Barry Slayford
Barry Slayford (Chairman) Croydon Round Table of Inventors (CRTI) Office: 84-90 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3BA
T: 020 8407 3294 (Office) T: 020 8771 3932 (direct) M: 0793 174 9498 (please note that this is a new number) E: croydonrti@aol.com W: www.croydonrti.com
Skill City
The Croydon Round Table of Inventors are pleased to announce that we will be at at Skill City, ExCel, Docklands next week, Wednesday 6th July to Saturday 9th July, 10am - 4pm.
Our aim is to have at least two inventors on the stand at all times in order to display & promote our inventions, CRTI aims & objectives, and should prove to be a good networking event.
The target audience at this event is aged between 12 and 30, with 120,000 expected visitors, not to mention the PLC companies & industry sectors, who will be exhibiting their as well.
The LDA/CRTI stand is located at: District 5, Techno Park, stand no TP28
The Techno Park will be an innovative and focused district offering visitors a chance to explore the world of IT, telecoms, engineering, virtual technology, gaming and aviation. There will be a chance to have-a-go at some of the emerging and amazing future technologies on offer and to gain an insight into an area of vocational and training opportunities available to everyone.
You will be most welcome to join us, even if you can only spare a few hours or a whole day or days to support us by:
- Manning the stand
- Promoting your invention and distribute your promotional material
- Network with potential customers
PRESS RELEASE
IMPOSSIBLE??
A MUM OF 5 AND FORMER MODEL, FROM SURREY WINS 9 TOP AWARDS AT THE WORLDS LARGEST NEW PRODUCTS SHOW
IN USA ON SATURDAY 11TH JUNE 2005
MORE THAN ANY OTHER COMPANY IN THE WORLD
Paula Ward, from Croydon scooped more awards for the UK than any other country at the weekend for her Parental Internet Guard. After winning Female Inventor of the World 2004, for her prototype, Paula went on to manufacture the product and entered the show.
Beating over 1,000 Companies from around the World in the Worlds largest new products show. There were so many awards it was hard to get them home.
The President of IBI Global Corporation, presented awards to the exhibitors of INPEX. The award ceremony was held at Heinz Stadium, Pittsburgh, with a host of International dignitaries, at a televised black tie event, on Saturday evening.
With over 35 countries and 1000 entries, the 42 international judges decided unanimously, that British Mum of 5 from Surrey, deserved each award for her Parental Internet Guard. The list of awards include:
The Finalist Award
Computer Software
Computer Hardware
Engineering Excellence
Technology Design
Telecommunications
Ultimate, outstanding product
Best Consumer Product
Contact, Paula Ward 02086600873 or 07940831771,
Email: paulajaneward@aol.com
Press Release
Success again at the British Invention Show (BIS), Alexandra Palace, London. 21-24 October 2004
The CRTI members received 8 Gold Medal awards.
These where for:- Design, Consumer, Industrial, Environmental, Safety and Leisure.
And the winners are:-
Mike Keenan, Gold
Kevin Barrett, Gold (Glass Plaque Award)
Steve Capon, Gold
Jenny Madalura, 2 Golds
Ian Stuart, 2 Golds
Tony Waithe, Gold
CROYDON INVENTION FAIR
6th & 7th October 2004
at the Business First Show
Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG
6th 9am-5pm & 7th 9am-4pm
If it's new ideas, new contacts and new customers you're after, this is the show for you!
The Croydon Round Table of Inventors (CRTI) are pleased to announce that we will be joining forces with the Croydon Chamber of Commerce at the 16th annual Business First Show, we will have our own designated Inventors area with room for at least 30 Inventor stands. We are fortunate to be able to offer the few remaining stands available to Inventors at the heavily sponsored rate of only 50 pounds for the two days (normally 650 pounds+ vat). Should you wish to book a stand or require further details, please contact us without delay from the contact details at the bottom of this letter.
Features this year include:
- ‘Trading Places’ - an opportunity to book appointments with corporate buyers from major companies
- An ‘International Village’ with companies from around the world keen to trade and top names in import and export to provide advice
- Free seminars covering all aspects of business and featuring top entrepreneurs and inspirational speakers
- A business support area providing solutions to every business problem
- Breakfasts & lunches with great speakers, to enrich you mentally and physically
- Free contact boards on which ‘buy or sell’ information can be posted
- Networking areas for you to get down to business in comfort
This is the opportunity for Inventors to stand up and shout about there products. Where else can you target so many potential customers under one roof over two days? Getting connected in business in not just about technology, its about people, meeting them, establishing a relationship, and doing business. You will also have the opportunity to sell your idea to over 200 exhibitor companies from the business sector.
We will be putting into place a high-profile marketing campaign aiming to attract decision makers, buyers and key personnel to visit your stand.
Billed as the premier business showcase and networking event for London and the South East, Business First is now in its 16th year and is growing in strength, numbers and notoriety, having 2,400 visitors last year and many more expected this year.
The event is held in Croydon, having excellent transport links from the M25, Gatwick and ONLY 12 minutes from London Victoria by train. Hence the reason why this show attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the South East.
