Page 18 - Phonebox Magazine January 2011

The High Street Strikes Back
LAST MONTH I wrote of a nation-wide revulsion at the antics of the big chains as they seek to steal business from decent independent local trades people. It goes further than a mere feeling and thinking people are becoming proactive. Newport
Pagnell is coming increasingly to enjoy the service of NP Foodbox.
Neil Whitford and Carole Trillian have put together a brilliant operation which supports truly local suppliers in the service of truly local households. They resource all their produce from high street traders who in turn keep them right up to date on what produce is best suited to the season. I called in on a very frosty morning just in time to find Neil taking in his supplies before preparing the day’s delivery run. The choices available run beyond food to include flowers and a very local (Stoke Goldington) honey. The service takes full account of the situation of busy people who may be away from home when
delivery comes round; your needs are supplied in waterproof boxes so everything is kept dry on your doorstep awaiting your return.
Neil and Carole look to earn themselves a satisfactory living in return for honest endeavour and sound forward planning. Unlike the vast multiples they are not out to screw down their suppliers who get a very acceptable deal, this I was told even as a man came in with a heap of fruit and veg. They do also enjoy terms which enable them to give the end customer an excellent service at a fair price. Keep your business local, no one needs the supermarket to send round their dot.com van, stay with local people who take the trouble to know and study you.
Geoff Bacchus
OLNEY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
04.01.2011 18.01.2011 01.02.2011
15.02.2011
Ancient History and Archaeology of Bulgaria. Speaker: Martin Weaver. Interpretation of Dreams. Speaker: Dr. Mike Lowis.
RSPB - Its History, Reserves and Projects (including garden feeding). Speaker: John Clews.
Waddesden Manor – The Rothschild History & Manor Development.
Talks are held on Tuesdays in the Olney Centre Hall from 10.0am to Noon. Guests are welcome. Entrance fee is £3.00. Refreshments provided.
Cox&Co
ChArtereD ACCountAnts
David A Cox B.A., A.C.C.A., A.C.A.
We are able to offer professional advice in the following areas:
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY TAXATION PLANNING
AUDIT AND PREPARATION OF ACCOUNTS FINANCIAL PLANNING
There is no charge for an initial meeting
to determine whether we can assist you with your business or taxation needs
Contact David Cox on 01234 888703 or email david.coxco@tiscali.co.uk
The Granary, High Street, Turvey, Beds MK43 8DB
Oxfam is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 202918) and Scotland (SC 039042). Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International.
Please note: The successful candidate for this post will be subject to Criminal Bureau checks and must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
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Wanted:
Shop Manager Olney | £7,765 pa | 18 hours
You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Book and Music shop, from recruiting and supervising volunteer staff through to securing, merchandising and displaying stock, and planning and monitoring shop budgets.
Put simply, this is about working with volunteers from the local community to raise as much cash as possible from donations so we can move a step closer to overcoming poverty. We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial attitude, people management skills and experience of working with books or music.
To find out more and apply please visit our website and quote ref: TRD2405. Alternatively, please send a SAE to Trading HR, Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2JY.
www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs
Closing date: 19 January 2011. Interview date: 3 February 2011.