Bath Life Awards 2023 Showguide

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CELEBRATING THE BEST OF THE CITY

BATH PAVILION, 23 MARCH 2023

@ BathLifeAwards

Welcome to the Bath Life Awards 2023. This is precious time set aside for an extraordinary celebration of this marvellous city and those who help make it that way. Tonight, at the Bath Pavilion we will be honouring the remarkable businesses, the creative entrepreneurs, the inventive retailers, the community minded – the founders, the leaders, and the grafters who help shape Bath into being such a great place to live, work, and play.

The Bath Life Awards, now in their 19th year, are also all about catching up, sharing a hug, being together, enjoying great food and drink, and very importantly having a laugh and a good time. And to make this happen, a huge thanks to those who entered, sponsored, judged, and the hundreds of you in attendance this evening.

I also want to use this opportunity on behalf of myself and the Bath Life team to thank you personally for making our jobs such a joy. It is a privilege to be able to share your remarkable stories and your incredible achievements within the pages of our beautiful magazine. We make it our mission to share positive, fascinating, intriguing, aspirational, informative, and inspiring tales of our city every fortnight and without your help and your input that couldn’t happen, so please do come say hello to myself and the whole Bath Life team at some point tonight. Whether that be between Awards cheers, at the bar, or at the aftershow on the Sub 13 dancefloor.

And, as well as the IRL celebrations, hellos, cheers, and dancing, let’s keep spreading the love by social media’ing our images of tonight using the tags @BathLifeAwards @BathLifeMag #BathLifeAwards.

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RUNNING ORDER

18:30

Drinks Reception

19:20

Call for dinner

19:30

Dinner is served

20:45

Countdown begins

21:00

Bath Life Awards commence

23:00

Official Aftershow Party at Sub 13

MENU

Starter

• Lullington Farm Pressed Ham Terrine with homemade Bramley Compote & Ciabatta Crisps

• Roast Pepper Terrine with Parmesan Twist & Balsamic (V/VG)

• All served with a selection of Artisan Breads & Butter

Main

• Seared Banham Farm Chicken with Provençale & Balsamic

• Tuscan Vegetable Tarte with Tomato & Pepper Dressing (V/VG)

• All served with Roast Mini Potatoes with Garlic & Rosemary and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert

• White Chocolate Cheesecake with Cassis & Chocolate Shavings

• Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Sauce (VG)

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Your host for this evening DAVID FLATMAN (‘FLATS’)

Flats has been wittily yomping his way around the corporate circuit for a number of years, establishing himself as an accomplished awards host and after dinner speaker. Since making his debut on TV back in 2005, Flats has gained increasing respect as a studio guest, co-commentator and presenter as well as journalist. In September 2009, The Independent on Sunday signed him up to produce his first broadsheet article, and in August 2011 he became Sport Magazine’s first and only Rugby Union columnist.

Flats retired from professional rugby in June 2012 due to a career-ending injury and has established himself as a firm favourite in the corporate hospitality circuit. He is also an increasingly familiar presence on TV – currently presenting the weekly Gallagher Premiership highlights show on ITV4 as well as a co-commentator for BT Sport.

In 2015, Flats was named in ITV’s Rugby World Cup team to co-commentate on its live matches, while he has also been an integral part of its Six Nations and Women’s Rugby World Cup coverage. In 2019 Flats played an even bigger role in ITV’s Rugby World Cup coverage when he was named England reporter, as well as co-commentator, and pitch side presenter for their games which saw viewing figures reach almost 13 million.

Flats is one half of the hugely successful Flats and Shanks rugby podcast. Such is its success that, in 2018, the duo was announced as presenters of ITV’s first Six Nations podcast which debuted at number 1 in the iTunes Podcast chart the first week of its release.

“I’m looking forward to a night of fun,” says Flats.

“Bring it on, Bath!”

And bring it on, Flats…

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THE JUDGES

Each year there is a fresh panel of impeccably impartial and independent Judges for the Bath Life Awards. It’s a disparate group, drawn from different sectors and sizes of business. They and they alone will decide the Winners. This year we introduce…

1AVERIL WILSON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, APEX HOTELS

Averil trained as a chartered accountant with KPMG in London before working for them in Auckland after completing her qualification. She later joined Apex Hotels Group as finance director in 2011 before being appointed as managing director in 2020.

2ELLY ROWLEY, HEAD OF ACCELERATOR, NATWEST

Elly is regional ecosystem manager for NatWest in the Southwest, leading enterprise, and signposting support to entrepreneurs through her extensive network to increase connectivity and accessibility across communities. NatWest is the leading UK bank for entrepreneurs, providing support to around one in four businesses throughout the country.

3JAMES LOWTHER, CEO, TRUESPEED

Appointed Truespeed CEO in December 2021, James is leading the company through its current expansion. He has a wealth of senior telecoms experience and proven track record of leading businesses through significant growth phases.

4JOHN LAW, DIRECTOR, WOODHOUSE & LAW

John is co-founder and creative director of Woodhouse and Law, leading a small team who are passionate about design and providing creative solutions for their clients. Their unique service combines the expertise of in-house interior and garden designers.

