Radiance MediSpa Showcases Local Independent Retailers

Radiance MediSpa hosted ‘A Radiant Christmas’ in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) with complimentary taster sessions by therapists and stylists at their luxurious venue.  BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers compered the evening with models showcasing the latest Steampunk clothing courtesy of Velveteen Clothes Emporium.  The conference centre was transformed into a mini Christmas Fair with unusual and exciting gifts from local independent retailers and Casino Select hosted a roulette table raising further funds for the charities.

A grateful thanks to all the local companies who took part at this event - please visit their websites for a range of gorgeous and unusual Christmas gifts.

• Denny’s Cake Kitchen – Homemade cakes designed and crafted for any occasion – Email:dennyscakekitchen@gmail.com

• Kate Lamport Queen of Style – Personal stylist offering help with de-cluttering your wardrobe and making sense of your personal style. One-on-one consultations and group sessions available as well as gift vouchers www.queenofstyle.co.uk

• Love Local - Online shop showcasing locally produced, unique designer gifts and products from Devon, Somerset, Dorset , Cornwall and Wiltshire  http://www.love-local.com/

• Miglio Jewellery – Global outlet for fashion forward designer jewellery and accessories http://www.miglio.co.uk/

• Monty’s Beads – Make your own unique pieces or have them made to your design using semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and crystals in every colour inspired by the Far East. http://www.montysbeads.com/

• Parable Candles – Creators of unique candles and more, faithfully replicating and inspired by a collection of vintage wallpaper printing rollers. Completely novel, yet strangely familiar, each is handcrafted with passion in the heart of the Devon countryside, where historical design elegance fuses with 21st century creative engineering http://www.parabledesigns.co.uk/

• Pink String – Unique boutique based in Topsham selling a range of beautiful giftware including candles, cushions, jewellery, accessories and clothes

• Regency Wines  -  The home of independent wine enjoyment in Devon, and Exeter's only independent wine shop offering tailor made Christmas Hampers http://www.regencywines.co.uk/

• Robin Cousins Ice Show – Courtesy of One Voice Media http://www.onevoicemedia.co.uk/  - Dynamic and atmospheric, Robin Cousins’ ICE redefines ice skating for a new generation with a spectacular show the like of which UK theatres have not seen in 30 years http://www.robincousinsice.com/

• Sculpher Photography – long-established independent run business specialising in Family Portraits, Makeovers and Boudoir Photography http://www.sculpherphotography.co.uk/

• Velveteen Clothes Emporium  - Steampunk Clothing specialist supplying the finest boutique level steampunk clothing for all occasions and requirements http://www.velveteen.co.uk/

Therapists:

• Henry Tang - Henry has been successfully facilitating permanent change, eliminating many types of soft tissue or muscular related chronic pain issues, and restoring previously compromised movement completely naturally in the bodies of his clients for over the past 6 years. www.isca-therapies.co.uk

• Marion Yates - Reflexology, Indian Head Massage & Reiki available at Radiance MediSpa http://radiancemedispa.co.uk/page.php?cat=22&id=101

• Thermalogica Health Screening - providing a ground-breaking health screening service to clients at various venues across the South West.  The revolutionary Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) detects heat to measure the physiological activity in the body creating a map or thermal fingerprint of the infrared patterns within the body.  http://thermalogica.co.uk/

Love Local at Radiant Christmas 

Downton Abbey goes to Gidleigh Park’ & Lord Julian Fellowes speaks at charity dinner

Photograph shows L-R: 

Lord Julian Fellowes; Michael Caines MBE; 

Richard Pike Divisional Director – Brewin Dolphin; 

Ally Colton, Families for Children; 

John Casson, Event Organiser

 On Thursday 10th October a charity dinner, organised by The John Casson Foundation, took place in aid of South West adoption agency Families for Children. 70 guests attended the sell-out event at Gidleigh Park, generously sponsored by wealth Management Company Brewin Dolphin and independent wine merchant Private Cellar raising £23,000 for the charity.

Guest enjoyed an entertaining and memorable talk from the award-winning actor and writer of Downton Abbey, Lord Julian Fellowes which was made even more special as the fourth series is currently showing on ITV.   This was followed by a mouth-watering gourmet dinner created by Gidleigh Park’s two Michelin Star Chef, Michael Caines MBE, who was himself adopted through Families for Children and a Patron of Families for the charity. 

Photograph shows Lord Julian Fellowes
during his talk

Ally Colton, Families for Children Fundraising and Publicity Co-ordinator says: “All the guests had a fabulous evening and we would like to sincerely thank Lord Julian Fellowes and everyone who sponsored and attended this event.  All of the money raised will be used to support our adoptive families who parent children from abusive backgrounds and together we can change these children’s lives, giving them the tools to become responsible, loving adults.”  

During the evening BBC Broadcaster and Vice Patron of Families for Children Judi Spiers addressed the audience explaining the work of the charity, her emotional speech obviously struck a chord with the audience who gave generously during the auction. This was a lively event with some amazing lots including a VIP experience and diamond pendant donated by Michael Spiers which sold for £1,400 and contributed to an incredible total of just under £23,000 being raised on the night.

Richard Pike, Divisional Director - Brewin Dolphin Exeter Office says: “We were delighted to once again be the main sponsor for this wonderful charity fundraising event. John Casson works extremely hard to make these events highly-successful and raise substantial monies for worthy causes”.

