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By Kate Shaw
Apr 06, 2020

Pitches showcasing a theft tracking GPS system and electrical vehicle charging and energy storage systems headline the new Dorset Business Angels Virtual Pitch event

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) April pitch event has been relaunched as a virtual pitch platform which will enable 5 businesses the opportunity to continue to seek investment from the business angels. Investor pitches include:· An energy storage systems and electric vehicle charging business which aims to produce the first ‘demonstrator’ ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 06, 2020

The Bournemouth Day Nursery open for business for key workers seeking childcare

‘We’re open for business’ day nursery with 40 places tells key workers looking for childcare Peter Ward and some of the team at Bournemouth Day Nursery. By Andrew Diprose, Editor editor@dorsetbiznews.co.uk We’re open for business! That’s the message from Bournemouth Day Nursery which has places available for key workers looking for ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 03, 2020

Barker shifts to collection and delivery service – Dorset Biz News

Dorset-based Barker Business Dry Cleaning and Laundry has extended its contactless dry cleaning and laundry services. MD Matthew Barker said, “We already provide a private laundry service across Greater London and southern England to approximately 3,500 customers, providing a weekly collection and delivery laundry service. In the current coronavirus pandemic we ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Apr 02, 2020

Kate Shaw 20 Questions – Dorset Biz News March 2020

20 Questions: PR Queen Kate Shaw, Director, KTPR, takes the spotlight for our weekly Q&A Kate Shaw: “How would I like to be remembered? Someone who didn’t take herself too seriously, was kind and full of integrity.”By Andrew Diprose, Editor editor@dorsetbiznews.co.uk Each week we shine the spotlight on a member of ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 26, 2020

Protect your marine investment and you could avoid a claim

Coleman Marine Insurance’s Yacht and Commercial Craft Executive, Tony Pauffley is looking at ways that marine boat owners protect their vessels whilst not in the same location and in doing so may avoid the need to make an insurance claim. Tony advised, “Many of today’s boaters live at different locations ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 25, 2020

Barker promotes contactless Dry Cleaning & Laundry service

Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, is promoting its contactless dry cleaning and laundry services and advises its clients that effective laundering and dry cleaning will help to kill Coronavirus germs. MD Matthew Barker said, “We already provide a private ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 24, 2020

Dorset Business Angels Virtual Investor Pitches launched

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) April pitch event has been relaunched as a virtual pitch platform which will enable 5 businesses the opportunity to continue to seek investment from the business angels. DBA Chairman Don McQueen said, “Despite the current Coronavirus pandemic and the extremely challenging times that we are experiencing, ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 10, 2020

Manufacturing companies come together to discuss industry opportunities and challenges

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants, QuoStar, and NatWest Bank held their inaugural Manufacturer’s Forum dinner in Wimborne, Dorset on 4th March. The dinner was chaired by Dr John Knowles, former Managing Director and Chairman of DEK – now ASM Assembly Systems, a world leading manufacturer of capital equipment for the electronic ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 04, 2020

‘Sheerluck Holmes’ comes to Bournemouth Pier – experience an immersive murder mystery dining experience!

A murder mystery, comedy interactive show, entitled ‘Sheerluck Holmes’ is coming to Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier! The touring performance boasts an ‘immersive, side splitting dining experience with Sherlock Holmes, Watson and an incredible cast where diners get to be a detective and everyone is a suspect!’ ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 03, 2020

Sumptuous afternoon teas at Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier!

Afternoon Tea by the sea doesn’t get much better than Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier. Located on Bournemouth’s iconic pier with fabulous views out across the bays, Key West provides a wonderful vista to appreciate as you tuck into the delicious treats on offer. As well as ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 03, 2020

Team CC gym show their weighty support for MYTime Young Carers Charity

Team CC Stength and Conditioning gym in Poole has shown its weighty support for Dorset based charity, MYTime Young Carers Charity by hosting a charity circuits session. Members of the club and the general public were invited to take part in the free fitness session which took place at the ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 26, 2020

MYTime Young Carers’ Charity wins funding to enable launch of Employability Programme

Dorset based MYTime Young Carers Charity has successfully bid for £13,500 of grant funding which will allow the ambitious charity to launch its Young Carers Employability Programme. The Employability Programme seeks to support young adult carers, aged 18-25, who are currently not working or in education. MYTime Executive Director Krista ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 24, 2020

