Dorset Business Focus March 2019

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elcome to the March edition of Dorset Business Focus, now in its 3rd edition and proving to be a huge success with the Dorset business community.

I’d like to say a big thank you from both Dorset Chamber and our publishing partners Pulford Publicity for the great support and feedback for the magazine since launching in January.

To mark Apprenticeship Week on 4th to 8th March, we want to celebrate the value apprenticeships bring to both individuals and businesses. Apprenticeships (and there’s no upper age limit on being an apprentice) offer individuals a fantastic opportunity to both work and earn a wage as well as learn and gain valuable qualifications.

For employers, they offer both an excellent recruitment and training solution. Investment in training by businesses is vital if we are to remain competitive in a global marketplace. Many businesses recognise apprenticeships as vital to the future success of their business.

However we still have the situation whereby some parents, carers and other influencers of young people view apprenticeships as a lower value option compared to the further or higher education routes. There can

be an assumption that the apprenticeship route is less academic and as such inferior. I have no doubt this view has a major impact on the choices made by many young people.

This is a dated and inaccurate view.

Apprenticeships now cover a huge range of occupations at all levels of qualification from an intermediate level (equivalent to GCSE’s) right up to level 6 or 7, incorporating a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. As the parent of a 16-year-old who will begin a digital marketing apprenticeship in September, I feel very proud that she is choosing a valuable path that will both introduce her to the world of work and enable her to continue learning and gain valuable marketing qualifications and experience in a great business.

Of course, further and higher education also offer great opportunities and career routes for young people – and as I mention, higher level apprenticeships will involve higher education. However we need to continue to focus on educating and informing parents and carers that apprenticeships also offer provide tremendous opportunities to young people of all levels and every option deserves careful consideration when choices are being made.

Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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09 Presidents Column 12 Apprenticeships: Good For Business 08 Views On Apprenticeships Change 22 Winners Crowned At Epremier League Play-Off 24 Electric Or Hybrid Vehicles – The Future Choice For Company Car Drivers?

27 Affiliated Town Chambers 27 Member To Member Chamber Offers 28 Westover Group Launches £15 Million Jaguar Land Rover Dual ARCH Facility In Christchurch 30 New Members

34 Make Some Noise With Global 36 Dorchester Chamber Joins The Plastic-Free Campaign 37 BPC Spotlight On Using Apprenticeships For Your Business 38 What DoesGrowth Mean To You? 40 Dorset Gateway

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published a list of twenty critical questions that remain unanswered for business in the unwelcome event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on March 29.

47 Arts University Bournemouth’s Creative Events Management Degree Course Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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Businesses ‘Hung Out To Dry’ Without Answers In Event Of Unwanted ‘No Deal’ The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published a list of twenty critical questions that remain unanswered for business in the unwelcome event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on March 29.

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ith less than 30 days to go until the UK is scheduled to leave the EU, the publication highlights the many key issues that are still unclear for businesses in a ‘no deal’ scenario on March 29 – from what trade agreements will be in place with countries around the globe, to whether and how firms can move skilled staff between the UK and EU, and which regulations they will need to follow.

Many of the unanswered questions reflect fundamental aspects of how companies operate. For instance, the terms of trade agreements can affect pricing decisions, margins, even choice of business location and the geography of supply chains.

The absence of clarity and precision has already stifled investment and growth, and is resulting in unnecessary costs, inability to plan and, increasingly, loss of business as customers look elsewhere.

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Business has been clear that it does not want a messy and disorderly exit from the EU on March 29.

While firms understand that negotiations are still ongoing, they are hugely concerned that the UK is not prepared for all eventualities – and that the sluggish and patchy nature of government planning for ‘no deal’ would become all too apparent in the economy if it is allowed to happen by default.

The leading business group - which represents 75,000 firms of all sizes and sectors across the UK employing nearly six million people - is demanding answers to these twenty questions. While government agencies urge business communities to prepare for all scenarios, BCC says they are failing to give firms the tools and information needed to do so.

As a result, businesses risk being left hung out to dry.

Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In less than 50 days, UK firms could face the biggest change to their terms of trade in over a /company/dorset-chamber/

generation, without the information and clarity they need to navigate their forward course.

“There is a very real risk that a lack of clear, actionable information from government will leave firms, their people and their communities hung out to dry.

“Even those companies trying their hardest to get ready are still in the dark on important matters from contracts through to customs. Many others, who took the decision to wait for the political process to conclude before acting, would face sudden and costly adjustments if a deal is not reached.

“It is little wonder that many firms have been holding back on investment, stockpiling, and even opening offices and moving operations and jobs elsewhere.

The imperative remains to avoid a messy and disorderly exit on March 29th, but businesses need answers they can base decisions on, no matter the outcome. The lack of clear, precise answers is now causing real damage to many businesses, and to the wider economy.”

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BCC comments on GDP and trade figures Commenting on the latest UK GDP and trade statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

Business has been clear that it does not want a messy and disorderly exit from the EU on March 29 While firms understand that negotiations are still ongoing, they are hugely concerned that the UK is not prepared for all eventualities

BCC comments on no deal customs announcement Commenting on the announcement by HMRC on Transitional Simplified Procedures for customs in the case of no deal, Ronan Quigley, Executive Director responsible for Trade at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The priority of business communities across the UK is to avoid a messy and disorderly Brexit on March 29th. In the unwelcome scenario of no deal, we have been fighting long and hard to avoid prolonged checks at the border and gridlock on our motorways. In the case of no deal, it is reassuring that HMRC are introducing these Transitional Simplified Procedures, which will make importing easier by simplifying the declarations at the border and postponing the payment of import duties that would otherwise be due.

“These letters to business are important communications and government must do everything it can to let firms know what they’ll need in terms of new documentation to trade with the EU. Many businesses are still in the dark about the benefits of gaining an EORI number in order to maintain continuity of trade if there is no deal – these letters help to highlight their importance and the need for traders to take action.” more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

“The latest data indicates that the UK economy suffered a significant loss of momentum in the final quarter of 2018, with Brexit uncertainty, a slowing global economy and the persistent financial squeeze on consumers and businesses increasingly having a suffocating effect on economic activity.

“The slowdown in the fourth quarter largely reflected weaker outturns from manufacturing and construction. In contrast, the services sector was the main driver of growth. The continued decline in business investment is a blackspot for the economy as it undermines the UK’s ability to raise productivity and increase our longterm growth prospects. The widening in the UK’s trade deficit is further evidence that slowing global growth and continued uncertainty over Brexit are making trading conditions for UK exporters more challenging.

“It is increasingly likely that the slowdown at the end of 2018 will persist as continued Brexit uncertainty and the raised possibility of a no-deal exit from the EU weigh heavily on UK’s growth prospects. Firms are increasingly reporting having to divert staff, money and investment to protect against chaos of a no-deal Brexit.

“It’s vital that government avoids a messy and disorderly Brexit on 29th March as it would be a significant negative shock to the UK economy, damaging communities across the country. These figures underline the importance of ministers standing ready to lift confidence and boost investment intentions.”

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Dorset Local Industrial Strategy – Call For Evidence

Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the business - led private and public sector partnership that aims to promote local economic growth and prosperity across the region – is calling for new evidence to inform the development of a Local Industrial Strategy for Dorset. A strategy to drive Dorset’s productivity and prosperity.

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he Call for Evidence is open to submissions from all local economic development stakeholders in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Evidence can include data sets, research papers, surveys or strategies that show the importance, innovation and future growth of particular sectors that are likely to bring new technological, skills breakthroughs or become a focus of future growth for the county.

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Dorset LEP is also looking for relevant information on any of the Government’s Grand Challenges – Artificial Intelligence and data, ageing, future mobility and clean growth that highlight Dorset’s competitive advantage or could get a competitive advantage by 2030.

Evidence, along with attachments, should be submitted via email to mhanulova@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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evidence is 14 February 2019.

Dorset’s Local Industrial Strategy will help to inform local choices, prioritise local action and, where appropriate, help to inform decisions at a national level. It will guide local investment and devolved funding which is granted to Local Enterprise Partnerships by central government and other national schemes.

It is a direct response to the Government’s UK Industrial Strategy which aims to boost productivity by backing businesses to create jobs and increase the earning power of people throughout the UK with investment in skills, industries and infrastructure.

Jim Stewart, Chair of Dorset LEP comments: “Dorset’s economy is resilient, growing, and has the potential to deliver greater prosperity for our county and beyond for generations to come.

“Our Local Industrial Strategy will set forth how Dorset is able to

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utilise its strengths to maximise its contribution to UK productivity, identifying long-term priorities to improve skills, increase innovation and enhance infrastructure and business growth.

“I encourage companies with an interest in the local economy to respond to this call and help Dorset LEP gain a more in-depth understanding on our competitive advantage or what this could be by 2030.”

Dorset LEP will also be hosting a number of workshops to explain findings to date and to seek further input. Details of these will be announced in due course.

Please note that we have a huge amount of evidence and we are seeking new evidence. Information we can’t access through other sources or related to a particular business or sectors. Please review the national industrial strategy for more scope. @DorsetChamber

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / PRESIDENTS COLUMN

The President’s Column

by Liz Willingham

Waking up early this morning for the school bus run to the news on my alarm clock radio I was pleased to hear the British Chamber of Commerce in the headlines.

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he BCC is challenging the government as we edge closer to the Brexit deadline, claiming businesses are in danger of being “hung out to dry” with many key questions remaining unresolved.

Issues such as tariffs still lack clarity. And they have made it clear that the continued uncertainty is causing real damage. We know stockpiling is happening as the fear of the unknown continues. It is a worrying time for many in business, but as a member of Dorset Chamber of Commerce I am reassured to hear the BCC raise its voice to be lead story this morning. We should take comfort that we are being represented assertively and we can only hope that the government is listening.

In my own business, Liz Lean PR we have the privilege to work with such a variety of organisations, across all sectors with a mix of internationally, nationally and regionally focused market places. We are hearing entrepreneurs embracing change and ready to hit any challenges head on – they know it is not in our control and we just have to get on with it being as agile and versatile as we possibly can. An open mind and positivity is all we can bring to the party right now, however tough that might seem!

It’s fantastic to see the mornings and evenings getting lighter again and the prospect of the spring is in sight. Whether we are yet to see more snow or not, it feels like the depths of winter is behind us, and those nightmare ‘Blue Monday’ days are done and dusted for another year! I’m really not sure these labelled days really help us to be honest; if you didn’t feel ‘blue’ already, once the media hype blasts about it all day long you are sure to think you should be!

But SAD syndrome and other mentally challenging conditions are really affecting productivity in the workplace. It is said that over 10 million people are affected by seasonal changes, with the UK being one of the highest to experience the condition due to our variation in weather and daylight hours across the year.

Employers can take inexpensive small steps to help their teams navigate those days where they seem to come to and from work in darkness during the winter months. They may be feeling lethargic, have lower concentration levels and may even experience weight gain as a result. Increasing exposure to light is a key factor and simply moving the workspace around to accommodate natural light for employees is a good start. With our offices being based in Sandbanks we are highly exposed to the weather, and whilst we are often blown in the door by gale force winds I always make a point on a bright day – whatever time of the year – to remind my team to “go out and get some sunshine”.

For their wellbeing, for their happiness, energy levels, and creativity it is so important. Without doubt some fresh air and exposure to the natural environment does you the world of good and our businesses can only benefit as a result.

Listening and encouraging open communication with our valued people is key, of course when they feel comfortable to discuss what challenges them.

Flexible working hours or access to fresh healthy food may be options that will help individuals see winter as less of a hurdle and experience a literal spring in their step as we head out of the darker days.

The team at Dorset Chamber has been great in accommodating my (what many might consider crazy) ideas for events and areas of support. I’m keen to see us provide alternative networking activities, offering opportunities for members and non members to meet and chat whilst doing the things that they love, be that yoga (this month!) or cycling or running. Business people are doing things

differently now – thank goodness – and we want to ensure the chamber is representative of that. If you have any ideas for creative ways to network, I’d love to hear them.

I hope you are enjoying this new publication which the Chamber team are working hard every month to produce. It is exciting to see so many of our members featured and gritty issues addressed between its covers. The feedback has been amazing and it’s well deserved.

Until the next time, have a productive month ahead... and when it comes, go get out in the sunshine!

Liz

I always make a point on a bright day – whatever time of the year – to remind my team to “go out and get some sunshine”

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National Apprenticeship Week 4-8 March 2019

Dorset Chamber supported the 12th National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March 2019) alongside our Young Chamber programme.

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his year our focus was on promoting apprenticeships as a very rewarding and worthwhile career path, as well as a viable alternative to attending University. In fact, there are now many degree level apprenticeships that enable you to study at University whilst earning and gathering valuable work experience.

We know that there is a skills shortage in Dorset across many sectors. This means there are fantastic opportunities for young people to make their mark with some brilliant companies across a variety of sectors and apprenticeship job roles in Dorset.

We urge students and their parents / guardians to approach apprenticeships with an open mind, as there have been changes to the wide range of subjects and levels that can be studied for.

This is because the Government introduced the Apprenticeship Levy in 2017, encouraging companies to create apprenticeships in all areas of the workforce.

The result is the number of subjects and levels - right up to the equivalent of a Masters Degree, can be studied for, whilst gaining valuable skills and experience in the workplace, and without the cost of University course fees. As a parent myself, my 16-year-old daughter will begin a Digital Marketing Apprenticeship later this year. This will offer her a tremendous opportunity to both earn and gain valuable experience and skills and I am totally supportive of this as a parent.

As well as traditional trades and skills, especially in engineering where only half of the 168,000 opportunities are currently being taken up in the UK each year and where companies will invest in training up to degree level, apprenticeship courses are now available in areas such as Digital Marketing, Project Management, Business Administration, Software Development, Accountancy, Information Technology, and Team Leading & Management to support key functions in business.

But don’t take our word for it. We have invited winner of the Apprenticeship Ambassador of the Year Award sponsored by Superior Seals at the 2018 Dorset Business Awards to write a series of articles talking about her experience of apprenticeships which will be published on our web site. In the first of these articles, Tilly explains why she chose an Apprenticeship at JP Morgan over University.

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Why I Chose An Apprenticeship

by Tilly Cutler, winner of Apprenticeship Ambassador of the Year Award, sponsored by Superior Seals at the Dorset Business Awards 2018

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f you had told me in the summer of 2016 that in two years’ time I would be working for one of the largest investment banks in the world, I wouldn’t have believed you.

Why is that? I was dead set on going to university because, unfortunately, it was the only opportunity my school informed me about.

My personal statement had been written and all UCAS applications submitted – I was ready to go!

However, I was still a little unsure if I had really considered all my options for further education. I still wanted to learn, but liked the thought of getting into a field of work that interested me. When I started looking into the apprenticeship route there were a variety of options suddenly available that university didn’t offer.

I embarked on a mission to explore beyond the information provided by my sixth form and to gain a greater understanding of the unknown concept of an apprenticeship.

The two words that caught my eye were earn and learn – I wouldn’t be working in the local supermarket at weekends and spending 9 hours a day in a lecture hall; I would be experiencing a full-time role and studying for an industry-recognised qualification while still being able to enjoy my free time.

During my research I came to realise that, for me, university simply couldn’t match the opportunities that were available through an apprenticeship.

I now work in a fascinating business, communicating with individuals across the globe on a daily basis. At J.P. Morgan I’m considered a valued employee, with no less importance than someone with a lot more experience.

Choosing to pursue an apprenticeship over university also means that I have no

student debt – I am paid a competitive annual salary as an apprentice, which will only increase going forward as I progress through the company. The apprenticeship programme guarantees us a role in the bank after we have successfully completed the 18 month training period, subject to performance. There are also apprenticeship providers, including J.P. Morgan, that now offer employees the opportunity to work towards a degree qualification at the same time as learning on the job – some may say this is the best of both worlds!

Being an apprentice has allowed me to grow as an individual and picture where I want my career to be in 10 years’ time. I feel lucky to not only gain qualifications while working, but also develop transferable skills that I may not have had exposure to at university.

Being an apprentice has allowed me to grow as an individual and picture where I want my career to be in 10 years’ time

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There is still an out-of-date stigma surrounding apprenticeships, however, in 2019 there are so many opportunities that apprenticeships allow young people to get into interesting and diverse businesses and fields.

My top tip: get informed, then get ahead!

I am in an incredibly strong position that I may not have grown into if I had gone to university.

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Young Apprenticeship Ambassador Network Dorset & Solent During National Apprenticeship Week 2019 Dorset and Solent YAAN focused on school students, asking them to put forward their questions about apprenticeships.

Questions will be answered online during two apprenticeship focused Skills Match events organised by Young Enterprise Dorset, sponsored by JP Morgan and supported by Dorset Chamber’s Young Chamber, Dorset Careers & Enterprise Company and East Dorset and Christchurch Council.

The Skills Match events take place on March 25 (hosted

by Signature TECHNICAir at Bournemouth Airport) and April 2 (hosted by Blandford School), with students from 25 schools attending and the opportunity for parents / guardians to come to the later sessions.

More information contact Hannah Cook at Young Enterprise hannah. cook@y-e.org.uk or register to attend via Eventbrite.

Bournemouth and Poole College (www.thecollege.co.uk) held its Apprenticeship Information Session across its two sites on March 5 giving students the opportunity to explore the campuses, meet students and tutors, and take a tour of refurbished facilities at the Poole site.

Weymouth College (www. weymouth.ac.uk ) ran a series of successful events including: school visits from its Apprenticeship Bus; a pop-up event at Weymouth College Fleet Reception for students to talk to staff and current apprentices; an Open Event for members of the public, students and parents; a Business Breakfast with Dorchester Chamber for local business owners; and a celebration of all things apprenticeship at the College’s Apprentice of the Year Awards 2019.

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Apprenticeships: Good For Business We speak to Paul Tansey, Managing Director of Poolebased Intergage and last year’s Dorset Chamber President about apprenticeships.

As President Paul campaigned for business and education to come together to promote the benefits of apprenticeships to young people. Paul led Dorset Chamber’s initiative to work with the Careers and Enterprise Company to deliver the Careers and Apprenticeships Show at the BIC in 2018 – Dorset’s largest ever careers show.

Why are you so passionate about apprenticeships?

Intergage was an early adopter of the apprenticeship scheme and we have started the careers of many young people through the scheme. More than 5 software developers, several in customer care and digital marketing and one of our early apprentices of 5 years ago was recently employing her own apprentice. We’ve seen the value apprenticeships can bring and it’s a truly beautiful thing to see a young person with the right personal attributes mature into an effective member of the team. It’s one of the most rewarding aspects of running a business.

What impact do you think the Apprenticeship Levy has had on Dorset businesses?

For small businesses it’s had no effect at all. As such, most Dorset businesses are unaffected. It’s only an issue for those larger employers (£3m+ annual payroll) for whom it feels like an additional tax burden they could do without.

Do you think employers beyond traditional ‘apprenticeships industries’, such as engineering and construction, are now fully on-board with apprenticeships and the levy?

There is still work to do in promoting apprenticeships to business owners but I’ve seen the local colleges doing great work in this area – Matthew Butcher at Poole College has been a hero for apprenticeships in Dorset.

Where do you think Dorset’s current skills gaps are and what do you think we can do about them?

Skill gaps are everywhere. Almost every growing business sees recruitment as its number one challenge. We are at full employment; with fewer Europeans seeking to live and work here we will soon be marketing the UK as a great place to live and work both to Europeans and nonEuropeans to bring skilled workers here.

You spent a great deal of your time as president speaking directly to young people about their futures, are they are getting a full picture of what career opportunities are available?

It’s improving but it needs more Dorset businesses to work hard to promote the opportunities for employment right here in our county. As awareness of apprenticeships grows, bright young people realise they have a choice to earn while they learn and we businesses ought to see an opportunity to retain more of our talent.

Schools also need to engage better with their business. A few schools do that well – including Poole High School, Lytchett Minster School, Parkstone and Poole Grammar Schools, Bournemouth School for Girls and QE - but most – under pressure from OFSTED – seem very focused on the grades they have to produce and not focused enough on the life journey their young people are embarked on.

I appreciate that being under public pressure to achieve grades under ever-tighter budgets keeps schools very stressed and very busy. This said, the role of education must be to ready young people for the next stage of their lives and interacting with businesses to understand what this looks like is a huge yet, under-promoted part of that journey.

Government should also be investing in educating parents to ensure that the apprenticeship message is better understood. Parents will ultimately be the biggest influence on most young people and it’s key that parents better understand the opportunities their young people have.

There was a huge push from businesses last year from the Careers and Apprenticeships, Young Chamber, Dorset Chamber, how can we continue this momentum?

Dorset Chamber members should unite behind the Young Chamber cause. Joan Senior is doing great work to promote engagement between Dorset businesses and schools and to realise Ian Girling’s vision. It’s in all our best interests to do our bit for the community, our young people and our own businesses.

Businesses must see themselves as training and education providers too and as such, they are entitled to engage with our young people.

Schools need to see business as a natural partner and engage more. Dorset Chamber has provided a platform for this engagement but I’d like to see more schools doing what Lytchett Minster’s Head did last year - coming to speak with business at business events and holding events at the school in partnership with Dorset Chamber and the CEC. Businesses can support the next generation through Dorset Chamber’s Young Chamber programme. Contact Joan Senior on 01202 714817 for more information.

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Superior Seals are recruiting apprentices With its own in-house training Academy and engineering workshop, Superior can support you during your entire apprenticeship.

The company has been recognised for having one of the best apprenticeship programmes in the UK by the National Apprenticeship Service and was awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award in 2018 for its investment in apprenticeships, training and development of its employees.

Our apprenticeship is for someone who is keen on learning how a major manufacturing business operates. Superior offer’s opportunities in: Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Logistics, Quality and Sales.

ABOUT SUPERIOR: Superior is a leading UK manufacturer of high integrity o-rings, seals and special mouldings.

ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP: Our apprenticeship programme offers you the chance to achieve a degree in Engineering Manufacturing Management. We will ensure that you have an understanding of the entire business and get to see the full picture, and we will also train and develop you professionally and personally, whilst paying you a salary.

Your first year at Superior will be spent full time in our training Academy with our dedicated training manager to support you.

One day a week will be spent at Bournemouth and Poole College, our chosen training provider. This will ensure you experience an engineering business from the ground upwards. Once you have completed your first year in our Academy, you will complete monthly rotations in each area of the business.

The apprenticeship role at Superior, includes: • Full Health and Safety training • Manual machining training • Finishing skills training • Analytical Methods for Manufacturing • Manufacturing Processes • Business and Project Management • Team leading and leadership development Our Engineering Apprenticeship is accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers IMechE THE CRITERIA: • Applicants will need to have (or be predicted) a minimum of 3 A-Levels or equivalent (Grade C or above, preferably in Maths and Science)

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Did you choose an apprenticeship when leaving school? Ask yourself, how did you hear about apprenticeships?

There are so many students unaware of apprenticeships or they have the wrong perception of what they’re all about. The reality is, an apprenticeship can lay the foundation for building a really successful career.

In November 2017, National Apprenticeship Service launched a new Young Apprentice Ambassador Network (YAAN), comprising a group of current and former apprentices who are really passionate about promoting apprenticeships. The idea is to get real life apprentices in front of students, parents, teachers and employers, who they can really relate too, to share their positive stories and experiences; which are so powerful and inspiring.

