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Feb Fest Bude
The Bude Wave Project team will be running a treasure hunt for Feb Fest on Saturday February 26th (details below), anyone is welcome to come and get involved! The Wave Project – Beach Treasure Hunt Pick up a treasure hunt leaflet from The Wave Project at Bude Sea Pool and head off to explore Summerleaze beach, the tidal pool and the surrounding area looking for treasure… Time: 10am – 12pm Location: Bude Sea Pool Age: Families Price: FREE Booking Required: No
FOLK2FOLK exceeds half a billion in lending to regional small businesses
20 January 2022: FOLK2FOLK, the national lender for regional businesses, has surpassed £500 million in lending with a record level of £108m lent during 2021, almost double that of the previous year. This represents a substantial 80% increase in the total value of completed loans by the regional lender when compared to 2020. As a result of this funding, hundreds of business-owners across regional England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have been enabled to fulfil their business aspirations and
Small but mighty
Stephen Chidgey’s mantra that good customer service is more important than anything has again earned him a finalist’s place in the self-catering category of the 2021/2022 Cornwall Tourism Awards. Stephen runs the Old Barn at Tregonetha with his partner Allen Puckey. Situated in a quiet hamlet between Padstow and Bodmin, the eco-friendly, five-bed accommodation is within walking distance of the Tregonetha Downs nature reserve and Castle-an-Dinas, an impressive Iron Age hill fort. Cornwall has
It's Possible in Camborne
The Camborne Town Deal board has voted in favour of working with a recently formed community interest company (CIC) that aims to drive positive change and help local people. Called ‘It’s Possible Camborne’, the non-profit CIC was set up by an experienced team of volunteer directors who live and work in the town and are passionate about turning aspirations into reality. “We want to empower local people to get actively involved, encourage organisations to work together and attract and share
Personal Tribute To Paul Myners, Baron Myners of Truro
There have already been glowing obituaries to Paul in national and international media, so I thought I would limit mine to a personal and local tribute to him. I first met Paul when he spoke brilliantly at Truro School Speech Day 2016. He had been invited as one of the school’s most famous former pupils. He arrived for coffee with the Headmaster and me in an electric blue suit and with a twinkle in his eye. He was immediately engaging, interested in the young people around him, and great fun. His talk had
Businesses to receive financial support to deal with impact of Omicron
Cornwall Council has today announced details of how it will deliver the Government’s Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant, as well as the Additional Restrictions Grant, which it has discretion to pay to local businesses most in need. Businesses eligible for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant will receive a letter from the Council shortly with details of the grant conditions and what they will need to supply to verify their eligibility. Cornwall Council will be processing grant applications under
University of Plymouth’s South West Local Opportunities Fair - Wednesday 23rd February
University of Plymouth South West Local Opportunities Fair Wednesday 23rd February 2022 | 11:00 – 15:00 University Campus (in-person event) The University of Plymouth’s Careers Service are pleased to invite regional organisations, particularly SMEs, to our inaugural South West Local Opportunities Fair to showcase internship, placement and graduate roles. The University attracts many of its students from the South West and a vast majority of these wish to remain and work in the area
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INCREDIBLE UNDERWATER CORNISH ADVENTURE AWAITS 400 LUCKY TEENS!