Barker laundry wins £25,000 low carbon grant funding

Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, has received a low carbon grant funding award of £25,000, allocated by Dorset Council’s ‘Low Carbon Dorset’ programme. ‘Low Carbon Dorset’ is a 3-year programme of activities being run by the Council to help ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 19, 2020

Liverpool set for landmark Dukes Dock zipline attraction

Developers Openwide International Ltd have announced exciting plans to develop a 250- meter family zip line attraction over Duke’s Dock in Liverpool. Openwide bring with them a wealth of industry experience and expertise, having previously developed and operated the hugely successful, world’s first pier to shore zip line in Bournemouth. ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 17, 2020

Dorset Business Angels pitch event pictures

Pictures from the Dorset Business Angels February pitch event, as featured on the Dorset Biz News platform. Click on link to view full gallery https://www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk/biz-gallery-dorset-business-angels-february-dragons-den-pitch-event-in-bournemouth/

By Kate Shaw
Feb 14, 2020

Bournemouth based business showcasing ‘google maps for sailors’ grabs investor attention at Dorset Business Angels pitch event

A Bournemouth based business, whose marine navigation platform’s proud boast is that its innovative product is the ‘google maps for sailors’, has grabbed investor attention in their pitch to Dorset Business Angels (DBA), in a Dragon’s Den type pitch. The founder of the business, a former Google employee, is a ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 13, 2020

February Half Term Indoor fun & Adventure at RockReef on Bournemouth Pier!

Half term week, which runs from 17th – 23rd February, will see RockReef indoor climbing attraction welcoming lots of families and young people to Bournemouth Pier. The popular venue is based on adventure sports and features 28 Clip ‘n Climb fun indoor climbing walls. There’s also a Vertical Drop Slide, a Leap ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 11, 2020

Radical proposals for Inheritance Tax reform published by All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Inheritance and Intergenerational Fairness – comment from Saffery Champness

The APPG on Inheritance Tax and Intergenerational Fairness has published proposals for radical reform of the current inheritance tax system. This follows two previous reports from the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS), with the APPG proposing sweeping changes. The APPG is advocating that many reliefs including Business Property Relief and ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 10, 2020

Preparing your boat for the season ahead

By Kate Shaw
Feb 03, 2020

Coleman Marine Insurance sponsors the Professional Boatman’s Association AGM event

Coleman Marine Insurance, part of global broking giant Gallagher, sponsored the annual Professional Boatman’s Association (PBA) AGM event, which took place at the internationally renowned Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis in Dorset on the 28th January. The PBA was established in 1991 and set up to act as a voice ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 03, 2020

Dorset Business Angels host event to educate, inform and attract new investors

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) are hosting an event to educate, inform and attract new investors to the possibilities and opportunities of Angel investment. The event is taking place on 10th March at the Hallmark Hotel, Bournemouth Carlton. A lead Dorset Business Angel investor Max Wright advised, “We are hoping to attract ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 03, 2020

MYTime Young Carers’ Charity celebrate Young Carers Awareness Day with an activity day for over 100 Dorset school children at RockReef climbing activity attraction on Bournemouth Pier

FINAL Young~.docxMYTime-0120-084.jpg MYTime Young Carers’ Charity marked the national awareness day with an activity day for Dorset Young Carers at RockReef climbing activity attraction on Bournemouth Pier. Young Carers Awareness Day raises awareness of the challenges faced by young carers and is an opportunity to offer these incredible young people ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 24, 2020

Dorset Magazine: Profiling Matthew Barker of the Barker Group

By Kate Shaw
Jan 24, 2020

Doing the Deal!

By Kate Shaw
Jan 23, 2020

Gales Solicitors welcomes Orla as Head of Conveyancing

Bournemouth based Gales Solicitors, with offices in Winton and Tuckton, have welcomed Orla Gilligan to the team as their new Head of Conveyancing. Orla joins the business following a relocation from Edinburgh to be closer to family and friends. Senior Partner Matthew Moore advised, “We are delighted to bring Orla ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 21, 2020

NICK FERNYHOUGH: One of Dorset’s best-known – and high profile – accountants is celebrating 35 years with Saffery Champness

Senior Partner Nick Fernyhough is celebrating 35 years at Saffery Champness Chartered Accounts. Nick trained with the firm, initially in London, moving to Bournemouth in 1993. He took up a partnership in 1994. Nick commented, “My journey with Saffery Champness has seen significant growth over the years. When I joined the ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 14, 2020

