Our gardener is out today getting the gardens ready so it looks lovely for you all when you arrive next time you come and see us… we cannot wait until the new hanging baskets arrive, they make the entrance looking beautiful!
We will keep you posted with updates and photos so you can see what is “bloomin” in our gardens this Summer!
Second shop for franchisee Baksho Hayer, which she runs in conjunction with her Walsall shop.
Having been a part of the TaxAssist Accountants network for four years, Baksho Hayer has recently celebrated the opening of her second shop. Along with her two members of staff, she has seen her business bloom and now looks after more than 300 clients across her West Midlands territory. “My practice has grown well in Walsall, and with a growing small business culture in the region, this felt like the ideal time to open a second shop. The open, welcoming TaxAssist shops are a real draw for clients and I am looking forward to meeting with new clients and establishing a presence in Great Barr,” said Baksho. CIMA-qualified Baksho had over 15 years of experience in the service sector and had been working as a self-employed Financial Controller when she saw an advert to join the TaxAssist Accountants network. She made enquiries and quickly realised this was the opportunity she was looking for. “I’d always wanted to run my own practice but wanted the extra support for myself and my clients, offered by a well-known quality franchise,” said Baksho. TaxAssist Accountants now has more than 300 shops and offices around the UK. If you would like to run your own TaxAssist Accountants practice, call us today on 0800 0188297 to find out if your preferred area is available. July 2018
Environmentally-conscious businesses will be pleased to hear one of the latest developments at Example Marketing and Web Design.
Printing of all matt and gloss laminate products has now be switched to a new biodegradable film. That includes business cards, flyers, showcards, menus, invitations, folders, booklets and more. Emma Raines, owner at Example Marketing, explains more:
“As the concern over the impact of single-use plastic continues to grow, many businesses may not have given much thought to the laminates on their printed products. But the traditional laminates used on many of these products are considered a contaminent. The new biodegradable laminate is compostable and disappears within two years without leaving impurities in the soil. And the good news is it still looks great.”
The Dereham-based marketing agency takes care of printing for many of their clients. As part of their Nettl partnership, Example offers a wide range of printing options and finishes. The introduction of the new biodegradeable film is a hugely positive development which will help more local businesses take a step towards improving their environmental credentials. Emma continues:
“In the past, our uncoated stock was the best option for those seeking an environmentally friendly printed finish. For some designs and businesses, that’s perfect. But for others, a laminate really helps make the colour pop. Or clever use of spot UV laminate makes people stop and take notice. With the new film, there’s no need to compromise which is really exciting.”
If any local businesses would like to see samples of the new finish or would like to know more, please call Example Marketing on 01362 708500.
In the recent case of T v T 2013, the Court held that a separation agreement signed by the parties in 1991 should be made an Order of Court.
In this case, the Court heard that the separation agreement was signed by the parties back in 1991, 22 years ago. However, whilst all of the requirements of a concluded agreement were present, the separation agreement was never put before the Court for approval in the form of a Consent Order.
The wife wanted to pursue an application against the husband for a financial remedy and argued that the separation agreement could not be relied upon. However, there had been no reconciliation and the parties had relied on the agreement as a basis for their independent lives on separation. The agreement also included a clean break.
The Judge reviewed the case law and the approval of the approach of the UK Courts to post-nuptial agreements generally as set out in the landmark case of Radmacher (formerly Granatino v Granatino) 2010. The Court found that they were under no duty to examine the parties’ current means. The length of time since the agreement was entered into was relevant, and the husband’s application was therefore granted with costs against the wife.
The Court held that the separation agreement was an agreement which was entered into and intended to be acted upon. Because of that, the agreement must be regarded “of magnetic importance”. The Court found that there was nothing to suggest that the agreement was not fair at the time and that the wife had been competently advised by her solicitor.
Emma Alfieri, Family Practitioner in our family team, comments that whilst marital agreements are not currently legally binding, this case further demonstrates the decisive weight that the Court are increasingly giving to such agreements, provided certain conditions are met.
The Law Commission is still considering the proposals as to whether such agreements should be made legally binding and the final recommendation is expected in Autumn 2013.
For further advice on separation agreements or any other family law matter, please contact us.
When Musical Keys’ Fundraiser, Alison Cooper, discussed the idea of a Sky Dive to raise money for the charity, her husband volunteered. Seeing the difference the charity makes to the lives of people living with disability and additional needs, Lee Cooper wanted to do his bit to help with fundraising. He was keen to get going and no sooner had Alison set up the online campaign Lee had already raised £255 by the end of the same day!
Lee is being joined by Martin Hewetson and Martin’s son, Henry. Martin is Director of Norwich based Independent Financial Advisors and Norfolk Chamber of Commerce members, Kent Carlyle Wealth Management. The company are Musical Keys most recent Corporate Supporters and Musical Keys have developed a strong partnership with the team since welcoming them as a local supporter.