In recent years apprenticeships have become very popular, and with the introduction of degree level apprenticeships, it’s a very attractive offer for any young person considering their options. However, there is still somewhat of a stigma attached, which makes promoting them as an excellent career option even more important.

Local schools across the country are calling out for apprentice ambassadors to speak to their students. Raising awareness about apprenticeships and what they involve at the earliest opportunity, helps students have the chance to really consider it as an option. The question is, can you inspire the next generation of young people?

If you are interested in being a young apprentice ambassador, you can apply online https://amazingapprenticeships.com/yaan/apply or if you have any questions, please ask Ben Clarke of Superior and Chair for the South East Young Apprentice Ambassador Network bclarke@Superiorltd.com Twitter @SouthEastYAAN /dorsetchamber

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Views On Apprenticeships Change Apprenticeships are a vital part of the skills strategy and we are seeing the traditional, “trades-only” view beginning to change. Why? Because the traditional academic pathways are not the answer for all students, even those who are hitting those top-end GCSE grades. For many, Apprenticeships represent the best route for the individual to build their future career.

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ationally, the year-on-year figures show that Apprenticeships starts have recovered a little after a period of decline. However despite this growth, numbers of 16-18 year olds are still falling. Here at The College we have seen stronger growth than nationally in 2018-9. So far, so good. However, dig a little deeper and other trends begin to emerge. For example, nationally the number of 16-18s starting Apprenticeships are down by 2%. However, at Bournemouth & Poole College are up by 14%.

Now here’s the rub; it may surprise you to know that the vast bulk of national growth can be attributed to adults and higher level. Apprenticeships for those aged 25+ are up by 43%, and those completing a Level 4 or above are up by a staggering 99%. If we adjust for the impact of the level 4+ Apprenticeships, then the national performance is actually only up by +6%. Ours remains unchanged at +16%. While developing your workforce through Apprenticeships is obviously a great idea, we know that Dorset has an ageing workforce. Therefore, we must not lose sight of the need to train and develop the next generation, which Apprenticeships are perfect for. more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

This is especially key in sectors such as care, hair and beauty, and hospitality; which are all forecast for growth. Collectively, we need to be developing the talent pipeline to ensure that we, the business community, are ready to capitalise on these opportunities.

Our Apprenticeship work brings us into contact with our local school network. We devote a lot of time to communicating opportunities with them; promoting the rich opportunities that our local businesses offer. We regularly attend careers events, information sessions, and assemblies all with the aim of raising awareness and promoting aspiration. Another reason for our Apprenticeship success is the emphasis and resource we dedicate

to Employability Skills. As we know, employability is not just being able to write a CV, fill in an application form and negotiate an interview – vital though those things are – we are talking about a set of skills, behaviours and personal attributes that enable us to be successful not just in employment but in life.

So, we promote things like proactivity, adaptability, leadership, creativity, resilience, communication and problem solving. These things matter and are an essential part of what it means to be employable; they enable all of us to negotiate an ever-changing landscape. Moreover, we want to provide our employers with the quality of candidate they are looking for, while we meet our obligations to the applicants making sure we don’t set them up to fail.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / PENSIONS

It Pays To Be Proactive On The Increase Of Automatic Enrolment Contributions Employers are being urged to take steps now to be ready for the increase due to come into force in April.

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rom April 6 the amount needing to be paid into a workplace pension will increase to an overall minimum of eight per cent.

Carmel LewisLapthorn, Dorset Chamber head of finance and administration, said: “The increase in monthly auto-enrolment may result in a decrease in take home pay for some workers if they do not receive an annual pay rise.

“Without this increase in contributions, retirement would be unaffordable for many.

“Putting procedures in place at an early stage will help ease the administrative burden and make for a smoother changeover.

“It will avoid any last minute rushes, and also ensure than the extra cost to the business of increased contributions is factored into staffing budgets sooner rather than later.

“Employers should be checking with their payroll provider and pension provider to ensure plans are in place well in advance of the April deadline.”

She added: “It pays to be proactive when it comes to pensions and financial matters.

“It should be noted that staff can opt out of the scheme by contacting your pension provider.”

Under the Pensions Act 2008, employers must enrol staff in a workplace pension scheme and contribute towards it.

It is the employer’s responsibility to implement any phased increases,

such as the one coming into force on April 6.

Currently, the employer minimum contribution is two per cent and the employee contribution is three per cent – making a total of five per cent.

From April of this year, the employer minimum contribution will be three per cent.

If an employer pays the minimum, the employee will make up the five per cent difference to eight per cent.

Employers are able, if they chose, to pay more than their minimum three per cent so their employees won’t need to pay as much.

The increases do not apply to any businesses using a defined benefits scheme or if a business is already meeting the eight per cent minimum.

Tax relief and rules for different types of schemes may make a difference so businesses are urged to make the necessary checks.

Employers should be checking with their payroll provider and pension provider to ensure plans are in place well in advance of the April deadline

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Winners Crowned At ePremier League Play-Off Following the completion of the club play-off event at Vitality Stadium, AFC Bournemouth will have two official club representatives at the upcoming FIFA 19 ePremier League final event.

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ualified players from both the PS4 and Xbox platforms headed to the Media Suite at Vitality Stadium for the special ePremier League club play-off on Wednesday evening.

Cherries first team duo Callum Wilson and Junior Stanislas kicked off the event with a one-off friendly fixture, before the competitive gaming began.

Throughout the evening a knockout-style competition pitted players from both consoles against one another, with two eventual winners crowned following dramatic finals.

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March 28 to compete in the ePremier League final, which will be televised live on Sky Sports.

“I’m really looking forward to the finals,” Craig said. “I wasn’t really that nervous during games, just focussed on my team and playing my own game.”

Marc added: “I flew down from Glasgow today and I’m absolutely buzzing to have won the play-off. I felt like I played quite well during the games and I’m really happy to have qualified for the finals.”

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The Beaulieu Estate Appoints Saffery Champness Saffery Champness LLP has been appointed as accountants to the Beaulieu Estate, a prestigious Hampshire-based family attraction.

Electric Or Hybrid Vehicles – The Future Choice For Company Car Drivers?

Alternative Route Leasing are finding this question being asked more so now than ever before, and for a very good reason.

As we move closer to the end of the tax year, it’s a reminder that anyone who enjoys the benefits of running a company car, will shortly receive a brown envelope with a letter advising of their new tax code for the coming tax year. For the company car driver, your car, will more than likely cost you more than last year.

The company car has always been perceived as a real benefit, and in many circumstances it still is. However, now is the time to choose wisely. Benefit in kind tax rates are increasing in future tax years at greater levels than many company car drivers realise.

Many new cars are acquired via lease, with the intention to remain in that vehicle for three to four years. With projected tax increases, it is highly likely the tax you pay in year three or four, will be significantly more per month than when you took delivery of the car.

Neil Carlton, Director of Alternative Route Leasing, said “My business partner Andrew Garaway and I have been suggesting for many years now, that company car drivers should seek as much advice as possible before choosing the car they will be running, and not fall into the classic ‘let your heart rule your head’ as this could prove very costly in the future”.

There are plenty of low emission vehicles available now. Within the next few years the choice will increase significantly. As things stand with planned tax legislation, the benefit in kind charge for pure electric vehicles is reducing significantly from the 2020/2021 tax year. One of Neil’s clients was advised that her monthly tax cost, for the car she has chosen for the 2019/2020 tax year, will be £187.33 per month. Assuming the current rulings don’t change, for the 2020/2021 tax year, her tax cost will reduce to just £23.41 per month. Many company car drivers are now taking this on board; and using these savings as an effective way of securing a pay rise in 15 months time.

Now of course a pure electric vehicle won’t suit some people due to the limited driving range, but there are Hybrid options which will travel further. Mainstream manufacturers are now coming to the market with electric vehicles that will cover 250 miles plus on a single charge. These cars will soon be at a price point similar to current petrol/diesel equivalent models.

There is huge change coming over the next few years in respect of the choice of hybrid and electric cars. It’s imperative that company car drivers think very carefully before choosing their next car. The tax costs are increasing significantly, certainly in the medium term. The Directors of Poole-based Alternative Route Leasing suggest proper advice is sought and all options considered before entering into any form of long-term vehicle lease. However, there are car choices available to mitigate these tax increases.

So, are Electric or Hybrid cars the future choice for company car drivers? For many it will. Neil says, “One thing is for sure, whether you are a company car driver, fleet manager or owner of a local business, that offers cars to employees as part of their remuneration package; the choice you make now could potentially save your valuable staff money in the future. Maybe it could be seen as giving a pay rise without actually giving a pay rise.”

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Saffery Champness’ audit senior manager Nigel Ballard explained, “We are delighted to have been appointed to provide pro-active accountancy and taxation advice to Beaulieu Enterprises Ltd – the Estate’s commercial organisation, as well as the National Motor Museum Trust and Countryside Education Trust charities. Beaulieu is such a distinctive and prominent family visitor attraction and we’re extremely proud to be working with them. Steeped in history, it is one of the leading visitor attractions in the UK and well renowned with both locals and tourists, boasting a world-famous collection of vehicles.

Nigel continued, “Saffery Champness enjoys a wealth of experience in the notfor-profit and landed estate sector and is looking forward to supporting them in the compliance, audit and taxation side of their businesses. By providing a bespoke service we will be helping them to achieve their ambitious objectives and aims.”

Beaulieu Organisations are a collection of independent legal entities that all sit within

the Beaulieu Estate, which spans over 7,000 acres, located in the heart of the New Forest National Park. Beaulieu has been owned by the Montagu Family for over four centuries, and has a rich history dating back over 800 years. The Group of organisations are split into three separate entities, those being a limited company and two charities.

BOFA Launches New Purepod For Chiropodists A new dust extraction system has been developed by BOFA International to protect chiropodists from potentially harmful emissions that can cause long-term health problems.

The PurePOD is designed to remove harmful airborne dust generated in clinical working environments, notably during procedures such as reducing calluses, corns and filing and drilling nails. Research has shown that without local exhaust ventilation, dust can remain present in the air for up to 10 hours.

“The dust particles associated with these procedures are generally less than 5 microns in size, with around 70% of these smaller than 0.8 microns,” says John Horsey, technical manager at BOFA. “At these sizes, the dust is not visible to the human eye and the use of a face mask will not afford the desired protection, placing chiropodists and technicians at risk of inhaling the dust. Once these particles enter the nasal cavity, they can trigger conditions such as rhinitis, and if eyes are not protected, can cause conjunctivitis. Should they pass into the alveoli of the lungs, they can lead to long-term respiratory problems, particularly occupational asthma.”

BOFA’s compact PurePOD extraction unit uses a multi-layered two-stage filtration system comprising pre and high efficiency particle filters to capture airborne contaminants and return clean air back into the environment. It has foot pedal operation, low noise level and a mobile extraction arm that can be

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BOFA is a world leader in fume and dust extraction technology. The company has a Queen’s Award for Innovation and invests heavily in the development of local exhaust ventilation systems to help customers enhance productivity while maintaining workplace environments that are healthy and compliant. www.bofainternational.com

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Affiliated Town Chambers Bournemouth Ferndown Chamber of Commerce www.ferndownchamber.org.uk Chamber of Trade & Commerce www.bournemouthchamber.org.uk Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce have been busy during January with students at the Arts University Bournemouth completing their work on Social Media CSR videos, we have a new CSR networking event starting in February and re-launch of the Chamber Benevolent Fund.

Dorchester Chamber for Business

www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Dorchester Chamber For Business plays an active role helping to promote local business and enterprise, representing a wide range of businesses both large and small. Our priority is to help our members work together to boost trade. In addition, we are also working with community partners on our Retain & Retrain campaign to promote apprenticeships and similar initiatives to further enhance employability in Dorchester. It is this ethos, as well as community engagement, that sets the agenda for all of our activities – from networking breakfasts to learning lunches and employability initiatives.

Ferndown Chamber of Commerce works tirelessly to make Ferndown a great place to do business. We work with the Town Council and local organisations such as the Rotary Club to put on events in the town to bring the public and businesses closer together whilst promoting the town in a positive way.

Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce

www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk The Shaftesbury Chamber has around 100 members from its two business parks and independent High Street businesses. They hold monthly networking meetings and are very active in the development of the town’s economy. Unlike many other towns, Christmas lights and activities are entirely run and paid for by Chamber members

Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce

www.sherbornechamber.co.uk The Sherborne Chamber of Commerce exists to promote its members’ businesses and the wider business community. It has a membership in excess of 150. The Chamber is involved in just about every event that takes place in the town, supporting the Sherborne community, attracting media interest and creating a memorable experience for visitors to the town

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade

www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Swanage Information Centre won another award in the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards and now holds a Gold and Bronze Award for Visitor Information Service of the Year. Swanage Town Council has funded and refurbished the Information Centre and four of the twelve toilet blocks in the town. It is great to see in this current climate investment in facilities that give a better visitor experience for people visiting Swanage.

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce

www.wpchamber.co.uk After two years of Weymouth & Portland being led by the very competent Andrew Knowles from 1st March a new President has taken the helm in the form of Craig Oakes. For those that know Craig he is very keen to contiue Andrew's great work with Businesses in Weymouth & Portland and a Festival of Business over the year has already been announced to include enhanced training, skills and development for local business. Watch this space.

Member To Member Chamber Offers

The Passionate PA’s offer 10% off your first month’s invoice for PA services.

We have three Passionate PAs working across Dorset; Debbie, Jenni and Claire. Each provide freelance Personal Assistant services on a one-to-one basis, as well as to teams, helping to manage ‘to do’ lists, implement structure and process, drive efficiencies and most importantly, grow businesses.

Contact Kate Chastey today on 01202 802 863 more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Fab Frocks Dorset Chamber members VIP loyalty scheme.

You can sign up and enjoy 10% discount on every purchase as well as privileged points every time you shop with us.

Your points will be turned into a reward gift voucher for you to spend in store or online.

Discounted Venue Hire at The Kings Arms Hotel Book your meeting or event in either of our three event spaces and enjoy complimentary venue hire and a complimentary upgrade to two courses from our market menu or a full lunch buffet.

Corporate day rate £30.00 pp Collect your VIP membership card,at Fab Frocks at 17 Seamoor Road in Westbourne or call Steve on 01202 765352 or email steve@fabfrocks.co.uk

Contact us on 01202 588933 to find out more

50% off first 6 months off Keyfort IT Engineering & Cloud Computing Services PC & LAN Remote Support (4 Hours SLA) (3 year contract) 50% off first 6 months. ​ or every new customer F referral you will receive an additional 3 months at the 50% discounted rate.

Complimentary network assessment and diagram generation.

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Westover Group Launches £15 Million Jaguar Land Rover Dual ARCH Facility In Christchurch Westover Group, one of the south’s largest privately-owned motoring groups, has launched a brand new Jaguar Land Rover Dual ARCH showroom in Christchurch, with a total investment cost of £15 million.

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pen to customers from March 1 2019, the Westover Group built the new facility in place of the former Land Rover showroom at Bailey Drive, Christchurch.

The new ARCH facility will house more than 100 approved used cars as well as the complete line up of new vehicles in a light and spacious environment. Other facilities include: a complimentary barista bar, electric vehicle charging facility, relaxed customer seating areas with free WiFi, interactive colour and trim display, brand heritage and merchandise area, and dedicated areas for vehicle handover as well as improved easy access parking.

Andy Grant, brand director for Westover Jaguar Land Rover, said:

“When our Jaguar Land Rover customers enter this new facility, they can expect a luxurious experience which is second to none. We have made every effort to ensure the customer journey is as smooth as possible, with beautifully designed lighting and generous viewing areas.

“We have also welcomed a number of new parking assistants, additional centre hosts and additional service and sales advisors to the Westover team.”

Paul Dillon, managing director for Westover Group, commented: “The opening of the brand new Jaguar Land Rover DUAL Arch facility is a momentous one for the Westover Group. We are continually working round the clock to find ways of improving and reinvesting

into the company to ensure that our customers are always at the forefront of everything we do.

“We’d like to express our sincerest thanks to the Knights Brown construction team who worked

tirelessly to get the facility completed on time. We really do feel that we will bring customers a retail experience like no other.”

Kevin Valentine, divisional director for Knights Brown, said: “It has been a pleasure working with Westover throughout this project and the earlier After Care Facility. We have all been dedicated to delivering the DUAL Arch facility on time and to a notably high quality standard.”

Established in 1923, the Westover Group operates from 28 locations across Dorset and Wiltshire and represents 15 vehicle manufacturers – Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Dacia, Fiat, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lotus, Nissan, Renault, Skoda and Toyota.

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / NEW MEMBERS

Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry welcomes

OUR NEW MEMBERS

Chillblast

Unit 28 Upton Industrial Estate, Factory Road, Poole, BH16 5SL Contact 01202 068333 www.chillblast.com Based in Poole, Chillblast is the UK's most awarded computer manufacturer and has won 24 "best PC brands" in the UK press.

It consistently outperforms the competition in performance, service and reliability and manufactures the industry's finest PCs, servers, workstations and laptops for consumer and business customers.

Action Coach

Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8RX Contact 07590 673704 www.Actioncoach.co.uk/SimonRigby I guide business owners to greater success and achieving their goals with a simple, no nonsense, systemised approach to business development that has been proven to work in 1000s of businesses throughout the world.

Contact me to find out more

Alternative Route Vehicle Leasing

Match Marketing Services Ltd

34 Discovery Court Business, Wallisdown Road, Poole, BH12 5AG Contact 01202 821354 www.vehicleleasingdorset.co.uk We are able offer our expertise and advice in respect of your companies vehicle procurement requirements and supply any passenger car or commercial vehicle at heavily discounted rates from our network of suppliers quickly, efficiently and at the best prices.

27b Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9JR 01202 054241/07739 323753 www.matchmarketingservices.co.uk A new style of marketing agency that matches your marketing needs and budget to our marketing services and people. Combining the capabilities of a fully integrated agency with the flexibility of freelance marketers, we design the most cost-effective, deliverable and measurable marketing activity for your business.

Gradient (Europe) Ltd

Mata Construction

Carlton Academy

Studio Shotz Photography

5 St Margarets Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JD Contact 01202 432234 www.studioshotz.co.uk Studio Shotz is an independent photography business operating from our boutique studio in Christchurch.

We undertake all aspects of photography from commercial & business photography, business head shots right through to family portraiture.

Abchurch Chambers, 24st Peters Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2LN Contact 01202 028014 www.carlton.academy Welcome to Carlton Academy. We are a counselling, coaching and training service. We offer affordable counselling and coaching in addition to providing training in these areas.

We also deliver bespoke courses and workshops for businesses and voluntary groups. Please visit our website for details.

13 Copsewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH8 9NG Contact 07595 264368 www.gradient.uk.com Do you know.. Where to Compete?

How to Win? Are you Organised for Success?

Either as a consultant, hands-on support or trainer for your business, David Cottrell can help your business grow and develop.

Industrial Abrasives Ltd C R Instruments ltd

Unit 3 Sea Vixen Industrial Estate, Wilverly Road, Christchurch, BH23 3RU Contact 01202 989822 www.crinstruments.co.uk CR Instruments has been manufacturing laboratory instruments and control systems for over 15 years, originally trading as Q C Technology.

CR Instruments is currently updating, re-designing its original instruments and introducing new products to the market.

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PO Box 9293, Christchurch, BH23 9LN Contact 01202 303362 www.indab.com Industrial Abrasives Ltd - A specialist supplier of industrial diamond & CBN materials and superabrasives specifically for the diamond tooling industry. Working primarily with diamond tool manufacturers around the world that are producing high tolerance tools, wear-parts and surface finishing equipment for advanced applications using superhard materials.

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Creative Coup The Echo, 18 Albert Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1BZ Contact 02085 793737 www.creativecoup.co.uk Creative Coup is a branding and design agency, creating showstopping moments for our clients and their customers. Specialising in the FMCG market, we deliver print and digital design support to brands that want to stay relevant in a fastchanging digital world.

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1 Princess Court, Princess Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JG Contact 01202 403133 www.mata-construction.co.uk We are a family run civil engineering and building contractor based in Ferndown, Dorset, undertaking contracts throughout the South of England. We believe in doing the right thing, providing a quality service and ensuring that our customers’ needs are at the forefront of everything we do.

Established in 1949, our mission is to deliver first class business services and support to our members to help them to grow and prosper. The DCCI is accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce and provides a unique network with a local and nationally recognised voice.

Get superior business support and engagement so you can grow, prosper and connect with a unique network of businesses.

To become a member visit:

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Dorset Clean Growth Innovation To Be Presented At Futurebuild 2019 Many of Dorset Business readers will have heard about, or even attended, the prestigious Futurebuild conference in London. The conference is held annually at the London ExCel “to unite the leading product-innovators and decision-makers from across the build environment”.

In 2018, the conference attracted over 26,000 visitors, representing 74 countries.

Poole-based company (and new DCCI member) Daylight Energy have been invited by Greentech South (part of the Future South Partnership) to present their newest innovative energy saving solution within the Clean Growth Café at Futurebuild. Clean Growth UK have kindly offered these exclusive booth positions to environmentally-minded SME’s to promote their energy-saving or environmentally conscious solutions to issues in todays built environments.

Daylight Energy are excited to be presenting their ultrathin and highly flexible underfloor (or wall or ceiling) infrared heating solution. Redheat heats the objects in the room, rather than the air using healthy radiant heat. This method of heating is highly efficient, carbon neutral to produce and extremely energy efficient.

Redheat can be experienced at Futurebuild on the 6 and 7 March 2019 (day 2 & 3), as part of the Clean Growth Café. David Humphriss (MD) and Sarah Levett (Marketing Manager) are looking forward to showing off this unique heating solution. If you are not able to attend Futurebuild, Redheat is fitted throughout the Daylight Energy office in Nuffield Industrial Estate and we are more than happy to host visitors. Please get in touch with any queries – sarah. levett@daylightenergy.co.uk or 01202 800135.

Clean Growth UK is a national university-led business network that catalyses clean and green business innovation and growth. They help businesses get to the next level with access to university R&D expertise and facilities, business commercialisation advice and coaching, investor pitch preparation support and investor introductions.

Clean Growth UK is delivered across the UK through its three regional hubs: the University of Brighton’s Green Growth Platform, the University of Portsmouth in collaboration with Greentech South and Liverpool John Moores University.

Visit www.clean-growth.uk to find out more and join.

Excelsior Coaches Responds To High Demand By Increasing Capacity On Number Of Vehicles

Marina Exhibitor Sales Flying For The 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show!

Marina exhibitor sales for the 2019 Poole Harbour Boat Show (PHBS), which takes place from 7-9 June, are breaking previous event records and organisers are urging interested exhibitor companies to get in touch in order not to miss out on being a part of the popular boat show.

Poole Harbour Commissioner’s Marinas Manager Kerrie Gray advised, “Last year we had a record 115 boats in the water, this year we’ve seen a phenomenal response with the majority of our 2018 exhibitors renewing to come back!

Exhibitors will once again include Ribeye, Sealine, Beneteau Power and Sail and of course our in-association sponsor Sunseeker. We’ve also seen lots of new company enquiries and bookings and this means we have already sold over 75% of our available marina spaces. There’s also been a very positive number of enquiries for our quayside spaces - we put this down to the previous successes of the event, with 2018 proving to be particularly popular.”

