Inverness BID Launches ‘GULL WATCH’ Campaign to Strengthen Incident Reporting
Inverness BID has today launched its new ‘GULL WATCH’ campaign,…
Businesses in the Inverness City Centre BID area can now benefit from a FREE online Track & Trace service to help protect their staff and visitors
Developed to manage the recording of guest and customer data of visitors to tourism and hospitality businesses to comply with the Scottish Government COVID-19 regulations, this system could also be of assistance to any businesses that wants to manage visitor or even staff movements in and out of premises.
We are delighted to be in a position to offer this service (which is being hosted by Inverness Chamber of Commerce) at NO COST to all businesses in the BID area – for information this system is also being made available by the Visit Inverness Loch Ness Tourism BID, Nairn Connects BID and the North Coast 500. Please find attached a list of useful FAQ’s on the service.
You will be able to register your business or as an individual – to find out more please click the link below:
This October holidays families in Inverness City Centre can hunt down and bring ‘MonsterVillains’ to life on their smartphones!
A free and creepy (but also extremely cute) family trail of monsters is going live soon give families a socially distanced, contactless and fun activity to do in October.
The trail to find the 10 ‘MonsterVillains’ takes on average about 45 minutes to complete and is completely free for families and groups to take part in. At around 1.5 miles or 3,500 steps it should keep families fit and active too, while providing a fun way to get back to the UK’s attractions, high streets and shopping centres.
The Safari works by utilising contactless QR codes, without the need for families to download or sign up to anything. 10 vinyl window monsters, all specially created for this project have been placed in businesses for families to hunt down. There is no need to actually go inside the venues, but some participating businesses are offering extra incentives to come in while you visit.
When families scan each character’s unique QR code the monster will come to life in an animation on their smartphone and they’ll learn their names, stories and powers. Younger children will enjoy spotting the colourful characters in shop windows and older kids, and grown-up ones, will engage by hearing the stories. After finding all 10 MonsterVillains, families will be rewarded with another, free eBook, a follow up adventure, again written specially for the trail.
Follow Inverness BID’s Facebook page for updates
updated 8.9.20
The following eateries in the City BID have decided to extend the ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ offer – 50% off Mon – Wed up to £10pp (no alcohol) (for full details please check with each individual business as this offer is funded by the businesses themselves)
Aspendos – Queensgate – www.highlandaspendos.co.uk Monday – Wednesday until further notice
Bar One – 1 Academy Street – www.baroneinverness.com
Monday – Wednesday in September. Quote ‘Supportlocal’
Blackfriars Inverness – 20% off sandwiches & salads at lunch and 10% off their evening menu from Sunday to Thursday
Cafe 1 – Castle Street – Monday – Thursday September – 11-4
25% off Food, Soft Drinks & Hot Beverages Pre Book Only.
Castle Restaurant Inverness – Castle Street – Order any 2 x two course meals and recieve one main meal free up to the value of £10. Only 1 discount per table/party. Valid for the whole of September. Just quote ‘September Saver’
The Caledonian Inverness – High Street – phone to book 01463 250555 – Mondays – Wednesday
Georges Thai & South Indian Restaurant – Queensgate – phone to book 01463 226644 – Mondays – Wednesday
Kool Runnings – Church Street – 20% off food Mon-Thur & Sunday – 01463 230856
La Tortilla Asesina – Castle Street – Phone to book 01463 709809 www.latortillaasesina.co.uk
Scotch & Rye – Queensgate – www.scotchandrye.co.uk
Mondays & Tuesdays in September. Quote ‘Supportlocal’
The Mustard Seed Restaurant – www.mustardseedrestaurant.co.uk
Monday – Wednesday from the 1st of September
Revolution Inverness – www.revolution-bars.co.uk
Monday to Wednesday until further notice
Wetherspoons – Kings Highway –
Monday to Wednesday until 11th November
We will be aiming to put up all new business support information as it becomes available at the end of this message. These will be emailed to all businesses on our business list.
If you have specific issues you can email us at bidmanager@inverness.uk.com or info@inverness.uk.com.
We at BID are committed to working with you during this challenging time.