INCREDIBLE UNDERWATER CORNISH ADVENTURE AWAITS 400 LUCKY TEENS! A lifechanging competition is launching early 2022 to bring the crucial message of marine conservation to the heart of secondary schools nationwide Here at DIVE PROJECT CORNWALL we believe it is every young person’s right to experience the ocean. We also believe that educating our children about the wonders of the planet’s marine environment and the crucial part it plays in our existence, and that of all ocean life, will help safeguard
National Apprenticeship Week 'Build the Future'
The National Apprenticeship Week 2022 theme of ‘Build the Future’ continues from 2021, and focuses on the benefits apprenticeships can have on individuals, businesses, and local communities The theme of “Build the Future” continues for its second National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place between 7 and 13 February 2022. The 15th annual week-long celebration will take place across England, encouraging individuals of any age to reach their career goals by building their skills and
Business Club is open to new members
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is inviting new members to join its 2022 Business Club. The Club is open to businesses across Cornwall and Plymouth and is a great way to build connections and raise the profile of your business while also supporting a charity caring for local children and families. Bernadette Chambers, Area Fundraiser for CHSW said: “Membership to the Club not only provides the opportunity to raise your business’ profile at exclusive networking events, and enhance your social media
BCC FINDS RISING CYBER-ATTACK FEARS IN HYBRID WORKING WORLD
More than half of firms believe their exposure to attack has increased due to working from home arrangements One in 10 firms have been the victim of a cyber-attack in the last year This rises to more than one in seven for larger firms with more than 50 employees Only one in five firms have cyber-security accreditations in place A new survey of almost 1,000 UK firms, of all sectors and sizes, has revealed that more than half believe their IT systems have been left more exposed to
Looking to find out more about a career in accountancy?
Looking to find out more about a career in accountancy? Thursday 3rd February | 6 - 6:45pm We are frequently contacted by our clients and contacts regarding careers in accountancy and what we offer as a firm, whether that be work experience, placements, or career development. In response to this we are pleased to invite you to join our virtual insight evening, giving you the opportunity to find out what a career in accounting is all about. This webinar is aimed at
Tommy Foster to appear in NEW 8 part series! Sponsorship deals available!
Tommy is being filmed by the production company who did the hugely successful Netflix series ‘Drive to Survive’ for F1 They are following him around as he races in the Michelin Le Mans Cup Series in Europe. It will consist of eight one hour episodes to be shown on Sky UK, Sky Europe and NBC in the States with a global viewing of in excess of twenty million. Each episode will also include a ten minute feature of one of the partner/sponsor’s product. Sponsors will also be invited to the races where
Tense negotiation
Today's news headlines: ‘UK companies optimistic about outlook for 2022’. Several surveys carried out by Deloitte suggest that businesses in the UK appear to be more willing to look past Omicron in 2022, with optimism among Chief Financial Officers in large companies on the rise. It’s thought that barriers to trade that have emerged since Brexit will be less of a concern as labour shortages continue to constrain businesses. According to some, labour force issues being the main cause for concern is a
Acquisitions - a match made in Heaven?
The final stages of an acquisition deal can be all consuming, but operationally, post completion has when the real work begins. The nature of the acquisition and the relationship between Vendor and Purchaser will determine the challenges in integrating the acquisition into the future structure. Katherine Broadhurst, Corporate Finance Partner at Azets, explores the key areas to focus on once the deal is completed and the ink is dry.People Power People are central to the success of any business. New working
Covid Business Support
Falmouth Vaccination Clinic You will be aware we as a Town Team have been undertaking a huge amount of behind-the-scenes work on top of all the other projects, to secure a more substantial and long term in-town COVID vaccination site presence for Falmouth, in addition to the series of pop-up sites last year we lobbied for. To that end, we are very pleased to announce this will commence on Sunday 9th January, running from 9am to 2pm in the Atherton Suite, Old Post Office, The Moor. This will be for walk-ins
Strategic investment nurtures continued growth at South West law firm
Employee-owned law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has credited focus on strategic goals, investment in technology, new talent and an engaged and supportive employee-owner workforce as the key reasons behind a 6% year-on-year increase in turnover in its 2020/2021 accounts. Managing Partner, Richard Baker says: “I am extremely proud of our people. Not only have they consistently gone above and beyond to maintain high levels of service for our clients, they have also supported each other through another
89-year-old business founder wins unfair dismissal case brought by managing director
An asphalt business founder, suffering from dementia, has successfully defended an unfair dismissal case brought by his managing director, with the help of legal representation from the specialist employment law team at Stephens Scown LLP. 89-year-old Eric Roberts set up the tarmac business, Eric Roberts Contractors Ltd in St Columb, Cornwall, in 1956. Former managing director, Andrew Robson, claimed Mr Roberts made him redundant from his £50,000-a-year role and accused him of “running the business into
Community support organisation celebrates a successful year
