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Thank you to all our local customers for their financial contribution to the NHS.
While we are all rightly proud of our NHS, who is honest enough to admit that, in the past, they have taken it for granted? Not anymore. What the terrible coronavirus pandemic has highlighted, practically on a minute by minute basis, is what a magnificent and vital creation the NHS is – and the people who staff the NHS, who make it work, even in such unprecedent times – are among the bravest and most dedicated workforces anywhere in the world.
While standing on our doorsteps on a Thursday evening and clapping may have seem a bit trivial at first, it has now become something that the nations should rightly be proud of, it’s the least we can do to show our appreciation for these amazing and courageous people. To all NHS staff, we applaud you.
A J Gardner Car Repairs – Supporting our NHS
With over 25 years of experience, A J Gardner Car Repairs provides exceptional mechanical services to all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles (LCV).
We’ve been in the motoring industry for so many years, we’re able to provide a wide range of repairs for every make and model. Our full range of mechanical services includes MOT testing, servicing, brake repairs, clutches, tyre fitting, exhaust repairs and replacements, air conditioning recharging, diagnostic tests, and laser wheel alignment. Whatever you need for your car, we’re fully equipped to provide you with a great service at high standards.
We are proud to be currently offering 35% discount on labour to all NHS workers.
For more information, visit our Facebook page or call 01206 262172.
Freedom Funerals – Supporting our NHS
Freedom Funerals is an independent family-run funeral directors in Colchester, providing funeral services across Essex and Suffolk. We are headed up by father and son team, Lee and William and founded on a deep desire to help people during these difficult times. We pride ourselves on being small and therefore offering a truly personal service.
We provide advice, support and guidance and are available day or night to help you. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
01206 862963 (24 hours)
Blackwell Farm Produce – Supporting our NHS
Ordering a delivery for this week? Don't forget your BBQ Pack! You may be stuck at home, but no excuse not to isolate and eat al fresco with a spring BBQ.
The Farm Shop is stocked and open.
Saturday: 8am - 4pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm.
Can't make it to us? Order online for home delivery:
www.blackwellsfarmproduce.co.uk
Delivery available from Wednesday 8th April.
Thanks to the hard work of our staff and delivery drivers for making this happen; if you're receiving a delivery please respect social distancing guidelines to help keep everyone safe. To make ordering easier, we've put together ‘Veg Boxes’ of the essentials with three sizes of veg selections to help get you to your 5-a-day.
To place your order visit: www.blackwellsfarmproduce.co.uk
Home delivery £5 (min. £50 order)
Thank you for shopping local and supporting local farmers and producers by ordering directly with us.
Due to the extremely high volume of e-mails and calls, it is impossible for our small team to reply to every single question – as much as we'd like to. To help out, we've put together a list of frequently asked questions about Home Delivery. Please click here to see if your question has already been answered.
10% off for NHS staff
Stay safe and look after one another!
Howard, Jane & the Blackwell’s Team
Carl Spriggs Electricals – Supporting our NHS
Carl Spriggs Electrical prides itself on customer satisfaction. When our customers are happy - we are happy. Our customers' needs are our highest priority and as a result almost all of our business comes from repeat customers and referrals.
Carl Spriggs Electrical specialise in all areas of domestic, commercial, and industrial work and offer a first-class reliable service.
- Partial and full rewiring
- Shower circuits
- Fault finding
- Led lighting
- Testing and inspection
- Electrical work for extensions and refurbishments
- Alarms
- CCTV installation
- Outdoor lighting and security lighting
- Landlord reports
For more information, contact cspriggs48@gmail.com, call 01206 382637 / 07979821943 or go to www.carlspriggselectrical.co.uk
Dents and Scuffs – Supporting our NHS
Accident not your fault? Contact us before contacting insurance.
We are insurance specialists NO EXCESS TO PAY!
Dents and Scuffs repaired on all makes and models for UP TO 50% less than a main dealer. Discounts for NHS workers and key workers.
Contact us today for a free quote on 01206 729584 or 07568 353017
After seeing his wife go through cancer treatment at Colchester Hospital, businessman Stewart Dryburgh knows more than most about the lifesaving work the NHS and its incredible staff do. So, he wanted to do his bit, however small, to help the nurses and doctors on the frontline fighting to turn the tide against coronavirus.
Mr Dryburgh, who owns Dents and Scuffs body shop, has begun distributing protective equipment to those in need. He has already distributed 1,000 masks, more than 5,000 pairs of gloves and even all the Hazmat suits in his workshop, but he wants to do more.
He is appealing for other businesses who may have similar equipment to get involved, either through him or on their own, even offering to pay for their protective gear so he can redistribute it.
Direct Meats – Supporting our NHS
Direct Meats are committed to ensuring a regular food supply to the public with our delicious, high-quality products. In the situation we are facing, our online food store has been a huge success, especially for those isolating and unable to go out.
Not only do we sell a fantastic quality meat, we also have available a range of dry store essentials as well as a delicious fruit and veg box.
