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KEEP KIDS SAFE, SAY MERSEYSIDE CONSTRUCTION BOSSES
IN THE run–up
to the Easter holidays, 2 local construction firms are joining
forces to ask parents and teachers to help highlight the dangers of
children playing on or near construction sites. As part of
their ongoing safety awareness campaigns, Bluestone and Lovell –
which are both members of top 10 construction group Morgan Sindall
plc – want the construction industry and parents to work together to
alert youngsters to the dangers posed by construction sites.
According to Health and Safety Executive figures, more than 70
children suffered accidents on construction sites nationally between
2004 and 2006.
“With the holidays approaching and the days getting longer,
we’re keen to reinforce the message that while children may be
attracted to construction sites as offering exciting places to play,
we have to get the message across to youngsters that building sites
are dangerous places not playgrounds,” says Barry Roberts,
Bluestone’s area director for Merseyside, which has local offices in
Highfield Street, Liverpool.
Paul Hulme, regional director for Lovell, which has its regional
offices in John Street, Wirral, Merseyside, adds:- “It’s vital
that we get this important message across. We’d like everyone –
teachers, parents and other construction companies – to join with us
to keep children safe not just for Easter but at all times.”
Both Lovell and Bluestone organise regular safety awareness sessions
in schools as part of their commitment to promoting health and
safety in the communities where they work. |
LOCAL BUSINESSMAN SCOOPS 2 AWARDS FOR POOCH PAMPERING
LOCAL
Southport businessman Mike Ball has been presented with 2 special
awards following a fantastic year of pampering local pooches with
his mobile dog cleaning business.
Mike, previously a Police officer and Security Fire officer, took on
the Pooch Mobile dog cleaning franchise in 2003. He was presented
with the awards for UK Community Award and also the ‘Top UK
Franchisee’ at the UK National Conference for the Pooch Mobile
this month. Mike scooped the community award after raising
more than £2400 in the last 12 months for local charities through
sponsored bath-athons and other activity across his patch using his
mobile dog washing trailer.
The ‘Top Franchisee’ accolade was made in recognition of both
his charity work and also the growth and professionalism of his
business. In the last 12 months not only did Mike beat the Pooch
Mobile world record for the amount of dogs washed by a franchisee in
one week, but he also donated half the earnings from his record week
to charity.
Originally from Australia, the Pooch Mobile has been operating in
the UK for 5 years, and now has 19 franchisees spread across the
country. The complete service consists of brushing the dog, cutting
nails, hydrobathing in environmentally friendly products using warm
water, cleaning the ears and eyes, blow drying, and deodorising. And
clean pooches always get a free treat!
This complete package is all
carried out in the trailer at the customer's home, meaning no soggy
towels, wet paw prints or wet dog shaking around the house.
Mike, who operates the Pooch Mobile service in the Southport area
comments:- “I’ve always been keen on dogs and I make sure I
keep our German Shepherd and Labrador clean and odour free at all
times with a quick hop in the Pooch Mobile! This is a fabulous
business to be in and I’m delighted to win this award. I meet
fabulous people and gorgeous pets every day of the week, making my
work a real pleasure. “ |
