Inkfish, “Annie” and St. John

Inkfish Call Centre in Queen Square have recently held a ‘999 Day’ on Friday, 27th February for St. John’s Ambulance Sussex. The aim was not just to raise funds for the charity but to raise awareness within the company of just how important on the spot ‘first aid’ can be in an emergency.

St. John’s Ambulance life size resuscitation demonstrator manikin, “Resusci-Anne”, was part of the team visiting Inkfish on Friday. The day was organised by Inkfish Call Centre Manager, Jamey Johnson, who is also a voluntary Southern Area Staff Officer for the charity with responsibility for its Youth Section - the second largest in the UK.

Entering into the spirit of the day, members of the Inkfish staff dressed as Doctors and Nurses for the day, all making a contribution to the charity as well as competing in a ‘Best Dressed’ contest. Several hundred pounds was raised from donations and a raffle that took place.

Annie and her human companions trained the Inkfish staff how to cope if they are in an emergency, before the professionals arrive. “The first steps taken can so often literally be the difference between life and death,” says Jamey Johnson. “It was a fun day but with a serious edge to it as well. We wanted everyone to be aware of how they can help colleagues, family or friends in a sudden emergency, when every second counts.”

spotted the Pink Panther strolling around Nottingham in cahoots with Sylvester the Cat, the Dulux Dog and Gnasher from Denis the Menace, don’t panic, you’re were not going barking mad.

It was just staff from Nottingham call centre Inkfish on Talbot Street, who were wagging their tails in pubs all around the city centre to raise money for charity.

Dressed in crazy animal costumes, 20 Inkfish employees took part in a fun day (on September 13) to collect money for the RSPCA Animal Shelter at Radcliffe-on-Trent. The event marked the fifth birthday of Pet Pals, a pet insurance scheme whose calls are handled by the Nottingham call centre.

The bright sparks behind the stunt were Sharon Brosnan and Bridget Harrison, two animal lovers who work for Inkfish. Both have pets, but not exactly the norm. “We each own a snake,” says Sharon, whose pride and joy is her one-year-old South American corn snake, Whispa. “He’s red and tan and is very gentle. He doesn’t bite,” she adds reassuringly.