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A Southport
Hotel gets all wrapped for Christmas!
A
well known Southport hotel has decided to have its building rapped
for Christmas. When their specialist design team come to decorate
the hotel not only will the interior be decked out with the very
latest in chic decorations, the whole of the exterior of the hotel
now has a huge red bow on it!
General
Manager of the Vincent, Alan Richmond says:- "We wanted to do
something special this season to celebrate a tremendous year at the
Vincent and to create a real talking point. We have so much planned
at the Vincent for Christmas, including our amazing festive menus
and entertainment, and we want all of our guests, whether they are
here for a meal or a luxury break, to celebrate in style. Our huge
red bow is to let everyone know that they are welcome here, and that
the Vincent, as always, sets the standard for service, in lavish yet
cool surroundings."
So what
do our readers think of the decoration? Email us to
news24@southportreporter.com with your views on it!
Registration
call for Self Assessment newcomers!
HM
Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is issuing a call to all Self Assessment
newcomers preparing to send a tax return online for the 1st time;
make sure you register for HMRC's online services well in advance,
so you have plenty of time to file your return. The 31 October 2012
deadline for paper returns for the 2011 to 2012 tax year (6 Apr 2011
to 5 Apr 2012) has now passed, so any outstanding returns must be
sent online by 31 January 2013; just a few weeks away. It's
important to register for HMRC's online service as early as
possible, because it can take up to 7 working days to complete the
process, as an Activation Code has to be posted to you. It's easy to
register; just visit:-
hmrc.gov.uk/signup and follow
the instructions. You'll immediately get a User ID and, once you've
received the Activation Code in the post, you can activate your
account. You can then complete your tax return online. As well as
your online tax return, any tax you owe for 2011-12 must also reach HMRC by 31 January 2013. For help and advice on completing a return,
visit:-
hmrc.gov.uk/sa or call the Self
Assessment helpline on:- 0845 9000 444. |
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Young people in
Liverpool prepared for a rewarding career in construction
VINCI Construction UK is
helping support the communities in which it operates by offering
local youth apprenticeships and work experience. The contractor is
building upon the pedigree of highly skilled workers within the
construction industry by helping to introduce and educate the next
generation through 'hands-on' experience of the
sector.
Liverpool is a community in which
VINCI Construction UK has a long established presence and
subsequently has been able to offer local young people the
opportunity for apprenticeships and work experience at one of their
key projects in Liverpool; East Village, a new 261 room student
accommodation block.
Louis Crosbie is undertaking an apprenticeship, and William Morris
completed a work experience placement with the East Village scheme,
which is being led by the VINCI Construction UK Project Manager,
Peter Dodd.
18 year old Louis is completing a 2 year apprenticeship at St Helens
College to earn a BTEC National Diploma in Construction and the
Built Environment. Additionally, he will gain an NVQ level 3 in
Construction Site Supervision. The apprenticeship is conducted
through ConstructionSkills and, requires Louis to create a portfolio
to demonstrate his progression and the various skills he learns.
William Morris, a Year 11 student from St Edwards College, has also
completed a 2 week work experience placement as an Engineer's
Assistant. William observed and assisted professional staff across
various fields but mostly shadowed Construction Site Managers and
Site Engineers. As well as observing the construction process,
William learned how to read drawings and use office equipment.
Louis Crosbie, apprentice at East Village, Student Accommodation,
said:- "Working with VINCI Construction UK has been a great
learning experience and the site team are extremely insightful and
helpful. Each day is different, the site team ensure I learn a
variety of skills which will help me to successfully earn my
National Diploma in Construction and provide me with the experience
of how to collaborate with others and work as a team. This
experience will provide me with the foundations to flourish in
construction."
Peter Dodd, Project Manager, VINCI Construction UK, Building
Division; North West, said:- "It has been a delight having
Louis and William working alongside the team. They have already
proven, through their determination to learn and ability to work
with others, that they will do exceptionally well in the
construction industry. This industry relies profoundly on a highly
skilled workforce, so it is important to regenerate and further
develop young people by offering highly-skilled apprenticeships and
work experience which will have a direct impact on local
employment." |
