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We have been working with Woodhead Group now for over six years, and we’ve loved every second. Not just for the company’s ethos and values, but for the projects it works on and the clients it works with.

Nottingham Forest and the Nottingham Forest Community Trust have launched their ‘It’s Tricky to Talk’ campaign, to encourage fans to talk more openly about their mental health problems and seek support.Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in males aged between 30 and 40, with 75 per cent of all suicide victims in…

One of my greatest inspirations over the past few years has been Andy Murray. I know, controversial; that grumpy Scottish bloke, who earns millions and still struggles to crack a smile. Yes, I do mean that Andy Murray. He’s always been in a strange position in his sport. Revered in his success, but disliked by…

Time-lapse video really works to convey the scale of large projects. We often get asked to work on projects that have multiple partners such as this major project that is underway in the town of Worksop in North Nottinghamshire. So Time-Lapse was needed to show off the scale of this build. A partnership between A1…

We were thrilled to be given the opportunity to get involved with a project being run by the RSPB in Nottinghamshire’s Sherwood Forest. They took on the task of building the brand new Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre and one of our clients, Robert Woodhead was taken on to do the build of the incredibly impressive…

World War Memorial Park make over captured on time-lapse in Grantham It’s always nice for us to get involved with some of the exciting projects we get to film and Wyndham Park is one of those projects. Robert Woodhead, one of our construction clients, has worked with South Kesteven District Council to bring its World…

Corporate films are something we get asked to do a lot and are an important piece of marketing material for any business. Here, you’ll see an example of a recent corporate film we created for one of our clients who wanted a film putting together to outline its new corporate plan and celebrate the company’s…

PR is changing and we’re leading the charge

When we recently had the opportunity to film a time-lapse in Yorkshire for SIP Build UK, we jumped at the chance. SIP Build UK are one of the UK’s leading SIP panel makers,  their latest project is 5 houses in Driffield, Yorkshire. SIP stands for Structural Insulated Panels and this fairly new concept is the…

National apprenticeship training provider, Remit Training, has worked with us since our inception in 2011. Working with a training provider can be exciting as you can work across many different sectors in a short period of time. This particular job was a really exciting one to do as it was at a ‘supercar’ workshop in…

Animated Videos or as they are more commonly known ‘explainer videos’ are one of the most concise ways to convey a message on-line. Our client, the Private Landlords Buying Group (PLBG), asked us for an animated video they could use on social media and websites, to show – in simple terms – what they do…

This video focussed on the regeneration which was put together for our client, Keepmoat Regeneration, which recently worked with Leeds City Council on a four year, £145m project to regenerate several areas of Leeds.  We made several visits to Leeds to visit various sites which Keepmoat had built and renovated, to capture the incredible regeneration…

Another one of our clients, Nottingham City Homes, began work last year on an £11m project to renovate two existing tower blocks in Nottingham, and build a brand new extra care centre linking the two blocks together.  We are not only involved in the PR of the project, but have also been brought in by…

We’ve worked with Robert Woodhead for several years now and have watched them build, restore and refurbish some fantastic projects – but the Rad Building  is becoming a favourite of ours.  The RAD building is a huge £6m Government funded project on the University of Nottingham’s Jubilee campus and will set a precedent as one…

The launch of a new council house development in Creswell has marked the start of a four-year partnership between our client Woodhead Group and Bolsover District Council. The four year programme will not only deliver more than 100 high quality, energy efficient homes, over four years but will also enable Woodhead to deliver greater social…

We all love hearing about a scandal. Bad news is good news to any media organisation. Whether it’s a hair in someone’s main course, or a rat infestation on the local housing estate; as readers, listeners and viewers, we love it. Those on the receiving end of such disastrous events of course, not so much.…

Nottingham City Homes awards outstanding tenants with help from Stag Communications Every year Nottingham City Homes (NCH) celebrates Nottingham’s shining stars at a glittering Tenant Awards ceremony held in Nottingham. The awards, which are open to NCH’s 28,000 tenants and leaseholders, recognise the people who go the extra mile for their local community and act…

So what gets us PR folks’ knickers in a twist? Of course I could name a few… But one of the biggest bug bears has to be grammatical errors. More specificity, the incorrect use of an apostrophe. *Grits teeth* More often than not the proper use of the apostrophe is sadly neglected, stowed away in…

PR folk – always the bridesmaid? It’s been a busy few weeks at Stag and an unusual few too! We’ve had to talk about ourselves for a change! With the Nottingham Post Business Awards application drawing to a close and the process of tendering underway, we have had the chance to reflect on our own…

