Positive comments from
Advertisers and Readers
At Village People we are brimming with pride that our magazine has generated significant new business for our advertisers.
We wanted to share their experiences of working with us, and we hope their comments will give you the confidence to follow in their footsteps and give us a call on 0330 660 0325 or email editor@village-people.info.
Bathrooms by Design
"The initial response from our advert in Village People has been excellent.
It has also been a pleasure dealing with the lovely people who run the magazine and in particular the Editor Lily who has been a breath of fresh air! This magazine I thoroughly recommend."
Gareth Pendleton - Bathrooms by Design
01603 705080
www.bathroomsbydesign.biz
A Breckland Sweep
"Having tried different methods of advertising my business, I now don't bother with anything else other than my village parish magazine and Village People.
This magazine generates more new business for me than any other advertising has, and I highly recommend it to others in business.
I am now getting repeat business, plus recommendations from clients who originally saw my advert in your magazine.
Village People is an extremely well thought out magazine, and I feel that my advert has been carefully considered and positioned, and not just 'plonked' in anywhere as has happened in other publications.
Many thanks for your support Lily, and I wish you continued success."
Fiona Gadd - A Breckland Sweep
01953 498172
Nick Bobby Tree Services
"We had such a good response from our first quarter page advert so we'd like to re-book for the next 6 months!"
Nick Bobby - Nick Bobby Tree Services
01379 788757
www.nickbobbytreeservices.co.uk
Jarrold
"Jarrolds are delighted to be able to work with Village People as it give us the opportunity to communicate easily with our customers through the pages of one magazine reaching 28,500 households."
Carole Slaughter - Marketing Manager
www.jarrold.co.uk
Country Pest Control
"I have been advertising regularly in Village People, more or less since they first started, and can honestly say that the resulting costs have been very handsomely covered during that time.
Not everyone immediately goes 'on line' to find a solution to a problem, and I have found that this little book has consistently delivered and brought in the business – especially in the wasp season.
Malcom Mellor - Country Pest Control
07798 753765
www.countrygardenandpest.co.uk
Home-Maid
"Just one full page ad in Village People has generated 19 enquires for my business - better than any other form of advertising I have tried."
Christine Shelley - Home-Maid
0845 504 9133
www.home-maid.info
DRS Garden Maintenance
"I have currently got lots of enquiries and work from my advertisement in Village People. Very happy!"
Derek Stebbings - DRS Garden Maintenance
01953 455048
Paint & Paper Ltd.
"The advert looks great and many congratulations to your designers.
I think it's one of the best adverts anybody has ever created for us."
Stephen Dix - Paint & Paper Ltd.
01603 400777
www.paint-paper.co.uk
Deneice Arthurton
"You do such a lovely job of editing and arranging - your mag's appearance is so elegant and classy.
I have already had work through people seeing my writing in the mag so MANY thanks."
Deneice Arthurton - Freelance Writer
nieceyandchris_surfvan@hotmail.com
House Revolution
"We have been advertising in Village People for a year and have just renewed for another year. We have been very pleased with both the quality and volume of enquiries received from our advert.
House Revolution has a good story to tell and Village People allows us to talk to more people in one fell swoop than any other publication of it's type.
As a local company, we are pleased to be supporting another in Village People."
Martin Trott, Marketing Director - House Revolution Ltd.
01603 679072
www.houserevolution.com
Walkers of Pottergate
"Walkers of Pottergate are delighted to be featured in the forthcoming issue of Village People's 'Boutique on your Doorstep'.
In addition to this feature, we have been introduced to photographer Mui Tsun who has captured the spirit of our style of clothing brilliantly, and between Lily and Mui I can only speak very highly of the service offered and their combined professionalism is highly recommended.
Anne Rowe - Walkers of Pottergate
www.walkersofpottergate.com
Barnards Heating Solutions
"As a growing business, Village People has brought in more work than any other advertising.
Very impressed with your magazine."
David Barnard - Barnards Heating Solutions
07912 608267
barnard.dave0@googlemail.com
Raven Stoves
"We wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the response we have had from our advertising in Village People.
We have been delighted with not only the volume of enquires but also the quality of the business generated. As a result of our initial experience we have been more than happy to increase our advert to a half page colour insertion. We feel that you offer value for money in terms of a quality magazine and a large distribution area.
Can't wait for Village People to expand their coverage area!"
Karen Richardson - Raven Stoves
01379 898661
www.ravenstoves.co.uk
C J Plumbing
"As a start up company since April 2010, I have found that Village People magazine has been the most wide spread advertising available, also at reasonable costs.
Well done and keep up the good work."
Chris Hurn - C J Plumbing
01379 677537
cjplumbing@fsmail.net
Money & Mortgage Solutions
"Village People is a great publication. We are delighted with the response to our advert and we always look forward to reading our copy of Village People to catch up with local news, events and other business."
