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By Kate Shaw
Jan 19, 2022

Shelley joins Coleman Marine Insurance team

Shelley joins Coleman Marine Insurance team Shelley Barnes has joined Poole based Coleman Marine Insurance, A Gallagher Company, as Yacht Team Servicing Manager, leading the existing Yacht Servicing Team when it comes to Clients day to day Yacht Insurance requirements. Bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge, Shelley has nearly ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 17, 2022

Michael Bublé Valentine’s evening at Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier

Michael Bublé Valentine’s evening at Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier is hosting a Valentines Michael Bublé tribute event evening, to include a 3-course meal and romantic musical entertainment. Welcoming the return of Tommy Ryan, the popular Michael Bublé impressionist, ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 10, 2022

Tax payers receiving property financing tax relief ‘nudge letters’ from HMRC

Taxpayers receiving property financing tax relief ‘nudge letters’ from HMRC Many landlords have received a letter in the last few weeks from HMRC who appear to be undertaking a campaign querying the tax relief claimed in the 2019/20 tax returns in respect of financing costs on let residential property. The ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 10, 2022

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care kicks off 30th anniversary celebrations with a bang, by launching their ’30 for 30’ campaign alongside Yellow Buses

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care kicks off 30th anniversary celebrations with a bang, by launching their ’30 for 30’ campaign alongside Yellow Buses Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has teamed up with Yellow Buses for the launch of their ‘30 for 30’ campaign. Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser Nicki Cluley said, “We are launching ’30 for 30’ ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 20, 2021

Create great memories with friends & family this Christmas at RockReef & the PierZip on Bournemouth Pier!

Create great memories with friends & family this Christmas at RockReef & the PierZip on Bournemouth Pier! There’s lots of fun adventure activities to suit all ages at RockReef on Bournemouth Pier throughout the Christmas holidays. RockReef indoor climbing attraction and the PierZip will be open 7 days a week ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 10, 2021

Bring in the New Year in style at the Masquerade Party at Key West on Bournemouth Pier

New Year will be brought in with style at a ‘Masquerade Party’ at Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter advised, “Key West will be transformed with a red- carpet entrance, live music and a DJ & dancing until late. We promise you a full ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 07, 2021

Operators of Furnished Holiday Lettings businesses will have been affected by restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, but all is not necessarily lost says Saffery Champness

Operators of Furnished Holiday Lettings businesses will have been affected by restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, but all is not necessarily lost says Saffery Champness The pandemic has clearly impacted the UK’s tourism sector heavily, including many Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) businesses, which were forced to close for a large ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 03, 2021

Aviation & Aerospace technology business presents to Dorset Business Angels and completes funding round.

Aviation & Aerospace technology business presents to Dorset Business Angels and completes funding round. Dorset Business Angels (DBA) held their autumn pitch event in Bournemouth. 5 entrepreneurs pitched to investors with 3 of the pitching businesses securing investor interest on the evening. However, one business in the aviation & aerospace sector piqued ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 16, 2021

Expanding team at Coleman Marine Insurance

Expanding team at Coleman Marine Insurance The team at Coleman Marine Insurance, A Gallagher Company, is expanding and has been joined by Ryan Burridge and Charlotte Hain who will be working as Account Handlers. MD Steven Risk advised, “The positivity in the marine industry is well documented and the same ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 15, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care win ‘Best Place to Work’ in inaugural Poole Business Awards

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care win ‘Best Place to Work’ in inaugural Poole Business Awards Lewis-Manning Hospice Care scooped the coveted award of ‘Best Place to Work’ in the inaugural Poole Business Awards, which took place at Upton Country House in Poole. The award was sponsored by Yellow Coaches. CEO Clare Gallie ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 15, 2021

Give a precious gift of lasting memories this Christmas with a RockReef gift voucher!

