South West Times

SOUTH WEST READY FOR BRITISH CHALLENGE BOOST

- business and tourism leaders look forward to golf tournament at renowned Cornish resort

As anticipation grows around one the most eagerly awaited golf tournaments to be held in the South West in years, local businesses and stakeholders are looking forward to a timely autumnal boost. The British Challenge presented by Modest! Golf Management will be held at St. Mellion Estate, one of the UK’s leading golf resorts, from 6-9 October and is expected to attract thousands of sports fans to the region.

The prestigious venue, which features two world-class 18-hole courses both with European Tour pedigree, will welcome back elite golf after a 15-year hiatus. It is a momentous return to golf’s top tier that is being keenly awaited not only by golf fans, but also tourism industry chiefs.

“It is so exciting to have the British Challenge in Cornwall,” explained Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall. “I know the team at St Mellion Estate will ensure a great event that will attract spectators from not only the local area but also the wider region and other parts of the UK.”

He continued: “The influx of visitors to Cornwall in October will be a much-needed lift to local businesses which have survived a challenging couple of years. From restaurants and hotels to B&Bs and taxis drivers, the potential dividend from the event at St. Mellion Estate will hopefully reach many in the local community.”

For Europe’s leading golfers, the opportunity to tee it up at one of the UK’s most revered championship layouts will be an opportunity not to be missed. After all, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course was recently voted the best golf course in the West of England by Today’s Golfer and #2 on its list of top four-star golf resorts in the UK and Ireland

“St. Mellion is a 12-time European Tour venue,” said David Moon, Director of Golf at St. Mellion Estate. “Many of golf’s greatest players competed here including Olazabal, Langer and Ballesteros. This is where they established themselves as legends of the game. It’s perhaps not surprising that golf’s rising stars are looking forward to playing competitive golf back in the South West.”

The event, which is the penultimate tournament in the Challenge Tour’s Road to Mallorca, continues a legacy of top-tier golf at the Cornish resort which achieved legendary status when the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course was opened in 1988. “We’re anticipating around 5,000 visitors to the region,” noted Moon. “On top of that, we will enlist around 100 volunteers each day to help deliver a first-class golf tournament. It’s going to be a very special event.”

To engage the local community, St. Mellion Estate proactively sought out nearby businesses to provide goods and services during the tournament. “Our objective at St. Mellion Estate is to combine sporting excellence with the best of Cornish hospitality,” said Moon. “But we also recognise how fortunate we are to be located in an area rich in stunning landscapes and superb local produce. With that in mind we were determined to call upon local businesses to help us deliver the event.”

One such company is Friary Mill Bakery, which has opened 12 bakeries across Plymouth and Ivybridge since its launch in 1988. The company’s director, Karen Milner, is acutely aware of the area’s reputation for food and drink, and the significance of the Challenge Tour event.

Set in 450 acres of stunning Cornish countryside, St. Mellion Estate has established a reputation for hosting golf at the highest level. The opening of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in 1988 was marked by an exhibition match between a US team featuring Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson and the UK pairing of Nick Faldo and Sandy Lyle.

“We are very excited to be hosting the British Challenge at St. Mellion Estate and welcoming spectators of all ages to this free, ticketed event to enjoy watching some of the finest young golfing talent in Europe” said Moon.

To register for a free ticket, please follow the URL link: https://www.st-mellion.co.uk/en/britishchallenge.html

“Friary Mill Bakery is very proud to be part of the British Challenge at St. Mellion Estate providing pasties and cakes to those attending this exciting event in such a stunning location,” she noted. “The benefits to the area of hosting such a tournament especially as we head into autumn, shouldn’t be undervalued. Working with the team at St. Mellion Estate, we’ve been acutely aware of the timely benefits of welcoming golf fans to the South West, but also the invaluable TV exposure the area will receive and the knock-on effect for next year. It’s a considerable opportunity.”

Gloucestershire Company Turn Talents to Caravans with Launch of Funky Campod

Gloucestershire based business Leisure Pods Ltd who manufacture their own brand of catering trailers “Caterpods” have turned their talents to caravans, and will be launching their new, funky and lightweight Campod at this year’s Motorhome and Caravan Show, held at the NEC in Birmingham next month.

Proving that good things come in small packages, the Campod is unique in being the only small caravan with dual side openings, which allow for panoramic views. Campod caravans will be launched at the show by designers and company owners James and Tom, who will be showcasing their new product from October 18-23.

