Dorset Business Focus | November 2020

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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 22, NOVEMBER 2020

PREPARING FOR THE NEW NORMAL IF YOU WANT TO CONTINUE TRADING WITH THE EU, YOU NEED TO ACT NOW

MENTAL HEALTH: KEEPING THE CONVERSATION GOING

DORSET GATEWAY INCREASES SUPPORT FOR REGION’S EXPORTERS

SIMPLY NETWORKING ONLINE SUCCESS STORY

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Welcome to the November edition of Dorset Business Focus and I hope this finds you safe and well.

It’s been a worrying few weeks as we see a significant increase in Covid-19 infection rates across the UK, including here in Dorset.

Businesses in many sectors still face huge challenges and for many it’s a fight for survival.

There is also an increasing concern that with infections in the BCP area rising, businesses in many sectors will face further restrictions as we are seeing in other parts of the country.

People often ask me how businesses are doing and there is no single answer. Businesses owners in some sectors tell me their order books are strong and business is good. However, for many businesses in sectors such as hospitality, events and leisure and manufacturing, the situation is grave. Through our accreditation with the British Chambers of Commerce we continue to lobby Government and last week I was one of many Chamber Chief Executives that put their name to a letter to the Prime Minister asking for increased business support for those most affected, better use of data and improvements in the way Track and Trace is used. We recognise the tightrope the Government is walking and it’s not a case of health versus wealth; the steps the Government take need to be informed and they need to recognise the huge amount of work businesses across the UK have undertaken to protect their employees and customers from Covid.

It goes without saying we need to continue to push the need for individual responsibility. We still see crowds gathering at night in our cities, we all often see many people disregarding the requirements to wear a mask and some continue to completely ignore social distancing.

It’s absolutely essential we all do our bit to bring an end to this and we urge the Government not to penalise businesses in the fight against Coronavirus.

Finally, I want to remind businesses of the need to now urgently prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period which is now looming. If you are a UK business that exports or imports within the EU, you will need to have Customs Declarations in place to keep goods moving.

These are complex by the own admission of Government. Our International Trade team are qualified to help in this area and you’ll see more information on this support including events and courses in the International trade section of the Dorset Chamber website.

Keep well and very best wishes Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber

Contents 06 Chamber membership takes shape 08 The work of The Dorset Police Rural Crime Team 11 President’s Column 13 Hendy Group renews partnership with AFC Bournemouth 14 Online work experience for students 17 Over 500 learners enrolled onto The College’s free online courses during lockdown

19 Steele Raymond achieves ‘Top Tier’ status in significantly expanded region for the 16th consecutive year 20 Member to member offers 22 Business as usual for bus travel in Dorset following government threetier announcement

30 New members 32 Dorset Chamber Simply Networking: A Success Story 36 The new MOKE will be sold by Hendy Group 40 Dorset Gateway increases support for region’s exporters 43 World Mental Health Day

25 New Faces, New Places

51 Driven - by Steve Bulley

26 Affiliated Town Chambers

54 Events and training

29 Membership Rates

56 - 62 Dorset Business Directory

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How to continue trading with the EU

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If you want to continue trading with the EU, you must do this…

If you want to continue trading with the EU, then you must complete export and import declarations from the 1 January 2021. However, imports from the EU will have a phased approach during the first six months of 2021 allowing UK importers to bring in most goods and complete declarations while deferring payment of import duties/VAT. CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS

As the UK has been part of the EU Single Market, there has been 'free' movement of goods between the EU28 members, and those movements were therefore labelled as 'Dispatches' and ‘Arrivals'.

However, when we formally leave the single market, UK exports to the EU and imports from the EU to the UK will be considered as third country status and will be subject to customs controls.

Regardless of whether we agree a deal with the EU or not, there are certain things we know will change on 1 January 2021, from standing in a different queue at the airport to the reintroduction of customs declarations. These were abolished in 1973 upon joining the European Economic Community (EEC) so it’s a significant change for businesses that import and export.

While preparations for Brexit may have taken a back seat to coronavirus over the past few months, with the end of the transition period fast approaching now is the time to start preparing for this new normal. Businesses would benefit from visiting gov.uk/transition where you can answer a few questions to get tailored advice on what you should be considering and how to go about preparing. From here you can also sign up for email alerts to be notified when something that impacts you changes. Individuals can also use this tool.

BUSINESSES THAT IMPORT AND EXPORT CAN START TO PREPARE BY: •

Obtaining an EORI number which takes only 5 – 10 minutes

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Considering using a customs intermediary to make customs declarations (we can help with this at Dorset Chamber)

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Checking if goods need import/export licences and if so, applying for these

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Ensuring understanding of VAT responsibilities and what may need to be paid

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Deciding whether to make deferred declarations if importing goods

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You can complete customs declarations yourself via the National Export System or through specialised software connecting your business to CHIEF (Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight), alternatively you can also appoint a third party to do it on your behalf for example a freight forwarder or local Chamber of Commerce. Dorset Chamber is a certified Customs Agent and offers this service as part of its portfolio.

As we leave the EU Single Market, the number of customs declarations is expected to significantly rise from about 50 million to 250300 million.

Hauliers will be subject to new checks and controls from the start of next year for moving goods from the UK to the EU. As a result of these new customs requirements, the Government has predicted a ‘worst case scenario’ of 7,000 lorries caught in traffic jams in Kent trying to carry goods over the English Channel.

While the Government is making investments in terms of infrastructure and skill set across the country, if companies are not taking the proper steps to prepare we’ll see further disruptions to those already expected as a result of the introductions of new processes and IT systems, and even wider economic impact.

Part of the Government’s preparations for the end of the transition period includes a £200 million fund for ports to build new border infrastructure facilities so they’re ready to handle new customs requirements under the new Border Operating Model. Funding can be used for a range of vital port infrastructure such as warehouses, control posts or traffic management systems. @DorsetChamber

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GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE

The UK Government is also currently providing funding to businesses and intermediaries to develop the country's capacity to deal with such increases. Funding is available for: •

Recruitment costs for staff who’ll be directly involved in completing customs declarations for your business

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IT equipment

• Training For those already actively exporting and importing, now is definitely the time to check your international functions are fit for purpose; bring your team together to discuss the changes and involve everyone. Make sure your international trade function within your organisation is empowered, connected and diligent in their responsibilities.

For companies who are thinking about exporting or expanding overseas this could give you an average increase of 40% and our International Trade Team can help you identify the markets open to you.

HOW CAN THE DORSET CHAMBER INTERNATIONAL TRADE TEAM HELP YOU ON YOUR NEW JOURNEY? We offer: • • • •

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Chamber Customs: a customs declaration delivery service for UK importers and exporters of all sizes Direct links to the HMRC customs handling system and all inventory linked ports for air, road and sea A high level of compliance and assurance for customers Dorset Chamber is an issuing body, appointed by HM Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and is authorised to certify export documentation, including EC Certificate of Origin, Arab-British Certificate of Origin, EUR1/ATR Customs Movement Certificates and ATA Carnets A team of International Advisers to support and advise you Numerous courses over a year long program Bespoke training developed for your business needs Our ability to access other chambers worldwide Introductions to the right contacts at the Department of International Trade Support with the grant funding applications A new exporter/expanding service A Brexit Specialist Publications and trade forums #GetBusinessDone Notary service

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We’re urging businesses not to leave this too late and while there are still some unknowns, these significant changes can, and should, be prepared for now.

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Chamber membership takes shape #GetBusinessDone

Dorset Chamber has revamped its membership offering as it continues to innovate during the coronavirus pandemic.

It has launched an entry level, digital membership for businesses and introduced new benefits for all members.

They include £1,000,000 legal expenses insurance for a wide range of areas and access to a 24/7 tax, legal and HR helpline.

The Chamber, Dorset’s leading business support organisation, has also refreshed its website to make it more user-friendly and better able to support businesses.

Chief executive Ian Girling said: “We are always looking forward and seeking to innovate at the Chamber.

“A restructuring of our membership model has been in the pipeline for some time but we decided to accelerate its introduction to meet the growing needs of business amid the changing Covid landscape.

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businesses while offering them access to significant benefits, including our very popular Zoom networking sessions.

“All members will have access to our new helplines and legal expenses insurance, giving them invaluable support and peace of mind in the testing times ahead.”

Ian added: “We have an incredibly strong and supportive business community in Dorset.

“By coming together we can help each other survive and thrive, while supporting the local economy and giving Dorset a powerful voice beyond the county’s borders.”

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investigations.

It forms part of the Chamber’s pledge to ‘protect, promote and connect’ businesses.

Membership of the Chamber – Dorset’s voice of business – also opens the door to business opportunities, exclusive networking events, information and expertise as well as business support, mentoring and advice.

It provides promotional opportunities, member-to-member offers, exposure in print and on social media, international trade support and free use of the Chamber boardroom when Covid allows.

Annual membership starts at £120 plus VAT. Dorset Chamber is the only chamber in Dorset accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and has an affiliated network of town chambers. @DorsetChamber

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The work of The Dorset Police Rural Crime Team With many businesses based in the more rural parts of Dorset, Chief Inspector Jim Beashel highlights the work of The Dorset Police Rural Crime Team.

Established in 2016 the role of the team is to co-ordinate the police response to any crime or incident in a rural area that impacts on any farming, agriculture, wildlife, environment and heritage assets. Nearly half of Dorset's population live in rural areas and we are fortunate to have an abundance of diverse wildlife in the county which can be the subject of poaching and other wildlife crime.

The Rural Crime Team consists of an Inspector and Sergeant (also responsible for local policing in West Dorset), two dedicated police officers, a police community support officer and a part time rural crime researcher. The team also includes nominated officers who are points of contact for each of Dorset's five rural sections: Bridport, Dorchester and Sherborne, Purbeck, East Dorset and North Dorset and they work closely with the rural community and partners across Dorset to ensure they are engaged with and protected. As

well as providing specialist advice and training to front line Police officers in relation to Rural, Wildlife & Heritage Crime the team’s aim is to make Rural Dorset a safer and less attractive place for rural offenders. They do this by running regular proactive operations to target those responsible for committing such crimes and bringing them to justice and through the use of criminal behaviour orders and other restrictive legislation.

The Rural Crime Team would like to offer a socially distanced visit to your farm, small holding or rural business premises and offer advice on crime prevention. The team can also provide prevention signage and livestock worrying signs. Our Rural Crime Team PCSO has a farming background and understands that crime prevention cannot be like Fort Knox as it has to be practical solutions allowing vital work on the premises to continue. If you would like to arrange a Rural Crime Prevention Security Review please

One thing we urge rural residents and businesses to do is to report suspicious vehicles and persons to Police as this is often the precursor to a theft or crime happening.

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send the team an email at ruralcrimeteam@ dorset.pnn.police.uk or please call 101 and ask to speak to PCSO 6386 Tom Balchin.

A simple step to find out about security advice is by visiting our website: https://www. dorset.police.uk/ruralcrime, we also use our Dorset Alert system to send security advice and information, which will help you to keep your property safe. As a member you will receive information on rural related incidents from across the county of Dorset, so that you can be aware of any suspicious activity that may occur. If you would like to join this system please visit www. dorsetalert.co.uk One thing we urge rural residents and businesses to do is to report suspicious vehicles and persons to Police as this is often the precursor to a theft or crime happening. Rural crime offenders will often scout out possible targets and be less conscious of protecting their identity and vehicle details when doing so. Reporting is a must because unless a crime or suspicious incident is reported and recorded we have no record of it happening and are unable to use what could be vital information in investigations or our patrol-plans.

For a crime in progress such as a theft or any other emergency that requires Police then please dial 999.

For all non-urgent reporting please, if possible, use our online report process at www.dorset. police.uk/do-it-online/, you can report crime or an incident such as a suspicious vehicle by emailing 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or phone us on 101. @DorsetChamber

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Actisense hailed Best Marine Tech Company at South Coast Tech Awards 2020

Poole-based marine electronics specialists, Actisense, were named Best Marine Tech Company at a virtual awards ceremony for the annual South Coast Tech Awards on Wednesday 7th October 2020.

Hosted by BBC Click’s Spencer Kelly from a studio in Southampton, these awards celebrate innovators and leaders in technology across multiple sectors. Typically a glitzy awards bash hosted on the South Coast, the ceremony was held online instead due to constrictions caused by the pandemic.

The Marine sector is of significant importance to the UK economy, and the Marine Tech Company Award was kindly sponsored by Blake Morgan LLP. Dan Geddes, Partner at the law firm, presented Actisense with the award, citing their impressive technology and innovation, and their adaptability in bringing that technology to other vertical markets.

Actisense CEO, Phil Whitehurst, was in the online audience: “Thank you to the judges and organisers!

This is a wonderful accolade for our hardworking team. We’ve been active in the marine technology sector for 23 years now, and we are amazed by the constant innovation by the sector as a whole. We are spurred on to create evermore creative solutions for our sector’s biggest electronics challenges. Completed humbled and grateful for this award.”

The awards are organised annually by The Business Magazine. With hundreds in the audience, Actisense Marketing Manager, Justin Cohen, commented on the virtual event’s proceedings: “The whole event was very cleverly put together. From virtual “sponsor’s table” Zoom rooms, to interactive chat functionality with other finalists and sponsors, the collective audience felt engaged and the event had no less excitement than a live awards ceremony.

Congratulations to the organisers and, of course, to our great host in Spencer Kelly!” www.actisense.com For more about the Awards, visit www.southcoasttechawards.co.uk

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The President’s Column

by Liz Willingham

It is with a bit of a heavy heart that I write this; after a busy but immensely enjoyable two years the countdown is on towards the end of my chamber presidency. Next month will see our annual AGM (our first ever in 71 years to be held online which is simply odd) and in traditional form, the event will wrap up my tenure and welcome in my successor.

I feel really privileged to have had a second year to grow into the role, as the first year goes in a flash. You’re just getting your teeth into it and it’s over; I know my predecessors found that frustrating, so I was lucky to have the chance to have more time. I have seen some big moments, major highs like the 70th anniversary and some lows too….Brexit I thought was going to be our biggest challenge…..then COVID-19 hit. Oh boy, we didn’t see that coming!

I have tried to maintain a consistent, solid support (and positive challenge too) for Ian and the Chamber team. Despite a difficult year so far, I firmly believe Dorset has one of the strongest and most proactive chambers in the network and my past year of sitting on the British Chamber of Commerce board, and as Chair of its Accreditation Committee, I can validate that from a position of knowledge. We are by no way a big chamber – areas like Manchester dwarf us of course – but for the trackable good we do for our members, the positive team spirit we generate and the hands on support and services we provide, Dorset Chamber definitely punches above its weight. We have been more profitable in the past few years than certainly in my memory, thanks to the steady hand of our trusted and dynamic CEO and the robust finance team, previously Carmel and now Theresa with support of Treasurer, James Robinson and Steve Mills before him.

It has been fantastic to work with a dedicated team, who genuinely put our members front and centre. They are so focused on doing the right thing, always considering what else can be done for them and making sure opportunities are fresh and relevant.

This year has been a test for everyone, and no less for Dorset Chamber which, as a membership organisation, relies on the good fortunes of businesses around them to succeed.

I believe they have been as proactive as they could have been, responding quickly to provide insight and advice surrounding the government support schemes and the wider implications of how COVID-19 may affect us. Their focus was businesses – not just member’s businesses – as the team’s drive to protect our local economy goes way beyond their immediate responsibility.

They would honestly fight to the last for us all with grit and determination.

It is exciting to see business partners’ commitment return for another year despite difficult trading conditions and our key stakeholders, the local authorities and the Dorset LEP, entrusting us to deliver critical support programmes such as the Gateway project and the Kickstart Scheme on their behalf.

It is all testament to the profile and authoritative position Dorset Chamber has gained throughout this crisis. In good times and bad, we can safely say we have your back and give the voice of business serious volume.

Now with the new levels of membership, including a new entry level digital tier, even the smallest business in Dorset can justify getting on board whilst the big boys, like Sunseeker and JP Morgan, remain happily in the field alongside them.

Those who have listened to my speeches or have read my articles will know wellbeing in the workplace is a consistently hot topic for me. I am proud to say that we have started strategic conversations about a Chamber programme which I will see over the line before I hand over and stay involved with as I continue my time as board member. It aims to support on two levels; the workforce, and business leaders themselves.