‘When I was presented with the opportunity to raise money for Musical Keys by jumping out of an aeroplane I quite literally leapt at it’, said Martin ‘Musical Keys is such a fantastic charity, who make a huge difference in our local communities and our business is proud to support them. By getting involved in the skydive I can satisfy my need for an adrenalin boost whilst raising funds for a very worthwhile cause.’
Thanks to Lee’s dedication and Martin and Henry’s local contacts, they have raised £1,700 of their £2,000 target. However the need for funds to help the charity develop its work is ongoing – if you would like to help them smash that target and contribute the work of Musical Keys, you can donate via TotalGiving https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/musicalkeys_skydive
Musical Keys offer those living with disability and additional needs, the opportunity to engage with music and arts activity, helping them to develop personal and social skills, gain confidence and express themselves in a fun, inclusive environment. Groups provide a support network for parents, carers and families and those who access our services have described them as a life line!
Cozens-Hardy solicitors are pleased to announce that Gary Leverett has joined their city centre practice.
A past President of The Norfolk and Norwich Law Society, Gary has spend the past five years as a property litigation specialist for the multi-office London and South East firm, McMillan William Solicitors Ltd.
Gary has considerable experience as a Civil Litigator, with a special emphasis on property litigation. He is able to act in a variety of property litigation disputes, including residential possession proceedings, commercial property disputes, long leasehold disputes, boundary and rights of way disputes, illegal evictions and trespass.
Before Gary’s move to London, he was a long standing Governor at Thorpe St. Andrew High School and Sixth Form Centre; upon his return to Norwich, the school appointed him as a Trustee of the Yare Education Trust.
Gary can be contacted by phone on: 01603 724654 and by email at: gsleverett@cozens-hardy.com.
Join us for a night of great festive food, live music and cheer to get you and your team in the Christmas spirit.
Included in the ticket price will be the following:
£30 per person
Contact Ann or Kirstie on 01603 252117 / 252123 or conference@opennorwich.org.uk for availability
KLM UK Engineering & Alliance Airlines Pty Ltd Sign Long-term Heavy Maintenance Contract
KLM UK Engineering will be supporting Alliance Airlines with their Fokker 70/100 aircraft, providing heavy maintenance support in Norwich from summer 2018.
Graham Casbourne, Sales Manager, said ‘KLM UK Engineering is delighted to continue to support Alliance Airlines with their Fokker 70/100 maintenance, following on from checks carried out in 2017. This long-term agreement further cements the relationship and trust between our companies and we look forward to developing this further during the contract.’
Lee Schofield, Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Airlines, said ‘We are very pleased to lock in this long-term arrangement with KLM UK Engineering. We will be operating Fokker 70/100 for at least the next ten years and the maintenance support provided by KLM UK Engineering will assist us greatly during this time.’
The University of East Anglia has been ranked in the world’s top 100 universities in a league table focusing on research excellence. Published this week, the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2013 places UEA 90th in the world and 14th in the UK. In individual subject rankings the university comes fifth in the UK for Life and Earth Sciences and fourth for Social Sciences and Humanities.
In the fields of Social Sciences and Humanities, more researchers cite UEA work than that of any other university in the UK – illustrating its influence in these areas.
The news comes as UEA celebrates being ranked first in the Student Experience Survey 2013. The survey was published yesterday by the Times Higher Education magazine.
Pro-vice-chancellor for research Prof David Richardson said UEA was punching significantly above its weight in terms of the impact its research. “The Leiden Ranking reflects our considerable investment in this area and illustrates the phenomenal impact and international reach of UEA research,” he said.
The Leiden Ranking measures the scientific performance of 500 major universities worldwide. Using a sophisticated set of bibliometric indicators, it aims to provide highly accurate measurements of the scientific impact of universities and of universities’ involvement in scientific collaboration. The ranking is based on citations for research publications.
Compared with other university rankings, the Leiden Ranking offers more advanced indicators of scientific impact and collaboration and uses a more transparent methodology. The ranking does not rely on highly subjective data obtained from reputational surveys or on data provided by universities themselves.
More information about the ranking results and the methodology of the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2013 is available at www.leidenranking.com
We are delighted to announce that our E-learning suite is now live!
As well as our First Aid courses we are now able to provide you with over 100 online e-learning modules, providing certification accredited by various awarding bodies. These cost-effective courses can be completed at your own leisure and cover a wide range of topics, including, business skills, health & safety and health & social care.
You can access our full range of e-learning courses below or by visiting the ‘E-Learning’ tab on our website.
Business Skills
Health & Safety
Health & Social Care
To support the launch, we are offering a 10% discount on all available courses until Friday 6th June 2025! Apply discount code INTRO10 on the payment screen under ‘Coupon’ to receive this introductory offer. Please note, we are unable to apply the discount to any courses once they have been purchased.
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