Smokey and Bandit prove a huge hit
In their own small way, miniature ponies Smokey and Bandit have achieved celebrity status in two Truro care homes. With the style and aplomb normally associated with the red carpet, the two horses nuzzled their way into the affection of both staff and residents at Mountford and Redannick care homes in Truro. Equally fussed over were the two therapy dogs, Maud and Cyril, who accompanied them – bringing smiles of joy to everyone they encountered. The event was a joint initiative organised by Cornwall
New Zealander super heroes visit Redruth factory
River Rocket and Zach Attack – otherwise known as Zach and River Dove London – have travelled all the way from New Zealand to collect their super hero suits from D M Orthotics (DMO) in Redruth. Born prematurely, the four-year-old twins have different types of cerebral palsy. River’s condition results in uncontrolled muscle movement whilst Zach has just had specialist surgery in London to help correct his muscle spasticity. The twins’ parents, Jessica and Brett, heard about DMO’s products when they
SOUTH WEST INTERNET OF THINGS LAUNCHES IN CORNWALL & DEVON
South West Internet of Things Network (SWIN) has officially launched in Cornwall with guests celebrating at the Tremough Innovation Centre to find out more. Sponsored by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) project, Acceleration Through Innovation (ATI), the event welcomed over 80 businesses and partners. According to experts, using Internet of Things (IoT) networks, such as SWIN, could provide local communities with countless opportunities. But what does the introduction of SWIN actually mean
Purely Fish - Turning Human Food Wastage into Pet Food Goodness
Two years ago, Purely Fish was first launched. An international pet food brand with a range of 100% natural, British made pet food products, made from fish. As a depleting natural resource, Purely Fish was created as a way to use the parts of the fish that are not used for human consumption. Here in the UK, we take the fillet of the fish, leaving much of the fish left over. We take these leftover, human grade fish products and use them to create pet food, with the primary aim of reducing food
Brexit Granted
Further Brexit grant funding has been announced that can support SME customs intermediaries, traders and hauliers to complete customs declarations in readiness for the UK leaving the EU. There are two grants available – a training grant that is open to customs intermediaries, hauliers and SMEs who already import and/or export to the EU, and an IT grant that is open only to customs intermediaries or a business who wishes to offer this function for its customers.The Training grant will cover training that
Shared Prosperity Fund
After Brexit, the UK will no longer receive structural funding worth some £2.1 billion per year from Brussels. This funding has been used to boost several aspects of economic development, including support for businesses, employment, skills, agriculture and fisheries. So, what will happen after Brexit? The government has pledged to establish a Shared Prosperity Fund to tackle inequalities between communities by raising productivity. The fund will operate across the UK and Local Enterprise Partnerships
Feritech Global Ltd appoints new Global Sales Executive
Following a period of unprecedented growth, Falmouth-based UK company Feritech Global Ltd welcomes Dave Hampshire to the newly created role of Global Sales Executive. Dave joins the team with over 40 years of international experience gained in the UK and abroad, encompassing fieldwork, sales, distributor management and business development. Before joining Feritech, Dave held senior sales positions at Fugro and Racal, having started out his career as a graduate Geologist working as a surveyor, data
Network Rail Update
Previous updates stated that on Sunday 15 December, Network Rail will be introducing the biggest timetable change on our network since 1976, bringing faster, more frequent services with more seats across the region. · Around three quarters of journey times will be changing as they add new services and change old ones as part of the improvements. You can get more information and sign up for alerts on GWR.com/Timetable2019 · Track renewals will affect train services between Bristol Temple
''Staggeringly good'' results from lithium exploration
MétAmpère, the first company to drill lithium exploration holes in the UK, is carrying out further excavation work in Cornwall as part of a project to build a quarry and processing plant capable of producing 20,000 tonnes of the highly sought-after metal each year – sufficient to power 350,000 electric vehicles. Having successfully completed 6 exploration drill holes, MetAmpere’s team of geologists are digging kilometres of trenches to establish continuity of the discovered ore body. Laboratory analysis
ELE SMITH JOINS IGNITION TEAM
Truro-based Ignition, a leading provider of vehicle and asset finance for UK SMEs, is welcoming a new Business Development Manager to its growing team. Ele Smith is already an active member of the business community in the South West region, previously working at Santander as Director of Transactional Banking and Liquidity for Bristol, Devon and Cornwall. Ignition offers finance for a wide range of business assets from plant and machinery to vehicles and business equipment, as well providing general
China Fleet Country Club Appoints New Golf & Estate Manager
China Fleet Country Club Appoints New Golf & Estate Manager Award-winning China Fleet Country Club, Saltash, Cornwall welcomes new manager Ben Waters Award-winning China Fleet Country Club welcomes Ben Waters to join the club’s popular golf team managing the busy course, driving range, Golf Pro Shop, lessons and coaching, chipping green and the many competitions and golfing events held throughout the year. Ben joined the club this summer bringing with him a wealth of experience and talent in the
Allow Your Digital Data To Be Create A Profitable Product - Not A Black Hole!