As we deal with one of the most difficult winters we are going to face in our memory, the time is right, and the need is critical. I can’t wait to tell you all about it fully in the next issue. We would welcome anyone who is interested to get involved; with trusted organisations such as Ouch Training, Dorset MIND and LiveWell Dorset working with us, I believe it is going to plug a much needed gap of support for the mental health of those running and working in our businesses. Watch this space!

I look forward to seeing you on a Zoom event soon….and as always do reach out to me either on LinkedIn or email liz.willingham@lizleanpr.co.uk.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / PREMIER PARTNER NEWS

Hendy Group renews partnership with AFC Bournemouth AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce that Hendy Group will continue to work with the club for the next two seasons.

Hendy Group will be the official motor partner of AFC Bournemouth and, as part of the deal, will provide the club’s media team with transport to all away league and cup games for the 2020/21 season.

Hendy Group represents 23 manufacturers at dealerships located across the south coast, including a number in and around Bournemouth.

Offering new and used car and van sales as well as servicing, MOT testing, parts, fleet management and more, Hendy Group has been providing a premium experience to customers for more than 160 years.

Alongside providing transport, Hendy Group will sponsor digital content such as Moment of the Match and Hendy Cam, which will involve a drive-a-long with an AFC Bournemouth player using the company’s vehicles. more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

There will also be a number of social media campaigns and competitions run throughout the season in partnership with Hendy, and supporters will be able to get involved on every occasion.

On top of all that, season ticket holders will have access to an exclusive offer from Hendy Group, with full details to be announced soon.

AFC Bournemouth’s commercial director, Rob Mitchell said, “We’re delighted to continue our

partnership with Hendy Group, who we’ve worked closely with for some time now.

“We’re really grateful for its continued support during such challenging times and look forward to growing our relationship with its business.”

Mark Busby, commercial director of Hendy Group said he was pleased to confirm the partnership will continue for the next two years.

“We are delighted to renew our position as the club’s official motor partner for the next two seasons,” he said.

“AFC Bournemouth’s values are very much in line with our own and we are thrilled to be able to partner such a community-focused club.

“Providing transport means that their media team will be able to continue delivering quality coverage throughout the season in style, and we look forward to sharing great content and competitions with Cherries fans over the coming months. Hendy Group is proud to support the success of this fantastic football club.”

AFC Business will look to invite delegates of its business club for a networking breakfast event at a Hendy Group showroom as and when it is safe to do so. www.afcb.co.uk | www.hendy.co.uk

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Dorset Careers Hub online virtual placement offers Schools’ traditional careers fairs, sector specific careers events, visits from speakers, workshops, employability skills coaching andcoaching and crucially, work experience, cannot go ahead right now for obvious reasons. But the need to support Dorset’s young people doesn’t stop because of a pandemic!

That’s why the Dorset Careers Hub - whose remit includes ensuring schools meet the Careers Strategy Gatsby Benchmarks (an Ofsted requirement) - is looking at alternative ways to ensure young people in Dorset still have the opportunity for work experience. Arming them with the same level of careers knowledge as their predecessors will help them make informed choices about their future careers and is more important than ever, so it’s all going ‘virtual’!

This is where you come in; the help and support of Dorset’s businesses is key to making this work. The benefits of Zoom, Teams etc. is already well established and applying it to Careers support is a no brainer. If anything, virtual platforms overcome some of the barriers to offering work experience, especially from an employer’s time and resource point of view:

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a virtual work experience opportunity is more manageable and has a greater geographic reach (over 10,000 young people from all across Dorset, including rural areas - although not all at once!).

Offering a virtual placement offers young people the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the world of work without having to leave their homes or school environment. It also gives a range of benefits to employers, from generating interest in your organisation to build a talent pipeline, to strengthening training and development skills for current staff as they support the students.

Research* proves that work experience is one of THE most important activities for a young person. It provides a crucial link between school learning and its application in employment.

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of opportunities, helps young people start to crystallise career aspirations, and can help them to start building their own network.

Young people gain transferable skills, improve confidence and have a better sense of selfawareness – all those things you would want to see at an interview. They feel better prepared for the future and their inevitable transition to the workplace.

Join the Dorset Careers Hub online on Wednesday 4th November, 12.30-1.30pm to find out more by booking via Eventbrite at bit.ly/DorsetVWEX or contact Laura Bush, Enterprise Coordinator, BCP Councilat laura. bush@bcpcouncil.gov.uk *See the Careers & Enterprise paper on Work Experience, Job Shadowing and Workplace Visit: tinyurl.com/researchworkexperience

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS PARTNER NEWS

Over 500 learners enrolled onto The College’s free online courses during lockdown

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Bournemouth & Poole College has received a record number of adults enrolling onto its free adult online courses during the lockdown.

More than 500 learners registered to develop a new skill and gain a qualification between March and June 2020, on one or more of The College’s 24 free online courses. This is a 44% rise in learners compared to the same period last year.

Over 350 learners have already completed their courses with a 98% success rate and gained the relevant qualifications to support

their personal and career development. Popular course subjects related to creating business start-ups, health and social care, digital skills, and hobby-style courses such as wine services.

Sharon Mackett, Director of Learning – Business, Digital, Leadership and ESOL at Bournemouth & Poole College, explained: “It is no surprise that we saw a peak in people choosing to enrol onto courses that focus on business management, administration, and business start-ups during lockdown. With so many people still feeling uncertain about the

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future of their employment, this data provides us with reassurance that the range of subject areas we offer meets the current demand."

“I am proud that The College was able to support so many adult learners at a time when learning and self-development was imperative to boosting people’s mental health and wellbeing.

We’re anticipating a further rise in enrolment as the government furlough scheme comes to an end next month. We currently have spaces for people to benefit from a variety of online-based courses and are able to welcome applications from all over the south.”

The College boasts a very high 98% learner pass rate for its nationally recognised adult courses and by being fully online, enrolment and studying can take place at any time. College assessors are on hand throughout the learning process to provide personal guidance and learner support.

Please visit thecollege.co.uk/online-courses to find out more information and to register your interest for an online course.

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Global Defence manufacturer AGI completes Visual Landing Aids upgrade on Australian Navy Ship HMAS Choules Poole based Defence manufacturer Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd (AGI), in partnership with its technical support agent Owen International Pty Ltd, are pleased to announce the successful commissioning of the new Visual Landing Aid System onboard HMAS Choules, the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Bay Class Landing Ship Dock (LSD).

A collaborative effort between the Royal Australian Navy Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Atlantic & Peninsula Australia (A&P), AGI and Owen International saw the delivery of an integrated digital system of advanced visual cues, with the capacity of being seamlessly upgraded to support UAV systems in the future.

Owen International, who support and sustain

AGI’s systems in Australia and New Zealand, commissioned the new Visual Landing Aid System and attended the First of Class Flight Trials which were conducted off the east coast of Australia by the RAN’s Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Trials Unit (AMAFTU).

AGI Managing Director, David Hyde commented: “this is a very significant achievement, a milestone in the continued growth of our sustainment capability with Owen International in the Asia Pacific region.

The successful commissioning of the system

by Owen has set a new benchmark in the development of AGI`s Australian Industrial capability”.

Reducing pilot workload and increasing operational capability, AGI’s Visual Landing Aids

are the choice of the worlds most advanced navies. The core product offering which includes an Advanced Glide Slope Indicator (ASGSI), latest generation Stabilised Horizon Reference System (SHRS) and DeckfinderTM Ready Combination Deck Lights provides greater awareness of vessel position and motion with advanced visual cues.

As the global capability for supporting the operation of Unmanned Arial Vehicles (UAVs) progresses, the system can be seamlessly upgraded to incorporate automated UAV landing features. www.agiltd.co.uk

Steele Raymond achieves ‘Top Tier’ status in significantly expanded region for the 16th consecutive year Dorset solicitors, Steele Raymond LLP, have reached a significant milestone, having been recognised as one of Dorset and the South West’s leading law firms by highly respected independent industry bible, The Legal 500 for the 16th consecutive year.

The expanding firm has, once again, been awarded the highest possible ‘Top Tier’ ranking by the independent directory in its key legal areas of Company and Commercial, Commercial Property and Dispute Resolution.

In a change, this year saw the Legal 500 significantly expand the geographical area in which Steele Raymond was ranked by not only covering Dorset but also including all law firms in Devon and Cornwall.

The guide also provided outstanding comments and recommended lawyers in six other legal disciplines including Employment, Family, Private Client, Education, Property Litigation and Contentious Trusts and Probate.

Additionally, the firm’s Family team have maintained their annual ranking in the second tier across the South West region.

The latest ‘Top Tier’ ranking comes following another impressive 12 months for the firm, with growth and the arrival of a

number of key legal appointments in residential development, employment, family, commercial property and dispute resolution.

Despite the turbulence caused by Covid-19 the firm has continued to strengthen in key areas with strategic recruitment.

In total six lawyers at Steele Raymond are listed in the elite “Leading Individual” list, the Legal 500’s guide to outstanding lawyers nationwide, three of which were in the firms Property Group. ‘Leading Individuals’ include Chairman Tim Stone and Partner Paula Eckton for their work in Corporate & Commercial, Managing Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, Peter Rolph, and three partners in the firm’s leading Property Group, Head of Commercial Property Chris Twaits, Property Partner Jennifer Rogerson and Head of Residential Development, Emma Stainwright.

Other welcome news includes the recognition of two further ‘Rising Star’ lawyers with the news that Senior Associates Lindsay Halliwell (Family) and Johanna Hammersley (Pension Property Investment) have both been recognised for their significant contributions and praised by peers and clients.

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Commenting on the latest rankings, Chairman of Steele Raymond, Tim Stone said: “I’m absolutely delighted that once again Steele Raymond has received the highest possible Top Tier rankings in the Legal 500 across its core commercial practice areas and to do this for 16 consecutive years is something very special. It is testament to the hard work, resilience and complete dedication of all our team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our valued clients.

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expanded significantly to cover not only Dorset, but also the counties of Devon and Cornwall bringing us up against some major national law firms.

“The Legal 500 is one of the leading independent guides to the UK legal profession. It’s a very good test for us, particularly as we are ranked alongside a number of large national firms. This latest set of rankings is a significant highlight because the rankings for the firm are based on the quality of our work, a rigorous interview process and of course, most importantly, feedback from our valued clients. Ultimately the results are for our clients – without them we don’t even get past first base!

“As a firm we continue to evolve and grow in a very turbulent economic environment. But we pride ourselves on our ability to serve – providing outstanding client support day in and day out.” www.steeleraymond.co.uk

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Poole Charity Thanks Staff for Hard Work During Pandemic Local Poole based charity Prama are thanking their staff for hard work during the Coronavirus pandemic, which continues to put a strain on the care industry. Over the past six months, Prama’s care support workers have continued to care for those classed as most vulnerable, providing the same level of care and support as they did before the pandemic, with a smile on their faces, never faltering in their ability to provide compassion for those in their care.

Prama have managed to continue offering their care services throughout, whilst their PramaLife team have adapted to offer support and activities online and over the phone, since temporarily closing their community groups during lockdown earlier in the year.

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it, alongside 540 hours of online groups and activities. The PramaLife Friendship line has been a huge success, with 72 friends made through the initiative to date.

130 people have been supported through the crisis, with shopping and prescription collections amongst the services offered for those in need and 34,560 hours of personal care have been provided through PramaCare, supporting older people in their own homes during the pandemic.

Prama have gratefully received donations and have benefited from individual fundraisers, allowing the charity the funds to continue offering support throughout this turbulent time. The charity has also benefited from a 17% rise in volunteers over the past six months. With the charity’s shops, located across the Poole, Bournemouth and East Dorset

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area beginning to open up again, it is brilliant to see old and new customers returning and showing their support.

Speaking of the charity’s work during the pandemic, Prama’s Chief Executive Officer, Steve Robinson, said: “It is undeniable that the current pandemic has had a direct impact, however we are proud to have had a zero infection rate and are so grateful to our staff who have continued to work hard to provide their usual high standard of care and support throughout these

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Our care support workers, especially, have been working on the front line, tirelessly ensuring that those in their care are well looked after. We are proud of our team, for continuing to provide support to older people and carers in the community, despite everything”.

To find out more on PramaCare and PramaLife, visit their websites: www.pramacare. org.uk | www.pramalife.org and follow them on Facebook: www. facebook.com/pramacharity

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Business as usual for bus travel in Dorset following government three-tier announcement Following the government’s announcement on a new three-tier system to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Morebus has moved to reassure passengers that it is ‘business as usual’ in Bournemouth and Poole.

The local operator has worked hard to reintroduce its full service timetable over recent months, with a host of safety measures in place.

“Many local people have emerged from hibernation, after what has been an incredibly challenging year,” said Morebus managing director, Andrew Wickham. “And we are delighted to learn that this will still be the case, with our area designated as the lowest tier (tier one). And, we have special measures in place to ensure travelling on public transport is one of the safest places to be.”

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“I am not surprised by this because our team has worked tirelessly to ensure the buses across our fleet are clean and hygienic,” added Andrew.

“We have stringent regimes in place including extra focus on touch touch-points with anti-viral wipes. Our passengers must wear face coverings, unless exempt, and we have also given our operation the ‘belt and braces’ treatment, by also adding hand sanitisers.

“It’s about ensuring people know they can travel on our buses with confidence and, with demand for our services rising, we are pleased with the response we are seeing here.

“We will of course continue to monitor the situation and, if the government guidelines for our area does change, we will act accordingly.”

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“Active travel means making journeys more physically active, like walking to the shops, walking the kids to school, walking to the bus stop or cycling to work,” said Andrew.

“The research found one particular group, ‘the unaware walkers’ engage in active travel without even realising. Walking at their own pace, in their work attire to-and-from their bus stops. They are unaware of the health benefits their walk offers.

A few tweaks, like changing into trainers for the walk, could unlock greater physical and mental wellbeing.

“On top of all that, having fewer cars on the road has the potential to be a major force in combating the declining air quality and climate change - two of the biggest challenges of our time.”

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New Faces, New Places Celebrating new roles being filled within the Members of the Dorset Chamber

Savills South Coast Development Team appoints two graduates and an apprentice

Beatrice Leonard graduated from the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, where she studied Real Estate BSc (Hons). Beatrice will be working towards her Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) exams and qualifications with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Jack Sadler graduated from Oxford Brookes University, where he studied Real Estate BSc (Hons). He has previously worked part-time in a residential estate agency and had a three-month internship with a London based estate agent last summer. Jack will be based at the firm’s Southampton office and will be working towards his APC on the valuation pathway to become a chartered surveyor.

Ed Lamdin joins Creative Retail Solutions

Ed joined amidst Covid-19, coming from a recent position in project management to be the new sales superstar. With contracting and account management experience in the boutique hotel business, our customers seem to be benefitting from his positive attitude and broad skill set, helping CRS to persevere through these challenging times. www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk

Solent University has appointed three new Directors.

Lars Lippuner has been appointed Director of Solent’s Warsash Maritime School, Kevin Rogers has been appointed Director of Solent Law School and Caroline Walsh, Director of Solent Business School. www.solent.ac.uk

Manager promotion at Volvo Cars Poole

Volvo Cars Poole is delighted to announce the promotion of Leanne Ledger from Aftersales Manager to General Manager. In her new role Leanne will be responsible for leading the business, with sales and aftersales now falling into her remit. Leanne has represented the Volvo brand for over 10 years, and was part of the original team that launched Volvo Cars Poole under the ownership of Ocean Automotive in 2015. www.volvocarspoole.co.uk

Battens Solicitors welcomes Adam Hillier to their Private Client Team

Adam joins Battens as a Senior Associate Solicitor with 13 years of experience specialising in Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and the administration of estates.

“I am absolutely delighted to have joined Battens, such a well-respected and leading firm in the South West. I look forward to providing expert legal advice to our clients in a friendly and approachable manner and as a part of this fantastic Private Client Team.” www.battens.co.uk

New wave of young legal talent joins Steele Raymond

Trainee solicitors Aaron Clark, Taylor Anderson and Emily Bartlett all join the firm to embark on their two-year training contract which consists of four six-month seats across a variety of legal areas.

