How about this, from the best running club in Chineham

We train or run every Wednesday meeting 6.45pm at Fitness First gym.

Every second Wednesday we have coached nights, so if you’ve never tried Pyramids, Fartlek or Hill repeats, you don’t know what you’ve been missing!. These coached sessions will really help your running in a very friendly group.

So far this year our members have taken part in The Goring and Woodcote 10K, The Stubbington 10K, The Rough and Tumble 10 mile, The Stone Henge Stomp, The Bramley 20/10, The Wokingham Half Marathon, The Winchester 10K, The Heartbreaker 14 mile and Marathon races, The Reading Half Marathon, The Brighton Marathon, London Marathon and the Marathon Des Sables. Our Race Calendar is available to download as a PDF on our website.

To become a member of CPRC all you have to do is contact one of the club members below. Please phone us in advance so that we can make sure you are coming on the next convenient coach night, this will guarantee you a nice warm welcome.

Our contact numbers are:

Training Director - Tracey Howard - 07742 607000

Chairman - Jon Matthews - 07757 861372

Vice Chairman - Philip Branigan - 07771 910690

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Santa Claus is coming to…Kids Unlimited!

On the 19th December, the children at Kids Unlimited will receive a special visit from the world's biggest VIP.

From 14.00-17.00 Santa Claus will going round each of the four classes and giving out presents that have been supplied and wrapped by the parents for each child.

Parents are invited to watch as their children receive their first present of the year from Santa Claus himself!

Gist roll up their sleeves for Star Nursery

Logistics company Gist Limited gave up a day to tend to a over grown garden at Star Nursery in Chiltern Way.

15 volunteers from Gist ripped out overgrown hedges, dig a vegetable patch and plant hundreds of blubs to help the not-for-profit nursery get closer towards their goal of creating a sensory garden and new play area for the 69 children that attend the nursery.

Martin Gwynn, Chief Executive of Gist said: “It is good for our people to help out in the local community. We try to do a lot with charity, but it is nicer to do it where there is a local need. The work that they do here is excellent.”

‘The Tricky Issues of Sickness and Absence’

Earlier this month, Phillips Solicitors in association with HR Solutions 4U hosted a breakfast seminar to discuss ‘The Tricky Issues of Sickness and Absence’ at Chineham Business Park.

A good representation of HR professionals and business owners from companies across Hampshire were rewarded for their early start by hearing two informative and witty presentations by Alastair Hodge, an eminent employment barrister, and Laura Davis, Managing Director of HR Solutions 4U.

Laura Davis interspersed the serious points that she made about employers’ responsibilities with some hilarious real life examples given to companies as ‘reasons’ for not attending work due to sickness. These included the memorable example, ‘I’m suffering from pre-eclampsia’ – from a man!

Alastair Hodge discussed the key issues of employers' responsibilities under disability discrimination law and unfair dismissal on ill health grounds and gave case summaries highlighting the sometimes considerable costs to employers when sickness and absence issues are mishandled.

The future of fitness is here...freestyle training

Fitness First based on the Park in Spindlewood has created a new Freestyle area of the gym.

This new area has the latest training equipment configured in a space big enough to use it.

Think of it as an adult playground packed with the equipment to jump, leap, bend and twist your way to fitness. Rather than focusing on one single muscle group, Freestyle training gives you the freedom to mimic natural forms of movement in all directions.

It'll train your body for activities performed in everyday life so you'll perform better at work and at home. You'll improve your mobility, flexibility, balance and strength in all areas and decrease injuries and joint pain.

But above all, you'll have fun.

The freestyle zone will showcase the leading fitness tools in the industry, including:

    ViPR
    Suspension training
    Kettlebells
    Bosu balls
    Power bags
    Steelbells

And because they're in a dedicated area of the gym, you can easily see what's new and our team can quickly and simply demonstrate how to use them.

The Freestyle boards are full of useful tips on how to use the equipment plus a Freestyle six week training programme booklet containing six fun and varied workouts for your to try at your own pace will be available.

To find out more visit fitnessfirst.co.uk/freestyle or call on 01256 300850.

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Gyms Basingstoke

The 18,000 sq ft Fitness First gym at Chineham Park, Basingstoke, is an excellent, fully equipped health and fitness centre which provides the opportunity to exercise and relax in a friendly environment on the Park.

Offering the very latest gym equipment and classes, the opportunity to use highly trained and enthusiastic personal trainers within a great atmosphere, the gym gives you the opportunity to make new friends, relax and of course achieve your fitness or weight loss goals.

