Archived News 2007
Fork lift driving skills for Teresa
Teresa has worked in our stores area for a couple of years now and has always made an impression. We’re hoping that now she has passed with flying colours her Fork Lift driving skills test she will now make an even bigger impression.
Materials Manager- Kevin Melsome presents Teresa with her certificate as an early Christmas present in front of the staff, the colour of the hat matched the face. Well done Teresa!!
Christmas Festivities
Mel and Carol tucked in at the office party.
News Release Dec 20 2007
Best Wishes
- A very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year all our customers and suppliers.
We would like to thank all of you for your continued and valued support throughout 2007.- We look forward to serving you with a smile in 2008.
- My personal thanks to all of you who took the time to send Christmas cards with best wishes to my staff, and me - it is nice to be remembered. The personal touch is always welcomed.
Trading arrangements during the festive season
- Please note we are closed for shutdown and essential maintenance from 12.30 hrs on Friday 21 December until 07.30 hrs Wednesday 2 January 2008.
- Our goods receiving will be closed from 10.00 hrs on Friday 21st Dec 2007.
Barbara and Eileen - moving on (archived Nov 2007)
Founding owners Ray Ellis and Paul Taylor made a special effort to say thank you in the most personal way. "Words aren't good enough sometimes so we thought we'd express ourselves in this way" Carol (Commercial Manager a 20 year veteran of CJ Tools ) played her part , guiding the 'boys' to hit the right spot.
A bouquet of flowers, a bottle of bubbly and a little something in a jewelry box bought the emotions to the fore for two special long term employees who are shortly leaving CJ Tools.
With over 30 years experience at CJ Tools between them Barbara and Eileen can tell many stories and have seen significant changes over the years. As characters within the company they will be missed, but not forgotten and they know the door is open for whenever they are passing. Both Barbara and Eileen have plans, for Barbara grandparenting will be a new and interesting diversion and for Eileen it's travel and off to see her sister in Malta. What ever they do, we sincerely thank them and we all wish them the best of health and happiness in all that they do.
Birthday of a Saints Fan (archived August 2007)
Materials Manager could have choked on his birthday cake .........when he was surprised by the warmth of feeling expressed as he celebrated his 50th birthday.
Choked literally ....because he is a devout Saints fan and the overwhelming support amongst his colleagues for local team Pompey makes him a lonely chap at the best of times, so this out emotional outpouring and care was a real surprise. Kevin watches Saints regularly said he never seen such a big crowd before as was gathered around his desk.....
Jenny (the kind one) said:
' we wanted to get a Saints cake , but no-one in Pompey can make them and I didn't really like to ask in case someone overheard me at the bakery!! '
Kevin willingly cut and shared the cake as he was watching his waistline, something we've all had to do, so why shouldn't he....
Leonardo Da Vinci - cultural exchange program - Eduardo goes home (archived August 2007)
We have been pleased to host Eduardo for the past 14 weeks as a work experience placement on the Leonardo Da Vinci program from his home town in Northern Spain.
Eduardo has been working on core engineering skills throughout his time with CJT and now returns to Spain to complete his academic studies. During his time here he has learnt many things and made many friends. "CJ Tools was a perfect fit for Eduardo and the placement has really worked out well for him" commented Maria - Eduardo's course supervisor.
Eduardo leaves CJT with the knowledge he is very welcome to return and he will have many friends to call upon when he's next back in the Portsmouth area.
We are delighted we could help Eduardo and wish him every success in the future. ' He has been a real pleasure to have here ' - Grant Jamieson
Bike to work - CJ featured in Council press release (archived August 2007)
Our news item on our Bike to Work campaign is now in the news archive section but CJ Tools is featured in the Portsmouth City Council Media release Go Green (July / August 2007).
See us on page 6 of this PDF document
Cycling to work (archived June 2007)
Here at CJ Tools we are happy to support the Portsmouth City Council 'Bike 2 Work' initiative. We have a number of employees who regularly cycle to work but this initiative has given us the chance to raise the question of cycling to work to all our staff.
We've had an overwhelming response with around 50% taking up the challenge. Managing Director - Grant Jamieson was pleased to encourage the staff to have a go and will himself be participating. 'My route to work will certainly change, I won't be able to use the motorway so I'll be 'enjoying' if that's the right phrase, the journey and countryside from a different perspective' he said.
Most of our staff are relatively local and we're happy to provide local employment so riding to work for many of them is a real possibility. Hopefully this 'one off' will show how easy it is and encourage more to make a permanent transition to cycle. We'll all be proudly wearing our 'Vroom' T shirts on the day.