DriveMyCarHome.co.uk has had a very busy week with multiple radio station appearances.
We’ve been to the lovely Melton Mowbray radio station, BBC radio Leicester, Leicester sound and Heart FM all in the space of a week.
Hopefully you heard us at some point! And we are very excited about the shape of things to come.
Stay tuned!
Friday, 30 July 2010
Thursday, 22 July 2010
DriveMyCarHome recieves an award!
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk are being rewarded for their hard work by being awarded with a certification from the Leicester Education and Business Company for helping young people in education to develop the skills needed to prepare them for a strong working future.
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk encourages students to learn new skills whilst embarking on work placements within the company in the hope that these opportunities will stand them in good stead for the future. In this competitive jobs environment students are often asked for skills and yet not given the opportunity to learn them. DriveMyCarHome.co.uk helps combat this and tries to give budding students a chance to get on the ladder to success.
There work was rewarded recently by the Leicester Education and Business Company who, since 1992, has managed links between schools, colleges and companies, so that young people, aged 5-19 learn more about business and working life.
Let’s hope there are many more awards like this in the future as DriveMyCarHome.co.uk continuously strive to help students and graduates.
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk encourages students to learn new skills whilst embarking on work placements within the company in the hope that these opportunities will stand them in good stead for the future. In this competitive jobs environment students are often asked for skills and yet not given the opportunity to learn them. DriveMyCarHome.co.uk helps combat this and tries to give budding students a chance to get on the ladder to success.
There work was rewarded recently by the Leicester Education and Business Company who, since 1992, has managed links between schools, colleges and companies, so that young people, aged 5-19 learn more about business and working life.
Let’s hope there are many more awards like this in the future as DriveMyCarHome.co.uk continuously strive to help students and graduates.
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Pernod Ricard to use Facebook in anti drink-driving campaign
Pernod Ricard UK is to use social networking sites to target 18 to 24-year-old drivers in the the latest phase of its Accept Responsibility campaign.
Its latest aim is to help reduce drink driving amongst young adult consumers by using banner ads on sites such as Facebook and MSN Messenger at specific times when they are making social plans for the weekend or evening.
Jean-Manuel Spriet, chief executive officer, Pernod Ricard UK, said: "We recognise that drink driving continues to be a problem amongst young adults in the UK. We also recognise that the drinks industry and the government must collectively continue to do all we can to urge responsible drinking. By using social networking sites at key times of the day, we trust the message will impact both drivers and passengers when they are planning social events."
The total online ad campaign will deliver around 11.4 million impressions and feature a click through option to the campaign's website.
Previous phases of the campaign have addressed binge drinking and under-age drinking.
The full article can be found at: http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/news-headlines/9274-pernod-ricard-to-use-facebook-in-anti-drink-driving-campaign.html
Its latest aim is to help reduce drink driving amongst young adult consumers by using banner ads on sites such as Facebook and MSN Messenger at specific times when they are making social plans for the weekend or evening.
Jean-Manuel Spriet, chief executive officer, Pernod Ricard UK, said: "We recognise that drink driving continues to be a problem amongst young adults in the UK. We also recognise that the drinks industry and the government must collectively continue to do all we can to urge responsible drinking. By using social networking sites at key times of the day, we trust the message will impact both drivers and passengers when they are planning social events."
The total online ad campaign will deliver around 11.4 million impressions and feature a click through option to the campaign's website.
Previous phases of the campaign have addressed binge drinking and under-age drinking.
The full article can be found at: http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/news-headlines/9274-pernod-ricard-to-use-facebook-in-anti-drink-driving-campaign.html
Monday, 12 July 2010
Tigers fan raises money for the Matt Hampson Trust
A young Leicester Tigers fan is to cut off his hair in aid of the Matt Hampson Trust at one of the club's summer Rugby Courses.
Jared Milligan been growing his hair for the last four years. The 12-year-old, from Derehem in Norfolk, has now decided to cut his locks for charity when the Tigers Rugby Course comes to Swaffham RUFC from July 26-30.
Jared plans to get his dramatic haircut on the final day of the course with the help of Dereham barbers Dads & Lads to raise money for the Matt Hampson Trust. He will also send the hair to a cancer charity to make into wigs.
Speaking on the Leicester Tigers website, His father, Ian, chairman of the youth section at Swaffham RUFC, said Jared's fund-raising effort has already gained support from the rugby community, including All Black great Jonah Lomu.