5KATIE CALVERT-JONES, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT & ALUMNI, UNIVERSITY OF BATH SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Katie heads up international & alumni engagement for the University of Bath, School of Management. She builds communities and networks, is a passionate advocate of business as a positive force for good and is particularly keen to support local innovation and entrepreneurialism.

6LOUISE HARVEY, HEAD OF OPERATIONS, ST JOHN’S FOUNDATION

Louise joined St John’s Foundation in 2005 and works to continuously extend the reach and impact of the charity’s core services. Her role includes being director of St John’s Hospital Trading Company, a subsidiary of the charity that embarked on a new venture at the start of 2022 – the House of St John’s.

7MARTIN BUCKLAND, OWNER, MARLIN COMMUNICATIONS

Martin founded the business as a small independent in 1998 which became Datasharp Integrated Communications. In June 2022, he took the business through a rebrand as Marlin Communications - a fully independent company delivering market-leading business communications technology systems.

8PATRICK MILL, CEO, NOVIA

Patrick began his career at Prudential as a financial advisor before progressing into senior leadership roles within the advice industry. He was managing director at Bradford and Bingley ran the UK’s largest IFA network at the time and is now group CEO at Novia.

9RENÉE JACOBS, FOUNDER, THE BELONGING NETWORK

Renée is the founder of The Belonging Network, an organisation which supports and empowers individuals from UK minority and low-income backgrounds, as well as LGBTQ+ people in the workplace. She is a TEDx speaker, a partner business manager at Aria Networks and a NED at TechSPARK

10VICTORIA BOND, FOUNDER, SCHOOL GUIDE

Victoria is the founder and CEO of School Guide, the UK’s leading school information website. As a former Sunday Times and Daily Telegraph journalist, Victoria also writes and speaks on education issues and has a regular column in Bath Life

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THE FINALISTS

ARTS & CREATIVE

Sponsored by Creative Bath

44AD ARTSPACE delivers a dynamic gallery and studio programme of community driven art exhibitions and associated events for all.

44ad.net | @studio44ad

BATH FESTIVALS is an arts charity creating inspiring, diverse events for children and adults that celebrate books and music. bathfestivals.org.uk | @bathfestivals

CURTAIN UP THEATRE SCHOOL lifts the curtain to confidence, develop the individual’s self-esteem and well-being through performing arts. curtainup.org.uk | @curtainup2004

KATE MARSHALL CERAMICS specialises in original wheel-thrown raku ceramics and pottery lessons for small groups and individuals. katemarshallceramics.co.uk | @katemarshallceramics

NEW OLD FRIENDS produces commercially successful, nationally touring and audience-centric comedy and theatre. newoldfriends.co.uk | @newoldfriends

OCTOPUS FILMS is a dynamic, sustainable and ethical video production company based in the heart of Bath. octopus-films.co.uk | @octopusfilms_uk

BAR

Sponsored by Minuteman Press

THE ARCHITECT is a stylish pub, with over 50 gins and a chunk cask ale selection showcasing the best of the south west. brunningandprice.co.uk/architectbath | @architectbath

BOOM BATTLE BAR BATH is one of the first Battle Bars in the UK, combining its premium bar, food offering and competitive gaming. boombattlebar.com/uk/bath | @boombattlebar_bath

FLOW ON THE GO is a vintage Volkswagen campervan, lovingly resorted and converted into a mobile cocktail bar. flowbars.co.uk | @flowbarssw

JUNO BAR & KITCHEN is famous for its great range of beers and cocktails, fantastic atmosphere and friendly service. junobarandkitchen.co.uk |@junobarandkitchen

KINGSMEAD STREET BOTTLE offers a different kind of drinking experience located in the vibrant Kingsmead Square. kingsmeadstbottle.co.uk | @streetbottle

LABYRINTH BATH is a hugely popular nightclub venue with an ethos of friendliness, happiness, and respect. labyrinthbath.com | @bathlabyrinth

SUB 13 is a city centre cocktail bar, terrace and club that has been one of Bath’s best-known party and cocktail destinations since 2004. sub13.net | @sub13bar

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Sponsored by Hotel Indigo Bath

ATTINGER JACK helps clients sell products through newspapers, magazines, online, television and radio platforms. aja.co.uk | @attinger_jack

BATH BOX OFFICE underpins the cultural life of the city by providing a one-stop ticketing and client management solution. bathboxoffice.org.uk | @bathboxoffice

CLEARLY is a public relations and creative content agency supporting professional services and charity clients. clearlypr.co.uk | @clearlyPR

EMBERSON LEADGEN is a bespoke lead generation service delivering a consistent flow of engaged leads from email, social and website. emberson-leadgen.com | @emberson_leadgen

FUTURFORM provides six core divisions within its business including business supplies, office furniture, workwear and promotional products. futurform.co.uk | @futurformlimited

MARLIN COMMUNICATIONS delivers streamlined business communications technology systems that help companies connect, collaborate and grow. marlincomms.co.uk | @marlin_comms