An organisation devoted to helping vulnerable people has ended the year having supported more than 500 clients through challenging times. Konnect Communities, which gives support to people with a range of backgrounds including those who are homeless, in prison, long-term unemployed and those living with mental and physical health conditions, marked the milestone this December. The community interest company has helped its clients through a range of projects it runs across Cornwall and South
How to get results while taking care of your wellbeing
Get your New Year’s resolution in early by learning how to rewire your brain to work more effectively. Have you ever found yourself in a battle between getting results and taking care of your well-being? Most people we come across tell us they regularly face this struggle, whether they are chief executives who find themselves on calls at the weekend, seasoned professionals who struggle to delegate, or first-level managers who find it hard to manage upwards. This was already true in early 2020, when we
Cornwall Hospitality Ltd
Happy New Year to all! Whilst my new website is still under construction, I thought I would take the opportunity to explain a little about my business. Cornwall Hospitality Ltd is a hospitality and catering consultancy based in Redruth. Services that I offer are chef services, training, mystery guest, purchasing reviews and an access to resources course. Alongside my consultancy business, I have a sales agency with a company that manufactures a new type of hand sanitizer unit. This unit mists your
Thank you and please carry on helping us to help you
An open letter to the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly from the NHS and Cornwall Council Care services. As we approach Christmas and New Year, we want to thank you for the many ways you have responded to the pressures on our health and care services in 2021 and we have a big ask – we need you to continue to help us, to help you. Health and care workers across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are working tirelessly together to keep services running to support us all, our loved ones, our
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2022 Edinburgh Cup - Invitation to potential business sponsors
This summer there’s an opportunity for local businesses to be involved with the premier racing event in Cornish waters in 2022. The Edinburgh Cup is awarded to the winner of the Dragon Class British National Championships, which this year will take place off Falmouth. Dragons are elegant nine-metre keelboats, raced by crews of up to three people. The week-long sailing contest is being staged in early July by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, in partnership with Falmouth Harbour - the new name for
World first at Roche
In what is believed to be a world first, British Lithium has produced lithium at pilot scale from the mica in granite in its new pilot plant near Roche. Funded by Innovate UK, the pilot plant has taken just seven months to design and build and uses patented technology in a sustainable production process. The pilot plant design is based on four years’ intensive research and development and is the latest milestone in British Lithium’s progress towards full operational status. All UK car
Support for Cornwall's athletes
GLL – the UK’s largest leisure charitable social enterprise - has once again shown its commitment to improving health, wellbeing and opportunity in the communities it works in, by supporting the next generation of athletes to the tune of £1.2 million, via The GLL Sport Foundation (GSF). The GSF is the UK’s largest independent athlete support programme. Since it launched in 2008, the programme has provided over 18,000 athlete awards, with a total financial value of £12.1 million. The foundation
Scoliosis surgery not the only choice
Keen dancer Chloe Sharland, from Exeter, was eleven years old when her mum took her to the doctor because she didn’t think her daughter’s spine looked quite right. The GP somewhat bluntly agreed it was twisted and referred Chloe to a consultant who diagnosed Scoliosis. Surgery, he said, was the only option and she should come back in six months’ time to see if it had progressed enough to have the operation. Now 24, Chloe looks back on that traumatic time with understandable
Address ESG or lose funding, warns SME accounting expert
An SME accounting expert with UK Top 10 firm Azets, the largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs, is urging businesses to address Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies or risk losing their funding line. Matthew Gard, Growth Partner at Azets, says climate change and ESG is already starting to have a significant impact on funding decisions and those too focused on the short-term could be putting the future of their businesses at risk. He warns that lenders, suppliers,
New 2022 Business Support Package launched
Truro and Penwith College has launched its new package of training and funding options for 2022 that will support employers to navigate the continuing Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit transition. The College’s Business Support Package has been launched inside its new Business Training Solutions guide; available to download online; www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/businesssupportpackage2022. The new range of training programmes includes many that are available remotely and has been developed with Cornwall-based
New People Development Director appointed at employee-owned law firm
Following the arrival of Alex Mackie as Stephens Scown LLP’s first Chief Operating Officer in September 2021, the employee-owned law firm has made another inspired strategic appointment with the announcement that Mark Shepherd has joined as the Firm’s first People Development Director.Having previously held a range of senior leadership roles across the John Lewis Partnership – including Regional Branch Manager and Integration Lead for John Lewis and Partners – Mark brings with him vast experience and
A Meeting of Minds?
