Envirocare Heads for Birmingham

On October 1^st and 2^nd Birmingham NEC will host The National Franchise Exhibition, this is the only franchise exhibition in Birmingham to be supported by the British Franchise Association (bfa) and only allows franchise companies that have met the Association’s code of ethics to exhibit at the event. This means visitors can be confident in the franchise opportunities presented, as they are an ethical entity within the UK market.

Dave, Envirocare MD will be taking the Sales and Marketing team down to Birmingham for the two day show and is excited at the prospect of meeting potential franchisees.  “Interest in our franchise has been remarkable, but it’s no surprise as we have such a lot to offer.  The NEC exhibition gives us the chance to present first hand our business opportunity and get to know the kind of people who are looking to transform their lives and careers by becoming their own boss.”

If you are interested in an Envirocare franchise opportunity or would like a free ticket to The National Franchise Exhibition give the team a call on 0800 0283329.

Unlike those attending its sister festival in Reading, this year’s Leeds festival goers enjoyed a weekend of sunshine at the annual live music event.  Thousands packed into the venue at Braham Park and were entertained for three days by an impressive lineup of bands and solo artists both old and new.  But who cleans up after the revelers?  Envirocare Maintenance Solutions came up trumps when they bid for the massive tidy up on the August Bank Holiday weekend.  Dave, Envirocare MD said “the cleanup is quite a feat.  The equipment arrives on site the day before and cleaning is carried out from midnight each night.  Festival goers are guaranteed a litter free start to the day.”  Brian, one Envirocare employee decided to make the most of his free entry to the festival.  Brian reported back “it was a fantastic weekend; I worked all night, rested during the day and danced with the best of them until it was time to get back on my tractor.”  Brian took a couple of photos of his tractor parked up by the Main and Alternative stages, looks like he did an excellent job!

Horwich Town Council encourages an interest in the environment through the annual Horwich in Bloom competition.  Horwich in Bloom influences the street scene with an emphasis on front gardens, containers, hanging baskets and in the encouragement of entries from industry and commerce.  The success of this year’s winner in the Shop and Businesses section was down Envirocare who maintain the gardens at the business park.   Sue Baxdendale, Site Manager wrote to Envirocare to express their gratitude and pass on the thanks of the whole team.  Sue writes “the staff are delighted that we have won this award, this achievement is a result of Envirocare’s hard work.”

During September 2009 Phil Harrington, Envirocare Director and his step daughter Rebecca Halsall completed the grueling 510 miles Tower 2 Tower challenge supporting Rock FM’s Cash for Kids charity.  Rebecca, who works as part of the Envirocare sales team during her summer vacation from university, accompanied Phil and around 40 other cyclists to the Eifel Tower to begin the six day return journey to Blackpool.  “It was hard going” said Rebecca, “but worth it.  There was a great atmosphere amongst the cyclists but we were all relieved it was over by the time we reached Blackpool.”  The event raised around £56,000 for the Cash for Kids charity, Phil and Rebecca managed an impressive £3000 between them.  Rebecca added “we’ve just completed the Manchester to Blackpool charity bike ride, needless to say it was a doddle compared to the Tower 2 Tower challenge!”

If you want to know more about the event, the Cash for Kids charity or just to have a look at the photos, visit www.rockfm.co.uk

Envirocare have the responsibility of caring for and maintaining the landscape of one of Lancashire’s premier housing and business developments but Envirocare are also involved in a very different way, at the very heart of this new community.  2009 saw the opening of a brand new, all weather sports pitch providing local residents with a modern, well equipped facility.  With changing rooms and flood lights, the centre is in full use all year round.  Dave, Envirocare MD said “we are pleased to be part of the community.  The Envirocare team does an excellent job of managing this facility.  Bookings are taken at our head office; we have a great relationship with our regular clients.  The centre is manned seven days a week by Envirocare staff supporting users both old and new.”  Teams have flocked to use the pitch and current users include girl’s junior football, the local youth club, gent’s hockey, American football and numerous formal and informal football teams.  Dave added “interest in the astropitch has been tremendous, every week we have brand new enquiries.” 

The community has also recently benefited from the opening of a new Community Centre.  The centre is also managed by Envirocare and since it opened in July 2010, the facility has hosted children’s parties, dance classes, youth clubs, church services, car boot sales along with community PACT meetings.  Dave said “the centre provides an excellent meeting place and venue for clubs, classes and parties.  It is well equipped and spacious and just like the sports facility, is becoming increasingly well used.”

If you require further information on either facility, contact the dedicated booking line at Envirocare on 01772 623969.