StairSteady Christmas office opening times:
21st December-open as normal (9am-5pm)
22nd December-open as normal (9am-5pm)
23rd December-closed
24th December-closed
25th December-closed
26th December-closed
27th December-closed
28th December-emergencies only (answer machine)
29th December-emergencies only (answer machine)
30th December-emergencies only (answer machine)
31st December-emergencies only (answer machine)
1st January-closed
2nd January-closed
3rd January-closed
4th January-open as normal (9am-5pm)
We are not open much over Christmas as our manufacturers and fitters have a well deserved break, however we will have the phone on and answer machine (which we will be checking from the 28th-31st). we will also be checking our emails so you can email on either info@stairsteady.net or stairsteady@hotmail.co.uk
We hope you have a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year!
From Ruth and the StairSteady Team
Tuesday 14 December 2010
Monday 6 December 2010
Meet Rachael (yes another Rachael!)
1. Name
Rachael Dye, although outside of work I’m mostly Rae
2. Age
Sadly 31
3. What are you doing at StairSteady?
I’m working part time 9:30 till 3:45 most days although I do get to go on exciting trips to Glasgow and Birmingham for meetings and Exhibitions! I take care of most of the day to day office jobs and StairSteady sales as well as finding new leads for Ruth to follow up, as she is fabulous at the training, presentations and trade side of things J I’m also involved in developing a press pack and advertisments at the moment.
4. Why did you want to work at StairSteady?
I worked at StairSteady on a temporary basis after Rachel Kent left, it was only supposed to be until a replacement was found but i fell in love with my job! I wanted to work for a company that didn’t just care about making money out of people. I have a background in the NHS and wanted to do something that was working with people and as corney as it sounds making a difference to peoples lives. I also love how no one day is the same here, I can be answering phones and sending emails one day then at an exhibition and researching leads the next.
5. What do you want to get out of it?
I want to be a part of a team where each person is valued for what they bring and here at StairSteady that feels like it happens each day. I also want learn new skills, I love the challenge of doing new things. Last week i designed my first ever advert for a magazine, and although there was a fair bit of cursing my computer, I could sit back at the end of the day and see what I had acheived. I also get to meet some really genuinely interesting and nice people.
6. What are your strengths?
I think probably my dedication and perseverance are probably two of my strengths, I give 101% to everything I do. I’m also good at communicating with others and dealing with people in stressful situations.
7. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I have two young children at the moment so in 10 years time i hope that they will be at an age where we can do some travelling, there is so much of the world i would like to see. Career wise i’d love to be with StairSteady having watched it transform from the small company it is now to something much larger, I know though with Ruth as a Manager and Me here too it will still keep hold of all those things we both feel are so important such as the customer focus and the ethical and moral ideals with both value. Who knows maybe we might have trade partners in the
far- flung places so i can combine my two goals! J
8. How would your friends describe you?
As someone they can turn too when they need to be heard or need a hand with something, hopefully just as a good friend.
9. Describe yourself in three words
Reliable, dedicated and caring
10. Do you like to go to the gym? (queation courtesy of Eamonn Hunt)
I’d love to have the time and energy! With two young children and work I don;t get chance any more but when i get opportunity I love to go out into beauiful places and walk or climb.
11. What do you do in your spare time
Haha see above! No seriously when i get chance I love being outdoors walking and camping etc but I also love music and creative things like making my own jewelery.
12. What is your favourite thing about Sheffield?
I love the fact that there is something for everyone, whatever you are into. The botanical gardens and various parks and green spaces are beautiful. I spent some time near Endcliffe park and Eccleshall Road and just the variety of things on offer there are fabulous, I could shop have a cup of real coffe and organic food then feel virtuous by walking through the park afterwards!
13. Do you like cheese? Which ones? (queation courtesy of Eamonn Hunt)
I have to confess that cheese isn’t my favourite food but Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Red Winsor Cheese and Stilton with apricots and cranberries.
14. Favourite Film
These days its mostly Disney with the kids, but some of them are quite good! I do like a good Murder Mystery or Cop drama though. I’m really looking forward to seeing The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo now its out.
15. Favourite food
I’m Vegetarian and I love berries, nearly all fruit and vegetables and things like cuos cous, brown rice, quinoa etc. I cook quite a lot so i often make stir fries, roast meditteranean vegetables and tagines etc.. as long as its fairly healthy then i’m happy!
16. Favourite Band
I love loads of different kinds of music, at the moment i’m listening to a lot of Pink, Florence and the Machine, Lady GaGa, My Chemical Romance.. but i’m also into the Beetles, Queen & Classical. All sorts really J
17. Favourite Shop
Oh hard choice.. I love Lush. For Clothes I have to go where they do a short range! I do like Top Shop, River Island and Next but you can’t beat Primark and New Look for a Bargin
18. Favourite Place
I fell in Love with Granada when i went out there for a relatives wedding, just to be able to walk on a deserted beach and snorkle before breakfast was amazing, it was also the one and only time I have seen the rainforest which I loved. Closer to home though i love the coast at places like Whitby, I like Manchester and Leeds for city life but nothing beats the peak district for the scenery and walking.