"It was by following Matt's progress and other fund-raising activities that Jared came up with the idea of having his haircut off to raise some funds," Ian said. "He will be doing it in front of his mates on the Tigers Rugby Course at Swaffham RUFC on 30 July and is hoping to raise a significant amount of money for what is an excellent cause.
"As ever the rugby community is already supporting him with numerous Tigers supporters donating and there have been messages of support coming from figures across the game, including Jonah Lomu who mentioned Jared's fund-raising on his Twitter account."
To support Jared and to make a donation visit www.justgiving.com/mophead-gets-a-haircut
For more information on Tigers Rugby Courses click here and for more information on the Matt Hampson Trust visit www.matthampson.co.uk
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is an official affiliate to Leicester Tigers.
Jared Milligan been growing his hair for the last four years. The 12-year-old, from Derehem in Norfolk, has now decided to cut his locks for charity when the Tigers Rugby Course comes to Swaffham RUFC from July 26-30.
Jared plans to get his dramatic haircut on the final day of the course with the help of Dereham barbers Dads & Lads to raise money for the Matt Hampson Trust. He will also send the hair to a cancer charity to make into wigs.
Speaking on the Leicester Tigers website, His father, Ian, chairman of the youth section at Swaffham RUFC, said Jared's fund-raising effort has already gained support from the rugby community, including All Black great Jonah Lomu.
"It was by following Matt's progress and other fund-raising activities that Jared came up with the idea of having his haircut off to raise some funds," Ian said. "He will be doing it in front of his mates on the Tigers Rugby Course at Swaffham RUFC on 30 July and is hoping to raise a significant amount of money for what is an excellent cause.
"As ever the rugby community is already supporting him with numerous Tigers supporters donating and there have been messages of support coming from figures across the game, including Jonah Lomu who mentioned Jared's fund-raising on his Twitter account."
To support Jared and to make a donation visit www.justgiving.com/mophead-gets-a-haircut
For more information on Tigers Rugby Courses click here and for more information on the Matt Hampson Trust visit www.matthampson.co.uk
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is an official affiliate to Leicester Tigers.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Jobless chef admits drink-drive rap
Article published by the Daily Gazette today.
AN unemployed chef was caught drink-driving after a night out watching football and clubbing with friends in Colchester.
Simon Smith, 20, of Chapel Lane, West Bergholt, was caught by police driving his Vauxhall Corsa along East Hill, in Colchester.
He was pulled over by police, acting on a tip-off that he was drunk, at 2.10am, on June 28.
Smith was found to have 57 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
The legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
Smith admitted the offence at Colchester Magistrates’ Court, on Monday.
The court heard Smith had been drinking in Yates Wine Bar and had ended up going on to Liquid & Envy nightclub.
Paul Baker, mitigating, told the court the chef had gone out to watch a football match and was talked into staying out afterwards by friends.
Mr Baker said: “Because of his limited income it is very rare for him to go out at all and this was the first time in a long while.
“He ended up meeting up with some college friends and they paid for him to get in to Liquids and bought him some drinks inside the club.”
Chairman of the bench David Druitt ordered Smith to pay a £75 fine, £40 towards court costs and a £15 surcharge.
He was also banned from driving for 16 months.
AN unemployed chef was caught drink-driving after a night out watching football and clubbing with friends in Colchester.
Simon Smith, 20, of Chapel Lane, West Bergholt, was caught by police driving his Vauxhall Corsa along East Hill, in Colchester.
He was pulled over by police, acting on a tip-off that he was drunk, at 2.10am, on June 28.
Smith was found to have 57 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
The legal limit is 35 microgrammes.
Smith admitted the offence at Colchester Magistrates’ Court, on Monday.
The court heard Smith had been drinking in Yates Wine Bar and had ended up going on to Liquid & Envy nightclub.
Paul Baker, mitigating, told the court the chef had gone out to watch a football match and was talked into staying out afterwards by friends.
Mr Baker said: “Because of his limited income it is very rare for him to go out at all and this was the first time in a long while.
“He ended up meeting up with some college friends and they paid for him to get in to Liquids and bought him some drinks inside the club.”
Chairman of the bench David Druitt ordered Smith to pay a £75 fine, £40 towards court costs and a £15 surcharge.
He was also banned from driving for 16 months.
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Award-winning Leicester business defies employer’s 2:1 trend
Award-winning business, DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is offering a helping hand to graduates struggling to get jobs. With recent reports by the BBC that more than three quarters of employers require at least a 2:1 grade, DriveMyCarHome.co.uk are bucking this trend. DriveMyCarHome.co.uk are looking to support graduates of all grades in the hope of supporting them in this difficult jobs climate.
