Don’t miss this exciting launch day at newly opened Radiance MediSpa – Saturday 27th April – all welcome. Enter the free prize draw details on attached link.
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Friday 19 April 2013
Thursday 4 April 2013
Wednesday 3 April 2013
Charity Golf Day Gains Olympic Support
Brewin Dolphin Plymouth announces its inaugural Charity Golf Day at Boringdon Park Golf Club on Tuesday 21st May, 2013 in support of the British Limbless Ex-Service Men’s Association (BLESMA). On the day, there is the opportunity to enter a unique charity auction for the chance to win a half-hour diving lesson for up to 3 people at the Plymouth Life Centre with Olympic Coach Andy Banks. The lucky bidder and guests will also say ‘hello’ to local Olympic Bronze medal winner and European 10m champion Tom Daley. GB Team mates, Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow, European 10m Synchronised Diving champions, will join Tom to meet the successful winners.
BLESMA campaigns for veteran’s rights, looking after individuals, their dependants and widows by offering a comprehensive grants and welfare system.
In Afghanistan, British servicemen and women − some as young as 18 years old − are suffering terrible, life changing injuries. Limbless veterans of all ages, even those recently wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan, are not only encouraged to walk again but to sail the Atlantic, to ski down mountains and to compete in the Paralympics for the country they fought for.
Brian James - ‘Head of Office’ Brewin Dolphin says: “We wanted to put something back into the community by organising this, our first-ever charity golf day. There are already 12 teams of 4-ball entered but we are looking for more to help raise as much money as we can for BLESMA. We are delighted to have received so many offers of prizes and support from our clients and business contacts which has been very generous. The ‘icing on the cake’ is the amazing experience being offered by Andy Banks and our Olympic Champions and I wish to take this opportunity to publicly thank each of them for giving up their valuable time for this great cause.”
The cost of the Golf day is £160 per team of 4 to include 18 holes followed by a two-course meal and prize presentation.
For more information on how to enter a team and/or sponsor a hole please contact:
James Holt
T: 01752 334 650
E: James.Holt@brewin.co.uk
Barristers Host Fundraising Seminar for Spinal Injuries Charity
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L – R: Back Row:
Derek Jenkins, CEO St. John’s Chambers, Glyn Edwards, St. John’s Chambers
Martin Pettingell, Clarke Willmott LLP
Front Row:
Tony Stephenson, SIA, Emma Zeb, St. John’s Chambers, Peter Hutchings, SIA.
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Members of the Personal Injury Team of Bristol-based St. John’s Chambers organised a special drinks reception and seminar on behalf of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), sponsored by Clarke Willmott LLP which raised more than £1700 for the charity.
Over 60 delegates including solicitors, attended the event held at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, to hear key-note speakers and learn more about spinal cord injuries (SCI. Following a welcome address by chair, Martin Pettingell of Clarke Willmott, Chamber members, Glyn Edwards, Head of Personal Injury Practice Group and P.I. expert Emma Zeb spoke on two areas of interest to those involved in the management of catastrophic injury cases.
Derek Jenkins, Chief Executive St. John’s Chambers says: “The Spinal Injuries Association is a national charity which supports people who have suffered from a spinal cord injury (SCI); this is for any injury to the spinal cord that is caused by trauma instead of disease. Our Special Injury Team is recognised nationally as a leader in personal injury litigation and this successful event helped to not only raise much needed funds but also the profile of this worthy cause −the feedback from attendees has been very positive.”
Peter Hutchings, Outreach Manager, Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) gave a well-received presentation on ‘Community peer support – bridging the gap’. He says: “SIA is grateful for the support of St. John’s Chambers and the impact of the money raised will help us to further develop our services for spinal cord injured people in the region.”
Local Office Awarded National Industry Award for South West
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Photograph - L-R:
Brewin Dolphin Plymouth Team:
Tracy Smith- Divisional Director / Chris Janes- Divisional Director
Brian James Head of Office/ Ruth Smith – Divisional Director and
Mike Gerrard Business Development Manager SW)
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Brewin Dolphin’s Plymouth office has been awarded the 2013 Citywire Wealth Manager Regional Star award for the South West. The regional Stars Awards 2013 were presented at the inaugural Citywire Wealth Manager Conference and Awards in London, the discretionary wealth management community’s largest-everceremony of this type.
The awards acknowledge discretionary Investment Managers who have delivered an exemplary service for their clients. Firms were nominated and the awards selected by IFAs and advisers based on their views of the wealth managers in their own region. In the awards they have expressed their view on the level of service they have received, as well as the investment outcomes that were achieved. The advisers ranked individual wealth management offices on four criteria; investment outcome, client reporting, relationship management and efficiency of service.
