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A Harrogate marketing agency has made four new appointments after a period of growth.
Extreme, which is based at Windsor House, said it has seen an increase in enquiries from companies despite the tough economic climate.
The firm has appointed account manager Eliza Carroll and delivery executive Josh Parker to its client services team, while Rob Curtis joins as a senior digital designer and Rebecca Bailey as PPC executive.
James Brunyard, client services director at Extreme, said:
“We’re already really looking forward to 2023 and our great new hires are testament to the fact that post-pandemic recovery continues, even with the current climate.
“Brands are ready to invest in their marketing again and we’re in the perfect position to help.”
Black Sheep wins at international beer awards
Black Sheep Brewery won five awards at this year’s International Beer Challenge.
The Masham-based brewery saw its Cry Wolf IPA win a gold award in the IPA category and its Black Sheep Ale pick up silver in the British Style Pale Ales & Bitters (4.1-5%) category.
Black Sheep Brewery staff with the five beers which picked up awards.
Meanwhile, the brewery saw its 54 Yorkshire lager, Milk Stout and its IPA Interrobang all win bronze.
The company said on its website:
“We’re over the moon with these awards, and along with other awards in the bag this year, it’s safe to say we’ve had a great 30th year.”
The International Beer Challenge is held annually and aim to “reward and promote excellent beers from around the globe”.
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Business Breakfast: Harrogate digital agency appoints commercial director
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A Harrogate digital agency has announced the appointment of a new commercial director.
IDHL Group, which is based on Otley Road and specialises in e-commerce, digital PR and social media, has appointed Tom Rigden to the newly created role at the company.
Mr Rigden will be tasked with overseeing the company’s web division as part of the new position.
He said:
“Idhl is an exceptionally well-run agency group with a proven growth model. The clear vision and ambition presented to me by the board made it hugely compelling for me to join.
“I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and energy to the talented team here and am excited about what we can achieve together.”
Dennis Engel, chief executive of the company, added:
“As we continue to see tremendous growth within the digital space, this latest appointment signifies our commitment to bring onboard people that strengthen who we are and what we offer. Tom has the expertise and know-how to bring a new proposition to the business.
“We’re delighted to welcome him to IDHL and to get started on this new chapter within the group.”
Harrogate business event to focus on hospitality support
Support for the hospitality sector in Harrogate will be discussed at a business event this week.
Organised by Philip Bolson of Mr B Hospitality in partnership with York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub, the event will hear from experts and politicians on how the industry can grow in the coming years.
Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones and Helen Suckling, partnership and commercial manager at Destination Harrogate, will be among the speakers.
Mr Bolson will also address the discussion, as well as Danny Wild, principal of Harrogate College, and Ross Tatham, general manager of Goldsborough Hall.
There will also be an opportunity for attendees to network and develop contacts.
The event will be held at Goldsborough Hall on Friday, November 25, at 1pm. You can find out more information on how to register here.
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Business Breakfast: NYnet to create district’s biggest full fibre business park
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County council-owned technology firm NYnet has announced that Hornbeam Park is set to become the district’s biggest full fibre business park.
The expansion aims to support the local economy with reliable fibre broadband and guaranteed bandwidth.
The company already delivers full fibre to Saint Michael’s Hospice, which is located at the end of the business park.
The project is supported by the Digital Enterprise Grant which plans to match investments made by businesses at the park.
The CEO of Nynet, Alastair Taylor, said:
“The expansion of our network at Hornbeam Park will mean every business on the site can have access to fast and reliable fibre to the premises, at a price not dissimilar to current non-fibre services.
“The investment we are putting into Hornbeam Park and the service levels businesses will be able to access is excellent news for our region and will help to put Harrogate at the forefront of the UK’s digital economy.”
Nynet Limited was established by the North Yorkshire County Council in 2007. All profits from the company are returned to the council to fund frontline services.
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Free breakfast seminars to review agricultural prospects coming to Harrogate
Rural land surveying firm GSC Grays will be hosting a free breakfast seminar to aid farmers this December.
The seminar will take place on December 6 at Pavillions of Harrogate at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
The company will be reviewing the prospects and options for farmers in the area, as well as advising them.
GSC Grays will give advice and support the agricultural industry in the free seminar
The session comes at a time of need for farmers with basic payment scheme payments ending and inflation rising.
The Harrogate seminar is one of four scheduled across the North of England as part of GSC Grays’ farm business advice service.
