Mercian Labels

12/07/2024

It was great to visit the 7th Lichfield Scouts last week when we handed over another two of our refurbished laptops for their team to use for keeping on top of their administration.

Based in Ash Grove, Lichfield they meet every day of the week except Sunday, have an enthusiastic group of adult volunteers and over 200 members ranging in age from 6 to 18, taking part in Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddleboarding, Raft Building, Air Rifle Shooting and a wide range of other traditional Scouting activities.

If you would like to find out more about the 7th Lichfield Scouts, they have their own website at http://7thlichfield.org.uk/ or you can contact their team via a number of role specific e-mail addresses and phone numbers - http://7thlichfield.org.uk/contact-us

12/06/2024

It was really inspiring to meet Carl from Cherry Orchard Garden Services CIC (Community Interest Company) earlier this week, when we handed over three of our refurbished laptops for them to expand the delivery of their digital skills courses to the elderly and vulnerable in the local community.

Starting out as a training organisation to help local people with learning disabilities and autism take a more active and positive role in their community through work based learning, their students progress to provide award winning gardening services to local elderly residents, supporting them to live in their own homes without the worry of their gardens getting untidy and overgrown.

As time has gone on and the world becomes a more digitally managed place, the team realised that many of their clients and service users were potentially some of the most vulnerable to the increasing number and complexity of online scams, which appear on an almost daily basis.

As a result they have developed and expanded their services to provide two week digital skills courses, teaching vulnerable people how to use their phones, tablets or laptops more effectively, and how to stay safe online through identification of the most common scams and improving awareness of phishing attacks.

If you would like to find out more about Cherry Orchard Garden Services CIC you can visit their website at https://cherryorchardgardenservices.co.uk/, get in touch via [email protected] or via their page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057642331403

10/05/2024

Following on from our recent posts looking for local charities or community interest companies who could make use of our refurbished laptops, it was great to meet Josh from Three Spires Gaming the other day when we handed over two of the refurbished laptops for their club to use for administration purposes, and to display some of the online games played during their club sessions.

Set up in 2019 as a non-profit community group in Lichfield, they meet once a week to help people with their mental health through the power of table top gaming. Offering a safe and secure place for people to meet and play these games with like minded people.

With 30 to 35 regular members, the group has had to move to larger premises since the pandemic as more and more people are looking to join.

If you would like to find out more about, or are already an expert in, games such as Warhammer 40K, Star Wars legion; MESBG or Skirmish games like Warcry or Moonstone; or even card games like Pokemon or Magic the Gathering; and would like to join this fantastic local community club you can get in touch via [email protected] or via their page https://www.facebook.com/ThreeSpiresGaming

17/04/2024

Good Luck to everyone who has requested one of the refurbished laptops we are giving away to worthy causes in Burntwood and the surrounding areas.

And Thank You to everyone who helped spread the news of this opportunity.

Details of the lucky recipients will be announced soon.
🤞💻

16/04/2024

A final reminder to all registered Charities and / or Community Interest Companies in the Burntwood and surrounding areas that we are looking to find new homes for six refurbished laptops and the deadline is tomorrow!! (Wednesday 17th April). So get your nominations / requests in now.

In total, we have 6 laptops – 5 of which have 15” screens and 1 which has a 14” screen, with a mixture of Intel i3 or i5 CPUs with 500GB HDD or SSD drives, 8GB+ RAM, USB 3 & HDMI ports. Each laptop has a working charger, the disks have been wiped clean of any data and a fresh install of Windows 10 has been loaded, ready to commission by the new user/s.

If a group that you are involved with would like to make use of one of these laptops, simply send an e-mail to [email protected] and / or leave a comment below before April 17th.
Please also share with your wider communities so we can reach any other suitable organisations who you think may benefit.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your community.
Let’s make a difference together.

Support Staffordshire
VAST
The Community Foundation for Staffordshire
Staffordshire Archives and Heritage
Hollygrove Primary School
Landywood & District Voluntary Help Centre
Three Spires Gaming
Rachael Olley
Burntwood Town Council

15/04/2024

Fun fact…
Did you know that a lion’s roar can be as loud as 116 decibels and can be heard from as far as 5 miles away?