Tethered drone systems, marine navigation equipment, airborne asbestos alert technology – Just some of the solutions offered by pitching businesses at the Dorset Business Angels investor event

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) have announced the date for their next investors’ pitch event which will take place on Monday 10th November at the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton and is urging potential investors to book a place at the popular event. Businesses pitch in a Dragon’s Den type forum, in ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 13, 2020

Positivity brimming at Coleman Marine Insurance in 2020 following acquisition by Gallagher

The acquisition of Coleman Marine Insurance by global insurance broking giant Gallagher in 2019 sees the business going into the New Year brimming with positivity and ambitions for the future. Coleman MD Steven Risk advised, “We have an exciting 2020 ahead of us as we continue to look after our ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 07, 2020

Win a VIP day out on Bournemouth Pier worth over £200

A competition has been launched to win a VIP day out on Bournemouth Pier worth over £200! Bournemouth Pier General Manager Pete Collett advised, “To celebrate our busy year ahead and to show everything Bournemouth Pier has to offer, we are launching a competition to win an incredible day out ...

By Kate Shaw
Jan 06, 2020

Welcome New Year funding news for farmers

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has confirmed that farmers will receive almost £3bn of funding to help them in the transition from the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the new UK funding system, as outlined in the Agriculture Bill. After months of focus elsewhere, the UK Agriculture Bill ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 24, 2019

MYTime Young Carers Charity introduce text giving!

Dorset based MYTime Young Carers Charity has introduced text giving in the run up to Christmas. Fundraising and Relationships Manager Wendy King advised, “We are keen to make giving as easy as possible for our supporters. Donations can now be made by simply texting MYTime10 to 70490 to allow a ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 17, 2019

Bournemouth University Student James takes up placement at Gales Solicitors

Bournemouth University Law undergraduate James Diamond has taken up a 2 day a week placement year at Gales Solicitors, as part of his Law Degree course. The 3rd year student who is working in the firm’s Winton office advised, “I am really happy to be working at Gales. It’s a very ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 16, 2019

Faulty Towers the dining experience is coming to Bournemouth Pier

_______________________________________________________________________ Interactive Theatre International presents: Faulty Towers The Dining Experience – Straight from the stage of London’s West End via the legendary Sydney Opera House, this international sensation is now coming to Key West on Bournemouth Pier on Saturday 21st March 2020. Officially the world’s most sought after tribute to ...

By Kate Shaw
Dec 09, 2019

New research reveals law firm partners concern over “war for talent”

Saffery Champness has revealed the findings of its inaugural benchmarking survey of law firms, conducted in partnership with The Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM). The survey, completed by over 100 respondents from across ILFM’s member firms and consisting of both partners and finance staff within UK law firms, ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Dec 04, 2019

Saffery Champness supporting Dorset’s manufacturing sector

By Kate Shaw
Nov 29, 2019

Saffery Champness win Eco Sustainable Solutions as a client

The Bournemouth office of national Chartered Accountants Saffery Champness LLP, has welcomed a significant client win, having been appointed by Eco Sustainable Solutions to look after all aspects of its accounting and taxation affairs and help the business through its next growth phase. Eco Sustainable Solutions, with its head office ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 27, 2019

1700 km Parisian cycle challenge by 4Com raises over £26,000 for MYTime Young Carers Charity and the Alzheimer’s Society!

4Com, an award- winning Telecoms communications company, with its UK HQ based in Bournemouth, took on a dual fundraising challenge to raise funds for MYTime Young Carers Charity and the Alzheimer’s Society. The popular staff challenge has, so far, raised an incredible £26,000 for the 2 charities. Over 100 staff ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 20, 2019

Expanding team at Saffery Champness Accountants in Bournemouth

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants continues to expand its Bournemouth office with 8 new recruits in all areas of the business as a result of the continuing inflow of new work being won by the successful team. The thriving practice is one of the top twenty firms of chartered accountants in ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 12, 2019

Preparing for financial due diligence when selling your business

Jamie Lane, a partner at Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants, specialises in supporting growth business. He discusses how to prepare for financial due diligence when selling your business. Q. What is financial due diligence and why do I need to prepare for it? Financial due diligence is one of the key ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 12, 2019

10 year support by Barker for Bournemouth Rugby Club

Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, is showing its continued commitment to Bournemouth Rugby Club and has renewed its sponsorship of the club for the 10th consecutive year. MD Matthew Barker advised, “We are delighted to continue our very successful partnership ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 04, 2019

RockReef on Bournemouth Pier renews partnership with Bournemouth Rugby club and sponsors U11’s Rugby Team

RockReef indoor climbing activity attraction on Bournemouth Pier has renewed its successful and long standing partnership with Bournemouth Rugby Club and become sponsors of its U11’s Rugby Team for the 2019/20 season. RockReef Marketing Manager, Sarah Hunter advised, “We are really proud to be supporting the local community by sponsoring ...