Sometimes your company's "data" can be a tangible asset if converted into a digital product that your customers can take advantage of online - especially if it provides a service that is critical to the sector you're in. Here's an example:We had a brainstorming meeting recently with one of our clients and their geographic information system (GIS) Development team.Cornwall Consultants was founded after several mining subsidence events triggered a greater awareness of the potential risks from ground
Wise move for Cornish HR Consultancy
Wise move for Cornish HR Consultancy Wise by name, wise by nature; the appointment of a second director at Sapience HR is set to be a big win for the company and the wider business landscape of Cornwall. Amanda Paddy, who has worked at the company since 2012, steps into the role of director alongside founder Sue Hook, as both look to strengthen the knowledge and skills the company can offer to the businesses in Cornwall. The move comes as Amanda achieves the Level 7 Advanced Award in Employment Law,
Managing your time when you don't have the time!
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to get so much more done in a day than you do? Do you feel like you are working longer hours than ever, yet never seem to get to the bottom of your ‘To Do’ list? You are not alone. The good news is that time management isn’t rocket science. By practicing a few basic time management principles, you can control your time instead of letting it control you. It’s easier than you think. Did you know that 80% of the things you get done are accomplished in 20% of the
CONSCIOUS CREATIVES WORKS WITH LOCAL STUDENTS ON RECYCLING INITIATIVE ACROSS CORNWALL
Truro-based specialist marketing agency, Conscious Creatives, has recently partnered with Falmouth School to support its GCSE Design Technology students on a project focusing on recycling in the county. The partnership has been created in response to the exam board’s theme of “working towards a sustainable future”. Conscious Creatives is a leading player in sustainable communications. The agency helps and advises companies and organisations to use ethical marketing campaigns and grow their business
Bishop Fleming Partner becomes chair of national committee of accountants
A partner at Top 30 firm, Bishop Fleming has been elected to become the first female chair of a national committee of chartered accountants. Caroline Smale, who joined the firm as a graduate trainee, has just become chair of the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) Practice Committee (IPC), representing the interests of over 12,000 practice firms across the country. The accountant from South Devon will make history as the IPC’s first female chair, which coincides with the
VAT on Commercial Property - the largest VAT bill you will ever pay?
The Bishop Fleming VAT team continues to assist clients with options to tax that have been improperly documented. This was the subject of an article that was published on our website a few years ago, and the problem is still endemic, evidencing a widely held misunderstanding of how options to tax work. I have therefore updated the article below. Buying commercial property If you buy a new commercial property that is less than three years old, VAT will be due on the purchase price. VAT will also be due
Cornish Mutual announces new Managing Director
South West insurer Cornish Mutual has announced Peter Beaumont as its new Managing Director. Peter has been the company’s Finance and Operations Director for more than a decade. Subject to regulatory approval, he will take over the role from Alan Goddard, who is due to retire after 15 years as Managing Director. Founded in 1903, Cornish Mutual insures farms and rural businesses across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. Being a mutual organisation means the company is owned by its customers - its
FOLK2FOLK achieves £300 million in lending
2nd September 2019 - FOLK2FOLK, the Cornwall-based Peer-to-Peer lending platform for local, rural and SME businesses, has now surpassed £300 million in lending providing a valuable source of capital to hundreds of businesses across the South West. FOLK2FOLK, who spearhead The Local Lending Movement, is the third largest peer-to-peer lender to business in the UK in terms of money lent (source: Brismo’s volume indices*). By facilitating the lending of £300 million, the company has enabled small businesses
News Release: Cornish law firm visited by new charity partner Invictus Trust
A Cornish charity that provides essential mental health support to young and vulnerable people has visited Stephens Scown LLP’s Truro office, as part of a new charity partnership. Invictus Trust was founded in 2011 by Steve Cowburn and his family in the wake of his son Ben’s suicide, and the charity was chosen by Stephens Scown employees in Cornwall as the county’s new charity partner. Steve told attendees about the history of Invictus Trust and what they are hoping to achieve moving forward. The
Free swim school open days
Eleven of Cornwall’s leisure centres will be holding free Swim School Open Days this month with the aim of encouraging more people to learn to swim. From free beginner taster sessions to synchronised swimming lessons, activities for each open day will vary depending on the location, but all will offer free swim assessments with qualified teachers. This will allow staff to ascertain what level would be appropriate for each swimmer to start at within the swim school whilst also introducing them to the types
