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Tuesday, 26 October 2010

Bastows and Investors in People



Bastows are proud to confirm that we have completed our assessment for the prestigious Investors in People standard.

Whilst we are awaiting the full report, we are thrilled to be able to share some initial feedback received from our assessor.



"Bastows has a fantastic culture that clearly underpins everything the business does."


"One thing you want is to make everyone feel like Family, and I've seen that you achieve that 100%."


"I haven't encountered a company quite like Bastows, that is so genuine in its aims and approach."


"You aim to make everyone feel like Family, and you certainly brought me in and made me feel that way."


"Thank you to all of your team for their honesty, openness and for making me so welcome."


Thank you to everyone who supported our application, who spoke with the assessor, and who has worked so hard over the past three years to enable us to get this far... we'll keep you all up to date as soon as we have further news.

Monday, 27 September 2010

NEWS: Bastows Board Appointments





We are pleased to share the news with the Family that Nancy Baker and Niki Rosenbaum have been appointed to the Board of Directors of Bastows, effective immediately.

This is in recognition of their continuous commitment to the Bastows Family and their constant endeavours beyond normal working practices to grow our business and guide us into the future. This also helps us in our ongoing succession strategy.

Nancy will take up the role of Finance Director, while Niki becomes Cultural Director.

We wish them well, and are confident that they will help us continue to grow, develop and build for the future.

Thursday, 29 July 2010

What makes London special for you?


Yesterday on Facebook, we asked for our friends to tell us about their favourite bits of London, especially any 'secret' places that make the City special.


Niki started us off by posting that Bankside, Postmans' Park and Borough Market all have a place in her heart, and that the Bobby Moore statue at Wembley Stadium makes her proud!

Andrew Kerr posted The Market Porter in Borough market, best pub in Britain...can almost see it from my office....hmmm getting thirsty!!

(That is a great pub and always busy!)

Amanda Bastow loves crossing the river at night in a taxi

Stephen McGrane is enamoured of the dolphin lamp posts on the South Bank and that white deco building with a clock on opposite bank

Praful Varsani added Golders Hill Park. Has small zoo, kids play park, tennis courts, and woodland. Great pubs around corner, Spaniards Inn and the Bull&Bush to our list.

Jon Harper professed to be a fan of HMS Belfast.

Niki asked if anyone had ever been on the river cruise from Westminster to Greenwich? It's a unique and brilliant way to see the sights, including hidden bits of London that you'd otherwise miss.

Nancy has been on the boat trip at night and says that London looks magical with all the bridges, Westminster and Canary Wharf lit up.

We'll carry this one on I think, there are some great suggestions coming through, and today we've asked our younger members to share what they love about London.

We'll keep you posted!

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Bastows brochures now available


Bastows brochures go live

The brand new Bastows brochures are released his week, featuring company information, images of our beautiful projects, details of our awards and accreditations and key datafor clients, residents and anyone interested in who we are, what we do, and the unique way we do it.


We are really excited as this has truly been a family project, with everyone adding their own unique touches and ideas so the amazing Bastows spirit shines through on every page.


If you'd like to receive a copy of the brochure in eiher A4 or A5 format, please just comment below, email us a mail@bastows.co.uk, or pick up the phone to 01372 363 353- we'd love to hear from you.

Wednesday, 16 June 2010

World Cup results updated on our Twitter feed

Hi all

Just an update, all WC fixture scores and updates on the sweep will appear on our Facebook and Twitter pages- follow us and join our pages, and keep up to speed on scores, news, competitive chat, cakes...

... and who’s over the moon and who’s as sick as a parrot, Brian!

Bastows on Facebook and Twitter- join in!

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