Courier April 2013 - myroyalmail

email courier@abcomm.co.ukWatch weekly For daily news, visit myroyalmail.com t@RM_COURIERApril 2013 13Careering aheadThumbs up... Craigsays the websiteis straightforwardDo you know where to find outabout job opportunities in the business?All our internally advertised vacanciescan be found at www.royalmailgroup.com/myjobYou can access it from any laptop,computer or mobile device.You can search for a specific job youhave heard about, look at all the jobs inyour area or search by role type or businessunit. You can also set up job alerts tobe notified when a new job that matchesyour criteria becomes available.World Class Mail (WCM) championsupport Martyn Norman, based at Glastonburydelivery office, applied for hisrole on the site. He was previously apostman at Taunton. He says: ‘The applicationprocess was easy. I would recommendthe website to anyone who wantsto progress in their career. It is definitelyworth it.’Craig Sampson, at Cardiff North deliveryoffice, adds: ’The website is pretty straightforward.You are kept updated on yourprogress every step of the way, and I got avery swift response to my application.’Recommended... Martyn rates the siteKindle surpriseA head startfor treatmentNatalie Walker was delighted with the results of treatmentgiven to her son Callum thanks to a grant from TheRowland Hill Fund.Natalie was a postwoman at Darlington for five years, where herhusband John and dad Kevin Boyle still work.She says: ‘Callum needed a special helmet to correct a distortionof his skull. I have no doubt that without the grant for the treatment,he would still have the problem.‘Callum is in nursery now and doing very well, despite the ongoingHirschprung’s diseasehe suffers from.He spends a coupleof days every monthin hospital to dealwith his health issues,but he is a lovely,happy boy and hardlyever lets things gethim down.’Happy family… Kevin, Natalie,Callum, John and Jack WalkerDo you or someone you know need help?The Rowland Hill Fund supports Royal Mail Group staff, pensionersand dependants in times of need. Call them on 0800 6 888 777 thenchoose option 4, or visit www.rowlandhillfund.orgHealth kickOur health fairroadshow is making itsway around the countryagain, offering colleaguesthe chance tomeasure their wellbeingand discover newways to improve it.Staff can get their eyes tested,check their blood pressureand weight, have a fullhealth report on body fat andBMI and metabolic age by abody analyser.There are also stalls fromhealth and wellbeing organisationsincluding SlimmingWorld, Vision Express,Halfords, Prostate CancerUK, NHS Stop Smoking andQuadrant Catering.Feeling the pressure... Maxinehas a blood check fromKevin DuffyHome Counties North mail centre postwoman MaxineNewell says: ‘The health analysis was really helpful andgave me some useful exercises for the future too.‘The report gave me much more information than going tothe doctors and just having my blood pressure tested does.’In the next 18 months, the health fair aims to visit every site.Winning smiles... Trevor and Derwinwith delivery office manager Jacqueline LennoxCompetition among delivery staff is beingencouraged by Northern Ireland’s Watch&Winteam. They’ve been promoting the employeereward scheme and encouraging everyone tofind new business leads and customers by offeringKindles as prizes.Derwin Campbell and Trevor Kennedy from BelfastEast delivery office were two of the winners.Derwin says: ‘I saw a competitor delivering to abusiness and completed a Watch&Win card. I wasdelighted to win.‘I think Watch&Win helps everyone because it securesnew business and gives us job security.’Trevor says: ‘I took details of parcels delivered tomy home and my family’s homes from competitors.I sent an email to Watch&Win advising the name ofthe company posting the items. I was happy to win aKindle and it’s a nice surprise for my wife’s birthday!’Fancy cashing in through Watch&Win? Call 08000 32 11 44or email watch&win@royalmail.com for more informationSpectacular eventsfor Royal MailemployeesCSMA Club will be hitting the road in 2013bringing some of the UK’s most excitingnational events to a location near you.Here’s a just taste of what’s to come!CSMA ClubBIG WEEKENDSaveup to33%16 - 18 August, Thruxton Circuit,AndoverCSMA Club’s own summer motoring festival• Adult tickets from £7.50• Free karting and 4x4 sessions• Kids 15 and under are freeSaveup to10%SILVERSTONE CLASSIC26 - 28 July, Silverstone Circuit,NorthamptonshireThe world’s biggest classic motor racing festival• Save up to 10% on public prices• Exclusive VIP hospitality area• Live Music and family entertainmentPAGEANT OF POWER14 - 16 JuneCholmondely,CheshireGREAT YORK SHOW9 - 11 JulyGreat YorkshireShowground, HarrogateSaveup to20%Saveup to11%BRISTOL BALLOON FIESTA8 - 11 AugustAston Court Estate, FREEBristolRoyal Mail employees can join CSMA Club for just £18 a year and save up to 30% on entry to national eventsVisit: csmaclub.co.uk/royalmailgroup Call: 0800 856 7711 Quote ‘RMEVE’CSMA Club is a trading name of Motoring & Leisure Services Ltd. Our registered office is at Britannia House, 21 Station Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4DE. R22-1N-Mar13-Courier13_0040_Courier 1/3pg_FINAL.indd 1 14/03/2013 14:23