BusinessInsider FANTASTIC FOUR Our pick of the most exciting, intriguing or important local business stories right now
LOCAL BATHROOM BUSINESS GOESGREEN
LOCAL BATHROOM and shower business Harlequin Bathrooms, Salisbury’s oldest established bathroom-only specialist, has commissioned Spear Electrical of Andover to install a photovoltaic (PV) system capable of producing 10Kw of electricity per hour. The company will install more than 40 solar panels on its south-facing roof. The high cost of electricity to light the company’s showroom (in both financial and environmental terms) means that Harlequin have been experimenting with different types of lighting, but found most energy efficient lights just weren’t good enough.
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director of this family business, Terry West, recently had a similar PV system fitted to his home and is already seen the benefits in lower electricity bills and tax-free payments from the feed-in tariff scheme. He sees this new move for Harlequin as a good business investment and believes that all companies should be encouraged to introduce similar schemes to help Britain meet its green targets. Harlequin Bathrooms has a
firm commitment to green issues and tries to source their products from similarly minded companies. This new move to solar powered
Harlequin Bathrooms gets set for a green new look
energy reinforces the business’ green credentials. For more
harlequinbathrooms.co.uk or
spearelectrical.co.uk
NEW HOSTEL BUILDINGIS AWARD-WINNER
ALABARÉ, THE CHARITY that works with homeless and vulnerable people, is all set to open an incredible new hostel in the city. HRH, The Countess of Wessex will open the new £4.5 million hostel at Alabaré Place, Barnard Street in Salisbury, to coincide with Alabaré’s 21st birthday on Thursday 26 April. This innovative, creative and environmentally friendly ‘Places of Change’ building, designed by Bristol architecture firm Quattro
DON’T FORGET ABOUTBIGBUSINESS! 3
IF YOU’RE a business owner in the Salisbury area, don’t miss the Salisbury Big Business Event, coming to the Guildhall from 23-25 May. Businesses of all sizes are welcome to come along to the free three-
day event organised by Salisbury City Council, the Federation of Small Business, Salisbury City Centre Management and Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by Trethowans Solicitors. Come along to get advice and inspiration on all aspects of business, with workshops, seminars and more. For moresalisburybigbusiness or call 01722 342870
Design, recently won an award from the Salisbury Civic Society. Its focus is a soaring four-storey glass atrium that allows light to flood into a main reception area. The en-suite bedrooms are clustered into ‘pods’ (about four bedrooms in each) which share a kitchen/diner/ living space, allowing residents to socialise but also giving them privacy. Support and activities on offer include media room, gym and numeracy and literacy classes. For more
alabare.co.uk
NEW VENTURE OFFERS WORKSHOPS FORWOMEN
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MILLINERY & Make-up is a new company offering creative workshops of expert tuition in a fun, creative environment for women of all ages. The new venture is run by a Hampshire- based duo, made up of millinery designer Rachel Drewer and professional make-up artist Victoria Brown. The pair host workshops and also offer a mobile service for clients across the south of England. Workshops include a ‘Party Package’ and a ‘Creative Retreat’. The company also offers unique team building activities for businesses. Victoria says: “Rachel and I are so excited to offer a unique escape for clients so they can indulge in their own creativity and enjoy time with their friends.” Prices start at £60 per person for a three-hour workshop. For
moremillineryandmakeup.co.uk
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