Claire Rhodes also joins the firm as a legal assistant as part of a professional work placement programme with Bournemouth University. www.steeleraymond.co.uk

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Ellis Jones Solicitors has promoted four rising stars

Victoria Riddleston is a specialist in contentious trust and probate and contentious Court of Protection work. She is a member of Ellis Jones’ Dispute Resolution, specialist charity advice service and Court of Protection teams.

Rebecca Suthers works in the Wills, Trust and Probate Department. She qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2014 and has a LLB (Hons) Law Degree from De Montfort University, Leicester. Rebecca is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executives and an Associate Member of the Society of Trust and Estate and Practitioners (STEP).

Abigail Sinden advises on a range of commercial matters and has a particular interest in e-commerce, commercial contracts, IT and intellectual property. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2105 and joined Ellis Jones after working inhouse at a leading manufacturer in oil and gas.

William Dooley advises across a range of Ellis Jones services, including banking and finance, litigation, betting, gambling and gaming, and dispute resolution. He qualified as a Solicitor in 2015. He has a LLB (Hons) Law Degree from the University of Swansea and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law. www.ellisjones.co.uk

TDSi appoints new Marketing Manager

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce Zara Taylor as Marketing Manager.

Zara, who is based at the company’s global headquarters in Poole, Dorset, is overseeing the company’s ongoing and rapidly expanding digital and marketing strategies. www.tdsi.co.uk

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Affiliated Town Chambers Dorchester Chamber for Business

www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk We play an active role helping to promote local business and enterprise, representing a wide range of businesses both large and small. Our priority is to help our members work together to boost trade. In addition, we are also working with community partners on our Retain & Retrain campaign to promote apprenticeships and similar initiatives to further enhance employability in Dorchester.

Bridport Chamber of Trade and Commerce - Bridport Business

www.bridportbusiness.org.uk A Voice and a Champion for businesses in Bridport.

Our mission is to ensure that Bridport provides the ideal environment for businesses to thrive and supply the goods and services the town and surrounding area need to remain economically vibrant.

Our vision is that the Chamber will represent and work with the business community and others to promote the town and increase prosperity for our members.

Membership provides access to networking events, email updates, free online promotion and the chance to raise the profile of your business.

Ferndown Chamber For Business

www.ferndownchamber.org.uk Ferndown Chamber For Business works tirelessly FERNDOWN CHAMBER FOR BUSINESS to make Ferndown a great place to do business. We work with the Town Council and local organisations such as the Rotary Club to put on events in the town to bring the public and businesses closer together whilst promoting the town in a positive way.

Gillingham Chamber of Commerce

www.gcci.co.uk Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been around since the 1930s and continues to have nearly 100 members. Many of our members come from outside the High Street where diversity encompasses old family firms, industrial estate Units and new modern work from home and digital businesses.

We are very much involved in local initiatives and other groups such as Town Council, Gillingham School, Gillingham in Gear, Dementia Friends, Town Team in particular. We are becoming more visual within the town and host monthly networking happy hours where we often have local speakers talking to our members.

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce

www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk The Shaftesbury Chamber has around 100 members from its two business parks and independent High Street businesses. They hold monthly networking meetings and are very active in the development of the town’s economy. Unlike many other towns, Christmas lights and activities are entirely run and paid for by Chamber members.

Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce

www.sherbornechamber.co.uk The Sherborne Chamber of Commerce exists to promote its members’ businesses and the wider business community. It has a membership in excess of 150. The Chamber is involved in just about every event that takes place in the town, supporting the Sherborne community, attracting media interest and creating a memorable experience for visitors to the town.

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade

www.swanagechamberoftrade. co.uk Swanage Information Centre won another award in the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards and now holds a Gold and Bronze Award for Visitor Information Service of the Year.

Swanage Town Council has funded and refurbished the Information Centre and four of the twelve toilet blocks in the town. It is great to see in this current climate investment in facilities that give a better visitor experience for people visiting Swanage.

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

www.wpchamber.co.uk The Chamber has been supporting firms in Weymouth and Portland for almost 90 years. We’ve helped many people to find their feet in the local business community, by providing an environment where they can connect with likeminded people. In recent years we’ve represented the concerns of businesses to the local councils, contributing to a significant cut in the cost of car parking charges.

The Poole Harbour Boat Show to take a year out Next year’s Poole Harbour Boat Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Poole Harbour Boat Show is the largest, FREE to attend boat show in the UK, attracting over 32,000 visitors each year. After cancelling the 2020 show which was due to take place in June, event organisers Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC) have confirmed that the show will not go ahead in 2021 either, but that they hope to see it return in 2022.

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Jim continued “At this uncertain time, it is prudent that as a business we focus on our key Harbour and

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This is not the end of the Poole Harbour Boat Show, it will return once again as the fantastic event the boating community has come to love.” www.phc.co.uk

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BizSpace, the UK’s largest provider of regional flexible workspace, has completed a refurbishment of its business centre in Wallisdown Road, Poole.

BizSpace’s investment in its Poole centre demonstrates its confidence in the region’s SMEs, entrepreneurs and business community despite the difficult current environment.

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BizSpace Poole relaunches after an extensive refurbishment demonstrating confidence in the sector Demonstrating that this confidence has not been misplaced, prior to re-opening, the site has already had six units reserved.

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A state-of-the-art café has also been installed, offering food, hot and cold beverages, and snacks for not only BizSpace customers but neighbouring businesses. The community will be able to access the café via an external walk-in takeaway facility.

The re-opening of BizSpace Poole supports growing interest in and demand for workspace in non-city-centre locations, with the company recording year-on-year growth in levels of interest in its spaces nationally.

John Spencer, BizSpace’s CEO, said: “BizSpace Poole is an excellent example of how we are continuing to improve our sites, offering the space businesses need to grow and succeed despite the pandemic. Both small and large companies, as well as freelancers, entrepreneurs and those simply fed up of working from home are seeing the benefit of high-quality, local workspaces that they can reach without using public transport. There is a thriving business community in Dorset, and I look forward to hearing the success stories that come out of BizSpace Poole.”

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Alight Media Pledges to Support Bournemouth Businesses with Free Advertising Alight Media, the leading challenger in UK digital and paper posters, commits to a 12-month package of support for local businesses to help SMEs and re-start the economy SMEs in Bournemouth are set to benefit from a new programme from Alight Media, aimed at helping to generate footfall and income, without the costs often associated with digital advertising.

Alight Media’s SME Generator Programme is designed to tackle the core commercial challenges: immediate cashflow and jumpstarting revenue. Those that sign up to SME Generator will receive 3 months of free advertising, along with one-to-one expert advice on reaching new and existing customers.

The SME Generator Programme combines digital advertising via 14 high tech digital screens at carefully selected, high footfall locations across Bournemouth town centre, with the resource of a dedicated account manager to discuss business needs and offer advice including customer targeting, research insights and creative guidance.

The result is a location-specific one-stopshop of account management and media, with a fortnightly reach of up to 250,000 people.

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Dorset Chamber Simply Networking: A Success Story When Amanda Reuben of Bijou Recruitment happened to mention in a Chamber Simply Networking event that she was a recent arrival to Westbourne, little did she know that this would lead to a friendship and now an online course that gives job seekers the inside track on today’s job hunting process. In the same breakout room happened to be Shirley Hensher, the Change Agent, a career and business coach who is also a recent arrival to Westbourne. Shirley said “it was great to discover a Chamber member living so close to me. I was keen to meet Amanda, compare our experiences of re-establishing our businesses in a new location and see if we could support each other. We had a socially distanced coffee on the beach, just minutes from where we live and hit it off immediately”.

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Amanda says “we have very similar values and sense of humour and it turned out that we’d both worked in Dickins and Jones way back in the 80’s.” A few coffee meetings later and they decided to put their heads together and created a course which combines Amanda’s recruitment experience with Shirley’s work helping clients find career direction.

“More and more people are finding themselves job hunting, many for the first time in years.

Amanda’s perspective is vital” says Shirley. “If job hunters don’t understand how to work with recruiters (be they specialists like Amanda, internal functions or agencies) and how small errors in approach can have a big impact, they will waste precious time. Their applications may never see the light of day leading to frustration and

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diminishing confidence”. “I can tell participants what to do but it has far more impact coming from Amanda; insight rarely offered on standard courses.”

“Our online course will take professionals through all the practical considerations of finding a job in this challenging market; from building relationships online and with recruiters, the do’s and don’ts of writing a C.V. and covering letter,

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Happy Ever After as Chris stars in Lighthouse Christmas show special CBeebies favourite Chris Jarvis is to direct and star in Happy Ever After, a very special show for Christmas at Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, this December.

He’s promising an hour-long extravaganza of music and song with loads of laughter and bags of festive fun – a Christmas treat for the whole family.

The show, which has also been written by Chris, features a host of familiar friends from the world of pantomime and a story in which we find out what happens to them after their panto story ends. Will Cinders get to her next ball? Will Humpty Dumpty pull himself together again? Can they all live happily ever after?

“This is Christmas at Lighthouse with just a smidgen of pantomime,” says Chris.

“We are acutely aware that people have had a rotten year and that coming back to a theatre to shout and scream and boo and hiss and have things thrown around might not be what they need at this time. But we want people to come and be relaxed and comfortable enough to enjoy themselves so although there’s no baddy and we’re not throwing things into the audience, we have lots of characters that everyone knows from panto like Cinderella, Jack, Genie, Fairy Godmother and I’ll be dressed as Buttons and tell the story of what happens to those characters after their panto story. Do they live happy ever after?”

The show features a medley of Christmas songs and a full cast of talented singers and dancers, as well as the magical special effects created by lighting designer James Smith.

“The story is told with the same texture as panto with comedy and songs, but the magic comes from the phenomenal skills of James Smith – he’s a genius who can make things happen with lights that don’t seem possible.”

Chief Executive Elspeth McBain adds: “We know how much our audiences love coming to Lighthouse all year round and especially at Christmas so we wanted to put on a special show and make it accessible to as much of the community as possible. Not only does this mean we can all come back together and have a great time at Christmas, but it gives our wonderful audiences a chance to support Lighthouse by buying a ticket for a great show that has been made entirely in Poole.”

Happy Ever After will open on Friday 18 December and run until Sunday 3 January with three shows a day most days. No shows on 21 December, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Happy Ever After went on sale to Lighthouse Friends on Wednesday 14 October and on General Sale on Friday 16 October.

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All-new Audi Q5 Sportback: aesthetic appeal of a coupé and versatility of an SUV All-new Q5 Sportback will arrive in the first half of 2021 in the UK, to join its sibling Q5 SUV. The midsized Audi Q model undergoes the Sportback treatment: the aesthetic appeal of a coupé with the accommodating versatility of an SUV. The new model will appeal to customers who appreciate the innately family-friendly utility and sophisticated technology of the standard Q5, but also admire the expressive and distinctive design of more purebred sports cars.

The range will include TDI, TFSI, plug-in hybrid TFSI e and SQ5 variants.

The Sport, S line, Vorsprung and Edition One specification options will be available at launch in the UK. The digital cabin with touch-screen MMI, MMI navigation and Audi Virtual cockpit come as standard.

The new Q5 Sportback’s rear lights have the new digital OLED technology for Vorsprung trims.

At 4.69 metres in length, the Q5 Sportback is seven millimetres longer than its sister model. Its height and width are identical, but its coefficient of drag is lower at 0.30. The long wheelbase of 2.82 metres facilitates ample room for five in the cabin, the focal point of which is the cleanly styled two-section dashboard with its freestanding 10.1-inch MMI display.

The state-of-the-art technological sophistication of the new Q5 Sportback is underscored further in Vorsprung versions by rear lights featuring innovative digital OLED technology. The units each incorporate three organic light-emitting diodes, each of which is divided into six segments that can be controlled individually and configured differently.

Customers can choose from three different rear light signatures at the point of order, all of which include a dynamic coming-and-leaving-home lighting sequence and an additional safety feature - if another vehicle approaches from the rear to within two metres of the stationary Q5 Sportback, all OLED segments illuminate as a proximity warning.

As in the recently updated Q5 SUV, incorporation of the third generation modular infotainment system or MIB 3 has rendered the rotary MMI control dial obsolete and enabled the introduction of full touch-screen functionality for the monitor, as well as a greatly enhanced natural language voice control system.

This latest system is able to access information from the cloud to inform its responses, and can be activated by either pressing a button on the steering wheel or by saying ‘Hey Audi’.

The Q5 Sportback is set to launch in the UK with two powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines – a TDI and a TFSI – each with 204PS and therefore identifiable by 40 TDI and 40 TFSI designations. The potent SQ5 Sportback with its 347PS twin-turbo V6 TDI will also form part of the first wave. Plug-in hybrid TFSIe variants with a choice of two outputs will follow on a later date.

The four-cylinder engines are combined with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, while the V6 TDI in the SQ5 Sportback works with an eight-speed tiptronic.

All versions are shored up by quattro all-wheel-drive, with some featuring an on demand system that can disengage the rear axle in everyday driving conditions for maximum efficiency, and reconnect it predictively within fractions of a second when required.

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The new MOKE will be sold by Hendy Group The new MOKE will be sold by Hendy Group which has been appointed UK dealer for the car which is back in the UK 56 years after it was first introduced.

Hendy chief executive Paul Hendy said he was delighted the south coast group had been selected to be the UK dealer for such an iconic car.

"It's great news that this amazing car will once again be available in the UK and we're thrilled to be working with MOKE International which owns the trademark for MOKE and is engineering and producing the components in the UK before final assembly in France."

The first MOKE cars will be delivered to customers in the UK later this year as part of a 56 limited edition version and Hendy says demand is already high.

"Ever since MOKE announced plans to

relaunch in the UK the interest has been understandably high and we're looking forward to helping people live the dream with the car," said Paul.

Hendy's Sports Car division in Poole will be the showroom for MOKE sales across the UK with the 56 special edition now available for viewing.

Customers can now place orders for the new MOKE special edition which shares much of its chassis design with the original Austin Minibased vehicles but with uprated suspension, a new 66bhp 1.1 litre four-cylinder engine, improved brakes and the choice of manual or automatic gearbox.

It is larger than the original car and available in a choice of 14 colours together with chrome detailing, union jack badge and a numbered plaque.

MOKE International CEO Isobel Dando said, "It is important for MOKE International to work with a UK dealer which has the infrastructure to support our launch back into the UK and which shares our enthusiasm and passion for the brand. We are looking forward to a long and successful partnership with Hendy in MOKE's home market." www.hendy.co.uk

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Top Legal 500 rankings for Lester Aldridge Lester Aldridge continues to demonstrate its leading law firm status by achieving top rankings across the firm once again in the independent legal directory the Legal 500 UK. The annual guide collects results from client interviews, peers and fellow professionals. It is highly recognised as a key resource when it comes to choosing a law firm.

In The Legal 500 UK 2021, Lester Aldridge have continued to rank in the highest positions.

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The firm holds six Top Tier rankings with sixteen teams ranked overall. The Tier 1 teams are Corporate and Commercial, Commercial Litigation, Employment, Health and Safety, Commercial Property, and Shipping. Alongside this, eight partner were named ‘Leading Individuals’ for this year’s rankings and thirty five partners and associates named overall including Next Generation Partners and Rising Stars.

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Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner of Lester Aldridge, comments: “Our consistently high scores in the Legal 500 reflects the exceptional quality and service levels of our people and I am also delighted to see so many of our Associates recognised this year demonstrating our depth of expertise.” www.lesteraldridge.com

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Cash Support for Businesses

Calling all innovative businesses:

credits scheme, which has granted relief of £26.9bn in tax relief since the scheme began and is much broader in scope than many are aware. The scheme is most popular for an annual cashback, even when a business has been in loss and non-tax paying.

A business that incurred costs for unique innovation activities, may be entitled to up to 33% of those costs as a cashback. The average SME tax credit is £53k for one year, often in the form of a cash injection straight to the bottom line, and potentially double that amount for a first time claimant. It could be a lifeline for businesses; it has helped many fund their payroll or other key costs over the years. There is no dictate as to how cash received from the scheme is used and cash benefits are often paid as quickly as one month after a claim is filed.

Some businesses have claimed small amounts via a DIY claim or a

claim compiled by their accountant, however, there is almost always additional cash benefit available, based on a technical appraisal of the innovation activities. Now may be the best time ever to check whether the business has been receiving the full entitlement. For a business that has already received benefit, it can pay to have a further review as the amount is often much less than they were entitled to, without them realising it. This invariably happens when businesses believe this claim opportunity is an accountancy workstream, whereas it is really about technology.

