250 mile charity walk celebrates 250th anniversary of local Investment Managers

Employees of Wealth and Investment Management company Brewin Dolphin, based in Langage Business Park Plymouth, walk 250 miles in heavy summer rain to raise monies for St Luke’s Hospice.

The team together with partners and four-legged friends each set off for a 12 mile walk. The combined trek covered a total of 250 miles to celebrate the company’s 250th anniversary and raised a total of £584 for the local charity. The route commencing at Mount Batten incorporated Jennycliffe, Bovisands, Wembury, Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo with the last leg of the hike ending at Stoke Beach.

Brian James Divisional Director – Brewin Dolphin Plymouth says: “We always support local Plymouth charities where we can and in particular St. Luke’s. Although taking place at the height of the British summer, it was an unseasonal cold day and the rain was relentless and we all got soaked to the skin. It did not, however dampen the spirits of the team and was a great way to celebrate our 250^th anniversary year by raising much needed funds for a very worthy local cause.”

www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/events/Swimathon.aspx

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COME AND JOIN IN THE CELEBRATIONS AS WE HELP BROOM REID & HARRIS MARK 170 YEARS

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Independent hearing specialist Broom Reid & Harris - one of Exeter's longest established businesses celebrates 170 years with an exciting public exhibition at The Rougemont Exeter/Thistle Hotel, Queen Street on Monday 17 October from 10 am – 6.30 pm. 

Queen Street - Image courtesy of The Isca Collection, Exeter

Join us at this very special anniversary event in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.  Learn about Broom Reid & Harris' rich and interesting history; try out the latest cutting edge hearing technology and meet the famous ‘Put that ruddy light out!” Hodges Bill Pertwee MBE from the classic British Sitcom, Dad’s Army who is joining in the celebrations at this landmark event.



 





 Image courtesy of The Isca Collection, Exeter

 Established in 1841 as a Victorian Pharmacy on Queen Street, Broom Reid & Harris were there at the beginning of the pioneering launch of hearing care. Witnessing the progression from cumbersome ear trumpets right through to modern day ultra-discreet and intelligent hearing systems, we want to celebrate this landmark milestone and enable the people of Exeter to get a rare glimpse into just how far hearing technology has developed.







Experience the advanced hearing technology



 The day promises to provide some interesting background into the well known Exeter business with an insight into the exciting development of hearing care. There will be fascinating artefacts to view such as a wonderfully preserved Victorian medicine book, handwritten recipes to treat the ailments of the day as well as exhibition stands from world leading manufacturers showcasing the latest innovations and advances in hearing technology. Global experts in their field they lead the way in areas such as separating speech from background noise and restoring the subtler sounds that give us the beginning and endings of words in a way that's comfortable and practical for use in everyday life.





 

BR&H staff serving in the shop - Image courtesy of The Isca Collection, Exeter

In the afternoon join us for a traditional Devon cream tea- pre-booking essential. When BR&H was located in Queen Street with around 30 staff (pharmaceutical; optical; photographic and hearing) they would stop work for afternoon tea and cakes on someone's birthday. We thought we would take a walk down memory lane as a wonderful way to remember this traditional and quintessentially English pastime accompanied by nostalgic music from a live band.  There will be complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits throughout the day, a cash bar available and the opportunity to purchase hotel snacks if required. 

Celebrity guest star Bill Pertwee MBE better known as Captain Mainwaring’s arch rival, Chief Air Raid Warden “put that light out Hodges” from the vintage Dad’s Army sitcomwill be joining us from 12 noon. During the afternoon's entertainment he will be recounting some of his memories from the classic series and why he loves living in Devon. He will also draw the charity raffle prizes being held in support of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. The charity train and provide dogs that help people with very severe hearing difficulties by alerting them to important sounds and danger signals in the home, work place and public buildings. BR&H has seen firsthand the difference these dogs make but there's a huge shortage of trained dogs and want to help.  You will have the chance to meet one of these working dogs and there are some great prizes to be won to raise funds for this very worthy charity.

Local celebrity Bill Pertwee MBE will be joining in the day's events

Everyone's welcome to join us - it's not every day you're 170 years old!  It promises to be a unique and wonderful occasion and even if you don’t have hearing difficulties yourself you will benefit from the day.  It can be very frustrating when a friend, family member or work colleague isn't hearing as well as they should.  Maybe they have the TV on louder; say 'huh?' a lot; need things repeating more often or experience difficulties where there are a lot of people talking. Come along and find out more about how you can help them by getting some informal advice in a non-threatening environment supported by Exeter FM.

 

The Rougemont Exeter/ Thistle Hotel





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Monday 17 October 2011 – 10 am – 6.30 pm

@ The Rougemont Exeter /Thistle Hotel – Queen Street, Exeter

ADMISSION FREE:

Spaces for Devon Cream Teas are limited with reserved tables for the entertainment.  Pre-booking is essential

For more information or to book your place please contact BR&H:

T: 01392 436714

E: info@brandh.co.uk