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Beat the summer heat

Please click on the iamge above for more information.Premier Office Supllies are a Family run Christian business established in 1993, serving the business, education, public and private sectors. Based in Reading, we deliver throughout the UK. Premier OfficeSupplies aim to be a trusted supplier of office products and services. We have a reputation for valuing customers, suppliersand staff. Displaying honesty, integrity and excellence. We  provide CSCBG members with a total solution with acce...

#Plastic Free July ?

Have you made any changes to your plastic consumption throughout #PlasticFreeJuly ?Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste during July and beyond.From cutlery to sticky tape, stationery to packaging solutions; Banner's B Green catalogue has lots of plastic-free options.Click on the image below for more information....

Screwfix Live 2022 is BACK and we’ve MISSED YOU!

Screwfix Live 2022 is BACK and we’ve MISSED YOU! We’re returning to Farnborough at the International Exhibition & Conference Centre from Friday 23rd September – Sunday 25th September 2022. We’re bringing you 1000’s of exclusive SHOW DEALS, including at LEAST 10% OFF EVERYTHING at the show, plus a free goody bag when you register now and attend! It’s the best opportunity to get your hands on the latest products from over 170 TOP brands, it’s the go-to place for all Tradespeople an...

How is the energy crisis affecting your rural community buildings?

A survey is being conducted to better understand the needs of England’s 10,000+ rural community buildings as energy prices continue to soar.Click the link below to read about why ACRE - Action with Communities in Rural England and Utility Aid are running this survey and what we hope to achieve as a result of thisEngland’s village halls asked about the impact of rising energy prices...

SCG Be More Together – More than just the sum of its parts.

We recently announced the creation of SCG Be More Together. #SCGTogether will continue to focus first on people and then on aligning the best communications #technologies available to deliver real and meaningful value. In our mission to support and optimise businesses across the #UK, we are committed to delivering on the promise of the #Cloud and ensuring you are #MoreConnected than ever before.” We are dedicated to supporting you to get More of w...

In the fight against climate change, every little helps.

For businesses, little changes across the board can have a big overall impact. In our blog, Julie Hadley, Banner's CSR and Social Value Manager, discusses green products you could swap out to create a more sustainable office.Banner Blog - Sustainable products for a greener office....

Bidfood Care Home Newsletter July 2022

This issue includes  and showcases: New diabetes Caterer’s Campus module How to use trends within the care sector blog (which was launched today!) Caterer’s Calendar And more!...

Are you spending well?

With supplier prices rising at extraordinary levels rates if you need to make some costs savings or have significant purchases coming up or just want to check your buying well then simply  there’s no better time than now to undertake a benchmarking exercise with CSCBG to ensure that your purchasing remains competitive Whether you’re looking for a competitive price on a single piece of furniture, mobile phone or A4 paper or looking for a  procurement service for areas such as Utili...

TRADEPOINT LATEST OFFERS

These are the latest offers available from Friday 15th July 2022 up until the 1st August 2022Christian Supply Chain partner with B&Q TradePoint and have an agreed a 10% discount across the full range in B&Q* for our members and remember you also get your 10% on top of any promotions or sales in the store or online. See all the latestr offers at  www.Trade-Point.co.uk    Did you know that if yiur organisation is a CSCBG member ALL of your employees also qualify ...

Access Insurance will be attending CRE

We'll be exhibiting at CRE again this year. You can get a free ticket as an attendee using our link below.FREE CRE ACCESSThere will be many stalls offering their resources and services or showcasing their mission. Lots of inspiration for churches and charities....

Gopak support the RukSak45218 Charity

A request for help from a charity struck a chord with us here at Gopak. RukSak45218 is a charity supporting families in Wiltshire with essential items. Donations of clothes were being unceremoniously dumped on the floor in the Charity's premises, as they had no alternative means for the clothes to be displayed. So we stepped in and came to their aid, with a donation of folding tables. Now donated clothes for those in need, have a place to be sorted and displayed. Keep up the great work the Ruksa...

2Circles Consulting re-branding to SCG Consulting,

Hello Everyone, we are re-branding from 2CirclesConsulting to SCG Consulting, in line with our sister and parent companies. Same team, same industry leading service, same enthusiasm, same passion and same office dog. Just a new name keeping us in line with our tremendous team. We do have a vast product offering, increased buying power and incredible 24/7 support with our team, and are part of a £100M group....

