way, please visit our just giving page and give what you can. Every penny given will be put into making products that can help feed our community.  Just £1.15 is enough to provide life-sustaining food for someone in need whilst putting a smile on their face during this difficult time. And for every 10 pots we sell through Morrisons, we will donate one to the same cause.”

As well as supporting vulnerable people through Open Kitchens, the fourth generation family business is also stocking several Chesterfield businesses that are offering local delivery or collection including Casa Hotel’s Farm Shop, Dronfield Hall Barn and Owen Taylor & Sons.

Donations to support Original Recipes through Open Kitchens can be made at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/originalrecipesokdonate?utm_term=Z8yg7JWA7.

Chesterfield restaurants and producers interested in supporting local people through Open Kitchens can find out more at https://openkitchens.co.uk/.

 

Posted in About Chesterfield, Business, Celebrate Chesterfield, Home

Destination Chesterfield is going on a bear hunt

Ten bears have been hidden across the websites of businesses and visitor attractions in Chesterfield, all ready for children to find over the May Half Term holiday. And they can win prizes.

Coordinated by Destination Chesterfield, the bear hunt has been created to remind families of some of the great places available to visit locally – once social distancing restrictions are lifted.

Each of the 10 bears hidden on the websites have a letter. Once all the bears have been found they will spell out a word which bear hunters can then enter in a free prize draw for the chance to win tickets for future use at local venues.

Prizes include a family ticket for Barrow Hill Roundhouse, a family ticket for Matlock Farm Park, two pairs of tickets for Chester’s Den and a £20 Chesterfield Canal Cruise Voucher.

Bear hunters have until 8pm on Sunday 7th June to complete their search and enter the prize draw.

The bears can be found on websites belonging to Barrow Hill Roundhouse, Chesterfield Community Trust, Chesterfield Leisure Centres, Chesterfield Museum, Chesterfield Theatres, Chesterfield Canal Trust, Dronfield Hall Barn, Matlock Farm Park, Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa and Straightcurves.

A number of the businesses and venues involved in the bear hunt have adapted their services during lockdown. Straightcurves is providing virtual creative workshops and Chesterfield Museum has offered a selection of family activities and a virtual tour.

Tara Underhill, Senior Destination Chesterfield Coordinator explained: “It has been great to work with 10 local leisure businesses to offer a fun bear hunt competition for families during lockdown. While enjoying the bear hunt and visiting the websites, it’s a great opportunity for families to enjoy many of the venues virtually.”

The bear hunt is part of a special package of support Destination Chesterfield’s is delivering to Champions during the COVID-19 crisis. Earlier this month it launched a mini website – www.chesterfield.co.uk/supportinglocal – giving details of more than 100 shops, food and drink businesses, training, venues, support and service providers in and around Chesterfield that are continuing to operate by adapting their services to meet the needs of the community.

Tara added: “As the town’s marketing campaign we work with over 180 local businesses, known as Chesterfield Champions, to raise the profile of the town. We have been keen to provide business and marketing support to help organisations navigate through these challenging times.  Many of the businesses have continued to engage with their customers online and we are keen to encourage these interactions during their temporary closure period and throughout their plans for recovery.”

Destination Chesterfield is also asking bear hunters to share their photos along with #lovechesterfield to show their support for leisure businesses in Chesterfield.

To find out more about Chesterfield Champions, visit https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/.

To take part in Destination Chesterfield’s bear hunt visit https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/competitions/.

Posted in About Chesterfield, Celebrate Chesterfield, Destination Chesterfield, Home, Leisure, Visiting

10 caregiver jobs created by Home Instead

Chesterfield Champion Home Instead Chesterfield has launched a major recruitment drive to meet increasing demand for its services.

The company is currently advertising 10 CAREGiver roles to help more people in Chesterfield to stay independent in their own homes.  Services are tailored to the needs of individual clients and provide a variety of non-medical services that include respite care and palliative care.

Stephanie Metham, Care Director at Home Instead Chesterfield has welcomed applications from people who may be new to the profession, but who are compassionate and want to make a true difference to the quality of life for their clients:

“Quality care workers are key to our organisation’s services and we work with a team of experienced, friendly CAREGivers from all over Chesterfield and the surrounding areas.  But we need to recruit more if we are to meet the current challenges.

“You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a CAREGiver. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people.

“This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.”

For more information, please contact Stephanie Metham, Care Director at Home Instead  Chesterfield by email: stephanie.metham@homeinstead.co.uk, by calling 01246 580187 or by visiting www.homeinstead.co.uk/chesterfield.

Home Instead supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 180 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.  Find out more about Chesterfield Champions at https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/destination-chesterfield/champions/.