Continuing, Kerrie enthused, “The PHBS is now in its 5th year. We welcomed over 32,000 visitors in 2018 and have been recognised as the fastest growing boat show in the UK. We’re also the biggest FREE to attend boat show on the South coast. Visitor numbers have increased year-on-year, and we’ve forged some extremely positive and strong partnerships” PHC Marketing Director, Tracy Payne said, “The 2019 event, which is being run in association with Sunseeker International, is gaining significant momentum and we are particularly pleased at the attention and support that the boat show is receiving. People from within the marine industry and many local businesses and organisations are keen to find out more and learn how they can get involved. 2019 promises lots of expansion and more focus on our event objectives of getting people ‘on the water’, particularly younger people. There will be many varied opportunities to get on the water throughout the boat show weekend, including workshops taking place on the Tall Ships and ‘Try a Boat’ sessions.”

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Bournemouth-based Excelsior Coaches has announced it is to convert some of its vehicles to provide more seating for customers.

The move is in response to increased demand for higher capacity coaches in the Dorset area and means some coaches will now have 57 seats, all still with a good standard of leg room.

“We have a good number of vehicles which have a very long wheelbase and which will comfortably take the higher number of seats,” said Excelsior general manager, Adam Keen.

“The leg room is not compromised, so I am very confident these vehicles will prove popular among our customers.

“This is the first of several enhancements we’ll be making to the Excelsior fleet - to provide a more flexible number of seats for different sized groups."

For more information about Excelsior, please visit excelsior-coaches.com

Apex Cb Working With The Equity Release Council As Apex’s Equity Release specialist, I have been asked to join an important project by the Equity Release Council (ERC). We aim to look at how equity release is communicated not only to the public but to financial advisers, the media, age-related charities, and local government.

The Council recognise that there are still many ‘myths’ and inconsistencies in how people think about equity release. Many of these date from the days before equity release became a fully regulated product. Both products and the delivery of advice are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, so consumer protection is better than ever. However perceptions amongst the public and media don’t reflect the current situation, so I will be working with the ERC to overcome this.

With over 25 years experience in financial services I believe this product will become an integral part of financial planning rather than a product of last resort. I expect to be involved in this project through 2019.

We feel it is important that we remain at the forefront of developments in all areas of financial planning. We are engaging proactively with the Equity Release Council and other influential groups to ensure that this happens. Keeping our clients well informed is vital when they are making important decisions. This is especially true when using their housing wealth as part of retirement planning.

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Make Some Noise With Global

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lobal is one of the world’s leading media & entertainment groups. We’ve built some of the UK’s biggest radio stations and media brands including Heart, Capital, Smooth, Classic FM, LBC, Capital XTRA, Radio X and Gold - half the UK population tune into one of our radio stations every single week!

Wherever and whenever people want to consume music and entertainment, Global is there at scale. On-air, on multiple platforms, across media, mobile, social, we reach 31 million people each week.

And we’re still growing.

We became one of the leading Outdoor advertising companies in the UK, having acquired outdoor companies Primesight and Outdoor Plus. With over 35,000 sites covering 95% of the UK population, Global Outdoor packs a punch.

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But that’s just for starters. Global also runs hundreds of the UK’s biggest and best music events every year, including Capital’s Summertime Ball and Jingle Bell Ball. We’re one of the biggest festival companies in the UK and also host the annual Global Awards which celebrate the biggest stars of music, news and entertainment.

We’re also committed to improving opportunities for young people across the UK. We train the future talent of broadcast and media at our school, The Global Academy, and raise money to support small children’s charities across the UK, through our charity, Global’s Make Some Noise.

Simply put, we're obsessed with radio, music, media & entertainment - welcome to our world.

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Dorchester Chamber Joins The Plastic-Free Campaign Plastic-free Dorchester was the theme of Dorchester Chamber’s February networking breakfast at The Dorford Centre in Dorchester.

The breakfast – hailed as a huge success – was attended by Mayor, Cllr David Taylor, more than 80 chamber members and special guests, the children from Damers First School.

Radio Solent was also present and broadcast live from the event.

As part of the breakfast the children, – aka The Damers Eco Ambassadors – gave a special presentation to remind Chamber members of the importance of looking after our planet and how even simple office consumables can have an impact.

“What a wonderful event,” said Steve Farnham, President of Dorchester Chamber for Business. “It is great to see the passion that is in Dorchester to help it achieve ‘plastic free’ status and how the different organisations have come together.

“I must thank our secretary, Miranda Woodgate, who organised the event, for pulling everything together. Edd Moore certainly has some great backing from the children at Damers First School.

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They provided an amazing performance to finish off a truly inspiring event.”

Edd Moore, eco co-ordinator and teacher at Damers First School, gave an inspiring talk about the school's journey to gain Plastic Free School Status. He highlighted the great work they are doing to encourage Poundbury businesses to reduce the use of single-use plastics and help with recycling items, which in turn provides a revenue stream for the school.

“What a fantastic experience and platform for the children to share their Plastic Free Dorchester Campaign with the members of Dorchester Chamber for Business,” said Edd.

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“This event has allowed the children of Damers to get into the heart of businesses in Dorchester making them aware of the problems of single-use plastic. We hope many businesses will now sign up and support Plastic Free Dorchester by agreeing to remove three single-use plastics from their business or finding three sustainable alternatives.”

The school is also involved in other eco projects and are currently asking businesses to give up three single-use plastics or find three alternatives instead.

Businesses will be asked to sign up to the scheme to help Dorchester achieve plastic-free status, alongside other towns in Dorset, such as Lyme Regis and Wimborne.

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BPC Spotlight On Using Apprenticeships For Your Business National Apprenticeship Week 2019, takes place from 4-8 March, with the theme for the year being ‘Blaze a Trail’.

But Apprenticeships are our focus at The College all year round, not exclusively for the 16-18 year olds but also for professional staff.

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he message right now is if you are an Apprenticeship Levy payer (£3m+ annual wage bill), then you have until the end of April 2019 to use the funds accumulated through your PAYE system since May 2017. Many organisations have been using their funds, or taking advantage of the co-investment by government, to train up and develop their existing staff. The College has seen

a significant uptake in Management & Leadership, Human Resources, Project Management and Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeships. These organisations are across many different sectors and our delivery programmes have the expertise and flexibility to reflect employer demands.

You can find out more by contacting The BASE at Bournemouth & Poole College on 01202 205500.

Get involved with National Apprenticeship Week Local employers are encouraged to get involved in our events throughout the week. This could be a presentation to our students about their industry or showcasing of products and how they work. Please contact apprenticeships@bpc. ac.uk if you’d like to get involved.

Open to all All are welcome to explore what The College can offer. We are hosting a free, informative open event on Tuesday 5th March from 4-8pm at both Lansdowne and Poole sites.

Check our website to find out more and register your place www.thecollege.co.uk/open

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What Does Growth Mean To You?

N Enhanced Celebrates 25 Years Of Helping Businesses Grow In 1994, three ambitious young businessmen formed a computer company by the name of Enhanced Computer Solutions. Their aim was to offer premium, cost-effective service from an enviable portfolio of skill and experience.

Simon White and Mark Pollock took on the roles of technical and support manager respectively. Now, 25 years later following a management buyout in 2007, Simon is CEO supported by Mark and fellow directors in one of the most successful and fastest growing technology companies in the South of England.

The company has overseen a great deal of change over this time. They now have a turnover in excess of £5 million and completed a rebranding – as Enhanced – in 2008. Simon however, insists the fundamental aspects and company beliefs haven’t changed.

“Our mission and ideals are the same as they were 25 years ago, to constantly excel in everything we do,” he says.

Enhanced are recognised for their expertise in working with companies who also believe that IT is at the core of their business growth. They make it their business to make sure the IT technology and services their clients need integrates effortlessly into their existing business.

“We continue to invest in our products, service and people,” says Simon. “As National award winners for our customer service and support we are determined to continue our promise of 25 years ago, to be exceptional in everything we do.

“To achieve this we have to ensure we continue to offer the best possible professional services from a team dedicated to its people.”

Enhanced have ambitious plans for the next stage of their growth. They are investing heavily in the infrastructure division of their company. This includes growing their engineering, pre-sales and sales team, offering business forums for existing and new business customers and constantly looking to be one step ahead in the market place, a market place which is constantly changing and offering new innovative solutions.

“Over the years we have learnt many lessons and embraced the ongoing fast and furious changes in our industry. The role of an IT consultant has changed dramatically and we believe that any successful company should now view their IT consultant as part their strategic team, as they would their accountant, solicitor and business advisor. It is our job to keep our clients up to date with changes, innovations and latest thinking. We are passionate about growth and are focused on helping our clients achieve theirs.”

“Thank you to all those involved who have made the last 25 years such an exciting challenge. Our promise to you is to keep challenging ourselves, keep learning and above all embrace all that the future brings. We will continue to deliver IT you can count on.” Simon White, CEO, Enhanced.

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ormally, one of the first things said to us when we sit down for a meeting with a new client is ‘I really want to make the business bigger!’ and our response is ‘Do you mean better?’. Seems like an odd thing to say... haven’t we both just described the same goal?

Well no, not really. ‘Bigger’ means literally as it sounds, ‘more’, but ‘better’ can mean different things to all of us, especially at varying stages in our lives, bigger is not always better and your plan needs to be appropriate for what you are seeking to achieve. Do you in fact know what your ultimate goal is? Most of us just want a better standard of life, but that comes in a plethora of forms too!

So what is it you really want and is there a specific milestone you are seeking to reach? Or have you got yourself into a perpetual mindset of more, more, more?

Here’s a few things to think about: Growth plans always involve headaches, sorry that’s just the way it is and they are worse if you aren’t prepared or haven’t looked at improving what you’re doing now. So, to ultimately make things better and before venturing down the ‘build, build, build’ path, can you get smarter and more efficient? (hint: I have never met a single company that couldn’t improve somewhere).

Look at your team, clients, processes, technology, marketing, products, opportunities, competition, website, social media, suppliers, services etc and ask yourself: what have we been overlooking? What could be improved? If you truly see yourself at the forefront in every aspect of what you’re doing, then yes you can move on to building up.

But if we’re being really honest, we all have things we need to change before expanding and we don’t all want bigger companies for the sake of it.

The next issue is where do you start?

You’ll probably find (like every other business owner), there is more than one area of concern or in need of rejuvenation, maybe lots. Well don’t try and tackle everything at once, there is nothing worse than stacking a load of problems in front of you and trying to hurdle all of them in a single bound.

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If you break down your issues into manageable chunks and tackle them systematically, you’ll find it a lot less daunting.

If you can’t see the wood for the trees, get someone else to look at your problems, maybe you’ve just built them up in your head for too long (everyone who reads this can make reference to that in their own lives).

If budget may be a concern, what can you tackle utilising the resources already at your disposal?

If time is restricted, what roles in your business could be automated?

If skills are limited, can you/your team be trained better? Can you outsource to third parties or create partnerships?

If you’ve got a stunted geographical territory, can you reach further?

You may be able to tackle more clients or projects with the team you already have, without the extra expenditure!

When you drill down, most business owners are looking to action a plan which ultimately leads to personal improvements, more money, time with the family, nicer clients (who doesn’t want that), less pressure, more opportunities, better health etc etc.

You’ve probably got the ability to do that now without the expense and added stress, just take a bit of time for reflection. And ask yourself ‘Do I want bigger or do I want better?’

‘What does growth mean for me?’

For more information contact Sam Howell Consultancy Ltd www.sam-howell.co.uk / 01202 403 955

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The Dorset Gateway team were delighted to attend the extremely informative Innovation, Commercialisation and Networking: Turn ideas into commercial success Forum, hosted by the Dorset Local Economic Partnership (DLEP) at Bournemouth University, on Wednesday 30 January 2019. The aim of “ICAN” was to provide inspirational and helpful content for individuals or businesses of any size who have great ideas and are keen to stay ahead of the game.

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uring uncertain times for business in the UK, innovation is key to maintaining a competitive advantage. New ideas are vital and the event helped determine how to turn ideas into reality, how to get innovation projects funded, who to turn to for support and guidance and crucially, how to turn these ideas into a commercial success.

Josie Gough, Innovate UK’s representative for the South West, provided an overview outlining the importance of Innovation as a key driver for continued success of the UK economy. Innovate UK fund projects which are new or “disruptive” to industry or technology and look to challenge the status quo. Statistics show that application numbers from Dorset businesses are currently the lowest in

the South West region, with only 7% of Innovate UK grant funding coming to Dorset. Our priority is to raise the profile of Innovate UK, increase knowledge and awareness and encourage a larger number of businesses to participate in the competitions.

The DLEP’s Director Lorna Carver spoke about Dorset’s Local Industrial Strategy(LIS), brought about by the Industrial Strategy White Paper 2017, which identified five foundations of productivity: Ideas; People; Infrastructure; Business Environment and Places, all of which are considered to be the vital aspects of economic growth. The LIS also identified four grand challenges; Artificial Intelligence & Data Economy, Clean Growth, Future of Mobility, and Ageing Society which focus on global trends which will transform our future and where innovation

is key. DLEP wholly supports innovation and fully funds the Dorset Gateway Service which provides practical support and guidance to any business with a Dorset postcode and also offers a free Bid Writing Application service.

Dave Jones, Principle Engineer from Dyson spoke about “The Dyson Experience”, Innovation, what it was like to work and “Innovate” in the early years at Dyson and how the process has evolved to date. Dave then promoted the incredible outcomes achieved from Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP). This works when a company is seeking a solution to a problem and via a KTP Network, can hire a graduate who, together with expertise from Academics and university resources, work with the company to develop a solution.

The overarching message from the 3 main speakers at the event (from Dyson, 3 Sided Cube and Bournemouth University) was that there is no “secret formula” to creating an innovative idea.

Great ideas can be comprised of many different elements but for an idea to be successfully progressed, it is essential to have to have the full backing from the very top of an organisation.

If you are interested in finding out about support for innovation in your business, please contact the Dorset Gateway: 01202 714 800 or visit the Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s website: www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/business-support/

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Don’t Let Daily Pressures Obscure The Big Picture Jacqui Purdy, executive coach and founder of Here to There, offers insight and advice for business owners who find themselves submerged beneath their day-to-day workload.

One of the commonest complaints I hear is from directors and owners who know they are spending too much time working in the business, and not enough working on the business.

The risk in getting too absorbed in the day-to-day is that the bigger picture gets neglected. Long-term objectives and strategies don’t get the attention they need, leading to missed opportunities and slower growth, or lost motivation and burn-out.

Spotting the danger signs is rarely enough Most people I work with are aware of the risks and conscious that they need to dedicate more time and effort to working on the business than being immersed in it. But what’s interesting to me as a coach is why it can prove so difficult to make the change that’s so clearly necessary.

The most frequent reason I’m given is simply a lack of time. But that’s more often a symptom than an underlying cause, as we all have the power to divide our time up differently if we choose to. So we need to delve deeper and ask ourselves why we struggle to balance the competing demands of urgent vs important and of short-term vs long-term.

An appearance of rationality A client of mine who runs a professional services business had long been using the familiar important/urgent matrix for planning and prioritising their workload. But they agreed when challenged that it didn’t really help – they were still finding the same unresolved items on their ‘important’ list.

When we explored this in more depth we discovered that it was how my client felt about each item on the list that influenced their actions, and not where it was plotted in the matrix. It was their sub-conscious preferences and biases that were dictating what was dealt with and what was ignored.

Once they understood the less obvious, more emotional drivers that they attached to their work, it became much easier to set priorities that would be respected and acted on – and to adjust for the unconscious responses that had previously got in the way.

Only do what you can do Of course there are still only a finite number of hours in the day. So what do you do when all the necessary tasks simply can’t be done in the time available?

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But it can be hard to let go and to delegate, especially in smaller companies where the owner is used to performing many different roles. So make a habit of checking in with yourself and asking who else might be able to do what you’re doing right now.

Focus your effort on the work you’re uniquely qualified for. And never be afraid to ask for help.

Don’t assume – measure We are all prone to making assumptions that, if they remain unchallenged, quickly harden into ‘fact’, so it’s important to seek measurable evidence and to test our assumptions.

One of my clients who works in the performing arts felt they weren’t dedicating enough time to evolving their creative strategy, blaming their ‘lack of discipline’ and beating themselves up for ‘frittering away’ the day.

But when we scoped out what their ideal day and ideal week would look like, and started tracking how their days and weeks were actually spent, it turned out the two were remarkably similar.

The big difference now is that they don’t waste their time worrying that they’re wasting time.

Tips for staying vigilant Carving out that quality time to look at the big picture is not a once-only action; it needs to become a habit. Here are a few simple ways to stay alert and defend your way of working on your business and not get submerged in the day-to-day.

Draw up a ‘Time Pie’ and segment it into your ideal day or week, then record how you actually spend your time and compare this with your ideal. Where are the variations?

What do you get hijacked by? What do you put off, and do you know why? Identify the least productive time and reallocate that to working on the business.

Create an important/urgent matrix but take a few minutes to be honest with yourself about how you feel towards each task. For the ones you don’t feel good about, ask yourself whether you can adopt a more positive attitude and develop a more productive emotional response.

Ask yourself if you could delegate more.

If you have a team, are you investing in the right people to enable you to take that step away? Make sure you spend time coaching and teaching and not just telling and directing.

If you are a sole trader, look outside the business and ask for support – most people will be happy to help, so don’t be shy of asking.

In the interests of privacy all client details have been changed. For more information visit www.heretothere.me.uk

Mploy Listed In The Sunday Times Top 100 Leading Dorset recruitment agency Mploy Staffing Solutions has been recognised as one of this year’s Best Small Companies to Work For. This accolade sees the company appearing at number 30 as revealed at The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies awards ceremony held at Battersea Evolution.

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he list, which is published annually, recognises the UK’s most attractive and effective employers.

Participating organisations are judged on a variety of factors, including workplace engagement initiatives, staff wellbeing and perks, and company culture and values.

Mark Nash, Mploy’s Finance Director says, “What an honour it is for Mploy to be recognised as one of the UK’s best employers.

Dedicated and hard-working staff are the key to the success of any company. At Mploy, we’ve recognised this from the very beginning and will continue to put the wellbeing of our staff above everything else.”

Mploy’s core employee wellbeing initiatives include enhanced maternity packages, free and confidential stress-management advice from ‘Stress Right’ and a wide range of social activities and events throughout the year. The company also encourages employees to take time out of work for volunteering opportunities.

Mploy has also established a mentoring programme to focus on leadership development and succession planning. The company knows the future leaders of the business are the ones working in the branches today, which is why the mentoring programme ensures everyone has a clear path for progression as well as the opportunities and training they need to achieve their career goals.

Nash adds: “In the ever-changing world of work, employee engagement should be front of mind for companies of all shapes and sizes. We know that keeping our staff healthy, productive and, above all, happy, is – and will continue to be – crucial to our success as a rapidly growing, industry recognised business. Our mission is to ensure an incredible client and candidate experience, but that’s only made possible by ensuring an equally incredible employee experience.”

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Dorset Chamber International Training Diary March An Introduction to Export Operations Date: 5th March 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00 How to CompleteYour Export Documents Date: 12th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Members £25.00, Non-Members £50.00

A New Chamber Customs Declaration Service A new international trade service is set to be launched.

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Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry is all set to start a new initiative to help businesses with accurate and timely customs clearance to help avoid delays and unnecessary costs.

Soon, firms will be able to use the new ‘Chamber Customs’ declaration service to claim and clear goods moving through any port in the UK for smooth onward transportation.

Rob Booth, Dorset Chamber head of international trade, said: “This new service offers businesses assurance that import and export goods will pass through our borders unhindered, be subject to the correct duty and reach their destination in good time.

“With the Chamber’s extensive knowledge, reputation and first-class service in facilitating international trade, we can take the hassle out of Dorset businesses’ hands when it comes to exporting and importing goods.

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in the UK, helping to keep time sensitive supply chains moving efficiently and economically.”

Chamber Customs is available to all businesses, including non-members.

Dorset Chamber, the county’s voice of business, has added the new Chamber Customs service to its wide range of international trade support and training services.

Its international trade team helped more than 250 businesses export £165m worth of goods last year.

Chamber Customs is launched as the Dorset Chamber, the county’s leading business support organisation, steps up its help for businesses in international trade.

It is also offering support to help businesses prepare for the impact of Brexit.

It is launching the new service with the British Chambers of Commerce.

The Dorset Chamber is the only chamber in Dorset accredited by the BCC and celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.

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How to Complete Export Customs Entries Date: 14th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Members £280.00, Non-Members £350.00 Brexit impact on EU trade Date: 19th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Members Free of charge, Non-Members £25.00 Exporters Forum Date: 22nd March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Free of charge Strategic goods and export licences Date: 26th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Members £25.00, Non-Members £50.00

April Exporters Forum Date: 16th April 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Free of charge Strategic goods and export licences Date: 24th April 2019 Venue: Poole Price (+VAT): Members £25.00, Non-Members £50.00 Export - Understanding the Paperwork Date: 25th April 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00 Import procedures Date: 26th April 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00

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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel Launched Dorset Business Refurbished Event Spaces Featuring State Of The Art Angels Next Investors’ Pitch Event Technology And A High End Contemporary Finish A flood prevention company, conversational marketing platform, food manufacturing company and business offering services to IT prepare to pitch to Dorset Business Angels in Bournemouth Dorset Business Angels (DBA) have announced the date for their next investors’ pitch event which will take place on Monday 18th February at the Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton and is urging potential investors to book a place at the popular event.

DBA Chairman Don McQueen advises, “We are delighted at the number of businesses who applied to pitch to the Angels at our first event in 2019. Investors will have five very different and unique potential investment opportunities pitched to them. These include: •

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A company offering services to IT, with a platform that automatically matches the demands of cloud computing with the hardware resources available on users’ laptops, PC’s, servers or even smart phones.

A flood prevention company which has a patented product, designed to limit the damage caused by surface water flooding. The present product will prevent floodwater up to a height of 300mm from entering a building.

An innovative food manufacturing company which provides household food equipment products and has successfully secured listings with OCADO, Amazon, John Lewis and ASDA. An early stage, conversational marketing platform that helps businesses to use their digital customer conversations as a sales and marketing opportunity, driven by machine learning and AI. A legal services company that has addressed the need to revitalise the fragmented, labour intensive, dispute resolution process.

Don added, “We welcome potential investors to come along, network and maybe discover an exciting, new investor proposition. Even if someone has not invested before you would be made very welcome at our event.”

The evening will also include a presentation by one of the DBA sponsors, Rob Jones, Senior Investment Director of Investec Wealth & Investment. He will open the event with a brief presentation, detailing Investec’s view of 2019 for investors, including their interpretation of challenges and opportunities for investors in the year ahead.

DBA was formed in 2013 with the aim to bring investors and entrepreneurs together to accelerate the growth of early stage businesses. DBA provides quality, private equity investment opportunities to local high net worth (HNW) and sophisticated investors (SI).

Four times a year companies are invited to attend an event at which they pitch their business to the savvy Angels in a Dragon’s Den type scenario. Angel investment might come from a single investor or it could be 2 or 3 Angels pooling funds together to support a company. Any investments are in the form of an equity investment and not a debtor’s loan.

