Access Self Storage are delighted to have been short listed for Communicate Magazine’s Transform 2010 ‘Best national rebrand’ award. The awards recognize excellence in rebranding and also create a best practice benchmark.
Access appointed 300million to work on their re-brand and, even prior to the awards nomination, were delighted with the results. The new Access brand style conveys what the company is all about: simple, hassle-free storage at excellent value prices, with great customer service.
The whole team is keeping their fingers crossed for a great result when winners are announced on 2nd March 2010, but are also ecstatic to have just been nominated alongside Aviva and The Co-operative for this prestigious award.
Tuesday 26 January 2010
Tuesday 19 January 2010
A Musician’s Mecca
Today BBC Nottingham aired their interview with Access Self Storage Nottingham customer - and well known 60s musician - Rob Senton. Rob uses his storage until to house his audio equipment between gigs and also merchandise, including CDs. He also stores excess household goods, following a move from London to a smaller property in Nottingham. Rob is one of a number of Access customers who find self storage a great solution to keeping all of their possessions after downsizing properties.
Monday 18 January 2010
Uncovering Nottingham’s Hidden Treasures
This week, Access Self Storage Nottingham opened its doors to the BBC for a feature entitled Nottingham’s Hidden Treasures. The piece looks behind the doors of our storage facility and introduces three of our customers who each have unique items in store.
We can’t give too much away now, but listen in to BBC Radio Nottingham’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to hear more or log on to www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham for a sneaky peak.
We can’t give too much away now, but listen in to BBC Radio Nottingham’s Breakfast Show on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to hear more or log on to www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham for a sneaky peak.
Friday 8 January 2010
Access Self Storage searches for mystery school donor
Always willing to lend a hand to a brilliant cause, Access Self Storage is currently supporting Blue Peter’s Operation Smile Campaign which will see the lives of hundreds of children born with facial deformities transformed thanks to pioneering surgery.
Blue Peter’s unique campaign invites viewers to help the charity save costs by assisting with the production of surgical gowns.
The team at Access have been busy clearing space for some of these VIDs, (that’s Very Important Deliveries to you and I) and we’ve not been disappointed. In fact, the Southampton store took delivery of a huge 367 from one source. It is understood that the delivery came from a local Primary school, unfortunately however, the person who delivered the gowns didn’t provide a name or contact number.
We’re really keen to find out who the school is so that we can say a very big thank you here on our blog and pass on your details to Blue Peter. If anyone reading this knows which local school made this huge donation then please email accessselfstorage@goldengoosepr.com
If you would like to donate a gown to the appeal simply follow the instructions below:
Gowns can be made from a new or used children’s t-shirts by following these simple steps:
1. Mark a line down the centre of the t.shirt
2. Mark three locations for ties
3. Cut along the line central line
4. Stitch ribbon ties into place
More info on the campaign
Access Self Storage is providing storage for all the gowns made by viewers. Drop off points will be positioned at each of the 53 stores across Great Britain including their 36 London stores, and the public will be invited to drop in their donations during opening hours (which can be found on www.AccessStorage.com). The campaign runs from November through December.
Operation Smile has chosen a site is Guwahati in India where hundreds of patients are known to need surgery. It costs Operation Smile £3.00 to produce 1 child’s gown, and 20,000 children receive gowns. If Blue Peter viewers produce these 20,000 gowns, this will result in a cost saving of £60,000, which will pay for all the medical equipment, supplies and resources needed to provide more than 300 children with life changing surgery.
Blue Peter’s unique campaign invites viewers to help the charity save costs by assisting with the production of surgical gowns.
The team at Access have been busy clearing space for some of these VIDs, (that’s Very Important Deliveries to you and I) and we’ve not been disappointed. In fact, the Southampton store took delivery of a huge 367 from one source. It is understood that the delivery came from a local Primary school, unfortunately however, the person who delivered the gowns didn’t provide a name or contact number.
We’re really keen to find out who the school is so that we can say a very big thank you here on our blog and pass on your details to Blue Peter. If anyone reading this knows which local school made this huge donation then please email accessselfstorage@goldengoosepr.com
If you would like to donate a gown to the appeal simply follow the instructions below:
Gowns can be made from a new or used children’s t-shirts by following these simple steps:
1. Mark a line down the centre of the t.shirt
2. Mark three locations for ties
3. Cut along the line central line
4. Stitch ribbon ties into place
More info on the campaign
Access Self Storage is providing storage for all the gowns made by viewers. Drop off points will be positioned at each of the 53 stores across Great Britain including their 36 London stores, and the public will be invited to drop in their donations during opening hours (which can be found on www.AccessStorage.com). The campaign runs from November through December.