A remote technical appraisal is available during pandemic restrictions, to check eligibility for any registered trading company that has been established for over one year.

For more information visit www.businesscashenabler.co.uk

Improve cashflow with government support. Claim back up to 33% of costs incurred on innovation over the past two years.

With uncertainty over revenues and a looming cash flow crisis for many businesses, there may be a welcome cash injection awaiting for businesses in any sector that have been innovating in the past two years.

Many businesses are clearly concerned about the impact the pandemic will have on the future of

their business. What they may not realise, is that regardless of their current trading situation, they may be able to claim back a percentage of costs incurred over the past two accounting periods, normally the prior 2 years.

Help may be available via HMRC’s Research & Development (R&D) tax

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YMCA's BIG Sleep Easy 2020 raises over £12k Dorset Businesses gave up their beds in exchange for cardboard boxes in YMCA’s BIG Sleep Easy event.

A Poignant fundraiser, as almost 45 business people, including two Christchurch Councillors, gave up their beds in exchange for a cardboard box on Saturday 17th October as part of YMCA Bournemouth’s BIG Sleep Easy challenge. Now in its 3rd year, this year moved from its usual site, Chapelgate Sports club due to COVID-19 restrictions. There were interesting moments as the events manager, Sheena Dayman, visited INSPIRE and St James Studio, at a New Forest Camp site, then Councillors Michael and Sue who were sleeping under the Christchurch Town Hall, in cardboard boxes.

Then the news that a YMCA resident had died earlier in the evening made it very real. In these difficult times YMCA Bournemouth are amazed to have raised over £12K with money still coming in. Unfortunately, like COVID-19 homelessness is not easily going away. But together we can make a difference.

Sponsors were Domino’s pizza, Preston Redman, hand warmers by Thermopacks, Face Masks from Adwear and Team Jobs. Boxes sponsored by Lester Aldridge Solicitors and stored

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by Store and Secure.

Matthew Barrow, Managing Partner at Lester Aldridge was taking part with his team for the 3rd year, said ‘The YMCA’s projects are effective and vital in the community, more so this year than ever.

The YMCA BIG Sleep will help them to reach more people in need and highlight the great work being done’ Sheena Dayman who many will know as ‘The Joy Lady’ shared the experience in her own cardboard ‘House of JOY’ in her garden. As a reminder that the best way we can help our residents is to bring them JOY. Sheena said ’I just want to thank everyone for the great effort they have made in these difficult times. You are helping to make a difference in people’s lives.’ www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk

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Dorset Gateway increases support for region’s exporters Identifying and entering new international markets to ensure future growth is a prime opportunity for Dorset’s businesses as EU transition arrangements come to an end on 31 December, and businesses currently importing and exporting goods need to take action now to ensure they can continue to trade from 1 January.

Dorset Gateway, Dorset LEP’s growth hub delivered in partnership with Dorset Chamber, is increasing the support currently offered to Dorset’s businesses to help them prepare for these changes. In addition to the information, advice and signposting already on offer, the increased support includes access to a specialist adviser to help businesses understand, navigate and answer questions.

This also builds on the international trade support already provided by Dorset Chamber.

A fully-funded customs declaration support service is now also available to support up to 200 businesses. This service is available to those currently exporting so they can continue to do so after the transition period is over.

Additionally, Dorset Gateway aims to support at least 40 businesses looking to become first-time exporters.

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The service will also include the promotion of international trade as a route to business growth including regular content on: • Why businesses should consider exporting • How to begin the export journey • Support and help available • How to access new markets This information is already extensively promoted

by Dorset Chamber through editorials, events and social media messaging.

What’s changing for businesses?

From 1 January 2021, there will be border procedures for importing and exporting goods to and from the EU. Traders importing standard goods, covering everything from clothes to electronics, will need to prepare for new customs paperwork. The new regulations are complex and businesses will need specialist advice and support in addition to the Customs Declaration itself.

Ian Girling, Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber said: “Dorset Chamber has significant experience in export documentation, helping Dorset’s businesses export over £250 million of goods each year and as an accredited Chamber of Commerce, we are qualified to deliver a /company/dorset-chamber/

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documentation service on behalf of HMRC. This enhanced support through Dorset Gateway will help new businesses begin exporting and create new export opportunities for Dorset.”

Finn Morgan, Business Engagement and Dorset Gateway Manager added: “It has been an extremely challenging 12 months for businesses with uncertainly around the EU negotiations and the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new service, coupled with Dorset Chamber’s extensive experience of helping businesses with international trade enquiries, will provide some much needed stimulus and additional support for ambitious, growth-minded businesses in Dorset.”

To find out more about the service and how to apply for support, visit Dorset LEP’s website: www.dorsetlep.co.uk/transition-period

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World Mental Health Day 2020: keeping the conversation going It was great to see so many members supporting World Mental Health Day on October 10.

The World Health Organisation celebrates it on this day every year but hands up who really knew that until this year? For many of us this has really been the first year that it has come into sharp focus, which is a reflection of the times we live in.

The good news is that help is at hand.

This year’s theme ‘Mental Health for All’ was set by the World Federation for Mental Health.

It campaigns globally for greater investment and greater access to mental health support for everyone, everywhere (see https://tinyurl.com/ WorldFedforMentalHealth).

Closer to home, Chamber members Ouch

Training Team Ltd (Ouch TT) and charity Dorset Mind marked World Mental Health Day with proactive tools for everyone: Ouch TT has created 5 thought provoking posters for the workplace which are free to download at https://tinyurl.com/OuchTTposters.

It also provides mental health first aid training courses alongside other health and wellbeing courses, including stress awareness and management, mindset and resilience training and a Bespoke Workplace Wellbeing Audit. Course details: https://tinyurl.com/ OuchTTtraining

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Dorset Mind has created a five step Crisis Plan so people know the main steps they should take if they reach crisis point by feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope. It’s surprising the number of people who have felt the same at one point or another. It’s our view that everyone should read the Plan so they can spot the signs in themselves, family members, friends or colleagues and importantly, know exactly what action to get help and support: https://tinyurl. com/DorsetMind5StepCrisisPlan We'll also be launching a new initiative to help employers support their employees' mental health AND be aware of their own! The workplace was a stressful environment for many before the pandemic; it is critical now that we observe and listen to those who may be vulnerable. We care about our membership and want to help businesses navigate their way for future success so watch this space for updates.

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Houseparty – should I stay, or should I go now?

Delete the account, not just the app. What’s the benefit of deleting your Houseparty – or any other unsued – account, rather than just uninstalling the app? Jake Moore from ESET UK When the coronavirus pandemic began, people took to Houseparty in their millions. Many of us weren’t allowed to meet anyone in person, so videocalling became an even bigger success and Houseparty was the front runner. Between March and April 2020, Houseparty reported 50 million sign-ups. For comparison, the app was downloaded 533,000 times in February 2020.

Houseparty was in the press for all sorts of reasons, including some rather negative slants from rumours that some accounts had been hacked. However, this was never proven and is thought to be a smear campaign. Nonetheless, the app was definitely a hit with the younger generations for keeping in touch with their friends, and remained a top 10 app during the early part of lockdown.

Moving on a few months, and as we start to ease back into our normal routines as safely as we can, we now have the option ofseeing a small number of people again. It is therefore likely that Houseparty “rooms” aren’t being attended in the same numbers they once were.

Like many unused apps on people’s phones, I assume many people left Houseparty idle on their devices rather than deleting it and even fewer probably deleted their accounts. “But what’s the benefit of deleting an account rather than just removing the app?” you may ask.

Houseparty, and many other apps, collect basic registration details like name, email address, birthday, phone number, address, username and password when you create an account. They even have the ability to collect location information from your IP address and some apps may share all of this information with third parties too.

retaining deleted direct messages for years, as well as data sent to and from accounts that had been deactivated and suspended.

I decided to reach out to Houseparty and I asked them what the best way is to delete my data from their servers and their response was speedy and helpful.

Generally, account deletion is the only way to remove data from our systems. Kindly note that any related personal identifying information will be removed once you have processed the account deletion.

When you delete your Houseparty account, you are restricting the use of your data and withdrawing consent to being tracked.

However, the bigger worry for me is if you don’t delete your account and then one day the company is hit with a data breach, you could see all your information being sold on the dark web. Criminals will never stop attacking servers and if your data is among that stolen, it could be used against you.

Should any of our readers be old enough to remember Myspace, there is a fair chance they would have owned an account. In 2005 it was the coolest network going and arguably one of the earliest, widely popular social media sites. It was a great place to find friends, bands and banter. But when Facebook and other sites came along and dominated, I wonder how many users deleted their accounts or unconsciously chose to just never log in again.

In 2016, login credentials and related data of 427 million Myspace accounts were put up for sale on the dark web, and it’s my hunch that not all of those accounts were active users. This stolen data included passwords,

so anyone reusing passwords could have lost access to other accounts as well. If people leave their accounts open and idle, they are potentially leaving themselves open to future attacks.

My advice is to only ever enter personal data if you absolutely must and use a VPN where possible for apps that use or even on-sell your information. In the UK, GDPR laws prohibit the selling of personally identifiable information to third parties without consent, but of course this all goes out the window when a threat actor steals the data in a breach as they don’t have the same set of morals.

While you still have the chance, it’s far safer not to be on a “breached list” in the first place, but many will say that once your data is on the internet it’s there forever. However, it may be worth going through your phone, opening up those idle apps one last time and deleting the account, rather than just deleting the app and forgetting about the account. The information that lives on may not feel like it is worth anything to anyone else, but it could be used nefariously when pieced together with other information on you and can have damaging effects if used in conjunction with identity theft or bank fraud.

So, should you now want to delete Houseparty, simply head to the app, hit the settings button and head to the “Privacy” tab which will give you the option to delete your account after multiple attempts to try to keep you to stay. Whilst you’re at it, make sure you do a similar operation for any other unused apps on your devices too! www.eset.com

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What happens when you delete your Houseparty account?

When we delete a social media or other online service account, most of us probably assume that the service operator will wipe all of our personal information from their systems. Our data cannot be used for any further use such as marketing, which is a win for privacy and a loss for mass data collection.

However, in my research I found that not all apps have been playing by the “rules” of information deletion – even when they said they did. Security researcher Saugat Pokharel was awarded a $6,000 bug bounty pay-out after he discovered Instagram retained photos and private direct messages on its servers long after he thought he had deleted them. And Instagram isn’t the only big name in recent years to fall foul of this misdemeanour. Last year, security researcher Karan Saini found that Twitter was 44

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Together We Can welfare checks get underway to support local residents

Legal 500 success for Ellis Jones Solicitors Dorset law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors is celebrating after gaining recognition for its excellence in the newly published Legal 500 guide.

Local residents who have been notified to selfisolate by NHS Test and Trace will receive a welfare call from BCP Council’s Together We Can (TWC) team with offer of support and advice.

As the country enters a second wave of increased numbers of confirmed cases of Covid-19, the council will be calling local residents across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole soon after they’ve been notified by Test and Trace to self-isolate to ensure they have the support in place in order to self-isolate successfully.

Councillor Nicola Greene, Portfolio Holder for Covid Resilience, Public Health and Education, BCP Council said: “It’s really important that residents self-isolate if they are notified by the Test and Trace service to prevent the spread of the virus in the community and to keep themselves safe. We understand that selfisolating may be difficult for some of our residents and so our Together We Can team will be on hand to carry out a welfare check over the phone to ensure they have the support in place.”

Sam Crowe, Director of Public Health for Dorset and BCP Councils said: “You may be told by NHS Test and Trace to self-isolate or develop COVID-19 symptoms and have to self-isolate.

Self-isolation means just that. You cannot leave your home unless you are taking yourself to have a COVID-19 test. This means not going to the shops or going out for exercise.

“I would encourage residents to have a plan in place in case you need to selfisolate. Talk to your friends and family to ask if they can deliver food and medicines to you. If you do not have a network of

people you can rely on, then the BCP Council Together We Can helpline is here for residents that need support.”

The Together We Can team will assess a resident’s individual support needs.

If a resident is vulnerable and doesn’t have friends, family or neighbours nearby who can help to access food and prescriptions, then support can be offered through the successful volunteer scheme to provide help. Referrals can also be made to access priority supermarket delivery slots and if on a low income, advice will be given about accessing the new Test and Trace benefit payment.

The NHS Test and Trace service works in two ways, firstly, notifying a resident that they have had a confirmed test for coronavirus and advising on the their requirement to isolate and secondly, to contact those who have been in close contact with the confirmed case and inform them of the need to self-isolate.

You can call the Together We Can helpline on 0300 123 7052. The helpline is available 9-5 Monday to Friday and is for anyone who needs support and doesn’t have friends or family to support them.

Together We Can supports BCP Council’s Connected Communities priority by empowering our communities so everyone feels safe, engaged and included. www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Its services and individual lawyers have been endorsed across numerous categories in the influential directory of the UK’s top law firms and solicitors.

Ellis Jones Solicitors, with more than 140 staff, has five offices across the south coast in Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs (Poole), Ringwood, Swanage and Wimborne as well as London.

The firm’s Corporate and Commercial; Employment; Commercial Litigation; Contentious Trusts and Probate; Family; Personal Tax, Trusts and Probate; and Commercial Property were all recognised for their excellence with listings in the 2021 guide.

Commercial Litigation – including Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, insolvency, IP, and defamation disputes teams – was placed in the prestigious Tier 1 rating.

Joint Practice heads Lauren Day and William Fox Bregman were praised, with Lauren named as one of just three Leading Individuals in the South West.

William was hailed for his ‘wealth of commercial litigation experience’ while Partner Paul Kanolik was recognised as a ‘key name to note’.

Partner Katie Taft was individually recognised for her expertise in the Family section.

A total of 17 Partners and Solicitors were mentioned in their own right or as part of their team in the guide.

Others gaining recognition included Neil Cook, Hugh Craig, Abi Sinden, Kate Brooks, Victoria Riddleston, Deborah Leask, Sean McNally, Ian Butterworth, Suzi Denton, Carla Brown, Andy Kirby, Timothy Sharpley and Matthew Clake.

Nigel Smith, Managing Partner, said: “The Legal 500 is a highly respected and influential publication.

“Listing within its pages is much coveted within the legal profession so we are thrilled to be recognised in so many categories in the new edition.

“It is another independent endorsement of our services and individual lawyers, and testament to the hard work and talent of all at Ellis Jones.”

The Legal 500 is described as the leading guide to law firms and solicitors in the UK. Rankings are based on in-depth market research, client feedback and thousands of interviews. www.ellisjones.co.uk

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Save Our Teachers!

A recent UK survey showed that 40% of teachers plan to leave the profession within the next 5 years.

That was before lockdown happened!

Recent months have demonstrated to many just how significant a role teachers play in the infrastructure of an entire economy, but more importantly how important they are to our children’s development, wellbeing and future hopes. The exams fiasco in the summer demonstrated a lamentable distrust in our teachers by government. Regrettably this is not a new thing. On-going results-foccussed pressure, top down leadership and excessive, ever-changing directives have, for thousands of teachers, utterly destroyed their love of teaching and led to mental and physical health breakdowns on a level unseen before. Teachers are leaving schools in unprecedented numbers.

In 2016 Chamber member Peter Radford became one of those casualties, suffering a breakdown after 20 years in education, nine of those in leadership. But Peter believes that this current exodus is reversible! Having started his own educational business, Beyond This providing student workshops and staff training, Peter’s first book Love Teaching Keep Teaching – An essential guide to improving well-being at all levels of school – hits the book shelves this month, published by Crown House Publishers.

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“We need to radically re-think the way we do school,” says Peter. “We can’t address wellbeing by shoe-horning into the curriculum some extra lessons on mental health for students. We need to address it at a whole school level. We need, as teachers, to learn how to model sustainable, balanced lives so that we can enable our young people to do the same.”

The mental health crisis amongst young people is growing. No generation before this one has had 24/7 direct access via their phones to gambling, gaming, porn, friends, enemies, fake news and advertising. We have not equipped students for this world. We aren’t equipped for it ourselves. But… “Education has to be the answer,” says Peter. “Re-thinking not only our curriculum but also the culture of our schools, is now essential. Valuing and acknowledging every student and staff member and placing the wellbeing of each one at the centre of everything we do is the starting point to re-create schools that do what they are supposed to: namely prepare our kids to live life well and build a better future.”

