Thomas Sabo Karma Caravan!

Summer is a time for enjoyment and celebration, embracing life and having fun!

The Thomas Sabo Karma Caravan is travelling around the UK this year and will be at our Blackburn store onSaturday 16th August!

Look out for our silver Airstream caravan that will be situated near the clock tower on King William Street.  If you spot our caravan – take a selfie in front of it and post it on Instagram with #suchagoodkarma, #thomassabo @pjthejeweller and hashtag your town as well. The competition runs until Sep 6th 2014 & 1 participant will win a fantastic Karma Beads bracelet (our judges panel will select the winner). Post a selfie on Instagram at any point in the tour and be in with a chance to win an exclusive prize.

Join us to discover the new Karma Bead collection and create your own individual Karma from our selection of over 100 innovative and unique beads.  If you choose to buy a Karma bead bracelet or necklace you will receive the Blue Chalcedony bead free!

 

 

Peter Jackson the Jeweller shortlisted in this years BIBA Awards!

The Be Inspired Business Awards (the BIBAs) today unveiled the shortlists for the 17 prizes it will hand out at its annual prize-giving ceremony at the famous Blackpool Tower in September.

The BIBAs ceremony has become so iconic that it is now thought of as the ultimate celebration of business achievement in the country.

According to a spokesperson for the awards, “The BIBAs are special because no firm progresses to the latter stages without being very special and this year is no exception.

“The quality and quantity of entries to the 17 prizes up for grabs this year has surpassed all previous years and there is no doubt the judges have a tough job on their hands picking a winner.”

Managing Director Peter Jackson said, “We are absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted again. We work incredibly hard and are always searching for ways to improve. Winning a BIBA would be the perfect recognition of the hard work and dedication of every member of the team. We shall be keeping our finger crossed until the finalists are announced”

Find out more…..

http://www.thebibas.co.uk/about-2

http://www.lep.co.uk/news/business/shortlists-revealed-for-the-2014-bibas-1-6598963

Chris Charlton presented with Silver Acorn award

Chris Charlton, who looks after all the financial side of our business is to be presented with a SILVER ACORN award by the Scout Association in recognition of more than 20 years outstanding service to the Scouts.
Chris gives many hours of her time to the Scouts and to helping young people and we are absolutely delighted for her and wish her many congratulations.

Christmas Jumper Day In Carlisle

Friday 13th December was ‘Christmas Jumper’ day in Carlisle and our team were delighted to take part in the event which raised money for Save the Children.
Pictured (L-R) are Jaime Adams (Assistant Manager), Sian Gibson, Amy Ostridge and Gemma Glendinning
Jaime has been with us since the Carlisle store opened in 2002 and among her many achievements was awarded a Jewellery (JET) Diploma in 2005 and a Management Diploma in 2011. Gemma is the newest member of the team, joining us just last month.

Most Inspiring Independent Jewellers

We are delighted to have been nominated by our Peers as one of the Most Inspiring Independent Jewellers in the country.
The Retail Jeweller Magazine chose 50 Independent Jewellers (out of thousands) that they considered to be ‘Inspiring’ and asked each of us to vote for a winner. We are delighted to have come in at 16th place ahead of some very worth competition. Congratulations to Rox of Scotland, the winner (who we voted for!) and to all the others on the list.
Laura McCreddie, Retail Jeweller editor said “This truly is a family business and not just in the sense that the family still own it …there is a real sense of connection between everyone that makes it seem like working there would be an absolute joy”

 

Catherine Harrington moves to head office after juggling studying for a degree with a full-time job and becoming a mother.

Catherine started working as a Saturday sales assistant while she was at school and joined the store’s team full time when she left school.

Her career has now moved on to the next level within the business which encouraged her to make the decision to study for Upper Second Class BA (Hons) Education Studies degree at University Centre at Blackburn College (UCBC) with the support of her employer.

She said: “I left school and was really shy and went straight to work at Peter Jackson’s full-time as I was already working on Saturdays there”

“I never thought higher education would be accessible to me and although I wanted to continue to study, I wanted to choose a subject that could be put to good use at work and never wanted to leave Peter Jackson to do it!”

Catherine studied for her degree one day a week whilst working five days a week at Peter Jackson the Jeweller.  Then in the second year of her studies she fell pregnant and so ended up juggling work, study and a new baby.

She said: “It wasn’t planned but I wouldn’t change anything and everyone has been incredibly supportive.  I had [my daughter] Isabel and so I was juggling work, a baby and my university course but I managed and now I have my beautiful daughter and a degree, as well as a job that I love!”

Catherine Harrington graduated from UCBC with an Upper Second Class BA (Hons) Education Studies degree.

Peter Appointed As Hospice Trustee

Our Managing Director Peter Jackson has been appointed as a Trustee of Trinity Hospice and Brian House Children’s Hospice in Blackpool.

Peter said “I am delighted to be able to work with such a worthy cause. The Hospice is a wonderful organisation that has touched most people in one way or another”

The Hospice provides end of life care for the people of Blackpool and the Fylde Coast and only 30% of the £7,000,000 annual running costs are provided by the government, the rest must be independently raised.

Further information is available from www.trinityhospice.co.uk

Bury Winner Jets Off To Jersey

UK Jewellery Awards ‘Brand of the Year’ Jersey Pearl recently organised a sales incentive with a trip for two to Jersey as the top prize.

Jersey Pearl is one of the hottest brands of the moment and their range offers the perfect balance of classic and contemporary pearl jewellery (view the collection in store or online now!)

Peter Jackson the Jeweller is delighted to announce that Sophie Loftus from their store in The Rock beat off tough competition to be crowned the winner and will be jetting off to the spectacular island of Jersey where she will be given an “Access all Areas” factory tour as well as exploring the island and (I’m sure) squeezing in a spot of shopping too!

Store Manager Kathryn Litherland said “I am so proud of Sophie! She worked incredibly hard throughout the incentive and is a very deserving winner!”

Peter Jackson Staff Complete Tough Mudder And Raise £1,600 For Charity

Our team of 7 survived the gruelling Tough Mudder experience, pictured above all smiles at the finish line.

The team took on 25 extreme obstacles over a 12 mile distance designed to break you, but with physical and mental determination the team worked together and got through it.

Completing Tough Mudder is a great achievement and one they should all be proud they have accomplished, not only have the team overcome a massive challenge but they have also raised a great amount of money for the Roy Castle Lung Foundation.

Congratulations to Jordan Dashti, Samantha Duerden, Gemma Smith, Ryan Unsworth, Charlotte Culshaw, Philip Hinchcliffe and Marcus Grendall on a great achievement.

Peter Jackson Staff members take on this year’s Tough Mudder

We have a team of 7 to take on possibly the toughest event on the planet!!!

Our team will put their bodies on the line to raise as much money as they can for Roy castle lung cancer foundation.

The team will take on 25 obstacles over a 12 mile course designed by the British Special Forces to test you to your limits…

Visit www.toughmudder.co.uk to see exactly what the team must overcome.

The team will swim through ice, crawl through mud and barbed wire, run through fire, and get electrocuted. If you would like to donate please follow this link to be taken to the team’s donation page.

http://www.justgiving.com/PeterJacksonJeweller

To find out about this great charity we are representing and to see how your money really does help the cause visit www.roycastle.org

We will keep you updated with the team’s progress, thank you for all your donations.