19. Favourite Sweets
Flying Saucers! Oh and a really high cocoa solids Dark Chocolate, Fair Trade though.
20. Tell us something that we would never think about you.
Ooh now what to tell when my boss will read this..! I have a little box full of earings as I only ever wear one of each set.. I also have Grade 5 Piano.
Rachael Dye, although outside of work I’m mostly Rae
2. Age
Sadly 31
3. What are you doing at StairSteady?
I’m working part time 9:30 till 3:45 most days although I do get to go on exciting trips to Glasgow and Birmingham for meetings and Exhibitions! I take care of most of the day to day office jobs and StairSteady sales as well as finding new leads for Ruth to follow up, as she is fabulous at the training, presentations and trade side of things J I’m also involved in developing a press pack and advertisments at the moment.
4. Why did you want to work at StairSteady?
I worked at StairSteady on a temporary basis after Rachel Kent left, it was only supposed to be until a replacement was found but i fell in love with my job! I wanted to work for a company that didn’t just care about making money out of people. I have a background in the NHS and wanted to do something that was working with people and as corney as it sounds making a difference to peoples lives. I also love how no one day is the same here, I can be answering phones and sending emails one day then at an exhibition and researching leads the next.
5. What do you want to get out of it?
I want to be a part of a team where each person is valued for what they bring and here at StairSteady that feels like it happens each day. I also want learn new skills, I love the challenge of doing new things. Last week i designed my first ever advert for a magazine, and although there was a fair bit of cursing my computer, I could sit back at the end of the day and see what I had acheived. I also get to meet some really genuinely interesting and nice people.
6. What are your strengths?
I think probably my dedication and perseverance are probably two of my strengths, I give 101% to everything I do. I’m also good at communicating with others and dealing with people in stressful situations.
7. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I have two young children at the moment so in 10 years time i hope that they will be at an age where we can do some travelling, there is so much of the world i would like to see. Career wise i’d love to be with StairSteady having watched it transform from the small company it is now to something much larger, I know though with Ruth as a Manager and Me here too it will still keep hold of all those things we both feel are so important such as the customer focus and the ethical and moral ideals with both value. Who knows maybe we might have trade partners in the
far- flung places so i can combine my two goals! J
8. How would your friends describe you?
As someone they can turn too when they need to be heard or need a hand with something, hopefully just as a good friend.
9. Describe yourself in three words
Reliable, dedicated and caring
10. Do you like to go to the gym? (queation courtesy of Eamonn Hunt)
I’d love to have the time and energy! With two young children and work I don;t get chance any more but when i get opportunity I love to go out into beauiful places and walk or climb.
11. What do you do in your spare time
Haha see above! No seriously when i get chance I love being outdoors walking and camping etc but I also love music and creative things like making my own jewelery.
12. What is your favourite thing about Sheffield?
I love the fact that there is something for everyone, whatever you are into. The botanical gardens and various parks and green spaces are beautiful. I spent some time near Endcliffe park and Eccleshall Road and just the variety of things on offer there are fabulous, I could shop have a cup of real coffe and organic food then feel virtuous by walking through the park afterwards!
13. Do you like cheese? Which ones? (queation courtesy of Eamonn Hunt)
I have to confess that cheese isn’t my favourite food but Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Red Winsor Cheese and Stilton with apricots and cranberries.
14. Favourite Film
These days its mostly Disney with the kids, but some of them are quite good! I do like a good Murder Mystery or Cop drama though. I’m really looking forward to seeing The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo now its out.
15. Favourite food
I’m Vegetarian and I love berries, nearly all fruit and vegetables and things like cuos cous, brown rice, quinoa etc. I cook quite a lot so i often make stir fries, roast meditteranean vegetables and tagines etc.. as long as its fairly healthy then i’m happy!
16. Favourite Band
I love loads of different kinds of music, at the moment i’m listening to a lot of Pink, Florence and the Machine, Lady GaGa, My Chemical Romance.. but i’m also into the Beetles, Queen & Classical. All sorts really J
17. Favourite Shop
Oh hard choice.. I love Lush. For Clothes I have to go where they do a short range! I do like Top Shop, River Island and Next but you can’t beat Primark and New Look for a Bargin
18. Favourite Place
I fell in Love with Granada when i went out there for a relatives wedding, just to be able to walk on a deserted beach and snorkle before breakfast was amazing, it was also the one and only time I have seen the rainforest which I loved. Closer to home though i love the coast at places like Whitby, I like Manchester and Leeds for city life but nothing beats the peak district for the scenery and walking.
19. Favourite Sweets
Flying Saucers! Oh and a really high cocoa solids Dark Chocolate, Fair Trade though.
20. Tell us something that we would never think about you.
Ooh now what to tell when my boss will read this..! I have a little box full of earings as I only ever wear one of each set.. I also have Grade 5 Piano.
Rachael is our new StairSteady Co-ordinator so many of you may be speaking to her on the phone,
Hope everyone is keeping warm in this horrible weather,
R
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