It seems a long time since the #ACPMEfamily came together in June at Belton Woods for our successful and energetic in-person conference.\u00a0We hope you enjoyed the post-conference edition of Pages magazine and that life is treating you and your colleagues well.<\/p>\n
Don’t think it’s been quiet on the ACPME front. The new-look ACPME Board met face-to-face recently, members have been visiting each others’ units and working groups have formed to tackle shared challenges that will help shape the 2023 conference. This issue will expand on each of those.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Booking is now open for #ACPMEConf23 at Chesford Grange, Warwickshire. This year you can book online<\/a><\/span> for the first time. Do it now and make 2023 a year to remember.<\/p>\n Stephen McCann, ACPME Chair<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2023-Awards-SM-square.jpg” title_text=”2023 Awards SM square” url=”https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/index.php\/acpme-awards-enter\/” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||5px|||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||30px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Start thinking about your submissions for the 2023 ACPME Creative + Print Awards.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s a brand new category for 2023. Find out more here<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_color=”#d6d6d6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||30px|||” custom_padding=”7px|7px|7px|7px|true|true” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n CONTENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n Book now for #ACPMEConf23<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Say Hello to new Board members<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Working hard for you<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Taking the lead from other print \u00a0and mail operations<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Brand Management SIG<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Dates for your diary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Section” module_id=”Book now for ACPMEConf23″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_color=”#279faf” background_image=”https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DEAV-purple-web-gradient-strip.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”-12px|||||” custom_padding=”11px||6px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” module_id=”Follow us” module_class=”#Follow us” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-12px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”41px|||||” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||9px|||”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”4415,4411,4413,4412,4414,4410″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Chesford Grange is a fantastic conference venue in the Heart of England. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||9px|||”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n The programme will have something for all ACPME members. It\u2019ll be crammed with relevant CPD training, engaging speakers, active participation, valuable networking, relevant supplier engagement.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll return to your office energised, bursting with ideas and feeling even more part of our supportive network..<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Prov-Prog-thumb-300×261.png” title_text=”Prov Prog thumb” url=”https:\/\/indd.adobe.com\/view\/136e2b70-ffb6-44a6-bd0a-3e3bfc784970″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-3px|||”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||-3px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Take a look at the provisional programm<\/a>e<\/span> and book now.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/cvent.me\/l8QGVg” button_text=”BOOK ONLINE NOW” button_alignment=”left” admin_label=”Button” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#8e009b” button_bg_color=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” button_border_color=”#8e009b” custom_margin=”||9px|||” button_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_letter_spacing__hover=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”] [\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Section” module_id=”Say Hello to new Board members” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_color=”#279faf” background_image=”https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/DEAV-purple-web-gradient-strip.jpg” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_color=”#c4c4c4″ custom_padding=”22px||6px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ text_font_size=”15px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”403px” overflow-y=”scroll” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|31px|35px|14px|false|false” border_color_all=”#8300E9″ border_width_top=”0px” border_color_right=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_left=”12px” border_color_left=”#c633e8″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hi, I’m Michelle. I am the Business Support & Operations Manager at Print & Creative Services, UoS, and it is exactly what you\u2019d expect it to be. I’m the colleague at work that everyone wants to know but nobody wants to be. If you want to get something done, you come to me.<\/p>\n What I enjoy the most is managing the service\u2019s finances, working on improvement projects, the people, being organised and making everyone’s life easier. Yes, I love ticking things off my to-do-list, it brings a great deal of satisfaction.<\/p>\n I am excited to join the ACPME board and I have lots to contribute to the future success of the association.