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Free presentation skills workshop on Chineham Park

Carmdale Ltd is pleased to offer their Presentation Skills taster Workshop for free to the customers on Chineham Park.
Carmdale is a local company based in Basingstoke, delivering training, development, coaching and mentoring services throughout the UK. They create bespoke courses designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals and organisations. They intend to run local bite-sized workshops covering a variety of subjects such as Stress Management, Assertiveness, Problem Solving and Decision Making.
Carmdale’s free Presentation Skills workshop allows them to introduce themselves to the Chineham Park and hopefully give something by way of personal development.Their team has many years of training and leadership experience; their people are qualified and experienced trainers, coaches and mentors.
They look forward to seeing you on the 21st November in what we hope will be an informal and fun workshop - we anticipate that everyone will find something useful to take away with them. If this event is a success, we hope to come back with more for you in the future.
This workshop will aim to help you:
• Be a more confident presenter
• Learn how to plan, prepare and present professionally
• Learn about the various methods of delivering a presentation
• Find out about the do’s and don’ts of presenting
• Learn about dealing with feedback
• Learn how to manage ‘difficult’ members of your audience
• Understand how to self-evaluate
• Avoid discrimination or over-stepping the mark
Date: 21st November 2012
Time: 10am to 12pm Venue: Central 40, Lime Tree Way, Chineham Park, Basingstoke, RG24 8GU
Cost: FREE
How to book: Click here to book your place - places are limited so please book early!
This event is being organised by Carmdale Ltd, but if you have any questions before the event please don't hesitate to contact Mark Corder, email: mark.corder@carmdale.co.uk

Real evidence of business success at Chineham Park

Against the continuing backdrop of economic uncertainty, companies at Chineham Park are demonstrating that, here in Hampshire, there is a strong trend of growth with the announcement of several major acquisitions.

Rupert Batho, managing director at MEPC Chineham Park, explains, "In just the last six months at Chineham Park, we have seen four major acquisitions amongst our customers. These deals are not limited to one sector and include digital printing, mobile communications, software development and engineering. As Hampshire's premier business destination for smart companies, this level of merger and acquisitions activity clearly shows that we have the best environment for securing success."

In May this year, one of world leaders in dynamic publishing, Quark bought MobileIQ. This acquisition gave the Mobile IQ team an opportunity to continue developing an innovative roadmap for publishers, while expanding the use of their technology into new markets, such as financial services, manufacturing, and government.

This deal was followed in June when Postjet was acquired by Domino Printing Sciences plc, a global coding and printing multi-national. According to Nigel Bond, Group Managing Director of Domino Printing Sciences plc: "The global postal market is large and while postal volumes are in decline there is still a significant opportunity to grow across a range of applications. Postjet has leading technology in the sector and will further strengthen Domino’s digital printing capability."

In July, Talaris, which is headquartered at Chineham Park, was bought by Japanese firm Glory in a $1 billion deal. Glory has stated that it intends to become the world’s top brand for money-handling machines and the purchase of the leading British business in the industry was major step towards achieving that aim.

Most recently, Tyco International Ltd has merged with Pentair to create a global leader in water and fluid solutions, equipment protection and thermal management. The new company has been structured to benefit from the ever increasing demands on energy, water, infrastructure and agriculture resulting from the growing population and wealth of the world.

Rupert adds, "Chineham Park is the common factor for all these deals. Our customers are succeeding on an international scale and, post purchase, are becoming major players across the globe in their specific industries."

Chineham Park Steps Up Their Beat

Community Beat Manager for Chineham, PC Jim Charlton, has recently completed his level two in British Sign Language (BSL) thanks to sponsorship from MEPC's Chineham Park.

After dealing with a case of harassment against two deaf people, Jim became interested in the deaf community and decided to learn BSL. Jim applied to be one of Hampshire Constabulary’s Police Link Officers for Deaf people (PLOD) in 2010 and completed his level one at Sonus in Southampton. The role of a PLOD is to ensure that deaf people have equal access to justice and the police service in general, and to act as a point of contact in the deaf community.

Jim said: “To become a PLOD it was essential to learn BSL. I passed level one in 2011 and decided to take the level two straight away so I didn’t forget what I had already learnt. The level two certificate helps develop vocabulary and focuses on the structure of your BSL, which is different to that of the English language.”

When Jim decided to take on the level two, he sent an email to all his contacts asking for sponsorship so that he was able to pay for the course. Richard Hawkes, Estate Manager at Chineham Park and Jim’s point of contact on the Park, suggested that Chineham Park could jointly fund Jims’ level two course, in partnership with Hampshire Constabulary.

Richard said: “Here at Chineham Park, we are always doing what we can to engage with the local community and help out where we can. When I saw Jim's email, I thought it would be a nice gesture to help with the course funds for him. We are always grateful for the work the Basingstoke and Hampshire police do in making a safer community.”