The Campod has a unique first to market drop-down footwell as you enter, which gives greater headroom (up to 6ft 3”), and easily sleeps two people, with dining space for four. It is outstanding for caravan novices because of its unusual design. It is highly compact, with a curved body that alleviates cross winds, and has wheels on the outside with no need for extended mirrors, making it very easy to tow and manoeuvre. For those who have never reversed a caravan, the Campod is light meaning that it can be unhitched and pushed into position by hand. There is the option to have a motorised jockey wheel, if preferred. Its size means it also fits easily onto a driveway.

Giving even more versatility there is also the opportunity to take the Campod completely off grid with a wide range of optional extras, including a solar roof panel, gas water heater, gas & electric space heater, an external hot/cold water shower and a full-length body awning.

James, owner and designer of Campod said: “Tom and I are thrilled to be bringing Campod to market at the Motorhome and Caravan Show next month. This product has been five years in the making of designing and refining, and combines the extraordinary features of our Caterpod with our vision for a caravan, that will appeal to those who have always wanted to tow a funky, cool caravan. “Campods are easy to move and tow, and so compact that it can sit happily on an average driveway,

making it a great choice for those who have never owned a caravan before. We cannot wait to launch Campods to a whole new generation of caravanners and we look forward to seeing their reactions to it.”

Visit Campod Caravans and meet designers James and Tom on their stand 17.10 in Hall 17 at the Motorhome and Caravan Show. The company has a show offer of £500 off the RRP, plus free exterior custom colour choice worth £460, and an extended warranty of 3 years.

For more information visit https://campodcaravans.com/

Emergency Care Assistant

Opportunities across the South West £21 , 730.00 to £23 , 177.00 a year £18,575.90 rising to £21,730 on completion of initial training.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) was the first Ambulance Trust in the country registered as a NHS Foundation Trust (FT) demonstrating the highest levels of service quality, performance and financial management. SWAST delivers high performing emergency and urgent care to the residents and transient population of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset along with NHS 111 service in Dorset.

SWASFT offers consistent high-quality, locally responsive and trusted care to patients, ensuring long-term sustainability and financial strength for the future.

Emergency Care Assistants provide essential support to our team of qualified Paramedics to deliver high quality and effective clinical and personal care.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is seeking compassionate, caring and committed individuals to use advanced driving skills and provide support to our dedicated team of Paramedics attending accidents and sudden illnesses.

If you're looking to make the most of your life skills in a challenging but extremely rewarding environment and are willing to work shifts, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. You will need a full, clean driving licence, including Cl category and minimum of two GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C including English Language or Literature, and Maths, or a Level 2 Functional Skills certificate or a Level 3 qualification in a heath care related subject.

Candidates must hold the Full Cl Category on their driving licence at the point of application.

On offer of employment, SWASFT will provide you with comprehensive clinical training and driver training to prepare you for the role of ECA. Subject to passing this training, you will then commence fulltime employment for the Trust.

The Role

As an Emergency Care Assistant you will attend cases of accident and sudden illness and respond to urgent, special and planned patient transfer requests .You will use advanced driving skills under blue light and normal traffic conditions to respond to emergency and routine calls as required.

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Would you be suited to this type of role?

The nature of this role often means the ECA will be assisting the qualified clinician in dealing with life and death situations. You need to be compassionate, caring and committed.

You need to enjoy helping people whilst understanding their needs and treating them with dignity and respect. You need to be enthusiastic, reliable, self-disciplined and flexible.

• Able to work the shift patterns as required, including unsocial hours and weekends?

• Able to stay calm in pressurised and emotional situations. Able to handle sensitive situations assertively and tactfully?

• Are you able to deal with blood?

• Due to the emergency nature of the services provided by SWASFT, staff may be required in the interest of patient safety to work beyond their normal finishing time, are you prepared for this?

Please note as part of the assessment process your name and email address will be passed onto an external company (Driver Metrics') to complete you're driving SJT Please see applicant guidance for more details regarding this assessment.

*Full salary of £17,787 per annum will be paid on completion of probationary period. During this period (3-6 months, subject to reviews) you will receive a reduced salary of £15,336 per annum. Upon successful completion of the 8 week training course and commencement on station, you will also receive unsocial in this role.

Unsocial will be paid under Section 2 of NHS Terms and Conditions. Please see A4C Handbook on our website for more details.

If you are currently a Community First Responder with SWAST please can you ensure your include this as part of your application.

An Active Youth & Community Charity

Foundation for Active Community Engagement (FACE) is a registered youth and community charity based in Filton, running regular activities for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds across the wider Bristol and South Glos areas.

We are looking for paid staff, volunteers, and trustees to develop our charity.

Our target work is grounded within youth work, however our focus is on supporting people of all ages to improve their lives and the community around them; by providing spaces for new skills, knowledge, opportunities, access to wider support, and making a positive difference by being ‘active’ in their community.

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