Image: Nigel Metham and Stephanie Metham, Home Instead Senior Care, Chesterfield.

Posted in About Chesterfield, Business, Featured, Home

Is your business planning for recovery?

Destination Chesterfield and Chesterfield Champions share advice to help your business succeed over the next six months and into recovery.

You’ve helped your team to respond quickly.

You sourced the necessary tools for them to work from home.  Now your employees are getting to grips with their online communication tools.  And you are all adapting to your new reality.

But are you thinking long term?

In a changing environment, it can be challenging to schedule time for non-urgent, but highly important tasks.

Yet this is key to the success of your business.

“To survive a crisis, you need a battle plan,” advises Emily Coy, SME Business Advisor, Coach and Mentor, Business Doctors.

Emily recommends you decide on a vision.  What do you want your business to have achieved in six months’ time?  And how do you want it to look during your recovery phase?

And she stresses the importance of setting clear objectives for yourself and your team members.  Because you need to plan how you are going to get where you want to be.

“If you have a clear vision and you implement it,” says Emily, “then when things get back to normal, you can be out of the starting blocks much quicker than your competitors.”

Let’s consider the three main areas that Emily believes your vision should focus on.

1.Cash

It is important to seek advice to make sure you have done everything you can to improve your cash position.

You may need to be selective about what you buy over the next six months.  It’s important not to have too much cash tied up in the day-to-day costs of your business during this time.

Yet, now may be the perfect time for your business to diversify and adapt.

Several financial support packages have been announced by the Government.

Chesterfield Borough Council is administering grants to rateable businesses, as well as deferrals of rental payments for Council tenants.

The Bounce Back Loans scheme for small businesses is providing loans of up to £50,000.

The World-leading Fund is available for high-growth small and medium sized businesses focusing on research and development.

As well as supporting with your immediate cash flow, financial support such as this could allow you to invest this in new products or services.

It may also be prudent to invest in IT security, particularly if your company is new to remote working.  Microsoft Teams is recommended by Central Technology as a private, secure and seamless solution.

2.Sales

If your aim is to attract more customers or to increase sales over the next six months, you need to start your marketing plan now.

It could be the right time to develop your website or to step up your social media presence like Edge Events Management Ltd.

If you are offering new products or services or working creatively, you can apply to feature on Destination Chesterfield’s new microsite.

And if you are looking to raise your profile further, you can find out more about becoming a Chesterfield Champion.  There are currently over 180 organisations supporting the marketing and economic growth of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

3.People

The heart of your organisation is your team.

How many people do you think your business will need – in six months and beyond?

Is your aim to reduce redundancies?  Or do you need to recruit ahead of the recovery phase?

Check out some of the Chesterfield recruitment companies that are operating virtually to give your business a competitive edge during the recovery period.

Or you may want to find out about hiring an apprentice.

And think about the skills your team will need.

Now may be a great time for you and your team to access online learning.

You could try some of the free digital webinars run by East Midlands Chamber, D2N2’s free business development courses, fully funded online NCFE qualifications delivered by Essential Site Skills from Retail Operations to Mental Health Awareness or one of the University of Derby’s fully funded online business courses such as Strategic Marketing in a Digital Age.

 

 

Stronger together

Whatever challenges you’re facing right now, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Now is not the time to try and manage everything yourself.  There’s lots of free information and advice available from Destination Chesterfield, East Midlands Chamber, FSB and D2N2. Or maybe it’s time to ask an expert such as a solicitor, accountant or business coach to help you navigate your way to success.

For more information about Chesterfield Champions, please contact tara.underhill@chesterfield.co.uk.

For more information about skills and training, please contact Emily Williams, Skills Delivery Officer at Chesterfield Borough Council: email Emily.Williams@Chesterfield.gov.uk or call 01246 959717 or Lucie Andrews, Skills Advisor at D2N2 Growth Hub: email lucie.andrews@d2n2growthhub.co.uk or call 07387 141586.

Click here to see Chesterfield business support offers.

Click here to be taken to our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Support Page

Posted in Blog, Business, Destination Chesterfield, Home

5 things to check both before and after furloughing team members

You may have heard the term ‘furloughing’ for the first time during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Yet, it’s likely that you’ve now placed one or more of your employees onto the Government Job Retention scheme (or if not yet, you have plans to do so imminently).

The Government announced it would reimburse 80% of usual wage costs for eligible employees for an initial term of three months*.

That is great news for your business.  It means you don’t have to go down the redundancy route.  And you will have core workers ready for the recovery phase.

But are you confident your business is complying with employment law?