MILK & TWEED is a full creative agency specialising in design, website development and development and digital marketing. milkandtweed.com |@milkandtweed

MINUTEMAN PRESS offers design, print and signage as well as vehicle graphics and exhibition display requirements. minutemanbath.co.uk | @minutemanbath

NATURALLY SOCIAL is a social-first marketing and communications agency on a mission to tell the stories of the world’s kindest companies. naturallysocial.co.uk | @nlysocial

RUSSELL COMMUNICATIONS is a Bathbased financial services PR and marketing business, with national and international clients. russellcommunications.co.uk | @russellcomms

TASTE OF BATH sends branded business gifts and hampers across the UK, featuring food and drink sourced within 25 miles of Bath. taste-of.co.uk | @tasteofbath

THAT MEDIA THING drives lead generation whilst bringing down costs and improving quality for qualified leads compared to other agencies. thatmediathing.com | @mediathing

TRUESPEED is a full fibre broadband provider bringing the south west’s residents and businesses the ultrafast connectivity they deserve. truespeed.com | @thetruespeed

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CHARITY

Sponsored by Stone King

BATH INSTITUTE FOR RHEUMATIC DISEASES aims to fund rheumatology research, medical professional development and help patients understand their condition. birdbath.org.uk | @birdbathcharity

BATH RUGBY FOUNDATION provides physical, emotional and educational support to challenged and vulnerable children and young people.

bathrugbyfoundation.com | @br_foundation

BATH WELCOMES REFUGEES works directly with refugees and asylum seekers to build new lives and facilitate resettlement. bathwelcomesrefugees.org.uk | @bathrefugees

CHILDREN’S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST (CHSW) provides holistic and comprehensive care to children throughout the entire palliative care journey in Bath. chsw.org.uk | @chsw

DOROTHY HOUSE HOSPICE CARE provides exceptional personalised support to people in the community who require end of life care. dorothyhouse.org.uk | @dorothyhousehc

GREAT WESTERN AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY and its critical care team stand ready to save the lives of local people. greatwesternairambulance.com | @gwaac

I CAN & I AM passionately inspires self-belief in young people and helps them maintain good mental health.

icanandiam.com | @ican_and_iam

RUHX goes further towards improving the health, happiness and wellbeing for everyone in Bath and beyond. ruhx.org.uk | @ruhxcharity

SWALLOW is a user-led charity supporting over 150 teenagers and adults with learning disabilities throughout Bath and North East Somerset. swallowcharity.org | @swallowcharity

TRAUMA BREAKTHROUGH is one of Bath’s leading organisations for mental health support, working with NHS services, universities and GP surgeries. traumabreakthrough.org | @_breakthroughuk

TRAUMA RECOVERY UK is a specialist charity helping families recover from complex trauma through bespoke creative therapy. trc-uk.org | @trauma_recovery

YOUNG CARERS DEVELOPMENT TRUST is changing young carers’ prospects and lives through supporting their aspirations. ycdt.org.uk

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CIVIC

Sponsored by Truespeed

BATH & WEST COMMUNITY ENERGY develops renewable energy projects and runs innovative energy demand programmes. bwce.coop | @bwce

BATH CARNIVAL delivers creative activities to hard-to-reach groups and connects the community with city-wide free events. bathcarnival.co.uk | @bathcarnival

BATH FESTIVALS is a Spring flagship ten-day programme bringing the best local and international writers and musicians to the city. bathfestivals.org.uk | @bathfestivals

BATH RACECOURSE LARGE VACCINATION CENTRE was set up by the Royal United Hospitals to support the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme. ruh.nhs.uk | @ruhbath

COMMUNITY MATTERS is a non-profit shop on Chelsea Road which supports a different local charity each year. @commmattersbath

DIGITAL WONDERLAB combines strategy, creativity and technical engineering, to design and build digital applications, products and software. digitalwonderlab.com | @digiwonderlab

THE LITTLE THEATRE CINEMA is a venue dating from 1935, showing arthouse and mainstream films and live screenings. picturehouses.com/cinema/little-theatre-cinema | @littletheatreuk

RADIO BATH is an independent local radio station and charity, run by volunteers, and broadcasting on digital radio and online. radiobath.com | @radiobathdab

UNIVIDUAL provides bespoke financial advice and has a focus on increasing financial literacy, improving stability and organising money. unividual.co.uk | @unividualltd

WIDCOMBE SOCIAL CLUB is an inclusive family-orientated space that is a leisure facility, entertainment venue and community hub. widcombesocialclub.co.uk | @widcombesocialc

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EDUCATION

Sponsored by Bath Rugby

THE BEAUFORT BOOKSHOP is a small independent bookshop in Larkhall, which also offers English tutoring sessions for children. beaufortbookshop.co.uk | @thebeaufortbookshop

BOOGIE N BATH provides fun and inclusive dance classes for children which builds confidence and creates limitless aspirations. boogienbath.com |@boogienbath

BRIGHTER FUTURES BY THREE WAYS

SCHOOL works to improve learning and wellbeing outcomes for young people through early interventions and support. threeways.co.uk/brighter-futures

