Check-in @ Stansted, the annual regional business exhibition organised by the Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce launched their 2020 event at the Novotel London Stansted Airport Hotel. Sponsors already signed up include London Stansted Airport (MAG), Uttlesford District Council, Global Radio and T6 International.
The expo will be making a return to the Novotel London Stansted Airport Hotel for the 2nd year running on St George’s Day, April 23rd 2020.
Open to the general public, visitors can come along for FREE to meet with a wide variety of businesses on the day between the hours of 9 am and 2.30 pm.
The event will close to the general public at 2.30 pm to allow exhibitors the chance to network over lunch – which is new for 2020.
David Lewy, Head of Public Affairs and Partnerships at London Stansted Airport, said:
“We’re delighted to supporting the Stansted Airport Chamber of Commerce’s Check-In @ Stansted for a seventh year – it is a vital opportunity for local businesses to exhibit their products and services. London Stansted has real momentum, and given the strong economic performance of our region, our available runway capacity and investment in new facilities, the future for passengers and businesses is very bright. 2020 is going to be a really exciting year for Stansted Airport and the region, and we want to ensure that local businesses are benefitting from the opportunities our success presents.”
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..... BUT IT DIDN’T PUT A DAMPNER ON THE 1ST EVER SACC CORPORATE CHAIRTY SHEILD SPORTS EVENT IN SUPPORT OF THE ESSEX POLICE RETIRED DOGS FUND.
Following the success of the SACC annual Check-in @ Stansted Business Expo back in June, we decided to continue the fundraising activity for ourl charity of choice – the Essex Police Retired Dogs Fund, by holding the FIRST ever SACC Charity Shield Sports Day back in August 2019 at Thremhall Park, Bishop’s Stortford for the corporate market.
Pouring down with rain, 4 out of the 5 registered teams managed to take part in various activities including the egg and spoon, sack, 3 legged, water, dressing up and doughnut eating races, with winning the annual SACC Charity Shield in mind.
Aimed at the corporate market as part of a team building / business networking afternoon, amongst those taking part in the sports day included MGM Clinics (MGM Allstars team), London Stansted Airport (Scrambled Legs), Nockolds Solicitors (Team Nockolds) and Stansted Airports Fire & Rescue Service (Big Buns and Small Guns).
Refereed by PC Mark Webster and PC Hayley Peeks from the Essex Police Dog Section, with Police Dog Holly making a special appearance, each team competed in the challenges, trying to rack up the fastest time on the board.
The final result came down to a tie breaker between local Solicitors - Team Nockolds and Big Buns and Small Guns -Stansted Airport’s Fire & Rescue Service, with the overall winner announced as Big Buns and Small Guns who just piped Nockolds to the post by running around a pole 10 times, feeling very dizzy and then kicking a ball in the fastest time!
SACC's Julie Budden said: "Everyone who attended and took part in the event on the day were such great sports! It really was a scream watching businesses compete to be crowned the overall winner on the day. In addition to the teams taking part, we welcomed over 35 attendees who all got to enjoy an afternoon of networking with FUN in mind. A BBQ was served for all to enjoy, as well as pimms, beer and tea and coffee (which was thoroughly enjoyed by lots of wet people). I’d like to say a special thank you to our members LPL Construction, Live Financial and Mantle Business Centres for sponsoring this fantastic event, as well as everyone who helped on the day, attended and donated to this fantastic charity - where in total we managed to raise £560 on the day.
Here is what some of those taking part had to say:
Georgiana Bellenger from EmployAssist and part of the Nockolds team:
“Just wanted to thank you for a great afternoon. Despite the weather (and our initial trepidation for sports day!), team Nockolds really enjoyed ourselves (we SO nearly won!). I particularly enjoyed the police dog display at the end”.
Alex Smith from London Stansted Airport Aerozone:
“Thank you for organising yesterday’s event, we all had great fun, even with the rain! There’s a few of us with sore legs in the office today!”
Visitors on the day were also privy to a dog demo by working Essex Police Dog – Vin and others, handled by PC Nick Hayter. The demo including finding, locating and chasing the villain.
Kyle Newman from move Beyond a visitor on the day commented: “Thanks for all your hard work yesterday Julie! A good time was had by all despite the weather”.
Next years’ SACC charity shield day has already been set to Thursday 2nd July 2020. The venue will be announced shortly. We are now registering teams for next year, so if you and your business think that you can beat Big Buns and Small Guns – then sign up today! The cost of putting a team in is £80 plus VAT with proceeds going towards the charity. Please contact Julie on 01279 870 064 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Further information on the Essex Police Retired Dogs Fund can be found online at http://www.essexretiredpolicedogs.uk/
If you’d like to sponsor the event, please get in touch with Julie direct also on 01279 870 064 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
“BE STRONG. BE BRAVE and GO BEYOND.” Cristiano Ronaldo
If you are a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo then we have an opportunity for you!
Following our recent fundraising events in aid of the Essex Police Retired Dogs Fund, the first of which was at the Check-in @ Stansted Business Expo back in June and more recently the first ever SACC Charity Shield Sports Event last week (which was won by “Big Buns and Little Guns” - Stansted Airport’s Fire & Rescue service), we now have one final leg of our campaign for 2019 and are asking YOU to get involved and help us raised just a bit more for this well deserving charity.
It is time to give something back to those courageous K9 officers who have looked after us in and around Essex.
We’re offering you a chance to win an authentic signature of Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus FC which was kindly donated by Backdrop Promotions at our recent Check-in @ Stansted business expo.
We are currently running a silent auction to help raise money for the charity. Bidding is open with a minimum starting bid of £100. The auction closes on Friday 30th August 2019 (so get in quick) and the lucky winner will be notified on Monday 2nd September. Buyer collects.
If you would like to take part – all you have to do is drop me a line with your highest bid to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before it's too late!
Good Luck!
As Ronaldo says – these dogs have to be strong, brave and go beyond!
Come and join in the fun and frolics of SACCs Old School Sports Day – including egg-and-spoon and three-legged races – in support of Essex Police Dogs, with a chance to win the 2019 Charity Shield (or the wooden spoon!) for your firm or organisation.
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The event (ticket only), takes place at Thremall Park, Start Hill on Wednesday 14 August will be a great opportunity to network and make new connections with fellow professionals over a cool drink and a bite from the barbeque. Teams already signed up include Nockolds Solicitors, EmployAssist, LPL Construction, London Stansted Airport, (including the airport’s Fire & Rescue Service) and MGM Clinics. If you are interested in entering a team, contactThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. without delay! The sports will be refereed by Police Dogs Buddy and Holly and their handlers PC Mark Webster and PC Hayley Peek. There will also be a live demo by the Essex Police Dog Unit who’ll be bringing along current K9 officers to show you how they chase and catch villains – v olunteers anyone? Julie Budden, Chair of the Stansted Chamber of Commerce says “This is a charity I am extremely fond of. I personally get to know the working dogs and the vital role they and their handlers play in keeping our airport, staff and airport safe, as well as out in the Essex community. I have no doubt that everyone who buys a ticket will have a great afternoon!”
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This is a ticket only event, so to get yours click here..... before it’s too late. All proceeds go to support the Essex Retired Police Dogs charity.The event is kindly sponsored by LPL Construction, Live Financial and Mantle Business Centres. |
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