Give a precious gift of lasting memories this Christmas with a RockReef gift voucher! Gift a fun & unique experience they won’t forget this Christmas with a RockReef gift voucher. It’s the perfect present for those people who have everything! RockReef is located on the end of Bournemouth Pier and ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 15, 2021

Saffery Champness Accountants welcome local businesses in ‘Back to the Future’ event

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants welcomed local business from across Dorset and Hampshire to an event entitled, ‘Back to the Future’. Held at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium it included breakfast and networking, followed by a seminar with presentations from Saffery staff. Opening the event, Head of Bournemouth Office and Partner Roger ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 11, 2021

Pip Hare Ocean Racing Team bases themselves at Coleman Marine Insurance on Poole Quay

The Pip Hare Ocean Racing Team has located themselves at the offices of Coleman Marine Insurance, A Gallagher Company. Coleman MD Steven Risk said, “We are privileged that Coleman Marine Insurance have been appointed as insurance brokers for Pip Hare Ocean Racing. It quickly became clear that we could help in other ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 09, 2021

Barker win ‘Responsible Business’ award category at national industry awards

Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, has won a prestigious award in the LADA’s – the Laundry, dry cleaning and textile care industry awards, run by the publication, ‘Laundry & Cleaning Today’. The annual awards recognise individuals and companies for ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 04, 2021

Gemma joins Landed Estates & Rural Team at Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants in Bournemouth

Gemma Lashbrook has joined the Landed Estates & Rural Team at Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants, in the Bournemouth office. David Chismon, Partner at Saffery Champness and Head of the firm’s Land and Rural Business Group said, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Gemma on-board. She has specialised in the rural ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 01, 2021

Katie joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Director of Finance & Operations

Katie Hewitt has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Director of Finance & Operations. With a background spanning 3 decades in the Financial Services sector, Katie has worked at Liverpool Victoria and Quilter and has a wide breadth of experience across Finance, IT and Management Information. Katie said, “I hope to ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 22, 2021

Bring your Christmas party to Key West on Bournemouth Pier – ‘Join A Party’ Nights are back!

Looking for a Christmas Party in Bournemouth? Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier is taking bookings for Christmas parties with a variety of options available, including whole venue private hire or for smaller groups, ‘Join-A-Party’ nights are available throughout December. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter said, “Interest in our ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 21, 2021

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and Corporation Tax approaching

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and Corporation Tax approaching Saffery Champness is encouraging owners of farm and land-based businesses yet to give consideration to compliance with the requirements of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax or Corporation Tax to take time to plan for those changes. David Chismon, Partner, ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 20, 2021

October Half term fun at RockReef and PierZip on Bournemouth Pier!

There’s lots to keep all the family entertained on Bournemouth Pier this October half term. RockReef indoor activity climbing attraction and the PierZip will be open for family adventures and fun! From Saturday 23rd October, RockReef will have all its indoor activities open 7 days a week, from 10am until 6:00pm ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 19, 2021

Bournemouth University Nursing Students awarded Lewis-Manning Hospice Care end-of-life care Scholarships

3 Adult Nursing students at Bournemouth University who applied for a newly launched Lewis-Manning Hospice Care end-of-life care Scholarship scheme will receive £3,000 of funding each for the 2021/2022 academic year. The students not only receive the financial support but will also receive a range of support from Lewis-Manning, which ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 14, 2021

Adult only climbing nights launched at RockReef climbing adventure attraction on Bournemouth Pier

RockReef indoor climbing adventure attraction on Bournemouth Pier has launched Adults Only climbing nights. They will take place every Wednesday evening from 5pm, with the final sessions starting at 6.30pm and finishing at 8pm. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter advised, “We have responded to our customers who were keen to have ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 06, 2021

A wave of promotions at Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants in Bournemouth is celebrating a wave of promotions across the office in October. 11 staff members have received promotions, accounting for some 10% of the work force in the Bournemouth office. Partner and Head of Office, Roger Wareham said, “We are delighted to recognise so many ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 05, 2021

New expanding Family Team at Gales Solicitors

The Family Team at Gales Solicitors is expanding to respond to its growing workload. Senior Partner Matthew Moore said, “Our team has gradually expanded over the last few months as we have been joined by Secretary Sasha Chubb and Assistant Dani Lucas. It’s great to have such an upbeat and ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 20, 2021

Abba and Adele themed tribute musical evenings at Key West on Bournemouth Pier

Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier is enjoying an extended season of themed tribute musical evenings. The line-up for the upcoming events includes the ‘Abba’s Angels’, one of the UK’s best known, popular and authentic Abba Tribute Bands, which takes to the stage on Friday 15th October. Known for their ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 20, 2021

Saffery Partner Jamie Lane looks at the pitfalls to avoid when looking to sell a business

