'Buntingford the news' newsletter, July 1992

Newsletter for staff at Sainsbury's Buntingford depot.

Contents:
‘Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Service’- aerial photo as cover shot replacing the 1983 version.
‘Peter cheques back into school’- report and photo regarding a visit to Reed School by Motor Engineer Peter Lawrence to see the gym equipment bought with the help of a Sainsbury’s cheque for £200.
‘Warehouseman pitches in for local baseball team’- report and photo regarding baseball team The Stevenage Knights founded by Phil Herbert from the Perishables Warehouse.
‘John stretches a point for charity jump’- report including photo of John Read's bungee jump for the Milton Hospice in Cambridge.
‘How we aim to improve service’- DPA [Department Purpose Analysis] Group's Progress Report – explanation and thanks from Non-Perishables Manager Melvin Stevens.
‘Pilot ideas are already taking off’- DPA Group's Progress Report- report dealing with questions and explain tasks performed by the ‘pilot’ Department Purpose Analysis groups.
‘Motor Engineers put plans into gear’- report from the DPA Group's Progress Report, deals with areas where improvements can be made and names members of the various groups.
‘The Depot’s Changing Face’- double page spread with photos that will form the Communication Opportunity Group's Display at the 25th Anniversary Gala. Sub heading ‘Transports of Delight’ – report on the collection of Scania vehicles and Daf 2800 tractor being displayed. ‘Depot Days, I Remember and ‘Who’s Who? picture quiz.
‘Keep your eye on the ball’- Net Stock Losses – report including targets for the financial year, branch claims, breakages etc.
‘A chance to make yourself heard’- report by the assistant personnel manager regarding the Communications Opportunity Group and a review of its activities against the Depot Communications Policy.
‘Truckers renew drive for success’- report on a competition to find out who will represent Buntingford Depot at The Lansing Linde National Championship.
‘Depot drivers gear up for contest’- report regarding the Lorry Driver of the Year Contest.
‘Points from Personnel’- details of depot safety week, introduction to depot information centre, congratulations to Melvin Stevens on becoming a graduate member of the Institute of Logistics and Distribution Management.
“Food for Thought” - depot catering has been awarded a Heartbeat Award for a healthy menu,
non-smoking area and high food hygiene standards
“Depot Volumes” - details of depot activity
“SSA Update” - details of staff association activities
“Retirements” - Keith Bullard retiring after 31 years with Sainsbury’s
“25 Years of Service” - 11 employees have reached 25 years of service with Sainsbury’s
“25th Anniversary Gala Day” - details of celebration