We are lucky enough to be surrounded by very talented people. One of which we want to spend a minute talking about. Guy Harris, a UK based voice over has built his career over the past decade or more being one of the most flexible and consistent voice overs in the UK. Whilst we love…

We invited Notts TV to join the team at Nottingham City Homes to find out about the launch of a book called Homes and Places, covering the history of Nottingham’s council houses. For the last decade Nottingham City Homes (NCH) has been responsible for managing council houses across the city. As part of the events…

On the ball with Mansfield Town and Woodhead Some days are just a bit different! When our client, Robert Woodhead Ltd, said their sub contractor, Lukes and Godwin, had invited players from Mansfield Town FC to a job they were working on in Mansfield, we were of course excited – well there’s a reason we’re…

Stag client, Efficiency East Midlands (EEM) held one of its biggest construction buying events of the year in early October – the EEM Supply Chain Showcase. A fantastically attended event, the Supply Chain Showcase was an opportunity for EEM contractors to meet with members and prospective members to discuss the benefits of working together through…

Business minister celebrates groundbreaking Technology Entrepreneurship Centre Anna Soubry, Minister for Small Business, visited The University of Nottingham to mark the start of work on a new £5.2m Technology Entrepreneurship Centre which will house the next generation of Nottingham’s entrepreneurs. The Technology Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), a new 2,000 m2 3-storey building based at The University of…

Nottingham’s best view as decided by BBC Radio Nottingham. Nottingham City Homes’ Greener Housing initiative, in partnership with Nottingham City Council, is providing external wall insulation for up to 18,000 homes around the city. The phase in Sneinton, Nottingham includes the refurbishment of high rise tower blocks Bentinck Court, Manvers Court and Kingston Court. The £7.5…

Women in construction were a focus recently for Notts TV  who approached us for a feature they were researching Having seen a sign on a construction site in Nottingham, which read: “Danger, men at work.” Notts TV wanted to know where all the women were… We arranged for Rebecca Hart, who manages the Women in Construction…

There are some truly marvellous examples of fantastic PR campaigns in this day and age, but after some ‘very serious’ conversations in the office we decided that our current favourite is undoubtedly the Great British Bake Off.  Arguably, the public relations team at the BBC have a much easier job than most – who wouldn’t…

Corporate Social Responsibility Report for CT Skills East Midlands training provider CT Skills approached us to ask if we could help produce a CSR report for the business. CT Skills gave us the following brief: • Create a Corporate Social Responsibility Report for CT skills with a strong visual identity, using the brand guidelines, which…

We’ve been working with our client CT Skills to promote its brand new BBC Traineeships scheme across the East Midlands. As part of the media promotion, BBC Radio Derby asked to carry out a live interview with CT Skills’ Chief Executive Officer, Alex Ford, on Sunday 2nd August during Devon Daley’s evening show. The interview…

BBC Radio Nottingham reports on Woodhead’s heritage restoration of Gardener’s Cottage at Newstead Abbey Nottinghamshire company Woodhead is undertaking a £238,000, three month project to restore two Grade II Listed cottages at Newstead Abbey.  Gardener’s Cottage and Stable Cottage are being developed by the specialist restoration team from Woodhead, as part of a project by…

Stag Communications has recently assisted Nottingham City Homes in delivering it’s Women in Construction initiative. Nottingham City Homes project has been given the task of bringing more women into the construction industry through trades like plastering, plumbing, electrical and even behind the scenes helping the organisation and trades. We helped stage the launch event which presented…

Public relations disasters – and the poor PR officers left to clear up the mess!  There are many joyful and satisfying moments in our line of work, like getting national press coverage for a local business, or overseeing the planning of a company’s hugely successful event. However, every now and then we’re all faced with situations…

Secretary of State for Transport visits CT Skills Stag Communications secured a visit from the Secretary of State for Transport to meet with East Midlands training provider CT Skills to learn about its pioneering traineeship programme . Stag Communication has been working with CT Skills to promote the new traineeships which are being used within…

Over £1,000 is set to be raised for a local charity after staff from our client, Nottingham City Homes, and Hucknall-based company Total Reclaims took part in a fantastic charity abseil event last Saturday (18th July)! All proceeds from the sponsored charity abseil of Newgate Court in Lenton will go to the Nottingham City homes supported…

BBC East Midlands Today visited the Newark Magnus Buildings to catch up on Woodhead Heritage’s progress on the National Civil War Centre project. They were there to look at the social impact of such a scheme on the town of Newark. BBC East Midlands Today’s Simon Hare interviewed the National Civil War Centre’s, Michael Constantine, and…

Robert Woodhead has been appointed to carry out the restoration of Delapre Abbey in Northampton, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The company was awarded the project following a closely contested tender process in which six firms were shortlisted to bid for the contract. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has pledged £3.65…