<\/p>\n I look forward to meeting you all at the 2023 Conference!<\/p>\n Michelle Barraclough<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Scroll to read<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ text_font_size=”15px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”403px” overflow-y=”scroll” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|31px|35px|14px|false|false” border_color_all=”#8300E9″ border_width_top=”0px” border_color_right=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_left=”12px” border_color_left=”#8e009b” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hi, I\u2019m Avril, Print Services Supervisor, Edinburgh Napier University. I am new to the ACPME Board but been an active ACPME member for many years.<\/p>\n I have been involved in print since 1988 when I worked for NHS, Scottish Health Education Group, I was the print buyer for the organisation, dealing with a whole host of jobs and suppliers.<\/p>\n I then worked for a design agency dealing with newspaper ads, helping compile presentations for clients using the old-fashioned illustrations onto boards, typing up copy\/content for brochures etc.<\/p>\n Scottish Equitable was my next stop, now known as Aegon, as a print buyer for them in the supplies department.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n Finally, I found my calling at Edinburgh Napier University where I have now been working for 20 years! I have been in my current role as Print Supervisor since 2011, getting involved with UMPG at that point, with my first conference having been at Cardiff.<\/p>\n My role has evolved over the last few years, looking at diversifying the products we offer. \u00a0<\/span>We now offer on-line ordering for staff and students, also using XMpie software to upload templates making ordering easy. Looking at perfecting personalised prospectus printing in the coming months.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n Avril McSorley<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ text_font_size=”15px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”403px” overflow-y=”scroll” custom_margin=”||18px||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|31px|35px|14px|false|false” border_color_all=”#8300E9″ border_width_top=”0px” border_color_right=”RGBA(0,0,0,0)” border_width_left=”12px” border_color_left=”#c633e8″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just a summer job, that\u2019s what I said \u2026. as a computer-controlled camera operator doing \u201cdot projections\u201d for the screen-printing industry where the dots where the size of golf balls and if you are old enough the top 20 album covers every Monday in Woolworths, that was one of the jobs, I quickly found that printing was the industry for me.\u00a0<\/span><\/span> New ways of working, digital transformation and fighting the greenwash are all challenges we face, having a wide range of experience I feel I could add to the APCME community, specifically on a technology front, if we are to face these challenges head on we need to innovate like never before, automated workflows and cross media and making print \u201csexy\u201d for the social media generation is an ambition along with nurturing the future generations for a slightly less smoky career in our wonderful industry.<\/span><\/p>\n (Photo is me\u00a0visiting a customer in Kazakhstan, Erzan had me dress up in the national costume!)<\/span><\/p>\n Ollie Renshaw [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” 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border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hi,\u00a0I am Alan and if you don’t already know, born and bred in Lincolnshire.<\/span><\/p>\n I have worked for the Bishop Grosseteste University, in Lincoln, for the past 15 years, which coincidentally, is the same amount of time I have been part of ACPME, (originally GMPU).<\/span><\/p>\n Recently, I completed an MA in Senior Leadership and Management.\u00a0<\/span>Being both a Graphic Designer and Print Manager I have a foot in both camps.<\/span><\/p>\n Having served 7 years on BGU’s University Council it has given me a unique insight into the working of University Governance.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>I look forward to making a positive contribution to the executive and listening to the concerns and expectations of our members.<\/span><\/p>\n Alan Stacey [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ text_font_size=”15px” 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photographer by profession but head up a talented team of print and creative staff here at Lancaster. <\/span><\/p>\n Steve Thomas<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#d3d3d3″ custom_padding=”22px||6px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” module_id=”Follow us” module_class=”#Follow us” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text module_id=”Working hard for you” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#26A0AF” header_font_size=”39px” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”4416,4421,4420,4422,4418,4419″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” auto=”on”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n Scroll through gallery to see images from the ACPME Board meeting<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#26A0AF” header_font_size=”39px” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]<\/p>\n Organising a conference with a full and varied programme, engaging members across the UK and\u00a0working<\/span>\u00a0with sponsors takes hard work.