The UK’s fastest growing second hand website has revealed that those who live in Wigan are more likely to buy second hand than any other UK city.

The UK’s fastest growing second hand website, www.Preloved.co.uk, has today revealed that North West city Wigan is the second hand capital of the UK. Preloved.co.uk analysed site statistics to find the number of visits from each UK city and discovered that in March 2010 there were 13,872 from Wigan, equating to 17% of the city’s total population.

Visitors from Wigan also spent 30% longer on the site than the national average, and viewed 37% more pages.

Amongst all searches for second hand items, those from Wigan searched most frequently for caravans. This was closely followed by cars, sofas and then fish tanks.

Birmingham came in second with 15% of the city’s population visiting the site during the month of March. The capital came in at number four with 11% of its 8 million strong population visiting the site in the last month.

Londoners were keen to grab a second hand laptop, with bikes and pushchairs also being particularly popular.

The cities most likely to buy second hand, based on the number of visits to Preloved per head of population:

1. Wigan – 17%
2. Birmingham – 15%
3. Rotherham – 15%
4. London – 11%
5. Manchester – 10%
6. Bolton – 9%
7. Nottingham – 9%
8. Glasgow – 8%
9. Leeds – 8%
10. Bristol – 7%

Scousers came bottom of the list with only 4% of the nearly half a million Liverpudlians visiting the site during the month of March. Of those from Liverpool who did use the site, the Apple iPhone was a particularly popular search.

Edinburgh was the third least likely to buy second hand with only 5% of the total population of the city visiting the site. Of those that did, wedding dresses were a popular second hand buy.

Ian Buzer, Managing Director of Preloved.co.uk said:

“These statistics are interesting as it enables us to grasp which cities are the most second hand savvy and what things people in different places like to buy online. It’s fascinating to see that the people of Wigan have an unusually high affinity to caravans and fish tanks. We feel that by releasing the figures, it will help the public see what kind of things are popular online, which helps if anyone wants to raise some extra cash by selling their unwanted clutter.”

He continued,

“Not only was Wigan the city that visited the site the most frequently, it was also the one that submitted the most classified ads. At Preloved we are trying to encourage buying and selling within local communities as it is safer and more fun to meet with local people. The fact that places such as London, Glasgow and Bristol are so active on the site should encourage others in these cities to explore what people in their area have to offer.”

The statistics showed that, combined, there were nearly 3 million visits to the site during March, which equates to 5% of the UK population.

Link: http://www.Preloved.co.uk

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For more information, please contact Gabrielle Lofthouse, 10 Yetis Public Relations Agency, [email protected] or call 01452 348 211.

Notes to editors:

Preloved was founded in 1998 and has grown to become one of the largest classified ads sites in the UK, with hundreds of thousands of second hand items for sale as well as thousands of product reviews and a highly populated and active forum.

The site prides itself on the fact that all private ads are completely free to post including a photo, with absolutely no listing fees, no selling fees and no catches, giving sellers and credit-crunched Brits a free and simple way of clearing their clutter. Popular sections on the site include; but are not limited to, baby clothes and equipment, children’s toys, furniture, vehicles, caravans and wedding dresses.

West Palm Beach, FL, January 14, 2010 – Alienst, a unique marketing company specializing in an innovative marketing philosophy called “Spider Web marketing” has signed on long term to help Roof Swap – a company specializing in offering its customers a safe and inexpensive home exchange experience. Roof Swap allows for its members to locate and exchange homes with a more than fourteen-thousand plus world-wide members.

Alienst’s latest edition to the list of clients whose success is due to the innovative marketing techniques Alienst uses is an up and coming website called Roof Swap (www.roofswap.com), Roof Swap, a company aiming to make vacationing more fun and less expensive for members all over the world, maintains a network of over 14,000 people from all over the world who want to engage in the quickly growing concept of home swapping.

Alienst’s approach to marketing their clients’ products and services, Spider Web Marketing, is an all inclusive marketing approach developed by Alienst founder, Daniel Cutting, that concentrates on the psychology of marketing, innovative proprietary concepts and mainstream Search Engine Optimization in one all inclusive package.

Home swapping was accurately portrayed in the movie “The Holiday”, where two homeowners who want to experience life in each other’s cities, decide to switch homes for a short period of time; taking the expense of acquiring accommodations completely out of the vacation equation. Roof Swap charges only $75 a year to members who want to list their property in hopes of home exchange to thousands of popular and exciting vacation destinations world-wide.

