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DORSET DORSET BUSINESS BUSINESS FOCUS FOCUS / WELCOME / NEWS very warm welcome to the first edition of Dorset Business Focus, the new business magazine from Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Our new monthly magazine, for businesses across Dorset, will cover business news, celebrate success, provide information and advice on key business topics and discuss the issues that are important to our business community.

Dorset is home to many incredible businesses across the county. Many of these businesses are well known names and leaders within their respective sectors. Conversely sometimes these businesses are relatively unknown and operating quietly, whilst achieving incredible success through innovation and use of technology. We want to tell the stories of businesses across the county in all sectors and celebrate the talent and entrepreneurial skills of businesses and their teams. We will also be discussing the issues that are important to businesses; the economic and political climate, our future relationship with the EU and the rest of the world and our ability to trade internationally. We’ll be bringing

Contents 04 Dorset LEP’s Loan Scheme Is Seeking New Projects To Support Local Economic Growth In Dorset 05 British Chambers Of Commerce Sets Out Concerns To Prime Minister Ahead Of Publication Of Immigration White Paper 06 British Business Says No To No-Deal 11 Make Your Ideas Happen 12 Joined Up Thinking For Students Through Employability Skills Workshops 14 Actisense Protects Itself and Clients Against Cyber Attack with New Government Scheme 18 Blue Sky Thinking For Business Owners 22 Gateway Dorset

25 Poole Photographer Wins Three Silver Awards

38 Record-breaking £25,000 Raised For YMCA Bournemouth

27 Apprentices are promoted to Peer Mentors

39 Digital Storm Reflect On 2018

30 & 33 New Members 34 Swing Needed In Dorset’s ‘Dinosaur Tail’ 35 The Dolphin Shopping Centre Reflects On A Successful 2018 36 Bournemouth & Poole College Sees High Demand For Digital Marketer Apprenticeship

40 International Trade 42 Productivity Boost For Poole Firm Moore International 44 Networking – how does it make you feel? 51 Events And Training 52 & 53 Social Calendar 55 - 62 Dorset Business Directory

Ian Girling

Chief Executive Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Welcoming The New President In 2019 Liz Willingham talks about what gives her the right to be your president.

How To Create An Authentic Live Brand Experience Dorset Chamber brought in new brand communications partner Global for a fresh approach to create an emotive live brand experience.

Funding On Offer For International Trade Training New training courses are being held in early 2019 by the Dorset Chamber to help businesses succeed in international trade.

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you the latest information and advice from the British Chambers of Commerce, who continue to fight the corner for UK businesses at the highest levels in Westminster and Whitehall. We hope you enjoy reading Dorset Business Focus. As always, we are always open to new ideas and suggestions, and if there’s anything you’d like to see featured in this magazine, please get in touch. It’s going to be an interesting year – here’s to some stability and clarity for business and we call on Government to unite and do the very best for UK businesses as we exit the EU.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / NEWS

Dorset LEP’s Loan Scheme Is Seeking New Projects To Support Local Economic Growth In Dorset Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking new projects for its Growing Places Fund – a repayable loan scheme that encourages innovation, increased productivity, jobs and housing creation within Dorset.

unded by central are invited to submit their projects to has already benefitted from the government, the £9.7 Growing Places Fund. scheme is Field International Ltd, million loan scheme is Jim Stewart, Chair Dorset LEP said: which provides world class Turnkey designed to unlock capital “Successful allocation of the Growing Design & Manufacturing solutions for projects which have a Places Fund has already been used to the aerospace and defence industry. significant economic unblock much needed employment The company secured a £2,315,000 impact and can quickly deliver tangible land in east, west and north Dorset. Growing Places loan which has economic outcomes. safeguarded 50 jobs in Successful allocation of the Growing The fund is used where Poole and allowed for businesses are unable to the creation of a further Places Fund has already been used to access alternative funding 10 jobs including some mechanisms for viable unblock much needed employment land apprenticeship positions. schemes. This will deliver Richard Marples, economic growth and support in east, west and north Dorset Global Business Dorset LEP’s strategic Development Director, objectives. We are now encouraging small and Field International said: “The net result The Growing Places Fund still medium-sized businesses to get in of getting the loan from the Dorset has money available to loan. Private contact with Dorset LEP to see if they LEP is that it’s helped us grow our sector businesses and public sector are eligible for a loan.” business, created opportunities as organisations operating in Dorset A Dorset-based company that we leave the EU and at the same time 4

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provided advanced engineering jobs for Dorset.” Ian Girling, Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry added: “This offers Dorset businesses a great funding opportunity. We’ve seen some fascinating new projects go forward under the scheme and I would urge any business seeking funding to look at the scheme.

Businesses that are interested to learn more about the fund or would like to speak to Dorset LEP to inquire whether their project may be eligible for this loan should visit dorsetlep.co.uk/delivery/localdelivery-the-growing-places-fund/ @DorsetChamber

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British Chambers Of Commerce Sets Out Concerns To Prime Minister Ahead Of Publication Of Immigration White Paper Dear Prime Minister

The British Chambers of Commerce has today written to members of your cabinet to set out the concerns of our members in relation to the growing skills shortage in the UK and how changes to immigration post-Brexit may exacerbate this situation. We do so because this is an issue that affects businesses of all shapes and sizes, across all sectors, and it is therefore imperative that the leaders of a broad range of government departments understand the implications of the emerging migration policy for business and for the UK economy. Civic businesses across the chamber network are committed to investing in home-grown skills, and we are pleased to be working closely with the government on reforms to technical education, particularly around T-levels and apprenticeships. We were delighted when the government announced reforms to technical education, putting them on a par with academic routes. We believe that this will go a long way to ensuring that the UK skills base grows over the next few years. The government must recognise, however, that there is no overnight solution to resolving the skills crisis. Investing in skills must go hand in hand with the ability of employers to recruit quickly and easily from

abroad when they can demonstrate that, despite their best efforts, they are unable to recruit from the local and wider labour market. Member companies, of all sizes, across all sectors and in every region of the UK, rely on the skills and labour of EEA workers to fill vacancies when they are unable to recruit at home. Businesses across all sectors are extremely concerned about their ability to fill lower-skilled job vacancies post-Brexit. The social care sector, for example, consists of 17% foreign nationals, and last year there were 90,000 unfilled vacancies. At a time when the UK population is ageing, and we need more people to fill these roles, we know there are not enough home-grown workers to ensure a steady supply of labour for these jobs. Dramatic restrictions on immigration for lower-skilled workers would be disastrous, as would a system that massively increases the cost to business of employing overseas workers. If the government is to create a post-Brexit immigration system that works for all business, all regions and the wider economy, there are a number of fundamental concerns that require urgent attention. The future immigration system should reflect the importance of low-skilled labour to UK businesses and include a flexible route for businesses to access EEA low-skilled workers on a permanent and

seasonal basis. The new system should be sensitive to sectoral pressures and skills shortages to ensure that vital sectors, such as health and social care, are able to easily access the skills and talent that they need once they have demonstrated that they are unable to hire locally. The Shortage Occupation List should be expanded to include medium-skilled job roles. The SOL should also include lower-skilled roles where there is evidence of a national shortage and where it is sensible to recruit from outside of the UK. Business needs skills at all levels. Our civic businesses are at the forefront when it comes to developing the skills base of the workforce - but there is, and always will be, a need for UK employers to seek talent at all levels from across the world to grow our businesses and their economic contribution. This also requires sensitivity to different local labour markets across the UK where an arbitrary ÂŁ30K salary threshold will hurt businesses across the board.

Yours sincerely,

Adam Marshall Director-General

The British Chambers of Commerce have raised serious concerns with Government regarding the skills shortages we face, the impact of this on UK businesses and the implications of postBrexit policy. In this letter to the Prime Minister, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce Adam Marshall sets out his concerns and urges the Government to implement an immigration policy that helps businesses access skilled workers from overseas.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BREXIT

As an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce, we are constantly pushing politicians to work together to secure the best deal in the interest of UK businesses. This joint statement from the five leading national business organisations was issued on 19th December 2018 to mark 100 days until our official departure from the EU.

British Business Says No To No-Deal T

he UK’s five leading business groups, representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United Kingdom employing millions of people, today unite and call on politicians to prevent a disorderly ‘nodeal’ Brexit on 29th March. “Businesses have been watching in horror as politicians have focused on factional disputes rather than practical steps that business needs to move forward. The lack of progress in Westminster means that the risk of a ‘nodeal’ Brexit is rising. Businesses of all sizes are reaching the point of no return, with many now putting in place contingency plans that are a significant drain of time and money. Firms are pausing or diverting investment that should be boosting productivity, innovation, jobs and pay into stockpiling goods or materials, diverting cross border trade and moving offices, factories and therefore jobs and tax revenues out of the UK. While many companies are actively preparing for a ‘no deal’ scenario, there are also hundreds of thousands who have yet to start – and cannot be expected to be ready in such a short space of time. “All this activity stems from the growing risk of leaving the EU on 29th March without a deal. With just 100 days to go, the suggestion that ‘no-deal’ can be ‘managed’ is not a credible proposition. Businesses would face massive new customs costs and tariffs. Disruption at ports could destroy carefully built supply chains. From broadcasters, to insurance 6

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“This is not where we should be.” brokers, to our financial services - the UK’s world-leading services sector will be needlessly disadvantaged, and many professional qualifications will be unrecognised across the EU. UK and EU nationals working abroad will be left in deep uncertainty about their future. As a result of the lack of progress, the Government is understandably now in a place where it must step up no-deal planning, but it is clear there is simply not enough time to prevent severe dislocation and disruption in just 100 days.

“This is not where we should be. “The responsibility to find a way forward now rests directly with 650 MPs in Parliament. Nobody wants to prolong the uncertainty, but everyone must remember that businesses and communities need time to adapt to future changes. As the UK’s leading business groups, we are asking MPs from all parties to return to their constituencies over Christmas and talk to their local business communities. We hope that they will listen and remember that when they return to Parliament, the future course of our economy will be in their hands.”

Dr Adam Marshall, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce

Mike Cherry OBE, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses

Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General, Confederation of British Industry

Stephen Martin, Director General, Institute of Directors

Stephen Phipson CBE, Chief Executive, EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / PRESIDENTS COLUMN

Well my ‘presidential’ year has officially started! It really does sound rather grand. Ian and his team at the Chamber run the show brilliantly and make the every day happen for our members. My bit comes in as ultimate flag waver, sounding board, Pied Piper, momentum builder, idea generator, initiative driver, and general advocate for Dorset businesses. It goes without saying that I’m really looking forward to driving forward all of these aspects.

hat gives me the right to be your Chamber’s President? You may fairly ask. I’ve been a member of Dorset Chamber for the lifespan of my business, Liz Lean PR, which I established 20 years ago. I have always felt it important to be a member and I have benefited enormously from it; as with all these things, you get out what you put in. And I have met a wonderful community of engaging and talented business people over the years, which has developed a close network for my business as a result. I joined the board two years ago and was thrilled when I was asked to consider the threeyear process to become president. It is a privilege that I certainly don’t take lightly and I have pledged to focus on a few key areas this year, which I hope will resonate with our members. Supporting young people entering the workplace is key to our future as a vibrant economy. I aim to continue the good work of last year’s president, Paul Tansey, with the inception of the Careers Fair. Anything we can do to nurture our young people and provide them with opportunities in the workplace is close to my heart, as is making Dorset Chamber relevant, welcoming and accessible to our many talented young entrepreneurs. We are fortunate to have an increasing number of hard working and innovative people enter the business community and I am keen to ensure they are an intrinsic part of Dorset Chamber moving forward. Another area I hope to focus on is the mental health and wellbeing of our business people. The workplace is as stressful as it’s ever been. The last recession took its toll, dragging on so long, and the government turmoil ever since has been relentless. To be good leaders and to support our teams we also need to be fit and well, mentally and physically. Being open about when we feel flat shouldn’t be judged negatively and I’d like to think the warm and nurturing environment of Dorset Chamber and its team is the perfect platform for support. Creativity and the arts is an outlet which works for me when I need a boost and encouraging increased opportunities for Dorset to shine culturally, on a UK-wide stage, is important to me. As the local authorities merge, we must use the momentum of a more connected community to position Dorset as a cultural centre of excellence. This is a sure way to attract the talent we need from other towns and cities and to start chipping away at the skills

shortage across industries, particularly in the creative sector. My team and I are proud to be a part of the vibrant scene we have here and it is key that Dorset Chamber is seen as relevant to those in the creative industries. I’d like to see membership increase from this sector and I’ll be finding out what could make that happen. I welcome your ideas and thoughts on anything raised here. I prefer working as a team; many minds are better than one. It will, no doubt, be like any year ahead, with its ups (70th anniversary celebrations!) and its potential downs (yes we are heading deeper into Brexit zone) but I will be alongside the Chamber team rooting for our members and doing what we can to support throughout.

I have always felt it important to be a member and I have benefited enormously from it; as with all these things, you get out what you put in

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / DORSET BUSINESS AWARDS

It was essential that what we created felt real and genuine, organic and relevant to the Dorset business community

How To Create An Authentic Live Brand Experience The Dorset Business Awards (DBA) 2018 was a resounding success. Dorset Chamber brought in new brand communications partner Global for a fresh approach to create an emotive live brand experience. We speak to Darren Mooney, Creative Director at Global about their involvement. This was the first time you have worked with the DBAs, how did you tackle the brief? Dorset Chamber were very clear as to what they wanted to achieve this year, they wanted to create an emotive visual experience across the awards programme. Global’s ethos is to “adventure” which is why we took them out of their comfort zone, got creative and took risks. This was key to our collaboration, as we felt compelled to push their creative boundaries at all points. When we were asked to support the awards, we knew that it was the biggest business event in the region, its scale and production are comparable to the sort of events that you would be attending in London. It was therefore essential for us to deliver a truly immersive experience for the Dorset business community that echoed that of a world class concert, a visual spectacle that would be remembered for a long time to come. How important was it to get the key messaging right? The awards are about businesses and businesses are about the people within them, Stuart asked us to create a concept that captured the key message ‘Together We Succeed’. It was critical that this message was heard, the awards were inclusive and that notable businesses were recognised with their success stories seen. 10

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The tone of voice of the DBAs was also critical. If a brand suddenly deviates and communicates as anyone else, they would become unauthentic and unbelievable as a brand. It was therefore vital for Dorset Chamber to stick to their values, message and tone of voice in all communications: especially at the DBAs where you are literally face-to-face with your audience. To highlight that we are stronger working together than in isolation is an important message that had to be reinforced at every touch point and very poignant during the current political climate. We didn’t just have to make a great first impression, but a lasting impression to continue the conversation beyond the event. What was your approach in delivering this brand experience? The overall audience is huge so it’s crucial that we delivered a brand experience of the highest quality for all concerned. Our aim was to stir genuine positive feelings about the awards. These emotions are directly associated with a brand so they play a vital part in shaping the conversation. If we execute this right, the brand gets amplified further. It was essential that what we created felt real and genuine, organic and relevant to the Dorset business community. Our strategy was to ensure we put the /company/dorset-chamber/

finalists and guests at the centre of the event. The visuals we created put faces to the names of the finalists, telling their real stories. This was key to inspire and resonate with the audience. Our collaboration with Brighter Productions was also essential. This is because we had to have a clear understanding of what assets they required for the event. Once they had put all our creative together for the production, it was seamless and as you would expect they gave us a first-class production. What is your takeaway from the whole experience? We keep getting contacted a lot about the Dorset Business Awards and there is no doubt that this project has been good for our profile and our business. We are hearing a lot of people say that it was the personal nature of the awards they loved, so we are extremely proud of what we have achieved and enjoyed the collaboration with Dorset Chamber. The awards are important to us and Dorset. To have such an event, showcasing our business community to the rest of the UK is something we shouldn’t underestimate. Global are a full service creative brand communications agency base in Bournemouth. www.discoverglobal.co.uk T/ 01202 727070

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / MARKETING SPOTLIGHT

Make Your Ideas Happen Ideas and new ventures are the lifeblood of any business and the very things that get businesses and individuals excited. I’m still waiting to meet someone who says, “I’m so excited to be doing what we did last year again.” Those who know me will know that I am not one for making excuses when it comes to getting new ideas off the ground. So whether your idea is a new business venture, a new proposition or a way of working - I have pulled together some simple suggestions for making these happen.

There’s no such thing as a crazy idea - whether you are looking at x10 growth to your existing business or beginning a start-up from home. Look to stretch your idea beyond the point where you think that it becomes unfeasible. Then look at what you would need in place to make the “crazy idea” work. Break this down into steps that allow you to start the path to your idea - with every decision keep the end game in mind.

Don’t know something? Ask your audience - just like in “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” - your audience is there, ask them anything you need to know, as generally people do like to share their opinions (especially online). Use free survey tools, polls, or just simple conversations. Getting feedback from as few as 8 people can give the same results as surveying 100s. You are not expected to know everything.

Use experts wisely - you will need help, work out quickly where that is. Create a defined brief

Have a timetable and stick to it - don’t give yourself stretch targets or targets that need 100% commitment. You will have the day to day to deal with as well. So break your objectives into 90-day blocks and assess your progress every 30 days. Make your objectives achievable and make sure you get them done (no need for excuses).

Do it yourself where you can - getting a new idea out there needs to be quick. Don’t hunker away for months planning and tweaking. Get it out for the lowest cost you can and start learning how you can improve in a real life scenario.

Use experts wisely - you will need help; work out quickly where that is. Create a defined brief to whoever is supporting you and hold them accountable for the progress. Don’t expect third parties to be the “hero” - that’s you. Their expertise will help build the rocket, but you’re the astronaut. It’s your livelihood at stake not theirs.

Be honest - would you buy your idea? You need to be fully invested that you would and that others will do too. This passion should translate into all your communications. Make sure “hope” isn’t in the plan.

Be prepared for lots of failures - “fails” can come in many guises, but they are there to help you learn and adapt your offering. Communicate regularly with your audience, encourage feedback and tweaks, let your customers drive your business forwards.

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Phone a friend (lots of them) - continuing the theme, there is a reason that “phone a friend” is the last option used on the show - people would rather talk to strangers about their business than close colleagues or loved ones. Talk to those you trust, share your thoughts and concerns. They could give you a new perspective and even help you succeed.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / YOUNG CHAMBER

Joined Up Thinking For Students Through Employability Skills Workshops Young Chamber and Young Enterprise team up for Dorset’s young people supported by JPMorgan Chase Foundation

econdary school students in Dorset are benefiting from a new partnership between Dorset Chamber’s Young Chamber Programme and Young Enterprise to help with the delivery of Young Enterprise’s newly launched, innovative Employability Skills DASH (Dorset and South Hants) programme. Funded by a two-year grant from Dorset Chamber Platinum Business Partner member J.P. Morgan, provided through the JPMorgan Chase Foundation which has a key focus on supporting people to achieve better employment and skills outcomes, DASH is providing 1,800 students across 25 schools in Dorset and South Hampshire with a 12-hour Employability Masterclass, at no cost to schools. J.P. Morgan has a Technology & Operations centre in Bournemouth with a strong history of community engagement with partners such as Dorset Young Enterprise. Over the past 10 years, the two organisations have collaborated on a number of community development and education-based initiatives in the Bournemouth and Poole area. As a result of the programme, students will be better prepared and make more informed decisions on their future careers; new relationships will be formed between schools and local employers; young people will have an increased awareness of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) sector employment opportunities; and apprenticeship offers promoted. Hannah Cook, Area Manager at Young Enterprise who is leading the DASH Programme said: “Volunteers play a significant part in the delivery of the programme, bringing real world 12

experiences into the classroom to benefit students. As part of Dorset Chamber, Young Chamber works with schools and has the ability to identify and contact additional volunteers from a variety of sectors across the Chamber’s membership to support DASH. We are keen to attract volunteer support from as many wide and varied backgrounds, job roles and routes to success as possible so students have a full range of people in business to speak with. Young Chamber has already played a key role in widening our pool of volunteers, as well as taking part in DASH sessions.” Split across four sessions, the 12-hour masterclass in each school builds students’ confidence, enhances their communication, team work,

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planning and leadership skills, and provides an insight into business and employment life, especially among ‘in-demand’ sectors such as STEM. The delivery is followed up by further real-world experience via workplace visits and work placements. The programme culminates each year with a ‘key competencies’ event where students will have the opportunity to ‘match’ their skills with the employability skills demanded by local employers. Gary Ford, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan, Bournemouth said, “J.P. Morgan firmly believes that all members of our local communities should have a chance to take part in and benefit from the wider economy. As the way that people work and the types of jobs available are transforming, now more than ever it’s crucial that young people, particularly those who may need more support, are able to make informed choices about their future careers. We are proud to be supporting the DASH project and excited to see the project have a positive impact on the lives of local young people.”

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Dorset Chamber’s Chief Executive, Ian Girling, said: “We were really impressed that the DASH Programme is designed to help schools meet the benchmarks set by Government, whilst giving an excellent programme for students to learn and improve on the key skills employers are looking for. We are delighted with this partnership between Young Enterprise and Young Chamber and the collaborative nature of this project which reflects the wider careers landscape in Dorset.” Employee volunteers for DASH do not need any prior experience working with students and all materials are provided, with all the masterclass sessions led by a Young Enterprise expert. Volunteers are welcome to participate in one or more sessions / one or more schools and will work with small groups of 5 or 6 students at a time. To find out more about volunteering for DASH or other Young Chamber initiatives, please email Hannah Cook hannah.cook@y-e.org.uk or Joan Senior joan.senior@dcci.co.uk

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New Recruitment Initiative For IT Students Actisense Protects Itself And Clients Against Cyber Attack with New Government Scheme Actisense, the multi-award winning marine electronics specialists, based in Poole, receives independently verified certification for high level of cyber security

oole-based Actisense, the multi-award winning marine electronics specialists, has been independently assessed and certified for its cyber security through a Government-backed scheme run by the National Cyber Security Centre. They have received the highest level of certification demonstrating they have met stringent requirements relating to five technical control themes. This is good news for them and for their customers. Phil Whitehurst, Actisense CEO, said: “Actisense is a global brand. We operate internationally and have distributors and clients in countries from Iceland to New Zealand. Much of our communication and trade is conducted online and is therefore vulnerable to attack. It’s absolutely essential, therefore, that we take every possible step to protect ourselves and our clients. Cyber Essentials really helps ensure we are doing that.” Cyber Essentials is a simple programme that gives protection against a wide variety of the most common cyber attacks such as hacking – breaking into and taking over someone else’s internet devices, a common problem with emails and social media; phishing – tricking users into installing or executing a malicious threat; and password guessing: all things which can cause havoc to personal and business computer systems. Since 2014, any company wishing to bid for central government contracts involving the handling of sensitive and personal information or the provision of certain technical products and services, requires Cyber Essentials Certification. In addition, the introduction of stringent new GDPR requirements last year, means every company, irrespective of size or industry sector, needs to be far more aware of how they use and protect their data. Cyber Essentials is an extremely good starting point for this. Phil continues: “With all the recent high profile examples of possible cyber attacks, including the presidential elections in the States, people are far more aware of the potential risks to their communication and processing systems. Being awarded Cyber Essentials Certification is very reassuring for our clients and associates, showing that we take our internet and data security extremely seriously.” For more information on Cyber Essentials, go to: www. cyberessentials.ncsc.gov.uk/ To learn more about Actisense and its award-winning products, visit www. actisense.com or follow them on social media www. facebook.com/ActisenseNews and www.twitter.com/ Actisense 14

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With the ambition to expand the business over the next 2 years, Richard Austin, Director at Ringwood based IT Software Solutions company, KFA Connect, asked junior members of the 28 designers, system developers and software testers, a simple question. What would they do differently to successfully recruit IT students? Based on the resulting answers and suggestions, KFA Connect are to adopt a different approach for the first vacancy in 2019. The applicants for Trainee Level 3 Support with a starting salary of £18k will not initially face a formal interview but be invited to attend the offices to sit with the current team working on support issues for some of the national clients. “The suggestion to let potential trainees experience the working environment and watch our team face the challenges that occur on a frequent basis, should

(From front left) Emma Hanson, Harry Groves and Lauren Morgan. (Top from left) Emily Elphick, Richard Austin and Dan Gower

discourage those who do not have the right attitude while encouraging the more appropriate people for the role,” said Richard. “We are also extending the idea so that students from Sixth Forms, Colleges and Universities can apply to visit the busy offices and sit with many of the team and just ask questions. I’m sure that there are thousands of people who have thought that they had wished that they had known the reality of the day to day duties required in what they thought was their dream job!” Three of the latest recruits have encouraged the job preview concept. Harry Groves, from Highcliffe, is the most recent trainee who left Highcliffe School after Sixth Form and with a cluster of A levels gained his first job at KFA Connect 3 months ago. Emma Hanson studied maths at Swansea University and wanted to get into IT testing from her role

as a Data Analyst. Lauren Morgan from Wimborne was at Bournemouth University before applying for a Tester role but was eventually offered a trainee developer position. Their view is that there are many dimensions within the world of IT as with other industries, so to get an early idea what will suit a particular personality and attitude, even their tolerance, could make a difference to the long-term happiness and success of an individual. As the Trainee Level 3 Support role requires a high level of problem solving, and a self-learning approach which can lead to identifying and writing fixes, Richard believes that the new approach will benefit job seekers. “We need the best to work for us, so we must help to develop career paths from the start.” For further information and to book a Job Preview email with your name, and contact information to info@kfa.co.uk

Paediatric Services Recruit Three New Staff To Support Increasing Growth Due to the increase in demand for private paediatric services, Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital has added three new team members to its growing Children & Young People (CYP) Service. Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital based on Lansdowne Road, has welcomed three new CYP staff nurses, who have joined Lead Nurse, Linda Forsyth, who was appointed in January 2017 following Nuffield’s plans to expand its paediatric offering. Staff nurses Joanna Vernazza, Emma Collins, and Jacqueline Jarvis joined the hospital last month because of the increased demand for private paediatric services. Linda Forsyth, CYP Services Lead Nurse, said: “Due to increasing demands on the NHS, waiting lists for surgical procedures such as tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies and grommet insertion can be very lengthy. Tonsillitis is so common in children and by not having this simple procedure can mean missing a lot of school and having to be prescribed several rounds of antibiotics. Many children suffer with Glue Ear, which causes auditory impairment. This can cause difficulties at school and with speech development if left untreated. “CYP staff nurses at Nuffield Health provide children with a friendly, familiar face from their first appointment, through to waking up in the recovery room following a surgical procedure. This one-to-one attention and support makes children feel calm and safe at a time that could /company/dorset-chamber/

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be seen as frightening. Due to the increased demand for paediatric procedures, it’s been necessary to hire more staff to ensure the same standard of help and support is available to every child that comes to the hospital.” The increased resources have also enabled the CYP nursing staff to go out into the community more and meet with local schools. Nuffield Health is currently participating in two school initiatives that the nursing staff have been rolling out to primary and secondary schools in Dorset, including the Schools Wellbeing Awareness Programme (SWAP) and Age Specific Hand Hygiene Training sessions. For more information or to book an appointment at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, call customer services on 01202 375032 or visit: www.nuffieldhealth.com/ bournemouth.

