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Welcome to our new members
Absolute Hygiene Solutions Ltd
London 020 8317 9693 www.absolutehygienesolutions.com Workplace Hygiene Specialists
Anglo-Saxons Friendly Society
Northfleet 01474 567050 www.anglo-saxons.co.uk Friendly Society/Insurance/Property
Astra Physiotherapy
Ashford 01233 631555 www.astraphysio.com Physiotherapy and Acupuncture
Band Agency LLP
Canterbury 020 7395 1760 www.band.agency Marketing - Branding, Communication, Strategy, Digital, Content
Business Computer Solutions Ltd
Ramsgate 01843 572600 www.bcs365.co.uk Managed Service Provider - IT Support and Consultancy
Butler Harwell Ltd
Smarden 0800 030 2999 www.butlerharwell.com Home Automation, Audio Visual, Home Cinema Room
Evolution Branded Clothing Ltd
Fosters Accountants & Consultants Ltd
Idyllic Retreats Ltd
Canterbury 07860 940749 www.idyllic-retreats.com Holiday Let Management and Interior Design
IWP
Lexus Sidcup
Sidcup 020 3797 7624 www.lexus.co.uk/centres/sidcup Business and Fleet Car Specialist
Kent Payments Ltd
Ashford 01233 221777 www.kentpayments.com Card Payment Solutions
Kenton House of Many Stairs
Margate 01843 224005 www.guesthouseinmargate.co.uk Tea Room and B&B
Koti Design Ltd
KPM Group Holdings
Sevenoaks 01322 663328 www.kpmgroup.co.uk Data, Print, Digital and Direct Mail Services
KSS Design Group Ltd
ORB Tech Solutions
Sandwich 0330 229 1384 www.orbtechsolutions.co.uk IT Services and Support
Plush Huts Ltd
REDEC Refurbishment
Ashford 01233 503577 www.redec.co.uk Construction
Enhance
Rockthorn Ltd
Norwich 0330 118 5030 www.rockthorn.co.uk Plant and Machinery Hire
ROI Safety Ltd
Margate 0333 305 0208 Health and Safety Specialist
Roof Tests & Surveys Ltd
West Malling 07955 206708 www.rooftestsandsurveys.co.uk Roof Testing and Surveying
Royal British Legion Industries Ltd
Maidstone 01622 795900 www.britishlegion.org.uk Charity Supporting Serving and Ex-Serving Personnel
Saxon HR Consultancy Limited
Steam & Air Blowing Service Company (SABSCO) Ltd
Maidstone 01622 794400 www.bisglobal.com Powering Non-Profits & Businesses with Integrated CRM Technology and Enterprise-Ready Hosting
Protect
Telekomatrix Ltd
The Hypnotherapy Couch
The Three Crutches
Higham 01634 763410 www.threecrutches.com Public House, Restaurant, Venue Location
Tuxedo Mouse Events Limited
Gillingham 07852 600073 www.tuxedomouseevents.com Event Planning - Event Management
U Can Too
Staplehurst 07771 747499 www.ucantoo.org.uk Technology in Education - Helping to Deliver the Computing Curriculum, in Exciting and Creative Ways
Waterside Construction Ltd
Chistlehurst 020 8697 4036 www.watersidesweb.com Complete Design, Building and Maintenance Services and all Building Trades
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Zoe Rodda
Lily's Social Kitchen CIC CEO/Founder
I am the founder of the not-for-profit organisation Lily’s Social Kitchen CIC which I opened in 2017. The organisation was set up to provide real work experience to autistic people, neuro diverse groups and people with learning disabilities and then support them into mainstream, paid, sustainable employment. We use food as the vehicle to provide the training and work experience with cafes, coffee shops, catering business and an admin site.
What was your first job and what was the pay packet?
My first job was a paper round when I was 13. It was way too long ago to remember the pay packet but I do remember the feeling of independence of having my own money and being able to buy the branded trainers that my parents refused to buy for me!
What do you always carry with you to work?
Phone, water bottle (which I then do not remember to drink from) and snacks because I am ALWAYS hungry….