Since completing the BSL level two course, Jim has had to use his new skills a number of times, from dealing with parking disputes to taking crime reports.

Chineham Park donate 500 glasses to Naomi House

Chineham Park has donated 500 drinking glasses to children’s hospice Naomi House. The glasses were used in a photo shoot but no longer needed at Chineham Park.

Rupert Batho, Managing Director at MEPC Chineham Park, wanted to find a way to put them to good use. He says: “Once the glasses had fulfilled their purpose, I knew that they should not just be thrown away. As we have supported Naomi House in the past, we made contact to see if they would be put to good use there”.

Tina Starbuck, Corporate Fundraiser at Naomi House said: “We are always grateful for donations like this as it means our resources can be put to better use. The glasses are used regularly at the hospice and we are very thankful to Chineham Park for thinking of Naomi House. WE really appreciate the continuing support we receive from Rupert and his team. ”

Chineham Park Coach Takes SchoOlympians to the Starting Line

Earlier this month, four primary schools from Basingstoke, came together to take part in the SchoOlympics organised by Hampshire County Council.

The SchoOlympians were picked up from their school and taken to Popley Community Centre on the Chineham Park Coach that had been donated to them for the day.

The four schools; Winklebury Junior, Great Binfields Primary, Four Lanes Primary and Oakridge Junior, took part in an opening and closing ceremony with the main event focus on football, netball and rounders.

The community came together, with the local Tesco branch making a SchoOlympic torch, and with several Community Safety Patrol Officers on hand to help.

The Chineham Park Coach, which runs on chip fat fuel, and Chineham Park Coach driver, visited each school individually and transported the children to this fun sporting event. It returned at the end of the day to take them back to their schools in time for home time.

Robert Green, Team Leader of the Community Safety Patrol Officers, Hampshire County Council said: “We wanted to run an event that would bring the schools together. Being the Olympic year, we thought this would be a great opportunity for the four schools to take part in a school Olympic event.“

“As this was very much about the community coming together, we asked Chineham Park if we could use their Coach and they very kindly agreed. The Coach driver did an amazing job on the day, getting all the children to and from Popley Community Centre safely and on time.”

Richard Hawkes, Estate Manager for MEPC Chineham Park said: “Robert and the rest of his team work very hard with the communities in north Basingstoke, specifically with local schools. Donating our eco friendly Coach for the day to transport the schools to and from the SchoOlympics was an easy decision to make. At Chineham Park we are always looking for ways of engaging with the local community and providing help where we can.”

Chineham Park celebrates over 100,000 sq ft let since December

Chineham Park, Basingstoke's leading business destination, has just a completed a record period of lettings. Since December last year, over 100,000 sq ft has been taken at the park, thanks to four new customers and three existing customers expanding their premises.

Rupert Batho, managing director, explains, "The level of occupier activity we have seen in the past few months has been outstanding. Our superb environment, flexible leasing approach and diversity of building stock has allowed us to attract businesses from a range of sectors which include the hi-tech, security and IT distribution industries.

Market leading names such as Computer 2000, Micro-P, Cobham and Tridonic have all chosen to make Chineham Park their home bringing with them over 700 jobs. Their investment means that Chineham Park is busier now than at any time in its 25 year history."

Chineham Park has over 60 companies occupying 750,000 sq ft with 3,500 staff working on the park. Supported by a courtesy bus service, onsite gym, restaurant, sandwich shop and nursery, the park appeals to a mix of small and large businesses employing 2 to 650 staff.

Rupert continues, "We know from our customers' feedback that Chineham Park offers exactly what companies need for their business location and that from chief executive to receptionist, all staff enjoy the environment we maintain here. Our location, environment and amenities combine to create a compelling business case for Chineham Park as the best choice for any company looking to take space in our area. Proof of our enduring appeal is revealed by our high customer retention rate. Businesses not only choose to move here but once here they choose to stay."

Fitness Basingstoke

The 18,000 sq ft Fitness First gym at Chineham Park, Basingstoke, is an excellent, fully equipped health and fitness centre which provides the opportunity to exercise and relax in a friendly environment on the Park.

Offering the very latest gym equipment and classes, the opportunity to use highly trained and enthusiastic personal trainers within a great atmosphere, the gym gives you the opportunity to make new friends, relax and of course achieve your fitness or weight loss goals.

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Global retail technology supplier chooses Chineham Park for headquarters

DigiPOS, the global experts in retail hardware and software solutions, has moved its UK headquarters to larger premises at MEPC Chineham Park, Basingstoke’s leading business location.