Once you have identified a target, considered as much as you can from strategic, financial and cultural perspectives, and had an initially positive response to an approach, the process to seek to reach a mutually acceptable position starts. Katherine Broadhurst, partner at Azets explains. Internally, the Buyer should agree a team who would work with the external advisors on the transaction, as well as the parameters (maximum value, other principles of engagement) for the deal. This ensures appropriate
Seize the opportunity!
Our recent SME Barometer report highlighted businesses see the biggest opportunity and the biggest threat as two sides of the same coin – adapting to the new “normal”. This involves embracing the new ways customers are purchasing goods and services…increasing efficiency and reach through automisation and digitisation. Katherine Broadhurst, Partner at Azets explores some positive steps you can take to seize the opportunity. Organic Growth With more than half of SMEs expecting turnover and profit to
Experienced family lawyer joins leading Family Law team
Employee-owned law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, has welcomed a new partner with over 20 years’ experience to their award-winning Family Law team. Jill Bruce, an experienced family solicitor specialising in high net worth cases involving complex pensions, business interests, inherited wealth and trusts, has recently joined Stephens Scown’s Family Law team, which has Tier 1 ranking in both the Legal 500 and Chambers independent guides to legal services. Jill regularly advises families on wealth protection,
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Cornish agency shortlisted for award on 1st birthday
A Cornish marketing agency has been thriving since its launch at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and now it has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as they celebrate their first birthday. Kraken Marketing was founded in April 2020 by Lyssa-Fêe Crump after a decade of working in-house with Cornish companies. She saw a need for an Agile agency that took a data-driven approach to marketing tech companies. She wanted to help them discover their brand identity and explore why their
Cornish tech company doubles in size and is helping other companies recover after COVID-19
A Cornish tech company has doubled in size during the coronavirus pandemic and is now helping other businesses bounce back. hiyield was founded 3 years ago by Matt Ville, Ben Short, and Mike Roberts. Since then the business has been growing rapidly, reporting 52% growth this year, while helping startups, scale-ups, and enterprise innovators unlock their digital potential. COVID-19 led to the hiyield team moving to work remotely however, their company culture allowed them to transition
Not evolving quickly enough, what is the worst that could happen?
Not evolving quickly enough, what is the worst that could happen? 2020 really showed us that we need to innovate to stay relevant and profitable. But this is not something new, this is a lesson we have seen repeated throughout history. There are a number of high-profile cases we can look at to learn this valuable lesson. Blockbuster Blockbuster was a giant in the film rental industry and a worldwide household name. They were founded in 1985 and by 2004 they had nearly 10,000 stores
SAPC happy to unveil 2021 calendar
The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, once again featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Happy Place”. With health and wellbeing being very-much at the forefront of people’s minds, the SAPC team wanted to use the 2021 calendar to acknowledge and promote the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. Thousands of calendars have been manufactured and are being sent to the company’s clients
SAPC offset full operational carbon footprint to become a “Carbon Balanced Printer”.
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
SAPC lend support to Surfers Against Sewage
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St
