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This February Half Term will see the return of
‘Chantry Plays’ at Chantry Place Norwich – a free soft play and games area for families to
enjoy.

SSCS have recently returned from a week long trip to China to spend time with our partner, Shandong Henovo Group, and meet with clients to provide technical presentations and discuss current matters.

During our week in China we met with representatives from all 3 of the Oil & Gas majors – CNOOC, CNPC and SINOPEC – to discuss past and present projects on which SSCS are involved in supplying our Frond Mats for requirements including pipeline freespan remediation works.

The week was very successful with positive outcomes from all meetings including details on future requirements for our Frond Mats, all to be manufactured in Norfolk and exported to China in the coming months / years.

As well as attending technical meetings with clients, SSCS also provided product and installation training to our partners current diving supervisors and a number of their dive team.

When SSCS began working with Henovo in 2006 Henovo did not have their own divers, however following the success of the SSCS Frond Mats in the region and the related work attained by Henovo they have been able to expand significantly and now have over 50 inhouse divers split into 3 dive teams who regularly undertake work using the SSCS Frond Mats.

Following the visit we are certain China will remain one of SSCS’s key export destinations and we will continue to work closely with our partners to ensure successful utilisation of our Mats thoughout the region.

Minister for Life Sciences George Freeman has opened a landmark new building ‘Centrum’in Norwich. The new £11.5M BBSRC funded hub building will be the heart of innovation and enterprise at the Norwich Research Park.

It offering flexible laboratory and office accommodation and a business centrefor the region’s businesses housing bookable meeting rooms with AV/video conferencingat competitive prices plus a drop-in restaurant/café with free Wi-Fi that is open to all.

Centrum will be a hub building for the Park, it will provide commercial space for early-stage, start-up companies in the appropriate sectors looking to locate onto the Park.

Life Sciences Minister George Freeman said: “The Government’s continued investment in Norwich Research Park is helping to create and support a first-class innovation hub in the East of England based on world-leading bioscience. The science community will now be able to share access to this unique and specialist facility that will help to drive growth, foster innovation and support the Norwich, Norfolk and East Anglia life science cluster to create the jobs and businesses of tomorrow.”

Dr Sally Ann Forsyth, Chief Executive Officer for Norwich Research Park said: “With the support of the BBSRC we have been able to create Centrum, a facility that embodies innovation, knowledge exchange and collaboration.”

For more information see: www.norwichresearchpark.com

At Taylor Investigations, we always take the time to recognise achievements, welcome new faces, and support the community around us. This month, we have plenty to celebrate! From a significant work anniversary, to a new team member, to renewing our sponsorship with Norwich Theatre Royal, and most excitingly, our very own 9th business birthday!

It’s also a great time to remind both our loyal and new clients about the range of expert investigative services we offer.

Celebrating 9 Years of Taylor Investigations

We’re incredibly proud to be celebrating 9 years in business! Since we first started, we’ve gone from strength to strength, building a solid reputation for professionalism, discretion, and excellence in investigative services. Over the years, we’ve worked on countless cases, helped a wide range of clients, and built a fantastic team that shares our commitment to delivering the very best results.

A huge thank you to all our clients, colleagues, and supporters. Your trust and confidence in us have been instrumental in our success. Here’s to the next 9 years!

Five Years of Dedication: Congratulations, Jamie!

A special congratulations to Jamie, who is celebrating five years with Taylor Investigations! Jamie has been a key part of our success, bringing skill, professionalism, and a meticulous approach to every case. His ability to handle complex investigations with care and precision makes him a true asset to the team. Jamie, we’re incredibly grateful for your hard work and dedication!

Welcome to the Team, Debbie!

We’re also delighted to welcome Debbie, our newest Investigator and Process Server based in our Norwich office as well as covering the Royston, Cambridge and surrounding areas. With a strong background in investigative work and an eye for detail, Debbie brings valuable experience and expertise to the team. Whether she’s handling sensitive cases or ensuring legal documents are served efficiently, Debbie is already proving to be a fantastic addition.

Renewing Our Commitment to Norwich Theatre Royal

Supporting our local community is incredibly important to us, which is why we’re delighted to renew our sponsorship with Norwich Theatre. As proud sponsors of the safety curtain, we remain committed to the arts in our local community.

Norwich Theatre is a cultural cornerstone, bringing outstanding performances to the city and enriching the lives of audiences of all ages. We’re honoured to continue our partnership and look forward to supporting the theatre in the year ahead.

