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Below are publications from various newspapers that have written articles about Gala Tent
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Showmans Show News
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Everything You Need from a Marquee – Gala Tent
Exhibiting for the first time this year is marquee manufacturer, Gala Tent. If you are
planning an outdoor event in 2008 and need a marquee plus
lighting,
heating,
flooring, dance floor, and
tables, then take your
brief to Gala Tent.
Gala Tent’s modular marquees are extremely
versatile and adaptable and built to last using a heavy duty PVC material that simply slots into channels in a high
grade aluminium framework meaning there is no need for bungee straps or ties. Also, with galvanised steel ground
bars as standard, rather than an optional extra, there will be no crinkly, sagging panels blowing in the wind with a
Gala Tent modular marquee.
This year Gala Tent is delighted to
introduce its new high quality satin
lining, which creates an atmosphere that is perfect for weddings, parties, company meetings or corporate events.
Here are just some of the ways you could use a Gala Tent marquee: parties, events,
shows, garaging, walkways, storage, swimming pool cover, stabling, arenas, weddings, car showrooms, hospitality,
show-jumping and other sporting events. The list is endless.
A family run business, Gala Tent, specialise in
the supply and manufacture of modular marquees and
pagodas. With no hidden costs Gala Tent
provide a professional service with quality products and guarantee they cannot be beaten on price throughout Europe!
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Islamic Relief
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Gala Tent Limited supplies Gala Tents to Islamic Relief for use as temporary shelters
in Pakistan following the earthquake.
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Gala Tent supplied 40 Marquees to Islamic Relief for the earthquake disaster to help
with shelter and schooling for the homeless. Managing Director Jason Mace said “Gala Tent is the largest stockist of
Marquees in Europe which enabled us to deliver them next day to Birmingham where another
company had donated a flight which then flew the Marquees to the effected area, we were
only to pleased to assist".
With so many natural disasters affecting areas all over the world,
assistance is always required.
If you would like to help, please visit-
www.islamic-relief.com
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Barnsley Chronicle
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By David Walsh – Barnsley Chronicle
Sky the limit as firm takes off into orbit
Magnificent Trio see business grow
A trio of Barnsley Internet pioneers have seen their three-year-old business go into orbit.
Gala Tent has experienced growth of nearly 900 percent turnover and are aiming for £1million turn over this year.
The online shopping mall, which sells more than 1,000 products through a website and catalogues was established in former social club on school street in Hemingfield.
Jason Mace aged 30 Mark Thompson, 34 and Steve Biggs, 33, have just been granted retrospective planning permission for the change of use to business – and now sky is the limit.
But the down to earth partners don’t see themselves as idols of the dotcom generation, or survivors of the meltdown, which hit so many fledging firms.
Unusual
Jason said; “I never thought about it but in the area I suppose it is an unusual business. We’re just taking advantage of the technology without the Internet what we’re doing wouldn’t be possible”
“By the time this year is up we should be really established and all the hard work will have paid off.
The business sells garden furniture, marquees, gazebos, patio heaters, trestle tables and folding chairs and specialise in outdoor leisure. And orders are despatched all over the country, America and Europe is one of their biggest markets.
Jason said the plan was to borrow money from the bank and move to a multipurpose-built warehouse. Then Gala Tent can import direct from over seas suppliers making Gala Tent unbeatable on price, as we would be cutting out the middleman.
Jason said: “its been hard work and a lot of late nights but we want to be so big that we don’t have to worry about competition and cash flow, long may it continue.
Find them at www.galatent.co.uk
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Market Trade News
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NEW SUPER MARQUEE LAUNCHED BY GALA TENT
Gala Marquee Sales has recently launched the latest in its range of top selling marquees. With approximately 20ft x 10ft of ground space and about 10ft height
to the centre apex, the new Gala Tent Marquee is made of Rip-Stop water resistant anti-UV protection sheeting. White in colour, it is strong enough to offer
protection from the summer elements. The marquee comes as part of a package that comes with a powder coated steel tubular framework, windowed side panels,
pedestal feet, guide ropes, steel pegs, instructions and an easy-to-store bag. Gala Tents’s Jason Mace told MTN, “It is an inexpensive marquee and will introduce
a haven of shelter for up to 32 people at any garden party this summer. It will provide traders with a niche market as they can sell this marquee for the
same price it would normally cost to hire one of an equivalent size.
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Ecommerce Revolution
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Surf’s up, riding the Internet wave
As one traditional enterprise closes down a silicon-shiny new one has sprung up in its place. David Walsh discovered what happened when the Internet landed in Hemingfield.
