Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow

High achieving students from a New Milton school were taken on two trips to help inspire them on to the path to success. These trips – to the Houses of Parliament and to Oxford – were specially arranged by The Arnewood School for groups of its gifted and talented students in Years 7, 8 and 11. Headteacher, Nigel Pressnell, said: … Read More

Sponsorship gives care home residents a slice of rugby action

Sport enthusiasts at Chichester’s newest care home are in for a treat thanks to a tie-up with the city’s rugby club. Colten Care’s Wellington Grange, which officially opened last month (April), has become the latest sponsor of Chichester Rugby Football Club (CRFC). The £11 million home, by the corner of Broyle Road and Wellington Road, is sited next to the … Read More

Sparkies fly at Wessex Group

Three more apprentices from Dorset’s Wessex Group have become fully qualified and are now working for the family firm. Electricians Billy Watson, Callum Child and Ryan Guy have spent four years honing their skills within the various companies under the Wessex Group umbrella. They were on day release at Yeovil College’s north Dorset training centre, which is conveniently next door … Read More

Get set go – Team GB sprinter inspires school children

Team GB sprinter Gareth Hopkins put Wimborne school children through their paces as part of an Olympics-inspired event. With Rio 2016 just around the corner, Gareth was invited to St John’s First School to talk to the children about his journey in athletics and to inspire them into pursuing their own passions. The 100m and 200m specialist was at the … Read More

BRG’s turnover and profits increase

Recruitment group BRG recorded an increase in turnover of £11m to £60m during 2015, its latest accounts have revealed. The consultancy with 32 branches across England and Wales saw profit rise by 23 per cent to £2.1m before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA*). The group, which has brands including Berry Recruitment and Wild Recruitment, expects turnover to be ‘well … Read More

Chichester Festival Theatre partnership takes centre stage

The stage is set for a ‘unique’ partnership between one of the UK’s flagship theatres and Chichester’s newest care home. Colten Care, which opened its Wellington Grange home at the beginning of April, has become a Principal Partner of Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT). The partnership is aimed at bringing residents and their families and friends closer to the theatre they … Read More

Take that! Tax assistant qualifies as martial arts instructor

Tax assistant Fiona Wright has a new skill under her belt. The 20-year-old martial artist, who works in the Poole office of chartered accountants PKF Francis Clark, has qualified as a taekwondo instructor. Fiona is already a black belt 2nd Dan after taking part in the sport for seven years. She is now starting a new class for four to … Read More

Trust and tax specialist joins Ellis Jones Solicitors

Trust and tax specialist Andy Kirby has joined expanding law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors as a consultant. A former student at Poole Grammar School, Andy previously worked for HM Revenue & Customs, Lloyds Private Banking and two law firms in Hampshire. His areas of expertise include trusts and estates, lifetime inheritance tax planning, income and capital gains tax and deeds … Read More

School garden club takes root thanks to Eco donation

Big-hearted bosses at a recycling company have helped a garden club take root at a Bournemouth school. Parley-based Eco Sustainable Solutions has donated two tonnes of its Super Soil product to Winton Primary School. The soil is to be used by reception pupils in the school’s garden club to grow flowers and vegetables. It was presented to teaching assistant Anna … Read More