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i247 Group Sees New Board Of Management Following Restructure Specialist Outsourced Fleet Service Providers, the i247 Group, continue their company expansion plans. The i247 Group have appointed Nick Brown as new Operations Director and Steve Thornton as new Commercial Director with Neal Kearl remaining as Financial Director of the Group. Combined, the team have over 35 years of experience in the Automotive sector. These new appointments follow on from the recent announcement of Martin Phillips and Sam Mason leading the Group as new joint MDs. The new structure provides a platform for the business to continue its mission of being the invisible hand and partner of choice for driver support managed services whilst ensuring the business continues to deliver unparalleled levels of service to its customers. i247 Group managing director Martin Phillips said: “I am delighted to announce these appointments as this gives us the right leadership team as we help our customers to deliver their strategic goals. We believe this structure will increase our capability to add more value to existing and new partnerships.” Steve Thornton comments: “I am delighted to be taking on the role as Commercial Director and look forward to the challenges the role will present.

The expansion showcases our commitment to remain at the forefront of intelligently led driver support services whilst critically allowing us to retain our agile approach and reputation for delivery.” Nick Brown comments: “The restructure mean we have the capacity, structure and expertise to spend more time focusing on driving improvements across the services we provide and delivering increased value to our customers’ organisations”. Neal Kearl comments: “Financial stability has gone from strength to strength over the last few years. The new structure ensures long-term sustainability.” The i247 Group specialises in providing white-labelled, contact managed services and technology solutions to the automotive industry 24/7 365 days a year.

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Top Cat Delivers The Ultimate In Personalisation

op Cat Media Group sprung a bit of a surprise recently when they unveiled a number of local billboard sites, like this one on Charminster Road, Bournemouth, that target one individual person and their business. “The marketing industry has become somewhat obsessed with the pursuit of personalisation of late” said Ross Taylor, Managing Director at Top Cat Media, “What we’re demonstrating here is that old school media can be truly personal too, along with all of the major digital channels.” The unique marketing campaign has already generated the ‘return on investment’ that all marketers seek, with its refreshing approach already securing two new larger-scale business clients, one of which is a national E-commerce retailer. This was a test for Top Cat and it already

seems to have the potential for making its mark within the local business community. In the meantime Ross added “Whilst many businesses within our sector tend to wind things down at this time of year, we thought we would seize the opportunity by launching these in a number of locations. We have been changing the name of our target clients once a week, so in some cases the decision makers will see them as they travel to and from work. These have been changing – so watch out, you may be named next!” This is just one of the many ways Top Cat Media Group do things differently in the market place. They don’t only work with their clients by offering different marketing solutions, they also follow their own advice and implement these ideas for themselves. topcatmediagroup.com

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Cherries Stars Lerma And Rico Join Premier League Kicks Youngsters Cherries duo Jefferson Lerma and Diego Rico have joined in with more than 40 young players at the latest Premier League Kicks session at Mudeford Wood Community Centre in Christchurch. Run by the AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust, the sessions – which are free of charge, open to all and held across the area – welcome young players on a turn-up-and-play basis to get involved with the game. The project is sponsored by two companies based at Bournemouth Airport’s Aviation Park, AIM Altitude and Curtiss-Wright. The two companies are continuing their partnership of the Christchurch project for the entire 2018/19 season. Lerma and Rico joined the young players for their fun footballing activities as well as answering questions about playing in the World Cup finals and signing for the Cherries. AFC Bournemouth Head of Community, Steve Cuss, said: “Premier League Kicks is one of the programmes we run throughout the year at 17 sites across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.” “This session in Mudeford runs every Monday evening and youngsters from the area come along to take part in different activities. “It’s great that Jefferson and Diego have been here to watch the boys and girls play. “We’re here every week regardless of the weather. It’s becoming a little bit colder now but the children still come out and want to enjoy their football.”

STAR TURN: AFC Bournemouth stars Diego Rico and Jefferson Lerma, both back centre, with youngsters and Cherries staff members, including Head of Community Steve Cuss, back left, at the club’s Premier League Kicks Christchurch session at Mudeford Wood Community Centre

Colin Thornton, group design and engineering director at AIM Altitude, said: “The beauty of Premier League Kicks is that it allows companies like AIM Altitude to put something back into the local community, benefiting the next generation. “The team running the sessions does great work. The young players were really focussed on the drills and exercises. The added bonus of star players joining in the fun is that it guarantees smiles all round!” AIM Altitude designs, engineers and manufactures aircraft cabin interiors for the world’s major airlines, delivering iconic bars, lounges and social spaces. Christian Howe, Group Marketing Manager at Curtiss-Wright, attended the session to see how things were going. He said: “Curtiss-Wright have been looking for a sports charity to sponsor and support and give back into our local community. We have a large staff base

in the Christchurch area – we employ roughly 500 people locally and it’s good to give something back into the local area.” Curtiss-Wright, born from the first powered flight in 1903, is a market leader with diverse, technically advanced, product lines operating within a wide range of global markets from agriculture to automotive and aerospace to nuclear energy. AFC Bournemouth’s self-funding, non-profit Community Sports Trust (CST) runs the Premier League-backed Premier League Kicks scheme locally with more than 1,000 young people participating last season. Nationally, 69 football clubs are involved in the flagship scheme, engaging with more than 225,000 youngsters since 2006. It aims to promote participation in sport in areas of high need, provide opportunities for young people to develop skills and confidence and support young people to progress into positive pathways.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS PARTNER NEWS

Blue Sky Thinking For Business Owners Blue Sky Financial Planning is well known across Dorset and beyond for the excellent wealth management advice and support it provides to hundreds of individual clients, freeing them from anxiety and allowing them to live the life they want.

The areas in which Blue Sky is able to help you plan for the future include:

hat is perhaps less known is connection to the financials. It’s important that the comprehensive package of the financial position in your business feeds help that Blue Sky provides to through to what this means personally to you business owners. and your family. It is all about perspective and Blue Sky’s Managing Director, Gary understanding your number; how much you Neild, understands just what it is to build and need and when to live the life you want! manage a business. He says: “It’s hard running We often find that business owners are very a successful business as there is so much to good at running their business but nowhere consider, surrounding yourself with specialist near as good at looking after their own finances expertise is vital”. or planning life after exit. Are you are looking for guidance with managing Gary asks, “every successful business has a wealth from your business, succession robust business plan, but what plans have you planning or your exit made for your own financial future? strategy? If so, read on... Gary adds: “Business owners typically have legal, accountancy and insurance advisers. Blue Sky acts as trusted specialist advisers Blue Sky can complete the loop of trusted mentoring business owners and directors expertise by integrating knowledge, facts and across Dorset and Hampshire. We help information into a full strategy. business leaders create tangible strategies for We pride ourselves on creating an emotional extracting wealth from their company.

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Gary asks, “every successful business has a robust business plan, but what plans have you made for your own financial future? Increase your chances of success by creating personal financial goals in harmony with your business goals”. Blue Sky Financial Planning, a Platinum Partner of the Dorset Chamber, was founded by Gary in 2002. The business now has a highly experienced team of advisers based at leafy Vista Place at Coy Pond, Business Park, Poole. Blue Sky Financial Planning, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, provides comprehensive financial planning to individuals who are serious about taking control of their financial future. Get in touch today to find out more.

AT YOUR SERVICE: Senior members of the Blue Sky Financial Planning team, from left, Financial Planner Russell Skinner; Managing Director Gary Neild; Chartered Wealth Manager Gus Dunn; Financial Planner Tammy Smith and Executive Financial Adviser Robert Newcombe

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT ADVERTORIAL

Eric Pulford with some of his artowrk

Pulford Publicity celebrates new business partnership The well-established family-run Dorset publishing company headed by Ben, Louis, Janine and Nick Pulford is celebrating an exciting new partnership in 2019.

s the dawn of Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s 70th year begins, Pulford Publicity has been chosen by the chamber to produce this dynamic new magazine, Dorset Business Focus. “We are so pleased and honoured to have secured this prestigious publication and feel it fits perfectly with our vision for Pulford Publicity Ltd,” said Ben, the managing director. In 2015, Ben brought the company name ‘Pulford Publicity Limited’ back to life because it meant such a lot to the Pulford family. It was a hugely successful company originally started by his grandfather, Eric, over 50 years ago. “It was a name we had been thinking about for a long time, but we waited until we were confident to take it on,” Ben says. “We chose this name in memory of Eric, who died in 2005, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his death.”

Pulford Publicity – the origins The single most important figure in the history of the British film poster Eric Pulford was born in Leeds on 8 August 1915 and became the single most important figure in the history of the British film poster being responsible for around 1,000 designs. Married to Alma, he learned to be a draughtsman and his first job saw him working in a Leicester studio. Eric was responsible for completing aircraft drawings at the start of the war, but his real passion was to be much more creative and he attended Leeds art college five nights a week until he was 24, paying for this out of his own pocket. 20

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It soon became apparent to Rank that Eric was invaluable and they invited him to London and set him up in offices over the Express Dairy in Fleet Street. Eric named his first company Pulford Publicity. The film industry developed during the war years and recognising Eric’s talents, his employer managed to pick up film-related work for Eric from Rank in London. It soon became apparent to Rank that Eric was invaluable and they invited him to London and set him up in offices over the Express Dairy in Fleet Street. Eric named his first company Pulford Publicity.

Revolutionised British film posters As well as being a creative and well-respected artist, Eric is remembered for his innovative employment of Italian artists, whose vibrant illustrations revolutionised the rather conservative look of British film posters in the 50s. One of the most important of these artists was Renato Fratini. /company/dorset-chamber/

Enter Disney and James Bond

Pulford Publicity expanded rapidly and in 1963 it bought a controlling interest in Downtons, handling Rank and its Gaumont and Odeon chains, Universal, RKO, British Lion and United Artists. It merged in 1965 with the Dixons agency and handled Columbia and Disney. There were many other prestigious accounts too, including Ford and Mercedes. During his career, Eric worked with the film producer Albert R Broccoli CBE Hon (“Cubby”) and Eric was the man responsible for designing the famous James Bond gun over the shoulder pose adopted on posters throughout the world to advertise the Bond movies.

Award-winning design

In an unassuming manner, Eric solidly built his company’s reputation, never losing sight of his family. In 1973, he won an award for his design for the poster of Disney’s “The Island at the Top of the World”. More mergers were on the table, eventually leading to one with Saatchi & Saatchi. Eric retired in 1984 and he and Alma moved to Poole in 1986. He still continued working on a part time basis commuting to London from Poole and it’s believed his final design was produced for “The Last Emperor” in 1987. The end of the great days

of British film posters

Sadly, Eric’s retirement marked the end of the great days of British film posters, which were being taken over by computer graphics. Ironically, his grandchildren’s great strengths lie in that precise field, but ‘that’s progress’ as they say and Ben and Louis wanted to take the name of Pulford Publicity and do it justice. “I think Granddad would be happy to know that we have built such a successful company here in Dorset and we want to continue to grow the business in his memory. I know we don’t have offices in London, but who knows what the future will hold,” said Ben. It was Alma who remembered Pulford Publicity vividly and recalled nearly all the history for this article. She sadly passed away last year at the age of 105. Eric and Alma’s children, Janice, Gilly, Nick and Robert remember Eric as a quiet man and a good father.

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Pulford Publicity – the future Busier than usual Pulford Publicity Ltd is the parent company of MAGS4DORSET and Brightbox Designs. MAGS4DORSET has been in existence for over 15 years and publishes two community magazines, Viewpoint and 4Dorset, every month. Awardwinning editor, Janine, has never missed a deadline since she co-founded the company in 2003. BrightBox Designs is a creative company, which began in 2015 and is headed up by Louis. It offers graphic design, web design and branding to customers on all platforms, BrightBox Designs has a growing customer base. The customer base ranges from local companies in the Dorset area to remote parts of France. BrightBox Designs produces work within many different industries and is creatively versatile, working with businesses, charities, pubs and clubs - creating websites, record label logos and artwork for posters, events and festivals. “Put simply, BrightBox Designs equals passion, I love my job and am very proud of the work that we produce,” says Louis. Since taking the new company name, the business has flourished. “It isn’t business as usual,” says Ben. “It’s business is busier than usual. We are using our creative talents to draw in customers and produce work to meet the high standards that our grandfather would be proud of. “There is no doubt that the print industry is a challenging one at the moment, but Pulford Publicity is maintaining its position in the marketplace when others are struggling to keep a footing. This is, in part, due to the hardworking and dedicated team, but is also forms part of our vision for the future – one that projects year-on-year growth through diversification and embracing new business. “I am always amazed at how much design and flair can be expressed with printed media and the continuing evolution of how print plays a part in our everyday lives,” says Ben who has been pivotal in securing new business in the shape of council publications, festival and event programmes. “2019 is shaping up to be an exciting year especially with the latest contract with Ian Girling, Chief Executive, Dorset Chamber Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry. signing licence agreement for the Dorset “Another growth area that we are committed to is the Cheese Business Focus Magazine with Ben Pulford and Chilli festivals. These run across the south of England and we have produce their website as well as all their literature, signage and programmes. The festivals have more recently taken our business into the realms of sponsorship meaning our marketing team is continually able to offer more and more opportunities to businesses throughout the south. “Through all our projects, we have built up a portfolio of publications that offers businesses the ability to reach their customer-base direct, at affordable costs. “As experts in producing printed publications, we can also help businesses, councils, charities or community organisations have their own publications. From programmes for events, official town guides to monthly newsletters and glossy magazines, we can help achieve goals and produce publications that our clients can be proud of. “By bucking the trend in the print industry, we are strengthening our position and working hard to continue to produce quality products, which remain relevant in today’s marketplace.” One of the most recent developments by Pulford Publicity was to purchase a dedicated office in Ferndown to enable expansion without the need to move from one rented office to another, as had been the case in the past. It has also presented the company with an opportunity to let office space in the heart of Ferndown.

As experts in producing printed publications, we can also help businesses, councils, charities or community organisations have their own publications. From programmes for events, official town guides to monthly newsletters and glossy magazines, we can help achieve goals and produce publications that our clients can be proud of.

L - R Ben and Louis Pulford, Directors of Pulford Publicity with Simon Stewart, Cheese & Chilli Festivals Director

Charitable work

Pulford Publicity chooses a local charity to support every year and dedicates space in Viewpoint and 4Dorset for 12 months enabling the charity to supply regular columns and receive great exposure for their cause. Charities supported have included the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, Riding for the Disabled (Three Legged Cross), Cherry Tree Nursery (SWOP) in Bournemouth, MS Society Bournemouth, and Forest Holme Hospice in Poole. This year’s charity is John Thornton Young Achievers Association (JTYAF) based in Ferndown. Donations are made by Pulford Publicty to the charity at the end of the year where possible. Twice a year, Pulford Publicity dedicates a double-page spread to local charity Waggy Tails Rescue to help rehome dogs and other animals. Programmes for charitable events are provided annually free of charge by Pulford Publicty to various charitable organisations. These include the Rotary Rustic Fayre, Ferndown Christmas Lights Switch-on and Ferndown Fete on the Field. Donations to events are given where possible. If you know a charity who may benefit from one of these programmes, contact Ben to discuss.

FURTHER READING

Eric Pulford features in the book British Film Posters: An Illustrated History by Sim Branaghan. Branaghan’s life-long passion for the subject led him to painstakingly research and obtain interviews with those involved in the industry, including Eric. Immediately upon publication in 2006, the book became the bible for all collectors of posters from the UK.

Passion is the lifeblood that fuels our work Louis Pulford

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / DORSET GATEWAY

Meet Dorset Gateway What is the Dorset Gateway? In a nutshell, The Gateway is a one stop shop to help any Dorset-based business, to find the right support from public or private organisations to grow and develop their businesses. Funded by Dorset Local Economic Partnership, the service is directly aligned with the LEP’s overarching aim to create more jobs and drive economic growth in Dorset. How do customers contact the Gateway? Customers can call the dedicated number or email. Within 24 hours, we will make contact to set up a convenient time for a meeting to discuss your business requirements. How do you determine what a customer needs? With a background in clientfacing service delivery roles, I am experienced in asking questions to understand requirements. Conversations spark ideas, inspiration, motivation and sometimes clarity and new vision. It is wonderful to see how discussion can reignite the 22

What sort of business support is available? We create and maintain strong relationships with business partners and various support organisations and can refer you, depending on your business needs. Here are a few examples:

underlying passion, drive and energy business owners have dedicated to their businesses. I feel privileged to have been party to some “lightbulb” moments during meetings with Gateway Customers! Once I have a good understanding of how a business operates, I can apply my knowledge to source possible solutions. How do you provide these solutions? The Gateway provides solutions via email using referral information sourced from numerous contacts and data systems in order to signpost our customers in the right direction. What are the benefits of using the Dorset Gateway service? • Single point of contact • Listens to and understands business requirements • Signposting to support available to Dorset businesses • Creating connections to various support mechanisms • Provides practical support and guidance

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• The Dorset Growth Hub invaluable support to start-ups and established businesses for example, if you attend workshops or a “Business Essentials” course run by one of their experts, you could apply for a grant for £1,000 or a possible match-funded Digital Capability grant worth £3,000 • Low Carbon Dorset is looking for expressions of interest and offers a possible 40% grant toward a project to reduce your business Carbon emissions • The International Trade team at the Dorset Chamber offers a certification service and invaluable support and training for your Export needs • Dormen, Dorset Mentoring offers the opportunity to match you with a mentor with knowledge of your business • The Dorset Gateway’s Bid Application Service provides access to support to assist with applications for grant and loan schemes

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• Get-Set for Growth offers business support for start-ups including help with sustainable growth • SWMAS- South West Manufacturing and Engineering – business experts offer tailored support, help streamline production and increase productivity • Dorset Local Economic Partnership – Growing Places Fund is looking for expressions of interest for its loan scheme, with the minimum loan amount of £250,000. The scheme should contribute towards the strategic priorities of Dorset LEP Do you have any success stories? During the 3 months from September to November the Gateway has held meetings and provided in-depth referrals to more than 50 businesses. Follow up conversations have indicated take-up for a number of referrals, with applications to the Dorset LEP Growing Places Fund, Low Carbon Dorset and Growth Hub Grants in the pipeline. For information on how the Dorset Gateway service can support you, please call 01202 714800, email: gateway@dcci.co.uk or visit: www. dorsetchamber.co.uk/businesssupport/ @DorsetChamber

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / AFFLIATED TOWN CHAMBERS

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

Affiliated Town Chambers

Sherbourne Chamber of Trade and Commerce Broadstone Chamber of Commerce www.broadstonevillage.co.uk Representing the vibrant and diverse business community of Broadstone and Corfe Mullen for the past fifty years. Our flagship event is the Christmas parade which highlights the retailers and raises funds for local charities. Our latest quiz has raised funds for the Christmas Lights, Dorset Scouts and Dorset Cancer Care.

Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce www.bournemouthchamber.org.uk Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce have exciting news for the New Year, during January the students at the Arts University Bournemouth will be completing their work on Social Media CSR videos, we have a new CSR networking event starting in February and re-launch of the Chamber Benevolent Fund

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Dorchester Chamber for Business www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk We had a wonderful Christmas breakfast at Athlehampton House on the 11th December when over 90 people joined us to usher in the festive period with help from the ever talented New Hardy Players. We thank the generosity of members who donated prizes for our raffle and those who bought tickets. We were able to raise £500. We have donated £400 to a local organisation which provides and distributes food in the form of Christmas Hampers to those local families in need. The balance of £100 has been given to the Dorset Echo Toy Appeal. See our website for details of our February breakfast.

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

Ferndown Chamber of Commerce

www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk We have many ways of helping to promote all businesses in Swanage, the most popular of these is the Swanage Map. This is provided to tourists free of charge through all local hotels and the tourist information centre. As a member, you will be taking an active part in helping develop business opportunities in Swanage.

www.ferndownchamber.org.uk In December FCOC hosted our annual Christmas Lights event with the Town Council and the Rotary Club. Despite being damp, it was well supported and made Ferndown very festive. This month we are busy getting prepared for our next Business Breakfast Meeting which we will be hosting on 31st January. Keep an eye out for more information.

www.wpchamber.co.uk It's our 100th anniversary. That's one hundred years of supporting, encouraging and inspiring businesses of all sizes. You're very welcome to attend our first networking breakfast of our second century on Tuesday 5 February 2019.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / NEWS

Poole Photographer Wins Three Silver Awards In A Worldwide Competition Anna Klesse, a Dorset photographer with a studio in Poole has received three Silver Awards from WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International). WPPI is renowned, prestigious photographers association based in New York, USA. “It is an incredible honour to be placed on the same shelf as international masters who win for years; and a great privilege. I am humbled, saying that I am ‘happy’ would be an understatement,” says Anna. She relocated to Dorset from London almost two years ago and re-established her business here. In 2018 she got a cover story for Femme Rebelle Magazine, then Brand Model Magazine, won 5 awards within the last 3 months: 2 by SWPP (The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers) and 3 by MPA (Masters Photographers Association). She has also recently qualified as Master Photographer. One of her works, made for a client in Bournemouth, was also displayed in Seoul in October as a part of an exhibition.

“I am deeply honoured for all the successes. All the awards are always very satisfying, as it is recognition from within the industry proving the high level and high value of my photography. I was asked recently what is it that I particularly love about being a photographer? I realised that the most pleasure given is moments when my clients pick up their portraits from my studio with cries of joy and ‘wow’s’. There is nothing that gives me more satisfaction than a person who realises how I and others see them; it is an empowering moment and pure happiness on both sides.” One of Anna’s clients – Eleonor said: “She made me feel like a star, you see – I am 60 and I probably won’t be one. But she does her magic and not only do you look like one – you feel like one and sort of become one after you see your images created by her.”

Solweb Customer Sees 400% Growth

olweb Ltd started in 2000 with just Wayne (MD) and Matt (Technical Manager), both of whom are still running the business today. Working from Bourne Gate in Branksome, the business was born and has grown to an established operation with a solid customer base, some who have been with Solweb since the inception of the company. Operating now from the Ferndown Industrial Estate, they are passionate about delivering for their customers, whatever their requirements. They said: “A great example of this is a local customer to us who is in the electronics business. They approached Solweb 12 years ago and since then we have formed a fantastic working partnership and have developed several new initiatives for them, including a bespoke returns system, and a fully integrated e-commerce website, that has seen growth of over 400% since its development. We have customers nationwide and even further afield, including the USA, Poland, and Northern Ireland. “Solweb has provided software solutions for many types of business, locally and nationally and focuses mainly on the integration between business systems, so that laborious manual processes can become

automated, with higher levels of accuracy. Many clients require us to build bespoke systems suited specifically to their business needs and we continually develop our product portfolio, with many new and exciting plans for future products. All of our solutions can save businesses a huge amount of time and allow companies to re-allocate resources to other tasks. If you are looking for an upgrade to old, problematic, or time-consuming systems, we can help. Needless to say, cost savings are a natural consequence and an increase in productivity is a foregone conclusion.”

We asked Anna about mentioning few stories with her clients: “I just love making people happy. I have many stories from clients, the most recent one was a photo-session gifted by a husband to a wife who recovered from a stroke. They had few family images and the rest of the session was focused on the wife. She was blown away after seeing the images, and her husband ordered large prints for their corridors. The other example was a mum and daughter photo-session that I did recently. A mum was approaching her 80th birthday and her daughter wanted to have a beautiful portrait with her mum. They had a make-up and hair-style session and they genuinely had fun. When they picked up their images I heard: “We look like movie stars, it is a Hollywood standard.” Can anything be more satisfying than that? For any details regarding Anna’s work please contact her directly: Anna Klesse aklesse@ numediahouse.com tel. 07873251863.

Local Labelling Specialist Appointed Epson ColourWorks Specialist Advanced Labelling Limited based in Poole Dorset are delighted to announce their appointment as a Epson ColourWorks specialist. With over 30 years’ experience in the labelling industry, this new appointment further strengthens the Company’s portfolio of top class products. The Epson range of colour inkjet label printers is ideal for anyone needing on demand colour labels. Models range from the low cost C3500 printer suited to customers with adhoc demand to the flagship C7500 which is a true workhorse designed for those customers with regular or prolonged demand. Jim Catt, Sales Manager commented: “we are very pleased to be working with Epson, the product range and support offered is superb and this dovetails very well into the labelling propositions offered by Advanced Labelling. We have a base of around 87,000 customers and this new range will, without doubt, be enthusiastically received”. Advanced Labelling Limited is stocking the full range of Epson labels and ink for the ColourWorks range. Jim added: “one of our USPs is the fast dispatch of consumables for label printers; our fast response to customers needing consumables is something we are very proud of, good service is key to maintaining strong relationships”. Advanced Labelling Limited has been supplying label printers, labels and associated identification products for many years to customers in the UK and around the world. For more information please see our website: www.labelzone.co.uk or call us on 01202 683212.

