UK Government Policy Document March 2011
The Government launched its new Tourism Policy on 4th March 2011 and it confirms tourism's importance to the growth agenda in delivering jobs and growth across Britain.
Click on the DCMS logo or the button below to download the document (PDF 1.3MB - 54 Pages)
4th Wall Video Productions
Shakespeare Country have negotiated special rates with video production company 4th Wall Media.
Shakespeare Country Members
Join Shakespeare Country ...
...for a wide range of marketing and business development benefits, including:
- Promotion on the Shakespeare Country website
- Online bookings
- Referrals to your website (subject to membership level)
- Display on Shakespeare Country Late Availability screen
- Display on 'Affiliate' websites
- The opportunity to participate in regular marketing campaigns, including e-marketing and PR
- Group Travel marketing
- Conference marketing
- Promotion of your events on Shakespeare Country Events Diary (subject to membership level)
- Press and Trade Pass
- Opportunity for ticket sales via www.Shakespeare-Country.co.uk (subject to terms and conditions)
- Regular communications with advice on improving your business performance
- Training events and information on best practice and legislation
- Discounted rates for advertising in Shakespeare Country Holiday Guide and Attractions Guide- when published.
In addition to Shakespeare Country Members, there are schemes for Shakespeare Country Groups and Shakespeare Country Conferences & Events. These will promote your business on the dedicated website, and enable you to benefit from and participate in marketing activities. Groups and Conferences & Events are only available to Shakespeare Country Members. The easiest way to sign up for Shakespeare Country Members, is to sign up online using Guestlink. Just log into Guestlink in the usual way, click on Welcome, then on Online Signup, and select the scheme and level. (Download full Online Signup instructions if required).
Alternatively, you can download complete a form and return it to us.
- Download a form for an Accommodation business
- Download a form for a Non-Accommodation business (for Attractions, Personal Members, Restaurant or Retail).
To find out full details about Shakespeare Country Members, Groups, and Conferences & Events, please download a PDF of the full Shakespeare Country Membership package (15 pages).
If you have any questions about membership, please contact Tony Merrygold:
Telephone: 07802 455 217
Email: Tony.Merrygold@Shakespeare-Country.co.uk
Take One Media Leaflet Distribution
Shakespeare Country have negotiated preferential leaflet distribution rates with Take One Media for all our Members, which are about half their normal rate.
Take One Media are offering a rate of £26 per 1,000 leaflets for distribution in the following counties:
- Gloucestershire
- Herefordshire
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire
- Warwickshire
- West Midlands
- Worcestershire
TIC distribution in the same counties will also be £26 per 1,000 for any leaflet not exceeding 30g. Heavier leaflets will be priced on application. Maximum distribution will be 50,000 leaflets at this rate.
If you wish to book a campaign with Take One Media at this rate then contact Julie Waters either by email to Julie.Waters@TakeOneMedia.co.uk - or by phone on 01233 211 411.
Streamline - Worldpay
Shakespeare Country have now signed a contract with Streamline / Worldpay to offer preferential credit card rates to all our Members.
These rates are a great improvement on the previous Streamline deal:
- No joining fee (saving you £250)
- Terminal £10.50 per month (saving £8.45)
- MasterCard / Maestro 1.20%
- Visa Credit 1.19%
- Debit cards 15 or 16 pence
If you don't already have an agreement with a credit card acquirer then you now have the choice of either Barclaycard or Streamline.
If you are already a Streamline customer then you can transfer to the new rates.
For full details download the PDF giving full details, by clicking on the button below and then contact
Tony.Merrygold@Shakespeare-Country.co.uk
Barclaycard
In July 2010 Shakespeare Country signed a contract with Barclays Bank to provide discounted credit card processing services to our Members.
The low rates start at:
- 1.25% for Consumer Credit Card Transactions
- 15 pence on Consumer Debit Card Transactions
There are options for normal credit card machines or processing of web based transactions.
As part of the deal, Barclays Bank are waiving their normal joining fee - a saving to Members of £150.
For information on this offering please contact Tony Merrygold on 07802 455 217 or Tony.Merrygold@Shakespeare-Country.co.uk
GuestLink
If you have any queries regarding the Guestlink part of the system please contact the Guestlink Helpdesk on 0845 166 2217 or via email to helpdesk@guestlink.co.uk
Fire Regulations
Download information about the Warwickshire Fire Regulations.
Accessibility Details
Download Visit Britain's guide to improving accessibility within your tourism business.
4th Wall Media
Shakespeare Country are working with video production company 4th Wall Media.
Warwickshire Police Christmas Shutdown Checklist
Warwickshire Police have issued a Shut Down Checklist which they encourage you to use if you are shutting down your business for the Christmas holidays.
To report a crime or pass on any other information ring 01926 415 000. Quote the incident number if known.
PREVENT CAR CRIME - DO NOT LEAVE PROPERTY IN YOUR CAR or CAR BOOT
PREVENT BURGLARY - DO NOT LEAVE DOORS and WINDOWS OPEN