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In June 2018, the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel launched an impressive collection of newly refurbished event spaces. With a range of versatile indoor and outdoor suites, the iconic clifftop hotel is the ideal choice for exclusive social and corporate events in Bournemouth. Capacities range from an intimate two up to an impressive 350 people in the hotel’s ballroom, the Dorchester Suite. The venue caters for a full range of event types and formats, from meetings, conferences and exhibitions, to weddings, celebration of life and birthday parties.

An idyllic clifftop wedding gazebo, with stunning sea views towards the pier, provides the perfect setting for a magical seaside wedding ceremony.

Unique features include landscaped gardens with an outdoor bar and panoramic views, ideal for Summer BBQs, wedding receptions and social gatherings.

And for the full seaside experience, their traditional beach hut provides a memorable event space, or breakout option with a difference.

The brand’s Meetings Made at Marriott concept offers a refreshingly transparent approach to meeting planning, delivering bespoke meetings and all-inclusive packages with freshly prepared, finely presented food and beverage and state of the art click share technology.

There are plenty of options for personalisation, with the assistance of a dedicated meeting expert to ensure everything goes smoothly. Access to the Meeting Services App makes absolutely certain all needs are fully catered for, along with free WiFi and outstanding business services.

Offering both outdoor and indoor pools, the hotel’s excellent leisure facilities cater for the needs of

holidaymakers, families and business guests alike, offering a fully equipped gym, tennis court, Jacuzzi, sauna and treatment rooms.

The beautifully finished on-site restaurant and bar, Brasserie Blanc, opened in June 2017, where visitors have the option to dine al fresco, watching the sun set over cocktails on the large terrace with panoramic sea views.

Find out more at www.BournemouthMarriottHighcliff.co.uk Marriott Hotel Contacts: Hugo Feillens, Hotel Sales Leader Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel 105 St. Michael’s Road, West Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5DU Telephone: 01202 200845

Steele Raymond Solicitors Bournemouth commercial solicitors Steele Raymond LLP have advised the selling shareholders of Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd on the sale of their business to Swiss-based motor manufacturer maxon motor.

With over 70 years’ experience Parvalux has grown to be one of the leading manufacturers of electric motors and gearboxes globally supplying a range of businesses including healthcare, leisure, mobility and industrial sectors.

Parvalux, which was private family owned and is part of ‘The Clark Group’, has offices in Bournemouth and Birmingham, will join maxon motor which has manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Germany, Hungary and Korea as well as subsidiaries in various other countries.

Parvalux Managing Director Nick Spetch said : “We’re delighted with the sale to maxon motor who have an established pedigree and portfolio in geared motor manufacture worldwide. This market-leading mind-set will help take the business to the next level”.

Nick went on to say "The success of Parvalux has been built over an exciting period of growth for the business, particularly over the last ten years and we are all very proud of our long established heritage in the area. Our commitment to delivering outstanding service to all our customers coupled with the new owners’ investment will help Parvalux grow into more countries and reach new markets.”

The transaction was led by Partner and company and commercial solicitor Nick Davies who specialises in business mergers and acquisitions and is noted in the 2019 Legal 500 as being “proactive and commercially minded”.

The Steele Raymond team provided advice on a wide variety of legal matters including company /company/dorset-chamber/

law, finance and banking, property and employment matters.

Nick Davies said: “We have worked with Parvalux for over ten years and over that time it has been pleasing to see the growth of the business nationally and internationally. Its success is down to a very clear strategy for growth delivered by a proactive and expert management team. Acquisitions by overseas buyers inevitably increases the complexity of the transaction but the experienced mergers and acquisitions team at Steele Raymond regularly deal with complex international M&A work so it ensures the deal progresses as smoothly as possible.”

Steven Clark, CEO of the Clark Group, said: “We have had a close working relationship with Steele Raymond for over 10 years, their understanding of our business helped the whole legal process significantly. Their team of commercial solicitors has the experience to advise on, and bring to completion, these sorts of overseas transactions whilst ensuring the process progresses professionally and as efficiently as possible.”

If you would like to discuss your legal options with our commercial solicitors in Bournemouth please contact Nick Davies on 01202 294 566.

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Prominent Tech Firms Merge Two prominent technology businesses based in Richmond Hill, Bournemouth have merged, with more expansion plans to follow.

IT support, cloud and security specialist ITSB has joined forces with communications provider Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd. The merger was coordinated under the auspices of Poole-based technology investment firm TECHNEDs Investment LLP, with both companies already forming part of the group.

The combined technology portfolio that both companies offer will deliver a strong, unified platform and service, to support their clients’ future plans with innovative solutions.

ITSB Chief Executive Officer, Lee Dredge said: “Our message today is very much one of growth and we look forward to a mutually beneficial business relationship with the best possible combination of communications and technology solutions.

“Our two businesses understand each other’s markets very well and because our fields of expertise are so complementary, this will result in new and existing clients being attracted by the convenience of our multiple services offering.”

“We are also keen to inspire the new generation of experts and will seek to attract the right talent, particularly university graduates and apprentices.

“As part of our planned growth we will undoubtedly boost the local economy, which is one of the drivers behind partnering with Dorset Chamber, and our sponsorship of the Connect With Care Internet

Safety campaign with AFC Bournemouth.”

Scott Gower-Smith, Managing Director of Crystal Clear Telecom, said: “The world of telecommunications is evolving rapidly, especially cloud working, and this merger ensures we continue to stay ahead of technology trends.

“Our partnership with ITSB allows us to provide a comprehensive customer support service – it makes perfect sense that we should be working together for the good of all of our clients.

“We see ourselves very much as market challengers to the industry. Our honest and knowledgeable approach will enable us to provide voice, connectivity and communication solutions to our rapidly increasing client base.”

TECHNEDs Managing Partner, Simon Mewett, a non-executive director of both firms, said: “Our ethos is very much about investing in technology entrepreneurs and accelerating business growth, combining like-minded businesses to the benefit of their customers.

“ITSB and Crystal Clear Telecom aligned perfectly, and with our investment in both businesses we look

Poole Achieves Coach Friendly Status For Group Getaways With miles of golden sands, gorgeous gardens, a glorious coastline and the largest natural harbour in Europe, groups visiting Poole can be sure of a warm welcome as the town celebrates 2019 with its new ‘Coach Friendly’ status.

Awarded by the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) the Coach Friendly accolade recognises the town’s commitment to ensuring visitors have access to great facilities, information and outstanding products.

From fascinating history, top attractions and shopping to the bustling Quay and Britain’s best beaches, the sheer variety of inspiring things to see and do make Poole a great location for group visitors. With centrally located coach drop off points, dedicated coach parking and useful itineraries for short stops or day-long stays, the award highlights all the positive work the town, attractions and the Tourism Office have done to help groups make the most of their visit.

With a bustling quayside and old town, historical walks and harbour cruises there are plenty of options which can be easily tailored. Coach drop off points could not be more convenient, situated in the heart of the action on Poole Quay with views across the harbour. The Quay is home to café’s, independent shops and the dedicated team of staff at Poole Tourist Information Centre, based in Poole Museum who are on hand to help with information on places to go and things to do. A meet and greet service by the TIC team or Town Ambassadors can also be arranged in advance.

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such as Beales. The handy ‘Route One’ Bus Service leaves every 15 minutes with a circular, hop on hop off service, between the Dolphin Shopping Centre and Poole Quay. Alternative free coach parking is also available at Poole Stadium.

And with Poole’s stunning natural harbour complete with eight unique islands and striking peninsula, it is easy to see Poole at its best - from the water. Poole’s traditional working Quay is the gateway to a wide selection of cruises taking visitors to Brownsea Island, Wareham and the iconic Jurassic coast. The harbour also offers great opportunities for sailing, watersports and the chance to see wildlife on regular bird boats with friendly expert guides.

Relaxing on one of the longest coast lines thanks to the 110 miles of inland harbour and fabulous beaches, groups are spoilt for choice with superb al fresco dining options, vibrant bars and restaurants and fabulous fresh seafood overlooking fantastic waterside views.

John Burch, SW Regional Manager for the Confederation of Passenger Transport said: “CPT is delighted to add Poole to those locations that have achieved Coach Friendly status.

The award is perfectly timed for the onset of the 2019 season. The Coach Friendly scheme looks at signage, parking, set down / pick up locations, customer facilities and customer and operator incentive schemes amongst other things. The Tourism Partnership has used its initiative to overcome several issues and has been judged to have achieved the appropriate

forward to continued involvement through offering strategic guidance and support.

Mr Mewett, who has 26 years’ experience at board level, added: “These are exciting times with the first official merger between two TECHNEDs’ private equity-backed businesses and our challenge is to deliver the strong and stable foundations to enable further success.”

ITSB was founded by Mr Dredge in 2010 and operates from the south coast, along the M3 corridor and into London where it has a particularly strong presence as a technology-led, expanding Managed IT Services Business.

Crystal Clear Telecom was established by Mr Gower-Smith in 2013 and prides itself on simple and effective solutions in the hosted voice market including resilient connectivity, mobile communications and payment services. standard. The status mark will now allow the town to attract more coaches and their customers to take advantage of the facilities on offer. In turn I hope this will also show increased revenue for the town. I’ll be watching developments with interest as an important aspect of the scheme is monitoring the before and after effect. Well done Poole!”

Adam Keen, General Manager for Morebus, Excelsior, Damory & National Express - and Chairman of Poole BID - said; “Poole BID is working extremely hard to ensure that our town is seen as welcoming for coach operators by developing essential facilities such as free parking and the new toilet drop. By understanding the needs of coach drivers and making visits easy and comfortable, it demonstrates that we take the value of their business seriously and hopefully, this will mean that they will return with more visitors in the future.”

Carol Scott, Chair of Poole Attractions Group on the Bournemouth and Poole Tourism Management Board, said: “This award is just fantastic and shows how important it is for local businesses that the Council and Tourism work together. Poole welcomes thousands of coach visitors each year and each visit is a chance to really show off all the town has to offer especially as many return with families and friends. It’s something to be really proud of and will help to build visitor numbers in the future.”

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Arts University Bournemouth’s Creative Events Management Degree Course Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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rts University Bournemouth welcomed alumni, friends and past staff back to campus to celebrate 25 years of the Creative Events Management course, one of the oldest of its kind in the UK. The event provided a nostalgic return to the university community for over 100 CEM alumni, celebrating their achievements since graduating.

Professor Stuart Bartholomew, AUB’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said: “Celebrating 25 years of the progress of this course is a great occasion, and the spread of talent represented by our CEM alumni is impressive.

“The course has acted as a launching pad for so many successful careers in the events industry, and they are engaged at a global level across a range of sectors. Our students have gone on to work for world leading organisations and include Holly Brooker, who has worked for Stormzy and Kylie Minogue. Lucy Woodbridge, Head of Visitor Events at the Natural History Museum, who created a fourmonth leaving party for Dippy the Diplodocus at the museum attracting thousands of visitors, before he left on a UK tour. Events are about having your fingers on the pulse on what the public will respond to, which our graduates can achieve in abundance.”

The event also saw inspiring speeches from Richard Wright, the very first course leader for the degree, and led the course for sixteen years, CEM

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alumni and gallery curator Violet McClean, and Giorgia Garancini, AUB’s current Student Union President.

Richard Wright commented: “It is really pleasing to see that the course has continued to grow and thrive over the past 25 years, and it is such a joy to see so many of our past students here today. Talking with them, I can see that they have gone onto some really wonderful opportunities, which is what we had always hoped.”

Alumna Jo Vidler was the event’s Keynote Speaker. Founder of Wilderness and Secret Productions Jo is recognised internationally for her creative innovation in growing the popularity of festivals which she said have grown from 400 to 4000 in the UK since she graduated. Jo is now Creative Director of Elrow in Barcelona, which runs over 100 exuberant dance parties and shows around the world each year.

The celebration took place in The Gallery at Arts University Bournemouth and played host to a wide variety of returning talent, including Poppy Handy, Managing Director of Port Eliot Festival, Robin Collings, co-founder of Shangri-La at Glastonbury and Jimmy Cregan founder of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee.

Mary Oliver, Dean of Faculty of Media and Performance, said: “It has been a pleasure to welcome back so many distinguished alumni who

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have travelled far and wide to be here. This event is an opportunity to acknowledge formally the impact that this course has had on the success of the creative industries globally and this wonderful legacy is maintained by our present and past students.”

An exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary is displayed in TheGallery AUB and is open to the public this week.

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Caterpillar’s Amazing Feat For Charity When staff at Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd in Ferndown pledged to support a local cancer charity, they had no idea of just how far they would go.

Four years on they have run marathons, biked, bowled, pulled a 35,000kg aeroplane along a runway and even lost hair - raising almost £30,000 for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) in the process.

The fundraisers unveiled their final, fundraising total of £27,671.81 in a special presentation to DCCF founder Eve Went and Chairman Chris Thomas.

Jude Castell, who has led the fundraising throughout and even shaved her head for DCCF said: “When we first heard about the charity we knew we wanted to do something, but none of us ever dreamed how passionate we would become about it.”

She continued: “We have done some incredibly exciting things together and as well as giving us a great deal of satisfaction to know we are helping others, I think this has also made us a stronger team.”

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is a division of the global brand Caterpillar.

The company, based at Ferndown Industrial Estate is the leading manufacturer of marine generators and propulsion engines.

Jude continued: “One of the highlights for me was meeting someone with cancer who had actually been helped as a direct result of our fundraising.”

Jude met Steve Jewell, a self-employed plumber from Broadstone, who was struggling to pay his mortgage while going through cancer treatment.

“I’m not ashamed to say I was moved to tears when he told me how our fundraising had helped his family through some very dark times,” said Jude.

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation was set up in 2012 and gives grants to families experiencing financial struggles because of cancer.

DCCF grants are often used to meet household and transport costs, buy specialist equipment and pay for much-needed short breaks.

The charity’s co-founder Eve Went said: “The Caterpillar team came to us in 2014 as fundraisers and they have gone on to become much-loved friends.

“Their devotion is incredible, and the team - and their employers who have kindly match funded some of their fundraising - have made a huge impact on families affected by cancer here in Dorset.”

DCCF, whose patrons include AFC Bournemouth Chairman Jeff Mostyn and Harry Redknapp, is currently running the High Five Appeal, which asks people to donate a fiver by texting DCCF00 £5 to 70070.

You can also donate online at: www.justgiving.com DCCF would also like to hear from Dorset cancer patients who might need its support. An application is simple and if successful, financial help is available very quickly. Details of how to apply for grants and become a supporter of DCCF can be found at: www.dccf.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news

Holiday Park Operator Hoburne Acquires Eighth Park And Launches New “Hideaway Lodge” Accommodation In a move to strengthen its leisure proposition to holiday makers and holiday home owners, the Hoburne Group has acquired a new holiday park on the edge of Bodmin in Cornwall, which will boast a new range of bespoke luxurious Hideaway lodges. The first phase of this ‘exciting’ acquisition will launch in February 2019.

As one of the leading family-run holiday park operators, established in 1912, Hoburne is an expert in providing UK holiday breaks and holiday home ownership already owning seven holiday parks across the most picturesque counties in Great Britain, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the Cotswolds. Hoburne acquired the new 17-acre site in the village of St Mabyn for its eighth park.

With a primary focus on holiday home ownership, the new development at Hoburne St Mabyn will house “Hideaway” lodges and aims to create an idyllic lodge escape for owners and holiday makers, enabling them to relax and unwind in an environment which offers a tranquil quiet space without the busier traditional park facilities and can be used as a base from which to explore the local area.

The first phase of the new “Hideaway” lodges development will officially open in February 2019. This includes 25 plots, 17 of which are available for ownership and eight for holidays, as well as a lodge reception for two full-time park management personnel.

Hoburne has partnered with Pathfinder Homes to design and develop modern, well-appointed luxury lodges all of which will have the provision for hot tubs built into the private landscaped recreational space. The lodges will be in a choice of three interior design themes - country, coastal and New York loft style. Each home will be built to make the most of the outdoors with a centre lounge living area framed by large glass windows overlooking an external space for entertaining.

There are a number of benefits to buying a holiday lodge as a second home. Unlike a bricks and mortar property, stamp duty is not payable and there is no council tax to pay.

The communal grounds are all maintained by Hoburne and there is also the facility to use the Hoburne fully-managed letting service.

When buying a “Hideaway” lodge, owners will receive a bespoke service which is a unique offering by Hoburne to tailor their

second home package according to lifestyle interests for a genuine ‘home from home’ experience. A storage box will be provided to house useful items such as body boards, buckets and spades, picnic blankets and bicycles. For those in to their home entertainment, a lodge may include the latest Sonos system and games console, and as standard, every lodge will include a wine fridge, a fridge freezer, dishwasher and a washer/drier. As part of the service to both holiday makers and owners, Hoburne will ensure that on arrival, the fridge is stocked with all the essentials.

Rosie Kennar, chairman at Hoburne, says: “We are seeing a shift from some of our long-standing guests looking for a quiet home from home experience and we’re delighted to introduce a new exciting park to the Hoburne portfolio. The acquisition of Hoburne St Mabyn enables us to accommodate the rise in popularity of both UK holiday home ownership and the staycation as well as provide an option to those wishing to have a more tranquil experience. The Hideaway lodges at Hoburne St Mabyn will be perfect for anyone looking to escape the pressures of everyday life and ‘get away from it all’ so they can purely enjoy the surroundings of the lodge and use it as a base from which to explore the delights of Cornwall.

“Hoburne will take time to get to know each of its owners, so having a Hideaway lodge at Hoburne St Mabyn will be a unique experience to each individual.”

Rosie adds: “With the Cornish south and north coasts within easy access and the nationally famous villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Port Isaac, as well as the charming towns of Padstow and Wadebridge all being close by, St Mabyn provided us with an ideal location to introduce a new park which would offer the perfect location for a second home or holiday retreat at any time of the year. We are on an active search for new parks that suit our criteria.”

As well as having Hideaway lodges for sale, an allocation will be available for short break holidays. Hoseasons will be including Hoburne St Mabyn in its top of the range Autograph collection of holiday accommodation. To enquire about ownership at Hoburne St Mabyn, please telephone 01425 687512 or visit www. hoburne.com/ownership.

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Innovative Hire Have Partnered With The Italian Villa To Become A Preferred Supplier For Weddings

Register Now For The Dorset Commuter Challenge The Dorset Commuter Challenge is coming!

Run in partnership with Sustrans Ltd, the Local Authorities and the Business Travel Network, it will take place during the month of March 2019.

Businesses located in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset can now register for the challenge at www.dorset. getmeactive.org.uk.

The aim of the Dorset Commuter Challenge is to reduce single occupancy car trips and encourage people to switch to something more sustainable, but feasible for them. All modes of travel from bus travel, train travel, car sharing, electric cars and active travel count, so everyone can participate.

The first person from each business who signs up acts as the Captain for that business. The Captains role is to encourage as many colleagues to participate as possible. Have a think about who might be best placed to register the business for the challenge and encourage colleagues to participate. There will be lots of resources to help you spread the word. But don’t worry the role of Captain can be passed on to another person should you just want to get the business registered ASAP. The challenge is great fun and we’ll be giving out loads of prizes from early bird prizes for early registration, Captains prizes, mode specific prizes, and overall workplace prizes based on the 6 workplace size categories. Plus, there’s even more chance to win by sharing photos and messages about your journeys with us.

If you’re into social media, then you can follow all the updates from the Business Travel Network on twitter and engage with us @BTN_Dorset using #DorsetCommuterChallenge.

The Challenge was a great success when it was run in Bournemouth in 2017 and we’re really looking forward to welcoming businesses from Poole and Dorset to take part in 2019.

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Bespoke furniture, structures, bars and theming hire company Innovative Hire are extremely proud to announce they have become a preferred supplier for the multi-awardwinning Italian Villa, after launching their new wedding hire catalogue.

Stuart Hartley, Operations Manager of Innovative Hire says they were thrilled to be involved: “Partnering up with The Italian Villa made perfect sense to us. They’re consistently voted as one of the best wedding venues and we were keen to become a part of that. Having worked on so many events there previously, we know the space well and are confident our range of ‘finishing touches’ for weddings will fit in nicely.”

Innovative Hire have worked with the Italian Villa on a number of corporate events in the past but have now shifted their focus to tap into the thriving local wedding industry.

The range of items include all of the little things you would need to help make your wedding stand out from the crowd.

This includes a range of wedding furniture, wedding bars and theming and props for weddings.

A stand-out item available to hire is their newly refurbished Caravan Bar. The quirky mobile bar is available to be dry-hired for weddings at The Italian Villa, which can be used as an additional bar for reception drinks in their courtyard.

Another option would be to make use of the venues stunning garden space, by hiring in a cocktail bar to be built next to their ornamental pond or creating a ‘Vintage Games’

area on the lawns next to the domed temple of Baccus.

Justin Cohen, Commercial Manager for The Italian Villa said he was excited by the partnership: “The large choice and high quality of Innovative Hire’s range is what our couples will expect for their special day. We have worked with Stuart and his team on many corporate events and we know that they will give our wedding clients the same excellent service.”

The entire range of wedding furniture, wedding bars and theming and props for weddings are available to hire year-round and whilst the majority of weddings traditionally happen in the summer months, it has very much become a year round industry for The Italian Villa.

To find out more about the range of furniture, bars and structures visit innovativehire.co.uk/

Osprey Ltd Lift A 72.5t Catamaran Using A 1,000t Capacity Liebherr Mobile Crane UK-based Osprey Ltd, a specialist in the onshore and offshore transportation and lifting of heavy or abnormal loads, lifted a 72.5t catamaran using a 1,000t capacity Liebherr mobile crane and a one-over-two Modulift spreader beam configuration beneath its hook. The rigging gear was sourced from FLG Services, the specialist lifting division of A-Plant.

Osprey accepted a scope of work from shipbuilder Wight Shipyard to move the vessel from the shed where it was built to the water at Venture Quays, Cowes on the Isle of Wight, before a course was set for its final destination in Austria. The 250-passenger Twin City Liner is 39.7m long, 11.1m wide, and 6.8m high.

The first challenge was removing the vessel, which is due to arrive in Vienna in time for the start of the new season at the end of March 2019 from its building. Osprey selected two, six-axle Goldhofer self-propelled modular transporters (SPMT) to work in tandem to move the load to within the reach of the Liebherr LTM1800D. The crane was complete with a 36m high rig, designed to accommodate a 3.7m centre of gravity offset and different elevations of the boat’s lifting eyes. A Modulift MOD400 was used at a 29m span beneath 29m long and 26.4m long top slings to balance the lift. Two MOD70H beams were used underneath, one at 5.5m long and the other at 4m. Again, two different lengths of sling were used to connect them to the top beam—3m at the stern (back)

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and 3.9m at the bow (front). The slings that met the lifting eyes at the bottom of the rig were all 4m in length.

Danny Skidmore, heavy cranes manager at Osprey, said: “We had to work closely with shipbuilders and naval architects, and refer to CAD [computer-aided design], to devise a method of lifting the catamaran safely and completely level. The previous time we lifted such a vessel, we used two cranes in tandem, but mobilising two cranes of that size represents a large-scale operation and high costs, not to mention the disruption it has on the shipyard. We wanted to come up with a way to minimise mobilisation and limit the impact on our client’s busy, marine environment.”

See more about Modulift, Poole at www.modulift.co.uk

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The Horizon Provides Opportunity With Recruitment ‘All Systems Go’ For PKF Francis Clark’s Expanding VAT Team Chartered accountants and business advisers PKF Francis Clark have introduced another member to their VAT team based in the firm’s Truro office, in preparation for the legislative changes and Brexit complications that 2019 will bring.

