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NEW MEMBERS - last 6 months
  Andrew Varty
(Channel Windows)
     
Mary Franks
(Five Bells Inn, Eastry)
The Five Bells Easrty is a traditional English pub set in the heart of the picturesque village of Eastry in Southeast Kent. The pub, which has been running since 1675, has recently come under new ownership and has been re vamped keeping the charm and tradition but making it a great venue for whatever function you would like to hold.
01304 611188
 

Steen Lacey
(Fairview Gardens)
We offer a high quality service at a reasonable price. No job too big, no job too small. From keeping your lawn in tip top condition to laying a patio we cover it all. Garden maintenance mowing of lawns, path clearance, tree surgery, pruning and weeding, Landscape gardening plant placement and selection, border design and more, fully insured
07540 881 141

Phil Bowman
(Acorn Bowman IFA)
We are a family run firm of Independent Financial Advisors based outside Broadstairs who have over 20 years experience within the industry. We work closely with the FSA our governing body in pensions and retirement needs. We like to provide all round advice with regards to retirement needs and day to day savings. We also work heavily within the corporate market with a number of Group pensions administered by our selves whereby we can tailor the advice to the company’s requirements. My easy referral would be anybody looking to either plan for retirement or obtain tax free savings. My best referral would be employers with 5 or more staff who wish to plan for the future with the impending changes in pension legislations.
01843 609367 Office - 07866 609367 Mobile
phil@abfim.com
  Mark Moorhouse
(MM Bookkeeping Service)
MM Bookkeeping Service offers a flexible, straightforward and cost-effective solution to your outsourced bookkeeping requirements. We strive to give your business every bookkeeping resource it needs. No longer do you need to tackle your bookkeeping over the weekend, pay accountants fees to get the task completed or employ any additional staff. We specialise in providing bookkeeping services on a freelance basis to the small business, including limited companies, family concerns, partnerships and sole traders. 
01304 613882 / 07786 062685
info@mmbookkeepingservice.com
Laurie Philp
(SmugShot - Creative Photography)
Award-winning, creative and original photography by Laurie Philp. Whether for your family portrait, wedding, children or pets. His relaxed and friendly style will put you at ease and using  special "people friendly" lenses and processing will make you look your best.  He's happy to create portraits on the beach, at your home or on location.  One customer has described Laurie as "a photographer with London style and local prices"  Images can be produced in a variety of different ways suitable for displaying on your wall, adorning your desk or keeping on your mobile phone. Images can be placed online so far flung relatives and friends can make their own copies. For  weddings Laurie offers a range of designer "storybook" albums from Italy, USA, New Zealand and of course "the Best of British" "Best and easiest referral - anyone with a family or pets..."
01304 369328
laurie.philp@smugshot.co.uk
 

Katie Dodd
(Utilities Warehouse)
As an Authorised Distributor for the Utility Warehouse I am able to supply Business's and residential properties with the following: Gas, Electricity, Land lines, Broadband, Mobile Broadband, Internet phones, Free phone numbers and Mobile Phones. Utility Warehouse is a major British business providing the best value utilities in the UK, along with award winning customer service.  Utility warehouse's unique Discount Club is dedicated to helping its members save money every day, including reducing your monthly bills just by going food shopping and purchasing fuel! My easy referral is anyone who uses gas, electricity or phones. My best referral would be a small business with 8-10 employees who don't already use Utility Warehouse
 
07966 301978 / 0808 198 8211
info@katiedodd.co.uk


James Burke CertPFS
(Independent Mortgage Advisor)

When applying for a mortgage, obtaining fully qualified, whole of market, independent financial advice is essential. Knowing which lenders to approach and how to approach them is an art form, in which Facts and Figures' have over 50 years experience and we use this to help our clients purchase the homes they really want whilst keeping costs to a minimum. My easy referral would be a anyone looking for advice on purchasing or remortgaging a property. My best referral would be an investor looking for advice on refinancing their property portfolio.01233813313
jb@fffp.co.uk

  The Law Practice

Alison Trethewey
(The Law Practice)

A commercial law and property based legal practice with a heavy emphasis on all legal matters relating to business.  We handle commercial disputes, all aspects of commercial property (especially business leases), residential conveyancing and a wide variety of commercial agreements and documentation. My easiest referral is anyone selling, buying or mortgaging a property, residential or commercial.
My best referral would be a business client requiring any kind of commercial advice, help or documentation.
01227 733595
a.trethewey@tlpsolicitors.co.uk