Love Teaching Keep Teaching provides practical insights and guidance to teachers on

how to manage their own mental and emotional wellbeing as well as offering guidance on becoming more emotionally literate leaders who can shape an inspiring future.

Know a teacher who is worn-out and demoralised? Get them an early stocking-filler and spread some hope!

Love Teaching Keep Teaching – An essential guide to improving well-being at all levels of school by Peter Radford is available on Amazon and from Crown House Publishers.

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South coast social and podcast labs join forces with “the ultimate podcast & social media package” Two of the South Coast’s leading agencies; specialist social media agency South Coast Social and podcast agency Podcast Labs, have joined forces to create “The Ultimate Podcast & Social Media Package”, giving businesses the opportunity to benefit from a huge combination of marketing services from experts within both fields.

Designed to offer companies a money saving bumper deal covering a wide range of content over a 4-month campaign period, businesses will receive a 10-episode podcast series plus full social media management to grow a loyal online audience, generate leads and build a reputation as experts in their field. This is the ultimate package for any new brand or business personality to rapidly be ‘seen and heard’ and create a name for themselves, or for existing businesses simply looking to boost their profile extensively and reach new audiences.

Including full strategy planning, a uniquely designed podcast series and all social media requirements being looked after throughout the journey, this is a marketing package that can propel any business to the next level of online presence during a time where digital content marketing is becoming even more integral to business needs by the day.

South Coast Social, a social media agency based in Bournemouth, have an impeccable reputation for social media marketing, service and innovation and pride themselves on helping brands develop an effective and successful online presence. Managing Director Clare

Groombridge says; “These difficult recent times have highlighted the vital need for businesses to ensure they have a strong online presence, so I’m thrilled the team at South Coast Social have partnered with Podcast Labs to offer this innovative new package – designed to bring together the

combined knowledge and expertise of our two specialist agencies. Whatever your sector or niche, we can help bring your business to life and showcase your voice through a unique marketing campaign that ensures you hit your target audience directly with your brand messaging” Podcast Labs are a first class, full-service podcast production and marketing agency, also based in Bournemouth. Kelly Butler, Podcast Labs Agency Director says; "This unique package allows brands to break into the booming audio space, revitalise their content marketing strategy and build new audiences. This collaboration between Podcast Labs and South Coast Social is the ultimate new business and lead generation tool."

To find out more about how The Ultimate Podcast & Social Media Package can help your business, visit: www.socialpodcast.co.uk

Trethowans wins three categories in the Lex 100 student guide Trethowans has won three categories in the Lex 100 2020/21 student guide for ‘Work/life balance’, ‘Vacation schemes’ and ‘Inclusiveness’.

The awards mean that out of 130 top UK law firms, Trethowans are ranked amongst the top 20 firms in the country.

One trainee solicitor said that the ‘work/life balance is fantastic’ and ‘Trethowans looks after its employees and has a very friendly working culture – I have been made to feel valued from day one’.

Lucy Gleisner, Training Partner for Trethowans, said: “We’re really proud of the results of this year’s Lex 100 survey. Trethowans is keen to invest in new talent and we want to give our Trainee Solicitors the best start in their career. Our culture is particularly important to us and being recognised as an inclusive workplace with a positive work/life balance means that we are living up to our values.”

The Lex 100 is the student guide to the top UK law firms. It asks current trainees to rate their firm in twelve different categories and awards the highest scoring firms.

The news comes as Trethowans is also recognised as a ‘top tier’ firm in the 2021 edition of The Legal 500.

Trethowans application process for Training Contracts commencing in 2023 will open in December 2020.

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Is this the end of commercial cinema?

Record number of promotions at Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants in Bournemouth Saffery Champness Chartered Accounts in Bournemouth has promoted a record number of staff in their Bournemouth office.

Nick Fernyhough, Senior Partner ad Head of Office said, “We are delighted to announce the promotion of these talented individuals who have all gone above and beyond to deliver great client service throughout their time at Safferys, but in particular over the last 6 months.

“Whilst the economic climate is incredibly challenging we are pleased that we are able to continue our investment in our team and this comes fresh off the back of a record intake of trainees to the Bournemouth office in September.

“The next 12 months will continue to be challenging for everyone but we are pleased to be able to continue to support our clients with a top team of committed individuals.”

One of the most stark and extreme effects seen on any industry during the recent pandemic, has been that on the Hollywood film industry. Of course every studio, whether TV, film or otherwise will have closed down and seen at least some impact, but if you’re in the business of making multi-million pound blockbuster movies destined for the local cineplex, this impact is huge. Have we seen the end of the traditional trip to the cinema?

With Universal Studios taking the plunge by streaming their ‘Trolls’ sequel direct to our homes, the genie was certainly out of the box. Even more so with the move netting them a cool £80million in the first few weeks!

Universal has since released statements with a tone that suggests this could be the new way to get their content to us, rather than the traditional commercial Cinema route, this is indeed ominous news for Cine World and their like.

In tandem with this, we have seen a significant uptick in-interest for our Home Cinema service since gradually returning to work in August/ September. We believe this is at least in part due to our clients deciding to invest more in their homes in-general, not just with home cinema of course, but in their gardens, living rooms, anywhere that makes our homes more comfortable to be in. We’ve all spent so much more time at home over the recent months, more than ever before in most cases, so we’ve had lots of time to make plans. We’re really excited to see so many film enthusiasts making the move, taking advantage of 4K projection, Dolby Atmos ‘3D’ surround sound and much more. Their has never been such an exciting time to operate in the Home Cinema industry, home cinema has truly come of age. What does this mean for commercial cinema? Our hope is there will be a new balance struck between streaming new releases and watching them at the local cinema complex. After all, part of the experience is the going, the grabbing of popcorn and a beer and enjoying the movie with fellow movie goers, we really are a social animal when all is said and done (where else would we go for a first date as a teenager?). So when this new balance is struck, we hope you’ll have a Living cinema in your home, it’s an investment that will keep on paying you back, day after day, year after year.

Our Home Cinema service is unique. With our design service, we are able to site a cinema experience in any space you have, without pulling your home apart in the process! Over the last 15 years we have transformed living rooms, bedrooms, garages, studios, loft spaces and garden rooms into a Home Cinema. We have packages to meet most budgets and even offer finance options to spread the cost.

It really is time to get that quality time with family and friends, in the comfort of your own home. www.livinghometech.co.uk

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Staff promotions include: • Alicia Greenfield – Assistant Manager, Accounts • Matt Trowbridge – Assistant Manager, Accounts • Collette Parry – Senior Manager, Personal Tax • Sam Brett – Senior Manager, Audit • Will Howell – Manager, Audit • Chloe Eldridge – Manager, Audit • Chantel Needham – Semi-senior, Personal Tax About Saffery Champness LLP Saffery Champness LLP is a firm of chartered accountants that advises individuals and families, not-for-profit organisations and businesses across a range of sectors. As a member of Nexia International, it is part of a worldwide network of independent accounting and consulting firms.

For over 160 years, the firm's success has been founded upon providing clients with a genuinely partner-led service and working with them to create bespoke solutions that help them to achieve their personal and business objectives.

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Buy a Hedgehog box – change a life!

It’s not often that buying a simple gift like a hand-made wooden hedgehog box, can help to transform a life. But that’s what is on offer at the new Doorstop Shop, which is selling a range of goods made by ex-rough sleepers in the carpentry workshop run by local charity, Faithworks.

One of the “trainees” who has been busy creating the hedgehog boxes said: “I love being down at the workshop – it gives me purpose in my day. I can now see a way forward that will not only help me put these new carpentry skills into practice, but also get some help in other areas of my life, like helping me to organise some driving lessons. That way I really believe I can get restart my relationship with my son, and leave my old way of life on the street behind”.

The shop opened on Saturday at its base at the back of St Johns church, Surrey Road – local vicar and Faithworks trustee, Rev Sarah Yetman, cut the ribbon to formally open the shop reminding people that this was also an e-shop, with all the wooden items (plus other donated

goods) available on line as well. “This is such a great initiative – I love seeing the guys literally grow in Hope and self-esteem as they see that people actually want to buy what they made.”

David Chidwick, Faithworks homelessness projects manager said: “This year has seen so many people who were living on the street get into temporary accommodation, which is great. But with teams from the local churches, we at Faithworks, wanted to start offering them a chance to use and develop their skills and get away from the boredom that can so easily overwhelm. Having this e-shop now means we

can start showing their talents to the world!”

The shop will be open at St Johns each Saturday morning. And the on-line version with its range of planters, bird boxes, wooden Christmas trees as well as those hedgehog boxes can be found at www.bcars.org.uk/ doorstop-shop.

Faithworks is one of the members of the Homelessness Partnership across BCP, working in tandem with others from every sector to help everyone find a safe place they can call home. www.faithworkswessex.org.uk

Chamber Networking Events Bringing Real Results to Dorset Firms Creating opportunities for members to network has always been a key Dorset Chamber activity, so we were pleased to hear that the introduction of members Dorset Business Mentors and Solweb has proven productive.

Dorset Business Mentors is a well-respected local programme which links Dorset’s business owners with executive-level business mentors.

This programme is unmatched in the rest of the country and a tremendous asset to the area, fielding a wealth of talented individuals who volunteer their time to support the advancement of local businesses. The programme selects, trains and supports their mentors to ensure local businesses receive first-rate support. The programme has now linked over 2000 Dorset businesses with mentors across all sectors and has experienced a minimum 20% increase in requests for mentors year after year, testament indeed to the value of the service.

In 2019 as part of routine business planning, Dorset Business Mentors identified a new CRM (customer relationship management system) as a key area for investment. With more than 135 active mentors and more than 200 active relationships, effective information management underpins the whole service, in particular driving the process that matches businesses and mentors.

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such as HubSpot and Zoho. However, none of these were effective in meeting the needs of such a singular programme. It was during this period that Joint Programme Manager Alistair Bayliss met Rob Tanner of Solweb at a Chamber networking event. Alistair told us, 'At the beginning of the procurement, I spoke to a several firms about developing a bespoke system for us, one of whom actually laughed in my face when I explained the budget and what I needed. It felt like we'd find what we needed in the no-cost/low-cost area of the market – however, that cost me a lot of time refining data, loading it into different CRMs and trying to get them to behave as I wanted. Rob and Solweb were different though. They were the first company who explained it was possible and they worked really hard to understand what we're about, how we operate, and how we might develop. They really bought into what we do. Any project like this is bound to bring compromises, but the development process has really been a dialogue, with a commitment on their side to try and find a way, and one on our side to be realistic! The upshot is a system built around our unique way of working, and with no significant sacrifices made in getting there. We're really pleased with the new system and are delighted with our mutual achievement. ' Rob Tanner, Commercial Manager at Solweb Ltd said; /company/dorset-chamber/

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'We have really enjoyed working with Alistair and the team at Dorset Business Mentors to create a bespoke CRM system that addresses all their working practices and processes. They provide a first-class service to the business community and needed a first class CRM system to help facilitate that, which we were happy to provide. We are looking forward to a long, successful working relationship.'

The investment in this new CRM is now enabling the Dorset Business Mentors team to be ever more effective as they serve, an everincreasing number of requests for mentors from the local business community.

If you would like to learn more about how you could benefit from accessing the programme, whether for yourself as the owner, or as a member of senior management, visit dorsetbusinessmentors.uk or call the team on 01305 221 268 for an informal chat.

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DRIVEN BY STEVE Steve Bulley Head of Business Engagement at Dorset Chamber and car fanatic

The new all-electric ID.3 from Volkswagen is certified net carbon neutral, the first time in the company’s history. We know this is a green car, but is it desirable to a market which is still cautious about the practicality of fully electric cars. The all-electric Golf-e was an impressive car, but the ID range is the first of the brands purpose built electric vehicles.

The Golf size 5 door 5 seat family hatchback needs to take electric cars mainstream to be a worldwide success and I think it will. Starting with range, the 58kWh battery version used in all but one of models is good for around 260 miles, which in real life is more than adequate for a majority of trips. Early next year a larger 77kWh battery ‘Tour’ version will give a range of 336 miles. The car is no slouch, the 0-62 time of 7.3 seconds is only 1sec of the latest

Golf GTI. With instant torque the car feels fast and with 204BHP on tap the ID.3 makes duel carriageways a delight.

The rear wheel drive chassis weighted with the batteries located on the floor makes driving on B roads is fun, something I haven’t experienced in electric cars of this size. The steering feels connected and apart from the lack of noise there are few driving compromises. The most surprising attribute is there is little need to use the brake pedal when set in brake mode where just lifting off the accelerator can bring the car to a rapid stop.

Overall the car is wider, taller and longer than a Golf with a generous boot and good visibility all round. It has a futuristic look but not in a bad way. Inside as you’d expect there are all the latest safety features including lane departure and autonomous emergency breaking.

There is a simplicity to the layout with a nice 10inch touchscreen which controls a majority of the functionality. If you are not a fan of fussy buttons, you’ll love the ID.3.

Weight is important for electric cars and you can see that some

Volkswagen ID.3 First Edition of the out of sight plastics have been lightened, and I personally found the white steering wheel and inserts unlikely to be practical for a family car. (Darker colours are available) Overall as you’d expect from VW this is composed, well-built and fun to drive. If buyers can be realistic about how often they will undertake a single journey of over 260 miles then the ID.3 is a great choice. Prices (after the Government grant) start at around £30,000, with the model tested nearer £36,000. Given the competition, VW have stuck to their principles and having sold 35 million Golfs over the last 45 years in 2065 the brand will be hoping to exceed that number with the ID.3.

For more information contact Breeze VW Poole on 01202 713000 or see www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk/

Consultation opened by Dorset Council on the future of tourist information centres The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted that people need more information and advice about their local area including services and support available.

During this period, local town and parish councils have worked closely with Dorset Council to strengthen the work that they do together in local communities, and we would like to build on these efforts when delivering local and visitor information in the future.

There are a number of venues where visitor information can be accessed. These include five TICs provided by town councils or a local voluntary group, with Dorset Council currently managing four other TICs across the county.

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a previous consultation. This survey focuses on the remaining three Dorset Council TICs in Dorchester, Sherborne and Wareham.

TICs provide the following key services: • free information including maps, local attractions and events, general information about the local area, bus/ transport provision and information about accessibility • ticket sales for some transport providers and for local events • accommodation information and booking for the local area.

Providing information is an important part of the work of the TICs and the Council is aware that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic period may result in a greater need for more information and advice.

The TICs generate income to help with operating costs, with approximately £200,000 each year (for the 3 TICs) paid by Dorset Council to support the service, which is increasing each year. The majority of this funding is spent on staffing.

The consultation is closes 29 November.

Paper copies are available at all Dorset Council TICs and libraries if you are unable to complete the survey online.

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Dolphin Shopping Centre bucks national retail trend The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole is due to welcome six new retailers in the coming weeks, following a boost in demand for retail space in the town centre.

Despite the declining national retail landscape, a wide range of retailers have committed to the centre, varying from independent start-ups to national scale businesses. Some retailers have already opened their doors to customers (Toy Town, Beales and The Hungry Racoon), whilst others are set to welcome shoppers in the coming weeks.

The full list of retailers includes: Kaspas Desserts – National dessert café Hungry Racoon – Local independent café Valentina’s – Shoe shop Mobile Gift – Mobile phone repair shop Toy Town – Toy Shop Beales – Department store Amongst the signings are two food-based retailers. The Hungry Racoon, an independent café which serves a wide range of dishes, has seen a steady flow of business since opening earlier in the month. The café makes fresh dough each morning, using a traditional family recipe which dates back to 1863.

Robert Saluzzo, owner of The Hungry Racoon, commented: “The Dolphin Centre is incredibly well positioned for both morning and lunch trade, which so far has proved successful. Having worked in an office block nearby, I felt there was an opportunity to offer commuters and local workers fresh and tasty food within a friendly and welcoming setting.”

The second food retailer to open is a local branch of the national chain, Kaspas Desserts. Offering a menu that includes waffles, crepes, cakes, and puddings, the business is set to occupy the unit that neighbours HMV. Referencing the attraction of opening a branch in the Dolphin Centre, Rajeev Sharma, Kaspas Franchisee owner, said: “Poole is 52

a vibrant location with a lot to offer and we are extremely excited to open our doors to customers in the local community.”