Rob Lewin - Money & Mortgage Solutions
01603 813222
www.moneymortgagesolutions.co.uk
Bunwells
"At Bunwells, we are a new, local company selling TV's, routers, laptops, DAB radios, aerials, household items & toys.
We recently opened a shop in Besthorpe & this coincided with an advert in Village People & we have been so pleased with all the new customers as a result."
Bunwells
01953 453608
www.bunwells.co.uk
Thornwood Farm Boarding Kennels
"It's been the best and most worthwhile and successful advertising we've tried.
Thank you for your help."
Paul Betterton - Thornwood Farm Boarding Kennels
01953 718381
www.thornwoodkennels.co.uk
Alan Miller
Domestic Appliance & General Maintenance
"I have had a great response from the advert placed in the Village People magazine. I am really pleased."
Alan Miller - Domestic Appliance & General Maintenance
01508 481919
07856 966566
Dream Doors
"We have been very pleasantly surprised by the response our adverts have had in the Village People magazine.
We have had some good sales from readers of the book and generally the impression I get from these customers is that they use the magazine a great deal. They get very little else like this through their doors, so they are very grateful to receive and use the publication.
We will certainly be continuing to advertise in the Village People."
Helen Mahon - Dream Doors (Norfolk) Ltd
01603 505595
nr@dreamdoorsltd.co.uk
www.dreamdoorsltd.co.uk
Pigsty 2 Palace Heritage Builders
"My main criticism of Village People is that you are bringing me more enquiries than I can handle at the moment!
Keep up the good work."
Simon Steele - Pigsty 2 Palace Heritage Builders
01953 688202
pigsty2palace@hotmail.com
Finding Inspiration Bead Shop
"The proof of our Village People advert looks really good, thank you very much. I wish you worked for the national publications we advertise in - they don't do as good a job as you!"
Emma Saunders - Finding Inspiration Bead Shop
01508 532414
www.findinginspiration.co.uk
Kingfisher Locksmiths
"Village People is brilliant!! Again I was called out as result of advertising with you!
Very many thanks for your efforts in reaching those potential village clients we can't do without!!"
Niels Elffers - Kingfisher Locksmiths
01953 602255
www.kingfisherlocksmiths.co.uk
T.I. Dowse Plumbing Services
"I have had more leads from your well set out magazine than from any other form of advert and I have been in business now for over 20 years.
Keep up the good work."
Trevor Dowse - T.I. Dowse Plumbing Services
01953 717152
07876 778618
trevtheplumber@tidowse.co.uk
Hypnotherapy - Shirley Grove-Grayling
"I really like this magazine which has brought me in a lot of business. Because it has lots of articles and other things of interest, it is a useful addition to the household.
It also looks really good: it's colourful; well laid out with lots of useful local business and services contacts.
Being delivered to 14,000 homes in 70 villages in South Norfolk, I feel my message really gets across."
Shirley Grove-Grayling - Hypnotherapist
01508 531754
www.hypnonorfolk.co.uk
Olde Time Antique Clocks
"Since we have started using Village People for our advertising, we have noticed a big increase in enquiries, many of which have led to sales and also very pleasing is the fact that a large proportion of these have been local customers."
Paul Nunn - Olde Time Antique Clocks
01508 532188
paul@oakbank0.demon.co.uk
Serenity Touch
"I just wanted to write and say thank you for a fantastic publication.
This is a real life line for readers and rural businesses alike. Having lived in Norwich all my life, with almost every service and amenity within easy reach, I felt totally cut off from everything when I moved to the country. Village People helps bridge that gap, pointing needy readers to vital services right on their doorstep.
When my wife started up her small massage business recently, we looked at various advertising avenues. With local free weekly newspapers in sharp decline and the main regional daily costing an absolute fortune to place a small ad in, we looked at advertising in a few local village mags. But these are usually amateurish 'photocopied style' publications which are badly laid out.
When we came across your magazine around a friend's house, we knew it was exactly what we were looking for. Frankly, it's a breath of fresh air, targeting thousands of rural households close to our area and at affordable rates. It's a well compiled and professional looking 'directory' full of local services with interesting articles, one that I would like to keep instead of just binning after a brief read. It has played a big part in helping my wife's business get off the ground and continues to establish her business in the community, in turn pointing customers to our website. We have been delighted with the response.
We think Village People is a real must for any business wanting to reach the 'cut off' village communities."
Paul & Hayley Pearson - Serenity Touch
01379 674135
www.serenitytouch.co.uk
Philippa Green Web Design
"What a great idea the Village People magazine is and by offering cost effective advertising I'd highly recommend it to any small business wanting to promote themselves.
From just my first advert the response I've had has been tremendous and very exciting and not only is my business doing well from advertising in Village People but I've also heard about several other businesses which I'm now a regular customer of, so great for them too.
I also think that Village People is successful as the editor, Lily, is hands on, approachable, helpful and very good at creating eye catching adverts. Thank you Lily for having such a great idea and for bringing the Village People magazine to us."