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Dorset Made Modulift Beams Integral To Preserving Unique Southampton Heritage Three Modulift spreader beams, manufactured in Poole, Dorset were used in a one-overtwo configuration beneath the hook of a 350t capacity mobile crane to remove and replace the historic Castle Way footbridge in Southampton recently. The unique bridge, which provides a link between part of the city’s historic walls for pedestrians, was successfully removed during a 10pm to 6am road closure. The structure was taken to Solent Protective Coatings (SPC) where remedial works were carried out before the same equipment returned to the site to reinstall the footbridge, again overnight, at the end of October. Talking to local media, Councillor Jacqui Rayment, cabinet member for transport and public realm, said: “We are committed to protecting and promoting Southampton’s amazing and unique heritage. Once back in place, the newly refurbished Castle Way footbridge will showcase the walls and the city to residents and visitors alike for many more years to come. The work to remove [and replace] the footbridge…will take place overnight with as little disruption as possible.” Lifting and height safety specialist TackleStore Ltd T/A SafetyLiftinGear.com supplied the beams—a MOD 70 and two MOD 12s—alongside slings and shackles. The company delivered the rigging equipment to King Lifting, who regularly work with SafetyLiftinGear.com, for use with the rental firm’s six-axle Terex Demag AC 350-6. R&W Group, a provider of civil engineering, traffic management, rail, environmental, and plant services, oversaw the overnight removal and replacement of the historic bridge, which weighed just over 12t. “Obviously, when an overnight closure of a public highway is scheduled, it’s important that the rigging gear is provided in a timely fashion and it meets the requirements of the lift. Understanding the load and detailed planning are prerequisites to success in such circumstances,” said Karl Chapple, hire and sales manager at SafetyLiftinGear.com. The MOD 70 was used at 12m (39 ft) in length above the pair of shorter, 2m (6.5 ft)long MOD 12s, which were utilised at either end of the spreader at a 90-degree angle to the top beam. A MOD 70 offers up to 70t at 10.5m (33 ft) and up to 14m (45 ft) at a lower capacity, while a MOD 12 offers up to 12t at 4.75m (15 ft) and up to 6.5m (21 ft) at a lower capacity. SafetyLiftinGear.com provided 8m-long, 20t capacity and 3m-long, 5t capacity roundslings, which combined to attach the rig to the hook of the crane and wrap beneath the footbridge. Chapple added that the Modulift equipment was sourced from SafetyLiftinGear.com stock and explained that one-over-two spreader beam systems are particularly commonplace when there is a need to create or lift from four pick points. A video of the project can be seen here: https://youtu.be/eXcW7cgDrsk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Apprentices Are Promoted To Peer Mentors At The Face Forward Project In Bournemouth, Poole And Dorset. The Face Forward apprentice team are celebrating success in their NVQs and have progressed from apprentices to peer mentors. Face Forward supports vulnerable young people in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset to overcome personal and circumstantial barriers, which prevent them from getting into employment, education or training. The apprentice team have completed their Level Two NVQ as Customer Service Practitioners and are moving towards their Level Three in Advice and Guidance. As apprentices they have spent months shadowing experienced members of the team, allowing them to gain skills, confidence and build independent caseloads. The new peer mentors will enable the Face Forward team to see and work with more clients. They will work to build rapport, encourage and engage with young people across Dorset. Peer mentors will also visit clients’ homes, explore the barriers to progression clients are facing, and guide clients through short achievable goals that will empower them to make positive changes in

their lives. Marc, Face Forward Learning Coordinator, said: “seeing my team progress from being new starters with little confidence in their own abilities, to becoming young professionals is inspiring. Each team member has embraced their own route through the NVQ to become more knowledgeable, skilful and confident to support our clients’ needs. “They are all positive role models for the apprenticeship framework and of course have grown to become incredible assets to the project.” Josh, Peer Mentor, said: “I love seeing people make positive changes to their lifestyle and supporting them to achieve goals that they may not have thought possible. This makes it very rewarding to be progressing to peer mentor, all the hard work has paid off.” Face Forward’s peer to peer mentoring system allows for young people to be allocated

a peer mentor or apprentice to work alongside them and support them as they move through their development plan. This gives the young people someone who is of similar age and who they can relate to, to lean on and talk to through their time with the programme. Thanks to £2.7 million funding from the National Lottery, through The Big Lottery Fund and the European Social Fund, Face Forward was launched in June 2017. The project will help at least 780 young people with complex needs who are out of employment, education or training by December 2019. Face Forward accepts referrals and self-referrals. Young people must be aged 15-24, have the right to live and work in the UK, and not be in employment, education or training. To find out more, visit: www. ansbury.co.uk/Face_Forward To contact Face Forward, call 01202 677557 or email faceforward@ansbury.co.uk

QuoStar Choose Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants To Assist In The Growth Of The Business Leading technology consultancy QuoStar has chosen Saffery Champness Chartered Accountants as its advisors as part of its ambitious plans to grow the business. QuoStar delivers technical consultancy, IT support and outsourcing, IT solutions and cloud services to growing businesses in the UK and overseas. Saffery Partner Nick Fernyhough advised: “We are delighted to have been chosen to work with QuoStar. We have a lot of relevant experience in their industry sector and we look forward to providing practical advice, tailored to their business. QuoStar have ambitious plans for growth and as their accountants we are looking forward to being involved in the business and assisting as part of their team of advisors in taking the business to the next level. These are hugely exciting times for QuoStar and we want to make sure that they are keeping up with all current financial and taxation developments and able to take up any opportunities that arise.” Nick continued: “QuoStar is a well-respected company and enjoys a very high profile in the region. They are co-founders and joint organisers of the prestigious Dorset Legal Awards, of which Safferys have been sponsors for the last 2 years. We look forward to

continuing to work together on this platform, as well as part of their advisory team.” QuoStar founders Robert Rutherford and James Stelfox added: “It’s an important time for us as we are pushing through significant year on year growth. We’ve been impressed with the team that Safferys has been built around us so far and we really look forward to working in partnership with them over the coming years”

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Aetha Design Studio Ltd

17 Parkstone Ave, Poole, Dorset BH14 9LW Contact 01202 738781 www.aethadesign.com Aetha Design is a product design consultancy who specialise in conceptual design, 3D CAD modelling, prototyping, 3D printing and design for manufacture. Whether a start-up, SME or global brand we can help you research, develop and realise new products.

Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd

Dacombes of Wimborne

61-63 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1AE Contact 01202 882615 www.dacombesofwimborne.com We have been serving Wimborne and the Dorset surrounding area since 1920 with the latest electrical goods from Neff, Bosch, Samsung and many other brands. We are still proud to be a family run company offering local personal service at superstore prices.

Ringwood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH11 9LH Contact 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu Carlisle are the originators of much of the new technology in use in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spray finishing world. Innovations such as our Binks Smart Pump and Smart control technologies as well as our DeVilbiss TransTech atomisation air-caps have kept us at the fore-front of finishing technology.

GPFM Financial Planners

IS-Rayfast Ltd

Acorn Office Park, Ling Road, Poole, Dorset BH12 4NZ Contact 07702 215986 www.gpfm.co.uk GPFM are a Chartered, independently owned financial planning company dedicated to the provision of personal, professional and objectivelydriven advice. We will listen to you and your objectives and will not bombard you with jargon.

2 Lydiard Fields, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 8UB Contact 01793 439136 www.is-rayfast.com IS-Rayfast Ltd is a supplier of high-performance harness components and electromechanical products to our key markets of Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Industrial, Medical and Motorsport, supported by an experienced team, with Technical Specialists by sector and product.

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Dorset Growth Hub Anna Klesse Photography

A1 Romany Business Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset BH16 6JL Contact 07873 251863 www.annaklesse.com Anna is an awarded and published photographer specialising in portrait and commercial. Do you have an image of yourself that you like? Do you hate cameras pointed at you? Anna creates images worthy of a magazine cover for everyday people.

Coversure Insurance Services (Poole & Weymouth)

96 Ashley Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH14 9BN Contact 01202 929141 www.coversure.co.uk/poole Since opening in 2015 we have quickly established a reputation for providing our customers with great value cover and exceptionally high standards of service. So whether you are looking for motor, property or business insurance, we'll find you great cover at a great price.

Arena Business Centre, Holyrood Close, Poole, Dorset BH17 7FJ Contact 03454 586 480 www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk Our mission is to support businesses that want to grow, increase employment, improve the competitiveness of Dorset businesses and encourage inward investment to the county. We support small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs), from one-person start-ups to firms employing up to 250 people.

Dorset Mind Ann Evans - Artist

175 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 8DQ Contact 07748 656093 www.annevans.co.uk Ann Evans is an award-winning, Dorset-based artist specialising in oil and acrylic paintings. Her works include local landscapes and the stunning Jurassic Coastline of Dorset and Hampshire, and eye-catching modern abstracts. Ann trained in Cornwall, studying the beautiful Cornish countryside.

BizSpace Poole

Discovery Court, 551 - 553 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset BH12 5AG Contact 01202 853100 www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/poole BizSpace is one of the UK's leading providers of flexible business space, and with a large number of properties throughout the South West, are uniquely placed to watch many businesses launch, grow and flourish.

Custom World Dorset

38 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7NP Contact 01202 896816 www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk Established since 1982, Custom World Bedrooms offer a totally fitted, bespoke solution to any storage problem. All furniture is handmade locally in Ferndown. With 60% of customers returning or being recommended, they pride themselves on excellent customer service & workmanship.

Established in 1949, our mission is to deliver first class business services and support to our members to help them to grow and prosper. The DCCI is accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce and provides a unique network with a local and nationally recognised voice.

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3 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 8JN Contact 01202 315329 www.dorsetmind.uk Pioneering charity Dorset Mind educates and raises awareness about mental health challenges. They campaign against stigma and inequality, so local people receive proper support at the appropriate time. The charity promotes recovery by empowering individuals and helping them develop resilience.

Exabler

40 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1 25E Contact 02071 128905 www.exabler.com We're building Exabler.com for busy international traders to automate documents, price competitively and collaborate effectively, for a small monthly fee. Whether seeking finance or reducing trade risk, Exabler uses live data and cutting edge tech to remove trade friction.

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The Glenmore Centre, Unit 23, Poole, Dorset BH12 4FB Contact 01202 612336 www.smashingcrockery.com Hospitality Hire is a family run business with over 20 years experience in the Catering and Hospitality industry, supplying equipment hire to the event, wedding and conference industry. Providing all your hire needs from crockery and cutlery to chairs and Hog Roasts.

First Floor, 28-30 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1HY Contact 01425 484445 www.kfa.co.uk For 30 years KFA Connect have specialised in software Design, Development and Integration â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to make IT systems run perfectly. Need help integrating disparate systems or improving Order Processing, Stock Control, Management Reporting or eCommerce functions? Our expert team can help!

iec Ltd

41 Harwell Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset BH17 0BD Contact 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk We are a family owned company founded in 1938 to supply quality mechanical components. We serve a broad band of industry and want to help our customers succeed by providing the right, competitive and stress-free solutions through our products and people.

International Trade Matters

Stag Cottage, Oakfordbridge, Bampton, Devon EX16 9HZ Contact 01398 351560 www.internationaltradematters.com

We are the leading Independent International Trade consultancy in the SW offering advice and support on Brexit and beyond through bespoke courses, advice and support . Our experience can help your company to compete and grow sales globally.

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Marquee Elegance

Units 8 & 9, St Patricks Industrial Estate, Shillingstone, Dorset DT11 0SA Contact 01202 746340 / 07971 781848 www.marqueeelegance.com Marquee Elegance is the leading marquee hire company based in Dorset but also serves any venue within Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire. We hire premium structures for various functions especially corporate events, weddings and private parties.

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MEH Construction Management Ltd

The Yard, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset BH17 7BL Contact 01202 766732 www.meh-construction.co.uk Whatever you are looking to have built, MEH Construction is able to help you. We provide a one stop shop service. We will take your initial ideas/sketches, manage the planning and building control process for you and hand you the keys once the project is complete. We provide repairs and building maintenance services for a wide range of clients within the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation. We provide an Office fitout/refurbishment services. We provide a landscaping design and installation service too.

PSP Logistics

Premier House 24 Brunel Way, Segensworth East, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 5SD Contact 01489 565577 www.psp-logistics.co.uk PSP is a leading freight forwarder specialising in sea and air shipments worldwide. PSP is one of only a few freight forwarders that boasts its own export-case making facility in Poole. Other services include letters of credit and project logistics.

Old Brickyard Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4XT Contact 01747 833000 www.merkgroup.com A life science & high-technology company. Our biochemical and organic chemical products and kits are used in scientific and genomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, the diagnosis of disease and as key components in pharmaceutical and other high-technology manufacturing.

Dana House, Spinneys Lane, Ferndown, Dorset BH22 9BZ Contact 01202 870270 www.pulfordpublicity.co.uk www.mags4dorset.co.uk www.brightboxdesigns.co.uk Pulford Publicity is a family-run business that specialises in publication production and printed media. Pulford Publicity is also the parent company of MAGS4DORSET - the independent news magazine publisher that produces 4Dorset and Viewpoint magazines - and BrightBox Designs, a creative company that offers graphic design, web design and branding to customers on all platforms.

REWARD I.T. Pro2col Ltd

144 Tuckton Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 3JX Contact 01202 433415 www.pro2col.com Pro2col exists to simplify the process of selecting, implementing and supporting the best data transfer, integration or file sharing technology for a businessâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s functional requirements and budget. The relationships we build last, ensuring individuals and organisations continue to come back to us as their requirements change.

18 Garland Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 2LA Contact 07919 510051 www.ryanhaynesmarketing.com Marketing PR strategies and management - create engaging, relevant content to drive interest and sales in your product/service. We help you capture the attention to grow your business. Covering emails, web content, events, the press and social media.

TRI Group

Avalon, 26-32 Oxford Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 8EZ Contact 01202 983358 / 07947 276222 www.trigroup.org We are a leading firm of turnaround, restructuring and insolvency professionals with an office in Bournemouth. We work with businesses, charities and individuals to help find practical, common sense solutions to financial difficulties. We're proud of our traditional standards of integrity, professionalism and service, with a level of experience and expertise which is unique outside the very largest firms.

Solweb Ltd

Pulford Publicity Ltd (inc. Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs)

Merck Chemicals (formally Sigma-Aldrich)

Ryan Haynes Marketing Consultancy

307-309 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 8BX Contact 01202 805125 www.reward-it-support.co.uk Reward IT is a complete, outsourced IT department for organisations of all shapes and sizes with varying support requirements. From Hardware and Software to Training and Cybersecurity, we offer the feel of an in-house solution... but at a fraction of the cost.

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2 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7SB Contact 01202 232846 www.solweb.co.uk Solweb are an established bespoke, website and software design development company who have a team of highly skilled consultant developers working directly with clients, from the Initial meeting to completion of projects, to determine their requirements and find a solution.

Table Mates

Unit 1, 163 Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 5HQ Contact 01202 434 555 www.bringbacklunch.co.uk We provide a daily inhouse 'popup' lunch service for companies of over 150 people bringing all the benefits of having inhouse catering without any of the grief. What we really bring through people eating together is improved staff communication, greater staff engagement and reduced staff turnover.

Viper 10

Suite 6, Coy Pond Business Park, Poole, Dorset BH12 1JY Contact 01202 545 635 www.Viper10.com Viper 10 provide performance sportswear to an array of teams and universities across the world. With their state-of-the-art online 3D Kit Designer, Viper 10 allows customers a unique opportunity to get creative and design their own products.

West Pharmaservices Ltd Trimetals Limited

Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8ST Contact 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk Trimetals Ltd has recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and was presented with the Queens Award for Enterprise (International trade) in 2016. The company manufactures premium quality metal storage buildings for home, leisure and industrial use.

TXI Telecoms

Unit 4, Glenmore Business Park, Poole, Dorset BH16 6NL Contact 01202 233550 www.txitelecom.co.uk TXI Telecoms has its roots in Satellite Communications Antennae in hostile environments. We have nurtured the onset of the digital age, and now supply a fully cloud hosted telephony portfolio direct to the business market, through our trusted channel partners.

Collingwood Road, Gundrymoor Trading Estate, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 6QQ Contact 01202 870890 www.westpharmaservices.co.uk Packaging machinery primarily for the pharmaceutical industry. New and used machinery plus rebuilding capabilities. Equipment manufactured by us include the following: pick and place ampoule feeders, blister feeding magazines, tube feeders, rotary tables, conveyors, reject systems and a vibrating roller system for sachets.

Yooport

115 Mudeford Lane, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 3HR Contact 07393 284204 www.yooport.com Yooport. Your Real Estate Online. Be there. Its about Yoo. The only all-in-one reality capture system that gives you realistic, interactive 3D and VR experience that feel as real as being there.. Yooport enables fully immersive 3D environments that feel so real, it's like being there. Yooport 3D Spaces can be used across any industry. Bring Your Business to life online.

ViewHR Ltd Tech2Serv Ltd

52 Seagrim Road, Throop, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 OBD Contact 07917 542246 www.tech2serv.co.uk Tech2serv is an independent business, providing machinery sales and service solutions to commercial and industrial laundries throughout the UK. With 25 years' experience under our belts, we've got the knowledge and technical ability to offer an exceptional level of support and product quality.

The Buckman Building, 43 Southampton Road, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1HE Contact 01425 308540 www.viewhr.co.uk ViewHR is an independent HR and Employment Law Consultancy working with and supporting businesses. ViewHR covers the full breadth of HR and employment-related areas. Our services range from advising on day-to-day matters and complex employment situations through to developing successful people strategies.

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Swing Needed In Dorset’s ‘Dinosaur Tail’ Dorset’s economy is a bit like the outline of a plesiosaurus dinosaur – the county has a long tail and a small head.

Dorset businesses need to become innovation active to add around £536 million to GVA. By the same token improved connectivity adds about £10,400 per annum to business output - and greater take-up in businesses could narrow the output gap by up to £276 million. Ian Girling is the chief executive of DCCI, which has 700-plus members and is the voice of businesses in Dorset at local, regional and national level. He said after the event: “DCCI’s events for Business Partners are always thought-provoking and provide insights into how the regional and national economy is doing. “Nigel’s dinosaur-shape parallel illustrates the challenges the county faces in spreading employment hubs across Dorset, particularly in rural areas. “We’re grateful to him for sharing his views on what DCCI members, as responsible employers, can do better collectively to punch above our weight on the productivity front.” Companies and organisations represented at the event included AFC Bournemouth, HSBC, Deep South Media, Sunseeker International, Greendale Construction, Bournemouth & Poole College, Blue Sky Financial Planning, Digital Storm, ITSB, Westover, Global, JP Morgan, Lester Aldridge, DCCI, A One Insurance, PKF Francis Clark, TeamJobs, Poole Harbour Commissioners, ESET, Travel Counsellors for Business, Purple HR, Beales Gourmet at the Italian Villa, Savills (UK), Bournemouth University, Field International, Ouch Training Team and BWT Physio.

The memorable comparison, reflecting the shows that gross value added (GVA) is £28.20 per population of active businesses across the hour in the DLEP area compared to £32.58 in the conurbation and wider Dorset, was made by UK – an output gap of £2.5 billion compared to the Professor Nigel Jump, a strategic and analytical national average. economist at Bournemouth University. Innovation and better superfast broadband He was updating nearly 30 businesses and connections would boost productivity across organisations at the latest Dorset Chamber of Dorset, the professor stated. Commerce & Industry (DCCI) Business Partner According to the DLEP research, another 6,000 Lunch, held at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium, on the economy. Based on the official data, Professor Jump described the UK economy as still “sluggish and relatively flat” following the Great Recession of 2008-9. He warned about trade barriers: trade is not a “zero-sum game” and freer trade is in the best interest ON THE BALL: Attendees at the Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) of global prosperity. Business Partner Lunch. The event was held at the Vitality Stadium of Premier Professor Jump League club AFC Bournemouth. DCCI is the voice of business in Dorset, representing talked about the spread more than 700 members. of dynamic businesses across Dorset and how the current environment requires more to be market competitive. According to sourced figures, there are 14,770 businesses in the BCP area alone, with 191,000 employees. Professor Jump, picking up on the local coastline’s Jurassic Coast tagline, said: “Dorset needs the right kind of growth, not the wrong kind of growth. “Our county is like a plesiosaurus dinosaur, with a small head and long tail. We need to grow the head whilst shrinking the tail. We need to do things better, and do better things.” The local industrial strategy, to be determined over the year or so ahead as part of the government’s wider national industrial strategy, should benefit Dorset through distinct, long-term productivity, growth and innovation, he added. “We need to co-operate to compete. Ultimately, higher productivity will generate faster growth and raise IN THE LOOP: Professor Nigel Jump of Bournemouth University, left, living standards and welland James Robinson of accountancy PFK Francis Clark. Nearly 50 being.” people from 27 businesses and organisations attended the latest Professor Jump’s Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) Business Partner observations chime with Lunch, held at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. Nigel was guest productivity research by speaker and James chaired the event on behalf of DCCI’s chief executive, Ian Girling. Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (DLEP), which

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The Dolphin Shopping Centre Reflects On A Successful 2018

s part of the shopping centre’s £26m programme of investment with owners Legal & General, new retailers were introduced to the line-up, including Deichmann, the German shoe retailer, H&M, the Swedish fashion retailer, Smiggle, the fashion-forward stationery brand, JD, the leading trainer and sports fashion retailer and an upgraded New Look store, which now takes up two units across two floors. The centre continued its commitment to sustainable best practice and wellbeing, unveiling an Eco Hub at the beginning of the year. This has proved to be a fantastic community space, and since its opening, has hosted numerous events including vegan cooking workshops, repair cafés, LUSH product-making sessions and plenty more. Bees from the hives of the centre’s own rooftop garden, continued to produce honey, which was sold in jars for £5, all proceeds going to Chestnut Nursery. More than £300 was raised for the charity through the sale of jars of honey. The new Christmas decorations, in partnership with MK Illumination, launched in the first week of November. Complete with a 6m stag with branch antlers (the ‘King of the Forest’), the centre received outstanding feedback from local residents and visitors for its ‘Winter Enchantment’ theme. The Dolphin team revealed new public toilets in the main mall, with touch-free technology and Changing Places facilities. These new facilities include a ceiling track hoist, a height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench and improved wheelchair accessibility. Planning permission was successfully granted by Borough of Poole to convert the existing space in the former Argos store and adjoining units into a new-build, nine-screen cinema complex, complete with four adjacent casual dining restaurants. Construction work is expected to start later this year. Empire Cinemas has signed a 25-year lease to operate what will be the first multiplex in the town centre, with one of the screens being open-air on the rooftop, giving a memorable experience for residents and holidaymakers. The new complex help bring an element of trade that will extend into the evenings, creating a strong daytime and evening attraction for the south coast town.

Be prepared for the centre’s 50th anniversary celebrations in June – a huge milestone for the town’s shopping centre.

Credit: SKC Photography L-R: Octavia Rusu, Area Manager for H&M, John Grinnell, Centre Manager at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, Fae Cameron-Laurie, H&M Poole Store Manager.

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Bournemouth & Poole College Sees High Demand For Digital Marketer Apprenticeship Bournemouth & Poole College has launched a mid-year intake for its digital marketer apprenticeship to support the extra demand for the course. Due to the high demand both from employers in the digital marketing sector and students wishing to apply to the course, the College is currently accepting applications for a February 2019 start. The Level 3 apprenticeship programme covers a range of topics including coding, the basic marketing principles and the main components of digital and

social media strategies. Candidates will need to have five GCSEs (with a grade of 9-4), a relevant Level 2 apprenticeship and complete an aptitude test with a focus on IT and marketing, to be eligible to enrol onto the course. Training will take place in the College’s Digital Skills Centre, which opened last May, to help nurture

students by equipping them with the skills and qualifications required to start their career in the local digital industry. The design of the new centre has incorporated a digital agency feel and contains state-of-the-art facilities which are similar to those found in the workplace. High spec IT equipment is also available including Adobe Creative Cloud. Adam Lewis, founder of BBD Boom, said: ‘‘The digital marketer apprenticeship has had a significant influence towards life here at BBD Boom. The recruitment process couldn’t be simpler and the candidates that we have had the pleasure to work with now play major roles within the company. Our newest digital apprentice extraordinaire, Baz Van de Vegte, continues to show a lot of promise from the development he has displayed on the course.’’ Carina George, account manager for the digital sector at the College, added: “We work hard to maintain our strong relationships with local businesses and see immense benefit for both the employer and our students, from working together closely in this way. We regularly communicate with local employers to find out the skills which they need young people to have, to ensure our students are as employable as possible. “Due to the growth within the industry, which was highlighted in the recent Tech Nation report, more students are coming through the door with an interest in developing their digital skills and we are proud to be able to support this with our apprenticeship programmes.” Students who are interested in applying for the apprenticeship at Bournemouth & Poole College should visit www.thecollege.co.uk/digitalcentre for more information or call 01202 205500. Employers who would like to discuss the options of recruiting an apprentice should email Carina George on georgec@bpc.ac.uk or call 01202 205500.

