[Joe H]

Those who are NCCA members - have you received the latest newsletter very recently?
Interesting its a new size. What do you think? I like the new size, more handy to read being smaller,but I did like the gloss pages of the previous style.

Also did you notice mention of a Technical Day in Warrington. This is going to be on Wed 9th June.
I went to one in Shrewsbury last September. Carpet cleaners from London, South Wales and Scotland were there, and thought the day was really good, so I offered to locate a venue for a Technical Day in the North West.

I understand it has been confirmed that the 3 guest speakers, each having a 90 miinute spot will be Cleansmart from Nottingham, Dry Fusion from Chorley, and Amtech from Eastbourne.
Looks like it will be a good day and I am looking forward to it.

[derek west]

how much joe and what are the topics?

[Joe H]

I understand members £30 inc vat, non members very welcome £40 inc vat.  This includes a buffet lunch.

I have not got any detail on the content of their presentation yet.

It was a good turnout last September in Shrewsbury, Ken Wainwright was there and Paul Pearce turned up, plus others who frequent the forums and no doubt some who dont, so who knows for Warrington.

[derek west]

if you can get me the details joe i may be interested.
or if anyone reading this who don't usually post knows the details they can email me derek@affordablecleaners.co.uk 

[Ken Wainwright]

Well done Joe for taking the time to help organise this event. It will be a great day for all concerned.

Did you also see the flyer for the NCCA Leather Technical Day at Northampton University?  I gather that it's more about the technical side of leather rather than the cleaning but should be a fascinating insight with invaluable knowledge being shared. I don't know who's lecturing but should be a great day for all you leather cleaners. I don't think anything like this has ever been done before for our industry.

As for the new format for Newslink, I also prefer the better paper with the previous format. I know this new size will save shed loads of £££'s just on postage.

Safe and happy cleraning
The Ken

[Mark_Jubb]

Quite like the new size format, but as has been mentioned already, it has lost a bit of its glossiness.
I'd guessed that a large part of the reason for the change was postatge costs. Should save the NCCA about 37% on postage

[Joe H]

Hi Ken
We think perhaps of the NCCA as organisers of 2 day courses leading to the possibility of taking the exam at the end of it with a view to becoming a member, but the Technical days I think are really essential especially as they are "Road Shows" moving around the country. Obviously needing the help of members to source a venue as the staff at Leicester is small in numbers, but thats no big deal.

Derek
I only got confirmation yesterday of who the 3 businesses were that are doing presentations, and what they are presenting is still to be confirmed - but looking at the names I think I can have a good guess and to me that looks good.
Will let you know as soon as I here (or anyone else no doubt).

[Bob Robertson]

I preferred the older glossy mag, the new one looks and feels cheap.

Bob

[craigp]

Quite like the new size format, but as has been mentioned already, it has lost a bit of its glossiness.
I'd guessed that a large part of the reason for the change was postatge costs. Should save the NCCA about 37% on postage

cost of membership has still gone up though

[clinton]

Sounds like a good day and not to far to travel and i myself might be interested

Il also get my moneys worth with the buffet

[Paul_Ashworth]

Id be intrested to if anybody can forward me the details, Maybe derek would forward it on as he has my e-mail addy

Regards Paul

[derek west]

if i hear anything before you paul i'll let ya know and vice versa.

[mark shannon]

I preferred the older glossy mag, the new one looks and feels cheap.

Bob

Second that size OK but print quality not good

[Joe H]

more details will appear as they are confirmed on the ncca website  www.ncca.co.uk 

The venue is

Tetley Walker Club, Recreation Club, Long Lane, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8PU.

Wednesday 9th June 2010

9:00am - 9:30 - Registration, Tea & Coffee

9:30 - 11:00 - Cleansmart Presentation

11:00 - 11:30 - Break

11:30 - 13:00 - Dry Fusion Presentation

13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch

14:00 - 15:30 - Amtech Presentation

16:00 - End

The event is open to non members, prices as follows:  £30 inc. VAT (Members), £40 inc. VAT (Non-Members) includes buffet lunch.

Thats about as much as I know at the moment.  Put it in your diary.