Brewin Dolphin Plymouth has a very experienced team of investment managers, managing portfolios for a wide range of private clients, charities, businesses, IFAs and other professional introducers.
Brian James, Head of Office, Brewin Dolphin Plymouth says: “We are delighted to have been publicly recognised within the South West. The team in Plymouth has developed a deep understanding of the local community of both professional and private clients. The appetite to outsource investment management continues to grow and Financial Advisers who are looking to partner with a DFM, like the fact we do not offer in house funds and that each portfolio is bespoke and is managed locally. Trust and mutual respect are the foundation stones of all our relationships. The investment prowess and determination to look to our clients’ best interests in Plymouth is mirrored throughout the Brewin Dolphin Group and this accomplishment is due to hard work and team efforts.”
Access 21 revive Elliscombe House
Access 21 care interiors have worked their magic on Somerset based care home Elliscombe House and revived the property creating a beautiful space for its residents to enjoy. Read their story about this transformation.
The Project:
Independent Care provider Aurora Care Group acquired Elliscombe House, a 40 bed nursing home based in Wincanton in April 2012. The character period property was built early 1900’s and the house converted to a care home in 1985. Over a number of years the house was extended by way of two purpose-built wings. Set in an idyllic rural location with 7 acres of beautiful grounds and well maintained gardens it boasts spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
What we did:
The previous owner had not made a great deal of investment in terms of interior design. Virtually every wall had been painted lemon which was bland and not in keeping with the age and style of the house. We used heritage paints to reflect the character and solid wooden furniture in the Entrance Hall in true arts and crafts style; and the theme brought together with the striking William Morris 'Tree of Life' tapestry hung over the fireplace.
As the original corridors were all painted the same there was no sense of identity for each area which we needed to address whilst ensuring a natural 'flow' to the home. Traditional dado rails were fitted to all corridor walls. This enabled us to use the same colour above the dado to achieve a sense of flow, yet contrast colours below for each corridor and artwork was themed to encompass this.Working on a refurbishment rather than a new-build project, means that we had to make sure there was as little disruption as possible to the day to day running of the home. Also to ensure that health & safety requirements were put in place to safe-guard the residents and not cause anxiety. To achieve this we worked in tandem with the care team by ensuring external contractors visits and deliveries were arranged at times to suit with minimal down-time.
We wanted to incorporate the grand features of the home and in particular the picturesque gardens. In the communal lounge where there are large windows, it was important not to fit curtains with frills or fussy pelmets to detract from the stunning views. Added features such as the matching set of vintage luggage in one of the corridors was emphasised by using a travel theme with appropriate artwork. This was a darker part of the corridor and the end result created a bright, lively and stimulating thoroughfare.
What the client said:
“We have worked with Access 21 Care Interiors on a series of projects over a number of years. This includes the hugely successful renovation of Hurst Manor which won the 2008 Pinder National Care Home Design Awards. We find them proactive in proposal, enjoyable to work with and always willing to resolve dilemmas cheerfully and sensibly.” Michael Lawson ,Managing Director, Aurora Care Group
Art Project Aims to Raise Profile of Local Artists and Funds for Charity
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Art, charity and travel have been combined in a unique collaborative project launched by Woodbury-based Jeremy Jackson with an illustrious career as an artist, writer and honorary pastor and former public relations executive spanning 30 years. Despite retiring six years ago, flamboyant Jeremy is far from taking it easy and his latest new venture combines two of his greatest passions – paintings and people. As well as supporting a charity that helps orphaned and abandoned children in Tanzania, philanthropic Jeremy has now launched a new commercial business that will help raise funds for people with ear disease and deafness in Nepal. The new venture, AventArt, will see Jeremy partner with gifted British artists across the UK to not only raise their profile but also much-needed money for the needy. The first 7 artists signed-up are all based in Devon & Cornwall.
Jeremy says: “I want to showcase the high-quality work of living artists; whether amateurs who wish to move into a professional status or more established artists seeking wider notability. AventArt is set to create a real buzz in the world of fine arts that will benefit many. It will inspire and delight – we are in the business of celebrating beauty – beauty of the human spirit and of the world around us.”