By Kate Shaw
Nov 04, 2019

It’s ‘Nutty November’ on Bournemouth Pier – HALF PRICE offers on the Zip Wire, and climbing at RockReef!

‘Nutty November’ has landed on Bournemouth Pier with spectacular offers to help locals beat the winter blues! The nutty offers are running from Monday 4th November to Saturday 30th November. Half price Zip Wire flights will be available from just £7.50 and RockReef Indoor climbing activities start at only £5.50 for 1 ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 30, 2019

Multiple businesses grab attention at Dorset Business Angels pitch event

The final Dorset Business Angels (DBA) pitch event of 2019 took place in Bournemouth. Over 20 businesses had applied for the prestigious opportunity to pitch in the Dragon’s Den type forum to the Angels. The pitch proposals were whittled down and just 5 businesses had the opportunity to impress and ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 28, 2019

Bournemouth Pier launch special discounted pre-Christmas offer on LED screen advertising

Bournemouth Pier have launched a special discounted 2 month pre-Christmas offer on LED screen advertising, with significant discounts available. Bournemouth Pier Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter advised, “We are offering businesses a fantastic opportunity to showcase their businesses and their special deals to a huge, captive audience. Bournemouth welcomes over 6 ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 18, 2019

Half term fun at RockReef on Bournemouth Pier!

School half term week, which runs from 28th October – 3rd November, 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 ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 18, 2019

Outstanding contributions to Dorset Tourism recognised at Awards ceremony, presented by Saffery Partner Nick Fernyhough

Two deserving individuals have been recognised as having made outstanding contributions to Dorset Tourism. The awards were announced at the Dorset Tourism Awards at The Tank Museum on October 17th. Nick Fernyhough, Partner at headline sponsor Saffery Champness announced the winners and advised that the two have remarkable similarities, in that ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 16, 2019

Gales Solicitors discuss Retirement Divorce

Older people in England and Wales are getting divorced (and re-married) in ever greater numbers. The office for national Statistics have shown that between 1990 and 2012 there was an 85% increase in divorce in the over 60’s. Senior Partner Matthew Moore at Gales Solicitors advises on the importance of taking ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Oct 09, 2019

Coleman Marine Insurance reports back from the Southampton Boat Show

By Kate Shaw
Oct 08, 2019

What to do if the company you work for goes bust

Following the compulsory liquidation of Thomas Cook, Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth looks at the options for workers if the company that they are working for goes bust. Employment Lawyer Sarah England advised, “Your employer is insolvent if it cannot pay its debts. They might; make your redundant, ask you to ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 08, 2019

Celebrate the festive season with a Michael Bublé tribute act and dinner at Key West on Bournemouth Pier!

Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier is hosting a festive season Michael Bublé tribute act and dinner. The 3- course feast and evening of entertainment takes place on Thursday 12th December and tickets cost just £37.95pp if you book before 31st October. Bournemouth Pier marketing manager, Sarah Hunter commented, “We ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 08, 2019

Dorset Business Angels appeal for ‘would be’ investors to come along to pitch event

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) have announced the date for their next investors’ pitch event which will take place on Monday 28th October at the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton and is urging potential investors to book a place at the popular event. Businesses pitch in a Dragon’s Den type forum, in a ...

By Kate Shaw
Oct 03, 2019

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
Sep 27, 2019

Mapperton Estate’s Montagu Cuvée sparkling wine wins Saffery Champness sponsored ‘Best Drinks Product’ Award Category at the Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards

Mapperton Estate’s Montagu Cuvée sparking wine was announced as the winner of the Saffery Champness sponsored ‘Best Drinks Product’ Category at this week’s Dorset Magazine Food, Drink & Farming Awards. The prestigious awards took place at The Italian villa at Compton Acres in Poole. Other business shortlisted as finalists in ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 19, 2019

Coleman Marine Insurance reports back from the Southampton Boat Show

The 51st Southampton International Boat Show, powered by ‘Borrow A Boat’, takes place at Mayflower Park, Southampton from 13 – 22nd September 2019. The sun certainly came out for the Show’s launch and the first weekend was a scorcher with thousands visiting. The UK’s largest boat show proudly boasts that it offers ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 16, 2019

Barker hang plastic out to dry!

