'Journal', May 2014

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• INSIDE
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  INSIDE . 03145TH BIRTHDAY: A GREAT PLACE WHERE PEOPLE LOVE TO WORK AND SHOP To mark our special birthday, colleagues tell us what being part of the Sainsbury’s team means to them. 08THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Our Be Good to...

• Quick word
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  Quick word It’s been 145 years since John and Mary Ann Sainsbury opened the doors of our first shop in London’s Drury Lane, probably not suspecting that the company would grow to more than 1,000 stores today. It’s a...

• Why is Sainsbury’s a great placewhere people love to work and shop?
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  where people love to work and shop? “Our new modern depot is so efficient. We can see what needs to be done and pull together as a team to achieve our goals. We push forward together. The future is exciting!” Ian Moody,...

• 145th anniversary special report
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  145th anniversary special report “I love the thought that goes into the fundraising here at Rye Park. Everyone pulls together for charity and it really feels like a fantastic team effort.” “Everyone buys into the values...

• THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW IN MAY  How we’re supporting British farmers, there’s a great book offer for Father’s Day and we’ve launched a new online...
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  a new online site. YOU CAN GIVE YOUR DAD A GREAT READ Our Be Good to Yourself range is 15 years old this month – and to celebrate, we’re giving it a makeover. The packaging is being updated to show off the key health...

• How things have changed
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  changed How was life different for colleagues in years gone by? To mark the occasion of our 145th birthday, we took a dip into The Sainsbury Archive to find out what their roles were like – and compare them to those of some...

• Why not give them a try?
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  them a try? We want our colleagues and customers to try our by Sainsbury’s range because they offer great value without compromising on quality. But you don’t have to take our word for it. Wholegrain mini wheats, by...

• Your news
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  At a glance SPORT RELIEF IN NUMBERS CANVEY ISLAND Congratulations to Adam Hepworth. He’s taken the first step towards achieving his burning ambition to become a firefighter by passing his phase 1 training. Adam was inspired...

• Your news
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  CHESTER 4 ZONE Journal 17 SOUTH ANDOVER REGION 29 More than 30 colleagues from the region came to the rescue recently when they helped refurbish the Southampton Hospital broadcasting station. The enthusiastic group wasted no...

• Take a break
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  Take a break Puzzles, prizes & more StyleSOS VICTORIA MACKAY FROM THE TU TEAM AT COVENTRY STORE SUPPORT CENTRE ANSWERS YOUR FASHION QUESTIONS. IN TIME FOR THE WORLD CUP! Dear Hannah, Vintage and Retro inspired clothes have...

• Our people
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  Our people Email: thejournal@44communications.co.uk Text: 80800 starting with the word JOURNAL Post: The Journal, Somerset House, Clarendon Place, Royal Leamington Spa CV32 5QN Get in touch If you have a story for Our people send...