CURTAIN UP THEATRE SCHOOL lifts the curtain to confidence, develops the individual’s self-esteem and well-being through performing arts. curtainup.org.uk | @curtainup2004

SHARE & REPAIR changes behaviour through practical action and learning to reduce carbon, waste and landfill. shareandrepair.org.uk | @sharerepairbath

VOICES FOR LIFE inspires children to be happy and confident through singing and wellbeing projects. voicesforlife.org.uk | @voicesforlifeuk

EVENT

Sponsored by Enlightened

BATH ART FAIR specialises in taking fresh new talent through the daunting process of exhibiting at an art fair. bathartfair.co.uk | @bathartfair

BATH CARNIVAL delivers creative activities to hard-to-reach groups and connects the community with city-wide free events. bathcarnival.co.uk | @bathcarnival

BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET offers the opportunity for 75 new traders to take part in festivities in the city centre. bathchristmasmarket.co.uk | @bathxmasmarket

BATH CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS’ FAIR is a unique, monthly arts event where creative people can exhibit and sell their work commission-free. bcaf.co.uk |@bath_artists

BATH INTERNATIONAL COMEDY

FESTIVAL features new and established acts, unusual events, previews and food related shows. bathcomedy.com | @bathcomedyfest

BATHSCAPE inspires people to explore the fantastic countryside through its annual Walking Festival and Wellbeing Walks. bathscape.co.uk | @bathscape

BRADFORD ON AVON FOOD FESTIVAL is an original and family-friendly event with fresh and innovative features to educate and entertain. scrumptiousfoodfestivals.co.uk | @boafoodanddrink

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FINANCIAL

Sponsored by Apex City of Bath Hotel

HARTSFIELD FINANCIAL SERVICES offers transparent financial advice to people to help them strive for the life they’d love. hartsfield.co.uk | @hartsfieldgroup

HAWKSMOOR INVESTMENT

MANAGEMENT provides personal wealth management services to a variety of clients in Bath and throughout the south west. hawksmoorim.co.uk | @hawksmoorim

LANSDOWN FINANCIAL SERVICES provides expert advice across residential, buy to let, holiday lets and corporate lending. lansdownfs.co.uk | @lansdownfs

LUCRA MORTGAGES is a fee-free mortgage broker that gives advice to people and businesses locally and nationally. lucramortgage.co.uk | @lucramortgages

MILSTED LANGDON is a firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, which supports successful businesses throughout the region. milstedlangdon.co.uk | @milstedlangdon

NOVIA GLOBAL provides a transparent and secure wealth management platform that enables financial advisers to invest efficiently and securely. novia-global.com | @novia_global

PSG SIPP helps people, and their advisers make the most of the opportunity’s SIPPs present. psgsipp.co.uk | @psgsipp

RICHARDSON SWIFT is a large chartered accountant and tax advisory company that works with business owners, individuals and their families. richardsonswift.co.uk | @richardsonswift

SMART ADVICE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS provides mortgage and protection advice as regional network partners of Mortgage Advice Bureau. smartadvicefs.co.uk

UNIVIDUAL provides bespoke financial advice and has a focus on increasing financial literacy, improving stability and organising money. unividual.co.uk | @unividualltd

WINDSOR HILL MORTGAGES is a brokerage that provides personalised expert mortgage, development and insurance advice. windsorhillmortgages.co.uk | @hillmortgages

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HAIR & BEAUTY

Sponsored by Zara

DAVID MAXWELL HAIRDRESSING sits in the heart of Bath as a thriving hair salon with a first-class team taking hairdressing to a new level. davidmaxwellhairdressing.co.uk | @dm_hairdressing

DR LUCY FACIAL AESTHETICS offers professional aesthetic treatments such as botox, dermal fillers and skin rejuvenation. doctorlucy.co.uk | @drlucyfacialaesthetics

THE DUCHESS BEAUTY SALON is a warmly welcoming beauty space specialising in holistic wellbeing care.

duchessbeauty.co.uk | @theduchessbeautyhaven

GOLDEN FERN PIERCING offers a personal experience and specialises in piercing, jewellery styling, assistance and advice.

goldenpiercing.co.uk | @goldenfernpiercing

REBECCA GARCIA LEVY specialises in deep tissue massages, holistic and beauty practices, whilst serving as an agency and training school. rebeccagarcialevy.com | @becksgarcialevy_lansdownclinic

Midford Manor Care Home will provide residential, nursing and dementia care in luxury surroundings

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Frome Road, Bath, BA2 5RF

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Sponsored by Bath Life

B&NES ENHANCED MEDICAL SERVICES

is a not-for-profit GP Federation, that works to provide high-quality community services. bems.uk.com | @bemsfederation

BATH CLINIC is an independent healthcare provider to the NHS, insured and self-funding patients. circlehealthgroup.co.uk/bath

CALIUNITY uses holistic practices in nutrition and movement to heal injuries and change lives. caliunity.com | @caliunity

HEARTTALKS creates space for hope as well as empowering voices through all stages of pregnancy loss and grief. hearttalks.co.uk | @hearttalkspl