“Once we got a grasp of their concept we were very excited to get involved in something unique like home exchange. Imagine you can pay seventy-five bucks a year and spend a month in Paris, a month in Brazil, a month in Jamaica, just for the cost of air fare, it is a truly life changing experience for allot of members who cannot afford the extravagant vacations,” says Alienst Founder & Head Alienst, Daniel Cutting.

Alienst has over 15 years of experience using their cutting edge marketing techniques to help companies market their products and services effectively and Roof Swap, while still reaching the mainstream has already surpassed fourteen-thousand members world-wide.

If you’d like more information about Alienst, you can visit their website at: www.alienst.com. And you can find out more about Roof Swap by visiting their website at: www.roofswap.com.

Synverse, the innovative Global Services and Systems Integration specialists for Managed Services and SaaS/Cloud deployments, have become a launch promoter of the UK arm of EuroCloud, Europe’s first ever Cloud Computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) business community.

The kickoff event for Eurocloud UK was held on Wednesday November 25th at the SUN Microsystems Customer Briefing Centre in London. The event was supported by over 40 representatives from a broad mix of Cloud Computing platform vendors and software companies, IT Managers, Consultants and Analysts.

Synverse specialises in accelerating the deployment of SaaS software projects using its pre-built Accelerator Frameworks and business processes coupled with a well proven systems integration methodology.

Synverse Director Anuj Sachdeva said “Synverse is pleased assist in the formation of Eurocloud UK and looks forward to delivering extra value to our customers through close collaboration with the other members. We are seeing a great deal of interest in Cloud Computing from companies wishing to reduce IT costs and gain greater flexibility in their businesses”.

About Eurocloud

The overall Eurocloud organisation is led by Pierre-José Billotte, President and Founder of the French ASP Forum, with a team of SaaS and cloud computing players from the UK, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Spain.

EuroCloud facilitates leading SaaS vendors, enablers, integrators and industry experts to share best practice and expand their businesses across the continent. Through its diverse membership, EuroCloud will promote cloud computing in Europe, including current state of the markets and future innovations, and will become a critical exchange platform across the different continents.

For further information, please visit: http://www.eurocloud.org/ &

http://euroclouduk.eventbrite.com/

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/EuroCloud

About Synverse

Synverse is a next generation global IT services company headquartered in Maidenhead, UK. Synverse is led by innovation, solution accelerators and methodologies with a core focus on enterprise integration web and collaboration solutions.

Synverse combines the latest Cloud Computing and SaaS developments with its unique business, solution and technology accelerator frameworks to deliver IT projects with as aggressive time to market at lower total cost of ownership, without compromising on the service quality. Synverse has partnered with a number of leading Cloud Computing vendors including Salesforce.com, Microsoft and Rackspace.

Contact Synverse at:
Tel: +44 1628 421827
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.synverse.com

With numerous redevelopment projects in and around Cheapside finally nearing completion, including the much heralded One New Change office and retail complex, Abbey Business Centres explore what benefits the ‘new Cheapside’ could have for your business if you were to rent office space in the City of London.

The area around Cheapside boasts some of the most historical sites that London has to offer – including Monument and St Paul’s Cathedral. This backdrop ensures the district is one of the most attractive locations for businesses seeking office space in London. A point proved by the fact that a number of the world’s biggest organisations now run their operations from numerous locations along the ancient medieval thoroughfare.

The drive to redevelop Cheapside has been brought about to rid the district of a small number of unsympathetic 1960s inspired buildings that currently occupy valuable real estate. The hope is that projects like 5 Cheapside and Bow Bells House will ensure Cheapside is the undisputed number one location of choice for multinationals seeking office space in the Capital – as well as bringing back a renewed sense of vibrancy to the area that seems to have been lost since the financial crisis began.

You can gain a head start on the likely clamour for office space in the Square Mile however by taking a serviced office suite with Abbey at their business centre on St Martin’s le Grand – situated towards the western end of Cheapside.

Located next to St Paul’s London Underground station, their Grade II listed office retains many period features that will provide a subtle contrast to the very modern developments currently being erected. Set over 5 floors, these serviced offices are also within easy reach of Moorgate, Barbican and City Thameslink stations ensuring accessibility will not be an issue for you and your employees.

Prices at Abbey’s London EC1 business centre start from as little as £250 per workstation per month and with rental prices across the City currently on the rise, there is no better time to take affordable office space in the area.

