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BOXING CLEVER Two friends and self-confessed book geeks have teamed up to deliver teen literature through the letter boxes of young adults. Libby Harris and Kate Morris-Double, who both studied at Bath Spa University and met whilst working at Bath’s awardwinning independent bookshop Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights, are about to launch the Book Box Club, a monthly book subscription box and online book group for readers of fiction. “Each month we’ll be sending our members one new, specially selected book release, which will be a surprise, along with some beautiful bookish goodies and an invite to a members-only online book group where subscribers can
The shelf life of Libby and Kate
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volunteers, have helped improve the outdoor facilities at the respite centre for the charity Hop, Skip and Jump in Bristol. As well as raising an impressive £1,885, the team pooled their resources and skills by painting, clearing, weeding, grass-cutting and planting the previously overgrown and unsafe areas along with providing a new shed for storage, interactive games and brightly-coloured planters. “We are over the moon with the transformation and all the support we have received from Woodhouse & Law,” says the centre’s supervisor Stacey Moxham.
Bath Life Awards 2017 planning continues apace with a sell-out business seminar at The Gainsborough Bath Spa later this month – and an inventive piece of new Awards sponsorship. Over 30 Bath businesses are due at the How to Win A Bath Life Award Seminar on 19 September. It will feature insights from the Awards team plus from former Awards judges John Law of Woodhouse & Law and Marcus Whittington of Bath Boutique Stays. For possible late cancellations, please contact Steph Dodd at Bath Life Awards. Latest sponsorship is an inventive move by Homelets, which will now be a special feature sponsor on the night. It indicates the clever and innovative ways that Bath businesses are finding to be associated with the Awards. Other opportunities include Champagne Reception and AfterShow Party, plus the new shoulder event: Finalists’ reception on 2 February. Current sponsors include: the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa (Headline) plus category sponsors Bath Rugby, Stone King, Novia, Tile & Flooring, Fidelius, Savills, Bluefin, Apex Hotels, Bath Audi, First Bus, Minuteman and Bath VW. For sponsorship enquiries, please contact pat.white@mediaclash.co.uk
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discuss the book of the month with each other and the author.” For more: www.bookboxclub.com
JUMP FOR JOY Bath-based interior and garden designers Woodhouse & Law, along with a Ground Force-style team of friends, family and
Charity team work with Woodhouse & Law
SUPER NOVIA Novia’s brand new recruitment initiative targeting school-leavers to enter the world of finance, has proven to be right on the money. “I have been able to increase my knowledge on a range of investment products through a three-month training programme by learning from the people around me,” explains trainee Jack Painter. “I have studied for professional qualifications, fully funded by the company, whilst I work.” Providing an alternative route to the traditional university path is seen as a positive way of developing core skills like working in
teams, communication skills and problem solving. “Building a successful career is not only about obtaining qualifications, it also encompasses the attitudes and aptitudes that a candidate can bring to the job,” explains head of human resources Haylie Carr. “From day one our trainees here at Novia are put through a three-month in-house training programme that enables them to undertake a fully contributory role within the company with real client work and responsibilities.” For more: www.novia-financial.co.uk
Back row: Vergel Esposo, James Norton, Beth Cohen, Sophie Haswell, Jack Painter and Rebecca Shadrick; Front row: Nick Raine, Haylie Carr and Bill Vasilieff
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