NO REGRETS RUNNING is a running group creating a community of like-minded people getting fit whilst enjoying the beautiful Bath countryside. noregretsrunning.com | @noregretsrunning

PEGGY DODD CENTRE enriches the lives of those living with dementia through its day centre and home support service. peggy-dodd-centre.org

PRECISION PILATES STUDIO offers classes to all ages in the heart of Corsham whilst also servicing the greater community. precisionpilatesstudio.co.uk | @ppilatesstudio

ROBYN’S YOGA STUDIO is centred around inclusivity, with a timetable to suit people in all stages of life and ability. robynsyoga.co.uk

T-CUP STUDIOS provides an engaging, holistic framework for embedding wellbeing into the core of organisations. tcup.co.uk | @tcup_studios

YMCA BATH HEALTH & WELLBEING

CENTRE is part of the charity YMCA Brunel Group, and a gym with community and wellbeing at its heart. ymcabath.org.uk/health-wellbeing | @ymcagymbath

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HOMES & INTERIORS

Sponsored by Windsor Hill Mortgages

BEN ARGENT KITCHENS meticulously designs and hand crafts timeless contemporary bespoke kitchens from its base in Bath. benargentkitchens.co.uk | @ben_argent_kitchens

ELIZA GRAY GARDENS is a popular garden design studio and registered member of the society of garden designers. elizagraygardens.co.uk | @eliza.gray.gardens

KELLY MARIE KITCHEN INTERIORS is a boutique kitchen design studio offering design, supply, install and build services. kellymariekitchens.com | @kellymariekitcheninteriors

SALTFORD KITCHENS is a luxury design, supply, and installation kitchen company, selling ‘Nolte Küchen’s’ to a wide range of customers. saltfordkitchens.com | @saltfordkitchens

SULIS FINE ART is a well-established art dealership, sourcing antique, vintage and contemporary art for interiors. sulisfineart.com | @sulisfineart

THE TABLE CREATIVE produces world class GGI, animation and metaverse content for both the product and built environment sectors. thetablecreative.com | @thetablecreative

VYOO provides glazing for aspirational living, and delivers high-end window and door solutions to influence a building’s architectural expression. vyoowindows.com | @vyoowindows

WOOLF INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN creates houses and hotels with unique personalities, mixing tradition and imagination. woolfinterior.com | @woolfinteriordesign

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LEGAL

Sponsored by Apex City of Bath Hotel

GA ENERGY provides specialist legal advice and support to facilitate more renewable energy and a cleaner, greener future. gasolicitors.com/energy

GOUGHS SOLICITORS delivers high-quality, trusted and truly personal legal services to individuals and businesses. goughs.co.uk | @goughs_lawyers

THRINGS is a long-standing Bath law firm focused on enabling growth and success for its clients, contacts and staff. thrings.com | @thringslaw

LEISURE & TOURISM

Sponsored by Robun

BATH FORUM is one of the largest theatre-style music and arts venues in the south west. bathforum.co.uk | @theforumbath

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON BATH is a newly refurbished hotel that offers guests everything they could need, in the heart of stunning Bath. doubletreebyhiltonbath.com | @doubletreebath

HOTEL INDIGO BATH is a beautifully restored, Grade 1 listed hotel, bringing a luxury global brand to the neighbourhood. bath.hotelindigo.com | @hotelindigobath

LITTLE THEATRE CINEMA is a venue dating from 1935, showing arthouse and mainstream films and live screenings. picturehouses.com/cinema/little-theatre-cinema | @littletheatreuk

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NO.15 BY GUESTHOUSE offers a luxury experience to immerse yourself in the unique ripe-for-exploration charms of Bath. guesthousehotels.co.uk/no-15-bath | @guesthousehotels

NOOK STAYS is a family-run property management service that hosts an exclusive selection of Bath holiday rentals. nookstays.co.uk | @nookstays

SWEET LITTLE THINGS sells its fabulous range of mouth-watering patisserie, pastries, afternoon teas and own brand creations. sltbath.co.uk | @sltbath

TOOTBUS BATH is a sightseeing tour operator which showcases Bath and lets the city –our star - take customers by surprise. tootbus.com | @tootbusbath

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NEW BUSINESS

Sponsored by Novia

BRADFORD ON AVON

MASSAGE offers a wide range of bespoke treatments from experienced therapists in a soothing therapy space.

bradfordonavonmassage.co.uk | @bradfordonavonmassage

CRESCENT RESTAURANT & BAR is a family-run, independent restaurant & bar offering all day dining in the Margarets Buildings. crescent-restaurant-bath.co.uk | @crescentrestaurantbar

EAT PR & MARKETING is a specialist food service and hospitality agency, supporting individuals and businesses. eatpr.co.uk | @eatprmarketing

EDGIE EATS organises regular market stalls and supplies wholesale cakes to various outlets. edgieeats.com | @edgie__eats

HOUSE OF ST JOHN’S is an exclusive co-working and event venue, that offers a unique space to work, connect and grow. hosj.co.uk | @hosj.co.uk