To arrange a viewing of this Cheapside office space, call Steve White today on 0207 397 8300.

To celebrate 25 years of the London Fashion Week, FCUK, the edgy, attitudinal, high street British fashion brand, is offering one lucky customer and a guest the trip of a lifetime to London to watch the London Fashion Week. Customers can drop in their entry with a minimum purchase of Rs. 3999 and a lucky draw will determine which two people will fly to London for this fabulous experience.

The winners will be flown in style to London and spend two nights in a plush accommodation – perfectly placed to check out all the sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis. They will attend Nicole Farhi’s show at the London Fashion Week and dine at her London restaurant, Champaign. French Connection owes a great deal of its lineage and design credibility to Nicole Farhi as it was Nicole who worked there as the Head of Design before launching her own independent brand. Nicole has now showcased her collection at London Fashion Week for many years as a leading British design house.

And there’s more! Winners will watch the London Fashion Week dressed in utmost style, as they will be given £500 to spend in the ultra cool Oxford Street French Connection store. To make this trip even more memorable, a gift voucher worth Rs. 20,000 from FCUK India awaits them on their return!

Contest starts on 7th August 2009.

About French Connection UK:

Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection UK (FCUK) set out to create well-designed fashionable clothing that appeals to a broad market. French Connection is now one of the strongest brands on the British high street and operates in over 25 countries. With more than 1500 outlets worldwide, French Connection is emerging as a truly global fashion brand.

Having established a strong core clothing business, through unique design and a true sense of style the company has, over recent years expanded its portfolio into exciting new areas. Throughout the brands expansion and diversification the principles have remained the same; design-led products presented in a unique and innovative way.

Stores across the globe are designed to be a true extension of the brand whilst being relevant to their local surrounding, so all elements including staff and store design work together to create a shopping environment which is all part of the French Connection experience. Retaining the clean, simple signature look that French Connection has made its own, the stores provide an environment where the product takes centre stage. These are exciting times for French Connection. In constant pursuit of new ideas and with design at the helm, the vision for the future just keeps growing.

About the Murjani Group:

The Murjani Group is the only Indian Group in the world, to have successfully developed, launched and built several major international designer brands, including Gloria Vanderbilt and Tommy Hilfiger. A 78-year-old global group with an extensive proven track record in the international & Indian markets, the Murjani Group is responsible for having launched the first International lifestyle designer brand in India, Tommy Hilfiger. With a portfolio of some of the world’s most powerful Brands, including Gucci, Calvin Klein Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger and French Connection, combined with 8 decades of retail experience and over 4 decades of brand marketing, the Murjani Group is well placed to open over five hundred stores throughout India, over the next five years.

For further information please contact:

Toral Sanghavi

Clea Public Relations

9821045486

[email protected]

Coming to learn English language in the heart of London can be a very rewarding experience. London has a lot schools and universities which impart English language courses which can make the students highly proficient in the language to suit academic as well as job priorities. There are English classes London-based schools are offering to the young as well as the young adults who are seeking to learn the language to better their English language skills. There are various levels of these classes. Each of the English class London schools provides are combinations of English lessons and expert tutors giving the best to improve and develop different skills in the students. Whether one has an academic, business or a social need there will be something to suit ones requirements within the English classes London schools offer in their course curriculum.

There are several courses catering to different needs of both young and young adults. If you are looking forward to improve their general English skills then the General English courses will just suit you right. But if you are looking to go to any of the English speaking universities, then you can join in some English class London offering university foundation courses to help students get admission and adjust to the curriculum of the universities without facing any problems. There are also English classes London-based schools are offering in case you want to learn the key business concepts and develop your practical English language skills. You can always try one of the many courses offered by the schools on Business English.

There are also several opportunities in which you can choose an English course which combines group and individual tuitions and are often referred to as combination courses. There are also English class London which are very short term during which one-to-one programs are held and are mainly for professionals who need to maximize their progress during their short stint in London.

Then there are English class London imparting corporate language training courses which are designed specially to meet the requirements of multinational companies, operating globally with a huge international workforce. There are several refresher courses for overseas English teachers too. These are either one or two weeks refresher courses which are suitable for various primary and secondary school teachers involved in both private as well as state sector schools. Apart from that there are other English classes London schools offer which are crash course, executive English course and other semi intensive courses which are highly effective for students who want to make rapid progress in English within a short time.

