Our News, Page 6

James Robertshaw at Bolton Food & Drink Festival

by Matthew Garnett

The 11th Bolton Food and Drink Festival was a huge success with record-breaking numbers descending on the town centre. There were demos from a number of top TV chefs including John Torode, Masterchef winner Simon Wood and festival favourite, James Martin.

Unleashing the power of light

by James Robertshaw

When you’re considering the interior design of a room, whether a restaurant or bar, office space or your front room, it can be easy to choose blinds or drapes based purely on their style and aesthetic value.

The Wonder of Fabrics

by Matthew Garnett

When it comes to fabric, the North has a rich history of textile production and innovation. This history dates back to 1781 when Richard Arkwright opened the world’s first steam-driven textile mill in Manchester.

How to Judge a Building – by RIBA

by James Robertshaw

The RIBA Awards are the most rigorously judged prizes for architectural excellence in the UK, with the winning buildings then eligible for the prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize. On July 14th, the shortlist for the 2016 RIBA Stirling Prize for the UK’s best new building was announced.

How we do it... Gill and the big awnings.

by James Robertshaw

At James Robertshaw all our awnings and blinds are manufactured by hand at our HQ in Bolton. Thanks to some recent funding from Regional Growth Fund and Textile Growth Programme through Business Growth Hub, we have invested in a brand new machine.

Meet… Richard Higham

by Matthew Garnett

Richard is our Production Manager and one of our longest serving members of staff. He joined us in May 1980 as a vertical louvre blind manufacturer and has worked his way through the business to become Production Manager.

Happy Commercial and Leisure Awnings Clients

by James Robertshaw

We've been working with some wonderful clients over the past year in the commercial and leisure sector. Our range of commercial awnings and blinds are planned, produced and fitted by our great team here at James Robertshaw.

Restaurant Awnings: Can you experience 30% increase in turnover?

by Matthew Garnett

Who knew that restaurant awnings could significantly improve overall turnover? It's agreed that many restaurateurs miss out on information about this simple change to their business which can make big dividends in the future by up to 30% on average.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Nigel Sharrock

by Matthew Garnett

At the recent 2016 BBSA Presidents’ Ball, Nigel Sharrock, Managing Director of James Robertshaw, was presented with the BBSA Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his significant contribution to the BBSA and the wider industry.

Employee celebrates 30 years of service!

by Matthew Garnett

On the 16th July 2009 our 2nd longest serving team member, after Nigel Sharrock, Dave Mayoh, celebrated 30 years service in the employment of James Robertshaw! An integral member of the team, Dave is responsible for the manufacture of all PVC cover and zip products.