Inside the centre, work is currently underway on the unit in-between Clarks and H.Samuel.

Independent retailer, Valentina Beautiful Shoes, is due to open its store in the coming weeks. This opening will mark the business’ second store, with its first located in Bournemouth town centre.

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Poole is a fantastic location for us to branch out into, and with such a friendly atmosphere in the centre, we are excited to be welcoming our customer base into our new store as soon as possible.”

Centre Manager, John Grinnell, added: “I am really pleased to welcome such a wide range of retailers into our centre. The high level of interest shown by these businesses demonstrates the desirability of the local retail landscape that we have here in Poole. I wish them luck on their openings and am excited to see

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the public’s reaction to these new additions to the centre.”

The Dolphin Shopping Centre is currently open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 6.30pm, and Sundays from 10am to 5.30pm.

Elderly and vulnerable customers are encouraged to shop between the hours of 9am to 10am, whilst NHS and key workers will be given priority between 4.30pm to 5.30pm. Each retailers’ specific opening times are available on their website.

Please visit www.dolphinshoppingcentre. co.uk for more information.

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Lewis-Manning Hospice Care appoint Sir Simon and Lady Jill Campbell as Patrons TDSi Launches New Version of its Powerful GARDiS Integrated Security Software Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is proud to announce the launch of the new and enhanced version of its GARDiS security software, Version 2.0. Amongst the upgrades, GARDiS 2.0 features new Fire Door release and Site Lock Down functions, along with integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio and SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks.

TDSi’s Managing Director, John Davies commented, “We are excited to unveil the new version of our Software as a Service (SaaS) GARDiS software. GARDiS 2.0 builds upon the foundations of the original version that was enhanced last year, but now features a singleinstallation web browser-based application that is fully modular and scalable. It is also simple to commission and use, with a highly intuitive GUI which reduces training, support and installation time – all of which make it perfect for the new normal world we now live in.”

GARDiS 2.0 is designed for use when an end user is moving from a single site using individual GARDiS controllers (with embedded Web Server software) to upgrade to a project of over 44 doors and/ or for multiple sites. It is also fully compatible with all TDSi’s controllers (including the newest GARDiS controllers, along with MG and EX series), ensuring these hardware elements can be fully integrated after the software upgrade.

Versions and licensing options There are two versions and licensing options for the GARDiS 2.0 software – Express and PRO. The Express option is free of charge and enables the inclusion of 20 doors at one site for one organisation.

The PRO option starts with the same basis as the Express version but enables the end user to add

as many additional door licenses as required. Additional site and organisation licenses are also available, along with an IP Lock Service license (then a license for each individual ASSA ABLOY Aperio or SimonsVoss SmartIntego lock/device).

Additionally, GARDiS 2.0 PRO features two options designed to deal with emergencies. Fire Door Release enables the end user to configure an instant input to unlock configured doors, whilst Door Lockdown instantly locks selected doors to prevent entry (which is particularly useful in protecting people and property in schools, colleges and universities).

For even greater flexibility, GARDiS 2.0 PRO also features a REST API (‘Fusion’) option and full Software Development Kit (SDK), enabling it to be fully integrated with a wide variety of Video Management (VMS), Time & Attendance or third party control systems.

John added, “GARDiS 2.0 is a game-changer in terms of complete flexibility of deployment and pricing.

End users can purchase fully integrated security for as big or small a project as they need, with rapid scaling to suit quickly evolving and changing circumstances. It is also perfect for security integrators looking to offer their customers a highly bespoke solution with minimal installation time to do so.

By taking a SaaS approach we are offering a complete choice of options, enabling security operators to buy exactly the solution they require, from single doors on one site, to hundreds or thousands of doors over multiple sites.”

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Patrons, Sir Simon and Lady Jill Campbell, who have been supporting the charity since March 2019.

Living in the Poole area and sharing an interest in the work of local charities, Sir Simon and Lady Jill were introduced to the hospice’s new chief executive, Clare Gallie, back in March 2019 and were inspired by the care and support provided to local residents with life-limiting illnesses across Poole, East Dorset and Purbeck. Since then, the relationship has flourished and the couple have kindly agreed to become Patrons of this much-loved local charity.

Sir Simon was formerly Head of Worldwide Research for Pfizer and was closely involved in the discovery of innovative new drugs such as doxazosin, amlodipine and sildenafil (Viagra) which have all proved to be outstanding clinical and commercial successes.

Following retirement from Pfizer, Sir Simon served as President of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2004-06) and has acted as a scientific consultant for government, industry and charities, more recently focussing on malaria and TB. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1999, appointed CBE for Services to Science in 2006 and was Knighted in 2015 for Services to Chemistry.

Lady Jill has specialised in Physical Education, including secondary schools, yoga and activity classes for those suffering from MS and arthritis.

She is an experienced quilter, and has made previous donations of her handiwork to the Hospice.

Claire Gallie said: “Sir Simon and Lady Jill’s support has been manifest in many ways over the past year:- they have helped us move our Closer to Home strategy forward significantly, supported our profile raising initiatives, provided feedback and guidance on our plans, and have attended a number of events in support of both staff and local patients. Their interest in our work and valued inputs have been gratefully received in a time of major development for the charity. We are honoured that they have agreed to become Patrons of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, and we look forward to continuing working with them in the future”.

Sir Simon and Lady Jill said: “We are delighted to join Lewis-Manning as Patrons. We very much appreciate the quality of support that the charity delivers for local residents with life-limiting illnesses, and were impressed by the enthusiasm of the different teams and their vision for the future of hospice care in Poole and surrounding districts.”

Based in Longfleet Road Poole, the charity’s over-riding objective is to deliver outstanding professional and personal care for those in the local area with life-limiting illnesses. This includes increasing physical and social well-being, reducing isolation and loneliness and providing essential home support to alleviate the huge pressure on families and carers.​ www.lewis-manning.org.uk

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£780,000 Lifeline Grant for The Tank Museum The Tank Museum has been awarded £780,000 as part of the UK Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.

The grant, issued by the Department of Culture Media and Sport through Arts Council England, will ensure the world-famous Dorset charity can weather the immediate storm of the pandemic whilst working towards a sustainable future.

The Museum will spend the funds enhancing the visitor experience and developing new income streams, which will enhance financial resilience and safeguard jobs in 2021 and beyond.

Director Richard Smith said; “We are enormously grateful for this urgently needed funding. This award is an investment in our future and acknowledges the hard work we have already put in to navigating the crisis.

“We initially met the challenge of COVID-19 by rapidly developing our online retail business, but this cannot cover the losses we will have sustained during the pandemic – which has seen our visitor revenue fall by almost £3m.

“We also worked hard to ensure we could reopen as soon as we were permitted but have been burdened by the increased costs of operating a visitor attraction to ‘COVID secure’

standards.

“Our sense of identity and connection to the past is always important, especially in difficult times. This grant will enable us to make sure that a visit to The Tank Museum is both safe and engaging – and we can now also work to develop our online engagement and revenue raising activities which have proved so important over the last six months.”

The Tank Museum team will now spend the winter working to complete a suspended World War Two exhibition for 2021, and developing new visit-enhancing features to replace tours and certain interactives that were not deemed ‘COVID secure’.

The grant will also ensure that the Museum’s fleet of running vehicles can be appropriately maintained in the coming months– ready for the return of live-action vehicle displays in 2021.

With the Museum’s online shop providing the only source of revenue during the lockdown, funds from the grant have also be allocated to improving the Museum's online shop and by making improvements to the fulfilment operation – unlocking further growth this winter.

Mr Smith added; “As one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country to receive financial aid today, I cannot overstate

how different our future would have looked without it. Our industry depends on important knowledge-based jobs that could otherwise have been lost in what is a relatively deprived rural area.

“As a result, I know our supporters and followers around the world will share our gratitude and delight at this announcement. This essential support will fuel The Tank Museum’s fight back against the pandemic and allow us to emerge stronger than ever.” www.tankmuseum.org

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Accountants & Tax Advisors ABGI UK, London 0203 984 0321 www.abgi-uk.com Albert Goodman, Weymouth 01305 722458 www.albertgoodman.co.uk Arnold Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Ltd, Christchurch 01202 331627 www.arnoldaccounting.co.uk AZETS, Eastleigh 02380 247070 www.azets.co.uk Bicknell Business Advisers Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 025252 www.bicknells.net Certius Professional Services Limited, Poole 08006 890794 www.certius.co.uk Enrich Accounting Ltd, Bournemouth 07403 407455 www.enrichaccounting.co.uk Filer Knapper LLP, Christchurch 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Frost and Company, Dorchester 01202 840225 www.frostandcompany.co.uk Grant Sellers Chartered Accountants, Verwood 01202 824500 www.grantsellers.co.uk Hill Osborne, Poole 01202 678555 www.hillosborne.com Hixsons Business Enablers, Bournemouth 01202 520010 www.hixsons.co.uk Inspire Professional Services Limited, Poole 01202 717867 www.inspireaccountants.co.uk Mazars LLP, Poole 01202 680777 www.mazars.co.uk MLW Accountants, Poole 07900 924872 www.mlwaccountants.business.site Morris Lane, Poole 01202 715950 www.morrislane.co.uk PKF Francis Clark, Poole 01202 663600 www.francisclark.co.uk Saffery Champness LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204742 www.saffery.com

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Schofields Chartered Accountants, Bournemouth 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk SJT Accounts Ltd, Bournemouth 07855 295280 www.sjtaccountsltd.com Smith and Williamson Southampton, Southampton 02380 827600 www.smithandwilliamson.com Tragor Ltd, Poole 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk Ward Goodman Chartered Accountants, Wimborne 01202 875900 www.wardgoodman.co.uk

Banking HSBC, Bournemouth 03455 848056 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk J.P.Morgan, Bournemouth 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com Santander Corporate Banking, Bournemouth 05511 440251 www.santandercb.co.uk

Bars & Restaurants Rick Stein, Poole 01202 283000 www.rickstein.com

Architects

Bathroom Design & Installation

DMW Architects Ltd, Wimborne 01202 884024 www.dmwa.co.uk

Ocean Bathrooms, Bridport 01308 800511 www.oceanbathrooms.com

Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Poole 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk

Bookkeeping and Payroll

QP Architecture, Christchurch 01202 484642 www.qparchitecture.com Western Design Architects, Blandford Forum 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com

Audio Visual Equipment Quad Vision Ltd, Wimborne 03300 419019 www.quadvision.co.uk

Autoclave Pressure Vessels ASC Process Systems Limited, Poole 07919 276205 www.aschome.com

Aviation Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch 01202 364114 www.bournemouthairport.com DAeCO, Poole 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk FGP Systems ltd, Weymouth 01305 773638 www.fgpltd.co.uk

CrystalPoint Accountancy Ltd, Poole 01202 878688 www.crystalpointaccountancy.com Milburn Finance, Bournemouth 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com Ookkee, Poole 01202 283214 www.ookkee.co.uk

Branding & Design Becks Neale Designer & Brand Consultant, Ferndown 01202 973017 www.becksneale.co.uk Creative Coup, Bournemouth 02088 193553 www.creativecoup.co.uk Identity UK, Chard 01460 298615 www.identityuk.com

Business Associations Bournemouth Property Association, Bournemouth 01202 204717 www.bpa-online.co.uk

FR Aviation Ltd, Christchurch 01202 409000 www.cobham.com

Poole Business Improvement District (BID), Poole 01202 308800 www.poolebid.com

Think Research, Poole 01202 765654 www.think.aero

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Business Coaching/ Consultancy Amanda J Green Ltd, London 07976 613553 www.ajgleadership.com Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 801187 www.aspirinbusiness.com Bidbetter Ltd, Poole 07944 847014/01202 237506 www.bid-better.co.uk Blue Shoots, Bournemouth 07547 749604 www.blue-shoots.co.uk Brian G Ford FCA, Ringwood 01425 472749, Business Coaching Dorset Ltd, Poole 07973 137470 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk Business Doctors, Bournemouth 07469 937793 www.businessdoctors.co.uk/david-jeans CLIENTLOGIX Ltd, Poole 07879 660622 www.clientlogix.co.uk David McDonald Consulting Ltd, Bournemouth 07872 407548 www.vistage.co.uk/david.mcdonald DELTA Group, Broadstone 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk Dorset Business Mentors, Dorchester 01202 607530 www.dormen.org.uk G W A, Ringwood 01425 489533, HANTEC SYSTEMS LIMITED, Eastleigh 023 8166 1995 www.hantec.co.uk Insight6 - Dorset, Salisbury 07887 554898 www.insight6.com/dorset J R L Coaching and Consulting, Bournemouth 07795 202982 www.jrlcoaching.co.uk KIMCO, Wimborne 01202 888549 www.kimcoafrica.com/en/ Leaf Consulting, Wimborne 07960 653525 www.leafconsult.co.uk Pidela Consulting Ltd, Dorchester 07866 360334 www.pidela.co.uk Profitable Conversation, Bournemouth 07790 484477 www.profitableconversation.com Quay Business Associates Ltd, Poole 01202 679225 www.quaybusinessassociates.co.uk Quay Development Coaching, Poole 01202 690415 www.quaydevelopmentcoaching.com Selfless Leadership Ltd, Poole 07712 468338 www.selflessleadership.co.uk Sheridan Lake Associates, Christchurch 07831 310613 www.coachingmentoring.co.uk SME Assistance - Simon Rigby, Tarrant Monkton 07590 673704 www.smeassistance.co.uk Stick With It Business Coaching, Southampton 07709 692821 www.StickWithItBusinessCoaching.co.uk SUCCESSMITH, Poole 07763 316763 www.successsmith.co.uk The Arts Development Company, Dorchester 01305 224901 www.theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Change Agent Ltd, Bournemouth 07990 514537 www.thechangeagent.me The DS Consortium Group Ltd, Swanage 07532 889488, Traction Six, Broadstone 02033 849785 www.tractionsix.co.uk Transitions Life Coaching, Ringwood 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk Wessex Ventures Limited, Ferndown 07768 703809 www.wessexventures.com Workforce Results, Poole 01202 800551 www.WorkforceResults.com

Business Recovery & Insolvency Antony Batty & Co, Bournemouth 01202 551193 www.antonybatty.com HJS, Southampton 07776 707725 www.hjsrecovery.co.uk TRI Group, Bournemouth 01202 983358 www.trigroup.org Verulam Advisory, Bournemouth 01202 941475 www.verulamadvisory.co.uk

Business Support Services Customs Desk ltd, Cardiff 07908 007708 www.customsdesk.com Dorset Business Angels, Bournemouth 01202 706975 www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk Evolve, Poole 0333 322 2332 www.evolvemembers.com Flexible Project Management, Broadstone 07710 454065 www.flexiblepm.co.uk Gradient (Europe) Ltd, Bournemouth 07595 264368 www.gradient.uk.com Kirks Insolvency, Poole 01202 606400 www.kirks.co.uk Law Point, Bournemouth 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk

Catering & Catering Equipment Comax Ltd, Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com Guarantee Laundries Ltd, Stalbridge 01935 812118 www.guarantee-laundries.co.uk Signature Catering, Ringwood 01425 477665 www.signaturecateringco.co.uk

Chamber of Commerce Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Bridport 07577 199786 www.bridportbusiness.org.uk Dorchester Chamber for Business, Dorchester 01305 360293 www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Dorset Chamber, Poole 01202 714800 www.dcci.co.uk Ferndown Chamber for Business, Ferndown 01202 912182 www.ferndownchamber.org.uk

Gillingham Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Gillingham 01747 823699 www.gcci.co.uk Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), Shaftesbury 01747 850059/01747 853957 www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce, Sherborne 07594-805013 www.sherbornechamber.co.uk Somerset Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Taunton 01823 444924 www.somerset-chamber.co.uk Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, Swanage 07966 462974 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, Weymouth 07730 135973 www.wpchamber.co.uk