Philippa Green - Philippa Green Web Design
01953 887141
www.philippagreenwebdesign.co.uk
Image Consultant - House of Colour
"Thank you Lily, you made a brilliant job of getting my ad ready for your magazine. I have had a really good response - much better than anywhere else I have advertised. The magazine looks great; it has a useful selection of advertisements and interesting editorial."
Carolyn Emblem - Image Consultant, House of Colour
01953 483636
www.houseofcolour.co.uk/carolynemblen
The Jive Club
Simply Dance
"The adverts you have created for my businesses are great. Thank you so much!
I am really impressed with both your response and the results - very refreshing, believe me, thank you again Lily."
Sandra Boatman - The Jive Club / Simply Dance
01953 455500
www.thejiveclubnorfolk.co.uk
www.simplydance.net
Waveney Tree Specialists
"We are extremely pleased with the response to our advertising in Village People; we will certainly be booking further space. They were very helpful and we are impressed with the quality of production."
Joan Garnham - Waveney Tree Specialists
01379 668636
Lyn's Happy Feet
"I am not experienced when it comes to computers and advertising so it was wonderful to have the guidance and expert help from Village People. Standards of work were extremely high and I found them very friendly to work with. I highly recommend this magazine."
Lyn's Happy Feet - Mobile Foot Clinic
01603 465092
www.lynshappyfeet.com
Eric's Healing Hands
"Your advice and attentiveness were top rate, Lily, so thank you.
The response to my ads in Village People has been far superior to all other similar magazines so my money has been very well spent."
Eric Demmon - Eric's Healing Hands
01508 571223
www.ericshealinghands.com
Simply Bespoke
"I have been very impressed with the service and professional look of the magazine, which has brought in work for my company.
The publication is very good value for money and I would highly recommend it.
Many thanks Lily."
Leon Knox - Simply Bespoke
0845 0521557
www.simplybespoke.biz
First Class Taxis
"We are very pleased at First Class Taxis with the response we have had with our advert in Village People magazine.
We continue to have lots of enquiries and new customers from each issue of Village People."
Mark & Sally - First Class Taxis
01508 488485
07515 114113
www.firstclasstaxis.com
Harry's Choice
"As a brand new business, the thought of creating an eye catching advert was a little daunting. However, the process for advertising with Village People magazine could not have been simpler.
Lily was extremely positive, enthusiastic and professional and I was absolutely thrilled with the advert that she produced for me alongside a great Editorial.
She continues to be an ongoing source of support, advice and contacts! Many thanks for everything."
Amy Shawcross - Harry's Choice
01508 489617
www.harryschoice.co.uk
Tonkin Plant Hire & Contracting
"I first found your magazine in a digger returned from hire in New Buckenham; what an excellent publication. After reading it we placed an advert; easy, efficient and a good response.
Thanks to all at Village People."
Miah Tonkin - Tonkin Plant Hire & Contracting
01953 860883
www.tonkinplant.co.uk
Reader's testimonials
"A very substantial read."
(a village in NR15)
"Just received the new issue of Village People. You do a wonderful job and your mag is not just beautifully done but stands out significantly from similar publications I have seen."
(a village in NR16)
"Village People looks really good and it is nice to get something free through your door that is useful."
(Mrs Jolley)
"A very BIG thank you for including details of Tibenham's book sale in Village People. It has certainly been very effective and the books are piling up!"
(Mrs Evans in Tibenham)
"Many thanks for a great little magazine!"
(Ms Perfitt in Great Moulton)
"I have just sat down in front of the fire and read Village People and it's excellent as usual."
(Mrs H in Bustards Green)
"Thanks for the copies of Village People, it's a great magazine. We want one where we are!"
(a village in NR14)
"It's a magazine that stays in our house much longer than any other."
"Village People is often kept for future reference rather than being consigned immediately to the recycle bin."
"People we speak to keep the magazine and use it as a directory."
"Congratulations on an excellent magazine. It is so informative and interesting. We have already used 2 of the advertisers with very satisfactory results and are about to contact a third."
"As the director of a play going into production at a new location, I was very pleased to be told that 'Village People' may be able to print a free article about the production. Wymondham Players have been performing at the Central Hall for decades and moving to a new venue was an anxious time for us.
In Wymondham, we distributed our yellow boards with the new venue indicated, but on the whole they were restricted to Wymondham. So to have the opportunity to inform the catchment area beyond Wymondham, i.e. the 'Villages' and all 14,000 of these rural households, was a huge bonus for us.
Apart from the actual task of writing the piece for the magazine, the whole exercise could not have been simpler. Ample guidance was given when requested by Lily and the piece and a photograph were simply sent by email.
We have had many positive comments already from people who have seen the article in Village People magazine which we all agreed was very well presented."
Tabi Paternoster - Director, Wymondham Players
www.wymondhamplayers.org.uk