The last black ball of the last pool game of the season heralded the end of an era at a Hemingfield Village Club. Minutes after last week’s match the doors at the Hemingfield club on
School Street closed. But the building won’t stand unused – it has become part of the mushrooming business empire of three local entrepreneurs who are set to make a fortune from the
Internet revolution. Jason Mace, 28, and Mark Thompson, 32 of School Street are partners in galatent.co.uk, an online shopping ‘mall’ offering more than 1,000 products ranging from
Marquees to outdoor furniture. And as with third partner Steve Biggs, 31 of Hough Lane, Wombwell, they have just landed a potentially multi-million pound deal to design and construct
websites. The entire village club is now their headquarters and they hope to employ six locals on the website development in the near future. But the dizzying success of the business
– and the potential to make vast amounts of cash – has not affected them yet. The three are only paying themselves £20.000 a year to start with. Said Jason; we are going to keep our
feet on the ground; “we won’t go mad on flash cars. We work all hours because our ultimate goal is to be the best at what we specialise in. Company began last year when lifelong friends
and trained joiners, Jason and Mark working away from home. But Jason was unhappy, and quit to sell marquees to Millennium party organisers. Business took off and in November he persuaded
Mark to join him, Jason said: “The marquees set us up. But people wanted furniture, heating, flooring, lighting etc to go inside them, and we’ve kept adding products since then.” In April
the pair were so busy they had to get a computer expert in to help. Enter old friend Steve Biggs, a software developer at Dearne Valley college when he was asked to build a more
professional website for Gala Tent. Steve, whose girlfriend Vicki is expecting a baby in September said “I thought if I could do it for Gala Tent, I could do it for other people. It was a big
decision but you can spend the rest of your life wondering if it would have worked – it’s paid off.” Their original base was in a backroom at the club – where Jason’s father Tony was
licensee – but with space becoming a problem they persuaded him to close the ailing business and invest in Gala Tent. But although it all happened so fast, it’s been hard work. Said Jason:
“ I never sleep much and I always take one night out a week to get drunk because that’s the only way to get the quality shut-eye I need.”
And for the future? Further expansion and as Mark comments: “Early retirement would be nice.”.
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Sunday Times
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Bargin of the week
This week’s good deal. There is no need to mope around indoors all summer. Simply spend a minuets logging onto this bargain site to order a patio dinning set. The Malay Dorsett set includes
two benches, two chairs and a rectangle table, and costs £249.99 (a saving of £150). When the sun is overpowering, there are parasols too. Overnight delivery is free in the UK mainland.
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Market Trader
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Gala Tent Launch New Marquee To Beat The Jones
Barnsley Based Gala Tent has launched the latest in its line of best selling marquee’s the new marquee measures 20ft x 10ft and is set to turn heads this summer. Gala Tent’s Jason Mace said: “This
marquee is our best yet. It is roomy and eye catching and offers enough space for every kind of garden occasion its ideal for enjoying the beauties of you garden or informal entertaining”.
Made from water resistant anti-UV protection sheeting, it’s strong enough to offer protection from the best and worst of summer elements. “The Marquee is made from durable material and
will protect you from the evitable summer shower and also keeps out the harmful UV rays”. The Marquee comes in classic white with all the fixtures and fittings required to make it a real
head turner. Supplied with a powder coated steel tubular framework; side panels and fittings; pedestal feet; guide ropes pegs and instructions. Retailing at a competitive price, this
marquee offers a summer haven in any garden and is bound to impress.
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Barnsley Chronicle
Smoking Ban Boosts Firms Productivity.
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By Ian Thompson
A firm says its sales have risen by between £50, 000 and £60,000 a month since it changed its rules on smoking at the start of the year.
Gala Tent Ltd at Grimehorpe says productivity of its 20 workers has risen 80 percent since smoking was restricted to 30-minute lunch breaks.
About a third of the workforce smoke and Managing Director Jason Mace said two members of staff had been persuaded to give up cigarettes.
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A couple of other staff had to be disciplined for ‘insubordination’ in the first few days when the smoking rules were introduced.
Mr Mace said: “Until the end of last year, anyone who wanted a cigarette in working hours went and had one.
“It was getting to a point when some staff were taking two hours a day in smoking breaks which we felt was unfair on those who did not smoke.
“We decided to change the rules on smoking in working hours now so it would come a less shock when the law changes in July.
“Most of those who smoke felt the changes would help them give up”
The Company, which makes marquees, tents, gazebos, flooring, lighting heating equipment, decided to manufacture smoking shelters for its smokers.
It was decided to add smoking shelters to its product range and sold in January 2007, 50 shelters, including 26 to car dealer Carcraft.
The firm moved to Park Springs Industrial Estate at the end of 2005 after spring 3 years at Station Road Industrial Estate, Wombwell. It was originally set up in Hemingfield.
