There is still time to be a part of Edinburgh’s Christmas 2014 and there are various ways for local businesses to get involved.
With over 2.6million visitors to our sites last year, all three opportunities offer fantastic promotional benefits – get in touch now to reserve your space!
The Stained Glass Window Project offers local businesses the opportunity to sponsor a beautiful, back-lit stained glass window which will be displayed along a 375m wall in East Princes Street Gardens for the duration of Edinburgh’s Christmas. All businesses will also receive a number of attractive benefits.
Package includes:
*Company logo on plaque under Stained Glass Window
*Company logo on up to 10 sponsor boards across our two city centre sites
*Company logo on Edinburgh’s Christmas website with relevant link
*Company mention in associated press releases
*Private booth for 8 people for the gala press performance of Scotch & Soda in the Spiegeltent
*Invite to attend civic reception to mark the launch of The Stained Glass Window Project
Become one of Santa’s Little Helpers and receive the following benefits:
*Company logo on up to ten sponsor boards across two city centre sites
*Company logo on Edinburgh’s Christmas website with relevant link
*4 tickets to see Scotch & Soda or Briefs in the Spiegeltent
Decorate Edinburgh is an exciting participation event with the aim to expand Edinburgh’s Christmas beyond the main sites to include some much-loved Edinburgh areas. We are offering businesses the chance to be a part of Edinburgh’s Christmas by working with your own team to design and decorate a Christmas tree. Your tree and business will be publicised by Underbelly and Edinburgh’s Christmas as part of the Tree Trail – a fantastic way to promote your business, engage with the local community and attract new markets.
There are four tree sizes available with limited numbers left for all
For more information on any of these projects or to reserve your package, please contact:
Rebecca Maclean
Edinburgh’s Christmas
tel: 0844 545 8383
Maggie’s Edinburgh is turning 18 and to celebrate, we are inviting you to come and join in the fun on Friday 7th November for our centre party!
Drop in between 10am and 4pm for entertainment, music, raffle, home baking and of course, some birthday cake.
Join the staff in browsing the stalls and celebrating 18 years of Maggie’s.
All welcome – see you there!
If you are unable to attend, click HERE to see how you can support Maggie’s!
P.S. We are always on the look out for home baking donations on the day…
For more information please follow the link: https://www.maggiescentres.org/how-you-can-help/take-part/all-events/maggies-18th-centre-birthday-party/
It was the hottest fundraising event of the year as Leuchie House raised over £5,000. Thanks to the brave volunteers who signed up for the firewalk challenge which took place at Leuchie on Friday 17th October
Each of the participants had raised at least £180 to take part in the event, which was organised by firewalking experts Blaze, who hosted a training session to prepare the fundraisers for the challenge.
One of the brave soles who walked 20ft across burning embers was Jo Yates, Leuchie House’s bookings & marketing officer, who said after the firewalk: “It was an exhilarating experience. Once you get the adrenaline going and get walking, it’s incredibly empowering. And I’m so pleased to have been able to raise money for Leuchie while trying something completely different!”
Leuchie House is the only place in Scotland and the north of England offering quality respite breaks with 24-hour expert nursing care. It relies on supporters and fundraisers to enable this work for people and their families living with conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, Huntington’s Disease, Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone Disease and cerebral palsy.
Mairi O’Keefe, the CEO at Leuchie, said after the firewalk: “I can’t believe what people are willing to do in the name of Leuchie! We are so grateful to everyone who took part in the firewalk challenge. It was a great night and a great fundraising effort by all concerned.”
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Communications service has been named Outstanding In-House Public Relations Team by the country’s leading professional body for public relations.
The team was awarded gold in the category at the CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) Scotland PRide Awards on Thursday night.
The award recognises a diverse range of Council communications campaigns, aimed at both internal and external audiences.
Judges cited a “superb team and a worthy winner”, praising its consideration of a broad range of audiences through its campaigns.
The Council also won silver for Scottish Public Sector Team of the Year, and was finalist in a further two categories – Public Sector Campaign and Best Use of Social Media.
Council Leader, Councillor Andrew Burns, welcomed the team’s success. He said: “This is fantastic news for the Council and its Communications Team in particular, and recognises the hard work of the team delivering a number of communications campaigns and events over the course of this year.”
The PRide Awards(external link) recognise the work of public relations teams and consultancies in nine UK regions, and are held annually.
Find out more about Thursday night’s awards on CIPR’s website(external link).
To access the online flyer please click on the link: http://www.esteem.uk.com/what-we-do/nvqs/
Cookery demonstration aiming to teach city students how to cook
Edinburgh student property management and lettings specialist Cullen Property, who specialise in HMO properties, has teamed up with award-winning restaurant Mamma’s pizzeria to teach students how to cook some of their favourite dishes. The event will be taking place on 23 October 2014 from 4.30pm – 6.30pm at Mamma’s in the Grassmarket.
