DATE: 15/11/06

“A BRAND NEW YOU” SEMINAR HITS THE MARK

Tiverton based company Ken Whites, market leaders in golf signage, LAUNCHED a pioneering inspirational half-day seminar/workshop entitled “A Brand New You” aimed at local businesses and Golf Course Managers.   The event was held on the 8 November at Padbrook Park, Cullompton with businesses and Golf Clubs from all over the South West attending.  Guests were given tips and techniques to help them find their true potential in business and all areas of their life, including improving their game of golf! 

Quote by Chris White, General Manager of Ken Whites:

“The event was very lively and well received.  As a company we feel it is important to be creative in a competitive market and are constantly striving to be different and ‘stand out from the crowd”.  By organising and hosting this motivational seminar, we felt it was an innovative way to reach our clients and to introduce our company to new organisations.  A family run business, we are well known as a people company, and by holding this event we aimed to combine both education and fun - I suppose you could call it  ‘EnterTrainment’!!  The buzz in the room was wonderful and judging from the results and comments on the Evaluation Forms, we have found a winning formula.  Following this success, we will be looking to run similar events in the future.” 

Ken Whites, who specialise in brand development, signs, corporate clothing, design & print and website services, as well as full golf signage, organised the event, which involved interaction between guest speakers and the audience of more than 50.  The day aimed to have something for everyone and commenced with a welcome address from Chris Whites, General Manager, and Martyn Lane Golf Sales Manager of Ken Whites.

The day “teed” off with Dave Newbrook and Gary Scarsgill, senior management of Padbrook Park talking about the state-of-the-art facilities to be found at the hotel, including the covered driving range featuring the amazing power tee system.  Senior Golf Pro, Richard Coffin demonstrated the “frame” which is an aid to help golfers improve their golf swing   Martin Rogers the Commercial Manager of Tiverton Town Football Club then “kicked off the day “ with a potted history of his career and how the football club operates as a business, working closely with the local community.  Glen King, formerly a media spokesperson for Camelot, the Operators of “The National Lottery”, gave a presentation on today’s most powerful marketing tool in the business community, “The Art of Networking” with guests having the opportunity to practise the tips and techniques in the break out sessions. 

A fascinating session by Ann Ross, an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Master, one of only 25 in the world, focused on how you can dispel self-doubts and mental blocks utilising EFT techniques, which will give you peak performance, improving your game of golf and transform your life.  EFT is like acupuncture without the needles by utilising the fingertips. 

Quote by Ann Ross:

“Golf is a ‘mental’ game.   If you have limiting beliefs about your game or your performance, it will create mental blocks and self-doubt, and you may not always play or function to your true potential. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is the most powerful healing tool I have ever encountered, whether you are looking for peak sports performance, anxious about taking exams or nervous of public speaking, it can help in all areas of your business and personal life.   Through talking and doing some detective work we locate the triggers and literally tap them away, it’s like psychological acupuncture and when the blocks are removed, it can transform your life! 

During the event, there was also an opportunity for guests to try out their putting skills in a competition to “hit the target” with a free prize draw of a round of golf courtesy of Padbrook Park.

The Ken Whites team closed the proceedings with a light hearted sketch based on the Fawlty Towers series to show the audience the importance of good branding and signage to enhance the image of their company, with an Oscar winning performance by Martyn Lane, Golf Sales Manager, who played the parts of three characters.

The event culminated with a networking lunch, plus a prize draw for a weekend West Country break for two donated by Ken Whites and the opportunity to have free taster sessions with the Padbrook Park Golf Pros on the Driving Range.  Many guests took advantage of playing a round of golf in the afternoon to practice the techniques guests had learnt during the seminar.

If you are interested in attending future FREE seminar/workshops you can contact Ken Whites on T: 01884 253795 or email: angie@kenwhites.co.uk with your full contact details to register your interest.

Contact :

Chris White or Martyn Lane

Ken Whites

6 & 7 Twyford Units

Kennedy Way

Tiverton

EX16 6RZ

T: 01884 253795

F: 01884 251009

E: chris@kenwhitesigns.co.uk

W: www.kenwhites.co.uk

W: www.golf-signs.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS:

Ken White Signs was established in 1967 as a small family business. Years later, the company are extremely proud to still be operating as a family firm. The new generation family members have joined the business, alongside the independent and skilled workforce to create an ever-successful team.

Over this time, and with growing expertise, Ken White Signs has expanded its business proposition to offer a top quality service in a most professional manner. Moving into Golf Course Signage in 1999, their reputation is such that they are now one of the leading golf sign manufacturers and suppliers in the UK and the European market. 

The business produces all types of Tee Signs, Directional Signs and Information Signs to Car Park Signs, Club House Signs, Entrance Signs and Events Board Signs as well as scorecards.  All products are designed and manufactured with full consideration given to; quality, style, suitability and especially durability, helping to raise the profile and create a superb backdrop for any golf course.  Ken Whites supply golf courses all over the UK and continental Europe and are very proud of our client list, which includes St. Andrew’s and Gleneagles

Not simply sign manufacturers, the company will help you to define and plan your requirements according to your specific needs and budget.

Whether you are looking for a single sign or a full signage refurbishment, they have an experienced team to manage the project, from determining the specification and making an appropriate recommendation to manufacturing the signs and delivering them to you.  And, as almost all of the signs are manufactured in house, they have full control with regard to timescale and workmanship, ensuring your order is delivered in an appropriate manner to the highest quality standard.

Customer care is their top priority, having built a reputation by hard work, honesty and integrity striving at all times to provide customers with a personal service that is second to none. From the initial enquiry they aim to provide a fast and efficient approach to your queries and do their utmost to ensure you get the best service and quality products available, and in a timely fashion.

They pride themselves on their products and services being of a consistent high standard.  The manufacturing base, situated in the heart of Devon (South West of England), is capable of producing a wide variety of sign services.