Selling your business: pitfalls to avoid Saffery Partner Jamie Lane looks at the pitfalls to avoid when looking to sell a business For most business owners, selling a business happens once in their lifetime. Such an exit event is normally the end game for most entrepreneurs, however it is human ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 15, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is celebrating and remembering lives with a community event – ‘Candles on the Lake’ at Poole Park

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is celebrating and remembering lives with a community event – ‘Candles on the Lake’ at Poole Park Join Lewis-Manning Hospice Care at 6pm on Saturday 16th October at The Ark in Poole Park, and enjoy a spectacular floating candle display, music from local musicians and a reflective reading to ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 14, 2021

Coleman Marine Insurance attends its 16th consecutive Southampton Boat Show

Biz Gallery: Coleman Marine Insurance attends its 16th consecutive Southampton Boat Show

By Kate Shaw
Sep 14, 2021

Clare Gallie short listed for national Charity Retail ‘Most Supportive Chief Executive’ Award

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care CEO Clare Gallie was shortlisted for the coveted title of the Charity Retail Association’s ‘Most Supportive Chief Executive’ Award. The annual national Charity Retail Awards took place at a prestigious ceremony in Nottingham, where leading charities from across the UK and esteemed sector leaders came together, having ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 09, 2021

Record Graduate and School Leaver intake at Saffery Champness Accountants

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants is reporting a record intake of graduate and school leavers joining the business in the Bournemouth office in September. They includes 3 graduates and 1 school leaver. Lorenzo Burley- Fernandez joins from Bournemouth School, Mahir Choudhury is a Southampton University Graduate and an alumni of Bournemouth ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 08, 2021

Felicity Irwin joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Patron

Felicity Irwin has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Patron. Felicity has an outstanding reputation and breadth of experience in both business and fundraising. She is a Deputy Lieutenant, supporting HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset Angus Campbell, and is a former Chairman of Care South. She is also a highly esteemed fundraiser, ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 01, 2021

Gales Solicitors joins forces with 200 charities to celebrate Remember A Charity Week

Gales Solicitors is coming together with 200 charities this September to shine a spotlight on gifts in Wills. Throughout Remember A Charity Week (6-12 September 2021), Gales Solicitors will be working to raise awareness of the option of giving to charity from your Will, after taking care of family and friends. Gifts ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 23, 2021

High Sheriff of Dorset dedicates posthumous award at celebratory event in memory of Canon Jane LLoyd at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

High Sheriff of Dorset, Michael Dooley, presented a posthumous award to Rev Canon Nigel LLoyd, in memory of his late wife, Canon Jane LLoyd. The celebratory event took place at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care where Jane had been a trustee for 9 years, before her death earlier this year. Many moving ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 11, 2021

Saffery Webinar – Onwards and upwards – lessons learnt in the charity sector

Saffery Champness hosted a webinar for their charity clients entitled, ‘Onwards and upwards’. Attendees shared experiences from over the last 15 months during the pandemic and talked about the lessons learnt, challenges faced and opportunities arising. “Relentless, challenging, thought provoking and busy” were just some of the words used to ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 06, 2021

Graduate talent joins draperGROUP team in Dorset

Poultry specialist draperGROUP has attracted 3 new graduate starters to their ever- expanding team of staff. Two are Bournemouth University graduates and include Charlotte Draper who joins as Marketing Manager and Fergus Kaye who joins as IT Manager. Harper Adams Agricultural graduate Bethany Walford also joins in the role of Poultry ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 06, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Virtual Day Care service leads the way nationally on innovation to continue to support its patients from their homes

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Virtual Day Hospice service is leading the way nationally on innovation with the launch, in January, of its new service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst other hospice providers have introduced similar virtual day care support, it is believed that Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is the only hospice provider ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 03, 2021

Saffery Webinar – Entrepreneurs: Driving Business Performance

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants held their second webinar of a 12- part series to support Entrepreneurs. Hosted by Alistair Hunt, a partner in the Peterborough Office, this webinar entitled “Entrepreneurs: Driving Business Performance” was joined by Chris Zanone from Centurion Safety Products and Ashley Maile from Treerange Group, who discussed the ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 28, 2021

Care South award charity partner Lewis-Manning Hospice Care with £2,000 from the first ever ‘Chairman’s 2020 Fund’