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There’s a Gazebo at the bottom of my garden’ – and nice it looks.
By
George W Bateson
Freelance Journalist
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They are used extensively on show grounds and almost every wedding party has one, on every beach there is a multi coloured array of them and no self respecting garden is without one, it seems they are everywhere – and just what are they? Why the Gazebo.
Gazebos are the most liked garden ornament today and the popularity of this canvas, metal-framed open sided structure has seen many a tent and awning manufacturer taking an upswing with the supplying of them.
There are several theories as to the origin of the word Gazebo, some go for the view that it is a corruption of an oriental word meaning a turret or window in the roof of a house, one that afforded a view whilst others go for the English word ‘gaze’ with the Latin ebo (I shall) tagged on the end giving us the word Gazebo first introduced into the English language in the mid 1700s.
Also known to many as Summerhouses, Pergola’s, pavilions or even the Italian ‘Belvedere’ the gazebo has been around for as long as can be recalled. The Egyptians were known to have them in gardens as long ago as 1400 BC and evidence has it they may even have been using a gazebo type structure as early as 2600BC. The Japanese tea house was a simple structure whereas the Chinese went in for a more elaborate and larger gazebo and it is mainly through this Chinese influence that in the 18th century the gazebo spread throughout Europe.
Changing from part of the structure of the building to a private place in the garden where one can rest and enjoy the view the gazebo took on a different life. Designed in many shapes and sizes from small wooden structures with open sides in the gardens of the not so rich whilst much bigger more elaborate and ornate gazebos were a central feature in the extensive formal gardens of the well to do – but the one thing they all had in common was they had a view over the gardens large or small.
The canvas gazebo has moved on in at a furious pace since they were first produced as a simple open sided canvas shelter supported by a metal frame, roll down flaps have been added transforming it into a windproof shelter. Not only do they simply afford protection from the elements but gazebo’s of a most superior nature can be bought, constructed in the finest mahogany and in these a hot tub can be installed in which if you wish you can sit in the luxury of hot water looking out over the garden!!
A leader in the field of supplying gazebos is West Yorkshires Gala Tent based in Grimethorpe, near Barnsley. Created in September 1999 by local entrepreneurs Jason Mace and Mark Thompson and joined by software expert Steve Briggs this Internet shopping complex has gazebos, marquees, patio heaters, folding tables and chairs – even a modular constructed dance floor on their shopping list and are leading contract suppliers to many hire companies, councils and units of the emergency services.
From their humble start in the premises of the Hemingfield village club - of which Jason’s father was the licensee and was persuaded to close the failing business and invest in Gala Tent - they have now moved into purpose built warehouse with over 25,000 square feet of floor space plus office accommodation in Springfield Road, Grimethorpe, Barnsley and recorded an annual sales of over £4,000,000. MD Jason Mace guarantees that any order placed with them before three o clock will guarantee delivery the next working day and to ensure the packages arrive in pristine condition they are protected with heavy polythene covering.
Their premises at Unit 1, Park Springs are run with the latest state of the art technology as well as personal service. Not only do they carry the largest stock of items of any similar company in Europe but are fully geared up to producing any type and size of canvas structure you care to ask for.
Head of Sales, Lisa Mace, controls a team of sales persons who answer calls, take and process orders and who is quick to state that wherever Gala Tent send their items to there are no delivery charges.
Whilst Gala Tent is mainly an Internet organisation they do encourage those who prefer to shop in the traditional way to visit their showrooms where a full range of their products is available. On their web site they have a corporate video created by Jason Mace on which can be seen not only the organization and some of the team but the standards of the materials used, the precision of the component parts and the detail that goes into each item before it is dispatched to ensure that the customer receives exactly what they have ordered and receives it in excellent condition.
Following the disastrous earthquake in Pakistan Gala Tent immediately supplied 40 Marquees to the Islamic Relief Organisation to assist with shelters and schooling for the homeless. Commented Jason Mace, MD Gala Tent ‘ We were only to pleased to assist and as the largest stockist of marquees in Europe were able to deliver them to Birmingham the following day to be flown immediately to the affected area’.
And what of the future of the Gazebo? Why they are to go on and on, they even have a mention in Star Wars, on the Planet of Twilight, quote ‘A silver cup, probably some kind of cooking bowl under the Gazebo’s black shade, floated into view’ unquote. So there we have it Gazebo’s past, present and well into the future.
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Channel 4 Homes
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Channel 4 Homes featured our swimming pool enclosure and swimming pool in their competition for July and August 2006, below is what they said.
SUMMER FUN
Win A Pool and Enclosure
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Summer is definitely with us - at last - and if recent temperatures are anything to go by you'll be wanting to spend as much time as possible in the pool. How much better if that pool was in your back garden.
