Affinity Network

Welcome to our 'Affinity Network' where Newbridge Chamber members can avail of exclusive discounted offers.

Central Health & Safety Services Ltd.

FETAC approved Safety Consultants for Health & Safety, both Occupational & Construction

and Food Safety Incorporating HACCP

Newbridge Chamber Members are offered a 10% discount for all services and training through the Affinity Network.

Established since 1998, Central Health & Safety Services Ltd. is now a FETAC approved Training Centre. They are market leaders in the provision of all areas of Health & Safety and  related Safety Training for all sectors, including manufacturing, service, care, educational and construction. Services include Health & Safety Statements, Risk Assessments, Audits, Safety Lectures, Safety Awareness for Directors and Management, VDU Workstation Assessment and various training. They provide a complete consultancy, support and training service in all areas of personal and food safety to assist clients with a their compliance of both moral and legal obligations.

Their Food Safety Consultants offer Food Hygiene Training and Management Training. Auditing , EHOA Primary Course in Food Safety, Implementation of Food Safety Management Systems Incorporating HACCP, advice on Kitchen Layout and Planning etc.

Training offered incudes FAS Safe Pass, Manual handling, FETAC Occupational First Aid, Basic Food Hygiene, Advanced Food Hygiene incorporating HACCP for Chefs, Supervisors and Managers, CSCS Machine& Plant Training, Warehouse Forklift, CPR and AED Defibrillator Sessions, Food Auditing, Security Training to qualify for PSA Licence, Abrasive Wheel etc.  

Training Programmes     

Sighing, Lighting and Guarding on Roads FETAC Level 5

FAS Safe Pass Locating Underground Services FETAC Level 5                

Manual Handling FETAC Level 5 

Occupational First Aid FETAC Level 5                            

Food Safety and HACCP FETAC Level 5

Basic Food Hygiene – half-day                           

Food Hygiene FETAC Level 5                 

Advanced Food Hygiene incorporating HACCP for Chefs, Supervisors and Managers

CSCS Machine & Plant Training FETAC Level 5              

Warehouse Forklift I.T.S.S.A.R.

Safety & Health at Work FETAC Level 5             

Train the Trainer FETAC Level 5

CPR and AED Defibrillator Sessions                               

Food Auditing

Warehouse Skills FETAC Level 5           

Security Industry Awareness FETAC Level 4

Setting Up a Small Business FETAC Level 5                               

Customer Services FETAC Level 5      

Security Systems and Procedures FETAC Level 5                       

Business Administration FETAC Level 5      

All services and training are available on a nationwide basis, in all languages, via their Newbridge centre. www.chss.ie

Contact Bill Kavanagh / Tony Monahan, Directors or Kathy Dargan, Administration at  Central Health & Safety Services Ltd. re your discounted training needs. They are located at Block B, The Courtyard, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045 436166 Mob: 086 8685982 E-mail: Kathy@chss.ie Web: www.chss.ie

Comprehensive Business Services (CBS)

10% discount to all Newbridge Chamber members!

Innovative entrepreneur Paula Egan returned to her first love, finance, when she relaunched CBS in 2008. Comprehensive Business Services provides reliable, accurate and cost effective Year End Accounting, Management & Financial Accounts, Bookkeeping, Debt Collection and Payroll services.  They can offer you one or all of these services and tailor their package to your specific requirements. Their goal is to provide you with the best service, executed with the highest level of professionalism. CBS keeps you informed at all times and explains your finances in clear, uncomplicated terms, so that you always have the full picture of where your business is at financially. Paula has over twenty years senior corporate experience, and she leads and develops CBS in a dynamic and progressive manner. Why not call them to avail of this Affinity Network discount and see what they can do for you?

Contact details: Michelle Hutchinson, Sales Manager, Comprehensive Business Services, Unit 23 Block P, Greenogue Business Park, Rathcoole, Co Dublin . 

Tel: 01 2573838 Fax: 01 4018112 Email mhutchinson@financeservices.ie

Falcondale Properties Ltd.

EXCLUSIVE Newbridge Chamber Member Offers:

Ø      50% BER (Building Energy Rating) discount for all new letting clients.

Ø      Free Health & Safety Statement with every new residential development managed.

Falcondale Properties Ltd. was established in Newbridge, Co. Kildare in 1994 and is now one of the largest Property Management Companies in County Kildare . Led by Alan Nolan, they also manage developments in Counties Carlow, Dublin and Laois on behalf of Management Companies comprising Commercial, Industrial, Retail & Residential interests.

As an investor/owner, it’s a comfort to know that professionals who understand the day-to-day business of Property Management look after your property.  Effective Block Management protects the fabric of your investment by ensuring that those areas held in common with fellow investors are properly maintained, insured and secured at all times.