The service has been funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs under the Future Farming Resilience Fund Scale Up Project. This gives organisations like GSC Grays grants allowing them to offer free business advice.
Farmers can register their interest by email or by calling 03333 059059.
Business Breakfast: Harrogate home care company wins at regional awardsBusiness Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal.
A Harrogate home care company has picked up an award at a regional ceremony.
Continued Care saw seven members of staff make finalists for the Great British Care Awards, with Christine Middleton winning the Dignity in Care award.
The awards took place at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on November 11. Staff members from the Ripon and Harrogate offices were present.
Samantha Harrison, Continued Care director, said:
“Christine is a worthy winner of this award. She is exceptionally kind and person-centred and has worked in care for a long time. We are so proud of her and of all our staff who were nominated, they are all winners in my eyes because they were put forward by the people they care for and work with.”
The awards hold a series of regional events throughout the UK to celebrate local excellence in the social care sector.
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Transport for the North appoint new directors
Transport for the North has appointed two new directors to its finance and strategy departments.
The organisation, which helps with transport improvements across the North of England, announced the new appointments this week.
Interim finance director Paul Kelly has been promoted to finance director. He joined TfN from Transport for Greater Manchester in 2018 where he was head of financial and commercial for Metrolink.
Mr Kelly said:
“It is an honour to be appointed to this position and to have the opportunity to support Transport for the North as it transitions to a new structure and further embed its role for the North.”
Paul Kelly (left), and Katie Day
Meanwhile, the new strategy, policy and communications director has been named as Katie Day. Katie’s last role was as director of policy and communications at the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
Ms Day said:
“I am delighted to be joining TfN, and I am looking forward to leading our work on the refresh of the Strategic Transport Plan and the Northern Independent Economic Review.
“It’s vital more than ever that we build a fresh evidence base to make the case for greater investment in the North.”
Business Breakfast: Knaresborough marketing agency makes three new appointments
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A Knaresborough marketing and PR agency has announced three new appointments amid continued growth.
Allott and Associates, which has offices at Claro Chambers, has made the recruitment after securing new accounts from both UK and international companies.
Emily Evans has joined as an account manager, Beth Hamby as a PR executive and Josie Bridson as a marketing assistant.
Emily said:
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Allotts team.
“Despite these challenging times the company is going from strength to strength. I love the can-do philosophy that helps clients get the best results.”
Director Carol Rees said:
“I’m so pleased to be welcoming Emily, Beth and Josie to Allotts and I’m confident that they will make valuable contributions to the continuing success of the agency.
“Despite the challenges both at home and abroad, we continue to invest in all aspects of the business to deliver effective and fully integrated PR and marketing campaigns, which are enabling our clients to continue winning new work in multiple market sectors.”
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Harrogate Bus Company to mark remembrance
Harrogate Bus Company has announced that its buses will adorn commemorative poppies to mark this year’s Remembrance Day.
The poppies will be prominently displayed on the front of buses on routes covering hundreds of miles every day across the Harrogate district and into West Yorkshire.
Pictured from left are: Terry Wood, President, Royal British Legion; veterans Brian Whittaker and John Mainland; and Transdev engineers Patrick Mclaughlin and Stephen Buckley.
The company will also provide free travel on Remembrance Day this Friday (November 11) and Remembrance Sunday (November 13) to all current service personnel with forces ID, and to veterans in uniform or with their medal.
CEO of parent firm Transdev, Alex Hornby said:
Business Breakfast: Reed Boardall awarded top ranking for product safety“With financial challenges currently affecting many veterans and their families in the communities we serve, it’s more important than ever that we continue our support for the excellent work done by the Royal British Legion.
“We hope that by prominently showing our support for the Poppy Appeal on our buses, many of our customers will join us in contributing to this excellent cause.
“We want to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom, and to support those living with the impact of conflict today. All our teams at our depots across the North are fully behind this.”
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Boroughbridge firm Reed Boardall has achieved top ranking for its product safety and best practice.
The Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standard audit awarded the company an AA+ rating.
The certification entails an annual audit covering compliance in hazard and risk analysis, vehicle operating standards, product quality and safety management.
Vicki Rushworth, site quality manager at Reed Boardall, said:
“This industry-leading accreditation provides another layer of reassurance for our customers, adding the benefit of visibility of food safety and integrity in the supply chain.
“It also reduces some of the audit burden on customers as the BRCGS seal of approval assures them of Reed Boardall’s compliance.
“To elect for a 20-hour unannounced audit as we did, is a demonstration of total confidence in the robust systems we have in place and that the site operates to the BRCGS’s rigorous standards of product safety 24/7.”