Introducing Mitre - ECO

Take the next step to making your business more environmentally friendly without compromising on quality. Our Eco-range of bed linen, duvets, pillows, towels and bathrobes has been carefully crafted and manufactured in an eco-friendly way that does not compromise biodiversity. What's not to love? Discover more - https://www.mitrelinen.co.uk/introducing-mitre-eco...

bemorefab

Some of the Ace Furniture team came together to show our support for Florence.Happy birthday Florence!#bemorefab #support #charitybeginsathome show your support by visiting https://www.gkcct.org/bemorefab and donating to such a worthwhile cause....

Concerned about your energy costs rising this winter?

If your concerned about your energy costs rising this winter, please get in touch for a free Energy Audit and receive help and advice with your organisations procurement needs. Don’t forget that the price cap does not apply to commercial premises. In fact, there is no price cap on business energy, which means that suppliers can increase their out of contract rates by as much as they see necessary to cover their increased costs. Enter your organisations details to start the process. www.ut...

Prepare an incident response plan.

In addition to a crisis communication protocol, your BCP should include an incident response plan to ensure your organisation is prepared to respond appropriately and efficiently to a disaster. This plan should be practised and reviewed regularly for effectiveness. Specifically, the plan should include the following elements:• IT and data recovery: Implement a data backup programme to protect and recover important information. Enforce workplace policies that assist in both preventing and mitig...

What is an eSIM?

An eSIM is a virtual sim that’s digitally embedded in your phone and stores the data needed for your phone to connect to the O2 network. It’s similar to a traditional plastic SIM, but removes the need to put a physical #sim into your phone. We can offer a physical SIM on EE or Vodafone alongside an O2 eSIM, giving you access to both #networks' tariff benefits while giving you an even more resilient connection....

Seriously. How gorgeous does this look!?

A stunning project completed by Rachel Crisp at the brand new Rainford Hall Rehabilitation Centre for Addiction and Wellbeing.What started as just a query for bed linen, turned into a huge interior design project that we are immensely proud of.Set in the historic Rainford Hall and owned by the Pilkington Glass family. They have undergone a massive 17 bedroom transformation as well as library, tv room, games room, dining room and numerous detox and therapy rooms.Mitre Linen has supplied...

2circles-consulting

Interesting read on how connectivity effects society  HERE...

Anyone for dessert? 🍦

What will it be? Ice lollies or ice cream? Cheesecakes or churros? Whatever your preference, we’ve got you covered with our Celebrate Summer Desserts range! Take a look at our summer favourites now: HERE...

Create a crisis communication protocol

As part of your BCP, it’s important to establish a crisis communication protocol to provide employees and customers with updates and critical information. The protocol should include the following:• A chain of command: A chain of command allows for information to be shared efficiently and ensures that all personnel receive proper information in the event of a disaster.• Pre-scripted messages: Eliminate confusion by pre-scripting messages that will be shared with customers, employees and th...

Premier Office Supplies Offer

To find out more about Premier Office Supplies contact us at buy@cscbg.org.uk...

Free school meals and the challenges faced by school caterers?

Did you catch Gavin Squires, Business Development Controller: Education & Healthcare, on ITV news last night discussing free school meals and the challenges faced by school caterers?Here are his thoughts on the challenge at hand 👇...

Did you know that we recovered £90,201.89 for our customers last month?

This was achieved by The Utility Aid bureau team checking gas and electricity bills for discrepancies.Want to know how much you could be overpaying on your gas and electricity?If you operate in the third, fourth or public sector, get in touch now at buy@cscbg.org.uk and we'll connect yiou with the Utility Aid TeamIf you're a CSCBG member with a Utility Aid account please contact them directly for a FREE desktop audit;0808 178 8170 customercare@utility-aid.co.uk...

Introducing the new-look Banner brand and website!

Our refreshed website helps to better tell the story of what Banner can do for our customers. Watch our video below, which explains how we work hand in hand to consolidate and simplify supply chains.With new content, improved navigation, and a whole new look, head to the Banner website today...