Mike Smith Inverness BID Manager
29th OCTOBER – NEW LEVEL ONE CORONAVIRUS PROTECTION LEVEL FOR THE HIGHLANDS
8TH OCTOBER 2020 – UPDATED GUIDANCE FOR THE TOURISM/HOSPITALITY SECTORS
7TH OCTOBER 2020 – THE FIRST MINISTER’S SPEECH WITH UPDATED RESTRICTIONS
9TH JULY 2020 – REGISTER FOR EAT OUT TO HELP OUT SCHEME from Monday 13th July
9TH JULY 2020 – UPDATED ROUTE MAP – PHASE 3 OF EASING LOCKDOWN
22ND JUNE 2020 – HIGHLAND COUNCIL GUIDE FOR HIGHLAND BUSINESSES ON RE-OPENING AFTER COVID-19
8TH JUNE 2020 – SCOTLAND’S ROUTE MAP – WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T DO
8th JUNE 2020 – MORE SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ANNOUNCED
29TH MAY 2020 – UPDATES ON JOB RETENTION SCHEME & SELF EMPLOYMENT INCOME SUPPORT SCHEME
21ST MAY 2020 – SCOTLAND’S ROUTE MAP THROUGH AND OUT OF THE CRISIS ISSUED BY THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
30TH APRIL 2020 – LAUNCH OF SCOTTISH GOVERNMENTS NEWLY SELF-EMPLOYED HARDSHIP FUND
30TH APRIL 2020 – EXTENSION OF SMALL BUSINESS GRANT CRITERIA –
28th APRIL 2020 – NEW 100% GOVERNMENT BACKED LOAN SCHEME FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
24th APRIL 2020 – UPDATE ON PROGRESS WITH SMALL BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATIONS
15th APRIL 2020 – ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES WITH MORE THAN ONE PROPERTY
3RD APRIL 2020 – SELF CATERING BUSINESS SUPPORT APPLICATION
26TH MARCH 2020 – UPDATED INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS
24TH MARCH 2020 – BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION – THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL ( UPDATE ON APPLICATION POSTION 1.4.20 )
17TH MARCH 2020 – SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT ANNOUNCEMENT
Unfortunately due to the current coronavirus epidemic and following Government advice the Inverness Classic Vehicle Show scheduled for 9th May 2020 has been postponed. Due to its popularity we realise many people will be disappointed as are we and we will look again at holding the event when considered safe to do so.
THE GREAT EASTER EGG HUNT QUIZ & COLOURING COMPETITION – RESULTS
DESIGN YOUR OWN EASTER EGG COMPETITION – We want to see your creative Easter Egg designs! Either design your own Easter Egg picture or download a template HERE – display your finished egg in your window and send us a photo – either email to info@inverness,uk.com or upload to Inverness BID’s facebook page @Invernessbid. Two prizes will be awarded to the chosen winners – you don’t have to be amazing at art just willing to have a go! Congratulation to our Winners – 8 year old Mya and 5 year old Natalia!
GREAT EASTER QUIZ – The Easter Bunny has been hiding eggs in the city centre shops. Can you work out where he has been? Have a go at our online quiz of cryptic clues and see how many you can guess – there’s no restrictions on how many you need to answer! Two winners will be selected to win one of two £20 Eastgate Centre vouchers. The QUIZ is online via – https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BIDEASTER Good Luck & Happy Easter!
Well done to our winners Ross Finlay and Louise White
Q1 Once visited you will surely stick with this girl on Bridge Street – Judith Glue Inverness
Q2 Nancy Sinatra sang about these in Eastgate Centre – Boots
Q3 Academy Street men’s outfitter named after a Greek restaurant beside a stream – Brook Taverner Inverness
Q4 You might need to ‘book’ the plumber to visit this place on Church Street – Leakey’s Bookshop
Q5 The two ladies in Drummond Street famous for their preloved lines & Bella tartan – Maggie & Suzi Boutique
Q6 Where the male boss hangs out in Eastgate Centre – Top Man
Q7 It’s good for you to visit this shop on Baron Taylor Street – The Health Shop, Inverness
Q8 Started by Michael & Thomas in 1884 a national retailer still providing essentials at Eastgate – Marks and Spencer (Inverness)
Q9 Barber and gift shop that packs a punch in the Victorian Market – Uppercut Inverness
Q10 Retailer in Eastgate Centre whose original logo was famous for its listening dog – hmv (Inverness)
Q11 Enlighten this West Coast Island by visiting the High Street – Isle of Skye Candle Company
Q12 – Known for its darkness this Eastgate Centre shop is really arid – Superdry
Q13 Part of this shop on Union Street can be burned at midnight but it still flavours the chips – Oil & Vinegar Inverness
Q14 The man on Castle Street geared for the great outdoors – Grahams of Inverness
Q15 The girl on Margaret Street was awoken by a member of Royalty – Sleeping Beauty Salons & Spas
Q16 Open this box in Eastgate Centre to find a lot of charm – PANDORA Inverness
Q17 This stylist first opened on High Street in the fifties – Leslie Hairdressing Ltd
Q18 Despite their name this fruit grows on a vine in Eastgate Centre – Grape Tree
Q19 Place on Academy Street where you can tune in online daily to ‘Live at 5’! MacGregor’s
Q20 – Is this fast blue hedgehog heading for the ‘pan’ on Academy Street? Panasonic Store Inverness
Q21 Workers group still open in Church Street – Co-op
Q22 Roofer who recently opened a High Street shop – Slaters