Charity Ansbury, Poole 01202 677557 www.ansbury.co.uk Autism Wessex, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autismwessex.org.uk BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk Bournemouth Hospital Charity, Bournemouth 01202 704060 www.bournemouthhospitalcharity.org CAN (Community Action Network), Poole 01202 466130 www.can100.org Care South, Poole 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth 01202 290967 www.citizensadvice.org.uk Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk Dorset Community Foundation, Poole 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org Dorset Mind, Bournemouth 01202 099183 www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Reclaim, Bournemouth 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester 01305 217987 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Education Development Trust, Fareham 01329 559170 www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com Faithworks Wessex, Bournemouth 01202 429037 www.faithworkswessex.org.uk Help and Care, Bournemouth 03001 113303 www.helpandcare.org.uk Home-Start North Dorset, Sturminster Newton 01258 473038 www.home-start-northdorset.co.uk Hope HTS, Bournemouth 01202 312231 www.hopehts.com Julia’s House, Poole 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole 01202 708470 www.lewis-manning.co.uk Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

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MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimecharity.co.uk Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk Pivotal Housing Association, Bournemouth 01202 306070 www.pivotalhomesgroup.com Poole Hospital Charity, Poole 01202 448449 www.poolehospitalcharity.co.uk PramaCare, Poole 01202 207300 www.pramafoundation.org.uk Rotary Wessex, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.rotary.org SafeWise, Bournemouth 01202 591330 www.safewise.org Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS), Poole 01202 308840 www.starsdorset.org Talbot Village Trust, Poole 01202 338551 www.talbotvillagetrust.org The Grove Hotel Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 552233 www.thegrovebournemouth.co.uk The Tank Museum, Bovington 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org WISE Ability Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07712 393719 www.wiseability.co.uk YMCA Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 290451 www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk

Chemical Supply Analytical Services OEMAchem, Southampton 02380 707686 www.oemachem.co.uk

Cleaning Services AMS Cleaning Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600611 www.amsclean.co.uk BH Commercial Cleaning Limited, Wimborne 01202 068088 www.bhcommercialcleaning.co.uk Dorset Commercial Cleaning, Poole 01202 986700 www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com

Construction & Surveyors Acheson Construction Ltd, Dorchester 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com Align Property Consultants Limited, Poole 01202 695777 www.align.co.uk Building Options Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 798428 www.buildingoptions.co.uk Composite Profiles UK Limited, Poole 01202 659237 www.compositeuk.com Cowling and West, Wimborne 01202 558262 www.cowlingandwest.co.uk Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com Graham Garner & Partners Ltd, Broadstone 01202 697341 www.ggpl.co.uk Greendale Construction Ltd, Poole 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com Harry J Palmer Holdings Ltd, Wimborne 01202 842224 www.harryjpalmer.co.uk

MC Plan and Site Services Ltd, Poole 01202 744966 www.mcplanandsiteservices.co.uk MEH Construction Management Ltd, Poole 01202 766732 www.meh-construction.co.uk Primmer Olds B.A.S Chartered Surveyors, Bournemouth 01202 013015 www.primmeroldsbas.co.uk Savills, Wimborne 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk Sherborne Holdings Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd, Sturminster Marshall 01258 858028 www.siteright.net Spetisbury Construction Ltd, Wimborne 01202 856685 www.spetisburyconstruction.co.uk T A Colbourne Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 716516 www.tacolbourne.co.uk WFBA Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers, Romsey 01794 368241 www.wfba.co.uk

Construction Design & Build PDL BOURNEMOUTH LTD, Bournemouth 01202 554450 www.pdlbournemouth.co.uk

Consultancy - Compliance Risk Advisory Space Time Ltd, Christchurch 07780 877167 www.space-time.co.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing Wessex Trophies Limited, Broadstone 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk

Couriers & Freight Forwarding AOG Worldwide Ltd, Christchurch 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk E-TEL EXPRESS, Ferndown 01202 874156 www.e-telexpress.com Kuehne & Nagel Ltd, Uxbridge 01159 438000 www.home.kuehne-nagel.com Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

Cyber Security ESET UK, Bournemouth 01202 405405 www.eset.co.uk Integrated Cyber, Axminster 02037 270615 www.integrated-cyber.com

Day Nurseries Tops Day Nurseries, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk

Defence ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK LTD, Dorchester 01305 212400 www.atlas-elektronik.com

Display & Storage Suppliers Shopfitting Warehouse, Wimborne 01258 859900 www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk

Distribution Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, Swindon 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 620888, DigitalAir Wireless, Poole 01202 612400 www.digitalairwireless.com Kong Company Ltd, Salisbury 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com Pam International, London 07496 388327 www.paminternational.co.uk Riverside Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com

Education Aurora Boveridge College, Wimborne 01725 551247 www.the-aurora-group.com/ boveridgecollege Bournemouth and Poole College , Poole 01202 205831 www.thecollege.co.uk Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/business-services Bright Scholar (BCS) Management Limited, Bournemouth 01202 423266 / 436578 www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd (KME), Dorchester 01305 215000 www.kmc.ac.uk PETA Limited, Portsmouth 02392 538700 www.peta.co.uk Skills & Learning Adult Community Education, Poole 01202 262316 www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk Solent University, Southampton 02382 013291 www.solent.ac.uk SWRAC, Wimborne 07841 784000 www.swrac.ac.uk The Bournemouth English Book Centre, Poole 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk Young Enterprise, Oxford 07918 564958 www.young-enterprise.org.uk

Electric Vehicle Charging Apollo Electric Car Chargers, Southampton 01962 790005 www.apollocarchargers.com

Electrical Services Drewlec Electrical Services, Bournemouth 01202 575757 www.drewittgroup.co.uk Purewell Electrical, Bournemouth 01202 484411 www.purewell.co.uk

Energy Efficiency Services Thermal & Acoustic Solutions Ltd, Christchurch 01202 487463 www.thermalacoustics.co.uk Utility Point Energy & Telecoms, Poole 03455 577878/03455 570055 www.utilitypoint.co.uk

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, Wimborne 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk Aish Technologies, Poole 01202 307082 www.aishtechnologies.com

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Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk avonwood developments, Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk Downhole Tools International Ltd, Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com iec Ltd, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk IS-Rayfast Ltd, Swindon 01793 439136 www.is-rayfast.com Lab21 Healthcare Ltd, Bridport 01308 421829 www.lab21.com Littlemore Scientific Engineering, Gillingham 01747 835550 www.elsec.co.uk Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.co.uk Moore International Ltd, Poole 01202 623393 www.mooreinternational.co.uk Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com Safi Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com Smiths Metal Centres Ltd, Verwood 01202 893755 www.smithmetal.com Spherea Test & Services Limited, Christchurch 01202 872800 www.spherea.com Tides Marine International Ltd, Poole 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Ultra Electronics ENERGY, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com

Event Management & Equipment BH Live, Bournemouth 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com Brighter Productions Ltd, Wimborne 01202 737848 www.brighter-productions.com Innovative Hire Ltd, Poole 01202 941068 www.innovativehire.co.uk Lashings World X1 Ltd, Ferndown 07846 947397 www.lashingsworld.com Marquee Elegance, Shillingstone 01202 746340/07971 781848 www.marqueeelegance.com Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com Sandpolo Ltd, Aldeburgh 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com UKSV, Ringwood 01425 480444 www.uksv.co.uk

Financial Services Apex CB Financial Planning, Poole 01202 622223 www.apexcb.com

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Archway Financial Solutions LLP, RINGWOOD 01425 600616 www.archwayfs.com Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, Poole 01202 676983 www.baggette.co.uk Bloom Finance Group CIC, Bournemouth 01202 914413, Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd, Poole 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk Business Cash Enabler, Bournemouth 07732 627085 www.businesscashenabler.co.uk Church House Investment Management, Sherborne 01935 382620 www.ch-investments.co.uk Creditplus, Poole 01202 684898 www.creditplus.co.uk First Capital Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk GPFM Financial Planners, Poole 07702 215986 www.gpfm.co.uk Homeline Mortgages Ltd, Poole 01202 937444 www.homelinemortgages.co.uk Ideal Financial Solutions, Poole 01202 916488 www.idealfinancialsolutions.co.uk Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Bournemouth 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.co.uk Lester Brunt Wealth Management, Wimborne Minster 01202 695801 www.lesterbrunt.co.uk Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, Poole 01202 718400 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com Moneycorp, South West London 02078 287000 www.moneycorp.com Mortgage Squared Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 313182 www.mortgagesquared.co.uk Peter Harding Wealth Management, Poole 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk Redwood Business Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 07702 098884 www.redwoodbusinessfinance.co.uk SG Financial Ltd, Poole 07775 710551 www.sg-financial.com/ Shrap, Bournemouth 07837 182494 www.shrap.co.uk Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Bournemouth 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk Teachers Building Society, Wimborne 01202 843500 www.teachersbs.co.uk Templar Financial Associates , Bournemouth 0345 9001298 www.templar-associates.co.uk The Lewis Workplace Pension Trust, Poole 01202 738650 www.lewismastertrust.co.uk The Mortgage Explorer, New Milton 01425 627511 www.brooklandscommercialfinance.com/ TheNonExec, Ringwood 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com

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Walker Wealth Management, Blandford Forum 01202 087499 www.leewalkerwm.co.uk WHIreland Wealth Management, Poole 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com Y-Not Finance, Ferndown 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk

Food & Drink ABP Yetminster, Yetminster 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com BV Dairy, Shaftesbury 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk Furleigh Estate, BRIDPORT 01308 488991 www.furleighestate.co.uk Hall & Woodhouse Ltd, Blandford St Mary 01258 452141 www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk Harlees Fish and Chips, Wimborne 01202 602524 www.harlees.co.uk Hincknowle Fruit Farm, Bridport 01308 488765, Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth 07458 022789 www.organix.com Rossi International Ltd, Wimborne 01258 857210 www.rossiinternational.co.uk Table Mates, Bournemouth 01202 434 555 www.bringbacklunch.co.uk The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Dorchester 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk The Watercress Company, Dorchester 01305 250875 www.thewatercresscompany.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors F C Douch & Son (Funerals), Wimborne 01202 882936 www.fcdouch.co.uk Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882134, oharafunerals.co.uk/

Furniture Custom World Dorset Ltd, Ferndown 01202 896816 www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk G P & J Baker Limited, Poole 01202 266999 www.gpjbaker.com

Graphic Design Creative Studios, Wareham 01929 551700 www.creative-studios.com

Green Energy Voltalia UK PLC, London W6 07989 494455 www.voltalia.com

Health Alchemy Health Clinic, Wimborne 01202 880136 www.alchemy-healthclinic.com Bioenergetics Systems Technology Group Ltd, Poole 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Christchurch 01202 473800 www.bridgehw.com BWT Physio, Poole 01202 749514 www.bwtphysio.co.uk DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Kestrel Medical Ltd, Broadstone 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com Liberty Private Care, Christchurch 01202 800494 www.libertyprivatecare.co.uk Livewell Dorset, Weymouth 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com

Health & Safety A3C (U.K.) Limited, Blandford Forum 07702 013198 www.a3c.co.uk CT Health and Safety, Broadstone 07956 074798 www.cthealthandsafety.com DoorTECH Safety Solutions , Ferndown 08458 385906 www.doortech.co.uk Quadrant Safety, Poole 01202 622391/07538900201 www.quadrantsafety.com Wessex Safety Services LLP, Bournemouth 07850 030791 www.wessexsafetyservices.co.uk

Holiday Parks Hoburne Ltd, Christchurch 01425 277661 www.hoburne.com West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Bridport 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk

Home Improvements KSG Painting and Decorating Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 540109 www.ksgpaintinganddecorating.co.uk Southern Softflow, Three Legged Cross 01202 828241 www.southernsoftflow.co.uk

Home Technology Living Home Technology , Poole 01202 775133 www.livinghometech.co.uk

Hotels & Conferencing Bournemouth Carlton, Bournemouth 03300 283411 www.bestwestern.co.uk Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch 01202 475111 www.captainsclubhotel.com Chewton Glen, New Milton 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa, Christchurch 01202 483434 www.christchurch-harbour-hotel.co.uk Crown Hotel, Blandford Forum 01258 456626 www.crownhotelblandford.co.uk Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Poole, Poole 01202 785570 www.hotelduvin.com Kingston Country Courtyard, Corfe Castle 01929 481066 www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk Minterne Estate, Dorchester 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk RNLI, Poole 03003 007654 www.rnli.org/college.

Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 204917 www.britanniahotels.com Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorchester 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com The Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com The Holiday Inn Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 291266 www.holidayinn.com The Kings Harbour Hotel, Christchurch 01202 588933 www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk The Lulworth Estate, Wareham 01929 400352 www.lulworth.com Village Hotel Bournemouth , Bournemouth 01202 416147 www.village-hotels.co.uk

HR Absolute Works Dorset, Bournemouth 01202 241763/07730 732124, Purple HR Ltd, Wimborne 01202 801047 www.purplehr.co.uk ViewHR Ltd, Ringwood 01425 205390 www.viewhr.co.uk

Import/Export Services EMONA PARTNERS LTD., Bournemouth 07961 094428 www.emonapartners.co.uk International Trade Matters, Bampton 01398 332881 www.internationaltradematters.com IST Supplies Ltd, Broadstone 01202 692775 www.ist-limited.com Silverline Enterprises LTD, Poole 01202 725500 www.silverline-enterprises.com Zentrade, Bournemouth 07903 237811 www.zentrade.co.uk

Insurance A -One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk Alan & Thomas Insurance Group, Poole 01202 754900 www.alan-thomas.co.uk All Insure Services Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 488879 www.allinsureservices.co.uk Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.stackhouse.co.uk Cornish Mutual, Truro 07970 224338/07814929262 www.cornishmutual.co.uk Coversure Insurance Services (Poole & Weymouth), Poole 01202 929141/01305 457202 www.coversure.co.uk/poole Finch Group Commercial Insurance Brokers, Poole 01202 759725 www.finchgroup.net Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707, Health-on-Line, Bournemouth 01202 057412 www.health-on-line.co.uk NFU Mutual Wessex, Wareham 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/wareham The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 518242 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com

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Interactive 3D & VR CentreVR Limited, Bournemouth 01202 878300 www.centrevr.co.uk Yooport, Christchurch 07393 284204 www.yooport.com

IT A B S Computer Systems Ltd, Poole 01202 770900 www.absgb.com Aura Technology Limited, Southampton 03333 208601 www.auratechnology.com C3IA Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 721123 www.c3iasolutions.co.uk CFA Trading (Refurbished Computers), Poole 0333 666 7771 www.refurbo.co.uk Chillblast, Poole 01202 068333 www.chillblast.com Dark Nebulae LTD, Bournemouth 01202 375079 www.darknebulae.net ENHANCED, Poole 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk Glitch IT Limited, Christchurch 01202 237996 www.glitch.services ITEC Connect Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk ITSB, Bournemouth 03300 881 335 www.itsupportbusiness.co.uk Juice Broadband, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com Netriver Systems Limited, Weymouth 02087 060995 www.netriver.co.uk QuoStar Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 0845 644 0331 www.quostar.com SecQuest Information Security Ltd, Wimborne 0345 19 31 337 www.secquest.co.uk Sense IT Support, Ringwood 01425 267267 www.sensesupport.co.uk Target IT Services, Bournemouth 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk Tech Wessex, Weymouth 01305 300320 www.techwessex.net TECHNEDs Investment LLP, Poole 03333 031047 www.techneds.co.uk The IT Department Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 316008 www.the-it-department.co.uk

Kitchen Design Curiel Kitchen Designs, Ferndown 01202 897332/07834 228129 www.curielkitchendesign.co.uk

Landscape Services Eazy Garden Ltd, Ferndown 01202 978373 www.eazygardenlimited.co.uk

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates Suttle Stone Quarries, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk

Laundry Service & Equipment Tech2Serv Ltd, Bournemouth 07917 542246 www.tech2serv.co.uk

Lifts Supply & Installation Bourne Lifts Ltd, Wimborne 01202 582923/07808 813804 www.bournelifts.co.uk

Local Authority BCP Council, Bournemouth 01202 454630 www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk Dorset Council, Dorchester 01305 221000 www.dorsetforyou.com Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership , Poole 01202 962719 www.dorsetlep.co.uk/invest-in-dorset/

