Wealth management company raises funds to support Families at children’s hospice

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), with two City-Centre shops was delighted to receive funds of over £5700 presented by Wealth Management Company, Brewin Dolphin, Exeter office.  The money will go towards the general care budget and could fund the food bill at the Barnstaple hospice, Little Bridge House, for six weeks.

Photograph taken in Kitchen of Littlebridge House - Jon Crompton Divisional Director Brewin Dolphin Exeter Office / Naomi Dymond Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser for Little Bridge House, Children's Hospice South West / Rhiannon Cox - Administration Manager, Brewin Dolphin Exeter Office

Children’s Hospice South West helps and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions: every day is dedicated to making the most of every moment. Because life is unpredictable, the charity is there day and night, all year long - whenever they are needed.

Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter Office chose CHSW as their ‘Charity of the Year 2014’, and the funds were raised from a number of events and activities organised throughout the year.

Jon Crompton, Divisional Director - Brewin Dolphin Exeter said: “We were proud and delighted to support CHSW as our Charity of the Year for 2014.  It’s a very worthy and deserving cause and it has been a fun year of events for both the team and our associates who helped us to fundraise.  It is wonderful to think that the monies we have raised over 12 months could help to feed the families at Little Bridge House for six weeks and will make a real difference for the charity.”

Children’s Hospice South West has three hospices based in North Devon, Bristol and Cornwall offering tailor-made family-friendly facilities.  The charity is dedicated to making the most of short and precious lives, providing the best possible hospice care for life-limited children and their families in the South West.  CHSW delivers a range of services including short breaks, specialist play, music therapy, activities for siblings, palliative and emergency care, end of life care, and bereavement support.

Naomi Dymond, Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser – CHSW says: “We were absolutely thrilled to be chosen by Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter office as their Charity of the Year and it has been fantastic to have their support.  Everyone got fully involved and we have thoroughly enjoyed following the team’s many fundraising activities throughout the year.  On behalf of all the children and families who receive our special care, we would like to thank everyone at Brewin Dolphin Exeter for an incredible year of fundraising.  We rely almost entirely on voluntary donations and without the commitment and generosity of businesses like Brewin Dolphin, we simply couldn’t continue to be there for the life-limited children and families who need us the most.”

Bristol chambers help fund nursing care for local children’s charity

St. John’s Chambers located in Victoria Street, handed over a cheque for £1500 to local charity, Jessie May.  The monies raised will pay for a months’ worth of respite support by a nurse for one of the charity’s families. 

Christopher Sharp QC, Head of Family Practice Group / Julian Withers, Head of Fundraising Jessie May / Gillian Alexander, Jessie May Nurse  / Elaine Jewell Moore, Family Practice Group Clerk – St. John’s Chambers

 
A premier set in the South West with over 80 members including seven Queens Counsel, chambers hosted a new Family Justice System Conference in Bristol with all profit donated to the Jessie May Children’s Hospice at Home Charity.

Christopher Sharp QC, Head of Family Practice Group, St John’s Chambers said: “The conference was very successful and we were delighted to raise monies for this worthy charity.  St John’s is proud to be able to assist the essential work that Jessie May are doing in the local community to support families during the hardest times.”

The monies raised by Chambers will be spent on respite visits for the charity’s families.  This is delivered with support by Nurses such as Gillian Alexander and will cover the expenses to support one of the charity’s families for a whole month.

Julian Withers, Head of Fundraising Jessie May said: “We are so grateful to St Johns Chambers for this wonderful donation of £1500. The pressures on families caring for terminally ill children are greater than ever and the number of children being cared for by Jessie May Nurses is at a record high which makes this donation all the more value to us. On behalf of our Nurses and our children and families we offer our sincerest thanks and the money will be put to the very best use.”

www.stjohnschambers.co.uk

Brewin Dolphin Garden Announced for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015

Brewin Dolphin is delighted to announce, that for the fourth consecutive year, they will have a Show Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. For 2015 Brewin Dolphin will be working with designer Darren Hawkes for whom this will be his second Chelsea appearance. 

The Garden

The garden will draw on Brewin Dolphin’s heritage, but will also reflect their forward thinking approach to business and ability to evolve and adapt to changes in the financial and wider world.

The garden will be filled with mature English Elms and familiar hedgerow plants evoking a shared memory of the British Countryside and a cultural heritage.  This, coupled with the use of traditional materials, will reflect Brewin Dolphin’s unique place within the financial market as a long established and highly respected business working with clients over generations. 

With a heritage of over 250 years, Brewin doesn't rest on its successes but reaches out both to new markets and new clients with enthusiasm.  This forward thinking attitude is strongly represented in the layout of the garden with unconventional floating platforms as a means of navigating through the space, bringing a sense of exploration, playfulness and wonder to those who enter.

Tim Walker, Head of Brewin Dolphin in Exeter said; “We are thrilled to be working with Darren Hawkes to create another undoubtedly beautiful and interesting garden at the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Every year we are incredibly proud to showcase our garden to the public and our clients. We are expecting great things from Darren and are glad to be part of his progression.”