The firm that is celebrating its Centenary year and has seven offices across the South/South West has recently welcomed Richard Phillips to their office in Cornwall. Richard is the third recruit that has joined the VAT team from HMRC this year, which the firm has described as “HMRC’s loss being PKF Francis Clark’s gain”.

Due to increased demand for PKF Francis Clark’s VAT services, the team that provides advice on VAT and customs duty to both clients and nonclients in Cornwall has been subject to significant growth over the years. It has expanded to a total of 17 members across all offices from what was just one VAT specialist for the whole firm ten years ago.

Requirement for the team’s specialist advice is only set to rise, with the introduction of Making Tax Digital for VAT (MTDfV) coming into effect in the UK in April 2019. This will mean that the majority of business owners and individuals will be expected to keep their VAT records digitally. This is in addition to the VAT matters that will arise as a result of the impact that Brexit will have on businesses that trade with EC member states, as well as customs duty becoming a bigger issue.

As always, the specialist VAT team across the region will continue to provide help, advice and reassurance with compliance and efficiency reviews, training, and guidance across the firm’s client base.

Julie Towers, Head of VAT at PKF Francis Clark said: “It remains an exciting time for the firm. Our team has grown rapidly over recent years as we have become well known in the region for the strength of VAT service.

We are pleased to welcome Richard to the team, adding to the expertise and experience that we have and helping us to continue to deliver high levels of service to our clients in this complex and important field, especially in what is an uncertain time for UK businesses”.

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All employers know it is hard to find staff at the moment.

The British Chambers of Commerce recently surveyed 6,000 firms and found that problems with hiring were at near-record highs.

That means companies have to approach recruitment very differently than they did when there were millions unemployed. But there are ways in which employers can make themselves stand out to candidates.

“It is tough,” says Jason Gault, Managing Director of TeamJobs.

“But what I think companies need to do is start to concentrate on opportunity.

“The realisation for companies is that they have got to create an environment in their business so that the people they want will come and work for them, instead of looking for their competitor.”

You Cannot Hire The Old Way “Putting an advert out and waiting for a response is becoming a much smaller part of what we do,” says Jason Gault.

“We are becoming much more proactive. We are having to go out and find people and we are using social media to sell ourselves much more on a mobile device than we did even two or three years ago.”

Technical Manager Rob Bruce adds: “The old school recruitment processes are no longer worth going down.

“Engineers do not want to sit and write CVs. You have got to start putting in place systems such as practical trade testing.”

The days when employers could afford to let CVs sit on their desks for several days are also over, says Vicki Reeks, Industrial Manager for TeamJobs.

“We live in a society where everything is fast paced. It is right here, right now, everything’s at the click of a button and people lose momentum. You are only as good as your team and if you do not place a value on recruitment and attracting the quality of staff and retaining those you have got, you are always going to be recruiting.”

Be The Kind Of Employer People Want To Work For “You have got to sell the company rather than merely selling the position,” says Rob Bruce.

“If companies are not doing that, then eventually people are going to steer clear of them.

“We have had companies we have worked with in the past that were stuck in their procedures. For instance, if you needed to go off for a doctor’s appointment, you would have to book half a day off. If you worked overtime,

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you would only get paid for 40 hours — you did the overtime for the love of the business.

“That company over the last three years have changed things. They have implemented overtime, they have become flexible on working hours and it has become a better place to work.

“The people who work for you are selling the company at the end of the day. You can broadcast the company virtues and fancy websites, but that is not going to potentially sell your business. It is word of mouth. The people that are working there, are going to sell it.”

Even TeamJobs has taken this journey, Jason Gault says. “Ten years ago, I was very anti-part time working.

Ninety per cent of our workforce are female. We have now got some very successful part-time supermums working within our business. I think there are still businesses out there that are very rigid, they don’t give much but they want the world back in return.”

Michelle Mitchell, TeamJobs’ Operations Manager, adds: “People want to feel valued and it is not always financial. It could be other things that the company could offer long-term or the candidate can offer to the company. What can you bring to the table that is going to benefit the other party, and not necessarily just tick all the boxes on a job spec?”

Approach Things Differently Some businesses need to plan on the basis that skills will be scarce, Jason Gault says.

“If you are a company that still relies heavily on a precision engineering workforce, that is a shrinking workforce,” he says.

“If you are planning the next 10 years on skilled CNC turners or millers, the clever companies are investing in machinery so they manage to de-skill those roles. Whether we like that or not, that is the reality we are in.

“We have just won a contract with a client who says they don’t recruit trying to find a fully skilled end product.

They try and find people that are half way there and they train the rest.”

Be Good To People For all the changes in the jobs market, an old-fashioned attention to treating people well is all-important.

“Recruitment is a people business.

We can all get tied down with emails and being social but it is actually bringing it back to grass roots and dealing with people as you would want to be treated,” says Vicki Reeks.

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“One of the questions on our application pack is ‘What’s the most important thing to you about your next role?’

“Whereas most people would have said a couple of years ago it is all about money, now the focus is how they are made to feel, it is about being part of a team, being valued, being recognised.

“I think companies are recognising that and they are working harder to maintain their staff to ensure they keep the skills and the talent.”

Work With Your Recruitment Consultants “Many companies see recruitment consultancies as a CV-sifting service.

We always work to add value, work alongside other businesses, and we will always be honest with them.” says Jason Gault.

Rob Bruce adds: “A lot of clients think ‘I don’t have time’ but they are in serious need for staff. If we can educate them to work with us, give us the time so we can understand the business, understand the process and let us take that pressure off them, we can speed up the process.”

Jason Gault says this can mean taking a second look at candidates who might not have the ideal qualifications. “We say ‘On paper, this person doesn’t look amazing’ but there is that trust. We can often help get people into the business and they will say ‘Yes, this person is really, really good’.”

Let’s Bring To A Close Times may be challenging, but forging trusted relationships between employer and consultant can make all the difference.

Things are different today than the way the world once was. Hiring staff presents challenges for everyone.

Hiring has been tough for years, that is why there are companies such as TeamJobs, who stand the test of time.

There is no silver bullet with a solution to all the recruitment challenges, but the world does not have to be a dark place where companies have to figure out the answers by themselves. @DorsetChamber

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MAKING TAX DIGITAL BY PKF FRANCIS CLARK Tuesday 12th February 2019 Paul Buck of Starlight Corporate Services Ltd, Sue Buck of Starlight Corporate Services Ltd and Jessica Tubbs of PKF Francis Clark

Aaron Lawes of PKF Francis Clark, Joanne Edwards of PKF Francis Clark, Kathryn Jenkins of PKF Francis Clark and James Suswain of PKF Francis Clark

Mike Isaacs of NatWest Bank Plc and Tracey Jones of Meridian Environmental Limited

Victoria Warren of Beales Electrical Contracting Services Limited and Binny Hailes of Stonehaven Holdings Ltd

Robert King of Tower Supplies, Nigel Sharland of Portman Stone Limited and Stephen Griffiths of Portman Stone Limited

Andy Garaway of Alternative Route Vehicle Leasing, Christine Brewer of Spherea Test & Services Limited and Steve Bulley of Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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Business Breakfast Date: 20th March 2019 | 0730-1000 Venue: Neo Restaurant Price (+VAT): Members £15, Non-members £25

An Introduction to Export Operations Date: 5th March 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00

April Networking Lunch Date: 10th April 2019 Venue: Captains Club | 1200-1430 Price (+VAT): Member £29.17, Non-member £37.50 Simply Networking Date: 25th April 2019 | 0800-0930 Venue: Westover Lexus Price (+VAT): Free

May Networking Lunch Date: Thursday 16th May | 1200-1430 Venue: Dudsbury Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £29.17, Non-member £37.50

For all event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Vicki Hailes on 01202 714802.

How to complete your export documents Date: 12th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Members £25.00, Non-Members £50.00 How to Complete Export Customs Entries Date: 14th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Members £280.00, Non-Members £350.00 Brexit impact on EU trade Date: 19th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Members Free of charge, Non-Members £25.00 Exporters Forum Date: 22nd March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Free of charge

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Strategic goods and export licences Date: 26th March 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Members £25.00, Non-Members £50.00

April Exporters Forum Date: 16th April 2019 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Price (+VAT): Free of charge Strategic goods and export licences Date: 24th April 2019 Venue: Poole Price (+VAT): Members £25.00, Non-Members £50.00 Export - Understanding the Paperwork Date: 25th April 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00 Import procedures Date: 26th April 2019 Venue: Bulbury Woods Golf Club Price (+VAT): Members £281.25, Non-Members £375.00

Members Training Academy WEBINAR: Beginners Guide to Data Protection Compliance (GDPR) Date: 21st March 2019 Contact: 07713 586610 Venue: Online Webinar Price: Member £120, Non-member £150 Cyber Security: What you and your business really needs to know Date: 26th March 2019 Contact: 07483 046087 Venue: Dorset Chamber House Innovation rewarded Date: 28th March 2019 Contact: 077326 27085 Venue: Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry #AskTheExpert: How to succeed as an Amazon seller Date: 29th March 2019 Contact: 08007 560811 Venue: The Enterprise Hub New Beginnings Workshop Date: 5th April 2019 Contact: 01202 339028 Venue: Hotel du Vin Webinar: Data Protection & Privacy for Digital Marketers Date: 16th April 2019 Contact: 07833 297193 Venue: Online Webinar Mental Health First Aid England/ 2 day course Date: 25th April 2019 Contact: 08003 891314 Venue: 13c Riverside Park 53

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Albert Goodman Leanne House 6 Avon Close WEYMOUTH Dorset DT4 9UX 01305 722458 www.albertgoodman.co.uk

Anne Evans - Artist 175 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DQ 07748 656093 www.annevans.co.uk

Certius Professional Services Limited 30 Guild House 70-74 Norwich Avenue West Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6AW 0800 6890794 www.certius.co.uk Filer Knapper Chartered Accountants 10 Bridge Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1EF 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Frost and Company Suite A Paceycombe House Paceycombe Way Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WB 01202 840225 www.frostandcompany.co.uk Grant Sellers Chartered Accountants Bank Court Manor Road Verwood Dorset BH31 6DY 01202 824500 www.grantsellers.co.uk Hill Osborne Tower House Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2JH 01202 678555 www.hill-osborne.co.uk Hixsons Business Enablers 24 Cecil Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9EJ 01202 520010 www.hixsons.co.uk Inspire Professional Services 37 Commercial Road Poole Dorset H14 0HU 01202717867 www.inspireaccountants.co.uk Mazars LLP 5th Floor Merck House Seldown Lane Poole Dorset BH15 1TW 01202 680777 www.mazars.co.uk

Audio Visual Equipment Bournemouth Sony Centre 18 Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BY 01202 292802 www.centresdirect.co.uk/ bournemouthsonycentre Quad Vision Ltd Unit C17 Arena Business Centre 9 Nimrod Way Wimborne Dorset BH21 7WH 01202 862325 www.quadvision.co.uk

Aviation Bournemouth Airport Hurn Christchurch Dorset BH23 6SE 01202 364114 www.bournemouthairport.com Cobham plc Brook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2BJ 01202 882020 www.cobham.com DAeCO Unit 9 Benridge Business Park Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7BD 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk Think Research Suite 3 Branksome Park House Branksome Business Park Bourne Valley Road Poole Dorset BH12 1ED 01202 765 654 http://think.aero

Banking HSBC 2nd Floor HSBC House Mitchell Way Southampton International Airport Southampton Hampshire SO18 2XU 07920 081917 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk

Ookkee Studio 5 18 Mannings Heath Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NQ 01202 283214 www.ookkee.co.uk

Branding & Design

Hantec Systems - Business Improvement Specialists Upper Market Street Eastleigh Hampshire SO50 9FD 023 8166 1995 www.hantec.co.uk

Business Associations

Here to There | Business Coaching & Marketing Consultants 32 Lonnen Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7AX 07786 918192/07989 41705 www.heretothere.me.uk

Bournemouth Property Association c/o Frettens LLP The Saxon Centre 11 Bargates Christchurch Dorset BH23 1PZ 01202 786151 www.bpa-online.co.uk

Icon Business Solutions 17 Gladstone Road Poole Dorset BH12 2LY 07467 952352 www.iconbusinesssolutions.com

Poole Business Improvement District (BID) Poole Bid Ltd 3 Winchester Place North Street POOLE Dorset BH15 1NX 01202 308800 www.poolebid.com

insight6 The Parsonage Wilsford Amesbury Salisbury Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 7BL 07887 554898 insight6.com

Creative Coup The Echo 18 Albert Rd Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1BZ 02085 793737www.creativecoup.co.uk

Wimborne BID Allendale House Hanham Road Wimborne Minster Dorset BH21 1AS 01202 888992 www.wimborne.info

Business Coaching/ Consultancy Action Coach Tarrant Side Tarrant Monkton Dorset DT11 8RX 07590 673704 www.Actioncoach.co.uk/SimonRigby Amanda J Green Ltd 7 Avenue Road Walkford Christchurch Dorset BH23 5QH 07976 613553 www.ajgleadership.com AMS Ltd Unit 6, St Stephens Court 15-17 St Stephens Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6LA 01202 652070 www.ams-ltd.com

Intelligent Land The Studio Ferndown Forest Golf Club Forest Links Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9PH 01202 570471 www.intel-land.com J R L Coaching and Consulting 29 Sandykeld 26 Manor Rd Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3EZ 07795 202982 www.jrlcoaching.co.uk KIMCO 6 Wimborne Road Walford Walford Bridge Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NN 01202 888549 Koble - Connecting Sales and Marketing Teams 92 Kimberley Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5B2 07850 352160 www.thisiskoble.co.uk

Aspirin Business Solutions 74 Fontmell Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8NP 01202 801187 www.aspirinbusiness.com

J.P.Morgan Chaseside Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DA 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com

Mmm Thoughtful Business 18 High West Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1VW 07879 400072 www.mmmthoughtfulbusiness.com

Bidbetter Ltd 11 Woodside Road Poole Dorset BH14 9JH 07944 847014/ 01202 237506 www.bid-better.co.uk

PKF Francis Clark Towngate House 2-8 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PW 01202 663600 www.francisclark.co.uk

Lloyds Banking Group 1st Floor 3 Town Quay Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AQ 02380 718324 www.lloydsbankinggroup.co.uk

Pidela Consulting Ltd 1 The Green Tolpuddle Dorchester Dorset DT2 7EX 07866 360334 www.pidela.co.uk Pt Learning & Development 133 Middlehill Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2HL 01202 981293 www.ptlearning.co.uk

Saffery Champness Midland House 2 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5QY 01202 204744 www.saffery.com

NatWest Bank Plc Ground Floor Link House 25 West Street Poole Dorset BH15 1LD 01202 355831 www.natwest.com

Boardroom Evolution Limited Lytchett House 13 Freeland Park Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers Poole Dorset BH16 6FA 07477 013299 www.boardroomevolution.com

Schofields Chartered Accountants 6th Floor, Dean Park House Dean Park Crescent Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1HP 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk

Santander Corporate Banking Santander Corporate Centre 43-45 Commercial Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5RH 05511 440251 www.santandercb.co.uk

Smith and Williamson Southampton Cumberland House 15-17 Cumberland Place Southampton Hampshire SO15 2BG 023 8082 7600 www.smithandwilliamson.com

Bars & Restaurants

Morris Lane 31-33 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 01202 715950 www.morrislane.co.uk Newton Magnus Ltd Arrowsmith Court Station Approach Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AT 01202 697611 www.newtonmagnus.com

Tragor Ltd Isis Business Centre Sovereign Business Park 48 Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3TB 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk Ward Goodman Chartered Accountants 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SF 01202 875900 www.wardgoodman.co.uk

Air Conditioning Meridian Air Conditioning 529 Ringwood Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9AQ 01202 582286 www.meridianaircon.co.uk

Architects ECA Second Floor, 14 High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1BP 01202 675152 www.eca-p.com Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd Unit J1 The Fulcrum Business Park Wantage Way Mannings Heath Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk QP Architecture 25a High Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1AB

01202 484642 www.qparchitecture.com Western Design Architects 12 The Granary Hinton Business Park Tarrant Hinton Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8JF 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com

Banque & Bohem 39 Poole Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5PW 01202 381769 www.banqueandbohem.co.uk Brewhouse & Kitchen Micro Brewery and Pub 152-154 Commercial Rd Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5LU 01202 055209 www.brewhouseandkitchen.com Mai Tai 16-18 Bournemouth Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0ES 01202 733881 www.maitaicocktailbar.com Revolution Bars 163 167 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1JU 01202 232132 www.revolution-bars.co.uk/bar/ bournemouth/ Rick Stein 10-14 Banks Road Sandbanks Poole Dorset BH13 7QB 01202 283000 www.rickstein.com The Cliff 6 Ravine Road Canford Cliffs Poole Dorset BH13 7HX 01202 492921 www.thecliffcanfordcliffs.co.uk Westbeach 23 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 587785 www.west-beach.co.uk

Bookkeeping and Payroll CrystalPoint Accountancy Ltd 436-438 Ashley Road Poole Dorset BH14 0AA 01202 878688 www.crystalpointaccountancy.com Milburn Finance 41A Coronation Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH9 1TW 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com

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Brian G Ford FCA 9 St Ives Park Ashley Heath Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2JX 01425 472749

Quay Development Coaching 64 Tarn Drive Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7DQ 01202 690415 www.quaydevelopmentcoaching.com

Business Coaching Dorset Ltd 1a Spencer Road Poole Dorset BH13 7ET 07590673704 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk

Road To Results C/O Dorset Chamber Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 077306 20073 www.roadtoresults.com

Business Doctors 67 Porchester Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JX 07469937793 www.businessdoctors.co.uk/david-jeans

Sam Howell Consultancy Ltd 307-315 Holdenhurst Rd Bpurnemouth Dorset BH8 8BX 01202 978975 http://sam-howell.co.uk

Carlton Academy Abchurch Chambers 24st Peters Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2LN 01202 028014 carlton.academy

Sheridan Lake Associates 8 Inveravon Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3NU 07831 310613 www.coachingmentoring.co.uk

CentreVR Limited Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1EP 01202 372372 www.centrevr.co.uk

The Arts Development Company The Little Keep Barrack Road Dorchester Dorset DT11SQ 01305 224901 www.theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk

DELTA Group 106 Dunyeats Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AN 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk

Transitions Life Coaching 38 Avon Castle Drive Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2BB 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk

Dominic Brittain & Associates Stapleford Farm Green Lane Hooke Dorset DT8 3PB 07901398087 www.dominic-brittain-associates.com Dorset Business Mentoring Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7JF 01202 607 530 dormen.org.uk Dorset Growth Hub Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 01202 607541 www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk

Trisha Lewis Communication Coaching Danes Court Stourwood Ave Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3PN 01202 243139 www.trishalewis.com Wessex Ventures Limited Penngrove House 38 Dudbury Avenue Ferndown Dorset BH22 8DU 07768 703809 www.wessexventures.com

E-Tel Express (UK) Kingsland House 514 Wimborne Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9NG 01202 874156 www.e-telexpress.com

Business Recovery & Insolvency

G W A Hunters Moon Warren Drive Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2AS 01425 489533 Gormley Green Group C/O Dorset Chamber of Commerce Acorn Office Park Ling Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 07912652240 www.helengormley.co.uk

Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group Enterprise House Ocean Village Southampton Hampshire SO14 3XB 02382 022900 www.lcbsg.co.uk TRI Group Avalon 26-32 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EZ 07947 276222

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Business Support Delivery Partners

Catering & Catering Equipment

YTKO The Enterprise Hub 63 Darracott Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2AY 0800 756 0811 www.getsetforgrowth.com/east-dorset

Beales Gourmet at The Italian Villa Compton Acres 164 Canford Cliffs Road Poole Dorset BH13 7ES 01202 700992/01202 816074 www.bealesgourmet.com/www.the-italianvilla.co.uk

Business Support Services BBX UK Unit 3 Churchill Court 33 Palmerston Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4HN 03333 661020 www.bbxuk.com BNI Dorset Ltd DHL Tradeteam Building Nutsey Lane Calmore Industrial Est Totton Hampshire SO40 3NB 07887 553242 www.bnidorset.co.uk Bournemouth Coastal BID Ltd 1st Floor Burlington House St Peters Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2HZ 01202 291200 www.coastalbid.co.uk Business Consultant CEO 13 Churchill Way Wimborne Dorset BH21 2RU 078108 84203 Contemporary PA C/O Dorset Chamber Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 01305 470021/07500 833602 www.thecontemporarypa.co.uk Dorset Business Angels 96 Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3JU 01202 706 975 www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk Echo-U South Limited Telephone House 18 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NE 01202 355553 www.echo-u.co.uk Eskimo Epos The Old Dairy Parley Greenlane Parley Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BB 01202 477111 www.eskimoepos.com Evolve 37 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 07737325514 evolvemembers.com Flavourfy Digital 48 Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers Dorset BH16 6DS 07833297193 www.flavourfydigital.co.uk Flexible Project Management 87 Clarendon Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 9HT 07710 454065 www.flexiblepm.co.uk Gradient (Europe) Ltd 13 Copsewood Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9NG 07595264368 www.gradient.uk.com IMSM - ISO Specialists 79 East Morden Wareham Dorset BH20 7DL 07823 332895 www.imsm.com Kirks Insolvency Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 01202 606400 www.kirks.co.uk Law Point Platinum House 23 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk Security and Fraud Experts (SAFE) Yeatman Hospital Hospital Lane Sherbourne Dorset DT9 3JU 01305 361199 www.securityandfraudexperts.org.uk The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd Chamber House Acorn Office Park Ling Road Tower Park Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk We Write Bids 17 Sancreed Road Poole Dorset BH12 4DZ 01202 385585 www.wewritebids.co.uk

Car Parking Britannia Parking Group LTD 7th Floor County Gates House 300 Poole Road Poole Dorset BH12 1AZ 01202 555888 www. britpark.com

Care Homes Carehome Bed Finder First Floor 5 Trinity House 161 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1JW 01202 233463 www.carehomebedfinder.co.uk

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Comax Ltd Yeoman Road Forest Gate Business Park Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3FA 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com Guarantee Laundries Ltd 2 Pinesway Station Road Stalbridge Dorset DT10 2RN 01935 812118 www.guarantee-laundries.co.uk Hospitality Hire Ltd The Glenmore Centre Unit 23 Fancy Road Poole Dorset BH12 4FB 01202612336 Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services 23 Wincombe Business Park Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 9QJ 01747 851585 www.stalbridge-linen.com Molecular Magic Creative Catering 8 Richmond Wood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9DH 07845 646204 www.molecularmagic.co Signature Catering Moors Valley Country Park Horton Road Ashley Heath Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2ET 01425 477665 www.signaturecateringco.co.uk

Chamber of Commerce BCTC 639 Wimborne Road 26-32 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2AR 07710670466 www.bournemouthchamber.org.uk Broadstone Chamber of Trade and Commerce The Broadway Broadstone Dorset BH18 8DP 07432649445 www.broadstonevillage.co.uk Dorchester Chamber for Business PO Box 7388 Dorchester Dorset DT1 9FJ 01305 360293 www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber House Acorn Office Park Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 714800 www.dcci.co.uk Ferndown Chamber of Commerce 53 Casterbridge Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8LJ 01202 912182 www. ferndownchamber.org.uk Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC) C/o Natures Treasures 15a High Street Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8JS 01747 853957 www.shaftesburybusiness.co.uk Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce C/O Hunts Accountants The Old Pump House Oborne Road Sherbourne Dorset DT9 3RX 07594 805013 sherbornechamber.co.uk Somerset Chamber of Commerce & Industry Equity House Blackbrook Park Avenue Blackbrook Business Park Taunton Somerset TA1 2PX 01823 444924 www.somerset-chamber.co.uk