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Record-breaking £25,000 Raised For YMCA Bournemouth Nearly 100 fundraisers took part in the area’s biggest ever sponsored ‘rough’ sleeping event On the morning of Sunday 18th November, approximately 100 staff and directors from 23 local businesses and organisations, including many members of the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), woke up in cardboard box shelters having slept overnight at YMCA Bournemouth’s ‘BIG Sleep Easy’ at Bournemouth Sports Club (Chapel Gate). As a result, approximately £25,000 is expected to be raised for the charity – a new record for a YMCA Bournemouth fundraising event and more than double the original target. Participants awoke cold and tired but knowing that they had made a real difference in the fight against homelessness. Chris Palmer, Managing Director of local IT business AnyTech Solutions and DCCI Ambassador, who himself raised over £1,600, said: “The AstroTurf was extremely firm and my hands felt numb, so I can’t imagine what it must be like sleeping in a doorway. But what better way is there to make a point about homelessness and raise awareness?” The previous evening, on Saturday 17th November, fundraisers arrived at Bournemouth Sports Club at 6.45pm to be given large cardboard boxes and tape from which they or their team had to build a shelter. They were also presented with woolly hats and scarves: a selection of 100 created specifically for the event by Broadstone and other local ‘Knit and Natter’ groups supported by Douch Family Funeral Directors. Sustained by hot soup, drinks and the warming thought of a breakfast bap in the morning, they applied their creativity to build and decorate some fantastic carboard structures, listened to a brief speech describing the work of YMCA Bournemouth and a poem about homelessness which was written for the occasion*, before bedding down around 10.30pm. Local organisations taking part 38

included three DCCI ‘Business Partners’: solicitors Lester Aldridge, chartered accountants PKF Francis Clark and IT company IT Support Business. The other DCCI members involved were IMS Group (BH Living), The Way Group, Lewis Investments, Battens Solicitors, Grapevine telecommunications and the aforementioned AnyTech Solutions. Managing Partner of Lester Aldridge solicitors, Matthew Barrow, was one of a team of 17 who raised over £6,000. He said: “We were looking at community engagement because it’s something we think we should do as a business. YMCA Bournemouth is an integral part of our community and by taking part in this event we are helping to change the local social landscape. Homelessness is something that can happen to anyone – a single life event and anyone could be there.” This thought was echoed by Cllr Lesley Dedman, Mayor of Christchurch, who spent time at the event and was invited to judge the ‘Most Creative Shelter’ competition:

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“It’s an issue close to my heart. My own family, many years ago, went through hard times and nearly lost our house. I know how easy it is to find yourself slipping down the road of being unable to cope. This event is fantastic: I’ve met so many people happy to experience an uncomfortable night to help others.” The winners of the competition – solicitors Newnham & Jordan – won a sightseeing boat tour and lunch courtesy of Christchurch Sailing Club. The other winners were Green Light Electrical Ltd, PKF Francis Clark and Calvary Pentecostal Church. Earlier, the Mayor and Mayoress of Bournemouth, Cllr Derek Borthwick and Mrs Dorothy Borthwick had also visited to show their support: “These events are fantastic,” said Cllr Borthwick. “People have turned out to make themselves aware of what’s happening outside their front door. We have to be thankful for those who are devoted to looking after those who really are in need.” The event attracted individual fundraisers as well as businesses. Tim Spring was one of the solo fundraisers: “I’m really pleased to be here,” said Tim. When I was 15, I spent time sleeping rough because of a poor domestic situation. My resounding memory wasn’t the cold, it was the feeling of isolation, vulnerability and above all how slowly the time passed. “I think it’s very easy to use dependency issues as an explanation for homelessness to smooth our own consciences when in reality it’s due to poor mental health provision or other reasons. Some very stereotypical things are expressed by some of my other middle-class friends and I would like them to think about it more deeply.” One fundraiser, Robyn Strange, even gave up her 30th birthday celebrations to sleep rough for the night! She raised well over £300. “I’ve had a bit of a hard year and I thought it would be nice to give something back and have a 30th to remember,” she explained. “Everyone’s been really

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chatty and it’s been great. We would definitely do it again.” Martin Stockley, Senior Operations Manager at YMCA Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch, said: “The interest, support and participation we received was nothing less than remarkable. Each and every person was dedicated to making a positive and long-term difference to the lives of individuals in need and it was a personal honour to meet them. The experience will certainly have changed people’s perception of the harshness of sleeping rough. Our sincere thanks, and admiration, to all those involved.” If you would like to show your support you can still make a donation at https://mydonate.bt.com/events/ bigsleepeasy. If you or your business are interested in taking part in a future Sleep Easy event in either spring or autumn next year, you can email YMCA Bournemouth on fundraising@ ymcabournemouth.org.uk. For further information, high resolution images or interviews, please contact YMCA Bournemouth Communications Officer Richard Chumbley on 07710 099310 or richard.chumbley@ ymcabournemouth.org.uk *Poem written for this autumn’s fundraising, as read out to participants on the night of the Sleep Easy event My House Was Made of Stone By Richard Chumbley I remember waking gently in the comfort of my home With a family and a job My house was made of stone The next day that I woke up, I battled hard to cope Life was tough, but I got by My house was made of hope The third day that I woke up, my head was in a mess Bad luck, mistakes and unpaid bills My house was made of stress Today I woke up on the street, the floor so very hard I’m cold and scared and anxious And my house is made of card Tomorrow, I can’t guess at, but I pray to God above That someone kind will guide me To a house that’s made of love.

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As We Kick Off 2019, Digital Storm Reflect On 2018

igital Storm started the year in high spirits having just moved into our new office in Bournemouth town centre; a move which allowed for additional office space for meetings and a social lounge for staff to enjoy. We were also proud to recruit one of our recent apprentices. We are dedicated to offering apprenticeship opportunities for young people and look forward to offering more in 2019. Fast forward to the Spring and we won several new clients and interesting projects including Parkstone Bay Marina, Dudsbury Golf Club Hotel & Spa and Safewise. With his commitment to the local business community, Paul Andrews, our Director, also began working with the Bournemouth Town Centre BID and attended various round table meetings with other business leaders and Levy payers discussing the issues and progress about the town centre. Again, something that we are committed to! Then the summer came around marking our 15th year anniversary. We celebrated this momentous achievement in various ways including sponsoring one of the DCCI breakfast events where we were proud to partner up with one of our longstanding clients, Forum Jewellers and provide a prize raffle for an exquisite Bering watch. Our birthday month saw our biggest achievement of the year by winning the ‘Not For Profit Website of the year 2018’ at the Wirehive 100 Award. The Wirehive Awards consider top agencies across more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

the South and celebrates the outstanding creative and technical talent. “Winning an award was an overwhelming testament to the great work that we produce at Digital Storm” says Lesley Simmons, Director. In September, we were pleased to welcome Blanca, a graphic designer from Spain, who came to England as an intern to improve her English language skills and gain agency experience. We were also proud to renew our Business Partner membership with the DCCI for a 4th year in a row and being entrusted as their design, web and marketing agency. November was momentous, thanks to Lesley and Curtis (Marketing Manager) who both danced live at the Bournemouth Business

Winning an award was an overwhelming testament to the great work that we produce at Digital Storm” says Lesley Simmons, Director Come Dancing event raising money for the Bournemouth Hospital Charity and Pavilion Dance South West. Neither had danced before and were suddenly doing contemporary and Capoeira type dances in front of an audience of 200 people. We were proud to raise £735.00. If that wasn’t enough, Lesley was awarded Runner Up against all the other local businesses taking part. We approached the end the year by winning several fantastic new clients including Dorset EMC, Kingston Maurwood College and The Colour Works; so 2019 is already going to start fantastically for us. “2018 has been exciting and we have seen a significant growth. I am proud of our achievements and would like to say thanks to our fantastic team and our clients. I am also very proud of our continued commitment to the wider business community in Dorset and we will strive to continue this involvement for the future. We are now looking forward to seeing what 2019 brings”. Says Paul Andrews, Director. If you would like help with your marketing, website or design, please contact Digital Storm on 01202 298392 or email enquiries@digitalstorm.co.uk 39

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Price Pressures Hitting Manufacturing Exporters

International Trade Training Calendar Export Forum

Date: 19th January 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Customs procedures, preference & rules of origin

The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, have published its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and export documentation data. It finds that as the clock ticks ever closer to Brexit, a combination of exchange rates and price pressures is forcing exporters to increase prices.

he survey, of over 2,500 exporters, shows that there is an increasing number of firms who are expecting to increase prices in the next 3 months. 41% of manufacturers and 34% of service firms surveyed report that their prices will rise, up from 35% and 32% in the previous quarter. Exchange rates is the top external factor concerning business, with 68% of manufacturers and 50% of services firms citing it as an issue. The vast majority of exporting manufacturers (85%) cite the cost of raw materials as a pressure driving prices. These rising costs are contributing to a slowdown in export orders, with just 35% of manufacturers and 24% of services businesses reporting an increase in orders – compared with 39% and 30% respectively in the previous quarter. This is also reflected in the BCC/ DHL Trade Confidence Index, which measures the volume of trade documents issued by Accredited Chambers of Commerce for goods shipments outside the EU. This decreased by 3.86% this quarter and 4.81% compared to the same quarter in the previous year, but still remains high by historical standards. The current Brexit uncertainty is weighing heavily on business communities across the country. It is crucial that firms get the clarity and precision on the terms of trade they will face with the EU and many other countries in a matter of months. They will also need to know who they can hire, what rules they need to follow, and what more the government can do to support them through this period. 40

Key findings from the report:

Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of Policy and Campaigns at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

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“The ongoing political and economic turbulence continues to play on the minds of exporters. Every twist and turn in Westminster is pounced upon by the markets, so it is no surprise that the volatility in the exchange rates weighs heavily. “Despite the continued political turmoil, companies will always find a way to trade with each other. While exporters are doing their best to harness the advantages of the falling pound, its impact on imports in the supply chain often makes this a double-edged sword. “Giving clarity and precision to firms should be of paramount concern for the government. And at a time of record high skills shortages, the government must urgently publish the Immigration White Paper, to give longterm clarity to firms in all corners of the country who need skills at all levels.”

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76% of manufacturers and 69% of services firms who attempted to recruit, struggled to find the right staff. This is up from the 69% seen in Q2 for manufacturers and 60% for services 85% of manufacturers cite the cost of raw materials as a leading source of price pressure, up from 81% in Q2 2018 The BCC/DHL Trade Confidence Index, a measure of the volume of trade documentation issued nationally, fell by 3.86% on the quarter, but remains high by historical standards

Shannon Diett, VP of Marketing at DHL Express, said: “The small decline in the Trade Confidence Index, down 3.9% on Q2 2018 and 4.8% on Q3 2017, is not surprising given the uncertain business climate we’re currently facing. We are however encouraged to see that both manufacturers and service firms remain confident that trade will improve over the next 12 months. We continue to encourage businesses to increase the number of countries they trade with to help reduce future risk and increase the opportunities for growth.”

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Date: 24th January 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

How to complete your export documents Date: 12th February 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Exporters Forum

Date: 19th February 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

How to get the best from your distributors and agents Date: 21st February 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Incoterms 2010 – How they help your overseas trade

Date: 28th February 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

An Introduction to export operations

Date: 5th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

How to complete your export documents Date: 12th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Exporters Forum

Date: 21st March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Strategic goods and export licences

Date: 26th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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The extra monthly events are aimed at companies who have been trading only with the EU and unlikely to be familiar with the anticipated changes after Brexit, such as customs declarations and additional paperwork. They start on 15th January.

Funding On Offer For International Trade Training New training courses are being held in early 2019 by the Dorset Chamber with Government grants available to help businesses succeed in international trade.

he Chamber is holding training international trade and gives us confidence for 2019. January 17, and a Customs Procedures, Preference and sessions and workshops, “The Chamber offers a wide range of international Rules of Origin session on 24th January. and offering qualifications to trade services, including workshops for new exporters, The Chamber – Dorset’s leading business support encourage new exporters and qualifications, training and accreditation as well as organisation – is also running a Foundation Award in support businesses already documentation services. International Trade at NVQ Level 2 starting on March 5 trading overseas. “We can also provide information about Government and running until 24th June. Its international trade department will also grants on offer to help businesses fund training with The Chamber’s international trade team hit a target be holding extra sessions on a monthly basis us, especially in relation to customs declarations and of processing 10,000 documents in record time in 2018, to tell companies about potential changes to export, import and customs procedures. reaching the milestone in October – 500 more than customs declarations and paperwork post “Trading internationally is not as daunting as it may for the same period in 2017 and up 1000 on 2014. It will Brexit. first appear, especially with all of the support available have processed an estimated 12,000 documents by the Government grants are available to so I would encourage anyone thinking of trading end of 2018. businesses for up Dorset Chamber, the county’s voice to 70 per cent of of business, helped more than 250 the cost of training businesses export £165m worth of goods Dorset Chamber, the county’s voice of business, helped employees to help in the last financial year. complete customs Its international trade department more than 250 businesses export £165m worth of goods in declarations helps members and non-members and manage with all export requirements – including export, import documentation, checks, customs the last financial year and customs compliance, payments, training and processes, or to a preparation for AEO accreditation. limit of £1,050 per person on a course. internationally to get in touch to find out more.” The Chamber also offers operational support on Rob Booth, head of international trade The extra monthly events are aimed at companies a one-to-one basis for companies and hosts the services, said: “Despite uncertainty over who have been trading only with the EU and unlikely Exporters Forum each month to help companies see Brexit, businesses in Dorset continue to look to be familiar with the anticipated changes after the benefits of trading worldwide. overseas. Brexit, such as customs declarations and additional “We have had an incredibly busy year with paperwork. They start on January 15. a record number of documents processed, Others events in the diary include a New to Export Visit www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/internationalwhich demonstrates Dorset’s strength in workshop on 16th January, an Exporters Forum on trade/ for more details. more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

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Going From Strength To Strength When it comes to the current political climate, there’s one Dorset-based company who are continuing to grow from strength-to-strength despite the uncertainty faced by the UK economy. With their head office in Poole, aerospace manufacturing company, Field International, are continuing to take the global market by storm. So much so, that they’re now considered a major worldwide player that’s leading the way in aerospace engineering. Founded in 1995 by David Booker and his wife, Marie, and with their son, Mark Booker, now at the helm, the family-run company has an impressive presence on the global stage. Employing 50 highlyqualified personnel in Dorset and fast approaching 200 employees worldwide, this forward-thinking company boasts engineering and manufacturing facilities in the UK, Singapore, the US, China and Spain, and trades in over 50 countries around the world.

With their sights firmly set on continuing their worldwide expansion, Field International supports and supplies most of the major Airlines and MROs worldwide with licensed aircraft tooling and ground support equipment. They’re even able to lay claim to being one of the UK’s only official Airbus Tier 1 Aircraft Tooling suppliers and one of the top-selling Boeing tooling licensees. The company would not have gained such enduring worldwide success without their unshakeable global vision, which, despite the current economic uncertainty, remains stronger than ever. Their international vision is matched only by their commitment to bringing more specialist jobs to Dorset, as well as their ambition to expand the company in the UK. This has seen the company become heavily involved in local apprenticeship programmes, through which they work hard to develop Dorset’s young people.

In addition the company has partnered with a local charitable organisation that provides learning and work services integration to help people get back to work. It’s safe to say Field International is surviving and thriving in today’s marketplace and promises to continue its success – whatever the economy throws at them. With plans to expand its global reach even further, as well as strengthen its presence in Dorset, the sky really is the limit.

It’s safe to say Field International is surviving and thriving in today’s marketplace and promises to continue its success – whatever the economy throws at them

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Additional Turn-milling Capacity Provides Essential Productivity Boost For Poole Firm Moore International

he Moore family had been supplying local industry in the Poole and Bournemouth area with bearing and power transmission solutions for some 13 years, when in 1997 they had an enquiry that was to change the business dramatically — and see Moore International formed. Managing director Mark Moore takes up the story. “We were approached by a London-based company making parts for buses and asked to quote for a significant quantity of ballscrew and leadscrew products. I contacted the Swiss manufacturer Eichenberger Gewinde, and we subsequently won the business. Moreover, the quantities were such that, after a few meetings, the Swiss company asked us to be their distributor in the UK and Ireland. “The ballscrews — supplied in lengths up to 3m — were cut to length and the ends machined to suit specific applications. Initially, we used about five companies to do the necessary turning and milling work, but when Eichenberger Gewinde said it wanted distributors to do their own machining, we established our own facility. We also bought our first CNC machines, allowing us to not only have full control over quality but also meet demanding customer lead times.” more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

A steady increase in customer demand saw Moore International continue to invest in new CNC machinery, including its first Hwacheon turning centre — a Cutex 200 from Sheffield based Ward Hi-Tech Ltd. Mr Moore said: “The high-precision nature of the ballscrews and other products we produce means we buy high-quality machines that offer accuracy, repeatability and reliability; and where possible, we double up on key items of equipment to ensure some continuity of production, whatever the circumstances.” With growth continuing, the company moved from rented buildings in January 2016 and bought a

much larger industrial unit on Poole’s Upton Industrial Estate, where it is today. To add further production capacity plus physical capacity — and with exports a fastgrowing opportunity (particularly to the USA) — Moore International installed a Hi-Tech 200BLMC turning centre in March 2018; this is its fourth Hwacheon machine. For more information on Moore International visit: www.mooreinternational.co.uk Reprinted in part with permission from Machinery Market 43

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Networking – How Does It Make You Feel?

lare Fielder of The Pistachio Club says “When it comes to the word ‘networking’, it can stir many emotions. Don’t get me wrong, it can be an amazing way to develop and grow your business and make new contacts. But let’s talk about the elephant in the room; for many people, walking into an event full of strangers can be scary. Really scary”.

Lighthouse Sets The Standard For Intern Programmes Ahead Of Law Change With unpaid work experience likely to be outlawed in the new year Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, is setting the standard for the creative employment of interns. According to the social mobility campaigning body the Sutton Trust eighty-six per cent of arts internships are unpaid – a figure that is only surpassed in the retail sector where almost nine out of ten are unpaid. The practice is seen as a barrier to young people from low and moderate-income backgrounds accessing careers in those industries. Scheduled for a second reading on 25 January the Unpaid Work Experience (Prohibition) Bill would end unpaid internships that last longer than four weeks. But marketing interns at Lighthouse, the UK’s largest regional arts centre, are not only paid the minimum wage they have a clearly defined role within the organisation, receive comprehensive training and are actively helped in their future job search. So far, every intern has gone on to find full-time work in the arts or related industries. “We are passionate about our intern programme,” says Sara St George, Deputy CEO at Lighthouse. “As part of our role as cultural leaders in the South West it is imperative that we nurture the next generation of arts professionals in the region and present new employment opportunities in the arts.” Interns stay for six months and work four days a week giving them time to pursue other interests, voluntary work or further paid employment. They are trained in arts marketing practice and encouraged to contribute their own skills. Two have since secured full-time positions at Lighthouse. “I didn’t really know jobs like this existed until I applied for the role,” says current intern Anne-Marie Dames who started work in October. “I want to work in the creative industries and had previously done a marketing internship in retail but hadn’t thought of arts marketing as a specific skill set and didn’t think there were jobs like this outside London. “I feel a lot more confident about what I’m doing and it’s good to be learning again as there was a sense that learning about the things I love stopped when I finished uni.” Her predecessor Andrew Meredith is a practicing artist who took a break from his painting career to develop his marketing skills in an arts context. “The internship offered more than just a simple glance into marketing within a professional arts centre,” he says. “I felt an accepted and valued member of the marketing team and returned to my own painting practice fully equipped to professionally market my own creative endeavours” Lighthouse launched its marketing intern programme in 2014 backed by the Creative and Cultural Skills Council taking the scheme in-house in 2016 when that funding ended. 44

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Acknowledge the fear As an introvert myself, real-life networking can make me feel awkward. So before I go, I acknowledge that yes, there may be moments when I feel uncomfortable. But it won’t last forever. I acknowledge that I may feel like ‘Billy-no-mates’. But there will be people who recognise those ‘I’m just standing here looking like an idiot’ signs and invite me into a conversation. I acknowledge I am really bad at putting names to faces. Blessed be the name badge. And if that fails, I'm just honest and say ‘ I’m terrible at remembering names, can you remind me of yours?’. I also acknowledge that networking isn’t a skill we are taught. Rather it’s a real-life skill, you pick up along the way and make your own.

Not all networking is created equally There are many different styles and formats. Which is a good, and bad thing. The bad part is when you are new, you have to try lots of events, so that you can work out which ones suit you. The reasons why people go to networking events vary. There is no right or wrong approach, just be honest with yourself. Also, know that those reasons may vary from month to month or group to group. By being clear on this, it will help you to understand, why do you want to network and what do you want to get out of it? Which then allows you to determine if a particular event has been successful. Some networking groups can be very sales driven, where it is expected to make referrals. Other groups are focused on knowledge sharing. Others on peer-to-peer mentoring. Others are focused on a mixture of social and business. Pick the style that suits you.

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Alternatives and conversational hooks The hardest part, for many, is actually starting a conversation with a stranger. So, even if it’s not your thing, get your small talk on. Think of different ways to ask some of the standard questions like ‘What do you do?’, ‘How is business going’. The same way parents are now encouraged to ask their kids better questions, as opposed to ‘How was your day at school’. By asking a question in a different way, or by asking an interesting question, it can help the conversation feel, well, more interesting. And if you are asked a standard question, then you can expand your answer to give a conversational hook. Share an additional non-business piece of information that the other person can hook into. It’s easy to add a ‘and I spend my spare time running/ volunteering/ interesting hobby’. By doing this, it allows the conversation to expand. It gives the other person more opportunities to find a point of interest. It allows the conversation to flow. It allows you to build connections.

You are not the only one

Remember that if you are scared to enter an event filled with strangers. You. Are. Not. Alone. Many others also feel this way. If you are new to networking, keep at it. It will get easier. Keep going to events and finding which ones suit you. Once you get past your fear, you can start to make real connections to people. Once you get past your fear, you can start to identify which events offer the support and opportunities you want. Once you get past your fear, you can start to see which networking communities are aligned with your way of doing business.

How to get started

I suggest going to a well-run event, such as ‘meet the chamber’. There is a small group of people by the entrance to show you the ropes. And dotted around the room are ambassadors to help you if you feel lost at any point. Why not come along to the next event, it would be great to see you. Find out more about Clare at www. thepistachioclub.com

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Flowbird Expands Electronics Capabilities At Poole Grammar School A partnership between leading technology company Flowbird Transport Intelligence (previously Parkeon Transportation) and Poole Grammar School is opening up new learning opportunities for aspiring electronics engineers. Flowbird has sponsored the purchase of printed circuit board (PCB) components for the school’s Electronics Club, enabling students to build and test a number of interactive projects over the autumn term. The Poole-based company’s Product Manager, Malcolm Edwards, designed a PCB for the school that could be used to build many different projects, and also provided worksheets and practical support for the students each week. Malcolm said: “The students are really excited and are lucky to have excellent, enthusiastic teaching staff at the school. They are learning fast and doing far better than I could ever have imagined. Well done guys!” The first few projects involved programming a microcontroller

to provide a sound-driven light show and to play different musical notes according to the distance of a student’s hand to the board. Numerous other projects will be built on the same board. The students will learn to add new interfaces and write software to take inputs from switches, sound, light levels, distance sensors and control servo motors, a loudspeaker and lights. A number of students have already signed up for future iterations of the club, demonstrating their enthusiasm for electronics and their willingness to develop their practical and theoretical skills. Paul March from Poole Grammar School, who is leading the club, said: “The students really appreciate the opportunity to take their electronics further and they get a lot out of it. They’re learning practical skills and theory outside of lesson time, which really expands their horizons and will trickle down to the whole class in lessons.” Paul reported that the students were so enthusiastic they started coming

in at lunchtimes to continue their projects. Malcolm Edwards, of Flowbird said: “Ultimately, engineering is all around us, and bringing industry knowledge into the classroom has not only helped students improve their science and mathematics, but also provided a way of thinking that will be beneficial in all aspects of their lives.” Furthermore, with positive role models from Flowbird and Poole Grammar School, these talented young engineering students will be inspired to push the boundaries of their knowledge and explore electronics and programming still further. Our photos show Poole Grammar School students at the Electronics Club. www.flowbirdti.com

Significant Business Growth Prompts Law Firm To Invest In Innovative Software Law firm Trethowans is revolutionising the way it stores and uses client and case information as part of a major IT upgrade that is taking place over the next few years. The firm is investing heavily in its IT infrastructure as it expands its reach across the region. It plans to invest millions over the next two years to support its ambitious growth plans. Trethowans’ latest investment in its IT comes in the form of a new contract with business software company, Linetime. The move will involve installing the innovative Liberate software suite, to be used by its workforce. “We take great pride in providing high quality services to all our clients - whether they be individuals or large corporate businesses,” said Trethowans’ Finance Director Andy Duckworth. “This latest project is about ensuring we have the very best IT infrastructure in place. We see this partnership with Linetime - and the investment in Liberate - as an essential part of continuing and improving our service delivery.” more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Trethowans chose Linetime following an intensive selection exercise - and will use the software company’s single database for accounts, case management and CRM. The project will also include links to the DocsCorp portfolio and SmartSearch AML checking, before further development of a sophisticated integration with the iManage DMS. Linetime Development Director, Phil Snee, added: “Linetime welcomes Trethowans into the expanding community of Liberate users. This is a further powerful endorsement of the value of a single, combined solution.” The investment in Linetime’s technology sits alongside a suite of other significant IT investments being made by Trethowans. It works with Whiteleybased Taylor Made Computer Solutions, which has created an IT strategy to help the law firm steer its actions and IT investments as it continues to grow over the next few years. For more information about Trethowans, visit trethowans.com

Echo-U South Celebrates New Contract Win With LV= LEADING contact centre Echo-U South is celebrating a recent contract win with life and pensions provider LV=. The news also coincides with the office’s first birthday milestone. The Echo-U South team, which is based in Bournemouth, will be working with LV= on its campaign to reconnect with people who have had policies with LV= in the past that might have since been lost. Echo-U will be responsible for taking inbound calls and emails from both existing and old customers of LV=, dealing with their individual queries. As well as the fantastic opportunity to work as a local partner to LV=, the contract win will also see Echo-U create up to 20 jobs to work on the account and to support the company through the busy festive period. The unanimous decision to hire the Echo-U team was made after the contact centre proved that it was able to provide everything that LV= was looking for, with the added value of being local. LV= is a leading financial provider and a mutual society, with over 5.8 million customers offering a range of financial products. Mandy Holford, Customer Service Director at Echo-U, said: “We’re really excited to welcome LV= as a new client and to work with them on the ‘reconnect with LV=’ project. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the Echo-U South team and we look forward to building a relationship with the team at LV=. Alongside the contract win, the Echo-U South team is also celebrating its first birthday this quarter. Headquartered in Newcastle, the firm expanded into Bournemouth last year as part of an ambitious growth strategy. To mark its birthday, the company will host a party for staff, clients and friends of Echo-U that have been instrumental in its first year’s success. Mandy continued: “It has been a busy year for Echo-U since we launched the Bournemouth office and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to gather all of the people together who made it happen.” Echo-U is an established owner-managed UK contact centre with offices in Bournemouth and Newcastle. The company is committed to creating growth for its clients, including many of the UK’s biggest brands such as DPD, Sage Plc, Sky and National Careers Service, by managing their customer relationships through combining quality conversations with the best customer experience. For more information on Echo-U visit www.echo-u.co.uk 45

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Dorset Business Angels Reflect On Raising And Facilitating Investments In Excess Of £2.5million Since Its Formation In 2013 Dorset Business Angels (DBA) have been reflecting on their raising and facilitating of investments in excess of £2.5 million since the organisation’s formation in 2013. Its vision has always been to turn Dorset into one of the UK’s best regions for setting up high growth and start-up businesses by providing quality, private equity investment opportunities to local high net worth (HNW) and sophisticated investors (SI). The DBA network prides itself on its diverse mix of Angels, many of whom are entrepreneurs who are running or have exited from highly successful businesses and are now looking to help, support and invest in upcoming local talent. Four times a year companies are invited to attend an event at which they pitch their business to the savvy Angels in a Dragon’s Den type scenario. If they are successful, investment may then come from either a single Angel member or several members pooling funds, to support the enterprise. Such investments are always for a minority equity stake, rather than the provision of loan capital. To date, DBA have received approaches from over 80 companies across a diverse range of market sectors including IT, Finance, Engineering, Automotive, Green Energy and many more. DBA Chairman Don McQueen advised: “Not every business receives the whole investment from DBA, but the fact that it has had the support of DBA members increases its chances of securing the remaining funds from other Angel networks in the region. “Over the years, some brilliant concepts have been put before the members. Even if a business does not secure investment on the night, DBA can introduce them to mentoring that will give them an opportunity to revise their Business Plan and return to pitch again to the members at a future event.”