Operation Smile has chosen a site is Guwahati in India where hundreds of patients are known to need surgery. It costs Operation Smile £3.00 to produce 1 child’s gown, and 20,000 children receive gowns. If Blue Peter viewers produce these 20,000 gowns, this will result in a cost saving of £60,000, which will pay for all the medical equipment, supplies and resources needed to provide more than 300 children with life changing surgery.
Access Self Storage tips for packing up Christmas decorations
With twelfth night looming, Brits are often in a rush to take down decorations resulting in precious ornaments, keep sakes, lights and baubles being shoved into the bottom of a box til next year. However, dedicating a little extra time and imagination when stowing decorations can drastically reduce the headache and frustration of decorating next Christmas.
Helen Brennan, Access Self Storage clutter consultant comments:
“We’ve all been there, unravelling the Christmas lights from the tinsel before finding the angel at the bottom of a box looking dishevelled since last Christmas and making a vow to take more care when undressing the tree this year. However these good intentions often go awry in the post Christmas fog.”
Access Self Storage suggests the following tips for packing up your decorations:
1. Take your decorations down and lay them out on the floor this way you can group them before packing them away.
2. Use clear plastic boxes so that you can see the contents. Label each one either by room or by decoration type, it will make unpacking next year much easier
3. Take the tube from the inside of a roll of wrapping paper, cut a slit in one end. Thread the plug end of your Christmas lights through the tube and then wrap the remaining cord round the length of tube. Cut a second slit at the other end of the tube and tuck in the end of the cord.
4. Use an old pair of tights to store precious baubles. Drop one into the toe and then twist tights twice before dropping in a second and so on.
5. Use old egg boxes to store smaller baubles.
6. Keep Christmas cards as these can be cut down and used as name tags on next year’s gifts
7. Wine boxes are another good thing to keep hold of. These can be used to store long candles to stop them getting scratched
8. Use old wrapping paper to pack up between layers and give your precious ornaments more padding
Notes to editors
Access Self Storage is one of the UK’s leading self storage businesses with a focus on best value and hassle-free storage solutions. It is widely known for its safe, friendly and personal approach when it comes to storing possessions. Whether individuals, families or businesses wish to store their keepsakes, excess goods or products with Access, they can be assured that their possessions are secure and that they are paying the best prices in the market.
As well as providing unbeatably priced storage space, Access Self Storage is a one-stop-shop for storage accessories, including plastic boxes, storage boxes, wardrobe boxes and tape (for additional packaging materials visit www.AccessStorage.com/box-shop). High quality and great value are always guaranteed, as well as easy parking and access. With over 50 stores across England including over 30 in London, many with free 24 hour access, Access offer complete convenience.
Further press information about Access Self Storage may be requested by contacting laura.hind@goldengoosepr.com or telephoning 0207 376 0070 / 07917108187
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Helen Brennan, Access Self Storage clutter consultant comments:
“We’ve all been there, unravelling the Christmas lights from the tinsel before finding the angel at the bottom of a box looking dishevelled since last Christmas and making a vow to take more care when undressing the tree this year. However these good intentions often go awry in the post Christmas fog.”
Access Self Storage suggests the following tips for packing up your decorations:
1. Take your decorations down and lay them out on the floor this way you can group them before packing them away.
2. Use clear plastic boxes so that you can see the contents. Label each one either by room or by decoration type, it will make unpacking next year much easier
3. Take the tube from the inside of a roll of wrapping paper, cut a slit in one end. Thread the plug end of your Christmas lights through the tube and then wrap the remaining cord round the length of tube. Cut a second slit at the other end of the tube and tuck in the end of the cord.
4. Use an old pair of tights to store precious baubles. Drop one into the toe and then twist tights twice before dropping in a second and so on.
5. Use old egg boxes to store smaller baubles.
6. Keep Christmas cards as these can be cut down and used as name tags on next year’s gifts
7. Wine boxes are another good thing to keep hold of. These can be used to store long candles to stop them getting scratched
8. Use old wrapping paper to pack up between layers and give your precious ornaments more padding
Notes to editors
Access Self Storage is one of the UK’s leading self storage businesses with a focus on best value and hassle-free storage solutions. It is widely known for its safe, friendly and personal approach when it comes to storing possessions. Whether individuals, families or businesses wish to store their keepsakes, excess goods or products with Access, they can be assured that their possessions are secure and that they are paying the best prices in the market.
As well as providing unbeatably priced storage space, Access Self Storage is a one-stop-shop for storage accessories, including plastic boxes, storage boxes, wardrobe boxes and tape (for additional packaging materials visit www.AccessStorage.com/box-shop). High quality and great value are always guaranteed, as well as easy parking and access. With over 50 stores across England including over 30 in London, many with free 24 hour access, Access offer complete convenience.
Further press information about Access Self Storage may be requested by contacting laura.hind@goldengoosepr.com or telephoning 0207 376 0070 / 07917108187
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