Mike Holland – managing director of Peterborough-based marketing communications company Metrix Marketing (www.metrixmarketing.co.uk) – is to speak at an Institute of Directors lunch in Peterborough in July. Mike will be talking to local company bosses about the huge changes in marketing communications which have been brought about by the internet and, in particular, by social [...]
METRIX BOSS TO SPEAK AT INSTITUTE OF DIRECTORS LUNCH
LARK ENERGY PASSES 150 MWp MILESTONE
Following completion of Lark Energy’s first phase of large scale solar projects, totalling 60 MWp, the Bourne-based company has recently secured planning permission for a further 100 MWp of solar parks. Projects include two former airfields in Suffolk: Broxted, at the site of the former RAF Stradishall (35 MWp) and Ellough (14 MWp). Three further [...]
Improve efficiencies and product development with CRCE
The Centre for Renewable and Clean Energy (CRCE) understands the current challenging economic climate businesses are faced with, that’s why now more than ever it is vital to reduce costs and improve efficiencies in business to remain profitable and sustainable into the future. CRCE would like to collaborate with you about potential ways the Centre [...]
Peterborough firms recognise UCP Graduate talent
A recent Institutional Review at University Centre Peterborough highlighted the ‘extensive and structured work to enhance the employability of graduates’. This has been achieved by developing students’ transferable skills from day one and encouraging them to engage with employers from the outset. Students have undertaken commissioned projects, small scale research projects, professional report writing and [...]
Bogus Council Officials
Bogus Council Officials Peterborough Trading Standards are warning local businesses to be on the look out for two men in their early thirties who claim to work for Peterborough City Council. The men have approached a local shop owner on Lincoln Road, selling pest control goods and services. Please be aware that Peterborough City Council [...]
While your eyes are on the data-centre, you’re losing data from the desktops
One of the core products in our service catalogue is a fully managed, real time threat detection service capable of determining attacks as they happen within your business. Sounds pretty cool right? Yes it is; it is actually very cool. Essentially, it’s like putting a guard dog on the network, if someone comes snooping the [...]
Career Fair will feature live music from Burning Codes and Chozen
A Career Fair being held on Thursday 18th July will feature up-and-coming UK musicians and performers alongside Peterborough businesses showcasing local career options. The acts will all be on hand to chat to young people about life as a professional musician as well as performing live. Main act Chozen is currently being championed by BBC [...]
Olsen Partnership move to new and ‘greener’ offices
Local marketing and communications agency, The Olsen Partnership, is moving to new prestigious and environmentally friendly offices in a rural setting just outside Stamford. The new offices which are shared with renewable energy specialists, Arbor Heat and Power, are based in a traditional stone barn. The barn was recently refurbished using both traditional and off [...]
BUILDING SUPPLIER BOOSTS RANGE WITH GARDEN LANDSCAPING OFFERS
Following five successful years of supplying trade customers, builders merchant Deepings Building & Plumbing Supplies (www.deepingsbuilding.co.uk) has launched a free delivery service for DIY enthusiasts and gardeners in Rutland, South Lincolnshire and Peterborough. To supplement its range of traditional construction materials and sustainable building products the company has introduced a range of landscaping materials available [...]