BCHA St Swithuns House 21 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NS 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk

SafeWise Unit 1 Roundways Elliott Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8JJ 01202 591330 www.safewise.org

Bournemouth Hospital Charity Castlelane East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DS 01202 704060 www.bournemouthhospitalcharity.org

Talbot Village Trust 5 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2NL 01202 338551 www.talbotvillagetrust.org

Care South 39 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk Citizens Advice Bournemouth and Poole West Wing Town Hall Bourne Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6DX 01202 290967 www.bournemouthcab.co.uk Diverse Abilities Plus Unit C Acorn Business Park Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202718266 www.diverseabilitiesplus.org.uk Dorset Community Foundation The Spire High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1DF 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org Dorset Mind 3 Stratfield Saye 20-22 Wellington Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JN 01202 315329 www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre PO BOX 7697 Poole Dorset BH159GN 01202 308840 www.dorsetrapecrisis.org Dorset Reclaim 85 Stanley Road Springbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4SD 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk Dorset Wildlife Trust Brooklands Farm Forston Dorchester Dorset DT2 7A 01305 264620 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Education Development Trust 1580 Parkway Solent Business Park Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 7AG 01329 559170 www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com Faithworks Wessex Heron Court Road Winton Bournemouth Dorset BH9 1DE 01202 429037 www.faithworkswessex.org.uk Help and Care Pokesdown Centre 896 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DL 0300 111 3303 www.helpandcare.org.uk Julia’s House Barclays House 1 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BB 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org Lighthouse Poole 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Livability Holton Lee East Holton Holton Heath Nr Wareham Poole Dorset BH16 6JN 07834 176827 www.livability.org.uk Margaret Green Animal Rescue Church Knowle Rescue and Visitor Centre Church Knowle Wareham Dorset BH20 5NQ 01929 477070 www.margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk Marie Curie 101 North Road St Andrews Bristol Avon BS6 5AQ 01179 420429 www. mariecurie.org.uk Pavilion Dance South West Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk

Swanage & District Chamber of Trade 12 Bon Accord Road Swanage Dorset BH19 2DS 07966 46297 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk

Pivotal Housing Association C J House 9 Central Business Park Southcote Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3SJ 01202 306070 www.pivotalhomesgroup.com

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce C/O Albert Goodman Leanne House East Wing Ground floor 6 Avon Close Weymouth Dorset DT4 9UX 01305 774629 www.wpchamber.co.uk

Poole CVS Beach House 28-30 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BU 01202 682046 www.poolecvs.org.uk

Charities Ansbury 3 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1SH 01202 677557 www.ansbury.co.uk Autism Wessex 22 Bargates Christchurch Dorset BH23 1QL 01202 483360 www.autismwessex.org.uk

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Poole Hospital Charity Longfleet Road Poole Dorset BH15 2JB 01202 448449 www.poolehospitalcharity.co.uk Prama Foundation Moran House 1 Holes Bay Park Stert Ave West Poole Dorset BH15 2AA 01202 207300 www.pramafoundation.org.uk Rotary Wessex C/O DG Rotary Wessex 2016/17 Chris Slocock The Old Church House 5 Mill Lane Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JQ 01202 882277 www.rotary.org

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The Dorset Childrens Foundation 695-696 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6AF 01202 390011 www.thedcf.org The Fletcher Foundation 101 Victoria Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HU 01202 873271 www.thefletcherfoundation.org.uk The Grove Hotel Bournemouth 2 Grove Road East Cliffe Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3AU 01202 552233 www.thegrovebournemouth.co.uk Wessex Heartbeat PO Box 270 Southampton General Hospital Southampton Hampshire SO16 6GE 02380 706095 www.heartbeat.co.uk Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association Mount Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3QE 01823 250110 www.wessex-rfca.org.uk YMCA Bournemouth 56 Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BS 01202 290451 www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk Youth Cancer Trust Tracy Ann House 5 Studland Road Alum Chine Bournemouth Dorset BH4 8HZ 01202 763591 www.youthcancertrust.org

Cinema ODEON Business Exeter Cres Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5AU 02077 661895 www.odeonevents.co.uk

Cleaning Services AMS Cleaning Ltd 18 Twin Oaks Close Broadstone Dorset BH18 8JF 01202 600611 www.amsclean.co.uk Domestic Angels 15 Burleigh Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5DZ 01202 267350 www.domestic-angels.com Dorset Commercial Cleaning Unit 21 Albany Park Cabot Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7BX 01202 986700 www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com Supreme Exterior Clean Ltd Barrons Road Bearwood Dorset Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9RP 01202 035713 www.supremeexteriorclean.co.uk

Construction & Surveyors Acheson Construction Ltd Unit 2A Railway Triangle Industrial Estate Dorchester Dorset DT1 2PJ 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com Align Property Consultants Limited Arena Business Centre (E2) Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FP 01202 695777 www.align.co.uk Baqus Construction & Property Consultancy Platinum House 23 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 204888 www.baqus.co.uk Bennington Green Ltd The Pagoda 30 Avenue Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5SL 01202 766584 www.benningtongreen.co.uk Building Options Ltd Suite 4 Business Centre Store & Secure House Yeomans Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BL 01202 798428 www.buildingoptions.co.uk CI Projects - Commercial & Industrial Project Managment Basepoint 1 Winnall Valley Road Winchester Hampshire SO23 0LD 01962 832622 www.ci-p.co.uk Colmar Construction Construction (Poole) Ltd Suite 2 Hamilton Court 1-3 Alum Chine Road Westbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH4 8DT 01202 611211 www.colmarpoole.com

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Cowling and West The White House 170 Magna Road Canford Magna Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AP 01202 558262 www.cowlingandwest.co.uk Drew Construction Group 11-15 Station Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6HN 01425 614546 www.drewconstruction.co.uk Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd 7 Arrowsmith Court Station Approach Broadstone Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AX 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com Graham Garner & Partners Ltd Arrowsmith Court 10 Station Approach Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AX 01202 697341 www.ggpl.co.uk Greendale Construction Ltd Unit 6, Old Generator House Bourne Valley Rd Parkstone Poole Dorset BH12 1DZ 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com Mata Construction 1 Princess Court Princess Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9JG 01202 403133 www.mata-construction.co.uk MC Plan and Site Services Ltd Suite 6 Stanley House 3 Fleets Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3AJ 01202 744966 www.mcplanandsiteservices.co.uk MEH Construction Management Ltd The Yard Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7BL 01202 766732 www.meh-construction.co.uk Morgan Sindall 8 St Stephens Court 15-17 St Stephens Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6LA 07970 400508 www.morgansindall.com Sherborne Holdings Ltd 45 Ashley Road Boscombe Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4LG 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd Units 19/21 Bailie Gate Industrial Estate Sturminster Marshall Dorset BH21 4DB 01258 858028 www.siteright.net Spetisbury Construction Ltd Bytheway Leigh Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2BY 01202 856685 www.spetisburyconstruction.co.uk T A Colbourne Ltd Unit A The Outlook Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4PY 01202 716516 www.tacolbourne.co.uk

Corporate Gifts & Clothing

Digital Agencies Onefeed - Google Shopping Experts Smiths News Yeomans Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BJ 01202 914393 www.onefeed.co.uk

Display & Storage Suppliers Shopfitting Warehouse 11/13 Bridge Street Bailie Gate Industrial Estate Sturminster Marshall Wimborne Dorset BH21 4DB 01258 859900 www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk

Distribution Clarendon Specialty Fasteners 2 Lydiard Fields Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8UB 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com De Monchy Aromatics Ltd Blackhill Road Holton Heath Industrial Park Poole Dorset BH16 6LS 01202 620888 Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd. 10 Holton Road Holton Heath Ind. Est. Poole Dorset BH16 6LT 08453899462 www.fireboy-xintex.com Kong Company Ltd 7 High Post Business Park Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6AT 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com Riverside Aromatics Ltd 16 Slader Business Park Witney Road Poole Dorset BH17 0GP 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com

Education Arts University Bournemouth Wallisdown Poole Dorset BH12 5HH 01202 533011 www.aub.ac.uk Bluestone College B15 Arena Business Centre Ferndown Dorset BH21 7UH 01202 618355 www.bluestone.ac.uk Bournemouth and Poole College North Road Poole Dorset BH14 0LS 01202 205205 www.thecollege.co.uk Bournemouth University OVC 5th Floor Poole House Talbot Campus Poole Dorset BH14 2BB 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/business-services

4Couture.com D7 Arena Business Centre 9 Nimrod Way Ferndown Dorset BH21 7WH 0845 226 0880 www.4couture.com

Bright Scholar (BCS) Management Limited College Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2DY 01202 423266 / 436578 www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk

Wessex Trophies Limited 13H Moor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AZ 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk

French Matters C/O Dorset Chamber of Commerce Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 423318 www.frenchmatters.net

Couriers & Freight Forwarding

Hooke Court Limited Hooke Beaminster Dorset DT8 3NX 01308 862260 www.hookecourt.co.uk

AOG Worldwide Ltd Unit 6 Building 446 Western Business Park Bournemouth Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NW 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk

Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd (KME) Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PY 01305 215000 www.kmc.ac.uk

InXpress 408 Wimborne Road East Ferndown Dorset BH22 9ND 01202 877659 www.inxpress.com

Skills and Learning Bournemouth Dorset and Poole The Oakdale Centre Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 3DL 01202 262300 www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk

Kuehne & Nagel Ltd 1 Roundwood Avenue Stockley Park Uxbridge Middlesex UB11 1FG 0115 943 8000 www.home.kuehne-nagel.com

Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace Southampton Hampshire SO14 0YN 02382 013291 www.solent.ac.uk

Schenker Ltd Unit 3 Vantage Way Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 862150 www.schenker.com

The Bournemouth English Book Centre 4 Albion Close Poole Dorset BH12 3LL 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk

Day Nurseries

Electrical Services

Tops Day Nurseries 744 Christchuch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6BZ 01202 551553 www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk

Defence ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK LTD Dorset Innovation Park Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester Dorset DT2 8ZB 01305 212400 www.atlas-elektronik.com

Drewlec Electrical Services 865 Ringwood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8LW 01202 575757 www.drewittgroup.co.uk Future Electrical Supplies Ltd Unit 7 & 8 Yeomans Industrial Park Yeomans Way Bournemout Dorset BH8 0BJ 01202 512122 www.futureelectricalsupplies. com/account-form

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GF Electrical Ltd Unit 22 Glenmore Business Park Blackhill Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NL 01202 259884 www.gfelectrical.co.uk

Smiths Metal Centres Ltd Unit 2 Manitou Business Complex Blackmoor Road Ebblake Industrial Estate Verwood Dorset BH31 6BB 01202 893755 www.smithmetal.com

led-Zip 1312-1314 Wimborne Road Northbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH10 7AL 01202 577400 www.led-zip.co.uk

Spherea Test & Services Limited Building 400 Aviation Business Park Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NW 01202 872800 www.spherea.com

Purewell Electrical Unit 14 Wilverley Rd Business Park Bournemouth Dorset BH23 3RU 01202 484411 www.purewell.co.uk

Energy Efficiency Services iSupply Energy Richmond House Richmond Hill Keeble Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6EZ 01202 209483 www. isupplyenergy.co.uk Thermal & Acoustic Solutions 6 The Saxon centre Fountain Way Christchurch Dorset BH23 1QN 01202 487463 www.thermalacoustics.co.uk Utility Point Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 07415 134955 www.utilitypoint.co.uk

Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd 3 Old Barn Farm Road Woolsbridge Industrial Estate Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6SP 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd Fleets Point Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3SS 01202689022 www.agiltd.co.uk Aish Technologies Ltd Aish House Broom Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NL 01202 307007 www.aishtechnologies.com Aviation & Defence Spares Unit 3 Branksome Business Park Bourne Valley Road Poole Dorset BH12 1DW 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd Ordnance House Blackhill Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6LW 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk DB Engineering (Dorset) Limited 23a Dawkins Road Poole Dorset BH15 4JY 01202 678497 Diverse Precision Engineering Unit 4 Sterte Industrial Estate, 145 Sterte Road Poole Dorset BH15 2AF 01202 674944 www.diverseprecisionengineering.co.uk Downhole Tools International Ltd 2 Allens Lane Poole Dorset BH16 5DA 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com G K D Technik Ltd 17 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7PE 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com iec Ltd 41 Harwell Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0BD 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk IS-Rayfast Ltd 2 Lydiard Fields Swindon Wiltshire SN5 8UB 01793 43913 www.is-rayfast.com Lab21 Healthcare Ltd Unit 29 Dreadnought Trading Estate Bridport Dorset DT6 5BU 01308 421829 www.lab21.com LC Precision Engineering Ltd Unit 3 McKay Close Lynch Lane Industrial Estate Weymouth Dorset DT4 9DN 01305 775305 www.lcprecision.co.uk Littlemore Scientific Engineering Gutchpool Farm Gillingham Dorset SP8 5QP 01747 835550 www.elsec.co.uk Modulift UK Limited 11 New Fields Business Park Stinsford Road Poole Dorset BH17 0NF 01202 621511 www.modulift.co.uk Moore International Unit 6 Upton Industrial Estate Factory Road Poole Dorset BH16 5SL 01202 623 393 www.mooreinternational.co.uk REIDsteel 3 Reid Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BT 01202483333 www.reidsteel.com S A F I LTD 35 Holton Road Holton Heath Trading Park Poole Dorset BH16 6LT 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com

Tides Marine International Ltd Unit 5 Birch Copse Technology Road Poole Dorset BH17 7FH 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Tods Defence Ltd Slidcroft Works Wide Street Portland Dorset DT5 2JP 01305 820345 www.tods.co.uk Ultra Electronics - GBS Innovation House Lancaster Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SQ 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com Vent Mechanical Unit 16c Chalwyn Ind Estate Poole Dorset BH12 4PE 01202 744958 www.vent.co.uk West Pharmaservices Ltd Collingwood Road Gundrymoor Trading Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 6QQ 01202870890 www. westpharmaservices.co.uk

Event Management & Equipment BH Live Bournemouth International Centre Exeter Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5BH 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk Bournemouth Sevens Ltd Suite 6 Coy Pond Business Park Ingworth Road Poole Dorset 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com BH12 1JYBrighter Productions Ltd Unit 1 33 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7PF 01202 737848 www.brighter-productions.com

Christchurch Food & Wine Festival C/o Captains Club Hotel & Spa Wick Ferry Christchurch Dorset BH23 1HU 07792 743383 www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk Innovative Hire Ltd Unit 11 Lion Works 543 Wallisdown Road Poole Dorset BH12 5AB 01202 941068 www.innovativehire.co.uk Marquee Elegance Units 8 & 9 St Patricks Industrial Estate Shillingstone Dorset DT11 0SA 07971 781848 www.marqueeelegance.com Sandpolo Ltd Round Hill Aldeburgh Suffolk IP15 5PG 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com Seventa Events Lionworks Building 543 Wallisdown Road Poole Dorset BH12 5AD 01202 237785 www.seventa.co.uk Venue & Destination Solutions - Event Services Room 2 Suite 5 Eastbrook House 40 East St Wimborne Dorset BH21 1DX 01722 323375 www.vds-uk.com

Facilities Management Candour 59 Hengistbury Rd Bournemouth Dorset BH6 4DJ 07766 397605/03330 115111 www.candourbusinessconsultancy.co.uk

Financial Services Apex CB Financial Planning Suite 2 Jellicoe House Station Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6HX 01202 622223 www.apexcb.com Archway Financial Solutions 17 Headlands Business Park Salisbury Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3PB 01425 600616 www.archwayfs.com Baggette Wealth Management Ltd 16 Hunters Crescent West Totton Sterte Avenue West Southampton Hampshire SO40 7FA 07876565297 www.baggette.co.uk BKB Accountants Vista Place Coy Pond Business Park Ingworth Road Poole Dorset BH12 1JY 01202 950527 www.bkbaccountants.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd 7 Vista Place Coy Pond Business Park Ingworth Road Poole Dorset BH12 1JY 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk Business Cash Enabler Flat 7 Clifton Lodge 5 St Anthony’s Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6PB 07732627085 www.businesscashenabler.co.uk Clark Financial Services 235 Fairmile Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 2LQ 01202 486888 www.clarkfs.co.uk Creditplus Waterloo House Fleets Corner Nuffield Road Poole Dorset BH17 0HL 01202 684898 www.creditplus.co.uk First Capital Finance Ltd Capital House 1084-1086 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DT 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk GPFM Financial Planners Acorn Office Park Ling Road Tower Park Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 07702 215986 www.gpfm.co.uk Greenfields Financial Management Ltd Greenfields Farm Loop Farm Lane Lytchett Matravers Poole Dorset BH16 6BU 01258 857101 www.greenfields.biz Homeline Mortgages Ltd 4 Beta Centre,

262 Ringwood Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0RS www.homelinemortgages.co.uk Ideal Financial Solutions 50a Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3SY 01202 916488 www.idealfinancialsolutions.co.uk Investec Wealth & Investment Limited Midland House 2 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5QY 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.co.uk Laybourne 7 Haven Road Canford Cliffs Poole Dorset BH13 7LE 01202 801860 www.laybourne.co.uk Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited 41 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0HU 01202 714800 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk Moneycorp 100 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW3 1ER 020 7828 7000 www.moneycorp.com Norris Wealth Management C/O Dorset Chamber POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 07503 505255 www.marcnorris.co.uk SG Financial Ltd 193 Sandbanks Road Lilliput Poole Dorset BH14 8EJ 07775 710551 Smart Finances 46-52 Brownsea View Avenue Poole Dorset Bh14 8LQ +447970624062 www.smartfinancial.co.uk Smith Hobbs Wealth Management Ltd 389 Ringwood Road Poole Dorset Dorset BH12 4LT 07545 310183 www.smithhobbswealth.co.uk Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners Suite 11, Branksome Park House Branksome Business Park Bourne Valley Road Poole Dorset BH12 1ED 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk

Y-Not Finance 53 Casterbridge Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8LJ 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk

Florists David Ragg Florists Ltd 17-19 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EH 01202 553318 www.davidraggflorist.com Ferndown Florist 101 Victoria Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9HU 01202 873271 www.ferndownflorist.co.uk

Food & Drink ABP Yetminster Chetnole Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 6HQ 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com BV Dairy Wincombe Lane Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8QD 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk Cherry Picked Hampers & Events Bar Milton Road Milborne St Andrew Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 OBL 01305 307107/07773 166661 www.cherrypickedhampers.co.uk Dorset Food & Drink C/o Kingston Maurward Dorchester Dorset DT2 8PY 01305 228217 www.dorsetfoodanddrink.org Hall & Woodhouse Ltd The Brewery Blandford St Mary Dorset DT11 9LS 01258 452141 www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk Hincknowle Fruit Farm Hincknowle Melplash Bridport Dorset DT6 3UG 01308 488765

DDC Dolphin Limited The Fulcrum Vantage Way Mannings Heath Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk

Norfolk Royale Hotel Richmond Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6EN 01202 551521 www.peelhotels.co.uk

Dorset Heart Clinic The Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DW 01202705454 www.dorsetheartclinic.co.uk

Oceana Hotels & Leisure Suncliff Hotel East Overcliff Drive Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3AG 01202 298350 www.oceanahotels.co.uk

Kestrel Medical Ltd Kestrel House 7 Moor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AZ 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com

RNLI West Quay Road Poole Dorset BH15 1HZ 0300 300 7654 www.rnli.org/college.

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital 67 Lansdowne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1RW 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com Wessex Academic Health Science Network Ltd Innovation Centre 2 Venture Road Chilworth Southampton Hampshire SO16 7NP 02382 020840 www.wessexahsn.org.uk Westfield Health Westfield House 60 Charter Row Sheffield South Yorkshire S1 3FZ 07917 788047 www.westfieldhealth.com/chamber

Health & Safety Immerse Medical Office 1 Weighbridge House Bay Hog Lane Poole Dorset BH15 1JF 01202 800211 www.immersemedicaltraining.co.uk

Holiday Parks

Hoburne Ltd 10 Hoburne Lane Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 4HP 01425 277661 www.hoburne.com

Table Mates Unit 1 163 Stourvale Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5HQ 01202 434 555 www.bringbacklunch.co.uk

Rockley Park (Bourne Leisure) Napier Road Hamworthy Poole Dorset BH15 4LZ 01202 680691 www.rockleypark.co.uk

The Jordans & Ryvita Company Peverell Avenue East Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3WE 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk

West Dorset Leisure Holidays Highlands End Holiday Park Eype Bridport Dorset DT6 6AR 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk

Funeral Services & Directors

Hotels & Conferencing

F C Douch & Son (Funerals) 7 Leigh Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AB 01202 882936 www.fcdouch.co.uk

Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel 105 St. Michael’s Road West Cliff Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5DU 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk

Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd Somerleigh Court Funeral Home 38 Rowlands Hill Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AW 01202 882134

Bournemouth University International College 51-65 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8GN 01202 068690

Furniture

Captains Club Hotel Wick Ferry Wick Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 1HU 01202 475111 www.captainsclubhotel.com

Custom Creations Unit 1 Enterprise Park Blackmoor Road Verwood Dorset BH31 6YS 01202 823231 www.customcreations.furniture

G P & J Baker Limited 6 Stinsford Road Poole Dorset BH17 0SW 01202 266999 www.gpjbaker.com

The Wilcox Young Partnership 3 Cedar Park Cobham Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SB 07895 062257/01202 331679 www.millfieldwm.com

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New Forest Hotels Plc The Lodge Pikes Hill Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7AS 02380 286 126 www.newforesthotels.co.uk

Piddle Brewery Ltd 24 Enterprise Park Piddlehinton Dorset DT2 7UA 01305 849 336 www.piddlebrewery.co.uk

TheNonExec North Plumley Farm Plumley Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3QA 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com

WHIreland Wealth Management 13 Ravine Road Canford Cliffs Poole Dorset BH13 7HS 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com

Candlelight Care 4 Kings Court Wimborne Dorset BH21 1HS 01202 848203/ 01935 817800 www.candlelightcare.co.uk

Burnbake Lodges Burnbake Campsite Rempstone Corfe Castle Wareham Dorset BH20 5SH 01929 480570 www.burnbakelodges.com

Custom World Dorset 38 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Ferndown Dorset BH21 7NP 01202 896816 www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk

WAY Group Cedar House 3 Cedar Park Cobham Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SB 01202 890895 www.waygroup.co.uk

Minterne Estate Minterne House Minterne Magna Dorchester Dorset DT2 7AU 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk

Organix Brands Ltd The Green House 120122 Commercial Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5LT 01202 586100 www.organix.com

Teachers Building Society Allenview House Hanham Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AG 01202 843500 www.teachersbs.co.uk

Walker Wealth Management The Old Parlour North West Farm Buildings Winterborne Kingston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 9AT 01202 087499 www.leewalkerwm.co.uk

BWT Physio 1 Springfield Road Lower Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 0LG 01202 749514 www.bwtphysio.co.uk

Global Group 76 Shelley Road East Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6HB 01202 727070 www.discoverglobal.co.uk