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Things move from better to near perfect if it comes complete with an enclosure to protect it (and you) from rain, insects, falling leaves and the sun when it gets too hot.
Which is why this competition, in association with Gala Tent, is one you'll want to enter.
We're giving away a Premium Metal frame Pool worth £399. The pool measures 15' by 36' complete with video, 240v filter pump, 16ft ground sheet, 16ft swimming pool cover, 36" ladder and maintainence cleaning kit.
To make the pool experience even more enjoyable the winner will also receive a swimming pool enclosure. Also worth £399 this versatile structure will accommodate the pool with ample room to walk around. The package includes the canopy and a full set of detachable sidewalls allowing the enclosure to be completely enclosed. Also included is a ground bar, a bum rail, guide ropes, steel pegs and assembly instructions.
For more swimming pools vist the Gala Tent site.
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Channel 4
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Channel 4 featured one of our Gala Tents in their July 2006 competition, they later informed us that is was one of their most successful ever, below is what they wrote.
Competition: Win a Gala Tent!
Now that we're in full summer swing, the Brits can be spotted doing a number of things: a) getting out to the countryside to enjoy picnics and barbeques and b) turning pink in the sun. Considering the British summer is a fleeting thing, it's always a good idea to make the most of the sunshine while it lasts, which is which we're giving away a gala tent from www.galatent.co.uk. The Gala Tent is perfect for picnics and barbeques, perfect to sit and watch the races for the afternoon, or as a handyeating areaon a camping holiday.
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When it rains, it pours
Red noses and burnt shoulders are a sorry summer casualty, hence the genius of the Gala Tent to keep the summer rays away. But it wouldn't be a British summer without the odd rain shower, would it? The Gala Tent doubles as a rain shelter! Perfect for rain or shine. Though if guaranteed sunshine is what you're after, you'd be advised to pack up the family and belongings in the car and head to the South of France.
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The gala tent is easy to put together; The frame simply slots together and each leg comes complete with a base plate that can be pegged or bolted to the ground. Every model has large Georgian style windows in the side panel, while the end panels have a roll up zip entry doorway.
To be in with a chance of winning a 2m x 3m Gala tent, simply answer the question below.
Read full Gala Tent specifications
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Barnsley Hospice Midnight Walk
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I am writing on behalf of patients and staff at Barnsley Hospice to say a really big thank you for
so kindly loaning us a gazebo for our recent Midnight Walk.
This was the first time we had staged this event and it was incredibly successful. With over 450
pajama clad ladies taking part, the atmosphere was electric! When hundreds of balloons were released
on the stroke of midnight it was an emotional moment - there was a distinct mixture of smiles and
tears and very definite feeling of camaraderie as everyone set off. Most of the ladies who set out
on their journey finished the course and for some, the sense of achievement as they crossed the
finish line was overwhelming.
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Although not all the sponsor money has been received, I am delighted to let you know that initial calculations show
that in excess of £20,000 will have been generated for the Hospice, a truly amazing amount I'm sure you'll agree.
Bransley Hospice provides Specialist Palliative Care to local community completely free of charge. It is now
thirteen years since we first opened our doors as a Day Hospice to care for patients with life threatening illness,
and during this time our work has touched the lives of thousands of people. We are immensely grateful to our patrons
past and present and acknowledge the unstinting generosity of people of the people in Barnsley.
Thank you once again for your support, we really do appreciate it.
Best Wishes
Sue Miller
Events Fundraiser
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Feeding the Homeless
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Managing Direct Jason Mace received a call from Farooq Aftab who organised the event - Jason Kindly Donated a marquee
for the charity event
The Christian and Muslim community joined forces for the first time this Christmas to help the poor and needy.
Members of the Huddersfield Methodist Mission and Amadiyyah Muslim community united at the Welcome Centre on
Christmas Day to provide food, clothing and tea and coffee to homeless people in Huddersfield. Around 30 people
turned up throughout the day, as representatives from both communities were on hand to make soup and pasta, and hot
tea and coffee from 1pm to 5.30pm. The visitors also left with hats and gloves, blankets and food parcels to keep
them going for the coming days and weeks.
Steven Ward of the Methodist Mission, said: “It was a wonderful day and it was so special that the Muslim and
Christian communities could come together and do such a great thing for others in Huddersfield who are less fortunate.
“It’s the first time ever we have joined forces and next year will be even bigger.”
Amadiyyah members contacted the Methodist Mission after reading an article in the Examiner.
Since then, the communities have held several meetings and have decided to work together in the future to help
people in Huddersfield.
Mr Ward said: “It’s a very special moment in the Huddersfield Community and we look forward to meeting again and
working together.”
Offer your support www.ckft.com
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