Falcondale Properties Ltd. also offers a full Letting Service and guarantee to take the hassle out of renting. Once you’ve placed you property in the best hands in the business you can feel free to concentrate on the good things in life! At Falcondale Properties they believe in looking after their clients; their friendly and professional staff are always at your disposal to discuss your on-going or changing requirements, whether it’s a consultation with their Property Investment Advisor or an introductory meeting with the Lettings team.

SERVICES  

For further information, please contact Alan Nolan, Falcondale Properties Ltd., Main Street, Newbridge, Co Kildare. Tel: 045 438808 Fax: 045 438809 

Email: info@falcondale.com Web: www.falcondale.com

FocalPoint Business Coaching

FREE 1 hour face to face Strategic Performance Review - Coaching Session

FocalPoint Business Coaching is run by Gareth Moxom who specialises in working with business owners only.  By concentrating on helping business owners learn the little known secrets of business he can help you turn a business that’s doing “all right” into a profit generating centre. By implementing Gareth’s Way To Wealth Formula, you can increase your revenues and improve your profits in a very real way.  Each weekly session is strictly one-on-one entrepreneur time and, he assures us, none of it is rocket science. The FocalPoint approach is straight forward, common sense ideas that have been proven to work time and time again. You learn how to apply these ideas to the specific needs of your business. 

Using Brian Tracy’s proven techniques of the FocalPoint Coaching Program, Gareth shows business owners how to develop the skills needed to……..  

• Double Productivity  

• Boost Sales

• Build a Better Team

• Overcome Obstacles to Change

• Supercharge Their Business and Career

• Find More Time to Achieve What They Once Thought Was Impossible

Gareth is offering all fellow Members of Newbridge Chamber a unique opportunity - the first 5 members to call and make an appointment will get a FREE 1 hour face to face Strategic Performance Review - Coaching Session, plus those who sign up for a Coaching Programme will also get a free D.I.S.C. personnel assessment. Ever wondered why you seem to get on better with some people better than others ? D.I.S.C. explains you better than you know yourself and is crucial for anyone in business to get an understanding of themselves, their partners and customers. Normally part of the coaching package and sold at €300, its true value is worth literally thousands.

During that meeting you can discuss together the goals you want to achieve and the obstacles you face. In doing this, you will then see how having a professional business coach working with you side by side can help you achieve those goals and overcome those obstacles. If you would like to avail of this special offer and chat further to the expert on this area, please call Gareth on (086) 393 5437 to schedule an appointment.

Contact Gareth Moxom, FocalPoint Business Coaching, 9 Maple Walk, Oldtown Demesne, Naas, Co. Kildare. Tel. 086 393 5437. Email: gmoxom@focalpointcoaching.com

Kildare Video News

Kildare Video News www.kvn.ie is a new online community news website for Co. Kildare. It features a range of community interest items, as well as business profiles and local services, using the latest video production techniques. Director Keith Gallagher offers an innovative way for businesses to promote themselves using lo-cost video advertising.  They offer a 10% discount to members of Newbridge Chamber, so make sure to avail of that when you are talking to Keith about how best to promote your business through this medium!

Whether you are just looking for a single video production for your business or a multiple video package combined with a KFM radio campaign then www.kvn.ie has the solution for you: Choose from:

 - High Definition Video.
 - 12 Months Promotion on www.kvn.ie
 - Have Your Advert Displayed on Your Own Site at No Extra Cost.
 - Quick Production Timeframe – Filming usually takes just one day and will be edited and

   live on Kildare Video News within three days.
 - Join the KVN “Shop Local” Campaign.
 - Unlike Other Media Outlets, Your Video Advert is Available 24/7 for an Entire Year.

Contact Keith Gallagher, Director, Kildare Video News, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. Tel: 086 402 8648. Email: kildarevideonews@gmail.com Website: www.kvn.ie

Mobile Phone Specialists 

Mobile Phone Specialists is a well established business, in existence since 1992, now with four shops throughout Co. Kildare; located in Newbridge, Naas, Athy & Maynooth. 

The Newbridge branch also has a Nokia Repair centre which repairs all makes & models of Nokia phones. The owner, Newbridge native Paul Duane, has persuaded Christine Kelly, Area Sales Manager to make a special offer available to fellow Newbridge Chamber members! 

• 10% off all car kits; supplied and fitted

• Free Bluetooth headset with all new connections/ upgrades/ ports.

Contact Christine Kelly, Mobile Phone Specialists, Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Tel: 087 6290033. Fax: 045 - 433720. Email: mobiles@mprs.iol.ie

Newbridge Technology Solutions

25% off cost on ALL services for Newbridge Chamber members!

Privateseller.ie special offer  
Privateseller.ie assists sellers to sell their homes and property privately for a flat fee, saving you thousands on commission. It is the largest dedicated private sales site in Ireland achieving over 1 million hits in one month alone.