Dorset based Barker, the largest domestic laundry in the UK and a leading specialists Dry Cleaner, is making a bold commitment to reduce ‘single use’ plastic by 90%. Their impressive eco mission is well under way, having converted nearly all of its domestic laundry customers to long lasting Barker laundry ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 10, 2019

Gales Solicitors promote ‘Remember A Charity in your Will Week’ and urges clients to ensure that their wills accurately reflect their wishes

Gales Solicitors is taking part in the national initiative ‘Remember A Charity in your Will Week’ which runs from 9 to 15 September 2019. The scheme is backed by charities and solicitors ask their clients to consider leaving a donation to a chosen cause when they die. Wills & Probate ...

By Kate Shaw
Sep 05, 2019

Stackhouse Poland’s annual golf day takes place at Remedy Oak Golf Course in aid of Poole Communities Trust

Stackhouse Poland employees hosted their annual Charity Golf Day at Remedy Oak Golf Course, raising funds for the Poole Communities Trust. In the last 16 years these golf days have raised in excess of £60,000 for local charities. Poole Communities Trust is a community led charity, whose mission is to ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 14, 2019

18 Dorset youngsters set sail thanks to Poole Harbour Boat Show

18 youngsters from Dorset will participate in a free 5-night voyage on a 32- metre sailing boat, thanks to a charitable partnership between the Poole Harbour Boat Show and Ocean Youth Trust South. The Poole Harbour Boat Show is the largest, free to attend boat show on the south coast ...

By Kate Shaw
Aug 05, 2019

RockReef and Oceanarium, the Bournemouth Aquarium join forces to offer discounted tickets

Popular Bournemouth seafront attractions, RockReef indoor climbing attraction on Bournemouth Pier and Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium have joined forces to offer a dual attraction discounted ticket to visitors over the summer period. The promotion offers savings of up to 30% at the Oceanarium and 20% off all RockReef activities and ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 29, 2019

Barker supports Vendee Globe competitor Pip Hare

Barker in Dorset has offered its support to the 2020 Vendee Globe competitor, Pip Hare, by signing up as an official partner. The successful sailor and marine journalist, who hails from Poole, will be lining up in November 2020, along with 30 international skippers to single-handedly race her 60ft boat ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 24, 2019

The UK may shortly have its first co- habiting Prime Minister in Downing Street, which leads Gales Solicitor’s Partner to discuss common co-habiting legal pitfalls.

On the 24th July, for the first time in our history, the United Kingdom will have a Prime Minister who may soon be co-habiting in Downing Street. Matthew Moore Partner at Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth discusses the common legal pitfalls to consider when co-habiting. Matthew advised, “Although Boris Johnson might ...

By Kate Shaw
Jul 17, 2019

Gales Legal Secretary Stephanie crowned Miss Earth England!

Stephanie Wyatt is a Legal Secretary at Gales Solicitors in Winton and has recently been crowned Miss Earth England. The 19- year- old won the coveted award, amidst stiff competition in a final which took place at the Arden Hotel in Birmingham. Stephanie was a selected finalist representing Dorset in ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 26, 2019

Bournemouth Gin company gains significant investor interest at the Dorset Business Angels Pitch event

The Dorset Business Angels (DBA) pitch event took place on Monday 24th June at the Hallmark Carlton Hotel in Bournemouth and welcomed along Dorset Chamber’s President Liz Willingham as a special guest. With 5 businesses pitching, it was a Bournemouth based Dorset gin brand that most successfully grabbed the attention ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 24, 2019

Simplify Consulting Charity Golf Day raises an incredible £15,500 for Wessex Cancer Trust

The Simplify Consulting Charity Golf Day has raised a record figure for charity. The annual event, which is in its 5th year, took place at Dudsbury Golf Course in Ferndown and attracted no less that 172 golfers and smashed its charitable target by raising an incredible £15,500 for Wessex Cancer Trust. ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 19, 2019