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Successful companies that have received investment have included: • A telecoms company that is able to deliver high-speed broadband services down the BT copper wire network at a fraction of the cost of fibre. • A medical company which is a spinout from Imperial College, which designs and manufactures specialised equipment to detect the onset of various forms of cancer. • A mapping company that has developed an app to assist walkers, ramblers and the emergency services. • A company that brings together buyers and sellers of used cars, in order to reduce costs by cutting out the large dealerships. • A company that developed a range of instruments to determine the amount of toxins present in common foodstuffs. • A manufacturing company that has developed the next generation of aerosol valves that use air as the propellant instead of CFC gases. • An SaaS company in the publishing sphere, bringing together buyers and sellers in the Native Advertising market.

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Investments to-date have ranged between £150550K, but larger investments up to £1.5M have been facilitated through association with other Angel groups and Private Equity Houses. Before a business is invited to pitch to the members, the Screening Committee will have already carried out initial due diligence on the preliminary data that is provded by the Company to ensure that it meets certain criteria, to be worthy of further consideration by members. Usually these criteria will be: 1. Is the product/service likely to disrupt the market sector in which the Company operates? 2. Does the management team have the necessary skill-sets to achieve their financial forecasts and ultimately, achieve an adequate return for the investors? 3. Is the investment required sufficient for the Company to achieve its objectives, or is it likely to require further funding rounds to achieve a suitable exit multiple for the investors? 4. Is the valuation of the Company prior to investment realistic, in relation to the progress it has achieved in its development to-date? Don McQueen concluded: “We are always keen to welcome new investors to our network and would urge anyone interested in joining or finding out more about us to get in touch. We would love to hear from you. email: peter.eales@dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk” The next investors’ pitch event will take place in February 2019 at the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton. To book a place at the DBA Pitch Event visit www. dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk/

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Over £90,000 Raised At Diverse Abilities Gala Ball

Volvo XC40 Crowned BBC TopGear Magazine’s SUV Of The Year • • •

Volvo’s first compact SUV takes the top SUV honour in the BBC TopGear Magazine Awards Praised by the judges for its all-round quality and ability Award sustains an unprecedented start for the XC40, with record launch sales performance and multiple industry honours

The Volvo XC40 compact premium SUV has continued its exceptional run of awards success, being crowned SUV of the Year in the 2018 BBC TopGear Magazine Awards. As part of the judging process, TopGear Magazine described the XC40 as “excellent” and a “considered, thoughtful, effective machine”. In its earlier review of the XC40, the magazine declared that “Volvo has made something distinctive”, making the point that “the values of an SUV correspond with many of the values of Volvo”. TopGear praised the XC40’s “comfy drive”, its “sense of all-weather security” and the “extremely well-organised and practical cabin”. Jon Wakefield, Volvo Car UK Managing Director, said: “Our entry into the fiercely competitive compact premium SUV market has proved an exceptional success, with the XC40 earning widespread praise from critics and customers alike. It might be the smallest SUV in our line-up, but it encapsulates everything we’re aiming to deliver as a brand in terms of striking, modern design, effective, intelligent use of new technologies, along

with innovative engineering and unparalleled safety.” The XC40’s impressive honours list already includes the 2018 European Car of the Year title, and the model achieved the maximum five-star rating when it was subjected to the more rigorous 2018 assessment by the independent vehicle safety organisation Euro NCAP. Launched in September 2017, the XC40 is designed primarily for urban life, but is equally capable out on the open road in all weathers, especially those versions with all-wheel drive. Public response to the car has been unprecedented, with the model achieving the highest rate of launch sales yet for a new Volvo in the UK. Its appeal has been increased with the addition of Volvo’s new and highly efficient 156hp T3 three-cylinder petrol engine and the 190hp T4 petrol and 150hp D3 diesel units to the range. For more information on the Volvo XC40, please speak to Paul Taylor or Agate Loce at Volvo Cars Poole business@ volvocarspoole.co.uk

Hall & Woodhouse Support 57th Badger Chase Day At Wincanton Racecourse Hall & Woodhouse (H&W), the leading independent family-owned Dorset brewer, is celebrating another successful Badger Chase Day at Wincanton Racecourse. The annual event, which is now in its 57th year, has been well attended by Somerset residents as well as the H&W team and family members since it began in March 1962. Each year there is always a competitive field of horses competing for the Badger Ales Trophy, and this year H&W Chairman Mark Woodhouse and his wife Tessa’s horse, named Present Man, triumphed for the second year running. Ridden by Bryony Frost, Present Man scooped the prize for the second time and was trained locally at Shepton Mallet by 10-time champion trainer Paul Nicholls. Originally called the Badger Brewery Handicap Chase, the event has become Wincanton’s flagship raceday, recognised in Somerset as one of the county’s finest sporting occasions. It is Britain’s longestrunning sponsored chase and continues to draw in the crowds from near and far. Mark Woodhouse, Chairman of Hall & Woodhouse, said: “We are so proud to have backed this tremendous event for over half a century, making us the longest current more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

sponsor in racing. It is the county’s most historic race and it is only fitting that we continue to support the race due to our own vast heritage across the south. “It is a fantastic opportunity for our team members, business partners, and the family to come together each year. Everyone travels from far and wide including Richard and Denise Bell, who run the Silent Woman Inn at Wareham in Dorset. Richard and Denise have been running pubs for us for more than 21 years and have come to the Badger Chase Day every year since joining the H&W family. Richard and Denise close their pub for the day and bring with them as many as 50 guests, team members, and friends in a coach convoy for a day of fun at Wincanton.” Please visit www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk for more information.

Diverse Abilities celebrated raising over £90,000 at its annual gala ball, held at Poole Lighthouse, which was raising funds for the vital services the charity runs to support children and adults living with disabilities in Dorset, and their families. The Parisian-themed event, which was kindly sponsored by Franses Jewellers of Bournemouth, was an extraordinary evening with over 400 people attending. Adults and families the charity supports, Diverse Abilities staff, sponsors and other members of the local community had an unforgettable time from the moment they walked in on the red carpet until carriages arrived at 1am. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception before entering the red and black themed room to a fabulous silk dancer on stage, followed by a three-course meal with wine. During the evening a group of cancan dancers entertained guests and local band Funkty Dumpty kept everyone dancing until late. Sue Reid, Events Manager at Diverse Abilities, said: “Everyone in attendance had a truly memorable night. Words can’t even express how delighted we are with the funds raised. A massive thank you goes to everyone that attended and our sponsors – Franses Jewellers, Global Group, Forelle Estates and Sue Thomas. Without their support the event could not have happened.” The monies raised at the gala ball, and other events Diverse Abilities runs every year, has a huge impact on the children, adults and families the charity supports. Without the help of the local community, Diverse Abilities could not run its services and make a difference to those it cares for, providing children and adults a future they deserve and being a lifeline to parents. This years gala ball will take place on Saturday 23 November. To reserve your tickets now, call 01202 718266.

Sub-Zero Temperatures For Poole Based TXI Telecoms Poole-based hosted telephony and cloud based communication solutions company TXI have been providing much needed communications solutions in temperatures of -24C. The company’s ‘Installations’ division designs, builds, aligns and maintains large satellite communications antennae in some of the world’s harshest environments. At the time of going to press, TXI’s Founder and Managing Director Kevin Harrison is in Antarctica on one such project. TXI’s customers include the likes of Arqiva, Sky and the BBC, all of whom rely on the company’s expertise and huge attention to detail. In sub-zero temperatures the antenna must be aligned as precisely as within a hundredth of an inch, to guarantee a good communication with the satellite 3000km away. Find out about TXI at www.txitelecoms.co.uk 47

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Case Study – Strategic Development Through People Introduction A major UK distribution business had grown over many years by acquisition, in many cases the Regional branch offices had kept their original trading name in an attempt to retain their loyal customer-base. Branch management vacancies were often filled by ‘poaching’ from the competition. There were limited People Development programmes, and each division had their own approach to Learning & Development. At this point, one arm of the business had ‘outsourced’ their complete training and learning requirement to my company Pt Learning and Development. Over a short time period I had developed several bespoke courses aimed at both levels of work, and development level. This situation, whilst not being ideal, was fine until business became more difficult to secure and parts of the business found themselves competing against each other with the same customer base. The key problems being faced at this point in time were: • No clear role descriptions or competencies • Confused boundaries in terms of trading • Little, and in some areas no people development, and a duplication and different approach to development • Low morale and motivation in some areas • Different cultures across the Regions Background The holding company’s aim was to begin to realign key operational functions into single functions in one location, covering all divisions. Trading conditions were incredibly tough and very competitive. It was at this point I met with the Chief Executive to discuss the key priorities and challenges for the business in both the short and long-term. The key focus was upon director and middle management development and the identification of capability within the business. The external talent pool had dried up, so the objective was ‘to grow some of our own’.

The alternatives we considered 1. Buying-in training, or sending people on generic development programmes 2. Using some existing managers to mentor others 3. Doing nothing We decided: • Point one - needed to be ‘bespoke’ for the businesses current market position, and the development level and decision-making level needed. • Point two – time was a huge issue, and the level of required competence was spread too thinly in the business • Point three - was never really an option My proposed solutions The overall solution was for me to design and develop the Director Leadership and Management programmes. Of course, as it stood, I realised this needed careful planning and a major commitment from everyone involved. Having previously designed programmes aimed at a host of topics, and with my company knowledge, this gave me a head start in terms of design. The Director programme consisted of several elements including Situational Leadership, 360 Degree Behavioural Feedback from the MD, peers and direct reports. There was also an element of Total Quality Management; part of this focused upon their views of desired behaviours and competencies in the business (this was fed to HR to begin mapping job descriptions and competencies). Sections of this were from the Middle Management Leadership proposal I had completed. One of the director’s tasks was to communicate this to their Managers, therefore preparing them for attendance on the Middle management programme. Whilst this was happening, it gave me time to design the full Middle Management programme. The completed programmes consisted of six two-day workshops for Middle Managers and a Director Development programme. Each workshop was supported with a mini

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project for each delegate to complete before their attendance at the next event. Time was given at the beginning of each workshop for delegates to chat through their mini project, which in turn allowed for some group action learning. There was also a major project to complete, which needed to be agreed with their respective Regional Director. This project needed to have a significant impact on the business and had to describe: • • • • •

The business issues Why it was chosen Any budgetary considerations Any costs incurred Time spent, and who else needed to be involved • The impact on the business, revenue generated, or costs saved, and the impact on the individuals and their respective teams All projects were reviewed by me and feedback was provided. This was against a very stringent set of guidelines. The Chartered Management Institute also reviewed my process on project reviews and feedback. At the completion of the programme, each delegate presented their major project and plans to the senior team. Whilst HR spent more time on job descriptions and competencies, which would be incorporated into the management programme, and included in the people management module. I suggested taking parts of this programme and using this as an introduction to management – for those thought to have potential, or for

those very new to management. This was also adopted and delivered. I designed a process whereby people could apply to attend the Introduction to Management Programme; this consisted of profiling personality, and application and competency-based selection interviews. Those who met the stated criteria were then eligible to attend the programme. We identified Branch Managers who had a desire to mentor people, and who the Regional Director felt would make great mentors. Their task was to mentor those who were not successful to attend the introduction programme. I developed a mentoring approach, which was a formal process, focusing upon those areas identified during the screening process needing developing before attendance on the programme. This process was a resounding success, and I met many people on the next introduction intake who were not successful the first time round. The outcomes Although this was a long-term process, and a real challenge for me to design, deliver and complete. The key outcomes were: • The business became more profitable • Staff retention increased • Promoting from within became the norm • Some key business issues were solved • A desired employer in their field • Objectives & Appraisals were introduced and aimed at the business’s strategies and goals. • Over 200 people were developed, and each had a process for managing their own future development. • Over one million pounds of additional sales, revenue and cost saving were made through the project work and knowledge application I had the management programme bench-marked against the national standards for management and endorsed by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). CMI certificates were presented during attendees’ presentation of all their learning and outcomes of projects. For information: www.ptlearning.co.uk

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fter joining Yellow Buses on an engineering graduate scheme, Aleesha Edie has been appointed as workshop supervisor. The recruit is responsible for the busy workshop that keeps the fleet of more than 150 vehicles on the road. She also manages the dozens of engineers who carry out the maintenance and repairs on the buses at the depot in Yeomans Way, 48

Bournemouth. The company is using the scheme to bring through talented youngsters into management roles. Phil Pannell, Yellow Buses’ Service Delivery Director, said: “Aleesha’s appointment is part of the process of the scheme and she has really stepped up. “She has learned a great deal very quickly and we’ve been really impressed by how she deals

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with situations and manages our experienced team. “It is a role she has got due to merit and she will spend six months as supervisor before moving into a new management role within the company.” Aleesha said: “It’s been a steep learning curve but I’ve really enjoyed it and the engineers are very supportive. “It is quite a responsibility to keep

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all the vehicles on the road, but there is an excellent team who are really motivated. “This graduate scheme has been superb and I’m so grateful to Yellow Buses for taking me on.” @DorsetChamber

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Dorset Chamber Events And Training Diary January

February

Networking Lunch

Business Breakfast

Date: 17th January 2019

Date: 5th February 2019

Venue: Hotel Du Vin

Venue: The Cliff

Price (+VAT): Member £ 23.33 & Non-member £33.33

Price (+VAT): Member £ 15 & Nonmember £25

Simply Networking Date: 22nd January 2019 Venue: Volvo Cars Poole

Member to Member Live Date: 14th February 2019 Venue: Village Hotel Bournemouth

Members Training Academy #AskTheExpert: How can you still Market in the new GDPR world? Date: 25th January 2019 Contact: 0800 7560811 Venue: The Enterprise Hub Managing stress and mental health in the workplace training Date: 5th February 2019 Contact: 01425 205391 Venue: The Buckman Building Price: £195 Government cashback for innovation Date: 7th February 2019 Contact: 07732 627085 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Price: Free of charge, Members only event

Price (+VAT): Exhibitors £130, Member & Non-member free attendance

Innovation rewarded Date: 28th March 2019 Contact: 07732 627085 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Signature Lunch

Signature Breakfast

Date: 31st January 2019

Date: 28th February 2019

Venue: Italian Villa

Venue: Rick Stein

Price (+VAT): Member £45

Price (+VAT): Member £20

#AskTheExpert: How to succeed as an Amazon seller Date: 29th March 2019 Contact: 08007 560811 Venue: The Enterprise Hub

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Don’t Let Health And Safety Regulations Cost You Thousands Last year there were 30.7 million working days lost due to work-related ill health. Is that something your company could afford? You could probably get by without a member of staff for a short time, but what if that incident ended up costing you thousands in fines as well? The Government has Health and Safety reporting guidance in place; the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations or RIDDOR. Many people may think that this is just for large organisations, factories, building sites or those who are more likely to suffer an injury at work, but in reality the chances of incurring a RIDDOR reportable injury, could affect any business. What is a RIDDOR reportable injury? It is the legal duty of employers, the self employed or someone in control of work premises, to report and record the work-related accidents and injuries which come under the RIDDOR guidelines. Some of these include: fractures (except to the hands or feet), serious burns, loss of consciousness or an injury which requires the person to be absent from work for more than seven days.

It also covers those injuries incurred from a workplace activity such as carpal tunnel, work-related asthma or tendonitis. Without accurate knowledge of which injuries need to be reported and which only need to be recorded, companies could end up incurring a fine of thousands of pounds. DCCI member, Immerse Medical, hails from a NHS background and have used their expert knowledge to provide training to businesses across the South of England since 2016. They have now taken it to the next level; developing an innovative online system helping businesses to effectively report their workplace injuries in line with the Government’s regulations. How can you ensure you report things correctly? Ensuring your business has an accident book on site is a great place to start, and many of these books do have guidelines in them as to what incidents would need reporting. As an appointed First Aid person, completing the accident book and administering basic First Aid, is not all that is involved. When

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an incident is more serious, the onus to effectively complete the correct forms and submit them to the current organisation, can be daunting. Air by Immerse Medical is a new, simple online reporting system where the pressure to understand the Health and Safety regulations is eliminated. Simply log in, fill out the easy form and it determines whether the incident needs to be reported under RIDDOR and even does it for you. As of 2012, failure to report these accidents became a criminal offence and the responsible person can actually be sentenced in the Magistrates’ Court with a fine up to £20,000, or in the Crown Court with an unlimited fine. Individuals deemed

responsible for non-reporting can also face a period of imprisonment for up to two years. With 71,062 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR in 2017, there is a lot of room for error, which could be avoided. This innovative new monthly subscription system also comes with a knowledge hub, educating business owners and staff alike on the different Health and Safety pitfalls which could help prevent companies incurring fines. Immerse Medical also offer expert training for employees and an easy online ordering system, to make topping up your First Aid kit with essential materials, simple. For more information visit: www.immersemedical.co.uk 51

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Presidents Christmas Lunch on Friday 7th December 2018

Emma Freestone of Y-Not Finance, Tim Rainey of Homeline Mortgages Ltd, Tony Brown of Y-Not Finance and Tom Clarke of Eazy Garden Ltd

Rob Mitchell of AFC Bournemouth and Ian Girling of Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

James Tourgout of Deep south Media and Julia Cohen of Weymouth College

Malcolm Baker of Morris Lane and Lucy Filer of FilerKnapper

Damion Hazael of Digital Storm and Ron Wain of Deep south Media

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Enzo Scognamiglio of Hyundai UK, Amy Marks of AFC Bournemouth and David Banks of Westover Group Ltd

Richard Gillespie of James Cowper Kreston, Simon Green of ENHANCED and Frank Pickering of ENHANCED

Phil Fletcher of The Fletcher Foundation, Suzy Fletcher of The Fletcher Foundation and Stuart Fleetham of Xerocad Limited

Sharon Parker of Global Group, Matthew Barker of Barker Group and Darren Mooney of Global Group

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Ian Cambrook of Pidela Consulting Ltd and Chris Palmer of Anytech Solutions

Nicky Oliver of E3 Consulting Ltd, Charlotte Bowater of DorMen and Ron Wain of Deep south Media

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Andre Masters of Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Simon Green of ENHANCED and Debbie Firth of The Passionate PA Ltd

Amanda Maidment of Ouch Training Team Ltd and Su Turner of Ouch Training Team Ltd

Paul Wallis of Hantec Systems, Hannah Wallis of Hantec Systems, Simon Hawtrey-Coombs of DPD (Interlink Express)

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Nicky Busst of HSBC, Hannah Walker of Purple HR Ltd and Ryan Haynes of Ryan Haynes Marketing Consultancy

Jon Raine of Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Amy Ringrose of Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Kat Mieszkowska of Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd and Dave Whiteman of Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd

Jenny Lampski of J R L Coaching and Consulting, Karl Butler of Town & Country Communications and Richard Zabiela of Pt Learning & Development

Samantha Acton of Domestic Angels , Paul Clarke of The Hallmark Hotels and Jacqueline Entwistle of Real Recruitment Solutions

Declan O’Toole of Table Mates and Rob Bruce of TeamJobs

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DORSET BUSINESS DIRECTORY Accountants & Tax Advisors

Artist

Bookkeeping and Payroll

Albert Goodman Leanne House 6 Avon Close WEYMOUTH Dorset DT4 9UX 01305 722458 www.albertgoodman.co.uk

Anne Evans - Artist 175 Holdenhurst Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH8 8DQ 07748 656093 www.annevans.co.uk

Certius Professional Services Limited 30 Guild House 70-74 Norwich Avenue West Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6AW 0800 6890794 www.certius.co.uk

Audio Visual Equipment

CrystalPoint Accountancy Ltd 436-438 Ashley Road Poole Dorset BH14 0AA 01202 878688 www.crystalpointaccountancy.com

Filer Knapper Chartered Accountants 10 Bridge Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1EF 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Frost and Company Suite A Paceycombe House Paceycombe Way Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WB 01202 840225 www.frostandcompany.co.uk Grant Sellers Chartered Accountants Bank Court Manor Road Verwood Dorset BH31 6DY 01202 824500 www.grantsellers.co.uk Hill Osborne Tower House Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2JH 01202 678555 www.hill-osborne.co.uk Hixsons Business Enablers 24 Cecil Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9EJ 01202 520010 www.hixsons.co.uk Inspire Professional Services 37 Commercial Road Poole Dorset H14 0HU 01202717867 www.inspireaccountants.co.uk Mazars LLP 5th Floor Merck House Seldown Lane Poole Dorset BH15 1TW 01202 680777 www.mazars.co.uk Morris Lane 31-33 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 01202 715950 www.morrislane.co.uk Newton Magnus Ltd Arrowsmith Court Station Approach Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AT 01202 697611 www.newtonmagnus.com PKF Francis Clark Towngate House 2-8 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PW 01202 663600 www.francisclark.co.uk Saffery Champness Midland House 2 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5QY 01202 204744 www.saffery.com Schofields Chartered Accountants 6th Floor, Dean Park House Dean Park Crescent Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1HP 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk Smith and Williamson Southampton Cumberland House 15-17 Cumberland Place SOUTHAMPTON Hampshire SO15 2BG 023 8082 7600 www.smithandwilliamson.com Tallied Accountancy Bookkeeping & Payroll 18 Albert Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1BZ 01202 800088 www.talliedaccountancy.com Tragor Ltd Isis Business Centre Sovereign Business Park 48 Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3TB 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk

Bournemouth Sony Centre 18 Westover Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH1 2BY 01202 292802 www.centresdirect.co.uk/ bournemouthsonycentre Quad Vision Ltd Unit C17 Arena Business Centre 9 Nimrod Way Wimborne Dorset BH21 7WH 01202 862325 www.quadvision.co.uk

Milburn Finance 41A Coronation Avenue BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH9 1TW 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com Ookkee Studio 5 18 Mannings Heath Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NQ 01202 283214 www.ookkee.co.uk

Business Associations

Aviation

Boscombe Creative Alliance 76 Shelley Road East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6HB 01202 727070 www.b-c-a.org

Airwork Limited 1 Enterprise Way Bournemouth Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BS 01202 365285 www.babcock.co.uk

Bournemouth Property Association c/o Frettens LLP The Saxon Centre 11 Bargates Christchurch Dorset BH23 1PZ 01202 786151 www.bpa-online.co.uk

Bournemouth Airport Hurn Christchurch Dorset BH23 6SE 01202 364114 www.bournemouthairport.com

Poole Business Improvement District (BID) Poole Bid Ltd 3 Winchester Place North Street POOLE Dorset BH15 1NX 01202 308800 www.poolebid.com

Cobham plc Brook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2BJ 01202 882020 www.cobham.com DAeCO Unit 9 Benridge Business Park Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7BD 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk Think Research Suite 3 Branksome Park House Branksome Business Park Bourne Valley Road Poole Dorset BH12 1ED 01202 765 654 http://think.aero

Banking HSBC 2nd Floor HSBC House Mitchell Way Southampton International Airport Southampton Hampshire SO18 2XU 07920 081917 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk

Wimborne BID Allendale House Hanham Road Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 1AS 01202 888992 www.wimborne.info

Business Coaching/ Consultancy Amanda J Green Ltd 7 Avenue Road Walkford Christchurch Dorset BH23 5QH 07976 613553 www.ajgleadership.com AMS Ltd Unit 6, St Stephens Court 15-17 St Stephens Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6LA 01202 652070 www.ams-ltd.com Aspirin Business Solutions 74 Fontmell Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8NP 01202 801187 www.aspirinbusiness.com

J.P.Morgan Chaseside Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DA 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com

Bidbetter Ltd 11 Woodside Road Poole Dorset BH14 9JH 07944 847014/ 01202 237506 www.bid-better.co.uk

Lloyds Banking Group 1st Floor 3 Town Quay Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AQ 02380 718324 www.lloydsbankinggroup.co.uk

