Cheshire Business Awards

The shortlists for these awards have now been released and we are happy to report that the Up and Under Group are one of three shortlisted in the Employer of the Year category.  So we are officially one of the best three employers in Cheshire, this is fantastic recognition of the efforts we make in creating a stimulating and rewarding working environment.

The awards are now in their 8th year and have attracted interest from the companies ranging from the smallest start-ups to some of the nations largest employers. 

The icing on the cake would be to win the award which will be announced at a Gala Dinner at Chester Racecourse on 16th September.  It would be a fitting step up from the S Chesire Award we received in 2010.

 Our real challenge is to continue getting better whatever the award outcome.

Dakar cars help local youngsters

The Up and Under Foundation teamed up with Rally Raid International to raise funds at the recent Cholmondeley Pageant of Power. The money raised will be used to subsidise adventurous trips run by local schools, Scouts and other youth groups.

Andy Fewtrell of the Up and Under Group said that “visitors to the event were generous in their support paying at least £10 for a ride around an off road circuit in a desert race car” In total we raised £925.

The Charity, founded in 2007 by Crewe based civil engineering specialists has helped a number of local organisations this year including Underwood West Junior School and the Wilson House Scout group.

Rally Raid International provided one of the cars and a driver to support the fund raising event. The Desert Warrior car has completed the Dakar Rally, probably the toughest motorsport event in the world, so took the bump and dips of the Cholmondeley course in its stride.

For more information see www.upandundergroup.com/community.html

Snowdon for Charity

The Up and Under Foundation will be teaming up with our accountants Banks Sheridan and Barclays in an ascent of Snowdon this Sunday.  Members of the team are raising money for the Up and Under Foundation. 

You can support their efforts here: http://www.justgiving.com/Kate-Watkinson

David Morris of Banks Sheridan said:

"The impetus of this day is very much in accordance with the primary objects of the charity we are supporting by raising funds:- The Up and Under Foundation.
The foundation is a small local charity which enables South Cheshire youngsters to experience adventure and similar activities which may be outside their reach due to economic and social circumstances. The intention is to inspire those children towards an active and rewarding life."

Please click on the charity website for more information:

http://www.upandundergroup.com/community.html

The Up and Under Foundation currently has approximately £1000 available through its two main funds:
The Eric Swan Bursary - youngsters attending the Conwy Centre
The Tom Dootson Memorial Fund - Working with the local Scouting community

Cholmondeley Pageant of Power

For those of you attending Cholmondeley the following is a link to the TV add that will be aired next week on Granada TV.

http://www.cpop.co.uk/event-attractions/cpop-tv-ad

We are looking forward to seeing many friends at the event where we will be offering rides in Dakar race cars to raise money for the Up and Under Foundation.

Controlled Tension at Up and Under Limited

Specialist bolt manufacturer TCB were impressed with the work we recently undertook on Chain Bridge, Monmouthshire, using their products; so much so they wrote about it here:

http://www.tcbolts.co.uk/16_projects/11_Rivet_replacement.html

If you'd like to discuss a similar project contact Rob Huges on 01270 589615

Engineering Excellence Awards 2011

Up and Under Limited, together with Network Rail and BAM Nuttall are tonight finalists in the ICE, SE England,  Engineering Excellence Awards 2011 for the surface retention design works at Falmer Cutting.

The project was an excellent example of combining specialists from a number of organisations to produce a project meeting the needs of the client through cooperation.

Network rail commented:

"The site had complex access and involved negotiating with a number of parties. When access was obtained the works comprised the installation of soil nails and rock netting. This was carried out without impact on the railway using a novel catch fence. The works were completed early resulting in project savings and reduced impact on the travelling public."

Working with clients to produce great results often sounds expensive and time consuming but the comments above provide you with at least puase for thought.

Well done to Rob for carrying this project through, hopefully he will get his hand on the prize this evening.

Up and Under Foundation - Update

Just a short ipdate on where we are up to. 

We have recieved a letter from the Scout group we helped with funding for their trip to the Menin Gate and Ypres.  It would to appear to have been an enjoyable and eye opening trip and they even met the Australian Ambassador.  It wasn't all sombre experiences and Scouuts being Scouts they did manage to sample the local Belgium Chocolates and visit a theme park before returning home.

We currently have £500 immediately available to youngsters through the Eric Swan bursary and the Tom Dootson Memorial fund so if you know of any youngsters who need assistance with funding for trips to the Conway Centre or of Scout activities in South Cheshire needing assistance for less well off members please contact us.

Details can be found at: http://www.upandundergroup.com/community.html

And if you are considering a fund raising event or are organising a function where we could have a collection please do not hesitate to contact us.  You can be sure that funds will not be swallowed up like this:
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/article/53999/
Because all admin and insurance costs are met by the Up and Under Group.