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7 December 2018

Annual stock take - please expect delays on orders

Shaw & Sons Ltd will be conducting its annual stock take from 19th December 2018. During the stock take no accounting transactions affecting stock can take place. Unfortunately this means that no orders can be processed until the conclusion of the stock take. We will resume normal order processing as soon ... (more)

4 December 2018

Press Release: Civica acquires election and membership services leader ERS Group

Software and services group adds end-to-end capability for elections and ballots, democracy and member and community engagement. Civica Group, the market leader in business-critical software applications, digital solutions and managed services for the public sector and regulated markets, has announced that Civica UK Limited, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, has acquired ... (more)

18 July 2018

Bespoke book design and manufacturing service

Over the years, Shaw's have created a phenomenal selection of registers and records for - amongst others - local authorities, worshipful companies, professional organisations and funeral homes. We have catalogued all those currently available on our website and details can be found via the product menus here. In addition to our ... (more)

20 June 2018

Equipment for the annual electoral roll canvass available

Shaw’s offer a range of specialist products to aid with the annual electoral roll canvass. We can supply canvassers’ carry cases to guarantee that your representatives have everything they need to hand. These bags feature an adjustable shoulder strap, business card and pen holders and a zipper front pocket. We also offer ... (more)

23 May 2018

We have updated our privacy policy

We value your privacy and are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our customers. With this in mind, and in response to the new data protection regulation that will come into effect on 25th May, we've made changes to our privacy policy to provide you with more transparency and control ... (more)

16 May 2018

Shaw's – your one stop shop for all your ceremonial and presentational requirements

Responsible for arranging your establishment’s official and ceremonial items? Shaw’s have been supplying jewels, badges and hand-illuminated documents to learned organisations and institutions, livery companies, clubs and fraternal societies since 1750. Over the centuries, we have accumulated a wealth of product knowledge and production techniques which we can use to ... (more)

7 May 2018

Products to ensure GDPR compliance

Need to ensure you are GDPR compliant ahead of the regulations coming into force on 25th May 2018? Shaw’s offer a range of products that can assist in the secure storage of items/documentation containing personal data, where such storage is legitimate and necessary. Shaw’s plastic ballot boxes can be repurposed for secure ... (more)

3 May 2018

Wishing our elections customers a successful polling day

Countless voters around the country will today find themselves looking at 'Polling Station' notices, using ballot pencils to cast their vote in the privacy of a voting screen and putting their ballot papers into a ballot box. Most of these products will have been supplied by Shaw & Sons Limited. Numerous ... (more)

18 April 2018

Shaw's Bespoke and Traditional brochure coming soon

For the first time we have compiled all of our Bespoke and Traditional products and services in one brochure. We're delighted to be able to show our clients the myriad ways we can work with you to create beautiful bespoke civic and ceremonial items. We've listed the contents below: SCROLLS & PRESENTATION ITEMS Hand ... (more)

6 April 2018

Shaw's expands its wildflower seed paper stationery offering

Wildflower seed paper stationery products are a delightful, beautiful stationery gift for use by funeral professionals, bereaved families, brides and grooms, event organisers, charities and veterinary practices – anyone wishing to send a personal message with a thoughtful, plantable gift. Since 2011 Shaw's have been supplying seed paper tokens and bookmarks ... (more)

28 February 2018

Please bear with us during this time of adverse weather conditions

Please be aware that as a Kent-based company we are experiencing some operating issues beyond our control due to the adverse weather conditions. The couriers we use have limited vehicles collecting and distributing consignments in the local area so there may be some delays in goods being delivered to some of ... (more)

26 February 2018

Shaw's supplies hand-illuminated scroll presented to British astronaut, Major Tim Peake

Shaw’s civic and ceremonial department is delighted to have provided a hand-illuminated freedom scroll to Chichester City Council for presentation to British astronaut Tim Peake. Major Peake was awarded the highest honour a local authority can bestow during a ceremony at Chichester Festival Theatre on 25th February 2018. Mayor Peter Evans ... (more)

