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Careless whiskers at Colliers
Colliers International in Bristol supported the Movember campaign for prostate cancer charity by growing seasonal moustaches inspired by their favourite rockstars. Nine clean-shaven rock fans from
the Broad Quay HQ decided to sprout moustaches to raise cash – with a prize for the agent who grows the most convincing rockstar facial hair. National Offices Director Stephen
Lipfriend said the aim was to raise vital funds and awareness of prostate and other cancers that affect men. He said, “The team registered at
Movember.com on the first of the month with a clean-shaven face and will aim to grow a moustache inspired by their favourite rockstar by December. “Several of the younger guys put their faith in the George Michael look but that’s really glorified designer stubble. Freddie Mercury was also proving popular.” Since its launch in the moustache
capital of the world in Melbourne, Australia, Movember has become a global movement inspiring more than 1.1 million people to forgo shaving for a month. In 2010, more than 112,000 people took part raising £11.7 million for the charity.
The customer is always right and estate agent Sarah Hills is reaping the benefits of some fabulous feedback from sellers and buyers in and around Chatteris. Sarah, a senior negotiator at
Sarah clinches customer service award
Harrison Murray, won the company’s award for Customer Services Employee of the Year 2011. Sarah has spent more than a decade
working at Harrison Murray in various roles as senior negotiator, valuer, assistant manager and sales progressor. Sarah (28) said, “The award was a
wonderful surprise and, although it was totally unexpected, to receive this kind of feedback from customers is overwhelming. I am a people-person and feel privileged to be the first port of call for many customers contacting Harrison Murray.” Sarah received a magnum of
champagne and a certificate in recognition of her achievement.
Countrywide marathon men run in New York
The Group CEO and Financial Services Director of Countrywide, took part in the New York marathon in November 2011 to raise money for two UK charities. For keen runner Grenville Turner,
Group CEO, it was his 7th marathon in aid of Cancer Research UK. He was joined by Nigel Stockton, Financial Services Director, raising money for Shelter, the UK charity helping with homelessness and housing problems. This will be Nigel’s 9th marathon, and second New York marathon, after previously completing others in Rome, Chicago, London, Berlin, Tokyo, Miami and London. To support Grenville and Nigel‘s
efforts please donate to Shelter and Cancer Research UK at:
www.justgiving.com/teams/ countrywidegroup
Move with Us + Remember A Charity
Move with Us has teamed up with Remember A Charity to offer specialist probate services to its 140 partner charities. Remember A Charity encourages people to consider leaving a charitable gift in their will, including a proportion of their estate. Move with Us will work with the organisation, to ensure properties, often the largest asset in an estate, maximise this gift. They will value, manage and sell probate property for the charity’s 140 partners, through its probate division
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and 1100 estate agency network. Russell Cade, Director at Move with Us,
said, “We successfully manage the sale of over 10,000 properties each year. The depth of our experience in this sector means that we understand exactly what it takes to complete a sale and how to achieve the best possible returns for both the personal representative and beneficiaries. By maximising the amount achieved for the property, within the best possible timescales, funds can be distributed to UK charities effectively and
quickly, enabling them to carry out their work by helping those in need.” Rob Cope, Director, Remember A
Charity, added, “We are pleased to be offering Move with Us’ specialist probate services to our members. Using their bespoke probate service will enable our members to achieve the optimal outcome for property legacies and ensure that they are maximising the original wishes of individuals who have generously donated property in their wills.”
Above: Grenville
Turner, left: Nigel Stockton.
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