Business is Booming in Barnsley

Two new tenants, including a national charity, take up space in a landmark Barnsley office building.

Business is booming at McLintocks in Barnsley, with two new tenants taking up office space, including a national charity. The Stroke Association, a leading charity providing support and advice to stroke sufferers has taken up space in McLintocks, one of Barnsley’s famous historical landmarks. They are launching, a Family and Carer Support Service, at the office park to give practical information and emotional support to the families and carers of people who have had a stroke. Julia MacLeod, Regional Manager for The Stroke Association in Yorkshire and Humberside, said, “The Stroke Association is developing a new Family and Carer Support Service in Barnsley, which provides emotional support and advice to stroke survivors, their families and carers. As a charity, cost is of course a factor, and this location provides good value; it's ideal because of its location near to major link roads and car parking facilities.” The second tenant to move into the office park is Chris Burrows Lighting, who also has an office in Shanghai. The well-established firm source and manufacture lighting and electrical products. They also help firms to negotiate the minefield of sourcing products from China by arranging factory visits and recommending reputable companies. McLintocks, owned by Wakefield based, Magna Holdings Ltd is directly opposite Gateway Plaza, on Summer Lane in Barnsley town centre. The office development has a fascinating heritage as the birthplace of the Quilt. The quilt, was patented by James McLintock in the 1860’s. McLintock & Sons became renowned for manufacturing quilts and the factory thrived as a Barnsley landmark for many years. The site was purchased by Magna Holdings Ltd in 2004, and it has since been converted into stylish, contemporary office space. McLintocks has proved to be a successful development, maintaining consistently high occupancy rates, since it’s conversion. The office park is ideal for charities or younger businesses, which require flexibility and reasonable rates. More information about McLintocks and the office space available can be found at http://www.magnaholdings.co.uk/mclintocks. To find out more about the Stroke Association and their Family and Carer Support Service in Barnsley, please visit http://www.stroke.org.uk/, and more information about Chris Burrows Lighting can be found at http://chrisburrowslighting.co.uk/

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