SAFFERY CHAMPNESS ACTS FOR METALEX ON ITS PURCHASE OF ALIMEX UK

The Bournemouth office of Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants has acted on behalf of Paul and Sally Nicola, the shareholders of Metalex Holdings Limited, based in Poole, Dorset, on the company’s acquisition of Alimex UK Precision in Aluminium Limited, a distributor and processor of aluminium cast plates, from Alimex Gmbh. The ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Jun 18, 2019

“To spot the next booming property hotspot-on-sea” Saturday Telegraph Property Section 15th June 2019

This article was instigated on behalf of my client, Openwide International who run Cromer and Bournemouth Piers. It’s great to have their investment in our town.

By Kate Shaw
Jun 13, 2019

Coleman Marine Insurance in conversation with exhibitors at the 5th Poole Harbour Boat Show

Coleman Marine Insurance were once again exhibitors and sponsors at the 5th Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS), which took place from Friday 7th – Sunday 9th June. Interest in the Show has risen significantly year on year and this year all exhibitor berths in the marina and on the quayside were sold out ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 12, 2019

Excitement builds for local pitches at the Dorset Business Angels June event

Excitement and anticipation is building for the upcoming Dorset Business Angels (DBA) pitch event which takes place on Monday 24th June. 5 businesses will take to the floor, in a bid to impress the savvy entrepreneurs and seek investment to allow ambitious business growth and expansion. Investors are being encouraged to ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 12, 2019

New conveyancing team at Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth

Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth has a new conveyancing team in place, led by Head of Conveyancing, Adrian Randall. Adrian is joined by conveyancing Exec Ros Keenan, Secretary Stephanie Wyatt and Senior Secretary Christine Weeks. Senior Partner Matthew Moore advised, “Since our merger with Robert Wrynne Solicitors in Tuckton in 2018, ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 11, 2019

Poole Harbour Boat Show draws record crowds

The 5th annual Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS), in association with Sunseeker, which took place from 7th – 9th June, welcomed a record number of visitors from across the south and beyond. Event organisers are delighted with the continued success and growth of the event and reported thousands heading to the quayside and ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 04, 2019

Gales Solicitor, Matthew Moore oversees successful Citizens Advice mergers

As Chair of Citizens Advice Bournemouth Matthew Moore, Senior Partner at Gales Solicitors in Bournemouth, has overseen the successful merger of Citizens Advice Bournemouth with Citizens Advice Christchurch and Citizens Advice Poole, formerly 3 separate organisations. Matthew advised, “This has meant a considerable amount of time, effort and commitment over ...

By Kate Shaw
Jun 03, 2019

Jamie Lane joins Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants to support entrepreneurs

Top 20 accountancy firm Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants has today announced that Jamie Lane will join the firm as a Partner, based in its Bournemouth Office, with effect from 3rd June. Jamie joins from Smith & Williamson’s Southampton Office, where he spent 15 years, latterly as a partner, supporting entrepreneurs in ...

By Kate Shaw
May 31, 2019

Hotel Collingwood – The Highest Rated 3* Hotel in Bournemouth!

The family run Hotel Collingwood, on Priory Road in Bournemouth, has been awarded the accolade by the AA of the highest rated 3* Hotel in Bournemouth! An AA Inspector gave high praise in her feedback and advised, “It was a pleasure to visit Hotel Collingwood for this AA overnight inspection. ...

By Kate Shaw
May 23, 2019

New summer menu, with an American twist, is launched at Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier!

Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier has launched a new summer menu, with an American twist, which is impressing locals and visitors alike! Key West’s General Manager advised, “We are super proud of our summer menu. I’ve previously worked in Florida and have always been keen that our ...

By Kate Shaw
May 20, 2019

Talented entrepreneurs share innovative ideas at Saffery’s dinner

Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants hosted their 3rd annual entrepreneurs’ dinner which took place at the Chewton Glen Hotel. They invited a group of eminent, ambitious and talented entrepreneurial clients to join them to discuss and debate the results of the newly published Saffery Champness Entrepreneurial Global Survey.The survey is carried out ...

By Kate Shaw
May 20, 2019

Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Centre host Dorset Tourism Awards sponsors and former winners

The Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Centre in Verwood hosted the Dorset Tourism Awards (DTA) sponsors and former winners’ lunch. Guests were treated to a tour of the award- winning farm centre and were wowed by all that they saw and heard. DTA headline sponsors, Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants attended and ...