That’s almost as far as heading or the heading , as far as heading and heading ! Absolutely ROARsome! 😄

13/04/2024

🌟 Calling all charities and community groups in Burntwood! 🌟We're here to remind you about our giveaway of 5 refurbished laptops! 💻✨
Whether you're a local charity, a community group, or an organisation striving to make Burntwood a better place, we want to help you thrive. These laptops are packed with potential to empower your cause. Get involved in this amazing opportunity before the deadline on April 17th!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=929030335889635&id=100063480313345

💥Attention all registered Charities and / or Community Interest Companies in the Burntwood and surrounding areas. 💥

Mercian Labels are delighted to announce that we have 6 x refurbished laptops which are now surplus to our requirements, and which we are therefore looking to give away to local good causes to help them continue delivering their services within the local community. 💻✨

In total, we have 6 laptops – 5 of which have 15” screens and 1 which has a 14” screen, with a mixture of Intel i3 or i5 CPUs with 500GB HDD or SSD drives, 8GB+ RAM, USB 3 & HDMI ports. Each laptop has a working charger, the disks have been wiped clean of any data and a fresh install of Windows 10 has been loaded, ready to commission by the new user/s. 💻

If a group that you are involved with would like to make use of one of these laptops, simply send an e-mail to [email protected] and leave a comment below before April 17th. 📨📧
Please also share with your wider communities so we can reach any other suitable organisations who you think may benefit. 📨📧📯

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your community.
Let’s make a difference together.

11/04/2024

Fun fact...

Wine labels were probably some of the first labels in history - with 'labelled' wine jars having been discovered in King Tutankhamun's tomb. 🍷🙂

08/04/2024

💥Attention all registered Charities and / or Community Interest Companies in the Burntwood and surrounding areas. 💥

Mercian Labels are delighted to announce that we have 6 x refurbished laptops which are now surplus to our requirements, and which we are therefore looking to give away to local good causes to help them continue delivering their services within the local community. 💻✨

In total, we have 6 laptops – 5 of which have 15” screens and 1 which has a 14” screen, with a mixture of Intel i3 or i5 CPUs with 500GB HDD or SSD drives, 8GB+ RAM, USB 3 & HDMI ports. Each laptop has a working charger, the disks have been wiped clean of any data and a fresh install of Windows 10 has been loaded, ready to commission by the new user/s. 💻

If a group that you are involved with would like to make use of one of these laptops, simply send an e-mail to [email protected] and leave a comment below before April 17th. 📨📧
Please also share with your wider communities so we can reach any other suitable organisations who you think may benefit. 📨📧📯

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your community.
Let’s make a difference together.

06/04/2024

Mercian Labels are thrilled to announce our upcoming giveaway for local charities in the Burntwood area!
Keep those eyes peeled for more details! 👀🌟
Support Staffordshire
VAST
The Community Foundation for Staffordshire
Staffordshire Archives and Heritage

04/04/2024

📣 Can you help?

💥Exciting news 🎉

Mercian Labels are on the lookout 👀 for local charities in Burntwood or the surrounding area to benefit from our latest resource give away, but we need our Facebook friends’ help to find the most deserving of causes.

We are hoping to make a meaningful impact and create positive change in , , , , BurtnwoodGreen or the wider community.

👉Tag your favourite local charity, charities or a local community interest company to help spread the word about this opportunity for them to secure some essential resources. 💪💖

Support Staffordshire VAST The Community Foundation for Staffordshire Staffordshire Archives and Heritage

09/09/2022

We will be closed for business today.

RIP Your Majesty.

God save the King.

19/10/2020

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15/10/2020

https://www.printweek.com/features/article/mercian-delivers-a-natural-solution-for-eco-brewer

Hobsons Brewery’s very own wind turbine, Windy Wendy, powers around a third of its requirements while solar panels and other technologies, plus the use of locally sourced ingredients and suppliers wherever they can, enable the brewery to perform as sustainably as possible.