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A tasty debrief 🍲 Another successful marketing meeting complete with our valued client, Environtec Limited. We treated ourselves to a well-earned lunch as a team just down the road at one of our favourite places, The Lion Inn. Taking time to recharge and connect outside of the office always helps us stay creative and focused. It’s true what they say, the best type of work is when it doesn’t feel like work at all! #team #creativity #marketing #beatsamealdeal

When the heat finally hits you... With the heat and holidays slowing things down this August, it's a perfect opportunity to step back and focus on working on your business rather than just in it. Remember, not all productive work looks like 'work'—strategising, reflecting, and refining can be just as valuable. It’s a great time to revisit marketing strategies and plan for the months ahead.   Of course, resting and staying ‘cool’ like Ted, is also very important! 😂

A farewell to 'The Knife Angel'   This weekend saw the iconic ‘Knife Angel’ depart from the top of our high street. It seems more poignant than ever to help spread the message of what the sculpture is about. Made from over 100,00 seized blades, it was created to highlight the negative effects of violent behaviour and the need for social change. The thought-provoking piece has been in Southend for the last month, and will continue its tour of the country. To find out more you can visit the official knife angel page: https://lnkd.in/eM48Yq47   Southend-on-Sea City Council British Ironwork Centre #Southend #KnivesOverLives #KnifeAngelSouthend

It's staples this week on the list...if you're able to make any food donations we'd really appreciate ⤵️ 🍪 Packets of biscuits 🥫Tinned food such as meat, vegetables 🚻 Feminine products 🥣 Cereals ☕️ Coffee 🍝 Big bags of pasta If you can add a few of these to your trolley and add them to our stock we'd be very grateful 🙏 You can also donate https://lnkd.in/e5AQ-yhH or click now to donate via Paypal: https://lnkd.in/etD_t2Dc

Take the Stage shines in its 7th year! 💃   This weekend, we had the chance to go and support the seventh instalment of ‘Take The Stage’ at the Cliffs Pavilion. It was a great evening celebrating the best of young talent throughout Essex, giving local dance and musical theatre schools an opportunity to perform on the big stage. All of the performances were fantastic and each bought something different and special. Although we may be a bit biased, the show really is a testament to the hard work, vision and dedication of the TTS Team. Well done, Amy Burrows and everyone involved. 💕   Read more about how we have and continue to support ‘Take the Stage’ here: https://lnkd.in/efDMBKiK #southend #TakeTheStage #CliffsPavilion #team

Teeing off for a great cause ⛳️   Last week we enjoyed a great day at the Essex Wildlife Trust’s Charity Golf Day. Our long-standing clients, Brown & Carroll (London) Ltd, kindly invited us to be part of their team. It was a great opportunity to play some golf, have fun, and support Essex Wildlife Trust's conservation efforts. A big thank you to everyone involved! #CharityGolfDay #EssexWildlife #team #clients Steven Silk Tony Burrows Garry Smith Charlie Jowers

Starting the week with a Photoshoot! 📸    Yesterday we had our first photoshoot for our client, Leyton Group. As part of their rebrand, we captured new professional headshots and highlighted their in-house services and factory. We also welcomed Emily, a local university student to gain some hands-on experience of the industry. Here's her take on the day:   “Attending the shoot gave me a great insight into one of the many ways Garda help clients with their brand image. It was really interesting to see the team’s vision come to life during the shoot. I really enjoyed the experience.”   #photography #team #experience

We're welcoming more guests through our doors than ever currently, including those who haven't visited before. This means we're providing more meal packs and the food bank is busier. Here are just some of the items we'd love this month ⬇️ 💙 Do you have any new, unused gifts at home you can donate to our Father's Day gift day? Father's Day in this weekend, and we're inviting children to come in on Thursday to choose a gift for their dad. Gift sets, chocolates ...help treat a dad this Father's Day 💤 It may be warmer (finally) but it's still chilly at night, so we do need preloved sleeping bags if you're having a clear out before camping season. Roll mats and backpacks are also welcome 🥫 Tinned non-perishables including tinned vegetables, sweetcorn, tomatoes You can find out how to donate items on our website, and if you'd like to make a monetary donation you can do so here: https://lnkd.in/e5AQ-yhH or click now to donate via Paypal: https://lnkd.in/etD_t2Dc

Look good, get noticed, be on-brand!    Brand guidelines can provide a clear roadmap for your brand’s visual identity, tone and messaging. They ensure consistency across all materials, establishing a strong and unified brand presence.    Don’t underestimate the power of a well-defined set of brand guidelines. It’s a solid foundation for building brand recognition, trust and loyalty. It’s also handy when outsourcing things like signage, clothing or livery to ensure everything is uniform across the board and you don’t end up with some odd-looking versions of your logo! #tip #branding #guidelines Leyton Group

Let small updates add up to a BIG impact! ✨ Is your website feeling outdated but you don’t have the appetite for a complete overhaul? It’s amazing how small updates can breathe new life into your online presence. From modernising design elements, streamlining your navigation or refreshing your photography, these small changes can have a big impact on how users perceive and interact with your brand. We have recently done all of the above for our client London Drywall Ltd. Managing Director - John Conway said: “Our website refresh has given us an updated and vibrant look with a modern feel. Our most recent projects are now on display making the website more relevant for those that visit it. Garda are always extremely helpful and on hand to give assistance where required. We would not hesitate to recommend Garda and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.” #refresh #website #impact #feedback