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| Credit Union On The Buses |
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Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd has launched a new means of attracting people to join them... on the back of a bus. The advertising campaign will run for six weeks and include 12 buses operating in the local area.
The purpose of the advertising is to encourage people to join their credit union and benefit from the services it provides.
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| The Green Apple Awards |
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Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd is on track to represent the UK in the European Business Awards for the Environment.
The companyhas just been informed that it is among the major winners in the Green Apple Awards - one of the few accredited feeder schemes into the international campaign.
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| DCU Awarded BS 8555 |
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Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd has become the first credit union in Northern Ireland to be awarded a BS 8555 for the implimentation of an Environmental Managment System. |
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| 'Bags for Life' |
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Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd launched their new 'Bag for Life' Campaign on Friday 2nd March 2007. The bags are on sale in the credit union office for £1.00 each, with all of the proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support.
We would encourage both our members, and non-members to purchase a bag so that we can raise as much money for charity as possible.
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| DCU joins the STEM Project |
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Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd. have been the first credit union in Northern Ireland to sign up for the STEM Project. The STEM Project is an environmental project part funded by Down District Council and the EU to help businesses address environmental issues and help create a sustinable environment for generations to come. |
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| DCU Christmas |
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Downpatrick Credit Union celebrated Christmas by holding a free members draw on Thursday 21st December. The 1st Prize was a luxury hamper which was won by Mr William McCoubrey. On the day we also were giving out drinks, snacks and small gifts to anyone calling into the office.
Please visit the Photo Gallery for pictures from the event.
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| New Minor Accounts |
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In September 2006, we introduced an incentive for children or young people to start saving for their future with Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd.
Any one who comes in to open a new minor account with us will receive £10 (deposited into the new account) to help start their savings.
This incentive will run for one year. The £10 must also remain in the minor account for at least one year. |
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| Christmas Loan Shark Misery |
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(Taken from the Down Democrat 20 th December 2005) |
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Illegal loan sharks are forcing families into a pit of financial despair in the countdown to Christmas writes Donal McMahon. |
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| ISO 9001 |
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Downpatrick Credit Union was awarded with an ISO 9001 in May 2005. Downpatrick Credit Union Ltd. became the first in Northern Ireland to receive the seal of approval in recognition of its quality assurance standards.
The International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) is a global group that aims to develop industry-wide standards. A quality Management System refers to what the organisation does to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer needs and regulatory requirements.
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| ILCU International Development Foundation Limited |
T he mission of the ILCU Foundation is to alleviate poverty in developing countries by supporting credit unions, their representative bodies and other cooperative type organisations as a means for socio-economic development through the provision of financial and technical assistance.
For more information please click on this link; www.creditunion.ie |
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| Cu4youth |
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The new youth DVD, ‘C What the Credit Union Can Do For U!’ has been launched by the Irish League of Credit Unions. You can watch the DVD stream online at www.cu4youth.ie and be in with a chance to win an iPod Nano or PSP.
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| Mary McAleese Visit |
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In 2002, Irish President Mary McAleese has heralded the community spirit within Down District during a whistle stop tour of the area. |
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