Marcus Boardall, chief executive of Reed Boardall, added:
“Over the last 30 years, Reed Boardall has played an active role in driving up standards within the food industry.
“Our latest BRCGS AA+ rating gives customers the additional peace of mind of knowing that the most rigorous procedures for ensuring product safety are embedded in our business and that we are committed to continuous quality improvement.”
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Harrogate law firm founder to retire
The founder of Harrogate law firm Jones Myers is set to retire after a 42-year career.
Peter Jones founded the company back in 1992 as the sole practitioner specialising in marital difficulties.
He soon attracted fellow family lawyers, who shared his ethos in resolving relationship breakdowns in a non-confrontational and constructive way.
Peter Jones, founder of Jones Myers Family Law.
The law firm now has offices on Victoria Avenue in Harrogate, as well as in Leeds and York.
Mr Jones was also a founder member and former national chair of Resolution, the national association of family lawyers which now has over 6,500 members.
He also chaired its accreditation committee, which remains at the forefront of developing high academic standards and promoting excellence in family law.
Appointed a Deputy District Judge, Mr Jones served in that judicial capacity for 15 years, during which time he also lectured nationally in family law. He qualified in 2012 as one of the country’s first Family Law Arbitrators.
Mr Jones said:
Business Breakfast: Starbeck curry house named best in region“It has been a privilege to play a part in the evolution of family law since qualifying in 1980 and to have made a real difference to the lives of the valued clients.
“I am immensely proud of the development and expansion of Jones Myers and the consistently high quality of its constructive guidance and client support. The firm has a reputation for attracting the best family lawyers in its field and I am confident of the practice’s continued success as it goes from strength to strength.”
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A Harrogate curry house has been named the best in the region at an annual awards ceremony hosted by Masterchef’s Greg Wallace.
Starbeck Tandoori beat stiff competition from across Yorkshire and the Humber – including the other three finalists, all in York – to win the title.
It was awarded by the Bangladesh Caterers Association for innovation, presentation of food, hygiene standards and customer service.
Owner Burhan Uddin Khan collected the award from hosts Greg Wallace and TV presenter Tasmin Lucia-Khan at the black-tie event at the Park Plaza London.
Established in 1960, the BCA represents more than 12,000 UK curry houses, which employ over 100,000 people and turn over £4.2bn a year.
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Weetons sets date for Christmas evening
Luxury food hall Weetons will stage its annual Christmas evening on Thursday, November 17.
Independent suppliers will be showcasing products to try at the shop, on Harrogate’s West Park, from 6pm to 8pm.
There will also be live music, complimentary Prosecco, mulled wine and mince pies at the event, which is open to everyone.
Rob Coutts, managing director of Weetons, said:
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A business group in Kirkby Malzeard will host a free pop-up advice session with some of North Yorkshire’s top business advisers on Monday.
David Kerfoot and David Poole feature in the line-up of consultants at the event, organised by Kirkby Malzeard, Laverton and Dallowgill Business/Community Group.
The advisers will be giving free advice on funding, networking, training and bespoke business strategy planning.
Mr Kerfoot, who comes from Northallerton and is a deputy lieutenant for North Yorkshire, is a successful businessman who founded a company in 1980 and built it into a £75m business, supplying oils to the food, cosmetics and aromatherapy industries.
Mr Poole, from Bishopdale, is a retired businessman who was formerly managing director and deputy chairman of Thalis plc, and is now a driving force in the Lower Wensleydale Business Network.
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The KMLD Business/Community Group, which is part of the local parish council, aims to support rural businesses during challenging economic times and also a special interest in arts and crafts businesses due to the large number of artisans living and working in the area.
The pop-up session will be held from 10am to 11am on Monday, November 7 at St Andrew’s Church, Kirkby Malzeard.
Businesses take part in Harrogate College recruitment fair
Businesses from across the Harrogate district took part in a recruitment fair at Harrogate College this week.
Representatives from 10 businesses visited the college on Wednesday to meet with and interview local students.
Businesses from across the district met with and interviewed Harrogate College students.
Firms including Springfield Healthcare, West Park Care, Cairn Group, Disability Action Yorkshire, Vida Healthcare and Harrogate Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (Harrogate Hospital) attended the event.
ATM Ltd, Arc Inspirations, Anchor Care Homes and Morrisons also took part.