What is the biggest challenge facing your business?
Definitely increasing costs.
If you were Prime Minister, what one thing would you change to help business?
As a social enterprise founder and someone who advocates a neuro-diverse workforce I would want to see more businesses focussing on a diverse workforce, using social enterprises in their supply chain and seeing the benefits of embedding in our communities. The benefits to staff of working for a company that really cares are well documented.
What can you see from your office window?
An industrial estate – I clearly need to get a new view!
If you could do another job what would it be?
To coach people in the physical and mental benefits of good nutrition and physical exercise.
As a business person, what are your three main qualities?
I am determined, passionate and fun loving (and loud!)
What was your biggest mistake in business?
I am not sure I can really think of any mistakes as such, even the challenges have been a learning process.
What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?
To make the jump (even though it feels like jumping off a cliff), to surround yourself with people who support and cheer your achievements, to look after yourself and to enjoy the ride (even the scary parts).
Who do you most admire in business?
My chairman Edward Perry, CEO of COOK. He provides me with such good advice and guidance, and I greatly admire his ethos and the humanity and kindness threaded throughout his business.
Furley Page expands Agriculture
and Rural Business team to meet growing demand for specialist legal services
Leading South East law firm Furley Page has expanded its Agriculture and Rural
Business team in order to meet growing demand for its specialist legal services.
The firm has recently appointed several key members to the team, including Associate Daniel Bridgland and Partner Sarah Webster, who serves as the new Head of the Agriculture and Rural Business team.
The nine-strong multi-discipline team now comprises five Partners, a Consultant, a Senior Associate, and two Associates, with more than 140 years’ combined experience working for clients in the agriculture and rural business sector.
Furley Page’s Agriculture and Rural Business team is recognised for its expertise in advising farmers and rural landowners and businesses by independent legal guides The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
The members of Furley Page’s multi-discipline Agriculture and Rural Business team have a wide range of specialisms, enabling them to provide comprehensive solutions to help clients meet the complexities and challenges faced by the modern agricultural sector. The team comprises: Sarah Webster, Partner & Head of Agriculture & Rural Business Daniel Bridgland, Associate, Real Estate Christopher Wacher, Consultant, Real Estate Tony Chester, Partner, Corporate Darren Philpot, Partner & Head of Residential Property Aaron Spencer, Partner & Head of Private Client Rich Risino, Senior Associate, Private Client Jeremy Ferris, Partner, Dispute Resolution Sarah Woolnough, Associate, Dispute Resolution
Whitehead Monckton expands dispute
resolution team with lawyers Fariha Shams and Sam Corse
Dispute Resolution lawyer Fariha Shams has joined Whitehead Monckton to
grow the team, run by Team Head, David Riordan.
Fariha, previously worked as a solicitor in Kent and has developed a reputation as a client focused lawyer who shall work relentlessly to get a positive outcome for her clients. David Riordan, Head of Dispute Resolution at Whitehead Monckton, says: “Fariha is a very exciting addition to our team. She joins a Dispute Resolution team that offers advice on all types of business and private client disputes. We look forward to working with her on a range of cases in the High Court and local County Courts.”
Fariha will be working alongside Sam Corse, who has recently joined the team following an internal move from our Tax & Estate Planning team. Sam will specialise in contentious probate work within the Dispute Resolution Team. He is a member of ConTra (The Contentious Trusts Association) and is working towards being an Associate Member of The Association of Contentious Trust & Probate Specialists (ACTAPS). Sam brings a wealth of experience in advising on tax and estate planning into his contentious probate practice which gives him an advantage over other contentious probate lawyers. He represents private individuals, executors, administrators, attorneys, deputies, trustees, beneficiaries and disinherited, disappointed or forgotten beneficiaries in bringing and defending contentious probate and trust claims.
Chris Longden, Whitehead Monckton’s Managing Director, says: “I’m very pleased to welcome Fariha to Whitehead Monckton and Sam to the team. We are looking forward to what Fariha & Sam can bring to the Dispute Resolution team as we continue to expand.”
