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‘THANK YOU BEARY MUCH’: MAMA BEAR GIFTS EMPLOYEES WITH SPECIAL TREAT
Apr 26

Apr 26 ‘THANK YOU BEARY MUCH’: MAMA BEAR GIFTS EMPLOYEES WITH SPECIAL TREAT

Loop South West
Care, Business, News

South West nursery group Mama Bear’s has celebrated the hard work of its employees with a special treat box to show their appreciation.

Regency Purchasing Group signs up 600 new customers in a year as it celebrates double awards win
Apr 25

Apr 25 Regency Purchasing Group signs up 600 new customers in a year as it celebrates double awards win

Loop South West
Business, Hospitality, News, Awards

The future is looking bright for one of the UK’s leading procurement businesses, with a 20 per cent growth in its customer base and two prestigious business award wins.

Taking the fear out of cost-plus contracts
Apr 21

Apr 21 Taking the fear out of cost-plus contracts

Loop South West
Business, Development, Legal, News, Property

With the construction industry becoming cautious of fixed price contracts in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, construction and design specialist contractor Dan Grimshaw says there are advantages to using cost-plus contracts instead.

Focus Hotels in strong position to support struggling businesses
Apr 19

Apr 19 Focus Hotels in strong position to support struggling businesses

Loop South West
Business, Hospitality

Focus Hotels Management Ltd is in a strong position to support struggling hoteliers on the post-lockdown road to recovery after reporting a positive first quarter for 2022.

Parker’s support community ventures
Apr 19

Apr 19 Parker’s support community ventures

Loop South West
Business, Attractions, Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News

A Backwell estate agency has announced a new link up to sponsor West Backwell Bowls Club as part of its support for the local community.

Clarke Willmott acts on double acquisition deal
Apr 18

Apr 18 Clarke Willmott acts on double acquisition deal

Loop South West
Business, News, Professional Services, Legal

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has acted on a deal which has seen logistics specialists WH Bowker acquire two new businesses.

Music making sparks joy for dementia residents
Apr 17

Apr 17 Music making sparks joy for dementia residents

Loop South West
Business, Care, Culture, Health, News

Residents at a dementia care home in Plymouth have been enthusiastically singing along with their favourite songs during a specially arranged pre-Easter visit by Plymouth Music Makers.

Clarke Willmott expands Planning and Environment team
Apr 15

Apr 15 Clarke Willmott expands Planning and Environment team

Loop South West
Business, Legal, News, Professional Services, Recruitment

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has expanded its planning and environment team with the appointment of a new partner.

Local artists to be showcased at second BS5 Art Trail
Apr 14

Apr 14 Local artists to be showcased at second BS5 Art Trail

Loop South West
Arts, Attractions, Culture, Events, Lifestyle, News, Property, Travel

Local artists are being given the chance to showcase their work at venues around BS5 as the popular BS5 Art Trail returns for its second year.

Nursery children  egg-static with visit from The Easter Bunny
Apr 14

Apr 14 Nursery children egg-static with visit from The Easter Bunny

Loop South West
Business, Care, Culture, Education, Lifestyle, News

Nursery children at Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School were delighted with a surprise visit from a very special guest recently.

Bristol study recruit numbers keep climbing
Apr 14

Apr 14 Bristol study recruit numbers keep climbing

Loop South West
Business, Health, Science & Nature, News, Fertility

One year after being relaunched following a Covid-forced suspension, researchers working on a major study into the factors affecting IVF treatment success have recruited their 350th participant.

Common divorce myths dispelled
Apr 13

Apr 13 Common divorce myths dispelled

Loop South West
Business, Finance, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Professional Services

Getting a divorce is widely recognised as being one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. But lawyers say there are many common misconceptions about the process and that it doesn’t need to be difficult if couples access the right advice at the right time.

Law firm continues longstanding partnership with cricket club
Apr 12

Apr 12 Law firm continues longstanding partnership with cricket club

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Events, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Sport

Clarke Willmott LLP has renewed its partnership with Somerset County Cricket Club (SCCC).

Nigel 'does a Nigella' and discovers a new passion
Apr 12

Apr 12 Nigel 'does a Nigella' and discovers a new passion

Loop South West
Business, Care, Health, News

At 67 years of age, Nigel Howe has discovered a previously unsuspected love of cooking thanks to the installation of a new cooker and hobs specifically for use by residents in a specialist dementia care home in Wellington, Somerset.

Bristol hospitality boss helps raise thousands for children’s hospice
Apr 11

Apr 11 Bristol hospitality boss helps raise thousands for children’s hospice

Loop South West
Business, Charity, Hospitality, News

A leading figure in Bristol’s hospitality industry has helped raise £12,000 for a children’s hospice – after confessing to being a workaholic.

West Wiltshire Crematorium holds forget-me-not walk in aid of children’s charity
Apr 11

Apr 11 West Wiltshire Crematorium holds forget-me-not walk in aid of children’s charity

Loop South West
Charity, Business, News

West Wiltshire Crematorium recently held a forget-me-not walk and coffee morning fundraiser in aid of Grief Encounter and the important work they do.

VIP treatment for couple celebrating 62 years of marriage
Apr 11

Apr 11 VIP treatment for couple celebrating 62 years of marriage

Loop South West
Care, Culture, Lifestyle, News

For retired jazz singer Geoff Brown live music was a must for the day he and wife Rita celebrated their 62nd anniversary, so the pair were delighted to relive memories of the first song they danced to at their wedding: You Make Me Feel So Young.

Tilney Smith & Williamson advises SafeLane on acquisition
Apr 10

Apr 10 Tilney Smith & Williamson advises SafeLane on acquisition

Loop South West
Business, News, Finance, Professional Services

A Bristol-based team at Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group, which is re-branding to Evelyn Partners in the summer, has advised SafeLane Global on its acquisition of Raeburn Group’s drilling and site investigation business.

Rugby's Damian Hopley and Christian Day on changing the game
Apr 5

Apr 5 Rugby's Damian Hopley and Christian Day on changing the game

Loop South West
Business, Culture, Legal, Lifestyle, News, Professional Services

England rugby legends Damian Hopley and Christian Day have signed up for the latest Life, Lemons, and the Law podcast from national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.

Business picking up for Bristol hotels
Apr 4

Apr 4 Business picking up for Bristol hotels

Loop South West
Attractions, Business, Culture, Travel, News, Hospitality

The recent removal of lockdown restrictions has resulted in a welcome boost to business for many Bristol hotels.

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