Author Archives: Peter Davison
Jam today, jam tomorrow at metallic Moore Allen auction
Auctioneers are promising jam today, jam tomorrow as an antique marmalade maker comes to a sale with a definite metallic feeling. The Victorian marmalade maker, by Fallows & Bate Ltd of Manchester (estimate £20 to £30), is just one of … Continue reading
World’s biggest binoculars sell for £1,800
Two bidders had their sights set on what is believed to be the world’s largest pair of binoculars, pushing the hammer price to £1,800 – the top price of the day – at Moore Allen & Innocent’s antiques auction on … Continue reading
Work starts on Marlborough’s new filling station
Work started this week on Marlborough’s new filling station and convenience store, with the town’s mayor cutting the first turf to kick-off the £2 million construction. Contractors are expected to be on site for 12 weeks, after which the town … Continue reading
Voting opens in £6,000 Community Giveaway
Voting opened today (Monday, July 23) in the preliminary round of the Frasers Budgens of Marlborough Community Giveaway. The Community Giveaway is being staged by Oxfordshire-based retail group Fraser’s, who are opening a petrol station, Budgens convenience store and Subway … Continue reading
Showcase season for West Midlands co-operatives
A series of summer and autumn events – including a run-past by the Olympic Torch – will showcase and celebrate co-operative enterprises in the West Midlands during the 2012 International Year of Co-operatives. Midlands Co-operative Society and NHS foundation trusts … Continue reading
What would you do with £1,000?
What would you do with £1,000? That’s the question we’ve been asking community organisations to think about this week. A couple of months ago we were challenged by our client Fraser Group, who are opening a new petrol station, Budgens … Continue reading
How does social media fit into your marketing strategy?
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+… How do they fit into your marketing strategy? Do they fit in at all? Is social media something you think you should be using, but you don’t know where to start? Agent Pete will be explaining … Continue reading
Auction means the show will go on
The successful auction of costumes, props and equipment amassed by a Wiltshire theatre company over 40 years means the show will go on. Cirencester auctioneers Moore Allen & Innocent were asked to sell the effects of the Lyneham Stage Club … Continue reading
Community groups invited to bid for share of £6,000 giveaway
What would you do with £1,000? That’s the question being posed to community organisations in Marlborough, who are being invited to take part in an event billed as Dragon’s Den meets Britain’s Got Talent for a share of a £6,000 … Continue reading