Boardroom Evolution Limited Lytchett House 13 Freeland Park Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers Poole Dorset BH16 6FA 07477 013299 www.boardroomevolution.com

NatWest Bank Plc Ground Floor Link House 25 West Street Poole Dorset BH15 1LD 01202 355831 www.natwest.com Santander Corporate Banking Santander Corporate Centre 43-45 Commercial Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5RH 05511 440251 www.santandercb.co.uk

Bars & Restaurants Banque & Bohem 39 Poole Hill BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH2 5PW 01202 381769 www.banqueandbohem.co.uk

Brian G Ford FCA 9 St Ives Park Ashley Heath Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2JX 01425 472749 Business Coaching Dorset Ltd 1a Spencer Road POOLE Dorset BH13 7ET 07590673704 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk Business Doctors 67 Porchester Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH8 8JX 07469937793 www.businessdoctors.co.uk/david-jeans

Gormley Green Group C/O Dorset Chamber of Commerce Acorn Office Park Ling Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 07912652240 www.helengormley.co.uk Hantec Systems - Business Improvement Specialists Upper Market Street EASTLEIGH Hampshire SO50 9FD 023 8166 1995 www.hantec.co.uk Here to There | Business Coaching & Marketing Consultants 32 Lonnen Road WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 7AX 07786 918192/07989 41705 www.heretothere.me.uk Icon Business Solutions 17 Gladstone Road POOLE Dorset BH12 2LY 07467 952352 www.iconbusinesssolutions.com insight6 The Parsonage Wilsford Amesbury Salisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7BL 07887 554898 insight6.com Intelligent Land The Studio Ferndown Forest Golf Club Forest Links Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9PH 01202 570471 www.intel-land.com J R L Coaching and Consulting 29 Sandykeld 26 Manor Rd Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3EZ 07795 202982 www.jrlcoaching.co.uk KIMCO 6 Wimborne Road Walford Walford Bridge Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NN 01202 888549 Koble - Connecting Sales and Marketing Teams 92 Kimberley Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH6 5B2 07850 352160 www.thisiskoble.co.uk Mmm Thoughtful Business 18 High West Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1VW 07879 400072 www.mmmthoughtfulbusiness.com Pamela Davies - Mentoring Solutions Motivational Therapist C/O Chamber of Commerce Ling Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 576785 Pidela Consulting Ltd 1 The Green Tolpuddle Dorchester Dorset DT2 7EX 07866 360334 www.pidela.co.uk Pt Learning & Development 133 Middlehill Road WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 2HL 01202 981293 www.ptlearning.co.uk Quay Development Coaching 64 Tarn Drive Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7DQ 01202 690415 www.quaydevelopmentcoaching.com Road To Results C/O Dorset Chamber Ling Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 077306 20073 www.roadtoresults.com Sam Howell Consultancy Ltd 307-315 Holdenhurst Rd Bpurnemouth Dorset BH8 8BX 01202 978975 http://sam-howell.co.uk

Candour Business Consultancy 59 Hengistbury Rd Bournemouth Dorset BH6 4DJ 07766 397605/03330 115111 www.candourbusinessconsultancy.co.uk

Sheridan Lake Associates 8 Inveravon Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3NU 07831 310613 www.coachingmentoring.co.uk

Air Conditioning

Isabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 32 Station Road Poole Dorset BH14 8UD 01202 747885 isabelsrestaurant.co.uk

CentreVR Limited Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1EP 01202 372372 www.centrevr.co.uk

The Arts Development Company The Little Keep Barrack Road Dorchester Dorset DT11SQ 01305 224901 www.theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk

Meridian Air Conditioning 529 Ringwood Road FERNDOWN Dorset BH22 9AQ 01202 582286 www.meridianaircon.co.uk

Mai Tai 16-18 Bournemouth Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0ES 01202 733881 www.maitaicocktailbar.com

DELTA Group 106 Dunyeats Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AN 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk

Revolution Bars 163 167 Old Christchurch Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH1 1JU 01202 232132 www.revolution-bars.co.uk/ bar/bournemouth/

Dominic Brittain & Associates Stapleford Farm Green Lane Hooke Dorset DT8 3PB 07901398087 www.dominic-brittain-associates.com

Transitions Life Coaching 38 Avon Castle Drive Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2BB 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk

Rick Stein 10-14 Banks Road Sandbanks Poole Dorset BH13 7QB 01202 283000 www.rickstein.com

Dorset Business Mentoring Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7JF 01202 607 530 dormen.org.uk

The Cliff 6 Ravine Road Canford Cliffs Poole Dorset BH13 7HX 01202 492921 www.thecliffcanfordcliffs.co.uk

E-Tel Express (UK) Kingsland House 514 Wimborne Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9NG 01202 874156 www.e-telexpress.com

Westbeach 23 Hinton Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 587785 www.west-beach.co.uk

G W A Hunters Moon Warren Drive Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2AS 01425 489533

Ward Goodman Chartered Accountants 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SF 01202 875900 www.wardgoodman.co.uk

Architects Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd Unit J1 The Fulcrum Business Park Wantage Way Mannings Heath Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk QP Architecture 25a High Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1AB 01202 484642 www.qparchitecture.com Western Design Architects 12 The Granary Hinton Business Park Tarrant Hinton Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8JF 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com

Brewhouse & Kitchen Micro Brewery and Pub 152-154 Commercial Rd Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5LU 01202 055209 www.brewhouseandkitchen.com

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Trisha Lewis Communication Coaching Danes Court Stourwood Ave BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH6 3PN 01202 243139 www.trishalewis.com Wessex Ventures Limited Penngrove House 38 Dudbury Avenue Ferndown Dorset BH22 8DU 07768 703809 www.wessexventures.com WSX Enterprise Limited Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close POOLE Dorset BH17 7FJ 01202 607541 www.wsxenterprise.co.uk

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Business Recovery & Insolvency Begbies Traynor 1-3 Hilltop Business Park Devizes Road SALISBURY Wiltshire SP3 4UF 01202 786560 www.begbies-traynor.com

Business Technology ENHANCED Unit 3 New Fields Business Park Stinsford Road Poole Dorset BH17 0NF 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk

Car Parking

Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group Enterprise House Ocean Village SOUTHAMPTON Hampshire SO14 3XB 02382 022900 www.lcbsg.co.uk

Britannia Parking Group LTD 7th Floor County Gates House 300 Poole Road Poole Dorset BH12 1AZ 01202 555888 www. britpark.com

TRI Group Avalon 26-32 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EZ 07947 276222

Care Homes

Business Support Delivery Partners YTKO The Enterprise Hub 63 Darracott Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2AY 0800 756 0811 www.getsetforgrowth.com/east-dorset

Business Support Services BBX UK Unit 3 Churchill Court 33 Palmerston Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH1 4HN 03333 661020 www.bbxuk.com BNI Dorset Ltd DHL Tradeteam Building Nutsey Lane Calmore Industrial Est Totton Hampshire SO40 3NB 07887 553242 www.bnidorset.co.uk Bournemouth Coastal BID Ltd 1st Floor Burlington House St Peters Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2HZ 01202 291200 www.coastalbid.co.uk Business Consultant CEO 13 Churchill Way Wimborne Dorset BH21 2RU 078108 84203 Contemporary PA C/O Dorset Chamber Ling Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 01305 470021/07500 833602 www.thecontemporarypa.co.uk Dorset Business Angels 96 Castle Lane West BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH9 3JU 01202 706 975 www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk Echo-U South Limited Telephone House 18 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NE 01202 355553 www.echo-u.co.uk Eskimo Epos The Old Dairy Parley Greenlane Parley CHRISTCHURCH Dorset BH23 6BB 01202 477111 www.eskimoepos.com

Catering & Catering Equipment

Autism Wessex 22 Bargates Christchurch Dorset BH23 1QL 01202 483360 www.autismwessex.org.uk

Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa Compton Acres 164 Canford Cliffs Road Poole Dorset BH13 7ES 01202 700992/01202 816074 www.bealesgourmet.com/www.the-italianvilla.co.uk

BCHA St Swithuns House 21 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NS 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk

Comax Ltd Yeoman Road Forest Gate Business Park Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3FA 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com Guarantee Laundries Ltd 2 Pinesway Station Road Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RN 01935 812118 www.guarantee-laundries.co.uk Hospitality Hire Ltd The Glenmore Centre Unit 23 Fancy Road Poole Dorset BH12 4FB 01202612336 Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services 23 Wincombe Business Park Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QJ 01747 851585 www.stalbridge-linen.com Molecular Magic Creative Catering 8 Richmond Wood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9DH 07845 646204 www.molecularmagic.co Signature Catering Moors Valley Country Park Horton Road Ashley Heath Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2ET 01425 477665 www.signaturecateringco.co.uk

Chamber of Commerce

Flavourfy Digital 48 Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers Dorset BH16 6DS 07833297193 www.flavourfydigital.co.uk

Broadstone Chamber of Trade and Commerce The Broadway Broadstone Dorset BH18 8DP 07432649445 www.broadstonevillage.co.uk

Kirks Insolvency Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 01202 606400 www.kirks.co.uk Law Point Platinum House 23 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk Security and Fraud Experts (SAFE) Yeatman Hospital Hospital Lane Sherbourne Dorset DT9 3JU 01305 361199 www.securityandfraudexperts.org.uk The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd Chamber House Acorn Office Park Ling Road Tower Park POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk We Write Bids 17 Sancreed Road Poole Dorset BH12 4DZ 01202 385585 www.wewritebids.co.uk

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce C/O Albert Goodman Leanne House East Wing Ground floor 6 Avon Close Weymouth Dorset DT4 9UX 01305 774629 www.wpchamber.co.uk

Charities

BCTC 639 Wimborne Road 26-32 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2AR 07710670466 www.bournemouthchamber.org.uk

IMSM - ISO Specialists 79 East Morden Wareham Dorset BH20 7DL 07823 332895 www.imsm.com

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade 12 Bon Accord Road Swanage Dorset BH19 2DS 07966 46297 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk

Carehome Bed Finder First Floor 5 Trinity House 161 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1JW 01202 233463 www.carehomebedfinder.co.uk

Evolve 37 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 07737325514 evolvemembers.com

Flexible Project Management 87 Clarendon Road BROADSTONE Dorset BH18 9HT 07710 454065 www.flexiblepm.co.uk

Somerset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Equity House Blackbrook Park Avenue Blackbrook Business Park Taunton Somerset TA1 2PX 01823 444924 www.somerset-chamber.co.uk

Dorchester Chamber for Business PO Box 7388 Dorchester Dorset DT1 9FJ 01305 360293 www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber House Acorn Office Park Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 714800 www.dcci.co.uk Ferndown Chamber of Commerce 53 Casterbridge Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8LJ 01202 912182 www. ferndownchamber.org.uk Poole Chamber of Trade and Commerce 15a Church Road Lower Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 8UF 01202 068768 Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC) C/o Natures Treasures 15a High Street Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8JS 01747 853957 www.shaftesburybusiness.co.uk Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce C/O Hunts Accountants The Old Pump House Oborne Road SHERBORNE Dorset DT9 3RX 07594 805013 sherbornechamber.co.uk

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Ansbury 3 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1SH 01202 677557 www.ansbury.co.uk

Bournemouth Hospital Charity Castlelane East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DS 01202 704060 www.bournemouthhospitalcharity.org Care South 39 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk Citizens Advice Bournemouth and Poole West Wing Town Hall Bourne Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6DX 01202 290967 www.bournemouthcab.co.uk Diverse Abilities Plus Unit C Acorn Business Park Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202718266 www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk Dorset Community Foundation The Spire High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1DF 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org Dorset Mind 3 Stratfield Saye 20-22 Wellington Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JN 01202 315329 www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Reclaim 85 Stanley Road Springbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4SD 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk Dorset Wildlife Trust Brooklands Farm Forston Dorchester Dorset DT2 7A 01305 264620 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Education Development Trust 1580 Parkway Solent Business Park Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 7AG 01329 559170 www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com Faithworks Wessex Heron Court Road Winton BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH9 1DE 01202 429037 www.faithworkswessex.org.uk Help and Care Pokesdown Centre 896 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DL 0300 111 3303 www.helpandcare.org.uk Hope HTS St John House 10st Swithuns Road South Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3RQ 01202 556272 www.hopehts.com Juliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Barclays House 1 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BB 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org Lighthouse Poole 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Livability Holton Lee East Holton Holton Heath Nr Wareham Poole Dorset BH16 6JN 07834 176827 www.livability.org.uk Margaret Green Animal Rescue Church Knowle Rescue and Visitor Centre Church Knowle Wareham Dorset BH20 5NQ 01929 477070 www.margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk

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Marie Curie 101 North Road St Andrews BRISTOL Avon BS6 5AQ 01179 420429 www.mariecurie.org.uk Pavilion Dance South West Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk Pivotal Housing Association C J House 9 Central Business Park Southcote Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH1 3SJ 01202 306070 www.pivotalhomesgroup.com Poole CVS Beach House 28-30 Wimborne Road POOLE Dorset BH15 2BU 01202 682046 www.poolecvs.org.uk Poole Hospital Charity Longfleet Road Poole Dorset BH15 2JB 01202 448449 www.poolehospitalcharity.co.uk Prama Foundation Moran House 1 Holes Bay Park Stert Ave West Poole Dorset BH15 2AA 01202 207300 www.pramafoundation.org.uk Rotary Wessex C/O DG Rotary Wessex 2016/17 Chris Slocock The Old Church House 5 Mill Lane Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JQ 01202 882277 www.rotary.org SafeWise Unit 1 Roundways Elliott Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8JJ 01202 591330 www.safewise.org Talbot Village Trust 5 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2NL 01202 338551 www.talbotvillagetrust.org The Dorset Childrens Foundation 695-696 Christchurch Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH7 6AF 01202 390011 www.thedcf.org The Fletcher Foundation 101 Victoria Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HU 01202 873271 www.thefletcherfoundation.org.uk The Grove Hotel Bournemouth 2 Grove Road East Cliffe Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3AU 01202 552233 www.thegrovebournemouth.co.uk Wessex Heartbeat PO Box 270 Southampton General Hospital Southampton Hampshire SO16 6GE 02380 706095 www.heartbeat.co.uk YMCA Bournemouth 56 Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BS 01202 290451 www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk Youth Cancer Trust Tracy Ann House 5 Studland Road Alum Chine Bournemouth Dorset BH4 8HZ 01202 763591 www.youthcancertrust.org

Cinema ODEON Business Exeter Cres BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH2 5AU 02077 661895 www.odeonevents.co.uk

Cleaning Services AMS Cleaning Ltd 18 Twin Oaks Close Broadstone Dorset BH18 8JF 01202 600611 www.amsclean.co.uk Atlas Cleaning Rear of 14 Wycliffe Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 1JP 01202 536770 www.atlascleaning.co.uk Domestic Angels 15 Burleigh Road Southbourne BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH6 5DZ 01202 267350 www.domestic-angels.com Dorset Commercial Cleaning Unit 21 Albany Park Cabot Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7BX 01202 986700 www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com Supreme Exterior Clean Ltd Barrons Road Bearwood Dorset Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9RP 01202 035713 www.supremeexteriorclean.co.uk

Construction & Surveyors Acheson Construction Ltd Unit 2A Railway Triangle Industrial Estate Dorchester Dorset DT1 2PJ 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Align Property Consultants Limited Arena Business Centre (E2) Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FP 01202 695777 www.align.co.uk Baqus Construction & Property Consultancy Platinum House 23 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 204888 www.baqus.co.uk Bennington Green Ltd The Pagoda 30 Avenue Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5SL 01202 766584 www.benningtongreen.co.uk Building Options Ltd Suite 4 Business Centre Store & Secure House Yeomans Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BL 01202 798428 www.buildingoptions.co.uk CI Projects - Commercial & Industrial Project Managment Basepoint 1 Winnall Valley Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 0LD 01962 832622 www.ci-p.co.uk Colmar Construction Construction (Poole) Ltd Suite 2 Hamilton Court 1-3 Alum Chine Road Westbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH4 8DT 01202 611211 www.colmarpoole.com

InXpress 408 Wimborne Road East FERNDOWN Dorset BH22 9ND 01202 877659 www.inxpress.com Kuehne & Nagel Ltd 1 Roundwood Avenue Stockley Park Uxbridge Middlesex UB11 1FG 0115 943 8000 www.home.kuehne-nagel.com Schenker Ltd Unit 3 Vantage Way Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

Day Nurseries Tops Day Nurseries 744 Christchuch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6BZ 01202 551553 www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk

Defence ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK LTD Dorset Innovation Park Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester Dorset DT2 8ZB 01305 212400 www.atlas-elektronik.com

Digital Agencies

Cowling and West The White House 170 Magna Road Canford Magna Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AP 01202 558262 www.cowlingandwest.co.uk

Onefeed - Google Shopping Experts Smiths News Yeomans Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BJ 01202 914393 www.onefeed.co.uk

Drew Construction Group 11-15 Station Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6HN 01425 614546 www.drewconstruction.co.uk

Display & Storage Suppliers

Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd 7 Arrowsmith Court Station Approach Broadstone Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AX 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com Graham Garner & Partners Ltd Arrowsmith Court 10 Station Approach Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AX 01202 697341 www.ggpl.co.uk Greendale Construction Ltd Unit 6, Old Generator House Bourne Valley Rd Parkstone Poole Dorset BH12 1DZ 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com MC Plan and Site Services Ltd Suite 6 Stanley House 3 Fleets Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3AJ 01202 744966 www.mcplanandsiteservices.co.uk

MEH Construction Management Ltd The Yard Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7BL 01202 766732 www.meh-construction.co.uk Morgan Sindall 8 St Stephens Court 15-17 St Stephens Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6LA 07970 400508 www.morgansindall.com Sherborne Holdings Ltd 45 Ashley Road Boscombe Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4LG 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd Units 19/21 Bailie Gate Industrial Estate Sturminster Marshall Dorset BH21 4DB 01258 858028 www.siteright.net Spetisbury Construction Ltd Bytheway Leigh Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2BY 01202 856685 www.spetisburyconstruction.co.uk T A Colbourne Ltd Unit A The Outlook Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4PY 01202 716516 www.tacolbourne.co.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com D7 Arena Business Centre 9 Nimrod Way Ferndown Dorset BH21 7WH 0845 226 0880 www.4couture.com Wessex Trophies Limited 13H Moor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AZ 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk

Couriers & Freight Forwarding AOG Worldwide Ltd Unit 6 Building 446 Western Business Park Bournemouth Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NW 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk

Shopfitting Warehouse 11/13 Bridge Street Bailie Gate Industrial Estate Sturminster Marshall Wimborne Dorset BH21 4DB 01258 859900 www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk

Distribution Clarendon Specialty Fasteners 2 Lydiard Fields Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8UB 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com De Monchy Aromatics Ltd Blackhill Road Holton Heath Industrial Park Poole Dorset BH16 6LS 01202 620888

Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd (KME) Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PY 01305 215000 www.kmc.ac.uk

G K D Technik Ltd 17 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7PE 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com

Skills and Learning Bournemouth Dorset and Poole The Oakdale Centre Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 3DL 01202 262300 www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk

iec Ltd 41 Harwell Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0BD 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk

Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO14 0YN 02382 013291 www.solent.ac.uk The Bournemouth English Book Centre 4 Albion Close Poole Dorset BH12 3LL 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk

Electric Vehicle Charging Apollo Electric Car Chargers Mescott Meadows Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 2JU 01962 790005 www.apollocarchargers.com

Electrical Services Drewlec Electrical Services 865 Ringwood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8LW 01202 575757 www.drewittgroup.co.uk Future Electrical Supplies Ltd Unit 7 & 8 Yeomans Industrial Park Yeomans Way Bournemout Dorset BH8 0BJ 01202 512122 www.futureelectricalsupplies. com/account-form GF Electrical Ltd Unit 22 Glenmore Business Park Blackhill Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NL 01202 259884 www.gfelectrical.co.uk led-Zip 1312-1314 Wimborne Road Northbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH10 7AL 01202 577400 www.led-zip.co.uk Purewell Electrical Unit 14 Wilverley Rd Business Park Bournemouth Dorset BH23 3RU 01202 484411 www.purewell.co.uk

Energy Efficiency Services

Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd. 10 Holton Road Holton Heath Ind. Est. Poole Dorset BH16 6LT 08453899462 www.fireboy-xintex.com

iSupply Energy Richmond House Richmond Hill Keeble Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6EZ 01202 209483 www. isupplyenergy.co.uk

Kong Company Ltd 7 High Post Business Park Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6AT 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com

Thermal & Acoustic Solutions 6 The Saxon centre Fountain Way Christchurch Dorset BH23 1QN 01202 487463 www.thermalacoustics.co.uk

Riverside Aromatics Ltd 16 Slader Business Park Witney Road Poole Dorset BH17 0GP 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com

Drain Clearance Dyno Rod Unit G 4 Estate 7a Victoria Road Avonmouth Bristol Avon BS11 9DB 01179 080056 www.dyno.com

Education Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Poole Dorset BH12 5HH 01202 533011 www.aub.ac.uk Bluestone College B15 Arena Business Centre FERNDOWN Dorset BH21 7UH 01202 618355 www.bluestone.ac.uk

Utility Point Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 07415 134955 www.utilitypoint.co.uk

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd 3 Old Barn Farm Road Woolsbridge Industrial Estate Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6SP 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd Fleets Point Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3SS 01202689022 www.agiltd.co.uk Aish Technologies Ltd Aish House Broom Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NL 01202 307007 www.aishtechnologies.com

IS-Rayfast Ltd 2 Lydiard Fields Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8UB 01793 43913 www.is-rayfast.com Lab21 Healthcare Ltd Unit 29 Dreadnought Trading Estate Bridport Dorset DT6 5BU 01308 421829 www.lab21.com LC Precision Engineering Ltd Unit 3 McKay Close Lynch Lane Industrial Estate Weymouth Dorset DT4 9DN 01305 775305 www.lcprecision.co.uk Littlemore Scientific Engineering Gutchpool Farm Gillingham Dorset SP8 5QP 01747 835550 www.elsec.co.uk Modulift UK Limited 11 New Fields Business Park Stinsford Road Poole Dorset BH17 0NF 01202 621511 www.modulift.co.uk Moore International Unit 6 Upton Industrial Estate Factory Road Poole Dorset BH16 5SL 01202 623 393 www.mooreinternational.co.uk REIDsteel 3 Reid Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BT 01202483333 www.reidsteel.com S A F I LTD 35 Holton Road Holton Heath Trading Park Poole Dorset BH16 6LT 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com Smiths Metal Centres Ltd Unit 2 Manitou Business Complex Blackmoor Road Ebblake Industrial Estate Verwood Dorset BH31 6BB 01202 893755 www.smithmetal.com Spherea Test & Services Limited Building 400 Aviation Business Park Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NW 01202 872800 www.spherea.com Tides Marine International Ltd Unit 5 Birch Copse Technology Road Poole Dorset BH17 7FH 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Tods Defence Ltd Slidcroft Works Wide Street Portland Dorset DT5 2JP 01305 820345 www.tods.co.uk Ultra Electronics - GBS Innovation House Lancaster Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SQ 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com Vent Mechanical Unit 16c Chalwyn Ind Estate Poole Dorset BH12 4PE 01202 744958 www.vent.co.uk West Pharmaservices Ltd Collingwood Road Gundrymoor Trading Estate WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 6QQ 01202870890 www.westpharmaservices.co.uk

Event Management & Equipment BH Live Bournemouth International Centre Exeter Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5BH 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk Brighter Productions Ltd Unit 1 33 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 7PF 01202 737848 www.brighter-productions.com

Bournemouth and Poole College North Road Poole Dorset BH14 0LS 01202 205205 www.thecollege.co.uk

Aviation & Defence Spares Unit 3 Branksome Business Park Bourne Valley Road Poole Dorset BH12 1DW 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk

Bournemouth Collegiate School College Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2DY 01202 423266 / 436578 www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd Ordnance House Blackhill Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6LW 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk

Bournemouth University OVC 5th Floor Poole House Talbot Campus Poole Dorset BH14 2BB 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/business-services

DB Engineering (Dorset) Limited 23a Dawkins Road Poole Dorset BH15 4JY 01202 678497

Diamond Sporting Group Suite 6 Coy Pond Business Park Ingworth Road Poole Dorset BH12 1JY 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com

French Matters C/O Dorset Chamber of Commerce POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 423318 www.frenchmatters.net

Diverse Precision Engineering Unit 4 Sterte Industrial Estate, 145 Sterte Road Poole Dorset BH15 2AF 01202 674944 www.diverseprecisionengineering.co.uk

Expo South Ltd Plymouth Science Park 1 Davy Road PLYMOUTH Devon PL6 8BX 0333 772 0858 www.exposouth.co.uk

Hooke Court Limited Hooke Beaminster Dorset DT8 3NX 01308 862260 www.hookecourt.co.uk

Downhole Tools International Ltd 2 Allens Lane POOLE Dorset BH16 5DA 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com

Innovative Hire Ltd Unit 11 Lion Works 543 Wallisdown Road POOLE Dorset BH12 5AB 01202 941068 www.innovativehire.co.uk

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Christchurch Food & Wine Festival C/o Captains Club Hotel & Spa Wick Ferry Christchurch Dorset BH23 1HU 07792 743383 www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Marquee Elegance Units 8 & 9 St Patricks Industrial Estate Shillingstone Dorset DT11 0SA 07971781848 www.marqueeelegance.com

Norris Wealth Management C/O Dorset Chamber POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 07503 505255 www.marcnorris.co.uk

Sandpolo Ltd Round Hill Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5PG 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com

Smart Finances 46-52 Brownsea View Avenue Poole Dorset Bh14 8LQ +447970624062 www.smartfinancial.co.uk

Seventa Events Lionworks Building 543 Wallisdown Road Poole Dorset BH12 5AD 01202 237785 www.seventa.co.uk Temporary Fencing Ltd Canford Park Arena Magna Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AP 01202 573311 www.temporaryfencingltd.com Venue & Destination Solutions - Event Services Room 2 Suite 5 Eastbrook House 40 East St WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 1DX 01722 323375 www.vds-uk.com

