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Bath Property Awards: a packed house last year, and even bigger this year?
The Bath Property Awards are returning Yes, the hit event is back for a second year. To be held on November 15 at the Apex Hotel, it should provide 2019’s most awesome lunchtime
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he first go around for the Bath Property Awards was a huge success, with all categories sponsored and all tickets snapped up without going on open sale.The Awards celebrate every aspect of the city’s dynamic property market – from residential to commercial, lettings to new builds, civic buildings to bold reimaginings. It’s pitched at agents, developers, architects, interior designers, and property-focused financial and legal outfits; basically, the entire industry. Nominations are now open for companies to enter, earning the chance to be named ‘best in their
category’, with the official launch coming very soon in September. There are many benefits to getting involved, from invitations to free networking events to the chance to build business within the Bath community. Seven sponsors are already on board. They’re led by Headline Sponsor Mogers Drewett once more, plus category sponsors Halsall Construction, Hawker Joinery, Juniper Homes, London & Country Mortgages, Regus and Tile & Flooring. The Bath Property Awards are run by the MediaClash team behind highly successful awards in Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, as well as sister Property Awards in Bristol and Cardiff. For more, stephanie.dodd@mediaclash. co.uk; www.bathpropertyawards.co.uk
20 AUGUST LET’S GO DIGITAL Calling all solopreneurs: don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network and grow in Corsham’s posh co-working space. Grab your laptop, a coffee and get comfortable. 10am-4.30pm; free; Digital Mansion Corsham; www.theenterprise network.co.uk 4 SEPTEMBER CORSHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BREAKFAST Wadswick Green is the location of the next Corsham Chamber of Commerce monthly networking event. Rafael Marques, village manager at the innovative residence for over-60s, will give a keynote speech in addition to the usual breakfast, network and feedback session. 7.30am; £8-12; Wadswick Green, Corsham; www.corsham chamber.com 11 SEPTEMBER CREATIVE BATH BUSINESS LEADERS BREAKFAST These monthly breakfasts provide a forum for seniorlevel discussion about current opportunities and challenges in Bath’s creative sector. The networking breakfast is open to owners of local creative companies and senior managers, as well as Creative Bath’s Strategic and Anchor Partners. 7.45am; £19.76; Abbey Hotel; www.creativebath.org
Movers and shakers etc Brewin Dolphin, Bath office: Richard Barrington, Gareth Rees, Barry Newbury, Markas Gilmartin and Jon Rolfe
THE NAME OF THE GAME
Investment management and financial planning firm Brewin Dolphin has now completed its acquisition of Bathbased Epoch Wealth Management. Former Epoch managing partner, Barry Newbury, will take the helm at the new Bath office, which will remain in Queen Square Place, now under the Brewin Dolphin name. Nick Fitzgerald, managing director of financial planning at Brewin Dolphin, said: “With great demand for expert financial advice across the country, it’s fantastic to welcome Barry and his team. They built Epoch into a successful business trusted by their clients. We’re so pleased that they’ve joined us to continue their growth journey as part of one of the UK’s largest wealth managers.” For more: www.brewin.co.uk
Movin’ on up
It’s a good time to work for Carter Jonas – if you’re one of the 73 people the national property consultancy recently promoted, that is. Hardworking employees from across the firm’s commercial, planning and development, residential and rural divisions and business service teams have moved up in the world. “This has been an extremely positive year for Carter Jonas, and much of our success is attributable to those promoted,” says Mark Granger, chief executive. “We place a great deal of importance on nurturing, encouraging and rewarding talent, whilst building a versatile team of specialists across a wide range of services.” www.carterjonas.co.uk/estate-agents/bath
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