KELSTON VETS is a husband-and-wife veterinary practice based on the family farm in the picturesque village of Kelston. kelstonvets.co.uk | @kelston.vets

NO.3 THE DELI advocates supporting local, with its coffee roasted in Corsham and food all sourced as local as possible. @no.3_the_deli

RENGEN HOUSE launched in October 2021, with the opening of two floors of casual co-working space to host meetings and events. rengenhouse.com | @rengenhouse

ROOTS ALLOTMENTS supports communities to get back into growing, connecting with nature and improving health, wellbeing and biodiversity. rootsallotments.com | @rootsallotments

RUSSELL COMMUNICATIONS is a Bathbased financial services PR and marketing business, with national and international clients. russellcommunications.co.uk | @russellcomms

SON OF JESSE prides itself on creating beautiful websites for smaller businesses as a purpose-driven website design agency. sonofjesse.com | @wearesonofjesse

WILD HERB AT THE FIELD KITCHEN is a gorgeous new style of café, overlooking fields & lakes whilst serving delicious lunches and coffee. wildherbkitchenandcatering.co.uk | @wildherbatthefieldkitchen

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PEOPLE SERVICES

Sponsored by Digital Samurai

BE ASTUTE is a leading UK management consulting firm which specialises in the assessment and development of revolutionary business leaders. be-astute.co.uk

BLOSSOM HR is a consultancy business offering HR services to small and large businesses on a retainer, project and adhoc basis. blossomhr.co.uk

CATERING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL spearheads itself with ex-industry professionals as hospitality consultants and recruitment specialists. cateringinternational.co.uk | @catservint

RATHBONE HR SOLUTIONS proudly provides employment support and people/ culture advice to employers in Bath and across the UK. rathbonehrsolutions.co.uk | @rathbonehr

SERIALTRAINER7 delivers engaging and expertise-based sales, leadership and management coaching, training and development. serialtrainer7.com

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FINALISTS PROPERTY

Sponsored by Bath Property Awards

ARENA GLOBAL MANAGEMENT has 50 years industry and building development experience as a leading planning consultancy. agm-ltd.co.uk | @agm_ltd

ASPIRE TO MOVE offers a bespoke tailored service with a personal touch, building relationships with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

aspiretomove.co.uk | @aspiremove

BATH OFFICE COMPANY passionately creates flexible workspace environments and experiences designed to inspire teams. bathoffice.co.uk | @bathofficeco

BPM CONTRACTING SERVICES works to deliver high-quality property maintenance services across the south west. bpm-cs.co.uk | @bpmmaintenance

HOST MY PROPERTY is a short-let property management business focusing on Bath and the surrounding area. hostmyproperty.co.uk

ROSIE MARLOW PERSONAL ESTATE

AGENT provides a tailored experience for each individual client.

rosiemarlow.co.uk | @yourpersonalestateagent

SBS DESIGN AND BUILD is a high-end residential development company, specialising in new build homes, large scale extensions and refurbishments.

sbsdesignandbuild.com | @sbsdesignandbuild

WESTERN BUILDING CONSULTANTS offers tailored solutions to the built environment through a multi-disciplinary approach. westernbuildingconsultants.com | @westernbuilding

WRAXALL BUILDERS delivers domestic and commercial builds including significant heritage work, new dwellings and own developments. wraxallbuilders.com | @wraxallbuilders

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RESTAURANT

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CAFÉ AU LAIT starts your morning right and ends your day well, sitting on the corner of the city where you can catch a coffee or bite down some brunch. cafeaulait.co.uk | @cafeaulait_bath

CORKAGE serves seasonal sharing plates from locally sourced produce and an extensively sourced wine list. corkagebath.com | @corkagebath

CRESCENT RESTAURANT & BAR is a family-run, independent restaurant and bar offering all day dining in the Margarets Buildings. crescent-restaurant-bath.co.uk | @crescentrestaurantbar

GREEN PARK BRASSERIE AND BATH

PIZZA CO is a steakhouse and jazz bar with an alfresco pizzeria in the historic 1800’s former railway terminus of Green Park Station. greenparkbrasserie.com and bathpizzaco.com | @greenparkbraz and @bathpizzaco

THE HOLCOMBE is owned and run by trained chefs passionate about growing food, sourcing local and protecting the environment. theholcombe.com | @theholcombesomerset

THE PIG-NEAR BATH is a buzzing restaurant with rooms in the rolling hills of Somerset. thepighotel.com/near-bath | @the_pig_hotels

ROBUN specialises in Yakiniku – the art of grilling over a traditional charcoal fire –served alongside sushi, sashimi, sake and Japanese whisky. robun.co.uk | @robunrestaurant

YAK YETI YAK is a family-owned Nepalese restaurant specialising in classic and contemporary Nepalese dishes, cooked to order. yakyetiyak.co.uk | @yakyetiyakbath

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ALWAYS SUNDAY is a collection of independent businesses based in Bath including gastropub, café and store. wearealwayssunday.com | @always_sunday_hq