Financial Services Aben Financial Hello House 135 Somerford Rd CHRISTCHURCH Dorset BH23 3PY 01202 800100 www.abenfinancial.com Apex CB Financial Planning Suite 2 Jellicoe House Station Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6HX 01202 622223 www.apexcb.com Archway Financial Solutions 17 Headlands Business Park Salisbury Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3PB 01425 600616 www.archwayfs.com Baggette Wealth Management Ltd 16 Hunters Crescent West Totton Sterte Avenue West Southampton Hampshire SO40 7FA 07876565297 www.baggette.co.uk BKB Accountants Vista Place Coy Pond Business Park Ingworth Road Poole Dorset BH12 1JY 01202 950527 www.bkbaccountants.co.uk Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd 7 Vista Place Coy Pond Business Park Ingworth Road Poole Dorset BH12 1JY 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk Business Cash Enabler Flat 7 Clifton Lodge 5 St Anthony’s Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6PB 07732627085 www.businesscashenabler.co.uk Clark Financial Services 235 Fairmile Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2LQ 01202 486888 www.clarkfs.co.uk Creditplus Waterloo House Fleets Corner Nuffield Road Poole Dorset BH17 0HL 01202 684898 www.creditplus.co.uk First Capital Finance Ltd Capital House 1084-1086 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DT 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk GPFM Financial Planners Acorn Office Park Ling Road Tower Park Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 07702 215986 www.gpfm.co.uk Greenfields Financial Management Ltd Greenfields Farm Loop Farm Lane Lytchett Matravers Poole Dorset BH16 6BU 01258 857101 www.greenfields.biz Homeline Mortgages Ltd 4 Beta Centre,

262 Ringwood Road, POOLE, Dorset, BH14 0RS www.homelinemortgages.co.uk Ideal Financial Solutions 50a Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3SY 01202 916488 www.idealfinancialsolutions.co.uk Investec Wealth & Investment Limited Midland House 2 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5QY 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.co.uk Laybourne 7 Haven Road Canford Cliffs Poole Dorset BH13 7LE 01202 801860 www.laybourne.co.uk Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited 41 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 01202 714800 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk Millfield Wealth Management Basepoint Business Centre Aviation Business Park Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NX 07895 062257/01202 331679 www.millfieldwm.com Moneycorp 100 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW3 1ER 020 7828 7000 www.moneycorp.com

Smith Hobbs Wealth Management Ltd 389 Ringwood Road Poole Dorset Dorset BH12 4LT 07545 310183 www.smithhobbswealth.co.uk Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners Suite 11, Branksome Park House Branksome Business Park Bourne Valley Road Poole Dorset BH12 1ED 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk Teachers Building Society Allenview House Hanham Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AG 01202 843500 www.teachersbs.co.uk

Tapper Funeral Service 32 - 34 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG 01202 673164 www.tapperfuneralservice.co.uk; www.woodlandburial.co.uk

Furniture Custom Creations Unit 1 Enterprise Park Blackmoor Road Verwood Dorset BH31 6YS 01202 823231 www.customcreations.furniture Custom World Dorset 38 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Ferndown Dorset BH21 7NP 01202 896816 www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk

Hallmark Hotels East Cliff Bournemouth East Overcliff Drive Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3DN 01202 544114 www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk

Health

Florists David Ragg Florists Ltd 17-19 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EH 01202 553318 www.davidraggflorist.com Ferndown Florist 101 Victoria Road FERNDOWN Dorset BH22 9HU 01202 873271 www.ferndownflorist.co.uk

Food & Drink ABP Yetminster Chetnole Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 6HQ 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com BV Dairy Wincombe Lane Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8QD 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk Cherry Picked Hampers & Events Bar Milton Road Milborne St Andrew Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 OBL 01305 307107/07773 166661 www.cherrypickedhampers.co.uk Hall & Woodhouse Ltd The Brewery Blandford St Mary Dorset DT11 9LS 01258 452141 www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk Hincknowle Fruit Farm Hincknowle Melplash Bridport Dorset DT6 3UG 01308 488765

Bluebird Care Bournemouth & Poole Richmond Court 216 Capslone Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8RX 01202 283777 www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/ bournemouth BWT Physio 1 Springfield Road Lower Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0LG 01202 749514 www.bwtphysio.co.uk Candlelight Care 4 Kings Court Wimborne Dorset BH21 1HS 01202 848203/ 01935 817800 www.candlelightcare.co.uk DDC Dolphin Limited The Fulcrum Vantage Way Mannings Heath Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk Dorset Heart Clinic The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DW 01202705454 www.dorsetheartclinic.co.uk Kestrel Medical Ltd Kestrel House 7 Moor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AZ 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com NES Health East House Braeside Business Park Sterte Avenue West Poole Dorset BH15 2BX 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital 67 Lansdowne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1RW 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com Wessex Academic Health Science Network Ltd Innovation Centre 2 Venture Road Chilworth Southampton Hampshire SO16 7NP 02382 020840 www.wessexahsn.org.uk Westfield Health Westfield House 60 Charter Row Sheffield South Yorkshire S1 3FZ 07917 788047 www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber

Holiday Parks

Organix Brands Ltd The Green House 120122 Commercial Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5LT 01202 586100 www.organix.com

Burnbake Lodges Burnbake Campsite Rempstone Corfe Castle Wareham Dorset BH20 5SH 01929 480570 www.burnbakelodges.com

Piddle Brewery Ltd 24 Enterprise Park Piddlehinton Dorset DT2 7UA 01305 849 336 www.piddlebrewery.co.uk

Hoburne Ltd 10 Hoburne Lane Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 4HP 01425 277661 www.hoburne.com

Table Mates Unit 1 163 Stourvale Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5HQ 01202 434 555 www.bringbacklunch.co.uk

Rockley Park (Bourne Leisure) Napier Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4LZ 01202 680691 www.rockleypark.co.uk

The Jordans & Ryvita Company Peverell Avenue East Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WE 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk

West Dorset Leisure Holidays Highlands End Holiday Park Eype Bridport Dorset DT6 6AR 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors

Hotels & Conferencing

F C Douch & Son (Funerals) 7 Leigh Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AB 01202 882936 www.fcdouch.co.uk

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel 105 St. Michael’s Road West Cliff Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5DU 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk

Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd Somerleigh Court Funeral Home 38 Rowlands Hill Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AW 01202 882134

Bournemouth University International College 51-65 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8GN 01202 068690

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Crown Hotel West Street Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7AJ 01258 456626 www.crownhotelblandford.co.uk

Graphic Design

Walker Wealth Management The Old Parlour North West Farm Buildings Winterborne Kingston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 9AT 01202 087499 www.leewalkerwm.co.uk

Y-Not Finance 53 Casterbridge Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8LJ 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk

Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa 95 Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3NT 01202 483434 www.christchurch-harbour-hotel.co.uk

East Close Hotel Lyndhurst Road Hinton Christchurch Dorset BH23 7EF 01425 672404 www.eastclose.com

Global Group 76 Shelley Road East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6HB 01202 727070 www.discoverglobal.co.uk

WHIreland Wealth Management 13 Ravine Road Canford Cliffs Poole Dorset BH13 7HS 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com

Chewton Glen Lymington Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6QS 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com

G P & J Baker Limited 6 Stinsford Road Poole Dorset BH17 0SW 01202 266999 www.gpjbaker.com

TheNonExec North Plumley Farm Plumley Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3QA 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com

WAY Group Cedar House 3 Cedar Park Cobham Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SB 01202 890895 www.waygroup.co.uk

Captains Club Hotel Wick Ferry Wick Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 1HU 01202 475111 www.captainsclubhotel.com

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Hermitage Hotel and NEO Restaurant Exeter Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5AH 01202 557363 www.hermitage-hotel.co.uk/ www.neorestaurant.co.uk Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Poole Thames Street The Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1JN 01202 785570 www.hotelduvin.com Marsham Court Hotel 3 Russell Cotes Road East Cliff Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3AB 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk Minterne Estate Minterne House Minterne Magna Dorchester Dorset DT2 7AU 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk New Forest Hotels Plc The Lodge Pikes Hill Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7AS 02380 286 126 www.newforesthotels.co.uk Norfolk Royale Hotel Richmond Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6EN 01202 551521 www.peelhotels.co.uk Oceana Hotels & Leisure Suncliff Hotel East Overcliff Drive Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3AG 01202 298350 www.oceanahotels.co.uk RNLI West Quay Road Poole Dorset BH15 1HZ 0300 300 7654 www.rnli.org/college. Royal Bath Hotel Bath Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EW 01202 555555 www.britanniahotels.com Summer Lodge Hotel 9 Fore Street Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JR 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com The Eastbury Hotel Long Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3BY 01935 813131 www.theeastburyhotel.co.uk The Green House Hotel 4 Grove Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3AX 01202 498900 www.thegreenhousehotel.com The Hilton Bournemouth Terrace Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5EL 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com The Kings Harbour Hotel 18 Castle Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1DT 01202 588933 www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk The Lifecentre 713 Wimborne Road Moordown Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2AU 01202 530265 www.lifecentre.biz The Lulworth Estate The Estate Office Lulworth Castle Wareham Dorset BH20 5QS 01929 400352 www.lulworth.com The Orchid Hotel 34 Gervis Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3DH 01202 551600 www.orchidhotel.co.uk Village Hotel Club Bournemouth Wessex Fields Deansleigh Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DZ 01202 055205 www.village-hotels.co.uk

HR Globus HR Consulting Ltd Globus House 91 Everton Road Lymington Hampshire SO41 0FD 01590 637364 www.globushrconsulting.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY OLYVETREE Ltd (Total People Solutions) C/O Dorset Chamber POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 835963 www.olyvetree.com

UK Health Insurance Bourne Gate 25 Bourne Valley Road Poole Dorset BH12 1DY 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com

Target IT Services 1st Floor 85 Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3LH 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk

Purple HR Ltd 175 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DQ 01202801047 www.purplehr.co.uk

Interactive 3D & VR

Techclean 85 Dulsie Road Bournemouth Dorset BH3 7DZ 01202 795998/ 07467 2 www.techclean.co.uk

Rely Ltd HR & Training Services The Coach House Martinstown Dorchester Dorset DT2 9JZ 01305 889781 www.rely.company Rivero Consultancy Ltd 2-8 Church Street WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 1JH 07540 267189 www.riverohr.com ViewHR Ltd The Buckman Building 43 Southampton Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HE 01425 308540 www.viewhr.co.uk

Import/Export Services Exabler 40 Bloomsbury Way London London WC1 25E 02071128905 www.exabler.com Fifty Points North Ltd 37, Commercial Road, Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 07737325514 www.fiftypointsnorth.com Integrated Marine Services Ltd Unit 117 Solent Business Centre 343 Millbrook Road West Southampton Hampshire SO15 0HW 02380 623789 www.imsfreight.com International Safety Technology Ltd 11 Moor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AZ 01202 692775 www.ist.gb.net International Trade Matters Stag Cottage Oakfordbridge Bampton Devon EX16 9HZ 01398351560 www.internationaltradematters.com Silverline Enterprises LTD 17 Fancy Road Poole Dorset BH12 4QZ 01202 725500 www.silverline-enterprises.com

Insurance Ageas Retail Ltd Deansleigh House Deansleigh Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DU 0345 840 2721 www.ageas.co.uk Alan & Thomas Insurance Group 314-316 Bournemouth Road Poole Dorset BH14 9AP 01202 754900 www.alan-thomas.co.uk All Insure Services Ltd Unit 2b Clump Farm Ind Estate Shaftesbury Lane Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7TD 01258 488879 www.allinsureservices.co.uk A-One Insurance Group Energy House Crow Arch Lane Industrial Estate Crow Arch Lane Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1PD 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk Cornish Mutual Insurance Services C M A House Newham Road Truro Cornwall TR1 2SU 01872 277151 www.cornishmutual.co.uk Coversure Insurance Services (Poole) 96 Ashley Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 9BN 01202 929141 www.coversure.co.uk/poole Finch Group Lumiar House Flexford Road North Baddesley Southampton Hampshire SO52 9DF 023 8076 9872 www.finchgroup.net Gallagher Insurance Brokers 100 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8AQ 0800 2988707 Health-on-Line Ocean 80 80 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8AQ 01202 057466 www.health-on-line.co.uk NFU Mutual Wimborne & Wareham Units 10 & 12 Leanne Business Centre Sandford Lane WAREHAM Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/branches/wareham/ Stackhouse Poland Limited 8 Albany Park Cabot Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7AZ 01202 647400 www.thecolemangroup.co.uk The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth 12 Westbourne Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH4 8HG 01202 766348 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth

Yooport 115 Mudeford Lane CHRISTCHURCH Dorset BH23 3HR 07393284204 yooport.com

Interior Design Keeley Fox Interior Design Ltd 45 Poole Hill POOLE Dorset BH12 5PW 01202 735134/07807 531165 www.keeleyfoxinteriordesign.com

IT A B S Computer Systems Ltd James House 40 Lagland Street Poole Dorset BH15 1QG 01202 770900 www.absgb.com Anytech Solutions Suite 3 Stanley House 3 Fleets Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3AJ 01202 460279 www.anytechsolutions.com Aura Technology Limited Prospect House 4 Meridians Cross Ocean Village Southampton Hampshire SO14 3TJ 033 33 208 601 www.auratechnology.com Awevio Basement Business Centre Aviation Business Park Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NX 01202 331621 www.awevio.com Azera Technology IT Services & E-commerce Unit 1 Stanley Green Industrial Estate Stanley Green Crescent Poole Dorset BH15 3TH 01202 375343 www.azeratech.co.uk C3IA Solutions Limited Unit B The Outlook Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4PY 01202 721123 www.c3iasolutions.co.uk Comms UK IT & Telecoms Comms House 2 Thorne Way Woolsbridge Industrial Park Three Legged Cross WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 6FB 01202 823400 www.comms.uk.com Cudo Ventures Ltd Telephone House 4th Floor Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NE 07800 571604 www.cudoventures.com ESET UK Fifth Floor Holland House 20 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EZ 01202 405405 www.eset.co.uk GIANT Software Misterton House Misterton Somerset TA18 8LP 01202 600704 www.giantsoftware.co.uk IT Support Business Ltd 3 Richmond House Yelverton Road Richmond Hill BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH2 6EZ 03300 881 335 www.itsupportbusiness.co.uk Juice Broadband Unit 6 The Concept Centre Innovation Close Poole Dorset BH12 4QD 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com Just Add Tech 133 Howeth Road Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5NU 01202 800629 www.justaddtech.co.uk Keyfort Ltd 6 Stratfield Saye 20-22 Wellington Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JN 0844 801 4580 www.keyfort.co.uk KFA Connect First Floor 28-30 Southampton Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HY 01425 484445 www.kfa.co.uk

TECHNEDs Investment LLP 37 Commercial Road POOLE Dorset BH14 OHV 03333031047 www.techneds.co.uk X-Net II Ltd Gild House 72 Norwich Avenue West BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH2 6AW 01202 755376 www.ii.x-net.co.uk/

Landscape Services Eazy Garden Ltd 32 Oaks Drive St Leonards Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2QT 01202 978373 www.eazygardenlimited.co.uk

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates Suttle Stone Quarries Swanworth Quarry Worth Matravers Swanage Dorset BH19 3LE 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk

Laundry Service & Equipment Tech2Serv Ltd 52 Seagrim Road Thrope BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH8 OBD 07917 542246 www.tech2serv.co.uk

Lifts Supply & Installation Bourne Lifts Ltd 11 Horsham Ave Bournemouth Dorset BH10 7JB 01202 582923/07808 813804 www.bournelifts.co.uk

Local Authority Borough of Poole Civic Centre Poole Dorset BH15 2RU 01202 633032 www.boroughofpoole.com Bournemouth Borough Council Town Hall Annexe St Stephens Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6EA 01202 454630 www.bournemouth.gov.uk Christchurch & East Dorset Partnership Economic Development Unit Civic Offices Bridge Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1AZ 01202 795528 www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk Dorset County Council County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ 07920015153 www.dorsetforyou.com

Manufacturing A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd Woolsbridge WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 6SP 01425 653367 www.connock.com A B Precision (Poole) Ltd 1 Fleets Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3BZ 01202 665000 www.abprecision.co.uk Abbey Supply Co Ltd 7 Ventura Place Upton Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH16 5SW 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com Ability Projects Ltd The Fulcrum 2-3 Vantage Way Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com AlfaTronix Ltd 29 Newtown Business Park Poole Dorset BH12 3LL 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com

Kimcell Ltd Gild House 72 Norwich Avenue West Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6AW 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com

Altro Resin Systems Unit 3 Station Road Industrial Estate Maiden Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 0AE 01300 320620 www.altro.co.uk

Pro2col Ltd 144 Tuckton Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH6 3JX 01202 433 415 www.pro2col.com

Ashland ASI ISP Microcaps UK Ltd 8-9 Stepnell Reach 541 Blandford Road Poole Dorset BH16 5BW 01202 627352

QuoStar Solutions Ltd Waverley House 115-119 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DY 0845 644 0331 www.quostar.com

ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth). 11 Albany Road Granby Ind Est Weymouth Dorset DT4 9TH 01305 760 760 www.asm.com

REWARD I.T. 307-309 Holdenhurst Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH8 8BX 01202 805125 www.reward-it-support.co.uk

BEST Fittings Ltd 9 Newbury Court Newbury Gillingham Dorset SP8 4QX 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk

SecQuest Information Security Ltd PO Box 9010 Wimborne Dorset BH21 9HF 0345 19 31 337 www.secquest.co.uk

Biotrack Ltd The Old Courts Worgret Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PL 01929 552992 www.biotrack.co.uk

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BOFA International Ltd 21-22 Balena Close Creekmoor Industrial Estate Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7DX 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd 66 Old Wareham Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH12 4QS 01202 745104 Caleva Process Solutions Ltd Butts Pond Ind Estate Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1AZ 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk Capricorn Labs 40 Hurn Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2AL 01425 461834 www.capricorn-labs.co.uk Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd Ringwood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9LH 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd 22 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7PW +44(0)1202 796000 www.marine.cat.com CBD Health Foods Ltd 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden . London WC2H 9JQ 020319 86986 www.canabidol.com CBRNergetics Ltd 18 Abbey Business Park Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NN 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CC Moore Quality Fishing Baits Unit 9 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RN 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com Chemring Technology Solutions Roke Manor Old Salisbury Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 0ZN 01794 833979

Clark Handling Pineapple Business Park Salway Ash BRIDPORT Dorset DT6 5DB 01308 293052 www.clarkhandling.co.uk Clarke Instruments Ltd Distloc House Old Sarum Airfield The Portway Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6DZ 01722 323451 www.clarke-inst.com Confex Technology Ltd 28 Glenmore Business Park Blackhill Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NL 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com Coulton Instrumentation Ltd 17 Somerford Business Park Christchurch Dorset BH23 3RU 01202 480303 www.coulton.com Cygnus Instruments Ltd Cygnus House 30 Prince of Wales Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 1PW 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com Darlena Ltd 21-25 Shelbourne Close Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8QU 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk Denis Wick Products Ltd Unit 19 Dawkins Road Poole Dorset BH15 4JY 01202 665100 www.deniswick.com Dometic Group Ltd Dometic House The Brewery Blandford St Mary Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 9LS 03446 260141 www.dometicgroup.com Electronic Technicians Ltd 41-43 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7QZ 01202 897722 www.etluk.co.uk Enovation Controls Ltd Swichgage House, Church Road Laverstock Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1QZ 01722 410055 www.fwmurphy.co.uk Field International Limited 18-20 Nuffield Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0RB 01202 676331 www.fieldinternational.com FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd 4-6 Wyvern Buildings Grove Trading Estate Dorchester Dorset Dt1 1st 01305 213112 www.firestopltd.co.uk Focal Point Avon Trading Park Reid Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BT 01202 499330 www.focalpointfires.co.uk Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd Unit 4 Wallisdown Ind Estate 502 Wallisdown Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8PT 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk Greens Combustion A31 Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.com

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY H/T Portland Ltd Unit 1 Victoria Square Portland Dorset DT5 1AL 01305 822828 www.htportlandltd.co.uk

Packline Ltd Unit 28 Newtown Business Park Ringwood Road Poole Dorset BH12 3LL 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk

WRES Ltd 25 Whitney Road Nuffield Industrial Estate POOLE Dorset BH17 0GL 01202 674480 www.wres-welding.co.uk

Route PR Limited Burnside Studio 2 Stour Close Wimborne Dorset BH21 7LU 01202 896698 www.routepr.agency

Halyard (M&I) Ltd Whaddom Business Park Southampton Road Whaddom Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3HF 01722 710922 www.halyard.eu.com

Parkeon Transit Ltd 10 Willis Way Fleets Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH15 3SS 01202 339339 www.parkeon.com

Wyndham Page Ltd Unit 1C Chalwyn Ind Est Parkstone Poole Dorset BH124PE 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com

Ryan Haynes Marketing Consultancy 18 Garland Road Poole Dorset BH15 2LA 07919510051 www.ryanhaynesmarketing.com

Physicool Ltd Yew Tree Stables Cross Lane Corscombe Dorchester Dorset DT2 0NX 07778 274265 www.physicool.co.uk

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SF Marketing Consultancy 16 Thorne Road Poole Dorset BH17 9AX 07769747511 www.sfconsult.co.uk

Hamworthy Combustion Engineering Ltd Fleets Corner Poole Dorset BH17 0LA 01202 662717 Haystack Dryers Ltd Unit 1 Pintail Business Park 165 Christchurch Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3AL 01202 890705 www.haystack-dryers.com Heatric (Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd) 46 Holton Road Holton Heath Trading Estate Poole Dorset BH16 6LT 01202 627000 www.heatric.com HFC Prestige International Operations Wallisdown Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8PL 01202 524141 Honeywell Analytics Ltd Hatchpond House 4 Stinsford Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0RZ 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com HTQ Ltd Unit 9a Butts Pond Industrial Estate Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1AZ 01258 472001 www.exclusive-furniture.co.uk

Polyhose (UK) Ltd 3 Airfield Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3TG 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com Precision Acoustics Ltd Hampton Farm Business Park Higher Bockhampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 8QH 01305 264669 www.acoustics.co.uk Primetals Technologies Limited 9 Enterprise Way Christchurch Dorset BH23 6EW 01202 331000 www.primetals.com R G S Precision Sheet Metal Work 1 Abingdon Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0UG 01202 687220 www.rgs-poole.co.uk R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd Unit G Quarry Ind Estate Mere Wiltshire BA12 6LA 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com

Actisense (Active Research Ltd) 21 Harwell Road Poole Dorset BH17 OGE 01202 746682 www.actisense.com Quest Underwater Services Ltd Hethfelton Hollow East Stoke Wareham Dorset BH20 6HJ 01929 405029 www.questmarine.co.uk Vector Developments Ltd Unit 2 Designer House Anglebury Business Park Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 554709 www.seenite.com

Marketing PR & Web Developers Aylesworth Fleming Holland House St Paul’s Place bournemouth Dorset BH8 8GG 01202295723 www.afagency.co.uk Bendell Publicity Consultants Ltd 109 Leeson Drive Ferndwon Dorset BH22 9RD 07771 700394 www.bendell-publicityconsultants-limited.co.uk

Hydreco Hydraulics Limited 32 Factory Road Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5SL 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com

Rowland Sandwith Ltd Battersea Crayon Works 32 Canford Bottom Wimborne Dorset BH21 2HD 01202 882323 www.h-h-hancock.co.uk

Hyphose Ltd 18 Abingdon Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0UG 01202 673333 www.hyphose.com

S K C Ltd Unit 11, Sunrise Park Higher Shaftesbury Road Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 01258 480188 www.skcltd.com

Cara Telemarketing Ltd 6 Ferndown Industrial Estate Whittle Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7RU 01202 890055 www.caratelemarketing.com

I C B Waterproofing Unit 9-11 Fleets Industrial Estate Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3SU 01202 785200 www.icb.uk.com

Senscient F1/F2 Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 01202 606460 www.senscient.com

Caron Khan Consultancy The Studio 31 Petersfield Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6QG 07967524578 www.caronkhan.co.uk

I C Brindle & Co Ltd 15 Moor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AZ 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com

Siemens Traffic Mobility Sopers Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7ER 01202 782000 www.siemenstraffic.com

Ishida Europe Unit 1 19 Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3SS 01202 466300 www.ishidaeurope.com

Solentim Ltd Solent House Johnson Road Fernside Business Park WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 7SE 01202 798510 www.solentim.com

Casperlight Media - Activists in Social Media Sherwood House Black Hill Road Halton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6LS 01202 628201 www.casperlight.com

Jarden Plastics Solutions Limited Unit 3 81 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3PP 01202 483636 www.jardenplasticssolutions.com

Sontronics 5 Wessex Trade Centre Ringwood Road Poole Dorset BH12 3PF www.sontronics.com

Kallo Foods Ltd River View 2 The Meadows Business Park Station Approach Blackwater Camberley Surrey GU17 9AB 01276 607013 www.clipper-teas.com KVP Eu Ltd Unit 18-21 Horn Park Business Estate Broadwindsor Road BEAMINSTER Dorset DT8 3PT 01308 867020 www.kvpvet.com Lillidale Ltd Pig Oak Farm Holt Lane Holt Wimborne Dorset BH21 7DG 01202 848456 www.lillidale.co.uk Lush Manufacturing Ltd Unit H Fleets Corner Industrial Estate Nuffield Road Poole Dorset BH17 0HL 01202 664040 www.lush.co.uk Magicard Ltd Hampshire Road Granby Industrial Estate Weymouth Dorset DT4 9XD 01305 470000 www.magicard.com Marden Edwards Ltd 2 Nimrod Way East Dorset Trade Park Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SH 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com Meditech Systems Limited Shrublands Estate Shearstock Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9PT 01747 821546 www.electrosurgery.co.uk MEGGITT PLC Atlantic House Aviation Park West Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6EW 01202 597597 www.meggitt.com Merck Chemicals (formally Sigma-Aldrich) Old Brickyard Lane Gillingham Dorset SP8 4XT 01747 833000 Neal’s Yard Remedies Peacemarsh Gillingham Dorset SP8 4EU 01747 834 665 www.nealsyardremedies.com NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd Horchester Holywell Dorchester Dorset DT2 OLL 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com

