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Newsletter 2016Delivered to 31,000 homes and businesses across Mid Ulster

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“It makes going to work easierknowing that my child isbeing well cared for by such agreat group of girls. You cansee that they really enjoy thework that they do which has apositive effect on the childrenthey care for.”

At Workspace After School Club weoffer affordable childcare to our localcommunity. We provide children aged 4-11with an opportunity to develop their social,intellectual, physical, communication andemotional skills appropriate to their ageand stage of development. We offer healthysnacks and drinks, supervised homework, arange of indoor and outdoor activities and acollection service from local schools.

Anne, mother of Odhranwho attends Workspace After School Club

If you are interested in nding out more callMarion or Deborah on 028 7962 9224.

 

“My home had always been very quick tocool down once the heating had beenturned off which meant I was putting itback on more often that I wanted to. Icontacted Homeseal who were able toinstall loft insulation and now my homestays warmer for longer. I was surprisedmy home needed insulation as it’sonly 10 years old. I wish I had done ityears ago.” 

Homeseal offers a range of energy savingsolutions including loft and cavity wallinsulation to help save you money on yourhome heating bills.

MaryDesertmartin

Call Donna or Felicity on 028 7962 7474 or emailinfo@homesealni.co.uk  to arrange a free energy surveyfor your home and to check if you are eligible for agrant towards loft and cavity wall insulation.

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“Support from the Workspace CommunityFund has enabled us to run a series ofevents to raise awareness of mental healthissues that are faced by people in our localcommunity. Increasing awareness can helppeople realise that there is support outthere for them and that they do not have tosuffer alone.”

Our Workspace Community Fund offers communityand voluntary groups small grants of up to £500 tohelp nance projects which will improve their localareas, promote community involvement, enhancethe quality of life and the well being of localresidents or address other local needs. To date wehave allocated nearly £65,000 to 179 local projects.

MalachySTEPS Mental Health, Workspace Community Fund Grant recipient

If you are interested in nding out more about theWorkspace Community Fund call Adele on028 7962 8113 or email adele@theworkspacegroup.org. 

community fund

“Although I had initially asked NetworkRecruitment to help me source a permanentposition I decided to take a chance in applyingfor a contract role as I was impressed by thecompany and the position being offered.This position has expanded my core skillsand experience and I have no doubt that itwill help me further develop my career in themonths and years ahead.”

Network Recruitment sources high calibre jobs and candidates on a temporary, contractand permanent capacity across the UKand Ireland.

Bronagh Accounts Assistant, Heron Bros

Why not call our Recruitment Consultant Nuala on 0287939 7108 or email team@network-recruitment.net tond out more about the services we offer and how wecan help you or your business.

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“Due to caring and family commitments ithad been many years since I had undertakenpaid work. This left me lacking in condenceand feeling socially isolated. I joined theCommunity Family Support Programme inorder to change this and have embraced thesupport on offer. I am delighted to say that Ihave now found full time work with a localcare centre.” 

Network Personnel delivers a range ofemployability and training initiatives. We offera bespoke package of support which aimsto equip you with the qualications and skillsnecessary to help improve your chances ofnding a job or furthering your education.This support is offered through a rangeof programmes such as Steps2Success,Community Family Support Programme (CFSP),Jobmatch, Up for Work, JobPath and Work IT.

DamienJobmatch programme participant Elizabeth

Community Family Support Programme participant

If you are interested in nding out more about thesupport we can offer you call Cathy on 028 7963 1032 

or email info@networkpersonnel.org.uk 

“When I recently found myself unemployed Iknew that it was up to me to do somethingabout it so I contacted Network Personnelto see what support they could offer me.They helped me update my CV and offeredinterview practice which I am delighted tosay paid off as I have now found a full time job with a local manufacturing company.” 

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“I have been a Financial Advisor forover 10 years and decided to take mybusiness to the next level by opening anofce in Magherafelt. Some people mightthink that this is a risky decision but I thinkof it as an opportunity to develop and growmy business.” 

“Working with a business advisorfrom Workspace really helped meto think clearly about my businessidea and identify the costs and legalrequirements involved in starting a LaserTreatment Clinic. I had this business ideafor some time and knew that if I didn’tgrasp the opportunity to set upnow I would regret it.”

Workspace Enterprises offers a range of freebusiness support initiatives to help you setup your own business. We also offer a rangeof ofce space and industrial units to rent atour sites in Magherafelt, Draperstownand Castledawson.

PaulIndependent Financial Advisor, Furnley House, Magherafelt tenant

To nd out more about the support on offer toyou or about the units we have available atour sites call Enda on 028 7962 8113 

or email enda@theworkspacegroup.org

MarzenaM. Lonak Laser Clinic

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“Taking part in exercises classes at therecreation centre has not only improvedmy tness but I have made more positivechanges to my diet and lifestyle whichare going to benet me in the long term.” 

The Workspace Recreation Centre is a stateof the art leisure facility which offers a rangeof activities including exercise classes suchas spinning and circuits and an annualsummer scheme. Our 3G pitches and hall areideal for an array of sports such as football,netball, uni-hoc etc. and are also an idealchoice for birthday parties.

AidanWorkspace Recreation Centre member 

To nd out more about the activities on offercall Nicole on 028 7962 8113 or emailnicole@theworkspacegroup.org  

To nd out more about the services we offer call Frankon 0161 339 3049 or email info@thermtech.co.uk 

“Manufacturing on such a large scalemeant that we produced a largeamount of heat which was effectivelygoing to waste. With the engineersfrom ThermTech we were able to re-look at how we might use that wasteheat on site, help reduce our energybills and save on running costs atthe same time.”

ThermTech design, build and install bespokeindustrial waste heat recovery and gascleansing systems with unrivalledtechnical excellence and through ahighly skilled workforce.

JohnThermTech customer 

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The Business Centre, Draperstown, BT45 7AG

Tel: 028 7962 8113 Fax: 028 7962 8975

Email: info@theworkspacegroup.org Web: www.theworkspacegroup.org

At the Workspace Group we embrace the approach that with the rightattitude you can achieve anything. In this newsletter we wanted tointroduce some of the quotes we use to inspire ourselves and which someof our customers have related to their experiences with us.

We are a social enterprise born and bred in Draperstown (we are thecurrent Northern Ireland Social Enterprise of the Year). Prots we generateare primarily used for community purposes in Draperstown. We have 14locations in Northern Ireland, four in the Republic of Ireland and one inManchester. We employ 176 permanent staff.

Our voluntary Board is appointed by our members whoset the organisation up 31 years ago. We are currentlylooking to increase our membership so if you wouldlike to join us as a member pick up a form from ourmain ofce in Draperstown or online atwww.theworkspacegroup.org

Laurence O’KaneChairman, The Workspace Group