THE BEAUFORT BOOKSHOP is a small independent bookshop in Larkhall offering English tutoring sessions for children. beaufortbookshop.co.uk | @thebeaufortbookshop

BULLFROG prides itself on quality, affordable, eco-friendly products for all. bullfrogbottles.com | @bullfrogbottles

DEADLY IS THE FEMALE is a womenswear boutique and website specialising in timeless and empowering elegance. deadlyisthefemale.com | @deadlyfemale

FROM YOU TO ME emotively creates journals, books and gifts designed to help people reflect and feel closer to those who matter to them. fromyoutome.com | @fromyoutome

GENESIS TRUST FURNITURE SHOP good quality, pre-loved furniture with excellent service to raise funds for Genesis Trust. genesistrust.org.uk | @genesis_furniture_uk

KASKAZI BACK TO NATURE ethically sells sourced and organic superfoods, herbal infusions and spices from Zanzibar and Mount Kilimanjaro. kaskazi.shop | @kaskazi.uk

MOSS OF BATH is an independent television and hi-fi retailer specialising in installing & servicing bespoke home entertainment systems. mossofbath.co.uk | @mossofbath

PORTMAN BATH showcases Italian and own label Portman brand collections of clothing and accessories. portmanbath.co.uk | @portmanbathuk

SUAVE OWL is an independent menswear retailer inspiring each man to look and feel his best - every day to wedding day. suaveowl.co.uk | @suaveowl

SULIS FINE ART is a well-established art dealership, sourcing antique, vintage and contemporary art for interiors. sulisfineart.com | @sulisfineart

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SUSTAINABILITY

Sponsored by HPH Commercial Property

APEX CITY OF BATH HOTEL is a familyowned collection of nine contemporary hotels that offers an authentic, warm welcome tailored to you. apexhotels.co.uk | @apexhotels

BATH & WEST COMMUNITY ENERGY develops renewable energy projects and runs innovative energy demand programmes. bwce.coop | @bwce

EDIT & JOIN THE DOTS is committed to working sustainably, optimising customer connections by supercharging first-party data ethically.edit.co.uk and wejointhedots.co.uk | @edit_agency and @wejoindots

GA ENERGY provides specialist legal advice and support to facilitate more renewable energy and a cleaner greener future.

gasolicitors.com/energy

LIFEWORK COMMUNITIES brings work closer to home and the community together to benefit the local economy, environment and society.

thelifeworkgroup.com | @lifeworkcommunities

NEWTON FARM SHOP & CAFÉ champions local produce as a fourth-generation family farm nestled in the Bath countryside. newtonfarmfoods.co.uk | @newtonfarmshopandcafe

NOVIA GLOBAL provides a transparent and secure wealth management platform that enables financial advisers to invest efficiently and securely.

novia-global.com | @novia_global

THE PIG-NEAR BATH is a buzzing restaurant with rooms in the rolling hills of Somerset. thepighotel.com/near-bath | @the_pig_hotels

ROOTS ALLOTMENTS supports communities to get back into growing, connecting with nature and improving health, wellbeing and biodiversity. rootsallotments.com | @rootsallotments

THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL & SPA is a luxury 5-star hotel, spa, and gardens at the centre of Bath’s iconic Royal Crescent. royalcrescent.co.uk | @royalcrescent_hotel

VARN MEDIA is a specialist search and digital marketing agency, accelerating profitable growth for happy clients. varn.co.uk | @varn_seo_agency

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TECHNOLOGY

Sponsored by EntreConf

DIGITAL SAMURAI is a datafocused partner and database administration consultancy that expertly analyses, migrates and protects your data.

digitalsamurai.it | @digisamurailtd

DIGITAL WONDERLAB combines strategy, creativity and technical engineering, to design and build digital applications, products and software. digitalwonderlab.com | @digiwonderlab

ROCKETMAKERS develops and delivers ingenious software for mission-focused founders. rocketmakers.com | @rocketmakers

SMARTBEAR is a leading provider of software development and visibility tools. smartbear.com | @smartbear

THE TABLE CREATIVE produces world class GGI, animation and metaverse content for both the product and built environment sectors. thetablecreative.com | @thetablecreative

TRUESPEED is a full fibre broadband provider bringing the south west’s residents and businesses the ultrafast connectivity they deserve. truespeed.com | @thetruespeed

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SPONSORS

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON

BATH is set on the banks of the River Avon, roughly half a mile from Thermae Bath Spa, The Roman Baths, and great shopping. Enjoy river and city views, indoor and outdoor dining and over 3,000 sq. ft. of event space. hilton.com/en/hotels/bathndi-doubletree-bath | @doubletreebath

SPONSORS

APEX CITY OF BATH

HOTEL is a family-owned collection of nine contemporary hotels in the heart of London, Bath, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee that offers an authentic, warm welcome tailored to you.

apexhotels.co.uk | @apexhotels

BATH AUDI is now one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the West of England. Its values are built on providing an exceptional customer experience and committing to building lasting relationships. monmotors.com

