buy local Newsletter 2

21st May 2008

Welcome to our May newsletter. We hope to bring you up to the minute information about what's going on in the world of buy local. If you have anything that you would like to share with the rest of the buy local membership, please email details to us at: info@buylocalnorfolk.org.uk. We're especially interested in any events you may have coming up, as well as any news about your business. If you have any suggestions for anything you'd like to see included in these communications, please get in touch.

buy local First Anniversary Celebration

Local businesses and members were out in force on 13th May to show their support for
buy local at its first anniversary at The Great Hospital Halls, Bishopgate Norwich.

Wine, Supper and birthday cake was enjoyed by all, along with an opportunity to experience a tour of the Eagle Ward and St Helen's church in one of Norwich's most distinguished older buildings.

Member Gary Watson of Hangman Curtains & Blinds, received the award for 'Membership Champion, May 2008' for achieving the highest rate of member referalls.

Catering was provided by Wild Rocket Catering for Events.

All buy local members were included in a printed list given out at the event.

The Directors would like to thank guest speakers Chris Futter, Managing Director of Red Orange Ltd, Sam Williams, Senior Reporter for Norwich Evening News and Terry Lee, Breakfast presenter from Future Radio and all who attended this event.

Members of buy local now have some new tools to help them get even more from the website.

Edit personal and business details to help keep the directory up to date at all times.

A Discussion forum in which you can seek help and offer advice to other members.

Log into the secure members area to access these new tools.

Forthcoming Events

Lord Mayor's Reception

buy local will be attending a reception regarding findings of the recent 'Doing Business In Norwich' research and procurement initiative. If you would us to represent your business by taking along any promotional literature, please send into the office before Monday 9th June.

Royal Norfolk Show

buy local will be having a stand at the Norfolk Show on the 25th and 26th June, within the FSB Marquee.

Lord Mayor's Procession

There may be an opportunity to have a buy local carnival float, advertising members businesses, at this years Lord Mayor's procession on Saturday 5th July 2008

Members are invited to accompany the float and to come in costume under the theme of 'local businesses 200 years ago'. Anyone prepared to help in any way atall, please contact debbie.harvey@buylocalnorfolk.org.uk

AGM and Awards Dinner
4th November 2008

Please make a note in your diary for the awards dinner and AGM, details of the award titles will be announced soon. welcome

to our newest members

Active Marketing & Design Ltd, Adepta Accountants, Anglia Printing Services, Anglian Internet Ltd, Bguarded, Edward Townsend, Engage With Business, etc (East Anglia) Ltd, Forem UK Ltd, Graphic Design & Print CIC, Harvey’s Puremeat, Heaven Scent Garden Services, Iceni Brewery, IDA Associates, Inkbox, Karen Eason Certified Accountant, Leadenhall Suit Company Ltd, Media Jems, Mortgages Make Homes, Seriously Responsible Print Ltd, Tas Valley Fire Protection Services Ltd, The Globe Travel Health Centre, The Kitchen, The Word, Topcoat Painting & Decorating Services, Wild Rocket Catering For Events Ltd

buy local in the press

A list of the first 50 buy local members is available on Evening News 24

If you have interesting stories regarding your business, please contact us as there may be the opportunity for radio / press coverage

In the meantime, please remember to check back here regularly and watch out for exciting new developments, coming soon.