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Appointments
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HOMEBASE CHAIRMAN,
Gurth Hoyer Millar, announced
the following appointments
effective from the beginning of
this financial year.
Steve Bradbury, formerly
financial controller, has joined the Homebase board as... -
Contents Page
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PAge 2-4, 10
News
Pafe 5-7
Openings
— Worcester Homebase
— Lee Green
— Leicester Homebase
Page 8-9
The queens of cuisine — the cookery competition winners
Page 11-14
What do shares mean to you — a look at the history of... -
FRONTLINE
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FRONTLINE
THE DONATION of funds
for the National Gallery
extension may be a private
gift by the Sainsbury
brothers, Sir John, Simon
and Timothy, but it is natural
that we, as members of
the company, should feel
some sense... -
JS answers baby appeal
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JS answers baby appeal
Sir Roy Griffiths (right) views the new scanner. ON FEBRUARY 19, Sir Roy
Griffiths, deputy chairman and
managing director, presented St
Mary's Hospital, Manchester,
with a special Ultrasound... -
Sainsbury wing goes on view
03
Left to right — Simon Sainsbury, Jacob Rothschild, chairman of the gallery trustees, Robert Venturi, Sir John Sainsbury and Timothy Sainsbury.
Sainsbury wing goes on view ROBERT VENTURFs designs
for the Sainsbury
wing, a... -
Fire forces closure
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Fire forces closure
JS HAS ANNOUNCED that
Leytonstone branch will not reopen
for trade following a recent
fire there.
The decision not to re-open
was taken in view of the extensive
structural damage and the
length of time... -
HOMEBASE Leisure Club
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HOMEBASE Leisure Club
FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS
of the Homebase Holiday Club
Passport promotion, a new promotion,
known as Leisure Days,
was launched at the end of
March.
Upon spending £10 or more,
customers will be given a... -
JS cleans up
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JS cleans up
THE WINNERS of the 'Clean
Up Salisbury' poster competition
(see JSJ Jan/Feb 87) were
treated to tea at JS on April 13.
Salisbury manager, Michael
Goodman, played host and presented
the prizes to 13... -
Royal visit for Redhill
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Royal visit for Redhill
L to r: Mike Broomfield, the Duke of Gloucester and Norman Lake. REDHILL BRANCH was honoured
with a visit from His
Royal Highness, the Duke of
Gloucester on April 21.
The Duke was in Redhill... -
SavaCentre development
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SavaCentre development
Model of the new development at London Colney, alongside the M25.
Inset — most of the site is currently occupied by redundant industrial
buildings. SAVACENTRE has proposed
the redevelopment of a... -
Homebase opening—Worcester
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WORCESTER On the day Homebase came to town it
looked like the whole town came to
Homebase. A downpour welcomed the
new shoppers, but rain didn't stop play
when guests of honour at the preview
were Worcestershire County... -
Branch opening—Lee Green
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LEE GREEN
After an absence of over 20 years, JS
returned to trade in Lee Green. And it
certainly was a welcome return as
customers began queuing beneath the
glass canopy well before opening time. Opening date: 14 April... -
Homebase opening—Leicester
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LEICESTER Customers will be able to give the whole
house a facelift if they shop at Leicester. As
well as the vast array of DIY and garden
products, the store features a Vogue Carpet
department, the first in Homebase. 1. The... -
Delias JS Cooks of The Year
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Delias JS Cooks of The Year
MENU FOR SUSAN
Golden carrot soup with
wholemeal croutons
Grilled gingered trout
Steamed broccoli and almonds
Parsleyed new potatoes
Tomato, lemon, parsley garnish
Raspberry mousse Golden Carrot... -
Advertising awards
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Advertising awards
JS HAS RECEIVED two silver
awards and a commendation in
the 1987 Campaign Press Advertising
Awards.
Both the silver awards went to
Grapefruit'. It was picked as the
best food and non alcoholic
drink... -
Investing in Britain's future
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Investing in Britain's future
Two awards from David Sainsbury's Gatsby Charitable Foundation will boost British know-how
in the fields of engineering and plant sciences. The grants, which are to be used for long-term
research... -
THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY
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ON APRIL 27 it was announced
that David Sainsbury would give
£15 million to create an international
laboratory for research
into molecular plant pathology.