How Taylor Investigations Can Help You

As we celebrate our 9th year, we want to highlight some of the key services we provide to individuals, businesses, and legal professionals:

·      Surveillance – Discreet and professional surveillance services for corporate, legal, and personal matters.

·      Process Serving – Ensuring legal documents are delivered correctly and within legal timeframes.

·      Tracing Services – Locating missing persons, debtors, or beneficaries efficiently and lawfully.

·      Asset Searches – Identifying assets of an individual or company prior to litigation or for recovery purposes.

·      Background Checks – Providing detailed and confidential checks for businesses, landlords, and individuals.

·      Corporate Investigations – Assisting businesses with internal investigations, employee misconduct, and due diligence.

·      Family Trees & Genealogy Services – Family tree services for individuals, probate services such as beneficiary tracing and international bankruptcy searches

With a team of highly skilled professionals, we handle each case with integrity, discretion, and expertise. If you need investigative support, we’re here to help.

Looking to the Future

With nine years in business, a dedicated and expanding team, and a continued commitment to serving our clients and community, the future is looking bright for Taylor Investigations.

A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far. We couldn’t have done it without you! Here’s to the next chapter!

www.taylorinvestigations.co.uk | enquiries@taylorinvestigations.co.uk | 01603 904031

JW Automarine Ltd
(JWA Group), the market leader in the radio frequency welding of PVC & PU fabrics,
is proud to announce its JOSCAR supplier accreditation. This significant
milestone demonstrates the company’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the
highest standards of compliance and risk management within the aerospace and
defence sectors.

JOSCAR, the Joint
Supply Chain Accreditation Register, is an accreditation system recognised by
major buyers in the aerospace, defence, security, and space industries. By
achieving this accreditation, JW Automarine aligns itself with industry leaders
who prioritise quality, safety, and responsible business practices.

“We are
thrilled to earn the JOSCAR accreditation, as it validates our dedication to
excellence and our position as a trusted partner in the aerospace and defence
supply chain,” said Peter Evans, Commercial Director for JW Automarine.
“This achievement is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our
team, who consistently deliver the highest quality products and services to our
customers.”

The JOSCAR
accreditation further solidifies JW Automarine’s position as a reliable and
trustworthy supplier, ensuring that the company’s products and services meet
the stringent requirements of the aerospace and defence sectors. This
recognition will open new opportunities for the company to collaborate with industry
leaders and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies and
solutions.

For over 50 years,
JW Automarine has been a manufacturing powerhouse, providing innovative
solutions and unparalleled craftsmanship to clients across a wide range of
industries.            JW Automarine is a trusted partner in the
supply chain, delivering exceptional products and services to its customers. The
company’s commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and environmental
responsibility has earned it a reputation as a leader in the field.

Contact For Further Information &
Images: Claire McLaren – c.mclaren@jwautomarine.co.uk – +44 (0) 1328 852 301

Abellio Greater Anglia has recognised employees at its Customer Contact Centre for delivering excellent customer service which saw them score top marks in a recent ‘mystery shopping’ survey.

Amanda Green and Estelle Christie, both from Norwich, work in the train operator’s Customer Contact Centre in Norwich as Customer Relations Advisors and were praised for their friendly, helpful and professional manner when dealing with customers’ enquiries on the telephone.

Both received a score of 100% for excellent customer service when secretly assessed by mystery shoppers whilst carrying out their duties – Amanda’s eighth 100% score in the last two years!

Amanda has clocked up 23 years’ service with the railway since joining at the age of 19 and working first as an On Train Catering Assistant and then in Retail Communications as a Train Announcer before joining the Customer Relations team.

Customer Relations Supervisor, John Nelson, said:

“It’s great to have received such positive feedback for our team members. As a department we’ve been working really hard to ensure that we provide the best level of service to all of our customers and this is an excellent example of how it can be done. I’d like to extend my congratulations and thanks to Amanda and Estelle for their commitment and effort, and for leading the way in the provision of great customer service.”

Customer service and quality standards at Abellio Greater Anglia stations are assessed on a regular basis and Amanda and Estelle achieved their perfect scores when assessed as part of a recent mystery shopping exercise carried out between 17th August and 13th September 2014.