BATH LIFE delivers eye-catching design and engaging and relevant editorial to create a much-loved magazine covering the very best of life in Bath, in all its many guises. mediaclash.co.uk/bath-life | @bathlifemag

BATH PROPERTY

AWARDS celebrates the best of Bath’s dynamic property sector. From residential to commercial, from lettings to new builds, Bath simply teems with clever property companies shaping the city’s destiny.

bathpropertyawards.co.uk | @bathpropertyawd

MOGERS DREWETT is a leading south west legal and financial planning firm that takes pride in building long term client relationships. Its people offer expert advice across a range of services for individuals and businesses. mogersdrewett.com | @mogersdrewett

BATH RUGBY is a worldrenowned elite sports club and an integral part of the city’s culture, recognising and showcasing talent and celebrating this across the community. bathrugby.com | @bathrugby

CREATIVE BATH showcases Bath’s unique, innovative creative, tech and arts sector; offering a powerful route to connect with some of the fastest-growing and most successful businesses in the city. creativebath.org | @creativebath

CRUMBS is a little slice of foodie heaven and voice for the hospitality trade. Crumbs supports all things food and drink throughout Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. crumbsmag.com | @crumbsmag

DIGITAL SAMURAI is a data-focused partner and database administration consultancy that expertly analyses, migrates and protects your data. digitalsamurai.it | @digisamurailtd

ENLIGHTENED is a leading complete technical solutions provider in the south west. It provides full production services, lighting, audio, staging and AV equipment and knows how to deliver spectacular events. enlx.co.uk | @enlightenedlx

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SPONSORS

ENTRECONF is the event for the entrepreneurs and new business thinkers. Combining inspiration and practical advice, EntreConf brings together entrepreneurs and advisers, brokering dynamic and valuable new business relationships. Conference June 22 at Watershed, Awards September 28 at Bristol Museum. The future is unwritten… entreconf.com| @entre_conf

HOTEL INDIGO BATH is a beautifully restored, Grade 1 listed hotel, bringing a luxury global brand to the neighbourhood. bath.hotelindigo.com | @hotelindigobath

HPH COMMERCIAL PROPERTY provides industrial, office and retail space for businesses across the south west. Based in Bath, it delivers environmentally conscious workspaces with an emphasis on efficiency, quality and value. hph.co.uk

MINUTEMAN PRESS is now based at Pines Way in Bath, and offers design, print, signage and vehicle graphics. Truly a one stop shop for all printed graphics and exhibition requirements. minutemanbath.co.uk | @minutemanbath

NOVIA is an adviser-focused, online wrap platform that provides UK financial advisers with the tools, service, products, and investment range needed to achieve positive outcomes for their clients. novia-financial.co.uk | @noviafinancial

ROBUN is a celebration of authentic Japanese food and drink. It specialises in Yakiniku – the art of grilling over a traditional charcoal fire – served alongside sushi, sashimi, sake and Japanese whisky. robun.co.uk | @robunrestaurant

SAVILLS advises corporate, institutional and private clients seeking to acquire, lease, develop or realise the value of prime residential and commercial property in the world’s key locations. savills.co.uk | @savills

STONE KING provides expert legal advice. It has built a name for excellence with private and commercial clients, alongside its leading reputation in the charity, faith and education sectors. stoneking.co.uk | @stonekingllp

TRUESPEED is a full fibre broadband provider bringing the south west’s residents and businesses the ultrafast connectivity they deserve. truespeed.com | @thetruespeed

WINDSOR HILL

MORTGAGES provides all its clients the highest level of service, with support from start to finish and a personalised and tailored approach. Its experts are able to find an appropriate solution, whatever the situation.

windsorhillmortgages.co.uk | @hillmortgages

ZARA PERRY

HAIRDRESSING is a professional and friendly environment where you will feel part of the family. It’s inspired by education, enabling to keep up to date with the latest trends, with each visit personalised upon consultation by your chosen stylist. @hairzp

FEATURE SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

ê Bath Bus Company

ê Bath Forum & Bath Box Office

ê Boom Battle Bar Bath

ê Fine & Country

ê House of St Johns

ê Labyrinth

ê Novia Global

ê Richardson Swift

ê Thrings

ê Unividual

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SPECIAL THANKS TO Bath

Aqua Glass

Bath Luxury Rentals

Bath Pavilion

CJ Prop Hire & Events

David Flatman

Doubletree By Hilton Bath

Enlightened

Futureproof

Giant Cards

John England

Minuteman Press

Social 360 South West

Strawberry Field Catering

Taste of Bath

Votion

Vranch Visuals

WOW Event Hire

CITY OF THE FUTURE CONFERENCE 21 APRIL 2023. M SHED, BRISTOL To partner with this exciting event for our region, contact bathlife@mediaclash.co.uk PROPERTY SYMPOSIUM What will be di erent about cities in 2030 and 2040? What impacts are there now for planning, developers and architects? How has the pandemic accelerated thinking? • Top level keynotes • Stimulating panels KNOWLEDGE PARTNER • Networking with region’s leading property companies Brought to you by the creators of your city Property Awards SCAN HERE TO SIGN UP
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