In our latest Community Spotlight, we’re delighted to introduce Carol Staniford, a Bracknell native whose passion for supporting young people and building community connections has made a lasting difference. Through her career at Cadence and her role as a trustee for The Wayz Youth Group, Carol embodies what community spirit is all about. Can you
Bracknell BID organised a Basic Life Support Awareness Training Course at the Lightbox, Bracknell on 11th September 2025, delivered by Chris of the South Central Ambulance Charity. The session was designed to equip people in the workplace with the essential skills and confidence needed to save a life. Over the two-and-a-half-hour course, attendees from BID
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On Thursday 4th September 2025, Bracknell BID partnered with The Lexicon to host a free Jobs Fair in Princess Square Shopping Centre. The event brought together businesses from a wide range of sectors across Bracknell, providing job seekers with the opportunity to discuss their current roles, explore career aspirations, and identify suitable vacancies. It also
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For nearly four decades, Unit 42 Ltd has been a reliable presence in Bracknell, powering countless businesses, DIY projects and industrial jobs across the region. As an engineer’s merchant with a well-earned reputation for service and knowledge, not to mention access to an extensive product range, Unit 42 is a proud member of the Bracknell
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Located at the heart of Bracknell’s thriving Western Business Area, KCP is an energetic and creative IT services firm that’s redefining how hospitality businesses operate—making them smarter, more efficient, and more environmentally responsible. With its global headquarters on Downmill Road and a European operations base in Estonia, KCP provides cutting-edge smart energy and automation solutions
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As part of Bracknell BID’s Community Spotlight campaign, we’re proud to celebrate individuals working in the BID area who go above and beyond through charity, community, or volunteer efforts. This month, we spoke with Darren Prior from Dell Technologies – a long-time professional in Bracknell who brings not only technical expertise to a global tech
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With a proud history spanning over 35 years, ILX Group stands at the forefront of the digital learning and professional development industry. Known for delivering transformative training solutions, ILX empowers individuals and businesses worldwide by offering a broad spectrum of high-quality courses – from technical certifications and leadership development to essential soft skills training. Their
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Tell us a little bit about you and your companyI am the Building Manager of The Lightbox, a multi-let office building on Willoughby Road within the Southern Business Area. I’ve been working at The Lightbox since 2018. Can you give us some background to your working career?My career began in social care, where I started
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Tell us a little bit about you and your companyI work within the John Lewis Partnership, which comprises two divisions and has a strong presence on the high street. We operate over 250 Waitrose grocery stores and more than 30 department stores across the UK. Can you give us some background to your working career?I’ve
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Tell us a little bit about you and your company I am a Director at UK Business Advisors, where I provide business advice, coaching and mentoring to varying businesses in the BID area. Can you give us some background to your working career? I started my career at 16 as an apprentice technician with the
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