Head to our website to place your order at https://directmeats-foodstore.co.uk
Alternatively, you can contact us on 01787 223 364 or by email: sales.team@directmeats.co.uk
Drainmaintain – Supporting our NHS
PLUMBING and DRAINAGE
NO CALL OUT CHARGE 24HR SERVICE
• High Pressure Jetting
• Removal Of Roots - Drain Descaling
• Drainage Repairs and No Dig Relining
We can unblock Toilets-Baths Showers-Sinks, Waste Pipes
Colchester: 01206 654144
Tel: 0333 7001122
Heatsafe Installations – Supporting our NHS
We specialise in woodburning stoves and the bespoke sector. No installation to big or small. We also install electric/gas fires and contemporary fireplaces.
Based in Colchester, Essex Heatsafe Installations is a family run business providing the highest possible standard of install for fireplaces, wood burners, and other heating installations.
Here at Heatsafe Installations Ltd we professionally install electric fires, gas fires & contemporary fireplaces. We offer a fully comprehensive fitting service of your new fireplace and your chosen surround.
We work very closely with log burner and fireplace suppliers to ensure that the log burner or fireplace along with the surround you have chosen is not only suitable for the room you want it fitted but also that the quality of fitting really is second to none.
If you need a perfect heating installation and are in London, Essex, or Suffolk, call us today!
www.heatsafeinstallations.co.uk
LKA Recruitment – Supporting our NHS
LKA as an agency has a lot of temporary staff, family and friends working in the NHS and care sector, and we have heard some wonderful stories of how the Drs, nurses and carers, some of them working in the community, have continually gone that extra mile for their clients. In the early days, this meant going without the proper PPE.
We are so proud and grateful for the service they are giving in these unprecedented and frightening times.
THANK YOU ALL
Loyalty: All our consultants are loyal to both our candidates and clients endeavouring to make job hunting a good experience for our candidates, and always offering constant support for our clients.
Knowledge: Our consultants have over 100 years of experience within the recruitment industry between them, so their knowledge is second to none in the local area.
Ambition: Our ambition is to ensure that all candidates and clients are treated in a friendly and professional manner at all times.
Our aim at LKA recruitment is to assist you in finding your next job. We work in a variety of specialist sectors allowing us to find you the perfect job. We pride ourselves on the quality of care we give each and every candidate during your search for work. We would like to see you face to face then we can get to know exactly what you are looking for.
For more information, go to: www.lkarecruitment.co.uk
Mirra – Supporting our NHS
Here at MIRRA, we advise all our customers to follow the social distancing rules implemented by our government for the health and safety of all, and to help the NHS. Please stay at home and let us help you. We have reopened our restaurant and started a delivery service which we have never done before just for you all to be safe. Don’t leave your homes. If you are hungry and are no more than 5 miles from the restaurant, give us a call and you will receive hot, fresh, delicious food right to your doorstep.
Our delivery drivers follow all social distancing guidelines while delivering the food and greatly appreciate when the customers follow them also.
We're also offering a 10% NHS discount to all NHS staff.
We are open for takeaway deliveries 3:30pm - 10:00pm and deliver up to 5 miles. Call 01206546933 now and order from our fresh, delicious, and tasty menu and have it delivered right to your doorstep. Stay safe, stay home, and let us do the hard work!
For more information, head over to our Facebook page.
Oakfield Wood Wrabness – Supporting our NHS
A greener alternative.
Oakfield Wood Wrabness is one of the UK’s oldest and most established alternative green burial sites. A beautiful and tranquil nature reserve, just a short walk from the picturesque River Stour on the Essex coastline, it promises a welcoming environment of vibrant greens, leafy shade and a stunning blaze of colours that will greet you within the woodland.
You will also be reassured to learn that Oakfield Wood Wrabness will remain as such in perpetuity, unlike most cemeteries that may eventually be re-used or developed.
Our Woodlands of Remembrance in Wrabness provide a very positive way in which to put life back into the environment following a death. The planet needs more broadleaf trees to help stem the deterioration of our atmosphere. It also needs more habitats for our wildlife and insects and more undisturbed land for our rapidly disappearing flora and fauna. Core to the thinking behind Oakfield Wood Wrabness is the creation of a place of beauty and openness where those left behind will want to come and spend time to reflect and remember for generations to come.
For more information, visit our website: www.oakfieldwoodwrabness.co.uk
Or call us on: 01255 880521
Princes Theatre – Supporting our NHS
The Princes Theatre is an impressive purpose-built theatre, with an 820-seat auditorium. With modern retractable tiered seating and large proscenium arched stage, the flexibility of this venue is limited only by imagination.
The districts largest professional venue is a multi-functional space, enabling it to be set up as a traditional 820 seat theatre, a 600 capacity standing venue, a conference/function hall able to stage a range of private parties, trade exhibitions, product launches, seminars, corporate meetings, training sessions, fashion shows and business conferences
The Princes Theatre is a large Grade 2 listed building designed and built with flexibility in mind. Complimented by its ancillary ‘Essex Hall’, the Princes Theatre is able to accommodate anything from the smallest board meeting, up to a 600-seat conference. It includes purpose-built rooms, high-quality audio-visual equipment, and flexible catering facilities.
01255 686633
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