The Designer

Darren Hawkes is delighted to be designing the Brewin Dolphin garden this year.  Having received a RHS Silver-Gilt medal for his 2013 Show Garden for SeeAbility he got the Chelsea bug and has been developing this idea over the past two years.

He has worked in the industry for nearly twenty years, cutting his teeth as a landscape gardener before turning freelance designer.  Having worked in London for 10 years he moved to Cornwall and established Wheelbarrow, a high end design and landscaping business.  This grew quickly prompting a second business, Darren Hawkes Landscapes devoted to design only projects.

He is currently working on projects in Bristol, Cornwall, Devon and West London.

The contractor for the Brewin Dolphin Garden 2015 will be Bowles and Wyer, and the plants are being supplied by Kelways. 

www.brewin.co.uk

What's On: CIHT South Western Annual Black Tie Dinner

The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation South Western Annual Conference Awards Dinner:

Date: Thursday 12 February 2015

Venue: Rougemont/Thistle Hotel, Exeter

Time: 7 pm – 11.30 pm

Tickets: £50+VAT and tables of 8, 10 or 12 can be arranged

Sponsored by EM Highways this black tie awards dinner is open to the construction industry across the South West.  It includes this a three-course dinner and entertainment with a charity raffle in aid of Children’s Hospice South West.

Contact: Cindy Somerville E: SomervilleC@pbworld.com

What's On - CIHT South Western Annual Conference 2015

The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation South Western Annual Conference 2015:

Date: Thursday 12 February 2015

Venue: Rougemont/Thistle Hotel, Exeter

Time: 10 am – 4.30 pm (Coffee and registration from 9 am)

Theme: ‘Resilience: Infrastructure, Networks & Services’

Cost: £100 +VAT per delegate (discounts available for group bookings)

A full day CPD conference with leading industry expert speakers and Q&A sessions sponsored by WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff.  Includes lunch, refreshments and work-book.

Contact: Cindy Somerville E: SomervilleC@pbworld.com

Regional Housebuilder Welcomes Ilminster Town Council’s Support To Outline Planning Application

Independent, family-owned developer C G Fry & Son, welcomed the decision by the local Town Council to support outline planning application to build 330 new homes with 35% affordable housing on land at Shudrick Lane, Ilminster.

The application site is located in a sustainable location, directly adjoining the existing settlement boundary and within walking distance of the town centre. 

David Lohfink, Land and Planning Director said: “We welcome the council’s support for this site.  It’s clear that they feel this scheme is needed and represents local opinion. The site presents a real opportunity for us to deliver a high quality and walkable new neighbourhood, capable of delivering significant social, economic and environmental benefits for Ilminster.”

The planning application proposes a total of around £1.6 million towards a package of youth and community facilities throughout the area. Projects highlighted in the proposals include contributions towards a new artificial pitch and community hall in Ilminster and funding for improvements to Chard swimming pool.  Contributions totalling over £1.2 million will also be made available for pre-school places and Ilminster’s primary and middle school.

Going forward the planning application will be determined by the South Somerset District Council Area West planning committee. 

Mr Lohfink comments: “In our view this scheme is commensurate to the role and function of Ilminster as a primary market town with substantial Section 106 benefits for the town and the wider area, including Chard.”

www.cgfry.co.uk

Last Few Remaining Homes Available At Duchy Of Cornwall Site

Award-winning Dorchester-based developers C G Fry & Son Ltd., announces there are the last few new homes for sale on Phase 3 at Tregunnel Hill with the Duchy of Cornwall located on the edge of Newquay.

C G Fry & Son has received numerous regional design and quality awards throughout the South West for developments including the internationally renowned and Poundbury development in Dorchester for The Duchy of Cornwall.  The independent family-run company is renowned for quality of design and construction and attention to detail.  It has an enviable reputation and an extensive portfolio of high-quality projects ranging from private individual houses to major developments built in harmony with the local area. 

 

Tregunnel Hill boasts traditional buildings with stylish décor, showcasing the beauty of Cornish architectural heritage.  The homes enjoy new building techniques offering 21^st century standards of energy-efficiency and security.  Locally sourced materials are used such as Cornish granite, minimising carbon emissions and boosting the local economy. 

Although completely sold out on the first two phases, on Phase 3, there are two and three-bed terrace homes and one remaining four-bed with garage and sparking space available with prices ranging from £212,000. 

Caroline Hill, Head of Sales & Marketing – C G Fry & Son said: “Tregunnel Hill is a delightful and unique development in North Cornwall which captures the ethos of The Duchy of Cornwall to utilise local trades and materials to support the local economy.  Because the first two phases sold out so quickly, people may think that there are no more houses for sale but we still do have a few remaining homes available to purchase.  This is a rare chance to purchase a traditional Cornish house with all the benefits of modern technology and building practices.”

Prices range from £212,000.  For more information on Tregunnel Hill contact:

E:  tregunnelhillsales@cgfry.co.uk

T: 01637 871694

Sales office open Thursday – Monday from 10am – 4pm.

www.cgfry.co.uk