The Consortium 2011 Press Releases

Press Releases for 2011

Fairtrade hampers for paper-free winners! - December 2011

10 lucky winners are enjoying a hamper of delicious treats for Christmas - and all because they signed up for our e-docs service...

The Consortium provides prizes for 'Design a Sea Creature' competition - December 2011

A record number of children entered the Design a Sea Creature competition, held by childcare insurers Morton Michel in association with Sea Life Conservation...

Congratulations to the NMT Award winners! - November 2011

Early years from the Consortium helped the NMT Awards get off to a fabulous start by sponsoring the drinks reception...

The Consortium 'commended' at awards - November 2011

We were delighted to be 'commended' at the EducationInvestor Awards ceremony held in London last week...

Encouraging girls to consider science and engineering careers - November 2011

The Consortium was one of the sponsors of the first 'Engineering the Future' conference to encourage more girls to consider a career in science or engineering...

Schools win £1000 worth of display materials in The Consortium's annual competition - November 2011

Hundreds of entries were received from primary and secondary schools all over the country, with displays covering topics as diverse as nocturnal animals, rainforests and sunflowers...

The Consortium chooses FedEx UK as new delivery provider - October 2011

We're always looking for ways to improve our service to customers...

The Consortium sponsors awards for Wiltshire volunteers and community groups - October 2011

Celebrating the work of the county's volunteers, this year's awards saw more entries and more categories introduced and the shortlist covered a range of local community projects...

early years from The Consortium sponsors a Nursery World Award - October 2011

Early years from the Consortium was proud to be a sponsor of the Nursery World Awards to recognise and celebrate good practice in the early years sector.

Win a day at the zoo for your class! - October 2011

The Consortium and BIC® are offering one lucky school the chance to win a class trip to their nearest zoo when they buy a box of BIC® 4 Colour Fashion ballpoint pens.

The Consortium's employees and suppliers "club" together to help Alzheimer's Support - September 2011

Things went with a swing when one of Trowbridge's biggest employers held a charity golf event!

Firebuy moves to The Consortium - June 2011

The framework agreements previously managed by Firebuy Limited, the national procurement organisation for the Fire and Rescue Services will now be managed by The Consortium

Celebrating learning with Wiltshire College! - May 2011

The Consortium is sponsoring an award to celebrate the inspirational success of adult learners in Wiltshire.

The Consortium launches new services to support schools - May 2011

Educational Supplier of the Year, The Consortium, has launched a new range of services designed to help schools provide safe and affordable premises. www.theconsortiumservices.co.uk

The Consortium makes first appearance on The Sunday Times PwC Profit Track 100 - April 2011

The Consortium is delighted to make its first appearance on The Sunday Times PwC Profit Track 100. Published this weekend in The Sunday Times

The Consortium supports charities chosen by staff - April 2011

Staff at The Consortium were recently asked to decide which charity should receive a donation of £2,260.

Pay it Forward Day now in 30 countries and makes its debut in the UK this April - April 2011

This is the first year the UK is officially celebrating Pay it Forward Day on the 28th April 2011 when people will be invited to join a worldwide movement in performing random acts of kindness to 3 or more people and asking those people to do the same

The Consortium wins top supplier award for the second year running - March 2011

The Consortium has been awarded Supplier of the Year for the second year running at the Education Resources Awards.

The Consortium shortlisted for prestigious education award - March 2011

The Consortium has been selected as a finalist for the 2011 Education Resource Awards (ERA).

From sports equipment to Apple iPads, The Consortium has it all at The Education Show! - March 2011

The Consortium has pulled out all the stops to bring you fantastic new ranges at The Education Show (NEC, Birmingham on 17-19 March).

Students at The Commonweal School experience life in the Gambia - March 2011

We were delighted to hear from one of our customers, The Commonweal School in Swindon about their student's incredible trip to the Gambia.

We're building a school! - March 2011

Well, not us personally, but we have raised enough money through our charity events over the last 2 years to build a brand new school in Uganda for over 250 pupils!

Wiltshire students ready to dazzle at annual Dance Festival - February 2011

The Consortium is delighted to be supporting West Wiltshire Schools Sports Partnership with their showcase event of the year, The Dance Festival!

More play for children at the Royal United Hospital in Bath - February 2011

The Consortium has donated a number of items from their range of educational supplies to the Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath.

New printer cartridge recycling service - February 2011

The Consortium has introduced a new free service to help you recycle your printer cartridges

FREE advice on getting more from your purchasing, plus a 10% discount from early years at The Consortium at Nursery World 2011 - February 2011

early years from The Consortium is offering a FREE purchasing review to visitors at The Nursery World Show to help them get more from their purchasing.

Art supplies from The Consortium included in 'Banksy Art Packs' for schools - February 2011

The Consortium is providing art supplies for the ‘Banksy Art Packs’ that are being donated by KidsTees.com to primary schools across Bristol.

New The Consortium 2011 Catalogue - January 2011

Even more choice and better value for schools in The Consortium's 2011 Education Catalogue