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LensGo videographer joins sanctuary as trustee
L-R: Richard Smith and Tom Roberts
Appointment at Keebles LLP
Leading Yorkshire law firm Keebles LLP has continued its expansion with a new appointment to its Commercial Property team. Tom Roberts, 30, has joined
Keebles from a global firm in Sheffield, having qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2019. He graduated from his master’s degree at the University of Sheffield in 2013 and has five years’ experience working in the commercial property sector. Tom said: “Keebles
attracted me because it’s a well-respected firm with a strong brand in Sheffield. “Everyone has been really
welcoming and there is a great support network with plenty of supervision available from people with vast experience of the real estate sector in and around South Yorkshire. “I’m looking forward to
generating my own clients and working on commercial property deals which will contribute to the on-going regeneration of Sheffield City Centre and the wider Sheffield City Region.”
support Thornberry Animal Sanctuary as founder and Director Stuart Turner joins as a trustee. The award-winning agency has
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been creating films for Thornberry since 2018, which has to lead to several successful fundraising campaigns. Stuart (pictured) said: “If asked
what I love more, dogs or filming, it would be hard to choose. We rescued a French bulldog, Frank, who’s a loyal mascot for the LensGo team. Since working closely with Thornberry, I’ve come to realise how much resource is needed behind the scenes to nurture and rehome the animals in their care. The work Thornberry do has saved thousands of animals and it’s a cause that’s close to my heart.” The sanctuary, based in Dinnington, rehabilitate and rehome animals including dogs, cats, horses, pigs and rabbits. Like many charities, sourcing vital funding is an ongoing challenge. Ged Jenkins-Omar,
Thornberry’s Fundraising Manager, said: “We’re delighted that Stuart has joined Thornberry Animal Sanctuary as a trustee. The support we’d already received from LensGo had already had a big impact – using video has helped us to
otherham-based film producers, LensGo Visual Media, have pledged to
‘The work
Thornberry do has saved
thousands of animals’
communicate what we do and why it is important. We have also been
awarded grants to improve the sanctuary for our animals due to the videos produced by LensGo.” LensGo Visual Media is an award- winning digital production company
that creates high-end promotional videos, online and broadcast commercials, graphics and aerial drone filming. Based in Rotherham, LensGo’s local clients include Gulliver’s Theme Parks, Rotherham United Community Sports Trust, Terrace Threads, Beatson Clark, and Rotherham Hospice.
Football academy welcomes special guest
On 3 October, children’s football academy brand, Kixx, hosted a visit from Doncaster Central MP, Dame Rosie Winterton. After receiving an invitation,
Dame Rose Winterton arrived at a Keepmoat Academy to watch the Kixx Academy sessions in action and to meet with Kixx founder, Ben Hunter. It has been quite the journey for
Ben, who’s career could have been quite different, had it not have been for a serious groin injury which led to the end of his professional football career. Ben left Doncaster in 2002 to
take up a football scholarship with North Carolina University in the USA. With injury cutting one career path short, Hunter returned to the UK with a plan and a mission. In 2011, Ben decided to form a company that was dedicated to
12 CHAMBERconnect Autumn 2020 Ben Hunter, Found of Kixx, with Dame Rosie Winterton MP
coaching young children, but with sessions delivered in a way that would engage and capture the imaginations of all children. Since then, Kixx has seen major
growth across the UK with the creation of 48 franchises stretching from Devon, Wales, Norwich and Manchester up to Middlesbrough. Goldman Sachs and Barclays have
identified Kixx as one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, and Ben Hunter has plans to extend even further. Ben said: “It was lovely to
welcome Dame Winterton to our sessions. We were able to show how our activities positively engage the children, provide healthy exercise and help the development of skills that will help off the pitch too, such as listening, coordination and communication.” Dame Winterton said: “It was a
real delight to meet Ben Hunter, the Kixx team, and the children and family supporters. This is an inspirational initiative and a great way to get children not only active, but also to help them gain all- important life skills. “Thank you to Ben and his team
for all that you’re doing to inspire young people in Doncaster.”
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