Throughout our history, we have seen vending progress to admirable lengths. Never more so, however, than when the world’s first vending machine was created for homeless people. Installed in Nottingham last month, the machine dispenses key items such as water, fresh fruit, soap, toothpaste and books. Whilst the technology behind it isn’t anything revolutionary, it’s the generosity behind the idea that has sparked attention. The Guardian are just one of the institutions to report on the hot topic… Read more
Every year we tie our name to some excellent organisations, and 2017 has seen us work with both Acorns Children’s Hospice and Just Small Change. As the year winds down, it’s pleasing to receive some positive feedback about just how far our efforts have travelled, and the latest recognition comes all the way from Kenya courtesy of Just Small Change. Read more
Back in October, we published some of the craziest vending machines that could be found somewhere around the world. Live lobster made the list, and there was also a beer vending machine if you preferred to serve yourself rather than queue at the bar (this one can be found in Hackney, UK, if you’re interested!) On the back of the recent news that the first vending machine for homeless people has just been released in Nottingham, we’re keen to share more weird and wonderful vending machines that we’ve recently found… Read more
We still think of micro-markets as ‘new’, so when we searched ‘micro-markets’ on our website news page we were surprised to be taken right back to January 2014.
It’s true: we’ve been banging the drum about this refreshingly simple way of keeping busy people fed and watered for over three years! Read more
Unfortunately, as is the way with this country, good weather comes with more hope than expectation, though it never hurts to be prepared for the warmer conditions.
We at Coinadrink can help. If you have read our blog posts in recent weeks, the importance of hydration is something that should never be ignored, and we should always strive to drink enough water on a regular basis. When you become thirsty, its concerning to know that you have already lost 1% of your bodily fluids, and seeing as water is needed to keep our brain active and focused, dehydration can especially have a detrimental effect in the workplace. Read more
Sometimes, qualifying for accreditations, such as OHSAS 18001, can deliver tangible benefits – as Workshop Technician Trudi Beet testifies in the latest of our articles aboutCoinadrink’s ‘Long Service Club’ members.
In a recent blog post, Coinadrink MD Roger Williams considered accreditations and their value to the business. ‘Take ISO for example’, Roger wrote. ‘Some companies take the view that accreditations are an unnecessary distraction, mere ‘boxes that must be ticked’.’
Roger believes that external audits reassure our customers that we’re taking our responsibilities as a supplier and as an employer seriously. ‘We can point people towards our various accreditations and say to them, ‘don’t take our word for it…’, Roger says. Read more
Remember the story we shared back in November, about our annual ‘Long Service’ dinner? (Click here to read it). We were making the point that the number of Coinadrink staff, who are entitled to attend the ‘do’, (because they’ve been with us for at least twenty-five years), now stands at fourteen. Add to that partners and, of course, Roger and Yvonne and it’s quite a get-together; which is, we’re sure you’ll agree, a pretty amazing fact in this day and age.
So here’s another pretty amazing fact for you: it’s about Stuart Westwood, our popular Service Manager. When he joined our long-service legends in 2013, he was the youngest of the lot. In fact, it’s not possible to be any younger and be a club member…Stuart Westwood Allow us to explain: Stuart was born on the 27th of August, 1972. He joined us straight from Willenhall Comprehensive, starting on 26th of July, 1988, aged 15 years, 11 months. So, add 25 to that, and you have it. Achieving 25 years of service at Coinadrink, aged 40 years and 11 months, is a record that’s never going to be broken. You see, since Stuart’s day, the school-leaving age has been raised… Read more
Breakfast on the go is a popular trait, with busy workers simply not having the time to grab something before they leave the house. Everyone knows that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and shouldn’t be ignored however, so why not try this when you finally reach the office? Its delicious.
2cl Speculoos 1883 syrup
12cl apricot nectar
4cl full cream milk
whole almonds
Method
Pour all ingredients into a blender, and top up with crushed ice. Blitz until you obtain a smooth texture, and pour into a tumbler or plastic cup.
Enjoy!
Featuring during the month dedicated to Cancer Awareness, ‘wear it pink’ is a fantastic day that helps gain lots of money in the hope that one day, we will beat Cancer! Set up in 2002, it has raised a whopping £13.2 million pounds by encouraging everyone to donate £2 for spending the day wearing pink! In the hope that it will raise awareness for the need to improve diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure, it is not uncommon for schools, businesses and universities to take part in the scheme which helped raise a record £2.2 million in the year 2011. The mission now is to try and beat that in 2014…
Coinadrink staff will enjoy wearing pink today to help support this great cause! www.wearitpink.org/
On 21st September 2014, Coinadrink will be completing the 9 mile walk in order to raise money for terminally ill children as part of ‘Walk for Dreams’ and these are just some of the staff that will be taking part! Coinadrink, or rather, The Vendies, are grateful for all your support in the matter and we can only hope for hot, or at least dry, weather to help make a great day! Read more