Jeremy’s latest project was, in part, inspired by local anaesthetist Charlie Collins who is raising money to pay for a hospital for the EarAid charity in Nepal. Jeremy, whose fundraising ventures have included a walk from Exeter to Land’s End and, is a great believer in business giving back to the community. He says: “I felt I couldn't ask for any more sponsorship, so really another walk was out of the question. So I decided instead to start a business which will be a commercial enterprise, with a percentage of the revenue going to charity.”
In a further development of the AventArt brand, two of the artists to join the project, Devon-based Peter Goodhall and Rebecca de Mendonça, are hosting a series of painting breaks in Italy during June and July this year. Rebecca, from Exeter, and Sidmouth-based Peter are both experienced tutors who will be helping their students to brush up on a range of techniques, whatever their ability. Each tutor will provide four hours of structured tutorial sessions each day in the stunning UNESCO World Heritage city of Ferrara. Students will paint al fresco in the cool of the delightful hotel courtyard as well as having the opportunity of exploring the city, taking sketch books and boards to draw and paint new and exciting locations as the fancy takes them.
Rebecca has worked with some highly creative people, on some fascinating projects. These include sculpting the famous ceiling in Harrods food hall and producing work for Warwick Castle museum and Madame Tussaud's.
Peter works from his studio located on a Devon cliff-top; an idyllic and inspirational setting for his specialist art. His oil paintings of nudes in water concentrate on the sensual forms and patterns trying to capture the shimmering movements before they disappear.
To find out more about the artists go to www.aventart.com. For full information about painting breaks visit: www.aventholidays.com or email Liz at: enquiries@aventholidays.com
Pioneering Medispa Opens in Central Exeter
Dr Ros Debenham a qualified general practitioner with 22 years’ experience and renowned aesthetic doctor launched Radiance MediSpa with daughter Katie Debenham a specialist laser therapist. The state-of-the-art centre dedicated to skin health and rejuvenation brings pioneering and non-invasive skin and body treatments to the city for the first time, some exclusive in the South West. The dynamic duo has expanded into the spacious 7,233 sq.ft. premises, realising their dream of a luxurious MediSpa where clients can enjoy a full range of treatments from professionally qualified therapists
Radiance MediSpa designed by internationally renowned Beauty Planet Salon Designs comprise 10 sumptuous treatment rooms, a dedicated gym for personal training sessions, a conference/training area and high-end hairdressing salon. There is client parking and a cafe area, as well as a private garden for al-fresco relaxation.
In line with the recent publication by The Royal College of Surgeons of professional standards for cosmetic practice, which recommend that only doctors, dentists and nurses who have undertaken appropriate training should provide non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox, Dr Ros Debenham will be carrying out all injectable procedures.
Dr Ros Debenham, Radiance MediSpa says: “Katie and I are very excited about this new venture which brings London to Exeter at affordable prices. The premises are fabulous and there is nothing else like this in the region. We do hope that people will just drop in to find out what we have on offer; there will be always be friendly staff and a welcome cup of coffee. We are also holding a not to be missed open day to launch the new business with some very exciting offers and demonstrations in aid of two very worthy charities.”
Radiance MediSpa based in New North Road, near central station, combines the relaxing treatments of a spa with the professional services of a dedicated medical clinic offering scientifically-based treatments in a luxurious, safe, non-threatening environment. Says Ros: “We have a team of qualified therapists who work with face, body, mind and lifestyle as more and more people understand the value of looking good and feeling good; it’s no longer about vanity Image, self-esteem, personal development and confidence are the catalyst to many changes in our lives. To explain all of the services we have on offer is not easy as they are so diverse yet in combination yet achieve dramatic results. We not only help clients to set goals and meet them but also encourage them to reach much higher levels than they ever thought possible to achieve what they truly want in order to live their life to the absolute full.”
Exeter City Manager John Harvey who carried out an official ribbon cutting to open the new premises says: "I’m delighted to see the opening of Radiance MediSpa, bringing state-of-the-art treatment rooms, a personal gym; café and meeting rooms to the heart of Exeter City Centre. This investment is the latest to recognise that Exeter City Centre is a vibrant and successful business location that’s moving in the right direction – a perfect match for Radiance MediSpa, a business with a very bright future."
Radiance MediSpa open day launch on Saturday 27 April from 10am – 4pm hosted by BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (FORCE), with fabulous high-value charity auction prizes to be won.
All Welcome… Visitors will enjoy complimentary sessions from the Radiance MediSpa team of professionals with demonstrations and talks from leading industry experts.
Venue: Augustus House, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4HL
Tel: 01392 277799
Email: info@radiancemedispa.co.uk
www.radiancemedispa.co.uk
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