Owner Vimal Chaun wants to give all graduates the opportunity to succeed, “I was lucky enough to be employed fairly quickly after I graduated in the late 90’s, but saw many friends with degrees struggling to secure employment even though they had the qualifications because they lacked relevant experience. “
In an article written by the BBC, The Association of Graduate Recruiters says there are more graduates chasing fewer jobs - with vacancies down by 7%. Applications have also risen dramatically, with a reported average of 69 people applying to each graduate job advertised.
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is striving to help and is calling for graduates of all grades to apply and bring a fresh and dynamic element to its workforce by working together with De Montfort University to help graduates get experience.
Media studies student, Marie Gretton, graduated from De Montfort University two years ago, achieved a 2:1 yet still found it a struggle to find work, “Since leaving university I’ve found it very hard to get a job relevant to my degree. Most companies ask for lots of experience and yet are not willing to give you the chance to get it. Drivemycarhome.co.uk has given me the opportunity to put my degree to good use.”
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is a relatively new local business that wants to help reduce the number of drink-driving occurrences in Leicestershire by providing a safe and convenient ‘DriveMyCarHome’ service.
People who have had an alcoholic drink and do not want to leave their car parked unattended overnight away from the home can call on the company for help. A fully insured driver arrives on a unique foldable moped to collect the customer; the moped is folded up, placed into a protective back and then placed into the customer’s car boot.
The company driver then drives the customer home in their own vehicle. Once home, the moped is unfolded again and then driven away. The service provides the convenience of the car being parked outside the customer’s home ready for use the next day as well as helping to ensure people don’t drink and drive.
Having seen the difficulties graduates face when trying to find a job first hand, the director of the company, Vimal Chauhan, wants to help students get a foot on the ladder to kick-start successful careers of their own.
He said: “It’s even harder for students now with the current downturn with so many experienced people unemployed and looking work, and so graduates with very little or no experience are not getting that first step to employment in the real world.”
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is working with the graduate internship scheme managed by De Montfort University in the East Midlands. The University has successfully placed 58 graduates through the scheme since it began June 2009.
Coordinator Lisa Naik, encourages students to take part, ‘ The internship programme is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain paid experience of graduate level jobs and for companies to benefit from the knowledge and skills of graduates allowing them to drive their business forward’.
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is looking for a range of graduates for internships and work experience, who can offer a wide variety of skills from website development and graphic design to marketing and welcomes enquiries from talented graduates wishing to get a start their career.
For vacancy details or for more information please visit www.DriveMyCarHome.co.uk or email info@DriveMyCarHome.co.uk.
For details of graduate internships currently available at De Montfort University please contact Lisa Naik at lnaik@dmu.ac.uk
Owner Vimal Chaun wants to give all graduates the opportunity to succeed, “I was lucky enough to be employed fairly quickly after I graduated in the late 90’s, but saw many friends with degrees struggling to secure employment even though they had the qualifications because they lacked relevant experience. “
In an article written by the BBC, The Association of Graduate Recruiters says there are more graduates chasing fewer jobs - with vacancies down by 7%. Applications have also risen dramatically, with a reported average of 69 people applying to each graduate job advertised.
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is striving to help and is calling for graduates of all grades to apply and bring a fresh and dynamic element to its workforce by working together with De Montfort University to help graduates get experience.
Media studies student, Marie Gretton, graduated from De Montfort University two years ago, achieved a 2:1 yet still found it a struggle to find work, “Since leaving university I’ve found it very hard to get a job relevant to my degree. Most companies ask for lots of experience and yet are not willing to give you the chance to get it. Drivemycarhome.co.uk has given me the opportunity to put my degree to good use.”
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is a relatively new local business that wants to help reduce the number of drink-driving occurrences in Leicestershire by providing a safe and convenient ‘DriveMyCarHome’ service.
People who have had an alcoholic drink and do not want to leave their car parked unattended overnight away from the home can call on the company for help. A fully insured driver arrives on a unique foldable moped to collect the customer; the moped is folded up, placed into a protective back and then placed into the customer’s car boot.
The company driver then drives the customer home in their own vehicle. Once home, the moped is unfolded again and then driven away. The service provides the convenience of the car being parked outside the customer’s home ready for use the next day as well as helping to ensure people don’t drink and drive.
Having seen the difficulties graduates face when trying to find a job first hand, the director of the company, Vimal Chauhan, wants to help students get a foot on the ladder to kick-start successful careers of their own.