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is delighted to receive the first ever ‘Care South Chairman’s 2020 Fund’. The local hospice charity has been awarded £2,000 after being nominated by Care South’s Chief Executive, Simon Bird and agreed by the Fund’s Committee Simon nominated Lewis-Manning to receive this amazing grant in support of ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 26, 2021

‘Walk the Walk’ charity enables extension to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Mobile Lymphoedema Clinic to support cancer patients, with additional support by AFC Bournemouth

Earlier in the year Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launched a new Mobile Lymphoedema Clinic to support cancer patients with lymphoedema. The mobile clinic is part of the hospice’s plan to bring its services closer to people’s homes. Generous funding by the health charity ‘Walk the Walk’, with a donation of £21,000, ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 20, 2021

Law firms compete in Go Karting Challenge, hosted by Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants, raising funds for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants hosted a Go Karting Challenge event at which 10 teams competed for a coveted cup, awarded by Safferys. Each team contributed £100 to Lewis-Manning Hospice Care who were presented with a cheque for £1,000. 8 law firms took part, including Dutton Gregory, Ellis Jones, Frettens, Humphries ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 15, 2021

Peter Harding Wealth Management in Three Peaks Climbing Challenge raising funds for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care!

Peter Harding Wealth Management team took on a Three Peaks Climbing Challenge at RockReef climbing attraction on Bournemouth Pier, raising funds for their nominated charity of the year, Lewis- Manning Hospice Care. Marketing Director Sarah Ryan said, “So much fun was had by all and we raised a significant amount ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 12, 2021

Professor Bee Wee CBE, is joining Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Visiting Professor

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is thrilled to announce that Professor Bee Wee CBE will be joining the team as Visiting Professor. Bee will be coming to Dorset once a year to give a talk to local hospice and end of life care palliative care teams, healthcare professionals, GPs and medical and ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 08, 2021

Saffery Champness Accountants host Cyber Security webinar to support entrepreneurs

On the 24th June, Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants held the first in their 12 part programme of webinars to support Entrepreneurs. This first webinar was entitled “Managing your business: Cyber Security” and Jamie Lane, a partner in the Bournemouth Office chaired the webinar, with guest speakers from Saepio Information Security, where ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 23, 2021

Barker leads support for Bournemouth Rugby Club for 2021/2022 season

Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, is leading with its commitment and support to Bournemouth Rugby Club and has renewed its sponsorship of the club for the 11th consecutive year. MD Matthew Barker advised, “We are really pleased to be behind ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 23, 2021

U4L helping Lewis-Manning Hospice Care go green!

U4L is helping Lewis-Manning Hospice Care go green! The Bournemouth-based energy consultancy has switched three of the charity’s retail shops and the hospice building to 100% renewable energy and, as part of its net-zero carbon pledge, has planted 125 trees in the charity’s name across reforestation projects in Mozambique and ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 21, 2021

30 best cocktail bars and terraces in the UK

Sip a martini on a rooftop or a negroni by the sea. Andy Lynes picks the best places to enjoy a drink (or two) with a view. Read more online https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/6864d96c-cf94-11eb-9bfa-a3bc386e6928?shareToken=75f7553666f6cef3d354fccadee43b25

By Kate Shaw
Jun 18, 2021

A full house of investor interest at Dorset Business Angels pitch event

There was a ‘full house’ of investor interest at the 3rd Dorset Business Angels (DBA) online pitch event in 2021. With some 40 attendees from across the UK & abroad and 5 pitching business, in an event first, every pitch secured investor interest from the Angels. Further due diligence will now be ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 18, 2021

A variety of employment opportunities available on Bournemouth Pier

The iconic Bournemouth Pier, which is home to Key West Bar & Restaurant, RockReef Indoor Climbing & Adventure Attraction, the world’s first pier to shore Zip Wire and various retail outlets has a variety of employment opportunities on offer. General Manager Peter Collett advised, “We have an incredibly diverse mix ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 15, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care scholarship launched for Bournemouth University Adult Nursing students

Adult Nursing students at Bournemouth University, with an interest in end of life care, will receive funding and support from the Dorset-based charity, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, thanks to a new scholarship. Students interested in the hospice care sector will be able to apply for three scholarships on offer for the ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 14, 2021

Gales Solicitors backs Law Society research and urges people to remember to include digital passwords in their wills

Partner Matthew Moore at Gales Solicitors is backing Law Society research findings and is urging that people should include digital passwords in their will to ensure executors can access vital online information. Recent research by the Society suggested that only 7 per cent of people fully understood the importance of ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 10, 2021

Bond themed ‘Live & Let Dine’ Dinner – a full immersive theatrical dining show at KeyWest Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier!

