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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

BY WILLIAM

SHAKESPEARE –SUMMER TOUR

LEWIS-MANNING CELEBRATES A MAGICAL EVENING OF 1920’S GLAMOUR AT THEIR NIGHTINGALE BALL

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care hosted their 1920’s inspired Nightingale Ball, by kind permission of Canford School. The extraordinary schoolhouse was the perfect setting for the glamorous fundraising event.

Guests enjoyed cocktails and canapés in ‘The Aviary’, complete with real trees and birdsong being played, before taking their seats in the breath-taking Great Hall, where they enjoyed creative dining provided by local caterers, Molecular Magic. A musical rendition of ‘A Nightingale sings in Berkeley Square’ was performed whilst celebrating the amazing work of Lewis-Manning’s clinical team, in a candlelight parade. The evening finished with dancing to the talented musicians from, ‘The UnSwung Heroes’.

The event was expertly compered by hospice Patron and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Felicity Irwin. Guests and

LEWIS-MANNING HOSPICE CARE www.lewis-manning.org.uK supporters were invited to participate in a silent and live auction, which included an impressive selection of prizes, including; Wimbledon tickets, lunch at the House of Lords, a week in a luxury chalet in the French Alps, a Wing Walking experience and much more!

Chief Executive Clare Gallie said, “It was a fantastic evening! A wonderful group of guests and supporters of the hospice came together and helped raised an outstanding amount, to support the vital work that our modern-day Nightingale nurses do.

“A huge thank you to our dining sponsor, Lester Aldridge and to our staff, volunteers, guests and local businesses who helped to create such a memorable evening. A special thank you to Troika Developments for their generous donation and support.”

Off West End Award nominated theatre company, Bear in the Air Productions will be performing A Midsummer Nights Dream on the Sea Terrace at RNLI College on Thursday 7 September and Friday 8 September at 5.45pm. Performance time 2 hours. Here’s what audiences had to say last year: ‘A wonderfully amusing and fun adaptation. Actors were brilliant; we all enjoyed it immensely’.

This family friendly event will take place outside with unallocated seating provided. Tickets available online at midsummernightstour.co.uk. Food and drink will be available to purchase from Riggers Restaurant or for a table reservation call 0300 300 7654.

In the event of bad weather this performance with take place in the Waterfront Suite at RNLI College. Free parking is available on site.

Studio Global Undergoes Full Rebrand And New Look

One of Dorset’s longest established media agencies is sporting a new look and name after undergoing a full rebrand.

Studio Global, formerly Global Brand Communications, is using the tagline ‘Your Story, Beautifully Told’ for its services focusing on brand, digital and motion (animation/filming). Sharon Parker, Managing Director, said: “When we sat down and created Studio Global, we decided to focus on the things we love, what we’re great at and where we’re giving our clients great value.

“We are not the team that you come to just for a marketing strategy, but we will take the time to understand what your business needs and deliver a plan with key assets that looks fantastic and engaging. Your story, beautifully told. That’s us.”

Based in Boscombe, Studio Global serves a diverse mix of sectors all over the UK, including hospitality, financial services, IT, entrepreneurs, luxury brands and local authorities and boasts an impressive client base.

NEXT DOOR, NEXT LEVEL FOR B4B MARKETING AS THEY EXPAND INTO NEW OFFICE

Poole-based digital marketing agency b4b are celebrating as they have taken on another office to meet increasing client demand and growth in staff numbers.

The two storey, 2,200 square foot office is adjacent to their existing office of the same size on the Albany Business Park in Poole and will house the agency’s software and web teams.

The agency, founded by Anthony Tilley in 2008, has gone from strength to strength and now employs over 60 staff across the two offices in Poole and one office in Sosnowiec, Poland.

As well as specialising in software development and website design and build, the agency has a 23 strong marketing team with specialists covering SEO, PPC, content marketing, social media, email marketing, PR, photography, video, animation, design and print – all co-ordinated by a team of experienced account managers.

providing sports clothing and logo design to businesses across Dorset and beyond.

Having the office in Poland is a jewel in the crown for b4b as it means that clients can pay comparatively lower hourly rates but receive expert advice and the latest technological know-how.

The agency, which has a results-focussed approach and prides itself on generating quality leads for clients, has continued to expand its marketing services and now counts some of the region’s leading businesses as clients including Broadview Shading Solutions, W&S Recycling, Town & Country Communications, Cobra RIBs, Prokil, Lester Brunt Wealth Management, Jade Aden, Charles Trent, Trade Price Conservatories and A-One Insurance.

In terms of turnover and staff count, b4b are one of Dorset’s largest agencies – in the last 2 years alone, they have almost doubled their turnover and staff count. As testament to this growth, they won B2B Business of the Year at the Poole Business Awards last year and have also been voted one of the South’s Top 100 companies to work for. STUDIO

The agency also offers branded promotional products and corporate workwear. In fact, this is how the business originally started by

B4B www.b4b.co.uk

Introducing Up Top Scaffolding

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With Up Top Scaffolding, they can help streamline your operations, maximize productivity, and accelerate project timelines.