Career & Opportunities Fair: Penryn Campus
Companies are invited to attend the Careers & Opportunities Fair held on Wednesday 16th October 12-3pm at the University of Exeter's Penryn Campus. The Careers & Opportunities Fair is a central event to promote your company and opportunities to all University of Exeter students on the Penryn Campus. Prices range from (£25-79+VAT) and include table, chairs, parking, pasty and refreshments. The fair provides the perfect opportunity for you to raise your profile amongst our students and market any
Spain is no Frontier for Mylor’s Bright Spark - News Release: 29/08/2019
From winning top slot as the UK’s “Newly Certificated Electronics Technician of the Year 2018” with a 100% pass rate in her exams – Mylor Yacht Harbour electrical assistant Rebekah (Bekx) Hancock has now been impressing clients more than a thousand miles away.When Bill and Mo Joce needed an urgent upgrade of some of the Raymarine electronics’ equipment aboard their Oyster 49 yacht Shakura, the fact that they were based at Sada Marina in North West Spain was no stumbling block to the Raymarine-accredited
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RRL Partner Celebrates 20 Years with Firm
Mark Williams, Partner at RRL Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers, is celebrating twenty years working at the leading Cornish firm. Mark is a general practice Partner, with specialisms in audit and the charity sector, working with many well-known organisations across Cornwall. He holds the prestigious ICAEW Diploma in Charity Accounting, reflecting his expertise in the not for profit sector. Hailing from St Levan in the far west of Cornwall, Mark first joined RRL in 1999 as a trainee
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New office and Industrial Space in Cornwall exclusively for SMES!
Our newly developed business space opens next month with both office and industrial units available! Located at Cornwall business Park West in Scorrier, Our work-spaces are built to the highest quality and are exclusively for SMEs. Have a tour of the office and industrial space on the following links; Redruth Enterprise Park: https://vimeo.com/355278041 Redruth House: https://vimeo.com/355278381 For more information please contact michael@bauergroup.co.uk
NEW! ASK OUR HR EXPERT …
NEW! ASK OUR HR EXPERT …INTRODUCING OUR NEW ASK OUR HR EXPERT WEBSITE FUNCTION! Have you got a quick HR related question that you’d like to run by one of the Sapience HR Experts? Then now you can and its all at the touch of a button! Visit our website for more information!
Nick Bond appointed as new Executive Director for the Islands’ Partnership; new strategic partnershi
The Islands’ Partnership, the official Destination Management Organisation and business lead for the Isles of Scilly, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Bond as its new Executive Director. The appointment comes at a time when the Islands’ Partnership can also announce a new three-year strategic partnership with Penzance Helicopters, alongside Isles of Scilly Steamship Group, Tresco Estate and the Duchy of Cornwall, all of whom have renewed their commitment to the Islands’ Partnership for a
First three TEDxTruro speakers announced
Child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr Lynne Jones OBE, expedition paddler Jeff Allen and ‘Action Nan’ Pat Smith are the first speakers to be announced for this year’s TEDxTruro event on Friday 25 October. The theme is ‘Uncharted Waters’. Dr Jones, a Fellow of Harvard University’s Center for Health and Human Rights, has worked in areas of conflict and disaster for the last 25 years. Her talk, ‘Giving the migrant child a voice’, tells the story of what it’s like to leave your home and your
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A very memorable week at National Maritime Museum Cornwall
There was a lot to celebrate at National Maritime Museum Cornwall this week as the organisation welcomed its two millionth visitor. The Museum also discovered it had been awarded a significant Arts Council Grant for its next major exhibition, due to open in 2020. This week was a big milestone in National Maritime Museum Cornwall’s history as it welcomed its two millionth visitor through the doors since opening in 2003. Averaging at 125,000 visitors each year, National Maritime Museum Cornwall is the most
Millendreath has been re-branded
Millendreath Beach Resort: the new, old name for our beautiful holiday resort that sits directly on Millendreath beach near Looe, previously named Black Rock Beach Resort after the famous mark that sits proudly out to sea. The site has been undergoing a subtle rebrand for the last two years, with a new team, a brand-new logo, a new website and now, a new name! As Millendreath is the only one of its name in the UK, we were keen to show off our uniqueness and put ourselves firmly on the map! Along with the
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Ignition assists surveying firm with asset finance following robbery
