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Apr 2024
Last Updated: 02/04/2024
Business Breakfast: Three Boroughbridge pubs awarded national accreditation
The Fox & Hounds pub, Boroughbridge
Three Boroughbridge pubs have been awarded Cask Marque accreditation.
The award recognises the quality of the beers at the Grantham Arms, Fox and Hounds and Tap on the Tutt, based on temperature, aroma, appearance and taste.
Simon Wade, who owns the pubs, said the accreditation would help put Boroughbridge on the map as a destination for quality ales. He said:
“For all three of our pubs to get the accreditation is incredible. It means we now become part of the national Real Ale Trail which will hopefully bring new visitors to the town. Great credit to our teams at all three venues for keeping on top of cellar management and to our fantastic sponsor Rudgate Brewery.”
The three pubs offer 12 cask ales between them from breweries including Rudgate, Timothy Taylor’s and Theakstons, alongside guest beers on rotation.
Harrogate Healthcare company wins national care award
A Harrogate healthcare company has won a national award.
Vida Healthcare, which specialises in dementia care, won the accolade at the Great British Care Awards.
It won the National Three Rs (Recruitment, Retention and Recognition) award at the event. The company also won the same award last year.
James Rycroft, managing director at Vida Healthcare, said:
“We’re over the moon to have won the national Three Rs award at the Great British Care Awards - it's a fantastic achievement and a reflection of our commitment to nurturing the future of social care talent. As part of our dedication to creating better care for people living with dementia, our long-term mission is to continue to build on our cohort of understanding and professional care workers."
From left to right: Bernadette Mossman, healthcare director, Jill Young, operations director, James Rycroft, managing director.
Digital agency appoints new director of international
National digital agency idhl has appointed Sam Ogrizovic as Director of International to launch the firm’s first office in the US.
The company specialises in performance media, e-commerce, web development, data and email marketing.
idhl was established in Harrogate in 2000. The agency now operates nationally across the UK with offices in London, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle - employing more than 400 people.
Ogrizovic will hire a team of digital experts in the coming months, with the New York office due to open in summer 2024.
Mr Ogrizovic said:
“I’m an entrepreneurial person and there are few occasions in your career which allow you to work with a business you know well to launch a new territory from scratch. Knowing that I have the strong engine and reputation of idhl behind me is a huge advantage and I cannot wait to get going!”
Ben Wood, CEO at idhl, said:
“Sam is the perfect candidate to spearhead our US office launch, his tenacity and ability to form really strong relationships with clients as we deliver fantastic results for them is second to none. This is an extremely exciting time of growth for idhl, the potential to roll-out our products and services to the US market is huge.
Henshaws College completes outdoor classroom
Henshaws Specialist College has opened a new yurt as part of its Forest School offering.
The move follows a £25,000 donation from Barratt Developments Yorkshire East to fund an outdoor classroom.
The college provides education and care for young people aged 18-25 years old who have disabilities and complex needs.
Gemma Young, fundraising development manager at Henshaws, said:
“With the donation we were able to have a 22 ft yurt with a wood burning stove installed to base the sessions from, so the students can continue to learn outdoors, even in bad weather. We were so pleased to welcome Barratt Developments Yorkshire East to the college so they could see how far their generous donation has gone for our students and facilities.”
Henshaws Specialist College completes outdoor classroom following local housebuilder donation
Skin Clinic shortlisted in The UK Hair and Beauty Awards
Relax & Renew Skin Clinic, Green Hammerton has been shortlisted in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards.
The firm has been nominated in the '‘Skin Specialist Of The Year' category.
The UK Hair and Beauty Awards supports businesses of all sizes, and provide candidates with opportunities in the sector.
Gemma Carlisle of Relax and Renew said:
"This business means the absolute world to me. I only started it 2.5 years ago and it has grown & grown into the thriving business that it is today! This is down to my utter determination and passion but also the support of the local community, that have truly allowed me to make my dreams come true"
Tech business nominated for national awards
Phase 4 Computers has been nominated in the Tech Awards 2024 by Tech for Techs.
The recognition acknowledges commitment to innovation, excellence, and performance in the tech industry.
The company has been nominated for a total of four awards, in the following categories: Tech For Techs Community Expert, Best Use Of Social Media, Best Tech Website (not an online store) and Best Shop Front.
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