It is the largest private gift ever
made to the plant... -
From sinking snips to floating shares
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From sinking ships to floating shares
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Exploding the myths and explaining
the mysteries of the Stock Exchange
is a cause for which the Journal has
long been carrying a banner. But
never have stocks and shares... -
ENEMY AGENTS POISON MANCHESTER WATER
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ENEMY AGENTS POISON MANCHESTER WATER
THERE MUST BE easier ways
of enjoying yourself! So thought
four hardy nuts from head office
and their commander-in-chief,
Alan Gorham. The four — Doug
Carpenter, Richard... -
FANFARE FOR FAMILY DAY
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FANFARE FOR FAMILY DAY
THE FORTIES will come roaring
back on Family Day —
Sunday June 7.
To celebrate the SSA's 40th
birthday, the day is dedicated to
the flavour of the 40s.
Rationing may have been a
way of life 40... -
Tea for two thousand!
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Tea for two thousand!
Sir Robert Sainsbury attended the first reunion. Smiles and conversation after a hearty tea (above and below). WITH THE NUMBER of JS veterans
nudging 4,000 around half of that group met
at the 39th annual... -
Sport with a spring in its step
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Sport with a spring in its step
ON APRIL 5 the Dacorum
Sports Centre in Hemel
Hempstead played host to an
action packed SSA sports day
comprising table tennis, darts
and badminton competitions.
The darts competitions... -
News in brief
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news IN BRIEF THE SSA SHARED its 40th
birthday with some sick children
(above).
Following the Miss JS dinner
and dance in March, the
birthday cake was taken to the
Queen Elizabeth Hospital for
Children in East London.
Bill... -
Long ago in Lee Green
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Long ago in Lee Green
&
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HE OPENING of the new
Lee Green branch on April
14 was a nostalgic event for
John Evans, a JS veteran.
He remembered the old
shop at 145 Lee Road and
sent a photograph of it to chairman, Sir... -
Appointments
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Appointments
Derek Broughton, formerly manager
at Stockwell, has been
appointed manager of Sittingbourne.
Nicholas Filings, formerly
deputy manager at Hornchurch,
has been appointed manager of
Waltham Cross.
Alan Fearon,... -
Homebase Appointments
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Homebase Appointments
Brian Jones, formerly manager
at Watford, has been appointed
manager of Reading.
Gwynne Lewis, formerly
deputy manager at Walthamstow,
has been appointed manager
of Cardiff.
Mike McGlade,... -
Long service
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Long service
John Taylor, warehouse reception
manager at Northwich, has
completed 40 years with JS.
He joined the company at 128 Kilburn and in 1948, following
army service, rejoined JS at 177
Haverstock. John then... -
Obituary
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Obituary
Iris Hamilton, shift clerk at
Buntingford depot, died after a
long illness on March 2, aged 50.
She had been with the company
for 17 years.
Brenda Howse, senior supermarket
assistant at 68 Croydon,
died after a... -
Retirements
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Retirements
Malcolm Watkins, office manager
at Streatham office, has
retired after 36 years with JS.
He joined the company as
junior commercial trainee and after army service rejoined as
senior commercial trainee in
1954.... -
Feedback
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FEEDBACK
Home
help?
From: Stella Palmer, former
BPM Chichester.
Our company gives generously
to the arts etc, but has it ever
considered the benefits that similar
generosity would bring if
they acquired two or... -
Five good men and true
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Five good men and true
Rick Ackrill, meat manager at
Victoria, has- retired after 45
years with JS.
He began his career with the
company at 158 Catford and
then 193 Catford until his army
service. Rick returned to JS... -
BRUSH STROKES
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JUST AS THE traditional
springtime decorating season
begins, Homebase has launched a
new range of paints, available
from all stores.
There is a paint to suit almost
any job and the range includes-.
Vinyl silk and Vinyl Matt... -
CLEAN AND FRESH
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CLEAN AND FRESH
GET THE DAY OFF to a clean
start with a quick rub down with
a loofah and the new For Men
Showergel (79p, 200ml).
In a convenient 'hanging' tube,
Showergel (197 branches) has a
refreshing fragrance and may... -
PICK UP A PIE
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SERVE UP A treat for friends,
family or just for one w i t h
JS's new meat pies (from all
branches).
For the lone diner is Deep
Filled Steak and Kidney
Individual Pie (69p). It
consists of prime chunky steak and tender... -
STEPPING OUT
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FOR EVERYDAY or evening wear,
JS has a range of hosiery to suit
all occasions.
There are a number of new
shades in both tights (85p) and
stockings (65p) in the Colour
Schemes range. These include
powder blue, marshmallow... -
SUPER SALADS
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SUPER SALADS
JS HAS TWO new
salads to put life
back in the lettuce>
Sweetcorn Salad
(with red and green
peppers) and Brown
Rice Salad (with
onions, peanuts. sweetcorn and
sultanas) contain no
artificial colours...
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