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Leicester Tigers introduces charity partners for 2017/18


Leicester Tigers has welcomed representatives of the official club charities to the opening home game of the season at Welford Road. The club will this year


recognise four official charity partners, teaming up with Hope Against Cancer, Warning Zone, Kidney Care Appeal and The Matt Hampson Foundation. Representatives from each of


the charities joined Tigers for an official presentation on the pitch at half-time and received a huge reception when they were introduced to the 22,500-strong crowd. Scott Clarke, Head of


Community at Tigers, said: “Each season at Leicester Tigers we aim to work closely with charities to help support their causes as well as help spread awareness of issues within the community.”


Radio station Gem launches mission to help disadvantaged children


Local radio station and Chamber patron, Gem, has announced that its Mission Christmas campaign is returning for a second year. Sam and Amy, who host the


Breakfast Show at Gem and will be heading up the Mission Christmas campaign this year, said: “To think that in 2017 children living near us could have no presents to open at Christmas


is a horrible thought. Our first Mission Christmas last year was a big success, but we know that this year the East Midlands will be even more generous and won’t let us down. “We’ll be asking our listeners


to get involved and we hope businesses across the area will do too.”


Air-IT renews sponsorship


For the third season running, Chamber patron and awardwinning managed IT and Communications provider, AirIT, has announced that it will be the official ICT partner and sponsor of Nottingham Rugby. The technology firm will be


getting behind the Green and Whites and the company’s logo will again proudly feature on the first team’s shorts during their 2017/18 Greene King IPA Championship and British Irish Cup campaigns. AirIT has been involved with


Nottingham Rugby for several years and has been a valued sponsor of the club since 2015, with the partnership continuing to grow and develop over the past three seasons.


10 business network October 2017 Street view of Oakham Gardens (CGI)


New homes offer community benefits


A development of new homes in Mansfield from local housebuilder Rippon Homes is providing a total of £155,392 in community contributions as well as much-needed new homes for local people. The development, called Oakham Gardens, has proved so popular


since its launch in January that already 20 of the 25 three- and four- bedroom properties have been secured by home hunters off plan. Construction work is now underway on the site, located on Hermitage Lane, which was formerly a derelict factory and eyesore. As well as the community funding, which will be spent on affordable housing and education in the West Mansfield area, the development is putting this disused Brownfield site back to good use. The development will ultimately provide a range of styles suitable


for young professionals and growing families. Ian Dyke, Managing Director at Rippon Homes, said: “As a


Mansfield-based housebuilder, we are proud to contribute towards our local community. We believe in the importance of providing new homes and supporting local residents.”


Major refurbishment for top Nottingham hotel


The Crowne Plaza in Nottingham has recently benefited from an extensive makeover, with all of the hotel’s 210 bedrooms refurbished, creating spaces to ensure guests experience the ultimate in wellness and productivity. It has also received a revamp of the ground floor bar, restaurant and reception lounge areas. The refurbishment has helped to


enhance the hotel’s offering to its customers so that, along with its easy-to-reach location and meeting and conference facilities, it now offers a comprehensive package. The Crowne Plaza brand focuses on connectivity, wellness and business needs to ensure that its meets the demands of its customers. The health and wellbeing of


guests also plays a big role and the hotel now includes a new ‘fast and fresh’ menu as well as ‘energy stations’, which include local running, walking and cycling routes to help guests maintain their fitness routines. For business, the hotel is in a


perfect location, set in the heart of Nottingham city centre, and has


The newly-refurbished Crowne Plaza Nottingham


‘The Crowne Plaza brand focuses on connectivity, wellness and business needs’


meeting and conference facilities, including 17 meeting and event rooms which can hold up to 400 people. Each of the spaces are flexible and can be easily adapted to


whatever the meeting or event dictates. To help its guests stay focused and energised the hotel also has its own spa on site with a gym, swimming pool and treatments available.


Charity bowled over by cricketers’ efforts


Sports stars and politicians have taken to the crease in aid of White Ribbon UK, a national campaign for the eradication of male violence against women. In conjunction with Leicestershire


County Cricket Club and the National Asian Cricket Council, the event saw two teams compete for the Regal White Ribbon Trophy. Among the stars taking part


were former England cricketers Kabir Ali and Minal Patel. Wasim Khan MBE, CEO of


Leicestershire CCC and former professional cricketer, said: “It is a great pleasure to host this match and be part of the White Ribbon UK Campaign. We are a club that firmly supports the eradication of male violence against females. As well as watching a great game of cricket, I know that everybody who attended supports our aim of raising greater awareness of this cause.” Chris Green OBE, founder of


White Ribbon UK, added: “Sport provides a fantastic opportunity to engage young people and spread a message of respect and equality. This is key to everything that White Ribbon stands for. We’re delighted to be provided with this wonderful opportunity by Wasim Khan and call ‘all out’ on violence in all its shapes and forms.”


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