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By Kate Shaw
Oct 17, 2018

Abolishment of tribunal fees leads to significant increase in claims – Gales Solicitors urge caution and care to businesses

The Ministry of Justice has published the tribunal statistics for April to June 2018 and they show a significant 165% increase on the number of single claims when compared with the numbers of claims lodged in the same quarter last year. Sarah England, Employment Lawyer at Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 16, 2018

Half term fun at RockReef on Bournemouth Pier!

School half term week, which runs from 22nd – 26th October, will see RockReef indoor activity climbing attraction welcoming lots of families seeking out fun and adventure on Bournemouth Pier. RockReef will have all its indoor activities open 7 days a week, from 10am until 7pm (last session 5:30pm). The popular attraction ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 10, 2018

Gales Solicitors promote Free Wills Month and urges clients to ensure that their wills accurately reflect their wishes

Gales Solicitors is taking part in the national initiative ‘Free Wills Month’. The scheme, which takes place every October, is backed by charities and solicitors ask their clients to consider leaving a donation to a chosen cause when they die. The Free Wills Month campaign is aimed at people aged ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 01, 2018

Saffery Champness volunteer for Bournemouth beach litter pick

Staff from Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants volunteered for a litter pick on Bournemouth beach, after work on Friday evening. The group of 13 keen volunteers spent nearly 2 hours on the beach, cleaning up the area to the west of Bournemouth Pier and under the Pier. Organised by Saffery staff ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 01, 2018

Exhibitor sales are open for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show

Exhibitor sales for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS) are now open and organisers are urging interested exhibitor companies to get in touch to secure the best spaces. Poole Harbour Commissioner’s Marinas Manager Kerrie Gray advised, “We have had a phenomenal initial response with lots of our 2018 exhibitors ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 27, 2018

Medical science company, venue booking service, business connecting donors to charities and fitness company pitch to Dorset Business Angels

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) hosted their quarterly investors’ pitch event and welcomed four incredibly diverse pitches to present to the savvy Angel investors. Creating the Airbnb for venue space A venue booking platform, whose proud claim is that they are building the Airbnb for venue space, took to the floor ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 21, 2018

The importance of uniting your team for increased productivity!

Businesses across the country are increasing their investment in employees as part of their wider CSR activities. RockReef Climbing activity attraction on Bournemouth Pier has long recognised the importance of team building as being productive for both employees and the businesses in which they work. Simon Catley, Business Development Manager ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 19, 2018

RockReef on Bournemouth Pier renews partnership with Bournemouth Rugby club and sponsors U’9’s Rugby Team

RockReef indoor climbing activity attraction on Bournemouth Pier has renewed its successful partnership with Bournemouth Rugby Club and become sponsors of its U’9’s Rugby Team for the 2018/19 season. RockReef Marketing Manager, Sarah Hunter advised, “We’re really proud to be supporting the local community by sponsoring Bournemouth Rugby Club again. ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 13, 2018

Medical science company, venue booking service and business connecting donors to charities to pitch to Dorset Business Angels

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) have announced the date for their next investors’ pitch event which will take place on Monday 24thSeptember at the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton and is urging potential investors to book a place at the popular event. DBA Chairman Don McQueen advises, “As ever, we have three ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 11, 2018

Hold your Private Christmas party on Bournemouth Pier!

Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier is available for private hire for Christmas parties and is advising local businesses and groups to book early to avoid disappointment. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter advised, “We are offering a fantastic choice of dishes and options to suit all party sizes & ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 11, 2018

Ex Michael Schumacher 1992 Benetton B192 Formula 1 car to be exhibited at Motors By The Sea Festival on Sunday 16thSeptember.

Lorina McLaughlin, one of the UK’s most successful female drivers, who currently drives the ex Michael Schumacher 1992 Benetton B192 Formula 1 car is bringing it to Bournemouth to exhibit at the Motors By The Sea Festival. Lorina’s Benetton will be displayed at Boscombe Precinct for one day of the ...

By e2z.co.uk.admin
Sep 06, 2018

Stackhouse Poland’s annual golf day takes place in aid of the Macmillan Unit of Christchurch Hospital.

Stackhouse Poland employees hosted their annual Charity Golf Day. In the last 15 years these golf days have raised in excess of £60,000 for local charities. This year’s event took place at Remedy Oak Golf Club, raising funds for the ‘Macmillan Caring Locally’ charity which is a specialist palliative care ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 06, 2018

Fifth Gear motoring presenter, Tiff Needell, confirmed as guest speaker at Motors By The Sea Gala Dinner!

The motoring presenter and former racing driver, Tiff Needell, has been confirmed as the guest speaker at the Motors By The Sea Gala Dinner which takes place on Saturday 15th September at the Hallmark Bournemouth Carlton Hotel. Tiff presents the popular motoring show Fifth Gear alongside Vicki Butler-Henderson,Jason Plato and Jonny Smith. ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 31, 2018

Motors By The Sea Festival is coming to Bournemouth!