Katie Ash, Head of Employment Law at Banner Jones Solicitors explains: “It is important that local businesses don’t fall foul of employment law when furloughing staff. “

“We’ve heard quite a few examples of where businesses have not checked contracts or have not received consent from the staff member.  And there are some businesses, which have allowed staff members to continue working while furloughed.”

“We worry that some businesses could end up with future claims against them. Please seek advice.”

Here are five things that Katie recommends you check:

1. Is your business eligible?

Katie says “Any employer can claim provided that they:

  • – Had created and shared a PAYE payroll scheme on or before 28 February 2020;
  • – Have enrolled for PAYE online; and
  • – Have a UK bank account.

This includes businesses, charities, recruitment agencies with agency workers paid through PAYE, and public authorities. Individuals who employ people and pay them through payroll can also claim, for example those who employ nannies.”

2. Do you understand how to implement the scheme?

Katie advises: “An employer will need to identify affected employees (those who are not required to work “by reason of circumstances as a result of coronavirus or coronavirus disease”) as ‘furloughed’ workers and inform their employees of this.

The most up to date version of the guidance states that even with the right to furlough in the employment contract, employers need to obtain their employees’ agreement to become furloughed workers. You must also be able to demonstrate this agreement.

Not only is it best practice to document any correspondence and/or action relating to furlough leave, it is essential that you document your employee’s agreement to become a furloughed worker in writing. HMRC have also said that records about furlough must be kept for at least 5 years, and the actual agreement regarding furlough leave will be vital in supporting your claim for support under the CJRS.

Once employees have been identified as furloughed workers, employers need to submit information to HMRC about the employees that have been furloughed and their earnings through a new online portal. It is understood that the government will have the portal set up by 20th April 2020 with the first payments being made to employers by 30th April 2020.

Claims should be started from the date that the employee finishes work and starts furlough, not when the decision is made, or when they are written to confirming their furloughed status.”

3. Do you know what your employees can do whilst furloughed (including working elsewhere)?

“Whilst on furlough leave, an employee must not undertake any work that generates revenue for your business or provides a service to you,” says Katie.  “However, they can carry out training or do volunteer work, as long as it is in line with Public Health guidelines.

“They can still receive furlough pay and go and work for another employer – unless they are contractually prohibited from doing so.”

4. Have you provided the correct notification to your employees who have been placed on furlough leave?

Katie advises: “You must notify employees in writing. It is not adequate to only notify them verbally.  You must also keep a record of this written notice and it must be kept for 5 years.  You also need to have the employee’s written agreement to be placed on furlough leave unless you have a contractual right to place them on furlough leave.

5. Are you following your responsibilities regarding the employment rights of your employees while furloughed?

“An employee’s rights will not change during furlough leave,” says Katie.  They will remain an employee of the business and will continue to accrue continuity of service and holiday pay.”

Banner Jones solicitors has provided more detailed advice on furloughing staff at https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/uploads/resource/file/84/Banner_Jones_-_Coronavirus_Business_Support_Guide_-_20th_April_2020.pdf

Check out Destination Chesterfield’s Covid-19 Business Support page for useful information for your business.

*The guidance continues to change, and the latest Government documents for the scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme.

Posted in Blog, Business, Destination Chesterfield

Quarantine Cuisine cooks up Live Demo Kitchen

Foodies from Chesterfield and across the UK have been promised a series of live cooking demos to be streamed by new Facebook group, Quarantine Cuisine.

Run by Chesterfield Champion, Edge Events Management Ltd (the company behind the Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival), Quarantine Cuisine has been created as a platform for people to share recipes to cook at home and to connect with like-minded food lovers.

The demo kitchen idea is set to take the group to the next level after reaching over 1,000 members in only a week.  Filmed ‘alfresco style’ from a Chesterfield garden, chefs will conduct the demos in slow-time so that everyone can cook along.  And chefs will be available online during the streaming to answer any questions.

So far the group has focused on interesting cuisines from around the world that can be cooked at home easily.  As well as stage-by-stage photo recipes from Richard Alsop, one of the owners of Edge Events Management Ltd, members have also been encouraged to share their ideas and feedback.

Edge Events’ Richard Alsop comments: “It’s fantastic to have hit the 1,000 milestone with the group and we are excited for the launch of our cooking demos.

“Whether it’s just for you or for the whole family, all the dishes are designed to be practical, affordable, healthy and freezable; so there will be no waste whatsoever!

“The demos will be filmed in our own front garden, in line with social spacing.  We have already spoken with production and chefs and we can broadcast these events without anybody coming within 10 metres of each other.  There will be multi-camera angles and audio production so you will get a really high quality experience to enjoy in your very own home.