Leeds-based integrated surveying and engineering firm, the Met Consultancy Group, is investing in new equipment and expanding its workforce, despite the misfortune of suffering a recent robbery. This summer, Met Consultancy Group, which employs more than 45 people and operates nationwide, was targeted by a group of thieves who stole a large amount of high-tech surveying equipment from its vehicles. The company approached Truro-based asset finance provider, Ignition, to help replace the missing equipment,
Callestick Farm signs Levi Roots deal
A three-year licensing deal has been signed between Levi Roots and Callestick Farm Ice-Cream. The contract means that a unique range of Levi Roots ice-cream and sorbet is in development, with an official launch expected early next year. Since famously winning investment in the Dragon’s Den to launch his Caribbean-inspired Reggae Reggae Sauce on a national scale, Levi has increased his brand presence with a variety of products. The deal with multi-award-winning Callestick Farm represents an exciting
Big picnic lunch in Camborne
With the weather set for this week’s Bank Holiday weekend, Camborne’s BID (Business Improvement District) team are inviting people to pack up a picnic or grab something tasty from the town’s many shops and have lunch at Camborne Park on Friday 23 August. “It’s summer, the sun should be shining and there’s nothing quite like a picnic for getting families and friends together and having fun,” said Anna Pascoe, the BID manager. “There’s plenty of space in the park for running around, playing football or
Hard work and individual achievement praised at Cornwall’s top school
The Headmistress of Cornwall’s number one school, Truro High School for Girls, has praised the hard work and commitment shown by her students as they collected the results of their A Levels. Sarah Matthews said the girls could now reap the fruits of their labour as they head off to some of the UK’s top universities to study subjects ranging from medicine to mechanical engineering, textile design, psychology and criminology. Last year the school made headlines after it was ranked the number one Small
Summer time is here again!
Summer time is here again! Does it seem now that everyday someone is missing from the office and on occasions, most of the staff are out on the same day? The increase in employees’ time off during the summer months happens for many reasons. School is out and it is the best time for a family vacation, or friends/family coming to visit, to name just a few. Many businesses find that they are short staffed during the summer because requests for time off were not managed effectively. There are some basic
Investment in infrastructure pays dividends for Cornish precision engineering company
Falmouth-based Carrick Engineering have seen their commitment to investing in cutting edge tools and technology reap the rewards, with orders being received from around the world. With a focus on assured precision manufacturing, Carrick Engineering can deliver a complete service from concept to completion. At every step of the process, organisations will find an experienced team offering ongoing support in everything from design, prototyping and testing, to machining, fabrication and
SAPC provides location for German film crew
A brand new newspaper recently moved into town - but just for the weekend! A few weeks ago the St Austell Printing Company Factory was transformed into the offices of the fictional "Cornish Gazette" newspaper for the filming of a German television drama. The crew from FFP New Media are currently based in Cornwall, filming television adaptations of novels by the Cornish author Rosamunde Pilcher. Pilcher's novels are very popular in Germany, with a quarter of a million Germans making the pilgrimage to
SAPC announce continued partnership with TEDxTruro
St Austell Printing Company has announced their continued sponsorship of TEDxTruro in October. This is the third year SAPC are sponsoring the event, which takes place at Truro College. SAPC will also print the event programmes in our sustainable factory. This is the fourth consecutive year that the day-long event has taken place, featuring a wide range of insightful speakers covering subjects based around this year’s theme: “Uncharted Waters”. TEDxTruro is a licence of the popular TED conference, devoted
CIOSIF Loan to Help Ethical Homeware Designer Grow
A manufacturer and distributor of ethical and environmentally responsible homeware products is the latest business to receive funding support from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment Fund (CIOSIF), with an £80,000 loan made up of £35,000 from CIOSIF and £45,000 from SWIG Finance. Truro based I for Design Limited produces a range of cork products that is proving increasingly popular with retailers from across the region and beyond, with an existing client list that includes Rick Stein, The Eden
New Chairman Strengthens Board at National Maritime Museum Cornwall
National Maritime Museum Cornwall is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Sherrard DL, as the new Chairman of Trustees as Peter Davies steps down after several years at the helm. Simon, who has been a Trustee since June 2014, and held the position of Vice Chairman since 2017, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He has been a shipowner and held a number of Chairman and board positions in various maritime organisations. Having started his career at Samuel Montagu & Co Ltd, merchant
SAPC named Green Company of the Year in national awards