Health Bluebird Care Bournemouth & Poole Richmond Court 216 Capslone Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8RX 01202 283777 www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/ bournemouth Bioenergetics Systems Technology Group Ltd East House Braeside Business Park Sterte Avenue West Poole Dorset BH15 2BX 01202 785888 www.neshealth.com

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Chewton Glen Lymington Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6QS 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa 95 Mudeford Christchurch Dorset BH23 3NT 01202 483434 www.christchurch-harbour-hotel.co.uk Crown Hotel West Street Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7AJ 01258 456626 www.crownhotelblandford.co.uk Hallmark Hotels East Cliff Bournemouth East Overcliff Drive Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3DN 01202 544114 www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk Hermitage Hotel and NEO Restaurant Exeter Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5AH 01202 557363 www.hermitage-hotel.co.uk/ www.neorestaurant.co.uk Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Poole Thames Street The Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1JN 01202 785570 www.hotelduvin.com Marsham Court Hotel 3 Russell Cotes Road East Cliff Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3AB 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk

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Royal Bath Hotel Bath Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EW 01202 555555 www.britanniahotels.com Summer Lodge Hotel 9 Fore Street Evershot Dorchester Dorset DT2 0JR 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com The Eastbury Hotel Long Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3BY 01935 813131 www.theeastburyhotel.co.uk The Green House Hotel 4 Grove Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3AX 01202 498900 www.thegreenhousehotel.com The Hilton Bournemouth Terrace Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5EL 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com The Kings Harbour Hotel 18 Castle Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1DT 01202 588933 www.thekings-christchurch.co.uk The Lifecentre 713 Wimborne Road Moordown Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2AU 01202 530265 www.lifecentre.biz The Lulworth Estate The Estate Office Lulworth Castle Wareham Dorset BH20 5QS 01929 400352 www.lulworth.com The Orchid Hotel 34 Gervis Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3DH 01202 551600 www.orchidhotel.co.uk Village Hotel Club Bournemouth Wessex Fields Deansleigh Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DZ 01202 055205 www.village-hotels.co.uk

HR OLYVETREE Ltd (Total People Solutions) C/O Dorset Chamber POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 01202 835963 www.olyvetree.com Purple HR Ltd 175 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DQ 01202801047 www.purplehr.co.uk Rely Ltd HR & Training Services The Coach House Martinstown Dorchester Dorset DT2 9JZ 01305 889781 www.rely.company ViewHR Ltd The Buckman Building 43 Southampton Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HE 01425 308540 www.viewhr.co.uk

Import/Export Services Exabler 40 Bloomsbury Way London London WC1 25E 02071128905 www.exabler.com Integrated Marine Services Ltd Unit 117 Solent Business Centre 343 Millbrook Road West Southampton Hampshire SO15 0HW 02380 623789 www.imsfreight.com International Safety Technology Ltd 11 Moor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AZ 01202 692775 www.ist.gb.net International Trade Matters Stag Cottage Oakfordbridge Bampton Devon EX16 9HZ 01398351560 www.internationaltradematters.com Silverline Enterprises LTD 17 Fancy Road Poole Dorset BH12 4QZ 01202 725500 www.silverline-enterprises.com

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Insurance Ageas Retail Ltd Deansleigh House Deansleigh Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7DU 0345 840 2721 www.ageas.co.uk Alan & Thomas Insurance Group 314-316 Bournemouth Road Poole Dorset BH14 9AP 01202 754900 www.alan-thomas.co.uk All Insure Services Ltd Unit 2b Clump Farm Ind Estate Shaftesbury Lane Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7TD 01258 488879 www.allinsureservices.co.uk A-One Insurance Group Energy House Crow Arch Lane Industrial Estate Crow Arch Lane Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1PD 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk Cornish Mutual Insurance Services C M A House Newham Road Truro Cornwall TR1 2SU 01872 277151 www.cornishmutual.co.uk Coversure Insurance Services (Poole) 96 Ashley Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14 9BN 01202 929141 www.coversure.co.uk/poole Finch Group Lumiar House Flexford Road North Baddesley Southampton Hampshire SO52 9DF 023 8076 9872 www.finchgroup.net Gallagher Insurance Brokers 100 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8AQ 0800 2988707 Health-on-Line Ocean 80 80 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8AQ 01202 057466 www.health-on-line.co.uk NFU Mutual Wimborne & Wareham Units 10 & 12 Leanne Business Centre Sandford Lane WAREHAM Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 553472 www.nfumutual.co.uk/branches/wareham/

Chillblast Unit 28 Upton Industrial Estate Factory Road Poole Dorset BH16 5SL 01202 068333 www.chillblast.com Comms UK IT & Telecoms Comms House 2 Thorne Way Woolsbridge Industrial Park Three Legged Cross WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 6FB 01202 823400 www.comms.uk.com ENHANCED Unit 3 New Fields Business Park Stinsford Road Poole Dorset BH17 0NF 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk ESET UK Fifth Floor Holland House 20 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EZ 01202 405405 www.eset.co.uk GIANT Software Misterton House Misterton Somerset TA18 8LP 01202 600704 www.giantsoftware.co.uk IT Support Business Ltd 3 Richmond House Yelverton Road Richmond Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6EZ 03300 881 335 www.itsupportbusiness.co.uk Juice Broadband Unit 6 The Concept Centre Innovation Close Poole Dorset BH12 4QD 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com Just Add Tech 133 Howeth Road Bournemouth Dorset BH10 5NU 01202 800629 www.justaddtech.co.uk Keyfort Ltd 6 Stratfield Saye 20-22 Wellington Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JN 0844 801 4580 www.keyfort.co.uk Kimcell Ltd Gild House 72 Norwich Avenue West Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6AW 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com

Local Authority Borough of Poole Civic Centre Poole Dorset BH15 2RU 01202 633032 www.boroughofpoole.com Bournemouth Borough Council Town Hall Annexe St Stephens Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6EA 01202 454630 www.bournemouth.gov.uk Christchurch & East Dorset Partnership Economic Development Unit Civic Offices Bridge Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 1AZ 01202 795528 www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk Dorset County Council County Hall Colliton Park Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ 07920015153 www.dorsetforyou.com

Manufacturing A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd Woolsbridge WIMBORNE Dorset BH21 6SP 01425 653367 www.connock.com

Ability Projects Ltd The Fulcrum 2-3 Vantage Way Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com

Denis Wick Products Ltd Unit 19 Dawkins Road Poole Dorset BH15 4JY 01202 665100 www.deniswick.com

AlfaTronix Ltd 29 Newtown Business Park Poole Dorset BH12 3LL 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com

Dometic Group Ltd Dometic House The Brewery Blandford St Mary Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 9LS 03446 260141 www.dometicgroup.com Electronic Technicians Ltd 41-43 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7QZ 01202 897722 www.etluk.co.uk

QuoStar Solutions Ltd Waverley House 115-119 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DY 0845 644 0331 www.quostar.com

ASM Assembly Systems (Weymouth).

11 Albany Road Granby Ind Est Weymouth Dorset DT4 9TH 01305 760 760 www.asm.com

REWARD I.T. 307-309 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8BX 01202 805125 www.reward-it-support.co.uk

BEST Fittings Ltd 9 Newbury Court Newbury Gillingham Dorset SP8 4QX 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk

Interactive 3D & VR

SecQuest Information Security Ltd PO Box 9010 Wimborne Dorset BH21 9HF 0345 19 31 337 www.secquest.co.uk

Biotrack Ltd The Old Courts Worgret Road Wareham Dorset BH20 4PL 01929 552992 www.biotrack.co.uk

Yooport 115 Mudeford Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 3HR 07393284204 yooport.com

Target IT Services 1st Floor 85 Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3LH 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk

Interior Design

Techclean 85 Dulsie Road Bournemouth Dorset BH3 7DZ 01202 795998/ 07467 2 www.techclean.co.uk

IT A B S Computer Systems Ltd James House 40 Lagland Street Poole Dorset BH15 1QG 01202 770900 www.absgb.com Anytech Solutions Suite 3 Stanley House 3 Fleets Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3AJ 01202 460279 www.anytechsolutions.com Aura Technology Limited Prospect House 4 Meridians Cross Ocean Village Southampton Hampshire SO14 3TJ 033 33 208 601 www.auratechnology.com Awevio Basement Business Centre Aviation Business Park Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NX 01202 331621 www.awevio.com Azera Technology IT Services & E-commerce Unit 1 Stanley Green Industrial Estate Stanley Green Crescent Poole Dorset BH15 3TH 01202 375343 www.azeratech.co.uk C3IA Solutions Limited Unit B The Outlook Ling Road Poole Dorset BH12 4PY 01202 721123 www.c3iasolutions.co.uk

TECHNEDs Investment LLP 37 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 OHV 03333031047 www.techneds.co.uk

Landscape Services Eazy Garden Ltd 32 Oaks Drive St Leonards Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2QT 01202 978373 www.eazygardenlimited.co.uk

Landscape Supplies & Aggregates Suttle Stone Quarries Swanworth Quarry Worth Matravers Swanage Dorset BH19 3LE 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk

Laundry Service & Equipment Tech2Serv Ltd 52 Seagrim Road Thrope Bournemouth Dorset BH8 OBD 07917 542246 www.tech2serv.co.uk

Lifts Supply & Installation Bourne Lifts Ltd 11 Horsham Ave Bournemouth Dorset BH10 7JB 01202 582923/07808 813804 www.bournelifts.co.uk

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C R Instruments ltd 17 Somerford Business Park Christchurch Dorset BH23 3RU 01202 480303 www.coulton.com

Darlena Ltd 21-25 Shelbourne Close Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8QU 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk

Ashland ASI ISP Microcaps UK Ltd 8-9 Stepnell Reach 541 Blandford Road Poole Dorset BH16 5BW 01202 627352

Keeley Fox Interior Design Ltd 45 Poole Hill Poole Dorset BH12 5PW 01202 735134/07807 531165 www.keeleyfoxinteriordesign.com

Coulton Instrumentation Ltd unit 3 Sea vixen industrial estate Wilverly Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3RU 01202 989822 www.crinstruments.co.uk

Abbey Supply Co Ltd 7 Ventura Place Upton Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH16 5SW 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com

Pro2col Ltd 144 Tuckton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3JX 01202 433 415 www.pro2col.com

UK Health Insurance Bourne Gate 25 Bourne Valley Road Poole Dorset BH12 1DY 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com

Confex Technology Ltd 28 Glenmore Business Park Blackhill Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NL 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com

Cygnus Instruments Ltd Cygnus House 30 Prince of Wales Road Dorchester Dorset DT1 1PW 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com

Altro Resin Systems Unit 3 Station Road Industrial Estate Maiden Newton Dorchester Dorset DT2 0AE 01300 320620 www.altro.co.uk

The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth 12 Westbourne Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH4 8HG 01202 766348 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth

Clark Handling Pineapple Business Park Salway Ash Bridport Dorset DT6 5DB 01308 293052 www.clarkhandling.co.uk Clarke Instruments Ltd Distloc House Old Sarum Airfield The Portway Salisbury Wiltshire SP4 6DZ 01722 323451 www.clarke-inst.com

A B Precision (Poole) Ltd 1 Fleets Lane Poole Dorset BH15 3BZ 01202 665000 www.abprecision.co.uk

Netriver Systems Limited 476 Chickerell Rd Chickerell Weymouth Dorset DT3 4DH 02087 060995 www.netriver.co.uk

Stackhouse Poland Limited 8 Albany Park Cabot Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7AZ 01202 647400 www.thecolemangroup.co.uk

Chemring Technology Solutions Roke Manor Old Salisbury Lane Romsey Hampshire SO51 0ZN 01794 833979

BOFA International Ltd 21-22 Balena Close Creekmoor Industrial Estate Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7DX 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd 66 Old Wareham Road Parkstone Poole Dorset BH12 4QS 01202 745104 C6 (n) Technology Ltd Unit 2 Christchurch Business Park Radar Way The Runway Christchurch Dorset BH23 4FL 02380 972093 www.c6n.co.uk Caleva Process Solutions Ltd Butts Pond Ind Estate Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1AZ 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk Capricorn Labs 40 Hurn Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 2AL 01425 461834 www.capricorn-labs.co.uk Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd Ringwood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 9LH 01202 571111 www.carlisleft.eu Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd 22 Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7PW +44(0)1202 796000 www.marine.cat.com CBD Health Foods Ltd 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden . London WC2H 9JQ 020319 86986 www.canabidol.com CBRNergetics Ltd 18 Abbey Business Park Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NN 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CC Moore Quality Fishing Baits Unit 9 Gibbs Marsh Farm Stalbridge Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 2RN 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com

Enovation Controls Ltd Swichgage House, Church Road Laverstock Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1QZ 01722 410055 www.fwmurphy.co.uk Field International Limited 18-20 Nuffield Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0RB 01202 676331 www.fieldinternational.com FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd 4-6 Wyvern Buildings Grove Trading Estate Dorchester Dorset Dt1 1st 01305 213112 www.firestopltd.co.uk Flowbird Transport Intelligence 10 Willis Way Fleets Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH15 3SS 01202 339403 www.flowbird.group Focal Point Fires Avon Trading Park Reid Street Christchurch Dorset BH23 2BT 01202 499330 www.focalpointfires.co.uk Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd Unit 4 Wallisdown Ind Estate 502 Wallisdown Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8PT 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk Greens Combustion A31 Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.comH/T Portland Ltd Unit 1 Victoria Square Portland Dorset DT5 1AL 01305 822828 www.htportlandltd. co.uk Halyard (M&I) Ltd Whaddom Business Park Southampton Road Whaddom Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3HF 01722 710922 www.halyard.eu.com Hamworthy Combustion Engineering Ltd Fleets Corner Poole Dorset BH17 0LA 01202 662717 Haystack Dryers Ltd Unit 1 Pintail Business Park 165 Christchurch Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3AL 01202 890705 www.haystack-dryers.com Heatric (Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd) 46 Holton Road Holton Heath Trading Estate Poole Dorset BH16 6LT 01202 627000 www.heatric.com HFC Prestige International Operations Wallisdown Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8PL 01202 524141

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Honeywell Analytics Ltd Hatchpond House 4 Stinsford Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0RZ 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com Hydreco Hydraulics Limited 32 Factory Road Upton Poole Dorset BH16 5SL 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com Hyphose Ltd 18 Abingdon Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0UG 01202 673333 www.hyphose.com I C B Waterproofing Unit 9-11 Fleets Industrial Estate Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3SU 01202 785200 www.icb.uk.com I C Brindle & Co Ltd 15 Moor Road Broadstone Dorset BH18 8AZ 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com Industrial Abrasives Ltd PO Box 9293 Christchurch Dorset BH23 9LN 01202 303362 www.indab.com Ishida Europe Unit 1 19 Willis Way Poole Dorset BH15 3SS 01202 466300 www.ishidaeurope.com

Rowland Sandwith Ltd Battersea Crayon Works 32 Canford Bottom Wimborne Dorset BH21 2HD 01202 882323 www.h-h-hancock.co.uk S K C Ltd Unit 11, Sunrise Park Higher Shaftesbury Road Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 01258 480188 www.skcltd.com Senscient F1/F2 Arena Business Centre Holyrood Close Poole Dorset BH17 7FJ 01202 606460 www.senscient.com

Caron Khan Consultancy The Studio 31 Petersfield Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6QG 07967524578 www.caronkhan.co.uk

Sontronics 5 Wessex Trade Centre Ringwood Road Poole Dorset BH12 3PF www.sontronics.com

Casperlight Media - Activists in Social Media Sherwood House Black Hill Road Halton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6LS 01202 628201 www.casperlight.com

Wordcaster PR & Business News Service Beech Dell 9 Martins Close Ferndown Dorset BH22 9SH 01202 874079 wordcaster.net

Crowd Creative Communications Agency Floor 3 Wilson Holuse 2 Lorne Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1JN 01202 529743 www.thisiscrowd.com

Global Radio House Whittle Avenue Apple Industrial Estate Fareham Hampshire PO15 5SX 01489 587610 www.global.com

Strouden Joinery 54 Balena Close Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7DY 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com

Magicard Ltd Hampshire Road Granby Industrial Estate Weymouth Dorset DT4 9XD 01305 470000 www.magicard.com Marden Edwards Ltd 2 Nimrod Way East Dorset Trade Park Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SH 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com MEGGITT PLC Atlantic House Aviation Park West Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6EW 01202 597597 www.meggitt.com Merck Chemicals (formally Sigma-Aldrich) Old Brickyard Lane Gillingham Dorset SP8 4XT 01747 833000

Sunseeker International Sunseeker House West Quay Road Poole Dorset BH15 1JD 01202 382222 www.sunseeker.com Superior Seals Limited Nimrod Way Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SH 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.com Thermal Spray Services Ltd 1 Sandringham Gardens Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3QW 0788 7656521 www.thermalsprayservices.co.uk

Trimetals Limited Sunrise Business Park Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 075959 72005

Kickstand Marketing 18 Town Farm Place Sixpenny Handley Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 5QN 07810 565524 www.Kickstand-marketing.com

Packline Ltd Unit 28 Newtown Business Park Ringwood Road Poole Dorset BH12 3LL 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk

Wartsila Water Systems Fleets Corner Poole Dorset BH17 0JT 01202 662600 www.wartsila.com

Physicool Ltd Yew Tree Stables Cross Lane Corscombe Dorchester Dorset DT2 0NX 07778 274265 www.physicool.co.uk

WRES Ltd 25 Whitney Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0GL 01202 674480 www.wres-welding.co.uk

R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd Unit G Quarry Ind Estate Mere Wiltshire BA12 6LA 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com

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Intergage Ltd Unit 8, Holes Bay Business Park Sterte Avenue West Poole Dorset BH15 2AA 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk

Key Digital Agency Ltd Stowey House Bridport Road Poundbury Dorchester Dorset DT1 3SB 01305 542000 www.key.digital

Vectair Systems Ltd Unit 3 The Trident Centre Armstrong Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG24 8NU 01256 319500 www.vectairsystems.com

R G S Precision Sheet Metal Work 1 Abingdon Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0UG 01202 687220 www.rgs-poole.co.uk

Insightful UX Ltd 5b New Orchard Way Guildhall Mews Poole Dorset BH15 1LY 01202 912760 www.insightfulux.co.uk

Time & Data Systems International Ltd Unit 10 Concept Park Innovation Close Poole Dorset BH12 4QT 01202 723535 www.tdsi.co.uk

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd Horchester Holywell Dorchester Dorset DT2 OLL 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com

Primetals Technologies Limited 9 Enterprise Way Christchurch Dorset BH23 6EW 01202 331000 www.primetals.com

Digital Storm Limited Second Floor 27/31 Old Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1DS 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk

Kalan Media 26 Tarver Close Romsey ROMSEY Hampshire SO51 OBH 01794 746360 www.kalan.media

Neal’s Yard Remedies Peacemarsh Gillingham Dorset SP8 4EU 01747 834 665 www.nealsyardremedies.com

Precision Acoustics Ltd Hampton Farm Business Park Higher Bockhampton Dorchester Dorset DT2 8QH 01305 264669 www.acoustics.co.uk

Darren Northeast PR Ltd Suite 5 Second Floor The Chocolate Box 8 – 10 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NA 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk

Thompson Valves Ltd 17 Balena Close Creekmoor Poole Dorset BH17 7EF 01202 697521 www.thompson-valves.com

Vapormatic UK Limited Kestrel Way Sowton Industrial Estate Exeter Devon EX2 7LA 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com

Polyhose (UK) Ltd 3 Airfield Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3TG 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com

UKB Marketing 27 Southwood Ave Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 3QB 01202 980123 www.ukbmarketing.com

Solentim Ltd Solent House Johnson Road Fernside Business Park Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SE 01202 798510 www.solentim.com

Kallo Foods Ltd River View 2 The Meadows Business Park Station Approach Blackwater Camberley Surrey GU17 9AB 01276 607013 www.clipper-teas.com

Lush Manufacturing Ltd Unit H Fleets Corner Industrial Estate Nuffield Road Poole Dorset BH17 0HL 01202 664040 www.lush.co.uk

Bendell Publicity Consultants Ltd 109 Leeson Drive Ferndwon Dorset BH22 9RD 07771 700394 www.bendell-publicityconsultants-limited.co.uk

Triple Helix Ltd 1123 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH76BQ 01202 437924 www.triple-helix.co.uk

Cara Telemarketing Ltd 6 Ferndown Industrial Estate Whittle Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7RU 01202 890055 www.caratelemarketing.com

Strebor Fire Protection (International) Ltd Strebor House 20 Brook Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 2BH 01202 88679 www.streborfire.com

Lillidale Ltd Pig Oak Farm Holt Lane Holt Wimborne Dorset BH21 7DG 01202 848456 www.lillidale.co.uk

Aylesworth Fleming Holland House St Paul’s Place bournemouth Dorset BH8 8GG 01202295723 www.afagency.co.uk

Topcat Media Group The Creative Quarter 3 Scotter Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6LY 01202 431652 www.topcatmediagroup.com

Siemens Traffic Mobility Sopers Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7ER 01202 782000 www.siemenstraffic.com

Jarden Plastics Solutions Limited Unit 3 81 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3PP 01202 483636 www.jardenplasticssolutions.com

KVP Eu Ltd Unit 18-21 Horn Park Business Estate Broadwindsor Road BEAMINSTER Dorset DT8 3PT 01308 867020 www.kvpvet.com

Marketing PR & Web Developers

Wyndham Page Ltd Unit 1C Chalwyn Ind Est Parkstone Poole Dorset BH124PE 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com

Marine Actisense (Active Research Ltd) 21 Harwell Road Poole Dorset BH17 OGE 01202 746682 www.actisense.com Quest Underwater Services Ltd Hethfelton Hollow East Stoke Wareham Dorset BH20 6HJ 01929 405029 www.questmarine.co.uk Vector Developments Ltd Unit 2 Designer House Anglebury Business Park Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 554709 www.seenite.com

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Liz Lean PR 4a Banks Road Sandbanks Poole Dorset BH13 7QB 01202 701828 www.lizleanpr.co.uk Match Marketing Services Ltd 27b Branksome Wood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH4 9JR 07739 323753/01202 054241 www.matchmarketingservices.co.uk Motley.co.uk Digital Marketing and Web Development Office 3, The Exchange Old Market Hill Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1FH 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk Path Marketing LTD Yeovil Innovation Centre Barracks Close Copse Road Yeovil Somerset BA22 8RN 01935 253710 www.path-marketing.com Route PR Limited Burnside Studio 2 Stour Close Wimborne Dorset BH21 7LU 01202 896698 www.routepr.agency Ryan Haynes Marketing Consultancy 18 Garland Road Poole Dorset BH15 2LA 07919510051 www.ryanhaynesmarketing.com SF Marketing Consultancy 16 Thorne Road Poole Dorset BH17 9AX 07769747511 www.sfconsult.co.uk South Coast Social 175c Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DQ 01305 985022 www.southcoastsocial.com The Pistachio Club Chamber House Acorn Office Park Ling Road Tower Park Poole Dorset BH12 4NZ 07444 353621 https://thepistachioclub.com

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Veritas - ABD 35 Dudsbury Road West Parley Ferndown Dorset BH22 8RB 01202 894345 www.veritas-abd.co.uk We Are 778 Ltd Suite 5 2nd Floor The Chocolate Box 8-10 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3NA 01202 778800 www.weare778.com