Exeter Arts Draw On Link To Italian City

Names on image L – R

Glen King, Kristi Johnson, Dina Clements, Ylenia Tumani, 

Liz Oram, Linda Assarsson, Christina Garrod, 

Rebecca de Mendonca – Exeter Artist

New local company AventHolidays; the brainchild of Woodbury-based Jeremy Jackson, announces the first of its new all-inclusive six day Italian painting breaks in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Ferrara, Italy, an outstanding success.  Ferrara with a population of 350,000 boasts the oldest university in Italy together with a castle and is linked to Exeter University. The inaugural painting holiday was led by Rebecca de Mendonça a renowned artist who has developed considerable skill in the use of pastels.  She spent 10 years working alongside Channel 4 Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud as his assistant and now lives in Exeter where she runs art courses.

A press conference was held in the city’s castle with members of the Italian press meeting Jeremy Jackson and Exeter artist Rebecca de Mendonça together with BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers.  The President of Chamber of Trade Carlo Alberto Roncarati and the Head of Tourism for the Emilia Romagna Region Davide Bellotti welcomed the Devon contingency to their City.  Afterwards Bellotti  gifted a bespoke commemorative plate designed by local Art college students to each of the AventHoliday guests to signify the forged links between the two cities.

AventHolidays works alongside AventArt.com, launched by Jackson in spring this year to promote unknown but talented Devon and Cornwall artists through a web-based outlet. A keen charity supporter, artist, writer and retired public relations executive he was inspired to start the new ventures by local anaesthetist Charlie Collins who is raising money to pay for a hospital for the EarAid charity in Nepal.   Although this will operate as a commercial venture, helping to promote art and artists, a percentage of the money will be donated to this worthy cause.

Jeremy Jackson – Founder of AventHolidays says: “I decided to start a business which will be a 100% commercial enterprise, with a percentage of the revenue going to charity.  I am absolutely delighted with the success of the first Italian painting break which not only attracted guests from Devon but also Sweden and two American ladies. It is wonderful to think that we have strong Exeter Links with this stunning city and the very warm welcome we received.  Going forward we are looking to organise further themed Italian holidays, not just painting breaks but also cycling and cooking”.

Rebecca, one of the AventArt artists, designed the Italian course so the travellers could soak up the atmosphere of the medieval city of Ferrara and draw from the architecture, the people and the authentic Italian life away from the busy crowded tourist hubs. Rebecca’s course in pastels focused on the use and techniques of this medium and included a day tour to the romantic city of Venice.

Judi Spiers – BBC Radio Devon Presenter says: “I haven’t picked up a paint brush since my Art A-levels.  This wonderful painting break in a stunning location and under the stewardship of Rebecca awakened the inner artist in me and has inspired me to continue to paint.  It was a delightful and unmissable experience.”

The next planned holiday is 14-20 September 2013 in Ferrara with an Italian artist – for more information contact: Liz Oram  - enquiries@aventholidays.com  www.aventholidays.com

Radiance Medispa Heralds Growth Success at Launch Day

Radiance MediSpa, an Exeter based business, opened the doors of its new pioneering premises to the public with a launch day on Saturday 27^th April 2013. The event celebrated a significant growth stage for the business, which has been supported by business growth service, GrowthAccelerator.

Radiance MediSpa has been launched by Dr Ros Debenham offering non-invasive skin and body treatments ranging from laser hair restoration to non-surgical liposuction – some of which are exclusive in the South West. A mother and daughter team, the business offers a full range of beauty and complementary therapies in its new premises. In 2012 the business signed up to GrowthAccelerator, a service provided by the country’s leading growth specialists that helps businesses identify barriers to growth, links them to business experts who provide tailored advice and support them to achieve their next phase of growth. 

GrowthAccelerator has helped the business jump from being home based to purchasing and renovating its new premises, by supporting with finalising the figures, managing cash flow and ensuring that a full strategy was in place. The new building now has 11 sumptuous treatment rooms, high-end hairdressing salon and personal trainer gym enabling Radiance MediSpa to realise its full potential and work alongside other health and wellbeing professionals, offering the South West a wide range of treatments.

Katharine Bourke, Growth Manager at GrowthAccelerator, said: “The opening of Radiance MediSpa’s new larger premises is testament to how the team has leveraged the strength of the business’ existing reputation and customer base to drive further growth. GrowthAccelerator’s experts continue to work alongside the business to help it identify new opportunities, and to ensure it has the appropriate strategy and skills in place to realise its full potential.”

Ros Debenham of Radiance MediSpa, commented: “We want to establish Radiance MediSpa as a pioneering centre of medical and beauty excellence in the South West with our team of qualified therapists who work with face, body, mind and lifestyle. GrowthAccelerator has given us the confidence to move forward and give the development of the new premises our full attention. I leapt at the chance of outside coaching to help us set the business on a rapid path, enabling us to achieve future growth and monitor it more closely.”

200 people attended the open day in aid of The Lady Taverners and Look Good Feel Better hosted by popular BBC Radio Devon presenter Judi Spiers.  It gave current and new clients the opportunity to take part in complimentary taster sessions and demonstrations, meet the team and enter the charity raffle.

Radiance MediSpa directly employs four people an already has seven alternative therapists and renowned plastic surgeon on board.  and has its sights set on doubling this in the near future to maximise the new 7,233 square foot premises. Radiance MediSpa now occupies Lower Ground Floor, Augustus House, New North Road, Exeter, Devon EX4 4HL.

Photographs courtesy of Ed Mash.

www.radiancemedispa.co.uk

Pioneering Medispa Opens in Central Exeter

One of East Devon’s leading cosmetic treatment centres has relocated from Knowle House, Budleigh Salterton to a new larger unit based in central Exeter, bringing its pioneering and non-invasive skin and body treatments, some of which are exclusive in the South West, to the city for the first time.

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