Danny Wild, Harrogate College principal, said:
Business Breakfast: More than half of units let at Ripon Business Park“We were delighted to have so many of our key local employers coming along to support this event, which attracted a lot of interest from our students.
“To have a couple of job offers being made on the day was fantastic, and I know that most of the participating businesses also took away contact details for a number of other students that they may well be back in touch with.
“This recruitment fair emerged following Harrogate College Employers’ Network feedback, and is part of our continuing push to ensure our training helps local businesses thrive.
“It was very encouraging to see the first one go so well and we look forward to holding more fairs, supported by our local business partners, as a regular part of the college’s calendar going forward.”
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More than half the units under construction on a Ripon business park are now pre-let ahead of the project being completed.
Canalside Business Park, which was previously used by Econ Engineering to store its 900-strong gritter hire fleet, is looking to help redress the shortage of small-scale industrial units in the district.
Owned by Canalside Developments and being constructed by HACS, it is a 25,000 sq ft development located opposite Ripon racecourse, off Navigation Way opposite Travis Perkins, and is scheduled for completion in spring next year.
Jonathan Lupton, Canalside Developments director, said:
“Canalside Business Park will help meet the growing demand for industrial units for start-ups and growing business in our district.
“We are delighted by the fact that 65% of the units are now pre-let. Built to a modern specification, they will provide much-needed industrial space for micro businesses and SMEs.”
BID puts focus on Ripon Christmas windows
Ripon Business Improvement District is inviting businesses to enter their Christmas window competition, which has adopted a theme of peace and sanctuary.
The BID hopes as many businesses as possible get involved and make Ripon’s Christmas windows a magical spectacle.
A judging panel, consisting of the Mayor and Mayoress of Ripon Councillor Sid and Mrs Linda Hawke, the Dean of Ripon the Very Revd. John Dobson and The Stray Ferret, will be judging all the windows during the week beginning November 21.
The winning window will receive £200 in advertising from one of the BID’s media partners.
Locals and visitors will be invited to vote via social media and will have the chance to win a Ripon Hamper Company hamper.
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The BID will be running its Christmas marketing campaign using the #christmasinripon and will include video footage of the windows and festivities.
The Visit Ripon website will have a dedicated Christmas page highlighting the businesses Christmas windows, offers and events.
Businesses are asked to confirm whether they wish to enter by November 14 via info@riponbid.co.uk and be ready for judging by the panel during the week beginning November 21.
The Ripon Christmas brochure, whose production is being supported by the BID, will be available to businesses and the public both in print and online at the beginning of November and Seasonal music in Market Square will complement the BID’s ‘Free After Three’ car parking on Friday November 25, and on December 2, 9 and 16.
Business Breakfast: Harrogate developer completes £5.5m business parkA Harrogate-based developer has completed a £5.5 million new business park in Thrisk.
Marrtree Investments, which has offices at Cardale Park, unveiled the new park at Sowerby Gateway close to the A1(M) and A19.
The first phase was completed in February, and includes tenants such as Screwfix and Toolstation.
Now the second phase has finished with help from Harrogate construction group HACS with 10,000 sq ft of the new development already pre-let to wholesaler PJH Bathroom.
William Marshall, Marrtree Investments director, said:
“Following the success of the first phase of the development, we’re thrilled the entire scheme is now complete.
“The fact that we’ve already pre-let a third of this final phase is proof of the continued high demand for the kind of modern, high-quality employment space with which Marrtree has become synonymous over the years.
“We have had a huge amount of interest in the remaining units and we’re confident further tenants will come forward over the next few months to fill them.”
Harrogate BID hopeful of success at national awards
Harrogate Business Improvement District is hoping for success at the National BID Awards in London next week.
The business organisation has entered two categories – place-management and special recognition. The winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 3.
Harrogate BID Manager Matthew Chapman and Harrogate BID’s Marketing and Business Executive, Bethany Allen.
Officials hope the BID’s Harrogate floral summer of celebration campaign will come up roses in the special recognition category, whilst its street ranger Chris Ashby – who helped save the life of a young man in Library Gardens — will secure the place-management title.
Matthew Chapman, Harrogate BID manager, said:
“Since joining us back in January, our street ranger Chris has been a real asset. His work in helping to keep the town looking pristine is appreciated by businesses across the town centre. And this summer, whilst on his rounds, his swift actions and level headiness helped save the life of a young man.
“We are also hopeful the success already achieved by our Harrogate floral summer of celebration campaign, which was delivered by BID project manager Jo Caswell, will be replicated in the special recognition category.”
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