March 6th

We have been named ‘SME of the Year’ at the Rochford District Business Awards! As proud members of our community, we are proud to have achieved such a prestigious award.

During World Alzheimer’s Month, we challenged ourselves to collectively walk 60 miles to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society…We’re pleased to announce that we smashed our goal and walked over 164 miles for this incredible charity! Despite World Alzheimer’s Month being over, the fight to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease never ends.

We were privileged to sponsor an award at the 1476 (Rayleigh) Squadron RAF Cadet mess night! Celebrating and honouring Amelia, the deserving winner of the Most Improved Cadet of the Year Award, presented by Erin and Helen. It was an inspiring evening where we witnessed the dedication of these young cadets and their leaders.

We attended the Rayleigh Christmas light switch-on! In aid of the Polly Parrot Childrens Appeal – Basildon and Thurrock Hospitals Charity Parrot Appeal and Rayleigh Town Museum, we collected donations of £120.70.

Continuing the seasonal spirit, we raised £289.22 for the Polly Parrot Appeal and Rayleigh Town Museum with our Christmas Anything Day and raffle. Getting inspired, the team sported a range of Christmas jumpers, hair accessories, jewellery and pyjamas – even a few festive Grinches embraced the season with some creative costumes.

The Christmas spirit certainly came to Rayleigh on 14 December, when our annual carol concert saw a fantastic turnout, with 130 guests and a special appearance from our charity partner, Polly Parrot. With performances from Lucy Bailey and the Aveley & Newham Brass Band – alongside plenty of seasonal refreshments – we raised £325 for the Polly Parrot Appeal and Rayleigh Town Museum.