J.D. Sainsbury correspondence, 1983-84

Correspondence with Age Concern for Basingstoke and Dean regarding cleaning their minibus at the Sainsbury's depot.

SA/FAM/5/3/1

Correspondence relating to the sale of 'good literature,' in Sainsburys. The suggestion from the Arts Council was not a viable option due to the limited space within Sainsbury's stores.

SA/FAM/5/3/2

Correspondence from the Marchioness of Anglesey relating to financial support for The Prince of Wales Committee. Also includes information about the Committee.

SA/FAM/5/3/3

A preliminary report into the feasibility of a company aircraft.

SA/FAM/5/3/4

Correspondence relating to Lord Sainsbury being a Judge for the A.B.S.A. Awards in 1980. In 1981 he was asked again, but refrained as Sainsbury's submitted its own entry.

SA/FAM/5/3/5

Correspondence relating David Lister setting up a 'Meat Group,' that some of Sainsbury's managers had been invited to. Andrew Clark was approached to become a Founder Member. A copy of the 'Meat...

SA/FAM/5/3/6

A letter from Anglovaal Limited regarding a telephone conversation with Clive S Menell, the Deputy Chairman. It concerned a 'high protein balanced breakfast cereal,' product ProtoNutro, that was being...

SA/FAM/5/3/7

A letter from the Commercial Counsellor for the Embassy of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, requesting a meeting to discuss why wines that were submitted for approval over two years previously were...

SA/FAM/5/3/9

A letter from Lord Airedale, suggesting that Sainsbury's should supply unfilled swiss rolls, that 'housewives could unroll and fill with home-made jam.' The request was passed on internally for...

SA/FAM/5/3/10

A letter from Marie - Helene Gastineau offering an invitation to Lord Sainsbury to join the French Chamber of Commerce. Due to existing time pressures Lord Sainsbury declined.

SA/FAM/5/3/11

A letter from James R Adams requesting clarification that Sainsbury's does not participate in private market research. Lord Sainsbury agreed that was the case.

SA/FAM/5/3/12

A letter from W A Aston, secretary to the Examination Panel for the North West Regional Office, regarding the Town and Country Planning Act of 1971 and the Greater Manchester Structure Plan and its...

SA/FAM/5/3/13

Private correspondence between Lord Sainsbury and Sir Alex Alexander concerning Alfred McAlpine's lack of success in securing a contract from the eight they had submitted from 1979 to 1984.

SA/FAM/5/3/14

A request from the International Association for the Distribution of Food Products and General Consumer Goods, inviting Lord Sainsbury to assume the Chairmanship of the 4th session. Due to time...

SA/FAM/5/3/15

A request from the A.B.S.A. for Lord Sainsbury to be a Judge for the 1984 Award. Due to time pressure, the offer was declined.

SA/FAM/5/3/16

A request from the Lord Goodman, Chairman of the A.B.S.A. for Lord Sainsbury to become a member of the Council. Due to time pressures Lord Sainsbury declined.

SA/FAM/5/3/17

An invite to view the developments at the Albert Dock Village.

SA/FAM/5/3/18

A letter from Clive S Menell to Lord Sainsbury informing him that Anglovaal would be withdrawing its testing of ProtoNutro in the UK, due to the cost of freight, EEC levies and exchange rates. It had...

SA/FAM/5/3/19

A request from T H Bevan the Chairman of Barclays Bank to Lord Sainsbury to join as a member of the British Olympic Appeal Council. Due to time pressures, Lord Sainsbury declined.

SA/FAM/5/3/20

A request from Sir Raymond Lygo regarding donations to SENSE from two of the Sainsbury Family trusts, and his wish to add Lord Sainsbury's name to the supporters' list. Lord Sainsbury was happy for...

SA/FAM/5/3/21

A request from Lady Brecknock for support of the Order of St. John. Sainsbury's responded positively.