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has been recognised as one of the UK’s most environmentally-friendly printing companies after winning a coveted national award. The family-run business was named “Green Company of the Year” at the Print, Design and Marketing Awards which took place in London last week. The awards celebrate the achievements of printing companies, designers and agencies from across the UK. The Green Company award recognises a thorough and ongoing commitment to sustainability and was one of
Say Hello to Automated Security Compliance
Organisational IT has become increasing complex—with the need to support cloud services, mobile devices and remote working. Securing all of this can be tricky, meeting compliance can be even harder. Focus is proud to add CyberSmart to our service offerings. CyberSmart is a single platform that allows you to achieve and maintain Cyber Essential certification and GDPR compliance, easily and automatically. The cloud based platform is designed to assist you in achieving Cyber Essentials certification in the
Second edition of SAPC Card game released by popular demand.
St Austell Printing Company are pleased to announce the release of a second edition of their popular “Cornish Pairs” card game. Last year SAPC unveiled their promotional card game which is is an adaptation of the well-known game “pairs”; but instead of matching numbers, players have to match up 15 different Cornish landmarks. The 2019 edition features a new set of Cornish landmarks, including Goonhilly Earth Station, Cornwall Airport Newquay, Trevose Head Lighthouse and the iconic colourful beach huts on
St Austell Printing Company announces return of Print Power Event
St Austell Printing Company has teamed up with Business Cornwall Magazine for the return of a free event to help local businesses to embrace the power of their print. Back for the second year, “Print Power” will take place at St Austell Conference Centre on Thursday 11th July and features leading experts in the printing and publication industry with presentations and workshops to help business owners, managers and marketing professionals to get their most out of their printed marketing. Matt Bunt,
SAPC chosen as preferred printing partner for Cornwall Wildlife Trust
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has announced a business partnership with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust. As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment, the family-run company has announced that is has become a Wildlife Partner of Cornwall Wildlife Trust for 2019/20; joining other prominent brands such as South West Water, Frugi, Whistlefish and BBC Radio Cornwall. Cornwall Wildlife Trust is the county’s only charity that conserves habitats, protects wildlife and
SAPC unveils digital printing expansion
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has announced an expansion to its digital printing department, with a major investment in a number of new printing presses which offer increased quality, efficiency and exceptional turnaround times. The family-run company has taken delivery of two new Xerox Versant machines, which are now running in conjunction with two existing presses and a number of large format machines. This investment is to enable SAPC to keep up with continued demand for digital printing from both
SAPC announces major investment in new folder
During a period of sustained growth, St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) has made a major investment in new equipment which increases the number of products on offer, as well as enhancing quality and sustainability. SAPC’s Bindery team have taken delivery of a Horizon computerised cross folder, which offers a large number of folding options for printed products. This includes leaflets, brochures, folders and magazines. This significant investment is one of the most recent by SAPC, who in 2018 invested in
SAPC Calendar raises £200 for Cornish charity
It has been revealed that the 2019 St Austell Printing Company Calendar has helped to raise £200 for a much-loved Cornish charity.Each year SAPC team up with talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students to produce a calendar, with thousands printed and sent to SAPC’s clients across the UK.For the first time, additional copies were produced and sold in various Cornwall Hospice Care Shops and on the St Austell Printing Company website. All money raised went directly to the charity.This year’s
SAPC introduce new delivery system to help decrease carbon footprint
St Austell Printing Company has introduced a new delivery management system designed to help decrease it’s carbon footprint, save time and improve customer experience. SAPC runs a fleet of vans which make dozens of deliveries across Cornwall every day. The new software securely holds all the details of that day’s orders and automatically creates the best route for the deliveries. It optimises the route based on a combination of distance, delivery weights and live traffic conditions to ensure the
Advertise your business at The Royal Cornwall Hospital with Big Box Advertising
Big Box Advertising are pleased to announce that you can now advertise your business on digital information screens across 20 locations at The Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske. The screens will also be used for NHS information and have original content as well as adverts and is designed to keep the captive audience entertained while they wait. The digital information screens will be in departments such as A&E, Outpatients, Xray, Trelawney wing entrance and cafe seating area, Maternity and all the major