Marble Hall one of the most iconic and historical buildings in Derby is benefitting from an extensive refurbishment project. A specialist heritage construction team from Woodhead Heritage will be undertaking the work which will see the site transformed into a major community hub for the Osmaston neighbourhood. Woodhead Heritage has considerable experience in delivering this…

Recycling figures raising the bar as Lenton tower blocks get recycled When five sixteen storey tower blocks are demolished you would expect there to be some considerable waste heading back to landfill. But in Nottingham that’s not the case. In fact thanks to the commitment and partnership working between contractors working on the city’s Building…

Woodhead Heritage receives industry recognition for conservation work at Bolsover Castle, The construction team at Woodhead Heritage was highly commended at the 2014 National Federation of Builders Awards for its re-interpretation project for English Heritage at Bolsover Castle, rewarding months of dedication and hard work on site at the Derbyshire tourist attraction. The team completed…

Nottingham City Homes celebrated the development of an Independent Living block reaching its apogee with a traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony – by placing a miniature oak tree on the highest point of the building. Currently under construction, in the footprint of the former Lenton Court, is the new Independent Living scheme for older residents, Palmer…

On Tuesday 30th September Woodhead Heritage’s restoration of the Magnus Buildings in Newark reached another milestone with the new oak beams, weighing a tonne each, being raised into place in the old Tudor building. Work on what will be the National Civil War Centre has been progressing well over the past year and fitting these…

The fluffy stuff..fluffy stuff? How dare you! There’s really nothing fluffy about the world of PR. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great job and in my time in this crazy world of public relations I have had some fantastic experiences, met some amazing people, and achieved some really impressive coverage. But it’s not necessarily…

Nottingham City Homes tells Jeremy Vine “we’re prepared”!

Our fantastic client, Samedeal was founded on the ethos that everyone should be able to access the same value DIY and building products as large organisations with bulk buying power. They have been working with Jordan Daykin at Grip It Fixings since earlier this year, selling his unique and UK patented designs, Grip It Fixings.…

Mat Hall from Woodhead Heritage spoke alongside Michael Constantine from The National Civil War Centre in Newark, As they chatted to Verity Cowley at BBC Radio Nottingham about the Antiquities Open Day on Friday 8th August at the Old Magnus Buildings in Newark, which Woodhead is restoring to create the new National Civil War Centre.

Nottingham PR company, Stag Communications has supported Nottingham City Homes in the recent Ministerial Visit by the Secretary of State for Communities to NCH’s Lenton construction site. Stag Communications was involved in making sure the visit received press attention. Press from all sections of the local media came down to the Lenton construction site to speak…

Nottingham City Homes has been using Stag Communications to tell the story of how they’re using apprentices to help in their largest council house construction project in decades. Have a listen to the audio below to see how Nottingham PR Agency Stag Communications delivered the story on Nottingham City Homes Apprenticeships which was broadcast on regional radio…

Stag Communications can help with any element of your event from management to Video Production. See what we produce for Leicester’s premier music festival, LMF.

Britains brick shortage has been causing a major headache for construction companies in the UK Efficiency East Midlands and Nottingham City Homes spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Bob Walker in June 2014 to talk about Britains brick shortage and the need for future solutions. At a time when the construction industry is suffering a national brick…

Demolition, regeneration, investment – Building a Better Nottingham! Now that’s how you Build a Better Nottingham. STAG has been working with Nottingham City Homes since June 2013 to build the profile of its huge demolition and regeneration programme. The first year has seen the company’s asset management team praised in a wide range of media, from…

It’s been a hectic week at Stag Towers with the Magna Carta Vault! Hectic normally just means busy, and busy almost certainly means our clients are getting the coverage and credit they deserve for their projects and services. We’ve definitely been busy this week with our client, Robert Woodhead Ltd. The construction firm’s conservation arm,…

Remit Training is a national training provider delivering apprenticeships in a range of industries including automotive, IT, customer service and food & hospitality. This Remit case study looks at what we achieved. We worked with Remit Training for more than 18 months on their PR and Communications support, delivering more than £225,000 of coverage (based…

Women and the motor industry can work better together In 2012-13 our client, Remit Training, was looking to use PR and video marketing to highlight the need for more women to break into the motor industry. The company wanted to use examples of real women that have had an impact on the motor industry, and…

Tanzania trip for Remit’s award-winning apprentices IN 2013 a team of four award-winning apprentices were given the chance of a lifetime by training provider, Remit Group. After winning national apprentice awards at the company’s 2012 Christmas conference, the four young men were shocked to discover their prize – a chance to go on a two-week…