Q23 A favourite shop in Eastgate Centre to keep you amused – The Entertainer
Q24 Supports the armed forces community in Strothers Lane – Poppyscotland
Q25 Green salad, still open and providing lunch on Stephen’s Brae – @Lettuce Eat
Q26 Was this Eastgate Centre retailer named after a US President or his wife – Clinton Cards
Q27 Almost 110 years on this ‘boucher’ is still providing an essential service from Queensgate – Duncan Fraser & Son Butcher
Q28 Italian family that have taken Church Street by storm in very cold conditions – Miele’s Gelateria Inverness
Q29 In Eastgate Centre but not to be confused with an Irish ale – Caffrey’s
Q30 This outlet in the Victorian Market has stopped the movement of cows – Milk Bar
Q31 Sweet smelling shop in Eastgate Centre – The Perfume Shop
Q32 The residents of a local clan on Bridge Street – Highland House of Fraser
Q33 Deluxe store in High Street with fantastic bombs – LUSH UK (Inverness)
Q34 This ladies fashion retailer in Eastgate Centre sounds like precious gems – Joules
Q35 Place to eat in a fortress on Castle Street – Castle Restaurant Inverness
Q36 Wear waders or wellies when stepping into this store in Eastgate Centre – Waterstones Inverness
Q37 This plant is on the riverside on Bank Street – The Mustard Seed Restaurant
Q38 Place for brunettes to stay in Eastgate Centre – Hotel Chocolate
Q39 Look out for this feline wandering on Mealmarket Close – The Alleycat Inverness
Q40 Known for its milky appearance in Eastgate Centre – White Stuff (Inverness)
Each business that applied for accreditation under the Best Bar None scheme was visited by an independent assessor and judged on their efforts around the prevention of crime and disorder and securing public safety.
Venues which demonstrated a passing score in all of the key criteria were allocated a Bronze accreditation. Silver and Gold accreditations were allocated to venues which went above and beyond to achieve the five objectives. Three Special Awards were also presented.
The Category Award Winners go through to the National BBN Awards due to be held on 19th March at the Dunblane Hydro.
2019 BBN GOLD AWARDS:
33 Church Street
Angel’s Share
Bar One
Dows Bar & Bistro
Hootananny
Johnny Foxes & The Den
MacCallums
Monty’s Bar
Nicky Tam’s
Penta Hotel
Platform 8
R&B’s
Scotch & Rye
The Auctioneers
The Chieftain Hotel
The Gellions
The Gunsmiths
The Keg
The Kings Highway
2019 BBN SILVER AWARDS:
The Caledonian
Lauders Bar
Revolution
2019 BBN BRONZE AWARD:
The Corriegarth Hotel
WINNERS FROM EACH CATEGORY (who go forward to the National Awards in March)
BBN PUB/BAR – The Auctioneers
BBN INDEPENDENT PUB/BAR – Scotch & Rye
BBN LATE NIGHT PUB/BAR – Johnny Foxes & The Den
BBN HOTEL BAR – The Chieftain Hotel
SPECIAL AWARDS
Angel’s Share – Best Newcomer
Chieftain Hotel – Heart of the Community
Johnny Foxes & The Den – Innovation in Social Responsibility
The Elf on the Shelf Hunt in the Victorian Market takes place on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th November.
Come along and have some fun at our popular annual event. Hunt for the cheeky elves hiding in the shop windows within the Victorian Market. New for this year – find the roaming Elf! Free face-painting too.
Entry forms are available from the big Elf Helpers under the clock and alll completed entries go into the prize draw to win a Kiddies Christmas Hamper!
This event is organised by Inverness BID with support from Inverness Common Good Fund.
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH THE INVERNESS INDEPENDENTS!
Support the fantastic range of independent businesses in Inverness City Centre this Christmas!
Our ‘Celebrate Christmas’ event on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd November aims to highlight our fabulous range of independent City Centre businesses and to encourage people to support them this Christmas.
Over 60 city centre businesses will be offering special discounts and giveaways over the 2 days Follow Inverness BID’s Facebook Page for updates on the offers being provided by the businesses. A full list will also be published in the Inverness Courier on Tuesday 19th November. *You must mention the Celebrate Christmas with Inverness Independent Businesses event to claim the offer.
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE
SCDI, in partnership with Shepherd and Wedderburn, will be running a series of seminars as part of the UK Government’s push to ensure that businesses are prepared in the event of a no deal Brexit. These seminars will run in Dumfries, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness, and we will also run two webinars for those who can’t attend a seminar in person. All of these events can be booked through Eventbrite.
These free events will outline the steps businesses should take ahead of any UK departure from the EU, should no deal be agreed, and will cover implications across a range of areas which may affect businesses, from labour supply and procurement to trade and regulation.
Inverness BID has today launched its new ‘GULL WATCH’ campaign,…
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