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AF Blakemore story book recognises ‘Women In Blakemore’ award winners

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Food retail, wholesale and distribution company AF Blakemore, one of the UK’s largest independently owned businesses, has the announced the winners of their first Women in Blakemore Awards, via a story book. The book launch amalgamates the stories of the winners and their nominees. The awards, created to champion and recognise diversity and inclusivity in …

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