<\/span><\/p>\n The new ACPME board and supporters We thrashed out an outline programme, detailed how the venue will work best for all delegates and suppliers, assigned new Board member roles and discussed how we can best support\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0encourage you all. Serious-looking faces? That\u2019s because they are doing serious work for you all.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Section” module_id=”Taking the lead from other print and mail operations” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_color=”#660096″ background_enable_image=”off” background_blend=”multiply” custom_padding=”0px||0px|0px” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/www.acpme.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Print-room-tour-2-1.jpg” title_text=”Print room tour” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#d3d3d3″ custom_padding=”22px||6px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” transparent_background=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” module_id=”Follow us” module_class=”#Follow us” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||5px|||” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#26A0AF” header_font_size=”39px” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]<\/p>\n New Board member Ollie Renshaw recently took his boss around a few sites, and Rob has been kind enough to send us a few lines\u2026.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n They visited Loughborough University, University of Leicester, Sheffield Hallam University and University of Sheffield.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-19px|||||”]<\/p>\n In Summer 2022 as part of the development of the new strategy for the Print & Mail Service at University of Leeds we undertook a visit to a number of University printing services. As a team it was an extremely valuable exercise as we were able to see first-hand the impact covid19 had had on their services and their business recovery plans.\u00a0 We were able to spend dedicated time with print staff in their environment learning and understanding their operations, business models and proposed future plans. This allowed us to reflect on our own thinking both in terms of understanding initiatives and services that were being successful in the sector and how also opportunities for development that we hadn\u2019t considered. Personally, I found it particularly beneficial as it gave me great insight into the printing sector and opportunities that this sector can deliver to our University campus through the investment in both core services and new technologies.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rob Wadsworth,\u00a0<\/strong>Interim Commercial Director, <\/span>University of Leeds<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” module_id=”Follow us” module_class=”#Follow us” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto|16px|auto||” custom_padding=”||5px|1px||” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#26A0AF” header_font_size=”39px” min_height=”176px” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]<\/p>\n Share and share alike<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n As well as\u00a0visiting others, Ollie and the team University of Leeds also hosted Raymond Dickson, Print Unit Supervisor, from the University of Glasgow.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#26A0AF” header_font_size=”39px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”30px|||||” custom_padding=”7px|7px|27px|7px|false|false”]<\/p>\n Like visiting other ACPME teams?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Great news, at\u00a0#ACPMEConf23\u00a0Mark Udall and the University of Warwick will be opening their doors for you to visit while you are nearby. Two birds with one stone\u2026 Book your place now<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
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BOOK NOW FOR #ACPMECONF23<\/span><\/h3>\n
ACPME Annual Conference<\/span>
Chesford Grange, Warwickshire 4\u20137 June 2023<\/span><\/h2>\n
Scroll through gallery to see images of the hotel.<\/em><\/p>\nBook now for
Early Bird savings!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/h4>\n
The programme is taking shape and packed with energising sessions you can’t afford to miss.<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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SAY HELLO TO YOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS<\/span><\/h3>\n
Michelle Barraclough<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Business Support & Operations Manager
University of Sheffield,\u00a0Print & Creative Services
m.barraclough@sheffield.ac.uk<\/a>
Tel: 07855 979530<\/p>\nAvril McSorley<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Print Supervisor
Edinburgh Napier University
A.McSorley@napier.ac.uk<\/a>
Tel: 0131 455 2486<\/span><\/p>\nOllie Renshaw<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/strong>Business and Systems Manager |\u00a0Print and Mail Service
University of Leeds
<\/span>o.renshaw@leeds.ac.uk<\/span><\/a>
Tel: 07368 851 538<\/span><\/p>\nAlan Stacey<\/span><\/h4>\n
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<\/strong>Digital Print Services Manager,\u00a0Bishop Grosseteste University
alan.stacey@bishopg.ac.uk<\/a>
Tel: 01522 583713<\/span><\/p>\nSteve Thomas<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Creative Studio Manager<\/span>
Lancaster University<\/span>
s.thomas@lancaster.ac.uk<\/a>
Tel: 01524 592069<\/span><\/p>\nWorking hard for you<\/span><\/h2>\n
(Creative\u00a0Scrum<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0and Sovereign\u00a0Conference<\/span><\/a><\/span>) spent two days at the 2023\u00a0Annual Conference venue in<\/span> November. <\/span><\/p>\nTAKING THE LEAD FROM OTHER ACPME PRINT AND MAIL OPERATIONS<\/span><\/h3>\n
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