A Bond Themed ‘Live & Let Dine’ Dinner show is taking place at Key West Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier on Friday 9th July. It’s described as a fully immersive dining show where you will be transported into a slapstick, cartoon style parody of James Bond. Featuring the much-loved characters in ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 04, 2021

Saffery Champness sponsor ‘Best Product or Producer of the Year’ Award in the Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards

Saffery Champness is sponsoring the category ‘Best Product or Producer of the Year’ Award in the 2021 Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards. Saffery Partner Hannah Mazrae advised, “It is a pleasure to once again support and sponsor the Dorset Magazine Food & Drink awards, which recognise such an ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 03, 2021

Matthew Moore advises on how Lasting Power of Attorney can provide peace of mind for families

Gales Solicitors Partner Matthew Moore is urging families to consider a lasting Power of Attorney to provide peace of mind. Matthew commented, “It is a common misconception that a Lasting Power of Attorney is for the elderly or those who have lost capacity. However, it can provide peace of mind ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 03, 2021

Medical innovation, big data, online tutoring, live investor streaming and health food innovation aiming to grab the attention of the Dorset Business Angels

The 3rd online Dorset Business Angels (DBA) pitch event of 2021 takes place on Monday 14th June. A medical innovation business which has developed a non-contacting solution for diagnostics is hoping to grab the attention of the Angels. In many areas of medicine and healthcare, it is necessary to either contact ...

By Kate Shaw
May 25, 2021

Promotions celebrated at Saffery Champness in Bournemouth

Promotions are being celebrated in the Bournemouth office of Saffery Champness. Sam Brett has been promoted to Head of the Audit Team and Collette Parry has been promoted to Head of the Personal Tax Team. Partner Roger Wareham, “It is great to be supporting our continued growth by promoting our ...

By Kate Shaw
May 24, 2021

‘Angel Investing is a team sport’ – wisdom shared by CEO of UKBAA at Dorset Business Angels ‘A- Z investor event’

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) hosted a brand-new event with the aim of encouraging more women into Angel investing. The webinar entitled, the ‘A-Z of Angel Investing’ was hosted by UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) CEO Jenny Tooth OBE, who shared many golden nuggets of wisdom and experience from her years on the ...

By Kate Shaw
May 17, 2021

Saffery Champness Accountants sponsor Business Events Venue of the Year at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2021

Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth is sponsoring the ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ category at the 2021 Dorset Tourism Awards (DTA). The prestigious awards have just launched and the organisers are encouraging business owners to apply for the chance to gain national recognition. Winners of the local awards are ...

By Kate Shaw
May 17, 2021

Jacqueline Swift joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Patron

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has welcomed on board Jacqueline Swift as a new Patron of the charity. She joins with a wealth and depth of knowledge and expertise in the Dorset healthcare sector, having previously worked as Vice Chair of the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, as well as holding a ...

By Kate Shaw
May 17, 2021

Packed live music and events calendar at Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier!

Key West Bar & Restaurant on Bournemouth Pier is looking forward to kicking off the 2021 season with a packed programme of events and live music on Bournemouth Pier. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter said, “We are incredibly excited at the diverse programme of events and music that we have created. ...

By Kate Shaw
May 10, 2021

Lewis- Manning Hospice Care launches ‘Loving Your Garden’ campaign and partners with Dorset horticulturist David Hurrion

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched a brand-new campaign called ‘Loving Your Garden’. The initiative will run for 4 months, from 4th May until the end of August. The charity hospice is encouraging everyone to fall in love with their outdoor spaces this Spring and Summer. With the help of David Hurrion, ...