By Kate Shaw
May 09, 2019

LA Marine to sponsor the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show business-to-business lunch

LA Marine, the specialist shipping and marine team of the Bournemouth and Southampton based law firm Lester Aldridge, have announced their sponsorship of the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show(PHBS) business-to-business lunch. The lunch, which takes place on the opening day of the show (Friday 7th June), will see many of ...

By Kate Shaw
May 07, 2019

Powerboat Racing is coming to the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show!

Powerboat Racing is coming to the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show! Organisers of the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS), in association with Sunseeker, have announced that Power Boat Racing is to be a part of this year’s Show.The 2019 Fortitudo Property Poole Bay 100 Offshore Powerboat race marks the opening ...

By Kate Shaw
May 01, 2019

Innovative business solutions grabbing the attention of the Dorset Business Angels!

Innovative business solutions grabbing the attention of the Dorset Business Angels! Innovative business solutions from across the catering, cyber security, home design, broadband communications and dining out sectors, were pitched to the Dorset Business Angels (DBA) in a bid to grab the attention of the savvy Angel investors. Five businesses ...

By Kate Shaw
May 01, 2019

Poole Harbour Boat Show has big eco ambitions!

Poole Harbour Boat Show has big eco ambitions! Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS), in association with Sunseeker, has big eco ambitions for its upcoming annual boat show and is showing its commitment to marine conservation. Poole Harbour Boat Show Marketing Manager Tracy Payne advised, “We are eliminating our use of single-use ...

By Kate Shaw
May 01, 2019

It’s May Madness on Bournemouth Pier – Half price offers for locals on the Zip Wire and RockReef Clip ‘n Climb!

It’s May Madness on Bournemouth Pier – Half price offers for locals on the Zip Wire and RockReef Clip ‘n Climb! 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 are running ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 29, 2019

Natasha at Coleman Marine Insurance recognised for exam successes

Coleman Marine Account Handler, Natasha Ford has been praised by Examination Officers of the Insurance Institute of Southampton. Natasha completed her Advanced Diploma in Insurance in September 2018 and recently learnt that she achieved the ‘best’ pass in the Insurance Institute of Southampton catchment area. She was subsequently invited to ...

By ktpr.co.uk
Apr 23, 2019

Cruising the Coast – Dorset Magazine, May edition

Four keen local sailors share some favourite local haunts where they like to anchor up download pdf of article download pdf of article

By Kate Shaw
Apr 16, 2019

Marina exhibitor spaces sell out for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show!

Marina exhibitor spaces sell out for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show! Marina exhibitor spaces for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS), which takes place from 7th-9th June, have sold out! Delighted event organisers advised, “The Show is really bucking the trend in terms of regional boat shows and we ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 09, 2019

Investors urged to book places at Dorset Business Angels April Pitch event in Bournemouth

Investors urged to book places at Dorset Business Angels April Pitch event in Bournemouth Dorset Business Angels (DBA) have announced the date for their next investors’ pitch event which will take place on Monday 29th April at the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton and is urging potential investors to book a place at ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 09, 2019

Poole High School partners with the Poole Harbour Boat Show

Poole High School partners with the Poole Harbour Boat Show Poole High School has joined forces with the Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS) with the school community planning to get involved and make a positive contribution to the popular boat show. The fifth annual Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 04, 2019

Head to Bournemouth Pier this Easter for fun and adventure and make use of the newly launched ‘Ultimate Adventure Ticket!

The team at Bournemouth Pier are urging locals and visitors to head down to Bournemouth Pier this Easter holiday for a thrilling, fun-filled, family adventure. Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter advised, “Go climbing in RockReef or challenge yourself with a ride on PierZip, the world’s first pier to shore zip wire. ...