Lesley Footman, The Flower Basket
(Florist)
We are a family run business with over 21 years of experience in every aspect of floristry.  We all hold National diploma's and City & Guilds Certificates,so are all fully qualified and are able to offer a Bespoke service for all your floral requirements,whether it be for your    Wedding/Birthdays/Anniversary/Floral tributes/Births or Congratulations and any contract work. We can arrange for the personalised gift to be delivered for you. We can deliver locally/nationally and internationally. Our styles range from contemporary to classic to suit you.and the recipient. An Easy referral would be flowers for any occasion..birthday/anniversary..etc  A  Best referral...  A wedding coordinator/hotel contract/or any business that requires reception displays
01304 612687 sales@flowerbasketflorist.eclipse.co.uk
 

John Dorries
(Driving Instructor)
John Dorries Driving School is your local and friendly driving instructor who is particularly good with people of a nervous disposition. He provides Driving Tuition including, Motorway, Dual Carriageway, Refresher Training and Pass Plus. Tuition is given in the latest Peugeot 308 HDI car. My easey referal would be somebody who is not happy with their exixsting instructor, or has had a break from lessons. My ideal referal would be somebody starting from new with no experience at all.
john.dorries@btinternet.com
01304 851787 / 07767 843481
MEMBERS
Mark Hughes
(Fire & Security)

We provide a wide range of security equipment and services to all types of businesses including Commercial, Industrial, Council, Health Authorities, Police and Blue Chip Companies. NSL Fire and Security can offer maintenance and monitoring packages on all our services at very competitive prices. This service can be offered for both new systems and systems that you may already have in place.


01304 208550
info@nslsecurity.com

  Ryan Holah
(Roofing-Gutters)

Domestic and industrial roofing, new roofs inc. flat roofs, fascias, soffits, lead work, repairs, windows, conservation work
"my best referral would be a new flat or tiles roof"
"My easiest referral would be any roofing repair"
01304 832 014 / 07795 493757
ryanholah@yahoo.co.uk

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Nick Cunningham
(Plumbing and Heating Engineers)

Our team of plumbers are highly skilled and Corgi Registered, and are easily recognisable in company uniforms and vans. We want you to be totally satisfied with the work carried out and offer a full 2 year workmanship warranty.
"my easy referral is a power flush or a gas service" "my best referral is someone who wants a plumber who answers the phone"
07976 202 655
enquiries@nickcunningham-plumbing.co.uk
 

Shaun Hopper
(Upton Wood Building)

Any aspects of building, small or large, commercial refurbishment, small builds, general building, plastering, tiling, soundproofing, structural work (under pinning), driveways, patios, and new builds
"My easy referral is any properties or land that appear that value could be added to them"
"My best referral is any properties that look in a bad state of repair of land that looks like it can be developed. Basically building or development opportunities!"
01303 258699/ 07815 830865
info@uptonwoodbuilding.co.uk

Darren Beeching
(Painter-Decorator)

Painting, decorating and property maintenance

"My easy referral: poroperties for sale that require a refresh."
k.garton@btinternet.com
07855 817876
  Car Insurance House Insurance Commercial Property Insurance, Shops Offices & Liability Insurance Professional indemnity and Directors & Officers Indemnity David Brown
(Millards Insurance)

Car Insurance House Insurance Commercial Property Insurance, Shops Offices & Liability Insurance Professional indemnity and Directors & Officers Indemnity
"my easy referral is motor or property insurance"
"my best referral is public liability insurance for scaffolders and roofers"
01304 613072
enquiries@millardsinsurance.co.uk
Tony Mills
(Mills and Co Accountants)

Accounting
"my best referral is a one-man band, a sole trader like you"
01304 613652
tony@millsandco.biz
  Bryan Gammelgaard-Baker
(Endless Energies)
Energy Assessor/Consultant
"Putting our energy into saving yours"
My 'easy referral' is an introduction to an architect/developer/self-builder who you know/speak to (i.e. a warmed-up lead)
My 'best referral' would be someone who says "I need energy calculations done for a home(s) I am planning to build"
info@endlessenergies.co.uk
07813 12 92 92

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Jamie Thomson
(Shore Signs - signage)

Shore Signs manufacture signs of all kinds & offer an installation service spanning the southern half of the UK. Shore signs has a complete range of ‘in house’ fabrication processes for built-up letters & boxes in mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium & acrylic. We offer primary signage for your business premises, sales & marketing signage, directory sign systems, window graphics, vehicle livery, exhibition media or even safety signage
"Our easy referral is a roller-banner, printed and complete at £85 + VAT " "Our best referral would be for example, Rooks Butchers or Hinds Jewellers, a company with a large number of outlets throughout Kent ”
jamie.shoresigns@btconnect.com

 

Website design, website hosting, website optimisation. Start-up website business solutions. Re-hosting and website upgrades, shopping cart websites, databases, logo conversion, sell products on-line

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Nigel Stevenson
(Oast House Media website designers)
Website design, Start-up website business solutions from £170.