The best part about these English classes London-based language schools offer is that they are not only classroom oriented but also can be availed online. There are English class London schools have which are published online to cater to students for whom it is not practically possible to go to London for a direct admission in these classes. So they can login to the website and enroll themselves and can attend to online classes and give online examinations. Many students around the globe are availing this facility and are being rewarded.

If you are seeking an admission in English classes London based language schools offer, you can get all the information on the internet. These English courses London offer can be availed through online and interested students can learn from the comfort of their homes as well.

A special wedding fair for people of all ethnic race. Luton is a town packed full of cultural diversity. This great diverse ethnic mix will be seen in the music, costumes and other ways at the event. The Luton Wedding Fair will be held on Saturday 19 September 2009 from 10am-5pm at 32 Guildford street Luton , LU1 2NR and is sponsored by Marks Events.

The one day event is for all brides-to-be, married couples, and people thinking of having a wedding or party someday who will like to have either a simple or elaborate English wedding or add a tint of other culture to their event. Entrance to the show is FREE .

Luton wedding fair is being organised by Marks Events who has had previous experience in organising successful fairs in a developing country and is bringing the beautiful colours to the Luton wedding fair.

Amongst the amazing list of exhibitors are Campbell and Toft Ltd who not only provide imaginative catering of the highest possible standard but also provide cookery lessons if you prefer. Campbell and Toft Ltd directors have worked for over 25years with Leith’s Restaurant, Sally Clarke’s, Gordon Ramsey, The Ivy, Le Caprice, Caprice Events, Hunt Kendall Catering, Rhubarb Food Design, to name but a few. Brides not only enjoy bespoke menus, tailored to their specific needs and wishes but can also learn how to make that special meal so that they can make it over and over again for their parties. They allow hosts to enjoy their special occasion with complete confidence and peace of mind that every detail have been taken care for them

Another fabulous company that will be at the fair is YZ photography. YZ photography is well known for taking informal shots in a relaxed way and closely observing events as they unfold – a tender kiss, an intimate glance, spontaneous tears and infectious laugh. All these precious memories are alive forever with them after their big day. No bride want to put all these effort into their day and not get someone capture their emotion; seize the moment.

The Luton Wedding Fair explores the details in the traditions of both indigenous cultures of Native Britsh as well as those of more recent arrivals to Luton. The exhibition acknowledges the multicultural Luton and explores the increasingly international flavor of details in UK weddings.

About Marks Events

Marks Events is a complete event decoration and hire company that delivers high-quality, unforgettable experiences and transform any venue creating that special feel!

For Immediate Release:
Melt’s Golden Egg – or The Recession Proof Egg.
Don’t invest in the stock market – invest in the ultimate Golden Egg this Easter. Melts head chocolatier Chika Watanabe will handmake, to order, a delicious, large chocolate egg, using their finest chocolate and one troy ounce of gold bullion. This egg will be both a delicious experience and a great hedge against inflation. Wise people are buying gold and Melt has found a way for you to avoid the financial meltdown while enjoying the best chocolate money can buy. The egg will retail at GBP 1,000 – and include one ounce of a gold bullion Britannia and will be beautifully decorated with 18 carat gold leaf. Available to buy exclusively at Selfridges or to order on-line. You may find it is worth more than you paid by the time you eat it!!

Easter Treasure Hunt at Melt
Sign up at Melt chocolates for our comic strip for Easter and you have the chance to win an egg with a real silver Britannia coin from the Royal Mint. You will get a comic each day via the email and the winner gets his own Melt Easter Egg with a Britannia coin. This is a real treasure hunt for Easter.

Melt Easter Mug
An exclusive design for Melt by the hugely talented Lisa Jones. Simply the cutest Easter Mug anywhere – We have filled it with a choice of milk or dark chocolate slabs liberally scattered with dried fruits and spices or delicious chilli hot chocolate nuggets. We have also designed an egg for the Lisa Jones mug – available in our stores only.

Chocolate Hens
Battery hens??…you must be kidding, these hens are super spoilt – they are loving caressed and handmade by our skilled chocolatiers from the Melt team in our Notting Hill kitchen. We only use good quality chocolate that we rate highly.

Melt makes its chocolates fresh from its kitchen in Notting Hill. They are handmade by our award wining chocolatiers. Visit us at 59 Ledbury road or online.

Contact:
Melt Chocolates
Street:59 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Zip/Post Code: W11 2AA

Email: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.meltchocolates.com

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