Do you have a friend or relative who suffers from some form of kidney complaint? Many people are surprised that approximately one in ten of the UK population suffer from some form of kidney disease which is harmful, common yet treatable.

Mersey Kidney Research Appeals Committee Vice Chair Jean Gadsby-Segal said: “Our objective is to raise funds that go directly to the research team at Liverpool University to fund on-going research into Kidney Disease, it’s causes and prevention.”

Jean continued: “The first Kidney Dialysis machine was brought to the UK to Liverpool forty years ago, by Dr John Goldsmith , who has recently retired to from our committee at the ago of 84. The small, local fundraising committee meet every four to six weeks who are always looking for new ideas.”

If you are interested in this charity and the issues we are concerned about and would like to be part of an enthusiastic fundraising team please contact Jean on 0151 494 1013, mobile 07770 800 283.

Construction firms are being urged to take early action before the planned enforcement of Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) before April 2008. These plans are due to become a legal requirement for all construction projects over £300,000 on 6th April 2008. Waste reduction is increasingly important for environmental and financial reasons. It is best to reduce waste at source, either by better design, or by improving operational efficiency. This may include the re-use or recovery of materials.

SWMPs provide a structure for systematic waste management at all stages of a project’s delivery.

The key benefits to your business:

• Provides structured approach to management and recycling on site
• Reduces cost of waste management
• Increase profit margins
• Better control of regulatory risks relating to materials and wastes on site
• Compliance of contractual needs of public and private sector clients
• Help you to deal with any queries from environmental regulatory bodies

Colin Woods Associates will be delivering the presentation. So come along to this FREE event organised by Groundwork Merseyside to find out how you should implement a SWMP, and how you can save money by improving your environmental performance.

Wednesday 19th March 2008 8.30am - 11.30am at Liverpool Empire Theatre, Lime Street, Liverpool L1 1JE

To BOOK
. Email ashley.piper@groundwork.org.uk, or
. Phone the Groundwork Merseyside team on 0151 644 4700, or
. Download this information and faxback form [PDF]

ERC are a leading firm of accountants and tax advisors who for over thirty years have provided professional and practical support to many of the North West’s best known businesses.

As a totally unique service we have teamed up with a number of top business advisors, all of whom have many years of successful experience providing professional business advice to commercial organisations.

ERC are also Auditors to Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and as an introduction to our business services, the partners of ERC would like to invite fellow Chamber Members to our second free business surgery event. - (Our first was a major success with many visitors going away with invaluable advice and information.)

You will be able to seek advice from experts in:

.    Accountancy  - financial matters affecting your business
.    Tax planning - efficient tax planning by giving less of your hard earned cash away to the tax man
.    Sales and marketing - how to win more business - profitably
.    Employment Law - Avoiding those costly employment law errors and compliance with the law
.    HR services and people management- Your people are your greatest asset - get the best from your investment
.    Independent Financial advice - plan for your future
.    Insurance advice for you and your business

The event takes place on Tuesday 11th March between 1pm and 6pm.

The only commitment required from you is your time, we will provide the location, plenty of free parking, refreshments and the expertise to make sure you get quality advice on the issues that are affecting your business - THIS IS TOTALLY FREE.

You can meet with as many experts as you want providing you have pre booked your appointment. This is a great opportunity for you to discuss your business needs with independent experts, brought together by the forward thinking partners of Edward Robinson & Co

To book your appointments please call Cathy Ellis on 0151 702 5620 or email cathy.ellis@ercacc.co.uk

We look forward to meeting you on the 11th March.