By Kate Shaw
May 05, 2021

Barker Dry Cleaning and Laundry shows incredible support for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s ‘Grow Some Sunshine’ campaign

Barker Dry Cleaning and Laundry has shown incredible support for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and has purchased 3,000 seed packets to join in the hospice’s ‘Grow Some Sunshine’ campaign and give them to the business’s private laundry customers. Matthew Barker, MD of Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 30, 2021

Investors attention piqued by a digital fundraising business and a personal safety solutions company at Dorset Business Angels pitch event

Dorset Business Angels met for their 2nd online pitch event in 2021 with some 40 attendees from across the UK & abroad. Pitching businesses have 10 minutes to present to the Angels, after which there is 5 minutes of Q & A, followed by discussions between the would-be investors on their ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 29, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and Care South form Charity Partnership

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and Care South have formed a charity partnership and will be working on a series of initiatives together. Care South’s CEO, Simon Bird said, “The two charities, Care South and Lewis- Manning Hospice Care share very similar values, which is why we are so pleased to cement ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 26, 2021

New Head of Office at Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth

Saffery Partner Roger Wareham has been appointed as the new Head of Office at Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth, taking over from senior Partner Nick Fernyhough, who previously held the role for 5 years. Nick Fernyhough said, “It has been an honour to lead our office through such a significant ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 20, 2021

Star Tech select Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Charity of the Year

Poole based, independent Mercedes, BMW & Jaguar Specialist, Star Tech Ltd has chosen Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as its charity of the year. Founder and MD Matthew Peacock said, “My grandmother received brilliant and invaluable support from Lewis-Manning Hospice Care many years ago. She used to enjoy attending the day hospice. ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 19, 2021

High Sheriff of Dorset shows support for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and makes his maiden visit in his new role

Michael Dooley FRCOG, the newly declared High Sheriff of Dorset, has visited Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and looks forward to fully supporting the charity during his term in office. He took time out to visit the hospice on his maiden official visit in his new role. Michael said, “I am thrilled ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 15, 2021

Hannah Mazrae promoted to Partner at Saffery Champness Accountants

Hannah Mazrae has been promoted to Partner at Saffery Champness Accountants. Based in the firm’s Bournemouth office, Hannah said, ”I am delighted to join the Bournemouth Partner team. To date, I’ve learnt so much from the Partners, colleagues and clients, so it’s a pleasure to now be working alongside the senior ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 14, 2021

The A-Z of Angel Investing – an event to encourage more women into Angel investing

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) is to host a brand- new event with the aim of encouraging more women into Angel investing. The webinar will take place on May 18th, entitled the ‘A-Z of Angel Investing’, and will be hosted by UK Business Angels CEO Jenny Tooth OBE. Jenny advised, “I am thrilled ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 14, 2021

Eco Sustainable Solutions supporting Robert Louis Stevenson site’s development by Westbourne Rotary Club

Eco Sustainable Solutions has shown its support for a community project at Skerryvore -a garden which was designed and constructed by the Bournemouth Corporation in 1957 as a memorial to Robert Louis Stevenson who occupied the house on the site from April 1885 until August 1887. The house, which was destroyed ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 09, 2021

Saffery Champness Accountants review big tax benefits to switch to lower emission vehicles

The move to drive down the UK’s carbon footprint is increasingly evident in the taxation of low and zero-emission vehicles – not only in terms of the taxable benefit in kind falling on employees for such vehicles provided by employers, but also with regard to vehicle excise duty and capital ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 06, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launches new Mobile Lymphoedema Clinic

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched a brand-new Mobile Clinic to support cancer patients with Lymphoedema. The new mobile clinic is part of the hospice’s plan to bring its services closer to people’s homes. Initially the clinic will be open every Thursday from 9am to 5.30pm at Kings Park in Boscombe ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 01, 2021

Matt West joins draperVENT as Managing Director

Matt West has joined Dorset based draperVENT as Managing Director. He brings a wealth of experience, from across a diverse mix of sectors. Matt said, “I am really excited to have joined the team at draperVENT. We have ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years, with the aim to ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 29, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launch bravery testing challenge events

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has launched three new challenges to take place in 2021 and is appealing to businesses, individuals and groups to join in. Challenges include a ‘Fire Walk’, ‘Jurassic Coast Trek’ and ‘Wing Walking’ Director of Fundraising Tom Goodinge said, “We’ve had lots of people asking how they can ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 29, 2021

Personal Safety Solutions business grabbing national attention is set to pitch to the Dorset Business Angels

A Personal Safety Solutions business, whose service has been thrust into the limelight by a number of recent tragic events, is set to pitch to the Dorset Business Angels (DBA)at their 2nd pitch event of the year. Set for 26th April, the virtual event continues to attract an ever- growing number of ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 24, 2021

Tax day 23rd March – commentary from Saffery Champness

The announcements made by Government yesterday on their first Tax Day lacked anything particularly significant, with many of the expected matters overlooked or pushed back further. More than 30 tax updates, consultations and documents were published, in a move to strengthen policymaking, modernise the UK tax system and further tackle ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 22, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Patron Harry Redknapp presents Supermarket Sweep cheque!

