Welcome to estatelife – the hub for news, views and insights for the people and by the people who work on the Slough Trading Estate. Our aim is to keep you up to date with what’s going on, and also offer a glimpse of some of the extraordinary things being done by the thousands of people and hundreds of businesses that make up our estate community. To keep up to date with all aspects of estate life, make sure you subscribe to estatelife. Slough Trading Estate is Europe’s largest trading estat...
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Episode List

The Slough Pitstop Project - EP. 40

Mar 18th, 2021 9:11 AM

In 2003, a garage on the trading estate was taken over by a group called The Slough Pit Stop Project. Their aim was to help young vulnerable people in the Slough area by giving them experience in working with motor vehicles, which would hopefully lead onto qualifications and then employment The project now also offers opportunities in construction and catering and they have recently moved into a new building on Buckingham Avenue. This episode finds out how and why the project has been such a success.

Do you have a sweet tooth? This episode is for you! - EP. 39

Mar 9th, 2021 11:13 AM

Ragus Sugars are the last remaining sugar manufacturer in the UK. They are also a long term tenant at the Slough Trading Estate having been based here since 1928. Only one business has been at STE longer. In this episode, Ben Eastick, director at Regus, talk about the history of the company, and other important matters - such as the joy of eating a syrup sandwich!

Valentine's Day Special! - EP 38

Feb 8th, 2021 10:20 AM

The latest edition of the EstateLife podcast is a Valentine's Day special. We are offering a helping hand to those of you who may be struggling for ideas for February the 14th, and all the suggestions we make are linked to the Slough Trading Estate.

The London Bridge Project & How to Make Money Online ! - EP. 37

Jan 25th, 2021 10:31 AM

In the latest episode we look at a business called The London Bridge Project, a fantastic story of entrepreneurial spirit and success. Their CEO Kemal Sidar is also kind enough to share great advice for those who want to make money by selling online.

Slough Trading Estate's Full Fibre Future - EP.36

Jan 11th, 2021 10:29 AM

The latest episode of the podcast looks at an initiative that is set to transform life for businesses on the estate and beyond. As part of a £24m private investment from CityFibre, a town-wide full fibre network roll-out will turn Slough into one the world's best digitally connected towns. It is coming at a critical time for Slough’s forward-thinking business community, and we hear from Stacey King, CityFibre’s City Manager for Slough.

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