SA/FAM/5/3/22

An invite to Lord Sainsbury to attend the B.I.C. National Conference. Due to time pressures he declined, and instead suggested that Nigel Matthews attend. Includes a Directory of Enterprise Agencies.

SA/FAM/5/3/23

Correspondence between Lord Sainsbury and Gordon Brunton, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of International Thomson Organisation PLC, the publishers of Family Circle and Living magazines. It...

SA/FAM/5/3/24

A letter and brochure from Business Opinions Limited offering to provide details of how the city views Sainsbury's in 1982. The offer was declined. An example of the 'City's forecasts for 1982,' was...

SA/FAM/5/3/25

Correspondence with the National Gallery regarding the cost of the Sainsbury's PVC shopping bag, and what profits could be made by switching supplier to the one that creates the National Trust one, or...

SA/FAM/5/3/26

Correspondence from the Chairman regarding Sainsbury's use of the term 'Meat Market,' in an advertisement on English Pork. It was felt that the term was a poor choice of words. Sainsbury's did not...

SA/FAM/5/3/27

Correspondence between the Trust International and Sainsburys regarding America. The Trust makes a number of assumptions that Sainsbury's was interested in entering the American retail market. Lord...

SA/FAM/5/3/28

Private letter from Gordon Baxter to Lord Sainsbury offering him the chance to do some salmon fishing at Spey. Lord Sainsbury had to decline this time. The contact had been initiated by Rory Edwards,...

SA/FAM/5/3/29

Private letter from Gordon Baxter to Lord Sainsbury expressing his concern that an adjustment in the Sainsbury soup product range would result in the withdraw of some Baxters soups. Lord Sainsbury...

SA/FAM/5/3/30

A request to Lord Sainsbury from Jock Bruce - Gardyne, M.P. for comments regarding points raised by Peter Walker (Minister for Agriculture, fisheries and food) in relation to issues with milk, its...

SA/FAM/5/3/31

Correspondence from Paul Amos (Deputy Managing Director of Weetabix Limited) who was the Chairman for the British Food Export Council, regarding and including the minutes of two previous meetings....

SA/FAM/5/3/32

Correspondence from Harry G Beckner, the Executive Vice President and C.E.O. of H.E.B. Foods and Drugs, regarding a visit to the UK, with a view to visiting Sainsbury's. Lord Sainsbury was on holiday...

SA/FAM/5/3/33

Correspondence with D Vander Weyer, Chairman of Barclays Bank, regarding arrangements for a lunch, "bearing in mind the general developments for the future between the banking industry and retailers...

SA/FAM/5/3/34

Congratulatory letter from Harry G Beckner the Executive Vice President and C.E.O. of H.E.B. Foods and Drugs, regarding Sainsburys partial acquisition of Shaw's Supermarkets Inc.

SA/FAM/5/3/35

Correspondence from Lord Sainsbury to Mr J Gadd regarding the North Thames Gas site at Ladbroke Grove, expressing his appreciation that town planning permission was being applied for before the...

SA/FAM/5/3/36

Correspondence from Miss Blackburn, the former Secretary to the Minister's Marketing Advisors for the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, concerning her disappointment at the ending of the...

SA/FAM/5/3/37

Burns Fry provided information concering a Canadian company, Dominion Stores that was seeking a buyer for 100% of the company. Sainsbury'd declined the offer to be involved.

SA/FAM/5/3/38

Councillor T.N. Butters expressed his support and concern for a new store at Greenbridge, Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire, providing that it took acount of his suggestions. Lord Sainsbury passed the...

SA/FAM/5/3/39

Correspondence from Sir Basil Feldman seeking support for the above exhibition, that was aiming to boost UK sales and jobs. Lord Sainsbury replied that Sainsbury's already sources 87% of its products...

SA/FAM/5/3/40

Correspondence relating to a complaint from Lord Sainsbury regarding the poor luggage clearance service received on return to the UK. There was a 45 minute delay between the arrival of the passengers...

SA/FAM/5/3/41