Feedback on 6pp and 8pp covers ...
In the summer newsletter we reported that we were looking for work with 6pp or 8pp covers to complete final stage trials on our Perfect Binding Machine. We can now report that we have successfully carried out work with 6pp covers, however, we have had no offers of 8pp work. The success of 6pp covers is subject to design and materials used on the cover, so if you have any enquiries please ring and discuss them with Frank or Julie, at the design stage to ensure that we can produce them on our binder. Unfortunately, we regret that the Tigra binder is not suitable for covers with pockets or flaps.

Well loved cleaner hangs up her dusters ...
This month our Company sees it’s first employee retire. Jean Cavannagh leaves us to enjoy her retirement after celebrating her 60th Birthday on the 17th December. As the Company’s best ever "brewer upper", who is always decked with a cheery smile, Jean will be sorely missed by everyone here at Point Control. The Directors & Staff would like to thank her for all her hard work and for the loyalty she has shown to the Company since joining us. We wish her all the very best in her retirement.

Outward Bound Team Building Course
Finally, in the last issue we reported that our Staff & Directors were booked onto an “Outward Bound Course” in October, unfortunately this had to be postponed until Spring 2002 due to the Foot and Mouth restrictions in Horton in Ribblesdale. A report will of course follow!!

Haslingden FC Junior in trails at Burnley FC ...
Thomas Berwick, has continued to develop his football skills and is progressing successfully from Point Control Sponsored Haslingden Juniors Under 7’s Football Team to taking part in trials for the Pre – Centre of excellence at Burnley Football Club. Thomas has been accepted to continue training at Burnley and is also waiting to hear from Blackburn Rovers. Scouts from other clubs have also shown an interest in his footballing abilities. As yet, Thomas is too young to be officially signed for the club, but appears to be making all the right moves for a successful future. Who knows in years to come he may follow in one of his football hero’s footsteps and become the new David Beckham. Staff here at Point Control are thrilled with Thomas’s progress which has caused endless debate amongst rival Rovers and Claret supporters on the shop floor. Julie is now hoping that he may get asked to take part in trials at her beloved Manchester City - as we all know they need all the help they can get. We will keep you informed on the team's progress and are looking forward to hearing more about their continued success in the coming year.