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16/02/2024

Want to learn how to crochet? Or get your kids off their screens and into something they'll love?

My two daughters have just launched a business that does exactly that. My 11yo now spends more time crocheting than on her device and randomly creates her own animals and other oddities. The chubby chick below is one of her creations.

Learn to crochet kits for everyone! Start creating your own kroshems with our very first chubby chick kit.

22/10/2021

We're looking for a "junior" for a part-time or full-time position at TopLock Locksmiths in Stafford. Someone to help out all of our team, so the tasks will be wide and varied, from admin on a computer to helping pin up padlocks. That person needs to be a self-starter, pick up things quickly and be willing to have a crack at anything. Age is irrelevant and no specific skills are required, not even a driver's license.
If you're interested, message me here on FB or email me at [email protected]

26/01/2021

Toplock Tips: Patio bolts (locking bolts which are located at the top or bottom of doors and slide up or down into the door frame) come in two types. Lockable by key, or those purely just with the slide action. Invest a little more if installing them and go for the key type which means criminals can’t get in our out via that door.
Make it hard for them - never give a criminal an even break!!

25/01/2021

[Wall of Shame] One of our Locksmiths Thomas spotted this on a site today.

22/01/2021

[Wall of Shame] Quite a tricky job one of our Locksmiths attended today.

21/01/2021

Toplock Tips: Understanding the difference between a fire container and a safe (continued). How heavy is the safe? A security rated safe is quite heavy and generally will need 2 or more people to lift (depending on the size), they are manufactured using 3mm or thicker plate steel and fire rated safes are filled with a heavier grade fire retardant material, keeping your documents and valuables safe from fire AND criminals. Stands to reason really they should be heavy, you don’t want the criminal to be able to pick it up and just walk away.
Make it hard for them - never give a criminal an even break!!

20/01/2021

Toplock Tips: Understanding the difference between a fire container and a safe. How heavy is the safe? If you can easily lift it, then it is only a fire container. Fire containers are made using thin folded sheet steel shell with a fire retardant filling which will protect your documents and valuables in the case of a fire, but is quite easy for a burglar to access with basic hand tools. Make it hard for them - never give a criminal an even break!!

19/01/2021

Toplock Tips: Business Security Tip #8 - Keep abreast of new technology which may benefit your business, on either of a security or efficiency basis. For example wireless access systems such as Salto and Salto KS allow you to unlock or lock all doors instantly from anywhere in the world using an app. Similarly, Videofied is a wireless remote monitoring system that easily allows to you monitor multiple locations without the need to run cabling.
Make it hard for them - never give a criminal an even break!!

18/01/2021

Toplock Tips: Business Security Tip #7 - Electronic access systems (swipe cards) not only provide a very high security system, but they also provide a full audit trail of access to and from any particular areas.
Make it hard for them - never give a criminal an even break!!

15/01/2021

Toplock Tips: Business Security Tip #6 - Eradicate poor crime prevention behaviours or procedures. So for example rear doors being used for shortcuts, or doors wedged open by employees to make it easier for them to access for a smoke break. As with poor maintenance, poor behaviours can easily render a security system inadequate. Affordable stand alone kits are available to alert if the door is left open for too long (similar to fridge door).
Make it hard for them - never give a criminal an even break!!

14/01/2021

Toplock Tips: Business Security Tip #5 - Ensure all Fire and Exit doors are compliant with recent legislation. The legislation is very specific about how these doors should function and it is critical that they are maintained in accordance with requirements.
Make it hard for them - never give a criminal an even break!!

13/01/2021

Toplock Tips: Business Security Tip #4 - Carry out annual maintenance on locks and other door hardware. The best security system falls down very quickly if a door closer isn’t latching the door shut for example, or the lock is not configured for the door handles on each side to work correctly.
Make it hard for them - never give a criminal an even break!!