Media & Film

Image Republic Ltd Unit 1 Kingfisher Park Collingwood Road West Moors Wimborne Dorset BH21 6US 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.co.uk Koala Wollaston Heights 4 Wollaston Road Southbourne Dorset BH6 4AR 01202 431562 www.koalatv.com Monogram Media 1 Pine Lodge 31 Boscombe Spa Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 1AS 0800 949 6655 www.monogrammedia.co.uk The ID Group 14 Briggs House 26 Commercial Road Poole Dorset BH14 0JR 07957 334633 www.theidgroup.co.uk The Video Club 635-637 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 4AP 01202 392653 www.thevideoclub.co Thin Reel Media Ltd Weighbridge House Bay Hog Lane Poole Dorset BH15 1JF 07876 796233 www.thinreelmedia.com Wave 105 5 Manor Court Barnes Wallis Road Segensworth East Fareham Hampshire PO15 5TH 07590 01447 www.wave105.com

Motoring Sales & Servicing Bionanovate Limited Studio 9 The Greenhouse Mannings Heath Road Poole Dorset BH12 4NQ 01202 695999 www.bionanovate.com Breeze Volkswagen Yarrow Road Tower Park Poole Poole Dorset BH12 4QY 01202 713000 www.breeze-volkswagen.co.uk E T S Truck & Van 6 Witney Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0GH 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk i247 Group i247 Group Sherwood House Blackhill Road Poole Dorset BH16 6LS 01202 628 282 www.i247group.com Marshall Motors Bournemouth 361-371 Wallisdown Road Bournemouth Dorset BH12 5WP 01202 535535 www.marshallbournemouthbmw.co.uk Mercedes Benz of Poole Holes Bay Poole Dorset BH15 2BD 07889 804104 www.mercedes-benzofpoole.co.uk OKO Global LLP P.O. Box 179 Tiverton Devon EX165YR 0207. 870. 3156 www.oko.com Poole Audi Old Wareham Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4QN 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk Volvo Cars Poole 582 - 602 Ringwood Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4LY 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk Westover Group Ltd 382 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9SA 01202 636600 www.westovergroup.co.uk

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Notary Services

Property Sales and Rental

Paul Wintle Notary Public 27 Bascott Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8RJ 01202 267818 www.notarypublicpoole-pwintle.com

ASN Capital 676-680 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com

Office Equipment Suppliers Condor Office Solutions Ltd Cando House Bournemouth Road Chandlers Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 3QB 01202537709 www.condoroffice.co.uk ITEC Connect Ltd 15 Riverside Park Station Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1QU 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk

Basepoint Centres Limited Basepoint Business Centre Aviation Business Park Enterprise Close Bourenmouth Dorset BH23 6NX 01202 331700 www.basepoint.co.uk D J Property Unit C Oxford Court Cambridge Road Granby Industrial Estate Weymouth Dorset DT4 9GH 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com

Office Supplies

Featherstone Property The Office Vale Farm Sutton Waldron Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8PG 01725 762888 www.featherstoneproperty.com

Ace Office Environments Ltd Emberton House Yeomans Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BP 01202 240000 www.aceoffice.co.uk

Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd 99 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DY 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com

Labelzone 58 Nuffield Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0RT 01202 681311 www.labelzone.co.uk

James Drewitt & Son Ltd 865 Ringwood Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8LW 01202 575757 www.drewittgroup.co.uk

Osmond Group Limited 21 Johnson Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SE 01202 850550 www.ergonomics.co.uk

Move On Sales and Lettings 420 Poole Road Branksome Poole Dorset BH12 1DF 01202 711169 www.moveonrentals.com

Packing & Packaging

Savills (UK) Limited Wessex House Priors Walk East Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1PB 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk

KDC Resource Ltd Building 307 Aviation Park West Bournemouth Airport Hurn Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NW 01202 596360 www.kdcresource.com Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd Vision House 236-244 High Street North Poole Dorset BH15 1EA 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com Prospects Services Fairview House 17 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EE 01202 638990 www.prospects.co.uk Real Recruitment Solutions First Floor 6 Stratfield Saye 20- 22 Wellington Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JN 01202 530770 www.realrecruitmentsolutions.co.uk Rock Recruitment Austin House 43 Poole Road Westborne Poole Dorset BH4 9DW 01202 237129 www.rockrecruitment.co.uk Rubicon Recruitment Group 71 - 73 High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1AF 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk South West Recruitment Ltd 1 Holdenhurst Road Lansdowne Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EH 01202 292907 www.swr.uk.net TeamJobs 30 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk The Work Shop (Poole) 26 Old Wareham Road Poole Dorset BH12 4QR 01202 748804 www.thework-shop.co.uk Wild Recruitment 2-4 Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BU 01202 367181 www.wildrecruitment.co.uk WISE Ability Services Ltd First Floor, Fusion Building, 4-6 Old Christchurch lane Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1NE 07712393719 www.wiseability.co.uk

Retail & Commercial Interiors Kiwi Design 9 Bessemer Close Ebblake Industrial Estate Verwood Dorset BH31 6AZ 01202 822634 www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Security Avonwood Developments Ltd Knoll Technology Centre Stapehill Road, Hampreston Wimborne Dorset BH21 7ND 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk Dorset Fire & Security Unit 1A 8 Cowley Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0UJ 01202 339611 www.dorsetfiresecurity.com Express Security 63 East avenue Bournemouth Dorset bh3 7bt 07599551919 expressecurity.com Smart Homeworks Browning Ave Bournemouth Dorset BH5 1NS 01202 309503 www.smarthomeworks.co.uk Vanguard Services 163A Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9QG 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.co.uk

Serviced Offices BizSpace Poole Discovery Court 551 - 553 Wallisdown Road Poole Dorset bh12 5ag 01202 853100 www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/ poole

Bayquest Packaging Units 14-15 Uddens Trading Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7NL 01202 893473 www.bayquest.co.uk

Sibbett Gregory Wright and Coles Limited 3 Winchester Place North Street Poole Dorset BH15 1NX 01202 661177 www.sibbettgregory.com

PSP Logistics PSP Dorset 105E Bournemouth Aviation Park Bournemouth International Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6NW 01489 565577 www.psp-logistics.co.uk

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Recycling & Waste

Bytes Ahead Ltd Suite 2 2 Lansdowne Crescent Bournemouth Dorset BH1 1SA 01202 377355 www.bytesahead.com

E3 Consulting Ltd 2 Meridians Cross 7 Ocean Way Southampton Hampshire SO14 37J 0345 2306450 www.e3consulting.co.uk

The Waste Group Hines Pitt Puddletown Road Wareham Dorset BH20 6AU 01202 247716 www.thewastegroup.co.uk

Chittak 70 Malmesbury Park Road Charminster Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8PJ 01202 611711 www.chittak.co.uk

Pharmaceutical PHARMAQ Ltd Unit 15 Sandleheath Industrial Estate Fordinbridge Hampshire SP6 1PA 01425 656081 WWW.pharmaq.no

Photographer Anna Klesse Photography A1 Romany Business Park Wareham Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6JL 07873 251863 www. annaklesse.com SKC Photography 1 Rowan Close Wareham Dorset BH20 7QH 01929 551788 www.skcphotography.co.uk Studio Shotz Photography 5 St Margarets Avenue Christchurch Dorset BH23 1JD 01202 432234 www.studioshotz.co.uk

Printing Services & Supplies C M P Printing Limited G3 The Fulcrum Vantage Way Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 01202 739993 www.cmp-uk.com The Minster Press The Old Brewery 14-15 Mill Lane Wimborne Dorset BH21 1JQ 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk The Print Agency 35 Haviland Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9ND 01202 872 777 www.theprintagency.com Xerocad Limited 527 Ringwood Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 9AQ 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk

Product Design Aetha Design Studio Ltd 17 Parkstone Ave Poole Dorset BH14 9LW 01202 738781 aethadesign.com

Property Maintenance SCD Plumbing & Property Maintenance Sandford Close Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3PQ 01202 949425 scdplumbing.co.uk

Public Relations & Marketing Consultants Deep South Media Ltd 3 Victoria Park Place 706 Wimborne Road Winton Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 534487 www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk

Publications IMS Group 96 - 98 Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH9 3JU 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk Pulford Publicity Ltd (incorporating Mags4Dorset & Brightbox Designs) Dana House Spinneys Lane Ferndown Dorset BH22 9BZ 01202 870270 www.mags4dorset.co.uk The Daily Echo & Dorset Echo Richmond Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6HH 01202 554601 www.bournemouthecho. co.uk/.dorsetecho.co.uk

Recruitment Acorn Recruitment (Bournemouth) Bourne House Platinum Business Centre Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 201600 www.acornpeople.com Ash Elite Space House 22-24 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EZ 01202 797518 www.ashelite.com Aspire Jobs Ltd Office 9 The Crown House 2 Southampton Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HY 07974 429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk FTS Construction Recruitment Bourne Space 23 Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EF 01202 201225 www.ftscareers.com Hardy Recruitment 21 Church Road Poole Dorset BH14 8UF 01202 232 520 hardyrecruitment.com Intalent Solutions Limited Platinum Park Exeter Park Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5AY 01202 652107 www.intalent.co.uk

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W & S Waste Management Ltd 14-16 Nuffield Road Nuffield Ind Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0RB 01202 675564 www.wsrecycling.co.uk Waste Management Facilities Ltd Unit 4 Stratfield Saye 20-22 Wellington Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8JN 01202 535888 www.wmfltd.co.uk

Regeneration Transport Jurassic Coast Holdings Ltd 45 Old Milton Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6DJ 01425 620666 jurassiccoastholdings.com

Removals & Storage Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd C3 Cirrus Court Bournemouth Int Airport Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BW 01202 578581 www.leatherbarrows.co.uk Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited Unit 1 2 Willis Way Fleets Lane Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH15 3SS 01202 681 397 www.maidmans.com Store & Secure Self Storage 5 Yeomans Way Castlepoint Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BJ 01202 520220 www.storeandsecure.co.uk

Retail Brewery Square Concierge Office 3 Copper Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1GH 01305 267777 www.brewerysquare.com Dacombes of Wimborne 61-63 Leigh Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1AE 01202 882615 www.dacombesofwimborne.com Fab Frocks Ltd 17 Seamoor Road Bournemouth Dorset BH4 9AA 01202 765353 www.fabfrocks.co.uk New Look Group Ltd Mercery Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5HJ 01305 765000 www.newlookgroup.co.uk The Dolphin Shopping Centre Centre Management Offices 110 Dolphin Shopping Centre Poole Dorset BH15 1SZ 01202 673906 www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk Watt to Wear Ltd Unit 3 Old Brewery Road Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4 2PW 01984 622010 www.watt-to-wear.co.uk

Software

KFA Connect First Floor 28-30 Southampton Road Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HY 01425 484445 www.kfa.co.uk Solweb Ltd 2 Cedar Park Cobham Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Dorset Ferndown Industrial Estate Dorset BH21 7SB 01202232846 www.solweb.co.uk Tripleplay Services Ltd Unit 3 Concept Park Innovation Close Poole Dorset BH12 4QT 0845 6432057 www.tripleplay.tv

Solar/Green Energy Daylight Energy Ltd Unit 19 Sadler Business Park Witney Road Poole Dorset BH17 09P 01202 800135 www.daylightenergy.co.uk

Solicitors Barker Brettell LLP Medina Chambers Town Quay Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AQ 023 8033 6970 www.barkerbrettell.co.uk Battens Solicitors Ltd Savernake House 42 High West Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UU 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk Coles Miller Solicitors LLP 44-46 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2PG 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk Consensus Employment Law Ltd 17 Newton Rd Poole Dorset BH13 7EX 01202 739249 www.consensusemploymentlaw.co.uk Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP 3 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5QJ 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP 302 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9RU 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk Frettens LLP The Saxon Centre 11 Bargates Christchurch Dorset BH23 1PZ 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk Harold G Walker Solicitors Grenville House 30 West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 881454 www.hgwalker.co.uk

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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Humphries Kirk 40 High West Street North Street Dorchester Dorset DT1 1UR 01305251007 www.hklaw.eu Laceys Solicitors LLP 5 Poole Road Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5QL 01202 557256 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk Lester Aldridge LLP Russell House Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EX 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com M J P Law Ltd 22 Westborough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 842929 www.mjplaw.co.uk Matthew and Matthew 194 Seabourne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2JD 01202 437179 www.mm4law.co.uk Preston Redman LLP Hinton House Hinton Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2EN 01202 292424 www.prestonredman.co.uk Scott Walby LLP Brooke House Oakley Hill Wimborne Dorset BH21 1RJ 01202 888300 www.scott-walby.com Steele Raymond LLP Richmond Point 43 Richmond Hill Bournemouth Dorset BH2 6LR 01202 294566 www.steeleraymond.co.uk Trethowans LLP The Pavilion Botleigh Grange Business Park Hedge End Southampton Hampshire SO30 2AF 02380 820541 www.trethowans.com

Sports & Leisure Active Dorset SCITT Room Bournemouth Learning Centre Slades Farm Ensbury Avenue BOURNEMOUTH Dorset BH10 4HG 01202 458889 www.activedorset.org AFC Bournemouth Vitality Stadium Dean Court Kings Park Bournemouth Dorset BH7 7AF 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk Bournemouth Rugby Club Chapel Gate East Parley Christchurch Dorset BH23 6BL 07584 208500 www.bournemouth-rugby.co.uk Dorset County Football Association Blandford Close Poole Dorset BH14 4BF 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com Dudsbury Golf Club (Hotel & Spa) 64 Christchurch Road Ferndown Dorset BH22 8ST 01202 593499 www.dudsburygolfclub.co.uk Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth 48 Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BZ 01202 553790 www.grosvenorcasinos.com Hoburne Golf Crane Valley Golf Club Verwood Dorset BH31 7L1 01202 814088 www.hoburnegolf.com Muc-Off Ltd 1st Floor Unit 1 Concept Office Park Innovation Close Poole Dorset BH12 4QT 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com Poole Stadium Greyhound Racing Speedway & Hospitality Poole Stadium Wimborne Road Poole Dorset BH15 2BP 01202 677449 www.poolegreyhounds.com Rock Reef (Bournemouth Pier) Unit 3 Pier Approach Bournemouth Dorset BH2 5AA 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk Rockley Watersports Ltd Rockley Watersports Ltd 13 Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH152NN 01202 677272 www.rockleywatersports.com Swanage Railway Marketing Station House Swanage Dorset BH19 1HB 01929 425800 www.swanagerailway.co.uk The Tank Museum Bovington Bovington Dorset BH20 6JG 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy Hamm Beach Road Osprey Quay Portland Dorset DT5 1SA 01305 866000 www.wpnsa.org.uk X-Leisure (Poole) Ltd 5 Strand Strand London WC2N 5AF 0207 747 2300 www.towerparkcentre.co.uk

Stonemasons Hoare Banks Stonemasons Hoare Banks House 19 Gloucester Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6DA 01202 397231 www.hoarebanks.co.uk

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Portman Stone Limited 1 Airfield Way Christchurch Dorset BH23 3PE 01202 484340 www.portmanstone.com

Team Building Joseph Allnatt Centres LTD The Chatsworth Centre 35 Ulwell Road Swanage Dorset BH19 1LG 01929 421075 www.allnatt.co.uk Treasure Trails Partners (Dorset and New Forest) Giants Head Farm House Old Sherborne Road Cerne Abbas Dorchester Dorset DT2 7TR 07867 800897 www.treasuretrails.co.uk

Telecommunications 4Com plc Loewy House 11 Enterprise House Aviation Park West Christchurch Dorset BH23 6EW 0330 444 4444 www.4com.co.uk Buzz Networks Ltd 6 Glenmore Business Park Blackhill Road Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NL 02034888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk Citrus Telecommunications Ltd 99 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8DY 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk Data Track Technology Limited 153 Somerford Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3TY 01425 270333 www.dtrack.com EA Systems & Support Limited Unit 18 Benson Road Nuffield Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH17 0DG 01202 614061 www.easystems.co.uk Grapevine UK 19-25 Nuffield Road Poole Dorset BH17 0RU +447458084080 grapevine.uk.com Net Sensors Ltd Appley Cottage West Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 8BE 07568 088583 Phones 4 Business Limited 3 Victoria Park Place 706 Wimborne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH9 2EG 01202 705030 www.phones4business.com Telesoft Technologies Ltd Observatory House Stour Park Blandford Dorset DT11 9LQ 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com Town & Country Communications 346-348 Charminster Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9RX 01202 514444 www.town-country-comms.co.uk TXI Telecoms Unit 4 Glenmore Business Park Holton Heath Poole Dorset BH16 6NL 01202 233550 www.txitelecom.co.uk VoIP Unlimited 6 Albany Business Park Cabot Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7BX 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net Wessex Internet Limited Ranston Blandford Dorset DT11 8PU 0333 240 7997 www.wessexinternet.com

Theatre Company Ginger Boy Productions Ltd 4 Axium Centre Dorchester Road Poole Dorset BH16 6FE . www.gingerboy.me

Tool Hire & Sales Piling Equipment Ltd Solutions House Centurion Way Crusader Park Warminster Wiltshire BA12 8BT 01985 219192 www.piling-equipment-ltd.com

Town Planning Consultants Chapman Lily Planning Ltd Unit 5 Designer House Sandford Lane Wareham Dorset BH20 4DY 01929 553818 www.clplanning.co.uk

Training Arena4Finance Suite 6 Merley House Business Centre Merley House Lane Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AA 01202 849691 www.arena4finance.co.uk Aspire Training Team 744 Christchurch Road Bournemouth Dorset BH7 6BZ 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk Beyond This - Motivational Speaker Yew Tree Cottage Bat Alley Marnhull Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1NX 07884 946219 www.beyondthis.co.uk

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Locomotivation The Old Bank 40-42 The High Street Poole Dorset BH15 1BT 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk Micro Nav Limited 41-47 Seabourne Road Bournemouth Dorset BH5 2HU 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk Ouch Training Team Ltd 13c Riverside Park Station Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 1QU 01202 880999 www.ouchtraining.co.uk Performance People Ltd C/O Dorset Chamber Ling Road POOLE Dorset BH12 4NZ 07968 416466 www.performancepeople.org SWRAC Merley House Merley House Lane Wimborne Dorset BH21 3AA 01202 848099 www.swrac.co.uk Trayna UK Gatcombe House Copnor Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5EJ 07746 495972 www.traynauk.com Unicorn Training Telephone House, 18 Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3NE 01202 306050 www.unicorntraining.com

Transport & Logistics Brittany Ferries Freight New Harbour Road South Poole Dorset BH15 4AJ 0871 244 0411 www.brittanyferriesfreight.com Channel Seaways Ltd X Shed New Harbour Road Poole Dorset BH15 4BB 01481 723400 www.channelseaways.co.uk DPD Local Unit 5 Homelands Farm Ringwood Road Three legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6QZ 01202 828691 www.dpdlocal.co.uk Excelsior Of Bournemouth Central Business Park Bournemouth Dorset BH1 3SJ 01202 652222 www.excelsior-coaches.com John Pipe Limited 380 Ringwood Road Poole Dorset BH12 3LT 01202 715888 www. johnpipe.co.uk Poole Harbour Commissioners Harbour Office 20 New Quay Road Poole Dorset BH15 4AF 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk Yellow Buses Yeomans Way Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0BQ 01202 636046 www.bybus.co.uk

Travel City Cruises PLC - Poole Ticket Kiosk The Quay POOLE Dorset BH15 1HJ 020 77 400 437 www.citycruisespoole.com Condor Ferries Ltd Condor House New Harbour Road South Poole Dorset BH15 4AJ 0345 6091030 www.condorferries.com Dorset Cruises Poole Quay Poole Dorset BH15 1HJ 01202 724910 www.dorsetcruises.co.uk Gilt Edged Travel 6 Belmont Avenue Bournemouth Dorset BH8 0AN 01202 528033 www.giltedgedtravel.co.uk Not Just Travel - Perfect Destinations Yeatminster Road Poole Dorset BH17 8AH 01202 901261 www.notjusttravel.com/ perfectdestinations Prestige Holidays 1 Fridays Court High Street Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1JA 01425 484007 www.prestigeholidays.co.uk Sterling Travel Management Suite H Medina Chambers Town Quay Southampton Hampshire SO14 2AQ 02380 330111 www.sterlingtravel.co.uk Travel Counsellors For Business 3 Chard Lane Ringwood Hampshire BH24 3FJ 01202 802166 www.tctravelmanagement.co.uk/katharine.cleall

UX Design Experience UX 4th Floor Avalon 26-32 Oxford Road Bournemouth Dorset BH8 8EZ 01202 293652 www.experienceux.co.uk

Vehicle Leasing Alternative Route Vehicle Leasing 34 Discovery Court Business Wallisdown Road Poole Dorset BH12 5AG 01202 821354 www.vehicleleasingdorset.co.uk

Windows & Double Glazing Dorset Windows Ltd 12 Victory Close Woolsbridge Ind Est Three Legged Cross Wimborne Dorset BH21 6SX 01202 825225 www.dorsetwindows.com

Workwear Site Safety Limited Unit 6 & 7 Lindbergh Road Ferndown Industrial Estate Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SP 01202 870555 www.sitesafetylimited.co.uk Tower Supplies 3 Yarrow Road Poole Dorset BH12 4TS 01202 718000 www.towersupplies.com Viper 10 Suite 6 Coy Pond Business Park Ingworth Road Poole Dorset BH12 1JY 01202 545 635 www.Viper10.com

Young Chamber School Bournemouth School for Girls Sponsored by Lester Aldridge Castle Gate Close Castle Lane West Bournemouth Dorset BH8 9UJ 01202 526289 www.bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk Budmouth College sponsored by Atlas Elektronik Chickerell Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9SY 01305 830505 www.budmouth.dorset.sch.uk Highcliffe School Sponsored by Hoburne Ltd Parkside Highcliffe Christchursh Dorset BH23 4QD 01202 273381 www.highcliffe.dorset.sch.uk Lytchett Minster School sponsored by Walker Wealth Management Post Green Road Lytchett Minster Poole Dorset BH16 6JD 01202622413 www.lytchett.org.uk Parkstone Grammar School (Sponsored

by Coles Miller) Sopers Lane Poole Dorset BH17 7EP 01202 605605 www.parkstone.poole.sch.uk Poole High School (Sponsored by Intergage) Wimborne Rd Poole Dorset BH15 2BW 01202 666988 https://poolehigh.co.uk/get-in-touch/ Queen Elizabeth’s School sponsored by Blue Sky Financial Planning Blandford Road Wimborne Wimborne Dorset BH21 4DT 01202885233 www.qe.dorset.sch.uk Shaftesbury School Sponsored by BV Dairy Barton Hill House Salisbury Road Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8ER 01747 852469 www.shaftesburycomp.dorset.school.co.uk St Edwards School Sponsored by Actisense Dale Valley Road Poole Dorset BH15 3HY 01202 740950 Talbot Heath School sponsored by Smith Hobbs Wealth Management LTD Rothesay Road Talbot Woods Bournemouth Dorset BH4 9NJ 01202 761881 www. talbotheath.org The Grange School (Sponsored by Reid Steel) Redvers Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AU 01202 486536 www.thegrangeschool.com Thomas Hardye School sponsored

by Atlas Elektronik Queens Avenue Dorchester Dorset DT1 2ET 01305 266064 www.thomas-hardye.net

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Twynham School (Sponsored by Reid Steel) Sopers Lane Christchurch Dorset BH23 1JF 01202 486237 www.twynhamschool.com

Abacus Vehicle Hire/Horton Commercials 13/19 Johnson Road Wimborne Dorset BH21 7SE 01202 877790 www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

Weymouth College sponsored by Atlas Elektronik Cranford Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 7LQ 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk

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