SAPC announce Cornwall Business Awards 2019 sponsorship
For the second-consecutive year, St Austell Printing Company is pleased to announce a headline sponsorship for the Cornwall Business Awards. The popular awards recognise the most inspirational, successful and entrepreneurial businesses in Cornwall. SAPC are once again sponsoring the “Best Family Business” award with SAPC Operations Manager Beth Mayman taking a place on the judging panel. Peter Moody, SAPC’s Managing Director said: “We’re very pleased to be asked to support the awards for the second year
SAPC recognised as one of Cornwall’s most sustainable businesses
St Austell Printing Company have been recognised as one of Cornwall’s most sustainable businesses at a recent prestigious awards ceremony. Organised by Cornwall Council and The Environment Agency, The Cornwall Sustainability Awards is designed to reward and recognise the people and organisations that are protecting and growing the natural environment of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. SAPC were named winners in the “Best Managed Medium Business” category at the ceremony which took place at the Headland
SAPC team up with local students to raise funds for Cornwall Hospice Care
A St Austell Company has once again teamed up with local students on a project which will help raise money for a much-loved local charity. The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Progress and innovation”, with the artwork reflecting Cornwall’s history and continuing innovation journey. Some of the subjects include St Austell Brewery’s sustainability
SAPC shortlisted for coveted award
The team at St Austell Printing Company are celebrating after it was revealed they’ve been named a finalist in the prestigious Cornwall Sustainability Awards 2018. Organised by TEVI, the CSA encourage, reward, and recognise the excellent work organisations are doing to improve their own sustainability while positively growing the natural environment in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. SAPC have been named a finalist in the Best Managed Business category by demonstrating their commitment to energy,
LEP appoints new private sector director
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed Robert Camp, Managing Partner at regional law firm Stephens Scown, to its Board.The LEP has also confirmed the reappointment of three current directors for a second three-year term.They are Chair Mark Duddridge, who is a director of Rodda’s; Vice-Chair Professor Mark Goodwin, who is Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Exeter; and Emmie Kell, Chief Executive of the Cornwall Museums Partnership.Sarah Trethowan will be
Bright new data protection and cyber security joint venture from two inspiring South West businesses
A leading South West law firm has joined forces with one of the region’s top outsourced IT support businesses to create a joint venture offering cyber security and data protection services. nuBright sees Stephens Scown LLP and Bluegrass Group working together to offer legal and technical solutions. “This is a first for the region,” says Robert Camp, Stephens Scown’s managing partner who is spear-heading the new joint venture. “Compliance, data protection, risk and IT are top of any Board’s agenda. With
.eu Domains To Be Cancelled Following Brexit
Brexit ramifications rumble on and for several of our clients the news that EURid (the European Registry for Internet Domains) has decided that anyone without an EU postal address will not be able to own a .eu domain after Brexit, is another issue to factor in. Click here to read the full notice from EURid. If you have an EU postal address, we strongly suggest that you switch the registration of your .eu domain name to that one so that you can keep it. Otherwise, the domain will be cancelled on one of
SAPC continue commitment to sustainability with solar panel installation
St Austell Printing Company has made a significant investment in meeting it’s sustainability goals, by unveiling one of the largest roof-based solar panel arrays in Cornwall.A total of 441 panels across two buildings at Carclaze will generate an impressive 130,000kWh per year - the equivalent of 40 domestic solar PV systems. It’s hoped that the 150kWp system will present a carbon-saving of at least 45 tonnes per year.Beth Mayman, Operations Manager for St Austell Printing Company said: “We’re really
£10 million family-run business reaps benefits of tailor-made management development scheme
The UK’s leading organic children’s clothing brand, Cornwall based Frugi, which currently has a £10 million turnover and 86 staff members has reaped the benefits of a tailor-made management development programme that was designed from ‘scratch’ by specialist coaching services provider, Oxford Innovation. For 30 years, Oxford Innovation has been delivering exclusive coaching packages for high growth SMEs like Frugi. Current Oxford Innovation support for Frugi comes via Transform, a coaching programme aimed
20k viewers in just 3 months for St Austell Webcam