The Motors By The Sea Festival is coming to Bournemouth from 14th – 16th September. Promising to deliver a fantastic spectacle for car enthusiasts, fun for the local community and families and to promote Boscombe’s lively and bohemian atmosphere. The FREE festival brings an eclectic mix of events, workshops, exhibitors ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 30, 2018

Saffery Champness wins Ellis Jones Solicitors as a full service client

The Bournemouth office of national Chartered Accountants, Saffery Champness LLP, has welcomed a significant client win, having been appointed by Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP to look after all aspects of its accounting and taxation affairs. Lead consultant, Andrew Alder advised, “We have enjoyed working with Ellis Jones in a limited ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Aug 28, 2018

The World’s newest cruise berth in Poole Harbour – Dorset Magazine, September 2018 edition

By ktpr.co.uk
Aug 28, 2018

Saffery Champness Accountants in Dorset Magazine – September 2018 edition

By Kate Shaw
Aug 28, 2018

Join a Christmas Party Night at Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier!

After last year’s successful event, Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier is urging people to book early and not miss out on the opportunity to join their Christmas ‘Party Night’ on Saturday 15th December. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter advised, “Our ‘join a party night’ event is the perfect ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 28, 2018

Fly below the Red Arrows at the Bournemouth Air Festival!

Fancy flying over Bournemouth beach at the same time as the Red Arrows?! Bournemouth Pier is home to the world’s first pier to shore zip wire and visitors and locals are being urged not to miss out on this opportunity to zip surf over the waves from the tower at ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 06, 2018

Stackhouse Poland wins ‘Commercial Lines Broker of the Year’ Award at the British Insurance Awards

Stackhouse Poland were announced as Commercial Lines Brokers of the Year at the British Insurance Awards, in the category SME/Mid-Corporate. The prestigious industry awards recognise excellence in the insurance sector and took place at the Royal Albert Hall in July. The coveted award was collected by Stackhouse Poland CEO, Tim ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 06, 2018

Owners of unique and special vehicles urged to register to display at the inaugural ‘Motors By The Sea’ Festival in Bournemouth

Owners of unique and special vehicles are being urged to register to join in the displays at the inaugural ‘Motors By The Sea’ Festival in Bournemouth. It takes place from 14th to 16th September 2018, with the main community-focused events on the Saturday and Sunday in Boscombe Precinct. The Festival ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 01, 2018

Seeking to change the future of the financial services industry by attracting young talent

A project called the ‘Future of Advice’, involving Bournemouth University (BU), The Personal Finance Society (PFS), Simplify Consulting and FP Wealth Management (FPWM), is seeking to change the future of the financial services industry. The collaboration of organisations was created with the clear aim of attracting young talent in to ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 01, 2018

Gales Solicitors merges with Robert Wrynne Solicitors in Tuckton

Gales Solicitors, the family law firm based in Winton, has announced its merger with Robert Wrynne Solicitors in Tuckton which will now be known as Gales Solicitors incorporating Robert Wrynne Solicitors. An official opening of the newly named Tuckton office took place and the Mayor of Bournemouth, Councillor Derek Borthwick ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 19, 2018

Bournemouth Coastal BID and Paragon Skills to host Boscombe’s brand new vehicle festival – ‘Motors By The Sea’

Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District (BID) and apprenticeship training provider, Paragon Skills will be working together to host and co-sponsor Boscombe’s brand new vehicle festival, ‘Motors By The Sea’. It takes place from 14th to 16th September 2018. The Festival aims to bring the local community together and promises to deliver a ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 19, 2018

New photo system installed at the top of the PierZip tower on Bournemouth Pier to allow unique ‘selfies’ of zip wire flights

A new photo system has been installed at the top of the 80- foot zip wire tower on Bournemouth Pier which allows users to have ‘selfie’ pictures taken prior to launching themselves down the zip wire. The system also takes action photos showing zip surfers ‘in flight’ on their zip ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 16, 2018

Ocean Brothers at the Poole Harbour Boat Show Lunch

Poole Harbour Commissioners hosted the Poole Harbour Boat Show Business-2-business lunch at the Hotel Du Vin in Poole, sponsored by Lester Aldridge. Poole Harbour Boat Show was officially opened by the Ocean Brothers – Dr Greg Bailey and Jude Massey who have recently returned to the UK after their fundraising ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 10, 2018

RockReef provides solutions for essential Key stage 1 & 2 school curriculum activities

RockReef indoor adventure climbing activity attraction on Bournemouth Pier has introduced new educational lesson plans entitled ‘Curriculum Climbers’, for Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 learning in Primary & Junior schools. The lesson plans, designed to get school children more active, are intended to help schools deliver elements of ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 09, 2018

Saffery Champness Accountants win numerous new charity client accounts

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants have had some significant client ‘wins’ in the charitable sector and welcome Diverse Abilities, Lewis-Manning Hospice, Social Care in Action, Pramacare and The Tank Museum to their books. Senior Partner Nick Fernyhough advised, “These recent wins add to our substantial charity client base and make us ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 05, 2018

Gales Solicitors celebrates its 70th birthday!