Oast House Media have a solution for your website project, from small business start-ups to larger e-commerce and database designs.

Our hosting includes FREE search engine optimisation and FREE submission to all the popular UK search engines
"Our easy referral is a business without a website - look out for 'blank spaces' on business cards and van signage "
"Our Best referral is a company looking to refresh their website design and achieve high listings on search engines”
01304 369440 / 07931 376255

nigel@oasthousemedia.co.uk
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Andy Sutton
(Sutton Electrical Services)
NIC approved electricians with a sound reputation. For all domestic and commercial electrical work in the Deal, Dover and Sandwich area.

01304 367138 / 07973 307915
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  Neil Hornsey
(N2 Design Studio Ltd)

0808 168 0082 (Freefone)
enquires@n2dsl.com

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Martin White
(Empowered Business Limited)

Understanding past business performance
Knowing your customers & competition better
Evaluating your business strengths & weaknesses
Identifying business opportunities & threats
Setting objectives for your business

"My best referral would be a company looking to work with Empowered Business, on a retainer basis, to assist the Senior Management in driving long term business growth through a customer focused business strategy"

0776 826 7515
martin@empoweredbusiness.co.uk

 

Graphic design – brochure design, leaflet design, postcard design, corporate identity design, logo design, stationery design, exhibition stand design, e-brochure design, promotional item design and artwork.

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Carol Wilkinson
(Alpaca Creative Graphic design)
Brochure design, leaflet design, postcard design, corporate identity design, logo design, stationery design, exhibition stand design, e-brochure design, promotional item design and artwork.

"my easy referral is any business without a logo"
"My best referral is a company looking for a new corporate identity, which will then be developed and implemented throughout many areas of the business."
01304 812260
carol@alpacacreative.com

Mike Anderson
(DM Computers)
Covering Kent & Sussex for your entire computer needs and free advice. We specialize in home computing, small to medium businesses, onsite surveys as to what you need, new computers to a specification to suit your needs, Network design, cabling and Servers to suite. Fast friendly service.
“My easiest referral anyone with computer problems”
“My best referral, a company updating there I.T to be more efficient and cost effective.”
01227 779244 / 07831 220982 dm.computers@btinternet.com
 

Stuart Loder
(Losa and Loder)

Garden Product suppliers offering a quality bespoke timber product construction service including:
  • Trellis
  • Arches
  • Animal Housing
  • Fencing
  • Arbours
  • Deliver/Installation

"my easy referral is a property that has a fence panel damaged or missing "
"my best referral a new property or development requiring new fencing "
01304 612766 / 07770 888521
enquiries@smloder.co.uk

 

Suzanne Wheatley
(Alpha Stitch Embroidery)

Alphastitch - Commercial Embroidery Machine embroidery. State-of-the-art embroidery machines. Logos, badges and company names converted to embroidery. In-house digitising service. Suppliers of workwear, staff uniform and sportswear. Polos, sweats, fleeces, coats. Suppliers to East Kent, Kent and national businesses, schools, hospitals, clubs and organisations.
"My easiest referral:  A business, club, team or school that will come back to me for regular repeat orders."
"My best referral: A large chain (such as Kwik-Fit, Asda, HSBC) who supply branded garments to all of their employees"
01304 619090
sue.wheatley@alphastitch.co.uk
 

Peter Varrall
(Castles Removals- Storage)

Domestic Removals. Overseas Removals and relocations. Office and Business Removals. Household and business storage. Archive and document storage. Storage available for people emigrating abroad. Self storage. Local, UK, European, International Moving.
"my easy referral is a property with a for sale/sold board outside "
I have two best referrals which apply to either domestic markets.
1. A customer who needs to move via store because the moving chain is not complete.
2. A customer who is looking to move abroad.

01304 373251
peter@castlesremovals.co.uk

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Mark Ansell
(SPC Print colour printers)

• Colour Leaflets and Brochures
• Business Cards
• Letterheads
• Invitations and Tickets
• Price Lists
• Promotional Literature
SPC print are able to offer the best value and quality, whatever your printing requirements. We provide our clients with a complete range of printing services, from single colour business cards to professionally finished corporate presentation folders and brochures. With over 26 years of print experience and industry knowledge we take pride in being able to project manage our clients’ work, placing the final print job with the press that best suits their needs, whether it’s price or quality driven.
SPC print - a complete print service from conception  to completion
"My easy referral would be a start-up business"
"My best referral would be a larger corporate company such as: Cluttons, SAGA, Abode Group"  
01304 620358 / 07759 230953
mark@spcprint.com
 

 

 


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