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Jul 2024
Business Breakfast: Harrogate vehicle specialist appoints finance director
Harrogate-based Synergy has appointed Adam Whiteley as finance director after 20 years in the industry.
The Hornbeam Park business is an automotive finance credit broker.
Mr Whiteley said:
This is my first finance director role, and I am looking forward to using everything I have learned to help support Synergy at this exciting time.
Managing director Will Voisey, said:
Adam’s background and expertise will help open up new avenues for the company while we continue to deliver excellent customer service and help businesses of all sizes with their vehicle leasing needs.
Stephen Lennox and Paul Murphy of the White Swan, Minskip.
Minskip’s Wild Swan chef set to return
The Wild Swan, a 19th century inn at Minskip, near Boroughbridge is set to see the return of chef Paul Murphy after a year’s absence.
Mr Murphy is leaving the Aldwark Arms to rejoin the Wild Swan team.
He said:
I was made to feel very much at home by the friendly Minskip community when I was last here. I will never forget the welcome I received and that is one of the prime reasons why I have returned.
I will be looking closely at the menus and, while keeping the old favourites, will introduce some exciting new dishes.
The inn is owned by Alex Bond and Stephen Lennox. Mr Lennox said:
Paul’s return means that the dream team of Paul and our loyal and popular resident chef Frazer Ross is reunited.
Sponsor continues 20-year support of crime writing festival
Harrogate International Festivals has announced that T&R Theakston Limited is to extend its sponsorship of the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival.
The value of the festival to the local economy is estimated at £8 million annually.
Simon Theakston, chairman of T&R Theakston Ltd, said:
This unique partnership is incredibly special, and we are delighted to extend our support of the world’s best crime writing festival.
Sharon Canavar, chief executive of Harrogate International Festivals, said:
Funding for the arts has never been more essential and we are hugely indebted to Simon Theakston and T&R Theakston Ltd for their unwavering support, and absolutely delighted that they have chosen to extend their sponsorship so that we can continue bringing word-class talent to Harrogate and supporting the next generation of crime writers and readers.
Electrical company extends stand sponsorship at Harrogate Town
Barclay LED lighting and electrical solutions has extended its sponorship at Harrogate Town AFC.
The company has been sponsors at the club since the 2022/23 season.
Jo Towler, commercial director at Harrogate Town AFC said:
We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Barclay LED. Their commitment to sustainability and enhancing our stadium experience has been invaluable.
Dave Barclay, owner of Barclay LED Solutions, said:
We are honoured to support the club and eagerly anticipate the positive effects our LED systems will have on both the stadium and the environment.
New Visitor Centre team members in the Black Bull in Paradise pub
Theakston’s Brewery visitor centre gets new staff
T&R Theakston has recruited new team members for summer in their visitor centre, The Black Bull in Paradise.
Dave Harley, Bee Horner and Nichola Bramley are all set to join the centre.
Dave and Bee will start as tour guides, while Nichola will be vistor centre manager.
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