Gales Solicitors in Winton in Bournemouth has celebrated its 70th birthday with a celebratory drinks and supper event held at The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth. The event included all staff and welcomed back former staff members too. Conor Burns MP was invited to join the celebrations and was asked to ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 03, 2018

Stackhouse Poland shortlisted in the UK Broker Awards in the Cyber Broker category

Stackhouse Poland has been shortlisted in the UK Broker Awards 2018 in the Cyber Broker category. Oliver Thorne, Managing Director, Commercial and Community, Stackhouse Poland advised, “We are delighted to be a finalist in the UK Broker Awards for Cyber Broker of the Year. Our award entry focused on our ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 22, 2018

Technology companies impress Dorset Business Angels investors at pitch event

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) held their quarterly pitch event on Monday 11th June at the Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth and were treated to a diverse mix of pitches for the Angel investors to consider and contemplate for investment. The technology pitches definitely impressed the most with the drone and ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 21, 2018

IT specialist joins Real Recruitment Solutions to support growing IT industry

Real Recruitment Solutions have appointed an IT recruitment specialist to provide support to the growing digital economy. Matt O’Reilly, a multi- talented and expert IT recruiter joins their successful Bournemouth based team. Matt has a wealth of experience and knowledge. His C.V boasts a degree in Computer Animation & Special ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 20, 2018

Pioneering HR peer group created for senior HR professionals by GlobusHR Consultancy Ltd & Gales Solicitors

A pioneering HR peer group has been created for senior HR professionals by GlobusHR Consultancy and Gales Solicitors. The group provides much needed peer support, training, specialist & expert employment advice, coaching and development for HR professionals. It is called the GlobusHR Advantage Group. Founded in 2017, the GlobusHR Advantage ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 18, 2018

10 Reasons to Love Bournemouth

By Kate Shaw
Jun 12, 2018

Coleman Marine Insurance in conversation with exhibitors at the 4th Poole Harbour Boat Show

Coleman Marine Insurance were once again exhibitors and sponsors at the 4th Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS) which took place from Friday 8th – Sunday 10th June. Interest in the Show has risen significantly year on year and this year all exhibitor berths in the marina were sold out with ...

By ktpr.co.uk
May 31, 2018

Supporting Dorset’s innovators

Article from Dorset Business Magazine published June 2018 We recently interviewed Roger Wareham, a partner at Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants. Why do you feel it is important that Dorset remains a hub for innovative businesses? Over the last 5-10 years Bournemouth and Dorset has started to be recognised as a ...

By ktpr.co.uk
May 14, 2018

South Quay in Poole port is officially opened by Government Minister

South Quay in Poole port is officially opened by Government Minister South Quay in Poole Port has been officially opened by Government Minister, Jake Berry Parliamentary Under-secretary of State for Local Growth. The Minister was welcomed by Jim Stewart, CEO of Poole Harbour Commissioners and Chairman of the Dorset LEP ...

By ktpr.co.uk
May 01, 2018

How to tame your Dragon

Article for Dorset Magazine published June 2018 We recently interviewed Dorset Business Angels: Peter Eales, Frank Guinn, Don McQueen, James Paget and Max Wright for an article in Dorset Magazine. Want to know the secret of a great pitch? We asked some Dorset Business Angels to reveal what would tempt them ...

By ktpr.co.uk
May 01, 2018

Matthew Moore at Gales Solicitors is appointed Chairman of Winton Traders’ Association

Matthew Moore at Gales Solicitors is appointed Chairman of Winton Traders’ Association Matthew Moore, the senior partner at Gales Solicitors in Winton, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Winton Traders’ Association. He was voted in unanimously by the active traders’ association members at their AGM. Matthew advised, ...

By ktpr.co.uk
May 01, 2018

ESET opens new UK HQ in Bournemouth

ESET opens new UK HQ in Bournemouth to support ambitious growth plans ESET, the number 1 IT security vendor based in the European Union, has launched its new UK HQ in Bournemouth as part of its ambitious plans to grow the company in the UK over the coming years. ESET ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Apr 15, 2018

May Madness at Bournemouth Pier

“It’s May Madness on Bournemouth Pier – Half price offers for locals on the Zip Wire, RockReef and Key West Bar & Grill!” It has officially been declared ‘May Madness’ on Bournemouth Pier as spectacular half price offers have been introduced to help locals zip in to Spring! The offers ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Mar 28, 2018

London Boat Show: Coleman Insurance Brokers

“London Boat Show: Coleman Insurance Brokers catches up with some key players in the marine sector” A newly formatted London Boat Show took place from Wednesday 10th January to Sunday 14th January at the ExCel in London. This is an event which kicks off the 2018 European boating calendar and ...

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