6 February 2018

Celebrating 100 years of votes for women

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the Representation of the People Act 1918, a momentous milestone in British electoral history. This important Act paved the way for universal suffrage, by affording some women the right to vote for the very first time. Furthermore, it increased the number of ... (more)

4 February 2018

Greetings from the AEA Conference in Blackpool

The Shaw's Election Team are currently renewing and making acquaintances with colleagues and clients at the AEA Annual Conference in Blackpool. We hope to see you at Stand 5 but if you are not attending, do download our new brochure here or give us a call on 01322 621100 to discuss ... (more)

1 February 2018

See you at the AEA next week?

Members of Shaw’s elections team are really excited to be exhibiting at the AEA Conference and Exhibition in Blackpool next week. We are delighted to once again share a stand with our colleagues from the ERS Group: Electoral Reform Services (the UK’s leading provider of independent election and ballot services) and ... (more)

18 December 2017

Brand new Election Equipment catalogue out now

The team at Shaw's Election Supplies is delighted to announce the arrival of the brand new brochure containing numerous products, large and small, that have been designed to make the administration of elections and referendums as trouble-free as possible. The range of items has been developed over many years and Shaw’s ... (more)

12 December 2017

Loose document binding

Shaw & Sons have been providing local authorities and other organisations with a secure system for the binding of council minutes and other records. For convenient long-term storage of your minutes, or your Register of Electors for example, we can fasten your loose documents into book format and "bind" them ... (more)

5 December 2017

Christmas opening hours

Please be aware that we will be closed for the Christmas period from 22nd December 2017 and re-open 8.30am Tuesday 2nd January 2018. Please note that any orders placed after midday on Thursday 21st December will be held over the Christmas period and processed for dispatch after 2nd January 2018. We would ... (more)

28 November 2017

Shaw's can help you to prepare for the death of a prominent person

Invite the local community to pay tribute to the deceased using our new looseleaf format 'In Memoriam' condolence book Suitable for tributes to prominent deceased persons For use when large numbers of mourners are expected Looseleaf format allows easy addition and removal of pages Description De luxe black leather binder with turquoise endpapers Gold tooling and ... (more)

24 November 2017

UPDATED! Mental Health Forms and Warrants

Please be advised that the coming into force of relevant provisions of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 has resulted in updates to a number of Mental Health forms, effective from 11th December 2017. Whilst updating the forms for the new legislation, the opportunity has also been taken to improve the ... (more)

2 November 2017

Heraldic Shields - Order Now for Christmas Delivery!

If you're looking for a thoughtful and unique Christmas gift, why not consider one of our beautiful heraldic shields. Our highly skilled artists employ a variety of techniques, from traditional flat painting and embossing to screen-printing. All shields are mounted on a beautiful solid hardwood mounts, making for an attractive and ... (more)

23 October 2017

Twinning agreement certificates now part of our bespoke offering

Shaw's are able to create beautiful bespoke computer generated certificates for myriad special occasions, such as the celebration of a new twinning agreement and the presentation of messages of congratulations or thanks. Shown opposite (and in the pdf document below) are some recent examples of bespoke certificates, completely designed to order ... (more)

13 October 2017

High-quality, practical Gavels and Blocks now available

Shaw's are delighted to launch a new collection of gavels and blocks in a variety of wood finishes. Our gavels and blocks are supplied for the practical use of persons presiding at meetings. They are also ideal for presentation as gifts to existing or retiring presidents or chairmen of authorities, clubs ... (more)

29 August 2017

Notarial stationery available

Shaw's have been supplying legal offices with their specialist stationery requirements for over 260 years and have now introduced a range of products needed by UK notaries. Click here to view the entire range. Our buying experience ensures the best value for our customers, many of whom we have had the ... (more)

20 August 2017