“The first demo will be by myself and I am really looking forward to showing you how easy these dishes really are to make.  It will be my first time taking to the knives live on camera for the first time ever; so please do go easy on me!

“Prior to the demo, we will announce the ingredients you will need and we will give a full week to allow time to include them in your essential shopping list. We do not want people rushing out just for the ingredients; we still want you to be safe and only add them to your full shopping list.

“Once the cook-along has finished, we then encourage you to post photos of your attempts along with any feedback!

“The more, the merrier, so please do join the group if you haven’t done so already.”

The first cooking demo will take place with Richard Alsop from Edge Events on Saturday 9th May at 6pm, streamed live from Quarantine Cuisine Presented by Edge Events Management Ltd.  Once registered, members are invited to suggest the recipe they would like to see Richard cook by commenting on this post.

Edge Events Management Ltd supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 180 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.  The company’s past events have included the Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival and the Chesterfield Street Food and Grooves Festival, both of which are set to return in 2021.

Posted in About Chesterfield, Celebrate Chesterfield, Home, Leisure, Summer, Visiting

£20 million of funding for innovative businesses

Technology and research-focused businesses in Chesterfield are invited to apply for a share of up to £20 million of Government funding to help boost the UK’s resilience.

Grants of up to £50,000 have been announced for businesses to develop new ways of working to support industries such as delivery services, food manufacturing, retail and transport, as well as to support people currently staying at home.

Applicants, which are able to demonstrate significant benefits for communities, have been invited to claim 100% of project costs, with payments being made available in advance of project start dates.

Innovations could include:

  • new technology allowing retailers to respond better to sudden spikes of consumer demand and improve deliveries across the UK;
  • new services for families to connect with and remotely monitor their elderly or vulnerable relatives, giving people peace of mind that their loved ones are receiving the services they require such as food deliveries, doctor’s appointments and paying bills;
  • creating education tools which seamlessly integrate the classroom with the kitchen table, allowing teachers to remotely set dynamic tasks, support vulnerable children and make certain no child is left behind.

Science Minister, Amanda Solloway said:

“The response of researchers and businesses to the coronavirus outbreak have been remarkable. This new investment will support the development of technologies that can help industries, communities and individuals adapt to new ways of working when situations like this, and other incidents, arise.”

Dr Ian Campbell, Executive Chair Innovate UK, said:

“The COVID-19 situation is not just a health emergency, but also one that affects the economy and society. With that in mind, Innovate UK has launched this rapid response competition today seeking smart ideas from innovators. These could be proposals to help the distribution of goods, educate children remotely, keep families digitally connected and even new ideas to stream music and entertainment.

“The UK needs a great national effort and Innovate UK is helping by unleashing the power of innovation for people and businesses in need.”

The proposals will be reviewed as part of a competition launched by Innovate UK, seeking the best new ideas from businesses.

All the projects will begin by June 2020 and will last up to 6 months, with products and services expected to be available to the public towards the end of this year.

Businesses should apply by 12pm on Friday 17th April at https://www.apply-for-innovation-funding.service.gov.uk/covid19/overview.html?_ga=2.83497237.2099540618.1586329832-2046482744.1586157545.

Posted in About Chesterfield, Business, Destination Chesterfield, Home, Manufacturing

Casa Hotel commends NHS staff with free meals

Chesterfield Champion, Casa Hotel has started a complimentary dining service for employees of Chesterfield Royal Hospital.

The partnership with Winster Foods has been enabling workers to enjoy freshly cooked, locally sourced meals.

A recent delivery included Franklin & Sons’ Mango Go Natural Energy Drinks from Global Brands, which is also located within the hotel building.

This generosity follows the hotel’s invitation to local NHS workers to enjoy a complimentary night’s stay.

Last week the team welcomed a nurse to the four-star hotel following a 95-hour week.  It is hoped that the break, which included a hot meal, helped the guest to recuperate before returning to the frontline.

Casa Hotel is proud to commend the town’s frontline NHS employees.  Owner, Steve Perez said: “We just want to do what we can to say thank you to the key frontline workers tirelessly fighting against this pandemic.”

“We will do everything we can to take advantage of the Government support available to help both our business and our amazing team in order to get through these difficult times together.

“We are maintaining what operations we are able, cutting back where we can and trying to support our customers, our local community and our teams at the same time. All within the realms of what is possible under the current Government guidance.”

Casa is also currently providing a dine at home takeaway and collection service for the public. For further information about this and other local businesses which are operating creatively, whilst following Government guidelines, visit https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2020/04/supporting-local/.

Posted in About Chesterfield, Celebrate Chesterfield, Home, Leisure, Visiting