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Room 212 celebrates 10th anniversary

Some 10 years ago, Sarah Thorp took over a little pop-up gallery on Gloucester Road with the idea of turning it into a permanent exhibition space and shop for local artists. As a participant in the popular North Bristol Art Trail, Sarah felt that her fellow artists could do with a space to show their artwork for more than just a weekend in November. This idea proved so popular that the shop rapidly expanded to offer a huge variety of paintings, prints, jewellery, lampshades, ceramics, gifts, cards and more, all by Bristol creatives.

Today, many of the first artists to join still sell their work at Room 212 and have become good friends. Popular artworks are Emma Catherine’s giant paintings of full moons in gold leaf, Jenny Urquhart’s floral paintings of the Bristol Suspension Bridge (both artists pictured in photo with Sarah) and Toni Burrow’s intricate mosaics.

Sarah loves being one of the long-time traders on this high street of independent shops and is the organiser of the Glos Rd Central Mayfest and Christmas Street Parties. Over the decade support for local businesses has grown and was especially evident during lockdown when customers showed their support by buying from Room 212 online.

• room212.co.uk

Business sales with no monkey business

Business Monkey strives to facilitate successful business transactions for its clients through its brokerage services. It believes in providing the highest quality of service, reliable advice, and a dedication to achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. Its goal is to provide its clients with the resources and guidance needed to make sound business decisions, and to ensure a smooth and successful transition through the business brokerage process.

Working in the Bristol, Gloucester and South Wales region, Kevin Hammon has over 30 years of business ownership experience in the sport, entertainment and construction industries. During this time, he managed, grew and sold six businesses in Johannesburg. These ventures have given him first hand entrepreneurial, management and marketing proficiency, which has enriched his understanding of these fields. Kevin believes this will facilitate him to identify and market various businesses accordingly.

He has a keen eye for business in general, and keeps up to date with current business trends. Kevin’s key asset is building good relationships with his clients.

He is an avid sports lover, a passionate golfer and enjoys travel. Attending major sporting events with friends is something that inspires and motivates him. Kevin and his family have recently made Bristol their home and are looking forward to many new adventures.

Bristol care home launches new dementia guide to support families

A care home in Bristol has launched a unique video guide to support people whose loved ones have been diagnosed with dementia. A poll of 2,000 adults carried out by Care UK, which operates Trymview Hall, on Southmead Road, found over two thirds of British adults (67%) admitted they felt they should know more about dementia.

Launched in response, the guide – One Step at a Time: a video guide to navigating dementia – is the first of its kind and is split into three sections: dealing with a dementia diagnosis, living well with dementia and supporting the carer. It is the eighth guide to be released by Care UK, following the success of its predecessors – but the first to be available in video format.

Tapping into more than 40 years of experience providing care for people living with dementia, the videos include detailed explanations and practical advice from Care UK’s experts, including Head of Nursing, Care and Dementia, Suzanne Mumford, Managers and team members from care homes across the country, plus residents’ families and carers.

Each section is designed to provide a lifeline for families whose loved one has been diagnosed with dementia by dispelling common myths and helping to shine a light on what it means to live with the condition.

It also includes practical tips from carers to help them understand how they can continue taking care of themselves, but also how their loved ones can go on to lead fulfilling lives after a diagnosis – from keeping active to continuing to enjoy old hobbies.

• To access the guide, visit: careuk.com/onestep-at-a-time