Andrew Goodrum, Abellio Greater Anglia’s Customer Services Director, said:

“Since the Abellio Greater Anglia franchise began, we have been concentrating our efforts on improving the customer experience; one important element of this is to give our staff additional training, enabling them to provide the best service possible for the over two million passengers a week using our services in London and the East Anglia region.”

Aston Shaw are proud to announce that they are sponsoring the Wymondham Falcons U8 team for their forthcoming season. The youth side play their home fixtures at Kett’s Park, which is located in Wymondham adjacent to the police headquarters. The sponsorship will see the Aston Shaw logo emblazoned upon the Falcon’s kits.

Dominic Shaw, Director of Aston Shaw commented: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Wymondham Falcons and show our support for the local community. There are a lot of people here who are incredibly passionate about young people being involved in sports and this was a fantastic way for us to demonstrate that”.

Aston Shaw are an independent chartered accountancy firm offering a comprehensive range of accountancy and business services, with 5 offices located throughout East Anglia.

The Falcons begin their campaign on Saturday 13th September, the team fully rested after the international break. Aston Shaw wishes the Falcons the best of luck for the season and will look forward to hearing how they are getting on, home and away.

For more information about Aston Shaw click here.

Aston Shaw is proud to announce that we are sponsors of this year’s Norfolk Food and Drink Awards, which will be held on the 15th September 2014 at the Norfolk Showground. Since our inception in 1969, we have recognised the pride and excitement that surrounds our local region when it comes to quality food and drink.

As specialists in the hospitality, agricultural and manufacturing industries, we have many clients operating within the food and drink sectors, ranging from: pubs, restaurants, café’s, bars, farm shops and breweries. We felt that sponsorship of the awards was a fantastic way for us to show our support for both our clients and all those who are involved locally in the industry.

There are 10 categories overall, featuring “Best Independent Food and Drink Retailer” and the “Outstanding Achievement Award” which are all judged by a panel of expert and independent judges. The awards will be hosted by the Eastern Daily Press and will run alongside the 10th anniversary of the Norfolk Food and Drinks festival.

www.astonshaw.co.uk

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Effective Imaging Ltd., t/a This is Effective, has
recently expanded their current wide format print service portfolio with the acquisition
of the Xerox Versant 280 Digital Colour Press, complete with finishing
equipment to bind, stitch, fold and cut. The move towards an in-house small
format print service is part of the company’s wider business development plan
to offer their customers a single supplier option for all their printing,
branding or marketing needs. This is Effective is now able to supply all types
of print items on a wide variety of media with different finishes, such as
business cards, leaflets, flyers, postcards, greeting cards, posters, brochures
and catalogues, notepads, half-fold and trifold leaflets, menus, and much more.

To support this expansion, This is Effective has employed
two full-time members of staff – one Production Manager and one Machine Operative.
This is sure to creating a positive impact on the local economy – something the
business takes very seriously as Strategic Partners of the Norfolk Chambers of
Commerce. To ensure that this new development aligns with the company’s core
values regarding sustainability, This is Effective is proudly Carbon Balance
Certified via the World Land Trust. This goes hand in hand with their commitment
to providing customers with eco-friendly solutions, such as the use of water-based
latex inks to reduce the use of harmful chemicals often found in traditional solvent
inks.

Company Director, Sara Docwra, spoke of the
development as “a logical step for us. We already produce an enormous range of
wide format print items in-house, such as banners and signage, but there is a
huge gap in the local market for a business that can supply everything
themselves with complete control over the production chain. This means that we’ll
be able to cater to all our customers, without them needing to use multiple
suppliers. It’ll be much more manageable from a procurement point of view. We
are so proud to be able to do everything ourselves as it’s rare in this day and
age. From their signage and workwear to their brochures, business cards and everything
in between, we can offer it all in-house. We are so excited about this expansion
and cannot wait to see what the future holds.”

This is Effective is an independent, family-run
business located in East Norfolk. Established in 2016 by company Director
Jonathan Ling, a signage and vehicle graphics professional with over 30 years’
experience, and joined by co-Director Sara Docwra in 2019, the business has grown exponentially since its inception. Now comprising a team of eleven staff members,
This is Effective provides a full service catering to any businesses requiring
printed items, signage, vehicle graphics, industrial and commercial engraving, customised
printed and embroidered workwear and branded merchandise. Each aspect of the
production chain is ensured in-house by the team of well-experienced and skilled
staff who manage each order with care and attention. 

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