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Christmas Cards

7 December 2022

We now print Christmas cards in house!  This year we invested in an automated slitter cutter creaser machine, which allows us to cut out and crease cards from large sheets as soon as they are printed! This means we can usually print and finish cards the same day they are ordered. We offer 2 types […]

Paper Price Inflation

6 July 2022

At the time of writing (July 2022), we’ve experienced paper price increases of over 50% in 6 months. At the start of the year we thought we could absorb it, but the increases keep happening, and so we’re having to raise some of our prices too. As paper makes up around half the cost of […]

Do I have to pay VAT?

21 June 2022

Why do our prices show VAT? Normally when you buy something in a shop, the VAT isn’t displayed and isn’t a concern. Printing is a bit different though because we deal with VAT registered businesses, and so we need to show our prices net and inclusive of VAT.  Why do some things have VAT and […]

Christmas 2021 Closing Times

15 December 2021

We’ll be closing for Christmas on Wednesday 22nd December at 5pm  and reopening in the new year on Wednesday 5th January at 9am. If you need any work for the Christmas period, please give it to us early!    

We will be closed on Friday 26th November

23 November 2021

Please order early if you would like anything printed for the weekend. All orders placed on Friday will be processed on Monday.

Helpful advice when placing an order for plan printing

2 June 2021

If it’s your first time ordering plan prints, or if you need some more information, here are some answers to questions we are often asked.   What file type is best to print from? We always recommend that you convert your files to PDF. AutoCAD files (DWGs) can sometimes change between computers, depending on the […]

Coronavirus Update 12/04/21

12 April 2021

Following the end of the national lockdown, our West Drayton shop is now open again! We’re open for walk-in customers Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. If you need any printing please email us on sales@copycentre.com or order online and we’ll get back to you. Thank you for your support.

What is a memorial card and how do I design one to be printed?

20 January 2020

What is a memorial card? A memorial card is a small folded card, containing photos and words, which provides a long lasting tribute to a loved one’s life.  It’s a unique keepsake that’s posted to friends and relatives after the funeral, or sent to those who couldn’t attend the service. Memorial cards should be printed […]

Organising print for a training course or conference? Here’s what you need to know.

21 November 2019

Planning what printed material is required for a training course or conference can be a daunting process, particularly if you have a short deadline and lots of attendees.  We’re used to dealing with a wide variety of clients, from international conferences being held near Heathrow, to training companies running courses across the UK.  We’ve helped […]

How to create an order of service booklet for a funeral

28 October 2019

What is an order of service? An order of service is a stapled booklet which provides a running order of events.  It is usually given out to guests as they arrive or sent to those who are unable to attend. They are important for funerals as they contain the words of the hymns and readings […]