IN BRIEF
Bristol-based The Landmark Practice has become one of only 40 organisations worldwide to join a new scheme that recognises a dedication to excellence in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). IEMA, the UK’s largest environmental professional association representing over 15,000 practitioners, has recognised the firm’s dedication to quality practice and made Landmark a founding organisation of the EIA Quality Mark scheme. Landmark’s director Bernice Roberts, said:“We are delighted to have been selected as a founder. It demonstrates our commitment to quality and rigour, and reflects well on our hard- working and dedicated EIA team.”
Business adviser Ciaran Walsh is aiming to
help ‘eliminate the fear of business’ by passing on a range of advice – on what to do, as well as what not to do – in his new book ‘How Companies Really Grow’. The book contains real-life examples from Ciaran’s wide-ranging experience, having spent several decades working with entrepreneurs and as the director of a dozen companies, both UK- based and overseas, privately owned and Plc. “All my life I have been fascinated by the complexity of companies and studied and tested as many theories as possible,” he said.
Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) has announced
the dates for the 2011 Bath Christmas Market. The event, which was extended for the first time last year, and received around 300,000 visitors, will run for 18 days from 24 November to 11 December in the usual setting around the Abbey. It will feature more than 120 traditional wooden chalets selling a selection of unique gifts. BTP will review all new trader applications for retail stalls, with preference given to local, handmade, ethically-sourced or fair-trade products.
Graham Bushby and Guy Mander, partners
at Baker Tilly Restructuring and Recovery LLP, have successfully completed negotiations for the sale of the businesses and all the assets of the Boughton Group to Skan Group Holdings Limited. The UK manufacturer of waste handling equipment, skip and hook loaders, had been trading since 1897 but been in administration under Baker Tilly since 1 April. Graham Bushby said: “It is excellent news that the business will continue as a UK manufacturer and that many jobs will be preserved.With the Skan Group’s commitment to investment and development of the business, the future for the business now looks bright.”
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Now that really is gorilla marketing!
Life-size gorilla sculptures in a host of different colours and designs are set to take to the streets of Bristol this summer in celebration of Bristol Zoo’s 175th birthday. Over 60 eye-catching sculptures, sponsored by organisations, businesses and charities from across the region, will form a mass public art event for 10 weeks from early July, as the highlight of the zoo’s birthday year. Dozens of local organisations have sponsored their own gorillas, which they have decorated in their own unique design. Called ‘Wow! Gorillas’, the sculptures aim to unite Bristol in a city-wide celebration of the zoo’s birthday, as well as encouraging civic pride and driving tourism to the city, while
increasing awareness of the threats facing gorillas and other apes in the wild. Mike Kemp, the zoo’s corporate development manager, said: “We have had a fantastic response from the local and
Photo: Camilla Adams
regional business community in supporting our wonderful ‘Wow! Gorillas’ project. “Hundreds of thousands of extra visitors will be attracted to the city this summer, generating a great buzz which will, in turn, benefit sponsors by increasing footfall to their premises.
“This will also help raise sponsors’ profile throughout the area and enhancing the company’s market penetration.”
Lifestyle company with real Zest
Bath-based Zest Concierge has certainly living up to its name recently. The lifestyle management company founded by Wendy Learoyd celebrated five years in business in May, a month made even more special by her marriage to partner Paul. The couple then spent their honeymoon climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, along with David Barnes from Bath Rugby and 40 others, raising money for Help for Heroes and RPA.
Zest has had a strong relationship with Bath Rugby, assisting all new players with their relocation, and helping their families to settle in to the local area.
That was the case for Bridget Whelan when her partner Dave Attwood signed as a new Lock for the club, but her involvement with Zest didn’t stop there – she has recently been appointed managing partner. “With my background in consultancy and project management, it seemed like a natural step to join the Zest Team,” she said.
Bridget Whelan and Dave Attwood
“We have had a fantastic start to the new year and together we hope to emulate the continuing growth of the company over the next five years and into the future.”
Business West Update JULY/AUGUST 2011
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