By Kate Shaw
Apr 02, 2019

Sunseeker announced as returning headline sponsor for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show

Sunseeker announced as returning headline sponsor for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show Sunseeker has been announced as the returning headline sponsor for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show, continuing its support for the popular and growing event for the fifth consecutive year. The Poole Harbour Boat Show takes place ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 26, 2019

Dawsons B & O in Westbourne recognised by Bang & Olufsen worldwide – an innovative business ever evolving with the times

Dawsons B & O in Westbourne recognised by Bang & Olufsen worldwide – an innovative business ever evolving with the times Dawsons / BANG & OLUFSEN on Poole Road in Westbourne has received the accolade of a ‘Bang & Olufsen Top 50 Store in the World’. Receiving the award Dawson’s MD ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 21, 2019

Set Sail for the 5th Poole Harbour Boat Show! 7th – 9th June

Set Sail for the 5th Poole Harbour Boat Show! 7th – 9th June The fifth annual Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker, will return to our shores this June, from its award-winning home, the Poole Quay Boat Haven. With over 32,000 people in attendance in 2018 the Show, ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 18, 2019

Expanding Coleman Marine Insurance team

Expanding Coleman Marine Insurance team Coleman Marine Insurance have welcomed on board two new members to their expanding team. Coleman Marine Insurance are the specialist Marine division of award- winning insurance brokers, Stackhouse Poland. Regional Sales Director, Steve Risk advised, “We are delighted to welcome Lisa Price & Jessica Green ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 12, 2019

Cromer Pier to host iconic 60s vintage festival – opening with The Searchers Farewell Tour!

Cromer Pier to host iconic 60s vintage festival – opening with The Searchers Farewell Tour! Cromer Pier in Norfolk, home to the world’s only full season ‘end of pier’ variety show, is to host an iconic 60s festival, inspired by all things vintage, from 28th – 30th March. The festival ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 12, 2019

Rockley Watersports become partners of the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show in a bid to get visitors ‘on the water’, 7th – 9th June

Rockley Watersports become partners of the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show in a bid to get visitors ‘on the water’, 7th – 9th June Rockley Watersports, which has bases in Poole Harbour, the Midlands and France, has been announced as a brand- new partner of the Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS) and ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 11, 2019

Ellis Jones Solicitors come on board as new Dorset Business Angels sponsors and partners

Ellis Jones Solicitors come on board as new Dorset Business Angels sponsors and partners Dorset Business Angels (DBA), which is part of the UK Business Angels Network (UKBAA), have announced Bournemouth based Ellis Jones Solicitors as a new sponsorship partner. DBA Don McQueen advised, “DBA’s reputation continues to go from ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 05, 2019

Stackhouse Poland publish a report on the Cyber Security landscape for SMEs in the UK today

Stackhouse Poland publish a report on the Cyber Security landscape for SMEs in the UK today Stackhouse Poland has published a report on the Cyber Security landscape for SMEs in the UK today, following a nationwide survey of over 1,000 participants. With major data breaches, Cyber-attacks and changes in data ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 04, 2019

Mums can zip for free on Mother’s Day!

Mums can zip for free on Mother’s Day! Bournemouth Pier is home to RockReef’s PierZip and is once again offering the popular free zip wire rides to mums on Mother’s Day. The attraction, which opened back in 2014, has proven to be a ‘must-visit’ destination and activity for locals and ...

By Kate Shaw
Mar 04, 2019

Poole Harbour Commissioners support Vendee Globe racer Pip Hare

Poole Harbour Commissioners support Vendee Globe racer Pip Hare Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) is supporting Vendee Globe competitor, Pip Hare. The successful sailor and marine journalist, who hails from Poole, will be lining up in November 2020, along with 30 international skippers to single-handedly race her 60ft boat around the ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 26, 2019

Nominate a young person for an amazing free 5- night sea voyage with the Ocean Youth Trust South!

Nominate a young person for an amazing free 5- night sea voyage with the Ocean Youth Trust South! Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) run the Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS) and have chosen Ocean Youth Trust South (OYT South) as their charity partner of the year for the 2019 Poole Harbour ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 21, 2019

SEASONAL JOBS RECRUITMENT DAYS ON BOURNEMOUTH PIER!

SEASONAL JOBS RECRUITMENT DAYS ON BOURNEMOUTH PIER! Key West Bar & Grill on Bournemouth Pier is hosting two seasonal jobs recruitment days on Friday 1st March 4pm – 7pm and Saturday 2nd March 10am – 1pm. Bournemouth Pier Marketing Manager Sarah Hunter advised, “We’ve got lots of varied opportunities with ...

By Kate Shaw
Feb 20, 2019

Dorset businesses successfully grabbing the attention of the Angels for investment

Dorset businesses successfully grabbing the attention of the Angels for investment Innovative business solutions, from across a diverse mix of industry sectors, were pitched to the Dorset Business Angels (DBA) in a bid to grab the attention of the astute Angel investors. Enthusiasm and inspiration were demonstrated in abundance at ...

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