A webcam designed to promote the beauty of St Austell across the world has been well-received, racking up thousands of viewers in just three months. St Austell Conference Centre, which is part of St Austell Printing Company launched the webcam in March 2018at their landmark premises at Carclaze. It has now racked up 20,000 unique viewers. Beth Mayman, Operations Manager said: “So many people comment on how stunning the views are from our conferencing and event suites. Because we’re up high, on a clear day
Chamber Announces Cornwall Festival of Business 2019
Cornwall Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans to bring a new and dynamic series of events to the business community in the form of Cornwall Festival of Business, which will start in 2019. The business community has long enjoyed Cornwall Business Week as the peak of the Spring business season; and this will be complemented by the Autumn Festival from 28th October-1st November 2019. The Duchy’s agile and energetic business environment can only be further encouraged by great support from
SAPC produce special Top Trumps for Royal Wedding in record time
A family-run Cornish company is vying for the Royal seal of approval after manufacturing a special souvenir to commemorate the upcoming royal wedding. Working with games manufacturer Winning Moves, a collectable “Royal Wedding” edition of the popular card game Top Trumps has been designed by Winning Moves and manufactured by the St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) team at their purpose-built factory on the outskirts of St Austell. Last year SAPC were awarded the contract to print the popular card game by
Is Facebook Fiddling With Your Mobile Phone Contacts?
Oh dear – more bad news for Facebook. The beleaguered behemoth of social media let slip – by way of a blogpost from their chief technology officer – that Cambridge Analytica may have improperly shared an additional 37 million user’s data – significantly up from the 50 million noted in earlier reports. Ouch! This will undoubtedly add to the concern that many users – both individuals and businesses – will have about trusting the company with their data. There’s no doubt that Facebook are working hard to
St Austell Conference Centre launch webcam
A St Austell-based company has installed a new webcam overlooking the bay in a bid to help promote the town around the world. St Austell Conference Centre, which is part of St Austell Printing Company has installed the webcam at their purpose-built premises at Carclaze. The camera provides a 24-hour HD live stream taking in the town and views across St Austell Bay. Beth Mayman, Operations Manager said: “So many people comment on how stunning the views are from our conferencing and event suites. Because
Website Translation - Tips
Perhaps more than ever – given recent political events – businesses in the UK are considering how they’ll continue to, or begin trade with other nations. For most companies of any scale & vision, having local language-specific sales & marketing brochures, information and tools has long been a given – whether or not they have offices, local representatives or subsidiaries “overseas”. But does that focus translate and permeate as far as their websites and related digital services? Not always as effectively
SAPC leads the way with £1m equipment investment programme
To keep up with increased workload St Austell Printing Company have kick-started a £1 million investment programme with a brand new state-of-the-art press which offers increased efficiency, capacity and a range of new product options. The family-run company has unveiled a Ryobi Mitsubishi (RGMT) Series SRA1 offset press, becoming the first printing company in the south west to embrace brand new LED-UV drying technology. The 27 tonne press was shipped directly from Japan and installed over four weeks at
St Austell Printing Company develops the next generation of printing experts
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) is developing their next generation of printing experts with the appointment of two apprentices to their team. Lucy Everett (18) and James Richards (17) have joined SAPC through an apprenticeship scheme facilitated by the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF). Lucy has joined as an apprentice print operator and James as an apprentice bindery assistant. They are the only BPIF apprentices in Cornwall. The apprenticeships offer an opportunity for James and Lucy
Millionth pack of Top Trumps to be produced in St Austell comes off the production line
St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) have celebrated reaching a major milestone – with the millionth pack of ‘Top Trumps’ to be printed in Cornwall rolling off the production line. Last year SAPC were awarded the contract by Winning Moves to print the iconic card game at their purpose-built factory on the outskirts of St Austell. This led to a major £500,000 investment in a specialist Rollem finishing machine and the creation of additional skilled jobs. Prior to the production moving to Cornwall, the
Minimising Paperwork, Maximising Efficiency
As IT providers in Cornwall, we've worked with many companies whose business model is somehow related to the mining industries and heritage of the region. We were delighted then, when Datson Consulting, a well respected civil, structural and mining engineering consultancy practice approached our stand at last year’s “Celebration of Cornish Mining” at Heartlands – part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. They’d seen some of our work in the sector & wanted support from a