Strebor Fire Protection (International) Ltd Strebor House 20 Brook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2BH 01202 88679 www.streborfire.com Strouden Joinery 54 Balena Close Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7DY 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com Sunseeker International Sunseeker House West Quay Road Poole Dorset BH15 1JD 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com Superior Seals Limited Nimrod Way Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SH 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.com Thermal Spray Services Ltd 1 Sandringham Gardens Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3QW 0788 7656521 www.thermalsprayservices.co.uk Thompson Valves Ltd 17 Balena Close Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7EF 01202 697521 www.thompson-valves.com Time & Data Systems International Ltd Unit 10 Concept Park Innovation Close Poole Dorset BH12 4QT 01202 723535 www.tdsi.co.uk Trimetals Limited Sunrise Business Park Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 075959 72005 Vapormatic UK Limited Kestrel Way Sowton Industrial Estate Exeter Devon EX2 7LA 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com Vectair Systems Ltd Unit 3 The Trident Centre Armstrong Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8NU 01256 319500 www.vectairsystems.com Wartsila Water Systems Fleets Corner Poole Dorset BH17 0JT 01202 662600 www.wartsila.com

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Crowd Creative Communications Agency Floor 3 Wilson Holuse 2 Lorne Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1JN 01202 529743 www.thisiscrowd.com Darren Northeast PR Ltd Suite 5 Second Floor The Chocolate Box 8 – 10 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NA 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk Deep South Media Ltd 3 Victoria Park Place 706 Wimborne Road Winton Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 534487 www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk Digital Storm Limited Second Floor 27/31 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1DS 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk Insightful UX Ltd 5b New Orchard Way Guildhall Mews POOLE Dorset BH15 1LY 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk Intergage Ltd Unit 8, Holes Bay Business Park Sterte Avenue West Poole Dorset BH15 2AA 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk Kalan Media 26 Tarver Close Romsey ROMSEY Hampshire SO51 OBH 01794 746360 www.kalan.media Key Digital Agency Ltd Stowey House Bridport Road Poundbury DORCHESTER Dorset DT1 3SB 01305 542000 www.key.digital Kickstand Marketing 18 Town Farm Place Sixpenny Handley Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5QN 07810 565524 www.Kickstand-marketing.com Motley.co.uk Digital Marketing and Web Development Office 3, The Exchange Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1FH 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk Parker Marketing Sykes Holt 34 Ashling Crescent BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH8 9JB 01202 537004 www.parkermarketing.co.uk Path Marketing LTD Yeovil Innovation Centre Barracks Close Copse Road Yeovil Somerset BA22 8RN 01935 253710 www.path-marketing.com

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South Coast Social 175c Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DQ 01305 985022 www.southcoastsocial.com The Pistachio Club Chamber House Acorn Office Park Ling Road Tower Park Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 07444 353621 https://thepistachioclub.com Topcat Media Group The Creative Quarter 3 Scotter Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6LY 01202 431652 www.topcatmediagroup.com Triple Helix Ltd 1123 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH76BQ 01202 437924 www.triple-helix.co.uk UKB Marketing 27 Southwood Ave Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3QB 01202 980123 www.ukbmarketing.com Veritas - ABD 35 Dudsbury Road West Parley Ferndown Dorset BH22 8RB 01202 894345 www.veritas-abd.co.uk We Are 778 Ltd Suite 5 2nd Floor The Chocolate Box 8-10 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NA 01202 778800 www.weare778.com Wordcaster PR & Business News Service Beech Dell 9 Martins Close Ferndown Dorset BH22 9SH 01202 874079 wordcaster.net

Media & Film Global Radio House Whittle Avenue Apple Industrial Estate Fareham Hampshire PO15 5SX 01489 587610 www.global.com Image Republic Ltd Unit 1 Kingfisher Park Collingwood Road West Moors Wimborne Dorset BH21 6US 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.co.uk Koala Wollaston Heights 4 Wollaston Road Southbourne Dorset BH6 4AR 01202 431562 www.koalatv.com LoveLove Films Ltd Cinechrome Studios 64 - 68 Calvin Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 1LN 01202537858 www.lovelovefilms.com Monogram Media 1 Pine Lodge 31 Boscombe Spa Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 1AS 0800 949 6655 www.monogrammedia.co.uk The ID Group 14 Briggs House 26 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0JR 07957 334633 www.theidgroup.co.uk The Video Club 635-637 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4AP 01202 392653 www.thevideoclub.co Thin Reel Media Ltd Weighbridge House Bay Hog Lane Poole Dorset BH15 1JF 07876 796233 www.thinreelmedia.com Wave 105 5 Manor Court Barnes Wallis Road Segensworth East Fareham Hampshire PO15 5TH 07590 01447 www.wave105.com

Motoring Sales & Servicing Bionanovate Limited Studio 9 The Greenhouse Mannings Heath Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NQ 01202 695999 www.bionanovate.com Breeze Yarrow Road Tower Park Poole Poole Dorset BH12 4QY 01202 713000 www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk Dorset Sports Cars Ltd Three Cross Garage 99 Ringwood Road Three legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6RD 01202 825911 www.dorsetsportscars.co.uk E T S Truck & Van 6 Witney Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0GH 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY i247 Group i247 Group Sherwood House Blackhill Road POOLE Dorset BH16 6LS 01202 628 282 www.i247group.com Marshall Motors Bournemouth 361-371 Wallisdown Road Bournemouth Dorset BH12 5WP 01202 535535 www.marshallbournemouthbmw.co.uk Mercedes Benz of Poole Holes Bay Poole Dorset BH15 2BD 07889 804104 www.mercedes-benzofpoole.co.uk OKO Global LLP P.O. Box 179 Tiverton Devon EX165YR 0207. 870. 3156 www.oko.com Poole Audi Old Wareham Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4QN 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk Volvo Cars Poole 582 - 602 Ringwood Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4LY 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk Westover Group Ltd 382 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9SA 01202 636600 www.westovergroup.co.uk

Notary Services Paul Wintle Notary Public 27 Bascott Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8RJ 01202 267818 www.notarypublicpoole-pwintle.com

Office Equipment Suppliers Condor Office Solutions Ltd Cando House Bournemouth Road Chandlers Ford EASTLEIGH Hampshire SO53 3QB 01202537709 www.condoroffice.co.uk ITEC Connect Ltd 15 Riverside Park Station Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1QU 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk

Office Supplies Ace Office Environments Ltd Emberton House Yeomans Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BP 01202 240000 www.aceoffice.co.uk Labelzone 58 Nuffield Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0RT 01202 681311 www.labelzone.co.uk Osmond Group Limited 21 Johnson Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SE 01202 850550 www.ergonomics.co.uk

Packing & Packaging Bayquest Packaging Units 14-15 Uddens Trading Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7NL 01202 893473 www.bayquest.co.uk PSP Logistics Premier House 24 Brunel Way Segensworth East Fareham Hampshire PO15 5SD 01489 565577 www.psp-logistics.co.uk

Pharmaceutical PHARMAQ Ltd Unit 15 Sandleheath Industrial Estate Fordinbridge Hampshire SP6 1PA 01425 656081 WWW.pharmaq.no

Photographer Anna Klesse Photography A1 Romany Business Park Wareham Road Holton Heath POOLE Dorset BH16 6JL 07873 251863 www.annaklesse.com SKC Photography 1 Rowan Close Wareham Dorset BH20 7QH 01929 551788 www.skcphotography.co.uk

Printing Services & Supplies C M P Printing Limited G3 The Fulcrum Vantage Way Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 739993 www.cmp-uk.com Inkwell Toner & Cartridges Unit 2 The Byre Gold Hill Organic Farm Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8HB 01258 861360 The Minster Press The Old Brewery 14-15 Mill Lane Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JQ 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk The Print Agency 35 Haviland Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9ND 01202 872 777 www.theprintagency.com Xerocad Limited 527 Ringwood Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9AQ 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk

Product Design

Intalent Solutions Limited Platinum Park Exeter Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5AY 01202 652107 www.intalent.co.uk KDC Resource Ltd Building 307 Aviation Park West Bournemouth Airport Hurn Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NW 01202 596360 www.kdcresource.com Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd Vision House 236-244 High Street North Poole Dorset BH15 1EA 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com Prospects Services Fairview House 17 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EE 01202 638990 www.prospects.co.uk Real Recruitment Solutions First Floor 6 Stratfield Saye 20- 22 Wellington Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JN 01202 530770 www.realrecruitmentsolutions.co.uk Rock Recruitment Austin House 43 Poole Road Westborne Poole Dorset BH4 9DW 01202 237129 www.rockrecruitment.co.uk Rubicon Recruitment Group 71 - 73 High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1AF 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk South West Recruitment Ltd 1 Holdenhurst Road Lansdowne Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EH 01202 292907 www.swr.uk.net TeamJobs 30 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk The Work Shop (Poole) 26 Old Wareham Road Poole Dorset BH12 4QR 01202 748804 www.thework-shop.co.uk Wild Recruitment 2-4 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BU 01202 367181 www.wildrecruitment.co.uk WISE Ability Services Ltd First Floor, Fusion Building, 4-6 Old Christchurch lane Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1NE 07712393719 www.wiseability.co.uk

New Look Group Ltd Mercery Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5HJ 01305 765000 www.newlookgroup.co.uk

Recycling & Waste

Software

Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Mannings Heath Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH12 4NH 01202725601

Bytes Ahead Ltd Suite 2 2 Lansdowne Crescent Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1SA 01202 377355 www.bytesahead.com

The Waste Group Hines Pitt Puddletown Road Wareham Dorset BH20 6AU 01202 247716 www.thewastegroup.co.uk

Chittak 70 Malmesbury Park Road Charminster Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8PJ 01202 611711 www.chittak.co.uk

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants

W & S Waste Management Ltd 14-16 Nuffield Road Nuffield Ind Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0RB 01202 675564 www.wsrecycling.co.uk

Solweb Ltd 2 Cedar Park Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Dorset Ferndown Industrial Estate Dorset BH21 7SB 01202232846 www.solweb.co.uk

Liz Lean PR Ltd 4a Banks Road Sandbanks Poole Dorset BH13 7QB 01202 701828 www.lizleanpr.co.uk

Waste Management Facilities Ltd Unit 4 Stratfield Saye 20-22 Wellington Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JN 01202 535888 www.wmfltd.co.uk

Tripleplay Services Ltd Unit 3 Concept Park Innovation Close Poole Dorset BH12 4QT 0845 6432057 www.tripleplay.tv

Aetha Design Studio Ltd 17 Parkstone Ave Poole Dorset BH14 9LW 01202 738781 aethadesign.com

Property Maintenance SCD Plumbing & Property Maintenance Sandford Close Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3PQ 01202 949425 scdplumbing.co.uk

Property Sales and Rental ASN Capital 676-680 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com Basepoint Centres Limited Basepoint Business Centre Aviation Business Park Enterprise Close Bourenmouth Dorset BH23 6NX 01202 331700 www.basepoint.co.uk D J Property Unit C Oxford Court Cambridge Road Granby Industrial Estate Weymouth Dorset DT4 9GH 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com Featherstone Property The Office Vale Farm Sutton Waldron Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8PG 01725 762888 www.featherstoneproperty.com Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd 99 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DY 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com James Drewitt & Son Ltd 865 Ringwood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8LW 01202 575757 www.drewittgroup.co.uk Link Homes Fourth Floor Link House 25 West Street Poole Dorset BH15 1LD 01202 308888 www.linkhomes.co.uk Savills (UK) Limited Wessex House Priors Walk East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PB 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk Sibbett Gregory Wright and Coles Limited 3 Winchester Place North Street Poole Dorset BH15 1NX 01202 661177 www.sibbettgregory.com

Property Tax Specialists E3 Consulting Ltd 2 Meridians Cross 7 Ocean Way Southampton Hampshire SO14 37J 0345 2306450 www.e3consulting.co.uk

Publications IMS Group 96 - 98 Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3JU 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk Pulford Publicity Ltd (incorporating Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs) Dana House Spinneys Lane Ferndown Dorset BH22 9BZ 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk The Daily Echo & Dorset Echo Richmond Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6HH 01202 554601 www.bournemouthecho. co.uk/.dorsetecho.co.uk

Recruitment Acorn Recruitment (Bournemouth) Bourne House Platinum Business Centre Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 201600 www.acornpeople.com Ash Elite Space House 22-24 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EZ 01202 797518 www.ashelite.com Aspire Jobs Ltd Office 9 The Crown House 2 Southampton Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HY 07974 429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk FTS Construction Recruitment Bourne Space 23 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 201225 www.ftscareers.com Hardy Recruitment 21 Church Road Poole Dorset BH14 8UF 01202 232 520 hardyrecruitment.com

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Regeneration Transport Jurassic Coast Holdings Ltd 45 Old Milton Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6DJ 01425 620666 jurassiccoastholdings.com

Removals & Storage Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd C3 Cirrus Court Bournemouth Int Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BW 01202 578581 www.leatherbarrows.co.uk Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited Unit 1 2 Willis Way Fleets Lane Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH15 3SS 01202 681 397 www.maidmans.com Store & Secure Self Storage 5 Yeomans Way Castlepoint Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BJ 01202 520220 www.storeandsecure.co.uk

Retail Brewery Square Concierge Office 3 Copper Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1GH 01305 267777 www.brewerysquare.com Dacombes of Wimborne 61-63 Leigh Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AE 01202 882615 www.dacombesofwimborne.com Fab Frocks Ltd 17 Seamoor Road BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH4 9AA 01202 765353 www.fabfrocks.co.uk Fox Tailoring Compton Acres Canford Cliffs Road Poole Dorset BH13 7ES 01202 289090 www.foxtailoringbournemouth.co.uk

The Dolphin Shopping Centre Centre Management Offices 110 Dolphin Shopping Centre Poole Dorset BH15 1SZ 01202 673906 www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

Retail & Commercial Interiors Kiwi Design 9 Bessemer Close Ebblake Industrial Estate Verwood Dorset BH31 6AZ 01202 822634 www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Security Avonwood Developments Ltd Knoll Technology Centre Stapehill Road, Hampreston Wimborne Dorset BH21 7ND 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk Dorset Fire & Security Unit 1A 8 Cowley Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0UJ 01202 339611 www.dorsetfiresecurity.com Express Security 63 East avenue Bournemouth Dorset bh3 7bt 07599551919 expressecurity.com Smart Homeworks Browning Ave Bournemouth Dorset BH5 1NS 01202 309503 www.smarthomeworks.co.uk Vanguard Services 163A Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9QG 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.co.uk

Serviced Offices BizSpace Poole Discovery Court 551 - 553 Wallisdown Road Poole Dorset bh12 5ag 01202 853100 www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/ poole

Solar/Green Energy Wessex Eco Energy 21 Buttermarket Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3AZ 01305 250429 www.wessexecoenergy.com

Solicitors Barker Brettell LLP Medina Chambers Town Quay Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AQ 023 8033 6970 www.barkerbrettell.co.uk Battens Solicitors Ltd Savernake House 42 High West Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UU 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk Coles Miller Solicitors LLP 44-46 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk Consensus Employment Law Ltd 17 Newton Rd Poole Dorset BH13 7EX 01202 739249 www.consensusemploymentlaw.co.uk Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP 3 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5QJ 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP 302 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9RU 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk Frettens LLP The Saxon Centre 11 Bargates Christchurch Dorset BH23 1PZ 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk Harold G Walker Solicitors Grenville House 30 West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 881454 www.hgwalker.co.uk

DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Humphries Kirk 40 High West Street North Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UR 01305251007 www.hklaw.eu Laceys Solicitors LLP 5 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5QL 01202 557256 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk Lester Aldridge LLP Russell House Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EX 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com M J P Law Ltd 22 Westborough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 842929 www.mjplaw.co.uk Matthew and Matthew 194 Seabourne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2JD 01202 437179 www.mm4law.co.uk Preston Redman LLP Hinton House Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EN 01202 292424 www.prestonredman.co.uk Scott Walby LLP Brooke House Oakley Hill Wimborne Dorset BH21 1RJ 01202 888300 www.scott-walby.com Steele Raymond LLP Richmond Point 43 Richmond Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6LR 01202 294566 www.steeleraymond.co.uk Trethowans LLP The Pavilion Botleigh Grange Business Park Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 2AF 02380 820541 www.trethowans.com

Sports & Leisure Active Dorset SCITT Room Bournemouth Learning Centre Slades Farm Ensbury Avenue BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH10 4HG 01202 458889 www.activedorset.org AFC Bournemouth Vitality Stadium Dean Court Kings Park Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7AF 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk Bournemouth Rugby Club Chapel Gate East Parley Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BL 07584 208500 www.bournemouth-rugby.co.uk Dorset County Football Association Blandford Close Poole Dorset BH14 4BF 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com Dudsbury Golf Club (Hotel & Spa) 64 Christchurch Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8ST 01202 593499 www.dudsburygolfclub.co.uk Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park The Stable House Wareham Road Poole Dorset BH16 6EU 01202 622022 www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth 48 Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BZ 01202 553790 www.grosvenorcasinos.com Hoburne Golf Crane Valley Golf Club Verwood Dorset BH31 7L1 01202 814088 www.hoburnegolf.com Muc-Off Ltd 1st Floor Unit 1 Concept Office Park Innovation Close Poole Dorset BH12 4QT 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com Poole Stadium Greyhound Racing Speedway & Hospitality Poole Stadium Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BP 01202 677449 www.poolegreyhounds.com Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier) Unit 3 Pier Approach Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5AA 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk Swanage Railway Marketing Station House Swanage Dorset BH19 1HB 01929 425800 www.swanagerailway.co.uk The Tank Museum Bovington Bovington Dorset BH20 6JG 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy Hamm Beach Road Osprey Quay Portland Dorset DT5 1SA 01305 866000 www.wpnsa.org.uk X-Leisure (Poole) Ltd 5 Strand Strand London WC2N 5AF 0207 747 2300 www.towerparkcentre.co.uk

Stonemasons Hoare Banks Stonemasons Hoare Banks House 19 Gloucester Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DA 01202 397231 www.hoarebanks.co.uk

Team Building Joseph Allnatt Centres LTD The Chatsworth Centre 35 Ulwell Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1LG 01929 421075 www.allnatt.co.uk Treasure Trails Partners (Dorset and New Forest) Giants Head Farm House Old Sherborne Road Cerne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 7TR 07867 800897 www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Telecommunications 4Com plc Loewy House 11 Enterprise House Aviation Park West Christchurch Dorset BH23 6EW 0330 444 4444 www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd 6 Glenmore Business Park Blackhill Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NL 02034888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk Citrus Telecommunications Ltd 99 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DY 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk Data Track Technology Limited 153 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3TY 01425 270333 www.dtrack.com EA Systems & Support Limited Unit 18 Benson Road Nuffield Industrial Estate POOLE Dorset BH17 0DG 01202 614061 www.ea-systems.co.uk Grapevine UK 19-25 Nuffield Road Poole Dorset BH17 0RU +447458084080 grapevine.uk.com Net Sensors Ltd Appley Cottage West Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 8BE 07568 088583 Phones 4 Business Limited 3 Victoria Park Place 706 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 705030 www.phones4business.com Telesoft Technologies Ltd Observatory House Stour Park Blandford Dorset DT11 9LQ 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com Town & Country Communications 346-348 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9RX 01202 514444 www.town-country-comms.co.uk TXI Telecoms Unit 4 Glenmore Business Park Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NL 01202 233550 www.txitelecom.co.uk VoIP Unlimited 6 Albany Business Park Cabot Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7BX 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net Wessex Internet Limited Ranston Blandford Dorset DT11 8PU 0333 240 7997 www.wessexinternet.com

Beyond This - Motivational Speaker Yew Tree Cottage Bat Alley Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1NX 07884 946219 www.beyondthis.co.uk Eventz Digital 15-17 Cumberland House Grosvenor Square Southampton Hampshire SO15 2BG Twitter: @eventzdigital www.eventz.digital Immerse Medical Office 1 Weighbridge House Bay Hog Lane Poole Dorset BH15 1JF 01202 800211 www.immersemedicaltraining.co.uk Locomotivation The Old Bank 40-42 The High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1BT 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk Micro Nav Limited 41-47 Seabourne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2HU 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk Ouch Training Team Ltd 13c Riverside Park Station Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1QU 01202 880999 www.ouchtraining.co.uk Performance People Ltd C/O Dorset Chamber Ling Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 07968 416466 www.performancepeople.org Simply Amazing Training 68C Seafield Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3JG 01202 798128 www.simplyamazingtraining.co.uk SWRAC Merley House Merley House Lane Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AA 01202 848099 www.swrac.co.uk Trayna UK Gatcombe House Copnor Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5EJ 07746 495972 www.traynauk.com Unicorn Training 99 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DY 01202 306050 www.unicorntraining.com

Transport & Logistics Brittany Ferries Freight New Harbour Road South Poole Dorset BH15 4AJ 0871 244 0411 www.brittanyferriesfreight.com Channel Seaways Ltd X Shed New Harbour Road Poole Dorset BH15 4BB 01481 723400 www.channelseaways.co.uk DPD Local Unit 5 Homelands Farm Ringwood Road Three legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6QZ 01202 828691 www.dpdlocal.co.uk Excelsior Of Bournemouth Central Business Park Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3SJ 01202 652222 www.excelsior-coaches.com John Pipe Limited 380 Ringwood Road Poole Dorset BH12 3LT 01202 715888 www. johnpipe.co.uk Poole Harbour Commissioners Harbour Office 20 New Quay Road Poole Dorset BH15 4AF 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk Yellow Buses Yeomans Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BQ 01202 636046 www.bybus.co.uk

Travel

Theatre Company

City Cruises PLC - Poole Ticket Kiosk The Quay POOLE Dorset BH15 1HJ 020 77 400 437 www.citycruisespoole.com

Ginger Boy Productions Ltd 4 Axium Centre Dorchester Road Poole Dorset BH16 6FE . www.gingerboy.me

Condor Ferries Ltd Condor House New Harbour Road South Poole Dorset BH15 4AJ 0345 6091030 www.condorferries.com

Tool Hire & Sales

Dorset Cruises Poole Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1HJ 01202 724910 www.dorsetcruises.co.uk

Piling Equipment Ltd Solutions House Centurion Way Crusader Park Warminster Wiltshire BA12 8BT 01985 219192 www.piling-equipment-ltd.com

Town Planning Consultants Chapman Lily Planning Ltd Unit 5 Designer House Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 553818 www.clplanning.co.uk

Gilt Edged Travel 6 Belmont Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0AN 01202 528033 www.giltedgedtravel.co.uk Not Just Travel - Perfect Destinations Yeatminster Road Poole Dorset BH17 8AH 01202 901261 www.notjusttravel.com/ perfectdestinations

Training

Prestige Holidays 1 Fridays Court High Street Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1JA 01425 484007 www.prestigeholidays.co.uk

Stone Worktops

Arena4Finance Suite 6 Merley House Business Centre Merley House Lane Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AA 01202 849691 www.arena4finance.co.uk

Sterling Travel Management Suite H Medina Chambers Town Quay Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AQ 02380 330111 www.sterlingtravel.co.uk

Portman Stone Limited 1 Airfield Way Christchurch Dorset BH23 3PE 01202 484340 www.portmanstone.com

Aspire Training Team 744 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6BZ 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk

Travel Counsellors For Business 3 Chard Lane Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3FJ 01202 802166 www.tctravelmanagement.co.uk/katharine.cleall

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UX Design Experience UX 4th Floor Avalon 26-32 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EZ 01202 293652 www.experienceux.co.uk

Vehicle Rental Abacus Vehicle Hire/Horton Commercials 13/19 Johnson Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SE 01202 877790 www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

Windows & Double Glazing Dorset Windows Ltd 12 Victory Close Woolsbridge Ind Est Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6SX 01202 825225 www.dorsetwindows.com

Workwear Site Safety Limited Unit 6 & 7 Lindbergh Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SP 01202 870555 www.sitesafetylimited.co.uk Tower Supplies 3 Yarrow Road Poole Dorset BH12 4TS 01202 718000 www.towersupplies.com Viper 10 Suite 6 Coy Pond Business Park Ingworth Road Poole Dorset BH12 1JY 01202 545 635 www.Viper10.com

Young Chamber School Bournemouth School for Girls Sponsored by Lester Aldridge Castle Gate Close Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9UJ 01202 526289 www.bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk Budmouth College sponsered by Atlas Elektronik Chickerell Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9SY 01305 830505 www.budmouth.dorset.sch.uk Highcliffe School Sponsered by Hoburne Ltd Parkside Highcliffe Christchursh Dorset BH23 4QD 01202 273381 www.highcliffe.dorset.sch.uk Lytchett Minster School sponsored by Walker Wealth Management Post Green Road Lytchett Minster Poole Dorset BH16 6JD 01202622413 www.lytchett.org.uk Parkstone Grammar School (Sponsored by Coles Miller) Sopers Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7EP 01202 605605 www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk Poole High School (Sponsored by Intergage) Wimborne Rd Poole Dorset BH15 2BW 01202 666988 https://poolehigh.co.uk/get-in-touch/ Queen Elizabeth’s School sponsored by Blue Sky Financial Planning Blandford Road Wimborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 4DT 01202885233 www.qe.dorset.sch.uk Shaftesbury School Sponsered by BV Dairy Barton Hill House Salisbury Road Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8ER 01747 852469 www.shaftesburycomp.dorset.school.co.uk St Edwards School Sponsered by Actisense Dale Valley Road Poole Dorset BH15 3HY 01202 740950 Talbot Heath School sponsored by Smith Hobbs Wealth Management LTD Rothesay Road Talbot Woods Bournemouth Dorset BH4 9NJ 01202 761881 www. talbotheath.org The Grange School (Sponsored by Reid Steel) Redvers Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AU 01202 486536 www.thegrangeschool.com Thomas Hardye School sponsored by Atlas Elektronik Queens Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2ET 01305 266064 www.thomas-hardye.net Twynham School (Sponsored by Reid Steel) Sopers Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 1JF 01202 486237 www.twynhamschool.com Weymouth College sponsored by Atlas Elektronik Cranford Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7LQ 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk

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