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Patron Harry Redknapp took part in ITV’s Supermarket Sweep game show programme and won £500 to donate to the local charity hospice based on Longfleet Road, Poole. Harry visited the new premises, along with his wife Sandra, to present the cheque to CEO, Clare Gallie. Commenting on ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 15, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launch Virtual Day Hospice service to combat loneliness and support patients with life-limiting illnesses

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care have launched their Virtual Day Hospice service thanks to a generous grant from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by the National Lottery Community Fund. The brand-new service was introduced in response to the restrictions of COVID-19 and aims to offer patients with life-limiting illnesses a chance ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 09, 2021

Eco Sustainable Solutions supports Lewis-Manning Hospice Care with mulch donation and announces the Poole based hospice as their nominated charity of the year

Eco Sustainable Solutions is supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and has donated mulch to enable the hospice to create and enhance its borders at the site at Longfleet Road in Poole. It has also named the hospice as its nominated charity partner for 2021. Eco Brand Manager Harrie Cooper said, “As ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 05, 2021

New support for Volunteers at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care with ambitions to grow the volunteering team

New support for Volunteers at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care with ambitions to grow the volunteering team Nicola Garsden has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care in the role of Volunteers Manager. She has vast charity and healthcare knowledge and experience, having previously worked in the hospice sector for 13 years. Nicola said, “I ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 01, 2021

Lifeboatman Tom Greasty and his Swanage Sea Fishing and Dee’s ambition to row the Atlantic!

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By Kate Shaw
Feb 12, 2021

Eco ambitions achieved by Barker Dry Cleaning & Laundry – Reducing use of ‘single use’ plastic by 90%

Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, is reflecting on its eco journey to date and achieving the ambitious targets set by the business. Among the company’s eco initiatives are an investment in washing/water heating technology, a drive to remove single ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 10, 2021

Specialist Nurse Esmarié Jones joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care to support cancer patients

Esmarié Jones has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as a Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist, based at the hospice at Longfleet Road in Poole. She joins with a rich and varied nursing background, having trained and qualified in South Africa and has worked in a variety of roles in London and Dorset. With a ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 08, 2021

Gales Solicitors looks at the importance of regular staff handbook training

Gales Solicitors is promoting refresher training after the Employment Appeals Tribunal has reiterated just how important it is for an Employer to ensure that Employees receive regular training on discrimination policies. Partner Sarah England said, “An employer can defend a claim resulting from the otherwise unlawful discriminatory actions of an ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 05, 2021

Saffery Champness category winners announced in the Dorset Tourism Awards

The winners of the Dorset Tourism Awards were celebrated in an online awards event. Saffery Champness LLP, sponsors of the Hotel of the Year and Business Events & Wedding Venue categories announced their winner, for both categories as The Marsham Court Hotel. Nick Fernyhough, Senior Partner at Safferys said, “The ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 02, 2021

New Investor Polling system enables investors to interact and privately register interest

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) held their first online quarterly pitch event in 2021, attracting a record number of some 59 attendees registered and 30 DBA members present. It also saw the introduction of a new polling system. 5 entrepreneurs pitched to the savvy investors and partners. Pitches were followed by ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 28, 2021

Gales Solicitors look at court appearances taking place during lockdown

Bournemouth based Gales Solicitors is reporting increased court case hearing activity, with court hearings taking place by telephone, video and in person. Senior Partner Matthew Moore said, “In 2020, in the spring and early summer, most court hearings were suspended. It’s really positive that hearings are now taking place in ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 27, 2021

Dorset Business Angels helps to fuel OnBuy’s significant growth

Dorset Business Angels’ (DBA) investment has helped fuel OnBuy’s unparalleled growth. The impressive pitch by OnBuy’s founder and CEO, Cas Paton, to the Angels back in 2019 grabbed the attention of DBA Angel investor Mark Entwistle. The opportunity was subsequently referred to fellow Angel investors at the Surrey Investors’ Club, ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 26, 2021