He said: “It’s even harder for students now with the current downturn with so many experienced people unemployed and looking work, and so graduates with very little or no experience are not getting that first step to employment in the real world.”
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is working with the graduate internship scheme managed by De Montfort University in the East Midlands. The University has successfully placed 58 graduates through the scheme since it began June 2009.
Coordinator Lisa Naik, encourages students to take part, ‘ The internship programme is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain paid experience of graduate level jobs and for companies to benefit from the knowledge and skills of graduates allowing them to drive their business forward’.
DriveMyCarHome.co.uk is looking for a range of graduates for internships and work experience, who can offer a wide variety of skills from website development and graphic design to marketing and welcomes enquiries from talented graduates wishing to get a start their career.
For vacancy details or for more information please visit www.DriveMyCarHome.co.uk or email info@DriveMyCarHome.co.uk.
For details of graduate internships currently available at De Montfort University please contact Lisa Naik at lnaik@dmu.ac.uk
Monday, 5 July 2010
Tip-off led officers to drink-driver
An article posted on the Leicester Mercury’s website details the arrest of a drink driver in Leicester recently.
According to the Leicester Mercury police lay in wait for drink-driver Nigel Jacobs when he pulled out of a pub car park.
Reportedly the officers had been tipped off that he had been drinking and was about to get behind the wheel.
A court heard officers followed Jacobs from the car park of the Greyhound pub, in Great Glen. He was stopped after a short distance as Jacobs' car was swerving across the A6 near the village.
Prosecutor Morag Lawrie told Harborough magistrates that Jacobs failed a roadside breath test.A second test at a police station revealed an alcohol level of 133mg per 100mls of breath. The legal limit is 35mg.
Jacobs (48), of Bramall Road, off Uppingham Road, Leicester, pleaded guilty to driving while over the legal alcohol limit on June 9.
He was banned from driving for three years.
Jacobs said he had started drinking after his wife died in September last year. He was also placed on a two-year community order with the condition of attending a drink impaired driver's programme.
According to the Leicester Mercury police lay in wait for drink-driver Nigel Jacobs when he pulled out of a pub car park.
Reportedly the officers had been tipped off that he had been drinking and was about to get behind the wheel.
A court heard officers followed Jacobs from the car park of the Greyhound pub, in Great Glen. He was stopped after a short distance as Jacobs' car was swerving across the A6 near the village.
Prosecutor Morag Lawrie told Harborough magistrates that Jacobs failed a roadside breath test.A second test at a police station revealed an alcohol level of 133mg per 100mls of breath. The legal limit is 35mg.
Jacobs (48), of Bramall Road, off Uppingham Road, Leicester, pleaded guilty to driving while over the legal alcohol limit on June 9.
He was banned from driving for three years.
Jacobs said he had started drinking after his wife died in September last year. He was also placed on a two-year community order with the condition of attending a drink impaired driver's programme.
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Drivers in drink limit slash plea
The common majority of motorists are backing moves to slash Britain's drink-drive limit despite claims by the Mirror newspaper that 40% don't know when they've reached the limit.
Legal expert Sir Peter North this month told transport ministers that a cut would save hundreds of lives.
According to the Mirror a RAC report shows 87% of motorists support a reduction - up from 50% last year. Yet only two in five know the drink-drive limit is 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood and half of women drivers are "unsure".
Despite this, 93% of female and 76% of male drivers support Sir Peter's call for a 50mg limit. And 46% want to see a total ban on drinkdriving, up from 35% in 2009.
It said: "Motorists' biggest concerns were people driving under the influence of drink or drugs, followed by using a mobile phone without a hands-free kit and driving without tax or insurance.''
The survey also revealed half of drivers aged 25 to 44 - along with 44% of older drivers want the over-70s to undergo regular tests.
Legal expert Sir Peter North this month told transport ministers that a cut would save hundreds of lives.
According to the Mirror a RAC report shows 87% of motorists support a reduction - up from 50% last year. Yet only two in five know the drink-drive limit is 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood and half of women drivers are "unsure".
Despite this, 93% of female and 76% of male drivers support Sir Peter's call for a 50mg limit. And 46% want to see a total ban on drinkdriving, up from 35% in 2009.
It said: "Motorists' biggest concerns were people driving under the influence of drink or drugs, followed by using a mobile phone without a hands-free kit and driving without tax or insurance.''
The survey also revealed half of drivers aged 25 to 44 - along with 44% of older drivers want the over-70s to undergo regular tests.
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