With Privateseller.ie it couldn’t be easier or more profitable to sell your property privately.  

Option 1 Private Seller – Self Assisted option 

The seller receives a “for-sale” board and “Sold” stickers and a website listing, with up to 6 photos, on the Privateseller.ie site until sold. You will have access to your own account allowing you to amend or edit details at any time. You will also have access to the support and advice of the Privateseller.ie team. The cost for this option is €190.00.  

Option 2 Private Seller – Associate assisted option

Privateseller.ie provides a full-service option for sellers. An associate will visit the client on-site, give you advice about presenting your property for sale and about showing and selling your home.  The Privateseller.ie associate will take photos and details for your website listing and provide you with your “for-sale” board and “Sold” stickers. Your property remains on the Privateseller.ie site until sold. You and your associate will have access to your own account and you or your associate(on your behalf) may amend or edit details at any time. The cost for this option is €390.00.  

Option 3 - Developers' Service  

Following on from their success in assisting individual sellers to sell their properties privately Privateseller.ie is now providing a new service for developers wishing to sell directly to buyers.  This service is customised to the needs of the developer and costed transparently, saving developers thousands on commission.

For more information on any of these options or about additional services see www.privateseller.ie or call 045 528566. Email: info@privateseller.ie

Members of Newbridge Chamber will receive a 10% discount on the above options.

The Curragh Racecourse - Membership

Be a part of one of Ireland 's great sporting venues! Membership to The Curragh Racecourse for 2010 includes admission to all 19 race days from March to October and over 60 free race days at reciprocal meetings at other Irish and international racecourses. Designated car parking and a variety of special offers, discounts and promotions throughout the year are also included.

Highlights of the Curragh season in 2010 include the Irish Guineas Festival  on 22nd & 23rd May, Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival featuring the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby from 25th to 27th June, Darley Irish Oaks Weekend on 17th & 18th July and Autumn Festival on 11th & 12th September, together with a major concert race evening featuring a major international band performing after racing.

The Newbridge Festival Day incorporating Newbridge Parishes Race Day takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 3^rd May. This initiative has raised over €500,000 for the Parish in total over recent years. The Race Day raised €46,000 last year with funds distributed to both the Catholic and Church of Ireland parishes. Projects which benefited from the race day included a variety of initiatives to assist the National Schools in the community and upgrading facilities in Cill Mhuire Church to assist easy access for people with disabilities, together with assistance to the Parish Centre, Church of Ireland Sunday School and the maintenance of facilities within a number of churches in the Parish. 

Club Member €175
Special Chamber Member offer €150  

Premier Member €320 (includes designated premier level seat and complimentary race days for all race days)
Special Chamber Member offer €300

Curragh Race Days are 21^st March, 11^th April, 3^rd May, 22^nd and 23^rd May, 4^th June, 25^th to 27^th June, 17^th and 18^th July, 8^th August, 21^st August, 29^th August, 11^th and 12^th September, 26^th September, 10^th and 11^th October.

Contact details: Evan Arkwright, Commercial Manager, The Curragh Racecourse, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Tel: 045 441205. Email: info@curragh.ie Web: www.curragh.ie

The 2C Company

15% discount on local projects for Newbridge Chamber members!

The 2C Company helps leaders and teams deliver the results required by their stakeholders. They design and implement unique events in leadership, teamwork and performance processes where you will you’ll change habits and behaviour, using research and theory in a practical way. 

They deliver measured business improvement in three major ways:

 ·         By providing custom-designed workshops for
- teams: established or newly formed
- individuals and leaders from different teams

·        By providing public workshops for members and leaders of teams

·        By providing one to one advice, guidance, mentoring and coaching to individual members and leaders of teams.

Their solution-focused thinking systems can help people, teams and organisations make a difference, by:

·          Increasing speed of thought

·          Improving creative thinking

·          Helping you consistently achieve personal and business goals.

Today, MD, gifted facilitator Noel Caffrey, is harnessing his extensive experience and consummate skill as a dynamic coach and motivator, to help people who really want to make a difference, but who are held back - by circumstance, by resources, or self-belief and self-limiting thoughts.

Together, through customised design of meetings, workshops and training that’s as unique as you are, you can realise the achievement of your goals and say ‘I made the difference there’. You’ll work better, be more effective, get more done with less wasted time and be prepared for tomorrow’s work. You will understand and learn how you can make a difference using existing resources to better effect. And to top all that, if you're a member of Newbridge Chamber Noel will give you 15% off any local projects undertaken! What are you waiting for?

Contact details: Noel Caffrey, Managing Director, The 2C Company, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Tel. 045 487694 / 087 2424 771. Email: noelcaffrey@the2ccompany.com 

Website: www.the2ccompany.com