Manufacturing A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Wimborne 01425 653367 www.connock.com A B Precision (Poole) Ltd, Poole 01202 665000 www.abprecision.co.uk Abbey Supply Co Ltd, Poole 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com Ability Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com AlfaTronix Ltd, Poole 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com Alltrista Plastics Limited, Christchurch 01202 483636 www.jadexinc.com Ashland ASI ISP Microcaps UK Ltd, Poole 01202 627352 www.ashland.com ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth)., Weymouth 01305 760760 www.asm.com BEST Fittings Ltd, Gillingham 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk BOFA International Ltd, Poole 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, Poole 01202 745104 www.balloffetdie.com C R Instruments ltd, Christchurch 01202 989822 www.crinstruments.co.uk C.C.Moore & Co Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, Wimborne 01202 796000 www.marine.cat.com CBRNergetics Ltd, Poole 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CDA Products Limited, Shaftesbury 01747 352999 www.cdaproducts.co.uk Confex Technology Ltd, Poole 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com Coty International BV, Bournemouth 01202 524141,

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Cygnus Instruments Ltd, Dorchester 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com Darlena Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk Denis Wick Products Ltd, Poole 01202 665100 www.deniswick.com Dometic Group Ltd, Blandford Forum 03446 260141 www.dometicgroup.com Electronic Technicians Ltd, Wimborne 01202 897722 www.etluk.co.uk Enovation Controls Ltd, Salisbury 01722 410055 www.enovationcontrols.eu Field International Limited, Poole 01202 676331 www.fieldinternational.com FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd, Dorchester 01305 213112 www.firestopltd.co.uk Flowbird Transport Limited, Poole 01202 339339 www.flowbird.group Focal Point Fires, Christchurch 01202 499330 www.focalpointfires.co.uk Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk Greens Combustion, Poole 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.com Hamworthy Combustion Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 662717 www.johnzinkhamworthy.com Hamworthy Heating Limited, Poole 01202 662500 www.hamworthy-heating.com Heatric Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 627084 www.heatric.com Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Poole 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, Poole 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com I C B Waterproofing, Poole 01202 785200 www.icb.uk.com I C Brindle & Co Ltd, Broadstone 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com Industrial Abrasives Ltd, Christchurch 01202 303362 www.indab.com Ishida Europe, Poole 01202 466300 www.ishidaeurope.com Kallo Foods Ltd, Camberley 01276 609000 www.kallo.com Kingpin Products Ltd, Poole 01202 662911 www.kingpinreels.com KVP EU Ltd, Beaminster 01308 867020 www.kvpvet.com Lillidale Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848456 www.lillidale.co.uk Lotek UK Ltd, Wareham 01929 552992 www.lotek.com Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Poole 01202 664040 www.lush.co.uk Magicard Ltd, Weymouth 01305 470000 www.magicard.com Magni Telescopic Handlers UK Ltd, Poole 01202 070279

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Marden Edwards Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com Neal’s Yard Remedies, Gillingham 01747 834665 www.nealsyardremedies.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Dorchester 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com Nexus Cooling Ltd, Poole 01202 250100 www.nexuscooling.co.uk Nunet Ltd, Ringwood 01202 821572 www.nunetsolutions.co.uk Oakmount Control Systems Ltd, Yeovil 07812 653583 www.oakmountcs.net/data Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk Physicool Ltd, Dorchester 07778 274265 www.physicool.co.uk Polyhose (UK) Ltd, Christchurch 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com Precision Acoustics Ltd, Dorchester 01305 264669 www.acoustics.co.uk Primetals Technologies Limited, Christchurch 01202 331000 www.primetals.com R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Mere 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com Rowland Sandwith Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882323 www.h-h-hancock.co.uk S K C Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480188 www.skcltd.com Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited, Sturminster Newton 07743 877690 www.sargassoworldwide.com Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com Siemens Traffic Mobility, Poole 01202 782000 www.siemenstraffic.com Sigma-Aldrich, Poole 0800 717181 www.merckgroup.com Solentim Ltd, Wimborne 01202 798510 www.solentim.com Sontronics, Poole 01202 722583 www.sontronics.com Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com Sunseeker International, Poole 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com Superior Seals Limited, Wimborne 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.com Tecan Ltd , Weymouth 01305 765432 www.tecan.co.uk Thompson Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 647827 www.thompson-valves.com Time & Data Systems International Ltd, Poole 01202 723535 www.tdsi.co.uk Trimetals Limited, Blandford Forum 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk Vapormatic UK Limited, Exeter 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com Wessex Filters Ltd, Poole 01202 671671

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Motoring Sales & Servicing

WRES Ltd, Poole 01202 674480 www.wres-welding.co.uk Wyndham Page Ltd, Poole 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com

Bionanovate Limited, Poole 01202 695999 www.bionanovate.com Breeze Volkswagen, Poole 01202 713000 www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk

Marine Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd., Poole 08453 899462 www.fireboy-xintex.com

Dorset Sports Cars Ltd, Wimborne 01202 825911 www.dorsetsportscars.co.uk

Marketing PR & Web Developers

Hendy Group, Eastleigh 023 8024 2616 www.hendy.co.uk/

Alight Media, London W1D 07801 845414 www.alightmedia.com Aylesworth Fleming, Bournemouth 01202 295723 www.afagency.co.uk B4B Marketing, Poole 01202 684400 www.b4b.co.uk Biddable Media Consultancy, Poole 07951 448452 www.biddablemediaconsultancy.co.uk BWR Web Design, Bournemouth 07752 444377 www.bwrwebdesign.com Caron Khan Consultancy, Bournemouth 07967 524578 www.caronkhan.co.uk Darren Northeast PR Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk Digital Storm Limited, Bournemouth 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk Insightful UX Ltd, Poole 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk Intergage Ltd, Poole 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk Key Digital Agency Ltd, Dorchester 01305 542000 www.key.digital Motley.co.uk, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk Uprated, Bournemouth 01202 559887 www.uprated.com We Are 778 Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 778800 www.weare778.com

Media & Film Dorset Biz News Ltd, Poole 07838 858228 www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Global, Fareham 01489 587610 www.global.com Global Brand Communications, Bournemouth 01202 727070 www.discoverglobal.co.uk Image Republic Ltd, Wimborne 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.co.uk The Blackmore Vale, Wells 01258 472572 www.theblackmorevale.co.uk Wave 105, Fareham 01489 481057 www.wave105.com

Mediation HBL Mediation, Poole 07944 669389,

Motivational Speaker & Trainer Peter Radford Speaker, Sturminster Newton 07884 946219/ 01258820897 www.peterradfordspeaker.com

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E T S Truck & Van, Poole 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk

Marshall BMW/MINI, Bournemouth 01202 535535 www.marshallbournemouthbmw.co.uk OKO Global LLP, Tiverton 02078 703156 www.oko.com Poole Audi, Poole 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk Star Tech Ltd, Poole 01202 694758 www.star-tech.co.uk Volvo Cars Poole, Poole 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk

Notary Services Paul Wintle Notary Public, Bournemouth 01202 267818 www.notarypublicpoole-pwintle.com

Office Furniture Osmond Ergonomics, Wimborne 01202 850550 www.ergonomics.co.uk

Office Supplies Ace Office Environments Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 240000 www.aceoffice.co.uk

Patents & Trademarks IP Consult, Swanage 01929 421925 www.ipconsult.co.uk

Pharmaceutical PHARMAQ Ltd, Fordinbridge 01425 656081 www.pharmaq.no

Photographer Andrew Plant Photography & Video, Wimborne 01202 886375 www.andrewplantphotography.com Anna Klesse Photography, Poole 07873 251863 www.annaklesse.com SKC Photography, Wareham 01929 551788 www.skcphotography.co.uk

Printing Services & Supplies C M P Printing Limited, Poole 01202 739993 www.cmp-uk.com The Minster Press, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk The Print Agency, Wimborne 01202 872777 www.theprintagency.com Xerocad Limited, Ferndown 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk

Property Management Estatesman, Sherborne 01935 319777, GH Property Management Ltd, Eastleigh 03453 080988 www.gh-propertymanagement.co.uk

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Removals & Storage

ASN Capital, Bournemouth 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com Basepoint Centres Limited, Bourenmouth 01202 331700 www.basepoint.co.uk D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com James Drewitt & Son Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 575757 www.drewittgroup.co.uk Move On Sales and Lettings, Poole 01202 711169 www.moveonrentals.com

BH Storage Limited t/a easyStorage, Poole 01202 932299 www.easystorage.com

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants Deep South Media Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 534487 www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk Finger on the Pulse Research Ltd, Wells 01425 615024 www.fotpresearch.com Liz Lean PR, Poole 01202 701828 www.lizleanpr.co.uk Perceptions Marketing Solutions, Weymouth 07739 582608 www.perceptionsuk.co.uk

Publications IMS Group, Bournemouth 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk LOCALiQ, Bournemouth 01202 554601 www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/dorsetecho. co.uk Pulford Publicity Ltd (inc. Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs), Ferndown 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk

Recruitment Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974 429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk Bijou Recruitment, Bournemouth 07941 319420 www.bijourecruitment.com Hardy Recruitment, Poole 01202 232520 www.hardyrecruitment.com Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com Oyster Recruitment Limited, Poole 03333 443034 www.oyster-recruitment.co.uk REED Specialist Recruitment, Bournemouth 01202 585585, reedglobal.com Rubicon Recruitment Group, Poole 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk Sheridan Maine Recruitment Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 970970 www.sheridanmaine.com TeamJobs, Poole 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk The Work Shop, Ringwood 01425 489393 www.thework-shop.co.uk

Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd, Christchurch 01202 578581 www.leatherbarrows.co.uk Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited, Poole 01202 681 397 www.maidmans.com Store & Secure Self Storage, Bournemouth 01202 520220 www.storeandsecure.co.uk

Retail Beales Department Store, Poole, . www.beales.co.uk Brewery Square, Dorchester 01305 267777 www.brewerysquare.com Dacombes of Wimborne, Wimborne 01202 882615 www.dacombesofwimborne.com New Look Retailers LTD, Weymouth 01305 765000 www.newlook.com Party Boutique, Bournemouth 01202 941229 www.partyboutiqueuk.com Tech Tent LTD, Poole 01202 676199 www.postsnap.com The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole 01202 673906 www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk The Paddock Pantry Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 473336 www.thepaddockpantry.co.uk Watt to Wear Ltd, Wiveliscombe 01984 622010 www.watt-to-wear.co.uk

Retail & Commercial Interiors Creative Retail Solutions, Poole 01202 233088 www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk Kiwi Design, Verwood 01202 822634 www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Vanguard Security Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.co.uk

Serviced Offices Bayside Business Centre Ltd, Poole 01202 282042 www.baysidebusinesscentre.co.uk BizSpace Poole & Christchurch, Poole 01202 853100/01202 031087 www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/poole

Signage Signs Express Bournemouth, Christchurch 01202 797239 www.signsexpress.co.uk/branch/ bournemouth

Social Media Agency Soul Motion, Verwood 07957 805108 www.soulmotionmedia.com South Coast Social Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 985022 www.southcoastsocial.com

Software/ Cloud Services Chittak, Bournemouth 01202 611711 www.chittak.co.uk Dorset Creative, Bournemouth 01202 237899 www.dorsetcreative.com KFA Connect, Ringwood 01425 484445 www.kfa.co.uk Provulo, Ringwood 07503 267160 www.provulo.com Servana Managed Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 026522 www.servanamanaged.com Solweb Ltd, Ferndown Industrial Estate 01202 232846 www.solweb.co.uk Spyrosoft Ltd, Ferndown 01202 862311, https://spyro-soft.com/

Solicitors Barker Brettell LLP, Southampton 02380 336970 www.barkerbrettell.co.uk

Security

Battens Solicitors Ltd, Dorchester 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk

Smart Homeworks, Bournemouth 01202 309503 www.smarthomeworks.co.uk

Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, Poole 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk

Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk Frettens LLP, Christchurch 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk Humphries Kirk, Wareham 01305 251007 www.hklaw.eu Laceys Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 557256 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk Lester Aldridge LLP, Bournemouth 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com Matthew and Matthew, Bournemouth 01202 437179 www.mm4law.co.uk Paris Smith LLP, Southampton 023 8048 2482 www.parissmith.co.uk Preston Redman LLP, Bournemouth 01202 292424 www.prestonredman.co.uk Scott Walby LLP, Wimborne 01202 888300 www.scott-walby.com Steele Raymond LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204598 www.steeleraymond.co.uk Stowe Family Law LLP, Christchurch 01202 113664 www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/offices/ bournemouth Trethowans, Bournemouth 01202 338585 www.trethowans.com

Sports & Leisure AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk Bowl Central, Bournemouth 01202 093000 www.bowlcentral.co.uk Dorset County Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 553790 www.grosvenorcasinos.com Hoburne Golf, Verwood 01202 814088 www.hoburnegolf.com Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness.co.uk/

Recycling & Waste Eco-Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Christchurch 01202 593601 www.thisiseco.co.uk W & S Waste Management Ltd, Poole 01202 675564 www.wsrecycling.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Land & Wave, Swanage 01929 423031 www.landandwave.co.uk

Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 941040 www.crystalcleartelecom.co.uk

Ouch Training Team Ltd, Wimborne 01202 880999 www.ouchtraining.co.uk

Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com

ElemenTel, Romsey 0330 024 8998 www.elementel.co.uk

Performance People Ltd, Poole 07968 416466 www.performancepeople.org

Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier), Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk

Grapevine (Telecoms & IT), Poole 01202 644434 www.grapevine.uk.com

Unicorn Training, Bournemouth 01202 306050 www.theaccessgroup.com

Phones 4 Business Limited, Bournemouth 01202 705030 www.phones4business.com

Transport & Logistics

Rockley Watersports Ltd, Poole 01202 677272 www.rockleywatersports.com

Katharine Cleall Travel Counsellors for Business., Ringwood 01202 802166 www.tctravelmanagement.co.uk/katharine. cleall Prestige Holidays, Ringwood 01425 484007 www.prestigeholidays.co.uk

Utilities D&A Procurement Ltd, Bournemouth 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk

Stonemasons

Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Blandford 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com

Bournemouth Swanage Motor Road & Ferry Co, Swanage 01929 450203 www.sandbanksferry.co.uk

Hoare Banks Stonemasons, Bournemouth 01202 397231 www.hoarebanks.co.uk

VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net

Brittany Ferries, Poole 08712 440411 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk

Town Planning Consultants

Channel Seaways Ltd, Poole 01481 723400 www.channelseaways.co.uk

Dorset Car and Van Leasing, Poole 01202 821354 www.dorsetcarleasing.uk

John Pipe Limited, Poole 01202 715888 www.johnpipe.co.uk

Vehicle Rental

Portman Stone Limited, Christchurch 01202 484340 www.portmanstone.com

EDAS, Poole 01202 612890 www.edasuk.org.

Chapman Lily Planning Ltd, Wareham 01929 553818 www.clplanning.co.uk Intelligent Land, Ferndown 01202 570471 www.intel-land.com

Team Building

Training

Joseph Allnatt Centres LTD, Swanage 01929 421075 www.allnatt.co.uk

Arena4Finance, Wimborne 01202 849691 www.arena4finance.co.uk Aspire Training Team, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk Aspire4Business, Poole 07802 322828 www.aspire4business.com Exalt Training Ltd, Wareham 07889 502247 www.exalt-training.com Locomotivation, Poole 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk Micro Nav Limited, Bournemouth 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk

Support Agencies

Telecommunications 4Com plc, Bournemouth 03304 444444 www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk City Fibre Holding Ltd, Bournemouth 02035 100602 www.cityfibre.com

Utilities 4 Less Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 800200 www.u4luk.com

Vehicle Leasing

Abacus Vehicle Hire - Horton Commercials, Wimborne 01202 877790 www.abacusvanhire.co.uk U-Drive, Poole 01202 747275 www.u-drive.co.uk

More Bus / Excelsior Coaches, Poole 01202 338420 www.morebus.co.uk Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk

Windows & Double Glazing

Raven Logistics, Poole 01202 800539 www.a1elitecourierservices.co.uk

Dorset Windows Ltd, Wimborne 01202 825225 www.dorsetwindows.com

Yellow Buses, Bournemouth 01202 636046 www.yellowbuses.co.uk

Workwear

Travel Ally Case Travel Counsellors for Leisure., Bournemouth 01202 375180 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/ally.case Condor Ferries Ltd, Poole 03456 091030 www.condorferries.com

Site Safety Limited, Wimborne 01202 870555 www.sitesafetylimited.co.uk The Embroidery Barn, Dorchester 01305 251659 www.theembroiderybarn.co.uk Tower Supplies, Poole 01202 718000 www.towersupplies.com

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