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ONLY THE BEST The BMI Bath Clinic is getting an upgrade. The private hospital is having key refurbishment work done on its operating theatres, treatment rooms and en-suite bedrooms, as well as some improvements to its air handling and ventilation, surgical control and power systems. Purposedesigned lighting will also be installed. “£250 million is being invested in our network of hospitals and it’s pleasing that Bath Clinic forms a part of that. Being part of BMI Healthcare, the largest provider of independent healthcare in Britain, is really helping to drive our high-tech refurbishment and service expansion programme,” explains executive director Tim Atter. “Our clinicians are working with us to provide the services patients need
in the comfort of a ‘home from home’ yet ‘high-tech-friendly’ environment. Formerly a private home, the hospital is a beautiful uplifting building in a sumptuous landscaped setting, adjoining a National Trust property, making it a lovely place to stay. Not only that, but in recent external assessments by the CQC, we were rated as Good in every category.” For more: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk
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Mistral has launched a rewear, reuse and recycle scheme across all of its stores. Every year, 150 million tonnes of clothing and shoes are sold worldwide. The majority of it winds up in landfill or incinerated rather than worn or reused, which is having a significantly negative impact on the environment – as well as just being a waste. Mistral makes high quality clothes that are meant to be worn season after season, but customers looking to update their wardrobes can now take pre-loved garments back to Mistral to be resold – and get a 10 per cent off voucher in return. “Mistral is working with SOEX I:CO take-back system who will collect the clothes and sort items that can be resold across 70 countries and in vintage stores,” says Tracey Garreffa, Mistral’s creative director. “Other items unsuitable for resale will be recycled into fibre for things such as car seats, new clothes and cleaning cloths. Dust is even used by being transformed into cardboard products.” For more: www.mistral-online.com
SPARKLOOP From branding and digital through to web design, video and print, Sparkloop does it all. A team of creatives, Sparkloop deliver bespoke design and communication strategies for an range of big name clients including Red Bull – who have been with the company since its inception 15 years ago, by the way – Prince’s Trust, Prudential and Asics among many others. “Central to all our creative projects are our bright ideas that deliver against real business objectives,” explains Gayle Carpenter, founder and creative director. “We apply that to all our brand, digital, print and video projects. That’s why we are called Sparkloop – bright ideas, over and over.” The company has recently opened a second office in Bath, an exciting development for our network of creative businesses. We asked Gayle what was behind the decision to open up shop on Old Bond Street. “Apart from the obvious appeal of this gorgeous city, we felt that there are several great home grown businesses and a real sense of entrepreneurship in and around the area. We’re really keen to get more involved with the local creative community and further strengthen Bath as a creative and tech hub.” For more: www.sparkloop.com