Please note that Visitor entry to the show is free
Where To Find us
Map, www. streetmap.co.uk CR9 1DG By Car Situated in the centre of Croydon, the Fairfield Halls are easily accessible by road from the A23 (the main route from Central London to Gatwick, Crawley and the South Coast) and from the M25. Parking is clearly sign-posted in the multi-storey car park, which is situated at the rear of Fairfield Theatre in Barclay Road. (not free)
By Public Transport Buses to Croydon Centre stop within easy walking distance. Routes 154, 250, 403, 119, 130, 166, 197, 198, 312, 412, 612, 354, 356, 408, N109.
Both East and West Croydon train stations are within easy walking distance . East Croydon station is only 12 minutes from Victoria and London Bridge, and fast regular services are also available from Charing Cross and Waterloo.
By Tram Tramlink operates on three routes offering excellent links to Wimbledon, New Addington, Beckenham Junction and Elmers End right to the centre of Croydon.
Contact details: - Barry Slayford (Chairman) Phone: - 020 8771 3932 Mobile: - 0793 1800 283 E-mail: - croydonrti@aol.com E-mail: - safetproducts@aol.com Web: www.croydonrti.com
24/05/04 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Croydon Inventors rule the World
Croydon Round Table of Inventors win 7 Gold Medals and the ultimate winner of winners "Grand Prix award" at the Worlds top invention show, INPEX, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, on Saturday 15th May, beating over 1,500 inventors from 32 Nations of the World.
CRTI founder member Mike Keenan and his amazing Totally Fireproof Products, a top secret formula that will fireproof most materials, including foam, paper, fabric, plastic and rubber, scooped: Gold award for: Science Gold award for: Environment Gold award for: Manufacturing Gold award for: Safety & security Best Inventor of Europe Award Winner of winners: Grand Prix Award and a Cheque for $5,000
CRTI member Paula Ward from Croydon, who is the current British Inventor of the year, with her Internet and Phone Blocker, scooped: Gold award for: Electronics Gold award for: Telecommunications Gold award for: Personal Safety Female Inventor of the Year
CRTI Executive member Mark Sheahan, who is also last years Grand Prix Award Winner with his Squeeze Open Technology, heartily congratulates Mike and Paula on their fantastic achievement. CRTI associate, Dave Melton won the "ART FRY" Excellence in Innovation Award.
Press Release 10th January 2004
We have received confirmation that the Croydon Round Table of Inventors will be having an Invention Fair at the Whitgift Shopping Centre on Saturday 17th January, 9am to 6pm. We will have prime location at the centre, in Croydon. 100,000 plus visitors are expected at the Centre on the day, together with media coverage. The shopping centre setting is ideally suited for Inventors who have a product to sell to the public or for market research. As space is limited, bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis, the cost to Inventors will be ?25 per 6 foot stand space, bring your own table or stand. For enquiries and booking:- Contact details: - Barry Slayford(Chairman) 1 Warminster Square, SouthNorwood, London, SE25 4DW Phone: - 020 8771 3932 Mobile: - 0793 1800 283 E-mail:- croydonrti@aol.com E-mail:- safetproducts@aol.com Web:- www.croydonrti.com
A photo of RTI Members and Guests at the Gala Dinner Awards at the Selsdon Park Hotel, 20th March, Finalist for the "Best Use of Innovation Award" at the BoBs.
Front row from left to right: Catherine and Bruce Broughton, Barry Slayford (Chairman), Mark Sheahan, Brian Lukes and Gitta McFarlane.Back Row from left to right: Zeny and Joe Madalura, Steven Capon, Jenny Madalura, Lionel Kerr, Aloma Conton, Kevin Barrett and Garth McFarlane.
Press Release 12th November 2003 The Croydon Round Table of Inventors Scooped an amazing 9 awards out of the 17 that were awarded at the British Invention Show, held at the Barbican, London, 6th - 9th November. Also from Croydon, Paula Ward who won The Inventor of the Year with her Internet and Phone Guard, that makes it an extra amazing 10 winners from Croydon. The award ceremony was packed with over a 100 Inventors from all over the world. Never before, have so few, achieved so much, with so little, from so many, well done Croydon. The Naked Inventor Calendar featuring 12 Croydon RTI members is selling well, and is on target for 10,000 sales, the proceeds of which will go to charity The Chairman of the Judges, Alan Wilcher, Chairman of the Institute of Patentees and Inventors, writes to say:-
Dear Mark, I would be grateful if you would kindly pass my compliments to Barry Slayford and the inventors of Croydon RTI for the high standard of entrant and professionalism. It was pleasing to see how successful your Inventors club was confirming my long held belief that the best thing we can do is to give inventors every opportunity of getting together. Social is one thing, but self-stimulation quite another. I think we all experienced that at the BIS. Till next time then! Best regards and all continued success Alan Wilcher For the BIS and the BIS
And the Winners are: 1. Finalist, Mike Keenan, Fireproof products, CRTI 2. Finalist, Jenny Madalura, reusable candles, CRTI 3. Finalist, Steve Singh, Remote Control Light Dimmer, CRTI 4. Silver, David Bean, Leisure, Trojan 3D Gym, CRTI 5. Gold, Steve Capon, in consumer, Invelope, CRTI 6. Gold, Ian Stuart, Industrial, BenchRover, CRTI 7. Gold, Eric Degerland, Leisure, Navigation Aid, CRTI 8. Young Inventor of the Year, Anthony Wood, BagGrabs, CRTI 9. Best Design, Steve Mathews, CheetKey, CRTI 10. Inventor of the Year, Paula Wood, Internet and Phone Guard
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