The event is aimed at students who have recently moved away from home and want to learn how to cook for themselves. They will learn how to cook their very own pizza, burger and Banoffee Pie, including traditional and healthy versions. Cullen Property will hand out goodie bags at the event and a follow-up competition will be held for attendees who create the best dish with an exclusive prize that will be announced on the night.
Steve Coyle, Cullen Property Operations Director, said: “Most of our tenants are students and they often tell us that after they have moved into their first flat they wish they knew how to cook for themselves. So we thought, what better way to help freshers settle in than providing cooking skills and knowledge?”
Spaces at the event are limited and need to be booked in advance, on a first come, first served basis. Tickets cost £5 and are available from hazel@cullenproperty.com.
THE EVENT:
“Buying Customers” is an innovative breakthrough in customer acquisition, lead generation, and customer service with proven strategies to drive repeat business to you.
If you’re just starting out in business, or are a seasoned entrepreneur or business owner, “Buying Customers” will give you new insights and strategies to turn all of your sales and marketing investments into guaranteed profit outcomes!
The event is FREE and so the only investment you need to make is an investment of your time…..and it’s an investment that will generate massive returns for your business!
If you are serious about taking your business to the next level this is a ‘must-attend’ event.
BRAD SUGARS:
Brad is a regular columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine and is the author of 15 books including “Buying Customers” and “The Business Coach”. He founded the World’s No1 Business Coaching Company – ActionCOACH – at just 22 years of age and has since grown it to 1,000+ world class business coaches in over 50 countries. In short you are about to experience three hours with a bonafide business genius.
HERE’S WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT BRAD:
“I took my whole team to see Brad in Manchester at Old Trafford. Everyone. The guy’s a genius and a brilliant speaker. We went up in a minibus and on the way there were grumbles about having to be at a work event in the evening. On the way back it was amazing. They just talked about what they’d heard and how they could use it in our business. The girls all wanted to marry him. The guys all wanted to know when we could get started on some more of this stuff. It didn’t stop until we got home. Next morning the office was buzzing. That event changed my team and my business. Totally. If you don’t go and see Brad in the small group you’re nuts. Take as many people from your team as you can to see the public seminar. It’s free and they’ll love it.” Jess Scott, owner of Oracle Asbestos
VENUE DETAILS:
Location: Glasgow
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Date: Monday 20th October 2014
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Promotional Code: SCASM18
Register at: www.buyingcustomers.com
If you are interested in spending a full day coaching session with Brad earlier that day with just 25 other business owners where you can have YOUR specific questions answered, please contact Chamber member and local business coach Alan Smith on 07972 310997 or alansmith@actioncoach.com.
The Scotland Office of When You Wish Upon a Star is delighted to announce that Scotmid Co-operative are now the official Sponsor for The Great Edinburgh Santa Family Fun Run and Walk! New for this year are collectable medals, Santa suits for children over 5 years and as it is our 10th Anniversary we have rolled back the prices to £10 per Adult and £5 for children! Let’s not forget the wee toddlers who will get an Elf hat for £2.50 and there will be a prize for the Best Dressed Dog and the Best Dressed Pram or Wheel Chair!
Malcolm Brown, Head of Corporate Communications for Scotmid Co-operative said: “Scotmid is delighted to be sponsoring the Santa Run this year. The Great Edinburgh Santa Run is a true Christmas spectacle that brings the whole community together. We’re looking forward to seeing lots of Mr and Mrs Claus’ taking part in the Santa Run on 14th December to raise money for this very good cause.”
Be a part of the Santa Run and raise some money for magical Wishes in 2015!
Bring your family story to life:
Please CLICK HERE to book your place
The Open in St Andrews has now sold out of the famous Road Hole Restaurant for next year’s Open on Friday 17 July, 2015 and expect to sell out of this package across all championship days by the end of the month. Located on the fourth floor of the Old Course Hotel this premium package includes access to the West Deck viewing terrace and Road Hole Bar in addition to the restaurant, all of which boast spectacular panoramic views over the world’s most famous golf course, to the beautiful West Sands beach.
There are still a limited number of other attractive packages with views available on Friday including Rocca at the Rusacks Hotel overlooking the 18th fairway and green. All of our packages are fully inclusive for the day giving you the unique opportunity to spend over 10 hours with clients, prospects and colleagues. Speak with your contact Sam Imlay today to find out more about your official hospitality options for The Open 2015.
Visit http://lnkd.in/GQXUp3 or email SamImlay@TheOpen.com T: +44 (0)20 7695 1814
Website: TheOpen.com/Hospitality
Online brochure: http://view.digitalissue.co.uk/00000082/00008128/00089516/
