Employee spotlight
20th March 2015
Name: Nicola Metcalfe
About: Nicola is a mum of two boys Kieran 15 and Riley 12.
Role: maintenance and service manager.
About: Nicola has been a valued member of the A1 Stairlifts Services team for two years. She is a Christmas-maniac and already has the team counting down until Santa next comes. She loves spending time with her family and attending the many footballs games her boys play in. She also loves watching the darts. She looks forward to hearing from you.
Life Changing Moment For Mark Mayman With Free Stairlift
6th March 2015
This year we have launched a campaign to give something back to the community. Each month of 2015 we’re giving one free fully fitted straight stairlift to a deserving case. In January Mark Mayman was nominated by his wife Jean as he suffers from muscular dystrophy. Mark needed a stairlift as getting up and down the stairs was proving difficult for both him and his wife. Since it was fitted, his home life has become much easier.
Said Mark: “I am absolutely delighted with my new stairlift. A huge thank you to my wife for nominating my case and to A1 Stairlifts for supporting those that have a real need and perhaps for one reason or another haven’t been able to have a stairlift previously. I have health issues and struggled to get up and down the stairs. Now life at home is so much easier.”
We’re asking for your nominations. If you know someone who would benefit from a free straight stairlift, please get in touch: headoffice@a1stairlifts.co.uk or call 01535 612160 or send to us in the post: A1 Stairlifts Ltd.
Keighley
West Yorkshire, UK
BD21 1DD
You’re Invited To Our A Be A Friend Tea Party
25th February 2015
Did you know that over five million older people are affected by loneliness and this is on the rise?
We meet elderly and disabled people on a daily basis and understand how wide spread loneliness is and what an awful effect it can have on people’s lives. As a result we want to help Friends of the Elderly on their campaign to combat the issue. In partnership with StairliftRecycling.co.uk and Keighley Cougar’s Rugby Club we’re hosting a Be A Friend tea party on Wednesday 25 March from 2pm in our lovely new showroom.
Everyone is invited to come along and enjoy the entertainment, free refreshments, cakes and scones – please feel free to bring along your own baking to share with the group. Whether by yourself, with a friend or family member, the tea party is a chance to get out of the house, meet like-minded people, catch up with friends and chat the afternoon away at your leisure. 
We’re also looking for volunteers to Be A Friend for the afternoon and to help out with the event. Contact 0808 178 8487 or email headoffice@a1stairlifts.co.uk for more information.
10% of any sales made on the day will go to Friends of the Elderly charity.
Our showroom is based on 56 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 1DD.
The opening of our J.Mackie showroom
13th February 2015
Next week (Wednesday 18 Feb) in our newly refurbished A1 Stairlift’s showroom, we’re having free refreshments & canapes 2-4pm for the opening of our new J.Mackie Gallery in the showroom. His stunning paintings are available to buy.
J.Mackie will be here to talk you through his work and inspiration and answer any questions you might have.
We also have lots of mobility products on offer which you can browse and try out while you’re here.
There is plenty of parking in our forecourt – we’re based at 56 South Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire.
Linda’s Kitchen – Fruit Tea Bread
9th February 2015
Quick teatime treat: Fruit Tea Bread 
Ingredients:
125g (4oz) margarine
275ml (half pint) tea
175g (6oz) mixed dried fruit
125g (4oz) caster sugar
250g (9oz) self-raising flour sifted
1 x 5ml (teaspoon) bicarbonate of soda
1 x 2.5ml (half teaspoon) salt
1 x 2.5ml (half teaspoon) mixed spice
Pre-heat oven 180°C / 35°F / Gas mark no.4
- Grease and bottom line a 1kg (2lb) loaf tin
- Place margarine, tea, sugar and fruit in a saucepan stirring continuously over low heat, bring to boil and simmer for 4 mins. Allow to cool.
- Mix thoroughly with dry ingredients. Place in tin. Bake for 60-75 mins on middle shelf.
- Serve sliced with butter.
Variation: Use 6oz sultanas and grated rind of orange instead of mixed spice.
J. Mackie Gallery
28th January 2015
We’ve transformed part of our showroom into a beautiful gallery of J.Mackie artwork.
While trying out one of our many stairlifts, the gallery will take you on a journey from Venice to South of France to London and all over the world.
Locally-based, John Mackie lives in Haworth. He studied Drawing and Painting at the Glasgow School of Art (1972-76) under David Donaldson (The Queens Portrait Painter for Scotland). David Donaldson was one of the top Portrait Painters in Britain and in 1974 when approached by Bailley Gerald Magrath he recommended John to do his official Portrait. Among others were Michael Kelly (Lord Provost of Glasgow) and Duncan Miller (Councill Officer for the City of Glasgow). John has always agnowledged David Donaldsons importance and influence.
While studying at the Glasgow School of Art, he was introduced to the works of Monet, Renoir and Pissarro. In particular the influence of Monet can be seen in his own painting style and his is an obvious love of impressionist work.
Mackie gained the W H Shanks Award for drawing in 1976 and later received a travelling scholarship from The Scottish Arts Council (1976/77) which he used to work in America and Canada. On his return he lived and painted in Italy and France where he was inspired by the landscape and cities around Tuscany, Umbria and Chianti. In France, he spent time in Paris where he discovered the wealth of material in the everyday scenes around cafés and bistros, especially around the districts beside Place du Tetre and the Champs Elysees.
All frames made by M&J Framing in Keighley.
Try our stairlifts before you buy and browse the beautiful paintings on offer, available to purchase http://ow.ly/i/8lWS5
Brand New: Secure Rear and Front Lock Up Boxes
23rd January 2015
New in: We now offer secure lock up boxes that fit to the rear or front of your mobility scooter. They have a lock and key and reflectors. Great for when you’re out and about shopping or don’t have enough room in your basket.
They fit most scooters, so if you’re interested call in and we’ll have a look. They’re only £79.50 fitted (rrp £129).
Our showroom is 56 South Street, Keighley West Yorkshire.
Product Focus: Platinum Horizon Straight Stairlift
22nd January 2015
The Horizon straight stairlift from Platinum gives you a unique experience from start to finish. With ergonomic controls, powered swivel and a footrest linkage as standard, it has never been easier to get up and down stairs.
For the price and more information on the Platinum Horizon please phone 0800 678 5261 or email enquiries@a1stairlifts.co.uk
12 Month Give Away!
14th January 2015
A1 Stairlifts is starting the year off with a bang! And a fantastic 12 month special offer!
Every month in 2015 we’re giving away a fully fitted straight stairlift to a deserving recipient. We’re relying on you to nominate someone who is in genuine needs of a stairlift and let us know why you feel they deserve this.
A lot of our business comes from your recommendations, and so we’d like to give something back to the community for your referrals and support.
To nominate someone, please email headoffice@a1stairlifts.co.uk or call 01535 612160.
http://www.a1stairlifts.co.uk/straight-stairlifts/
2015 Keighley Cougar’s Kit Launch
3rd December 2014
Keighley Cougars 2015 kit launch will be on Friday 12 December at the A1 Stairlifts Showroom 56 South Street Keighley, 3pm-8pm. Nibbles and drinks on offer….
Sample replica shirts will be here to see and try on. All shirt orders placed now up until the 19th of December will be honoured before December 24th.
Any replica short or sock orders will be fulfilled mid-January when the factory restarts. Then, in January, we will be launching a range of sublimated training tops, hoodies and other off field kit. Same style as the replica tops but with a black background. All fans will look great in them so watch this space!