They take pride in what they do and take care of your home as if it was their own. You can rely on the trained team to give you the very best, from a simple and basic job to more complex and advanced jobs.

UP TOP ROOFING www.uptoproofing.co.uk

A New Captain At The Helm

Mrs Holloway, Head of Talbot Heath speaks on the transition to a new Head; “After thirteen wonderful years as Head of Talbot Heath, I am excited to be handing over the wheel to my successor, Tracy Harris. It has been an absolute privilege and pleasure to have been custodian of such a successful, pioneering and visionary school. As someone who cherishes learning and has spent a career enthusing pupils to foster their intellectual curiosity, creativity and aspirations, it has been hugely rewarding to see Talbot Heath forge forwards with its groundbreaking curriculum and future focused vision for education.

A Fluffy New Arrival Sure To Melt Your Heart

Marwell is thrilled to announce the arrival of a fluffy new addition who has already stolen the hearts of people around the world.

Tashi, an endangered red panda, is settling into his new home at Marwell Zoo after arriving from Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire today.

The tiny cub was affectionately nicknamed Little Red by keepers before being given his official name and news of his “miracle arrival” made international headlines.

MARWELL ZOO www.marwell.org.uk

“The school has been described as warm, convivial, supportive, innovative and a centre of excellence. We enjoy a national and international profile for our innovation and creativity, as well as our sporting excellence. My aim, as Head, was to build on the foundations laid by my predecessors to ensure that the reputation established by the first headmistress, Mary Broad, in 1886, was maintained. I love the fact that her pupils were written about in the Bournemouth Echo as ‘once again demonstrating all the attributes one would normally associate with boys’, having been seen conducting science experiments on Talbot Heath with butterfly nets. How radical. How daring.

TALBOT HEATH www.talbotheath.org

“Talbot Heath had a Sixth Form in 1886, even though girls were not able to sit higher level qualifications or progress to university. Miss Broad took school trips of girls across Europe in the 1800s, with no heed to what people may think.

“She was bold and ambitious for her pupils and was not going to be constrained by societal norms. I have followed gladly in her footsteps, with the determination and commitment to support the next generation of girls, from 3-18, to ‘think big’ and develop their loves and passions.

“I know that Mrs Harris shares this passion and vision and is excited to become the eighth headteacher in the history of Talbot Heath. I will be taking up the helm of a boat and heading out onto the high seas, as she takes over the helm of the school and I wish her every success in her exciting new venture. Talbot Heath is a wonderful school and looks forward to welcoming her most warmly.

“Discover for yourselves at one of our open days, Senior School 22nd Sept, Kindergarten, Pre-Prep and Juniors 29th Sept and 6th Form 10th October. Book your place talbotheath.org/openday”

Bonnie And Graham Join Trethowans Solicitors In Dorset As Senior Associates

Two new recruits have joined Trethowans Solicitors in Dorset as Senior Associates. They will be based across Trethowans’ offices in Bournemouth and Poole.

Graham McLean joins the Commercial Litigation team as part of the growth of the Contentious Trusts and Probate offering, dealing with disputes about the validity and effect of wills, the administration of estates and trusts, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975, disputes between property co-owners, including claims under the Trusts of Land & Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 and contested Court of Protection matters.

Graham said: “Disputes about wills, trust estates and inheritance claims often involve family and loved ones going through a difficult time following a bereavement. I enjoy the variety of the work involved and helping families to reach the best resolution.”

“I was attracted to Trethowans because it has a fantastic reputation and the wider Litigation and Private Client teams have a wide breadth of expertise and experience. The fact that Trethowans acts for such a wide range of clients in different circumstances, including charities, means

TRETHOWANS www.trethowans.com the work we do is diverse and I enjoy the challenge of helping our clients to resolve their disputes”.

“I am looking forward to working with the fantastic team at Trethowans and I am sure that we will continue to develop our reputation as a leader in our field across the South and nationally.”

Bonnie Ward joins the Private Client team and advised, “It is an exciting time to be joining Trethowans, during a period of strong growth. I have 12 years’ experience advising across a wide range of Private Client issues, in particular, lifetime trusts, succession and tax planning for high-networth individuals.

“I look forward to using this experience to contribute towards the team’s success and the firm’s vision for the future.”

LIGHTHOUSE MONEY TALKS PAY OFF FOR ARTISTS, FUNDERS AND FREELANCERS

More than 40 mainly Dorset-based artists, funders and freelancers gathered at Lighthouse Poole in June for Money, Money, Money – How Do We Fund Work and Make a Living? a one-day special conference to discuss arts financing.

Hosted by Lighthouse and Arts Development Company, two morning discussion panels were followed by workshop sessions in the afternoon as working artists, freelance creatives and venue staff met with funders from local authorities and grant-making bodies to consider the financial climate and what can be done to do things better.

The day rolled into the launch of Lighthouse Academy, the venue’s new flagship programme for creative engagement encompassing its training and development opportunities for young people and artists, with a short script-in-hand sharing performance from Dorset Scriptwriters.

LIGHTHOUSE, POOLE www.lighthousepoole.co.uk