[Joe H]

Quite like the new size format, but as has been mentioned already, it has lost a bit of its glossiness.
I'd guessed that a large part of the reason for the change was postatge costs. Should save the NCCA about 37% on postage

cost of membership has still gone up though

Yes, it would have been nice if it had gone down - but would have been unusual dont you think.

Still, my charges to custy have gone up over the last 12 months so the rise is covered.

[Joe H]

Update on the Technical Day being organised by the NCCA (National Carpet Cleaners Association).
Varied topics - Hard floor cleaning, Low moisture cleaning, Hot Water Extraction.
Looks like it will be an interesting day. Hope to see some of you there.
....................................................................................

The NCCA invite you to our next Technical Roadshow

On Wednesday 9th June 2010 at Tetley Walker Club, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8PU

Sponsored by Dry Fusion UK Ltd and Amtech UK
Organised by Joe Hatton (Extracare Carpet Cleaning, M2022)

Cost: £30 inc. VAT (NCCA Members), £40 inc. VAT (Non-members) Lunch and refreshments included

   Programme
   09:00 - 09:25:   Registration, Tea and Coffee
   09:25 - 09:30:   Introduction
   09:30 - 11:00:   The Ways To Make Stone Shine - Keith Robertson (NCCA)
   11:00 - 11:30:   Break
   11:30 - 13:00:   Cleaning The Dry Fusion Way - Shaun Bradbury (Dry Fusion UK Ltd)
   13:00 - 14:00:   Lunch
   14:00 - 15:30:   CFR/Powr-Flite Fabric Hygiene - Amtech UK
   16:00:      End

Tickets now available from
NCCA
Tel. 0116 2719550
Fax. 0116 2719588
Email. admin@ncca.co.uk
Web. www.ncca.co.uk

[Joe H]

Just one week to go to the National Carpet Cleaners Association Technical Day.
Wednesday June 9th

Have you seen who the speakers are?
Keith Robertson - hard floor cleaning and maintenance guru.
Dry Fusion - arguable leaders in low moisture carpet cleaning
and
Amtech - with their Powerflite machines. Tony Burrows is raving how good his machine is.

You will have chance to ask questions to each of these PLUS meet loads of other carpet cleaners.

Venue is easy to find in Warrington - just off M62 north Cheshire - see how easy it is to find WA2 8PU

Phone NCCA office
Tel. 0116 2719550
Fax. 0116 2719588
Email. admin@ncca.co.uk
Web. www.ncca.co.uk

NONE MEMEBERS WELCOME (£40) as well as members (£30) which includes buffet lunch.

[Joe H]

This NCCA Technical Day is tomorrow in Warrington, Cheshire
WA2 8PU just off the M62 so very convenient to all motorways.

If you want to come, and its only £40 non NCCA members and £30 for NCCA members, then you are wellcome but please contact Lewis Scroby today at NCCA office 0116 271 9550

[Neil Grainger]

Any chance of a Tech Day in the South, Its always up North or in the Midlands.

Warrington is hardly central.

[Joe H]

Hi Neil and thanks for the post.
What NCCA is trying to do is get around as many areas as they can.
Last year I went to a very successful day in Shrewsbury

I learnt that the day had been organised by Ray & Jackie Ausitn, NCCA members from Shrewsbury, but there were c/cleaners from London, South Wales and Scotland as well as everywhere inbetween.
When I say it was "organised" by Ray & Jackie, basically they found a suitable venue, did a little bit of running about, but the event is organised by the NCCA office back in Leicester.
There is only 3 admin staff there and they cant be out and about looking for venues, but they do have the organisational ability to draw 3 good speakers together and promote the event.

I volunteered to help organise one this year in Warrington - all I done is find a suitable venue and the rest has been done by NCCA staff in Leicester.

If any NCCA member would like to do the same as Ray & Jackie did last year, and I have done this year, all they have to do is contact Lewis Scroby at NCCA  0116 271 9550.

So Neil, if you are a  NCCA member, or know of one in your area, just get them to contact NCCA and take it from there.

If you like helping fellow carpet cleaners then its worth the effort.