Dorset Tourism Awards – ‘Meet the Finalists’ event

Dorset Tourism Awards, ‘Meet the Finalists’ event took place on Monday 25th January and showcased businesses and organisations from across the county and demonstrated the quality and depth of the county’s tourism offering. Nick Fernyhough Partner at Saffery Champness LLP, sponsors of the Hotel and Venue categories commented, “It goes ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 26, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care recycle 770 Christmas trees, producing 3.5 tonnes of eco mix and compost

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care carried out its annual Christmas tree collection service at the beginning of January and are extremely grateful for all the local businesses and volunteering support received, as well as the huge environmental benefits of the service. The popular initiative, now in its 3rd year, raised over £9,000, with ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 25, 2021

Jo joins Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as Director of Clinical Services

Jo Whale has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as the new Director of Clinical Services, taking over from Ruth Burnhill who is retiring after a fantastic career in the hospice sector. Jo brings much breadth and depth to her role with a much- varied background; having worked in the pharmaceutical manufacturing ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Jan 21, 2021

Saffery Champness commenting in South Business Insider Magazine

By Kate Shaw
Jan 18, 2021

Gales Solicitors consider importance of Wills & Power of Attorney

Bournemouth based firm Gales Solicitors is urging clients to consider making a Will & appointing Attorney’s to act on their behalf if they are unable to do so (Lasting Power of Attorney) Senior Partner Matthew Moore said, “Sadly, in the current times it has become even more important to help ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 15, 2021

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care welcomes on board new Trustee with retail and online expertise

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has appointed a new Trustee with significant experience in retail and online sales to its Board. CEO Clare Gallie said, “As a charity we regularly go through the process of evaluating business needs and identifying potential gaps in our Board structure. This led to us advertise for ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 22, 2020

Frozen characters bring festive joy to youngsters across Dorset and raise funds for MYTIME Young Carers’ Charity!

Dozens of youngsters across Dorset received a surprise visit over the weekend from their favourite characters from the Walt Disney film, Frozen. Popular characters from the animated feature film, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s 1844 fairy tale “The Snow Queen”, came in the guise of Elsa and mascot Olaf and ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 18, 2020

Oritsé delivers special message to Young Carers at the UK’s biggest ever online Young Carers Christmas party!

Oritsé Williams of JLS pop band fame has delivered a special video message to Young Carers at an event which is claiming to be the biggest ever young carers Christmas party in the UK. The inaugural event was attended by over 150 young carers from across Dorset and organised by ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 14, 2020

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care launch Christmas tree collection service

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has just launched its Christmas tree collection service. The successful and popular service is in its third year and users are urged to support the hospice again by registering for their tree collection online. All Bournemouth and Poole postcodes are covered, from BH1 – BH23 and collections ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 11, 2020

Parvalux team gear up with festive fundraising bonanza for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Parvalux Electric Motors is gearing up for a festive fundraising bonanaza in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. The business, a leading global manufacturer of geared motor solutions, has its full workforce of some 200 staff behind the hospice fundraising after staff voted for their preferred charity to support. The business ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 07, 2020

MYTIME Young Carers wins prestigious charity award

MYTIME Young Carers Charity has won the Stephen Lloyd Award, a highly prestigious charity award which is coordinated and funded by the Bates Well Foundation. The award has been granted in support and recognition of MYTIME’s School Support Programme, which seeks to raise awareness of young carers within school communities, ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 07, 2020

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care welcomes on board new Trustee talent

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has appointed a new trustee to join its Board. CEO Clare Gallie said, “As a charity we have been through the process of evaluating business needs and identifying potential gaps in our Board structure. This led to us advertising for a Trustee with finance leadership expertise. As ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 30, 2020

Saffery Champness Accountants join in #StepUp Challenge launched by Bournemouth entrepreneurs

Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth has created a team to join in the #StepUp Challenge that was launched by Bournemouth nightclub owners Ty Temel and Benjamin Banks-Reynolds, together with fitness coach Jamie Whisken, aka ReDefine Jamie. Launched on 1st November, participants have been encouraged to complete one million steps by December 21st, ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 25, 2020

Evolve to Succeed podcast with Matthew Barker, MD of Barker

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