Anna Cycles for Charity
Oct 11, 2012
 Anna gets the chance to meet Olympic Medallist, Victoria Pendleton |
 Anna and friends set off on a foggy autumn morning |
 Anna with Clare Rutherford of the British Sky Team |
Anna Whittaker Green did us all proud at the annual Cycletta at Tatton Park on Sunday, finishing 28th out of 466 in just 1hr 26mins.
Having recently taken up cycling as a hobby, Anna entered the 40k sponsored event to raise money for Emanuel Whittaker’s chosen charities, Dr Kershaws Hospice and The Christie.
Anna sped through the beautiful 40k route set in Tatton Park in just 1 hour and 24 minutes. She raised an amazing £373 for her efforts, but her personal reward was the opportunity to meet Olympic Gold Medallist Victoria Pendleton, and another member of the British Sky Team Clare Rutherford.
Family Fun Day to Celebrate 175 Successful Years
Sep 19, 2012
Despite the weather, there was no dampening the spirits of almost 200 staff and their families who came along to our Family Fun Day to celebrate our 175th Anniversary.
The party thrown by owners, Clive Newton and John Gallagher was to mark the tremendous milestone in our history of 175 years of successful trading. Clive said: “We are enjoying a year long celebration with a variety of events, fundraisers and activities to mark the company’s longevity. This particular event is to say thank you to our fantastic staff who have played such a significant part in the success of the company.”
Emanuel Whittaker, Mayor of Oldham in 1873, established the company on its present site in 1837. His father George was also a master builder, having built the Oldham Lyceum as well as many of the cotton mills in Oldham and the surrounding districts.
The company thrived and remained in family hands until 2004 when Clive Newton and fellow director John Gallagher, who both worked for the company since leaving school, purchased the business. Having worked at Emanuel Whittaker for so long, they continue to retain many of the core principles established by the founding Whittaker family.
However, there is still a Whittaker connection in Anna Whittaker the great, great grand-daughter of the founder who still works for the company as Company Secretary and HR Manager.
Originally established as a joinery and building company, Emanuel Whittaker has always been keen to train new generations in a variety of trades. One of its most famous sons was the late Eric Sykes, who was an apprentice joiner and it is believed that he based his famous film ‘The Plank’ on his time at Emanuel Whittaker.
“The company has survived the cotton famine of the 1860s, the 1930s recession and the timber rationing of the Second World War,” said John Gallagher. “Today’s economic climate provides other challenges but we believe that by embracing modern techniques while at the same time keeping to good old fashioned values such as customer service – we will continue to trade successfully for many years to come.”
The Emanuel Whittaker 175th anniversary celebration included a Take That tribute band, a disco, an MC, a bar, barbecue and ice cream stand and children’s entertainment.
Anna Whittaker attended the party along with her two boys, the next generation of Whittakers’. She said: “I’m sure that when my great, great grandfather set up the company in 1837 he did not think that 175 years later it would become the award winning, respected organisation it is today.
“We are all so proud to be part of such an historic company and today’s celebration has been fantastic.”
Golf day raises over £2,000 for our nominated charities
Sep 14, 2012
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| Dransfield’s winning team | Clive’s team look for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow | A beautiful course |
The figures are now in for the charity golf day we organised last week at Saddleworth Golf Course. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors together we raised in excess of £2,300 for the Christie Charity and Dr Kershaws Hospice.
Emanuel Whittaker Site Manager John Millward who organised the event said: “Our huge thanks to everyone who supported this event, especially our sponsors who were predominantly businesses from the Oldham and surrounding area.”
They were:
M & R Heating Services
A Connolly Ltd
OpenView Security Solutions Ltd
PARPAC (Plastering & Rendering, Partitions and Ceilings)
Advanced Satellite Services Ltd
Liquid Roofing Ltd
Network Scaffolding Contractors Ltd
Dransfield Electrical Ltd
Howarth Timber Merchants Ltd
P R Panels Ltd
PBI Engineering Ltd
Brendan Heap Plastering Contractor
Lees Heginbotham & Sons Ltd
Oldham Plant Hire Centre
CPL Skip Hire Ltd
Campbell Scaffolding Specialists
Pennine Services Ltd / Mastacab Containers
Securex Doors LLP
Pro Clean Cleaning & Maintenance
Airsafe UK Ltd
Three Crowns at Scouthead
Mather & Stuart
The event was won by Dransfield Electrical who won with 88 Stableford Points. Second prize went to PARPAC, and our MD Clive Newton’s Newton’s team came in third.
Prizes for closest to the hole went to Tony Connolly of A Connolly Ltd, and our Site Manager Peter Dransfield, and the longest drive prize going to Alan Platt of Absolute.
John added: “It was a great day for everyone involved. Both players and sponsors have been incredibly generous with their time and money and we have also been given additional gifts and donations that we were not expecting”.
Silver Award for Emanuel Whittaker
Jul 13, 2012
Emanuel Whittaker are proud to announce that we have recently been awarded the Silver award in the Investors in People business standard and we are one of only a handful of construction companies in the UK to reach the Silver standard.
Clive Newton, Managing Director said: “We are delighted to have met such a significant milestone in this well respected quality standard.
“This business benchmark not only looks at our systems and best practice but also takes into account how our people operate – focusing on areas such as development and training which in turn allows staff to enhance the services provided to our customers across the North West.”
Working with Investors in People is proven to improve financial performance, productivity and profitability and around 26% of the UK workforce is employed by organisations that are Investors in People or working towards it.
Will Kilby from Case Business Solutions was the auditor for Emanuel Whittaker. He said: “Achieving Investors in People Silver shows a forward thinking and expansive approach to cascading best practice through every level of the organisation. It demonstrates a progressive approach to business improvement through people.”
HR Manager Anna Whittaker has been responsible for leading the Investors in People process. “We are absolutely delighted with the silver IiP recognition status and our thanks go to the Emanuel Whittaker staff who have made this award achievable. I would like to thank everyone for their professionalism and dedication.”
Adam Scoops Award at NFB
May 28, 2012
Adam receives the NFB Corporate Social Responsibility Outstanding Individual Award
Emanuel Whittaker has been recognised for our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility at the 2012 National Federation of Builders Awards in London.
Lead Resident Liaison Officer Adam Berry received a Commendation for his dedication and efforts in supporting the residents of Laurence Lowry Court, a sheltered scheme in Swinton during the extensive improvement works which were carried out there last year.
Being a sheltered scheme meant that many of the residents had a variety of needs. Some were simply lonely whilst others were too frail to venture out of the block with conditions ranging from mild dementia to severe mobility needs.
Whilst getting to know the residents Adam had discovered what a lifeline the communal activities provided to many of them. He realised that closing down the communal areas and calling a halt to activities could effectively render many residents housebound for the duration of the work.
Adam and the site team were determined that residents well-being would be at the heart of the planned work. And so it was. Adam introduced his own ‘meals on wheels’ service. The team helped residents with shopping, taking their bins out, making cups of tea and spending 5 minutes with them to have a reassuring chat.
Adam and the team arranged various trips sponsored by Emanuel Whittaker. A barge trip to the Portland Basin Museum and a trip to the Theatre. The highlight was a mock up of Westminster Abbey to host the Royal Wedding party.
Emanuel Whittaker are a contractor with a social conscience which is why City West have chosen us to deliver the improvement works on all their sheltered schemes.
Well done to Adam and Emanuel Whittaker site team!