Chineham Park Managing Director Rupert Batho explains: "Following a restructure last year, DigiPOS needed to move to larger premises of 23,000 sq ft to support its growing business in the UK and abroad. Working in partnership with Digipos, Number 1 Beechwood has been completely refurbished making it an ideal headquarters for this international retail technology leader."

Established in 1994, DigiPOS design, develop and manufacture their own range of systems, displays and related retail technology. Through the support of the Better Capital Investment Fund since 2011, DigiPOS has continued to pursue an aggressive growth strategy with world-class solutions for major brands. With clients ranging from Next to Nike and Harvey Nichols to Blockbuster, DigiPOS is a UK company with offices in twelve other countries around the world.

Ian Patterson, CEO at DigiPOS Store Solutions, adds, "At DigiPOS we are dedicated to helping retailers exploit the benefits of new technology and moving to Beechwood on Chineham Park has given us the space which reflects our market leading status. For a business with UK and global clients, Chineham Park is also ideally located with great infrastructure links by road, rail and air. "

Computer 2000 expands to Chineham Park as part of growth plan

Computer 2000, one of Basingstoke’s largest companies, has moved over 530 staff into their new offices at Chineham Park earlier this month. The global distributor of technology products is using Redwood 2, a 48,000 sq ft high quality office, to support their goal of sustainable growth.

Andy Dow, marketing director at Computer 2000 said "As a successful and expanding company the move to Redwood allows us to create the right culture and workplace to attract and retain the high quality staff that we need. We wanted to give our employees the best possible office environment to ensure that they enjoy their work and are successful in delivering in our growth. Chineham Park provides us with both the great offices and also an excellent suite of onsite amenities for the benefit of our existing and future staff." 

With Computer 2000 committing to a ten year lease, Chineham Park has ensured that these 530 jobs stay within Basingstoke and reaffirms Chineham Park’s appeal to local, national and international companies.

Rupert Batho, managing director of Chineham Park, adds: "Attracting a global IT distributor to Chineham Park shows that our position as a leading technology hub within Hampshire and the South East is recognised around the world. Basingstoke offers many advantages as a place to work and with organisations such as Computer 2000 choosing to remain in the town, Chineham Park will also continue to be seen as a highly desirable working environment for employees."


Offices to Let Basingstoke

The UK's fastest growing IT distributor grows again at Chineham Park

Micro-P Ltd, one of the oldest and largest distributors of IT and technology products in the UK market, has expanded again at MEPC Chineham Park, Basingstoke’s leading business location by taking an extra 6,000 sq ft. This new acquisition follows on from Micro-P's move last year to larger office premises to accommodate their 31% increase in staff.

Paul Bryan, Micro-P's Marketing Director explains, "Our successful growth strategy has accelerated the development of the company and we needed extra space to house our expanded Mobile and Telco Division. Chineham Park has been our home since 1991 and we knew that we could work with MEPC to stay on the Park. The obvious communication benefits which make this location perfect for our business are enhanced by the additional amenities for our staff on site."

Micro-P is one of the national leaders in a highly competitive industry which is constantly developing to improve the customer experience. The increased sq ft will host a mobility showroom demonstrating leading mobile & accessories manufacturer products such as Nokia, Samsung, Blackberry and Tech21.
Chineham Park Managing Director Rupert Batho adds: "Micro-P is one of the longest established businesses here at Chineham Park and in the past two years we have seen this customer expand by 31% and then again with this new building by a further 35%. This exceptional growth shows how we, at MEPC, can help our customers accommodate their success.”

Micro-P's growth also highlights that Basingstoke and, Chineham Park specifically, offer an excellent environment for businesses to develop."

Basingstoke keeps fortune 500 company with move to Chineham Park

Computer 2000 has acquired the 47,821 sq ft office building known as Redwood 2 at MEPC‘s Chineham Park, with Basingstoke’s biggest office letting for the past six years. This high quality building has been let for ten years, at a rent of £16.00 per sq ft.

Computer 2000 is part of TechData, a global distributor of technology products, who is ranked 109th on the 2010 FORTUNE 500 list. It will be moving to Redwood 2 to provide its business with a better quality platform to support its expansion, as staff numbers grow towards 500.

Rupert Batho, managing director of Chineham Park, said: “To be able to facilitate an office letting of this scale in this market once again demonstrates the attractiveness of MEPC Chineham Park to global organisations and those in the technology sector. I am delighted to be able to welcome Computer 2000 to Chineham Park and look forward to working with them over the coming years.”

Philip James, financial director of Computer 2000, said: “Our future strategy is built around sustainable growth. We needed better quality offices to support our expansion and also wanted to stay within Basingstoke to make any move easier for our staff. Chineham Park is an ideal location with an excellent standard of office space and a thriving community of successful businesses."

Computer 2000 was advised by Cushman & Wakefield.