Members News
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Hospice chaplain in the front line
9th April 2020
Princess Alice Hospice chaplain Steve Nolan is used to working alongside medical staff at the frontline of end of life care – but the coronavirus crisis is adding almost unbearable stress to their jobs. Steve has written a blog of
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Moore Blatch and Barlow Robbins to merge
7th April 2020
Combination creates new Top 100 regional powerhouse with significant specialisms including private client, property and personal injury. SOUTHAMPTON AND GUILDFORD (5 March 2020): Leading UK law firms Moore Blatch and Barlow Robbins have agreed to merge, creating a new regional
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The Lights Are Going Out (Temporarily)*
7th April 2020
*Apart from one! The Yvonne Arnaud theatre’s distinctive coloured lights and bright canopy are being turned off, until the theatre reopens. Apart from one light, known in theatre tradition as the ‘ghost light’, and necessary security lighting, the theatre will
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After a Torrid Q1, Is There More to Come?
2nd April 2020
I’m sure all readers will agree that the first quarter was a bumpy ride – for markets and for society as a whole – as the coronavirus pandemic gripped the globe and upended life as we knew it. For financial
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency appeal – Royal Surrey County Hospital
2nd April 2020
Supporting our NHS staff Thank you to everyone who has made a donation to support our frontline staff in the fight against COVID-19. Many of you have asked how you can support our amazing staff though this challenging period. We
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Oakleaf – We Need Your Help!
1st April 2020
As you may know, Oakleaf draws people out of isolation and loneliness. But now, in these unprecedented times, every client is back into the confinement they worked so hard to break free from. We are working around the clock to
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Gatwick Airport will consolidate operations into the South Terminal from 1 April and limit runway opening hours to protect staff, passengers and the business from the impact of COVID-19
31st March 2020
The severe and unparalleled impact of COVID-19 on the global aviation sector has led Gatwick to make the difficult decision to consolidate passenger processing and facilities into the airport’s South Terminal and to limit scheduled flights on its runway to
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Princess Alice Hospice shop staff pay “safety net”
31st March 2020
Following on the heels of the closure of all 46 of its shops in the current Covid-19 crisis, the Hospice is taking the opportunity to put retail staff on furlough -– rather than make them redundant. This means the shop
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Surrey Drive – Supporting the Royal Surrey County Hospital
30th March 2020
The Surrey Drive Campaign is brought to you by The Surrey Event Professionals, a local networking group consisting of Surrey’s finest event experts. After seeing the heart-breaking stories of NHS workers unable to buy food at this critical time we
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Self-Employed Statutory Pay Update
26th March 2020
For businesses it is a concerning time and there are conflicting reports on how to handle the situation. For self-employed people this time is also an increasing concern on how they will survive if their contracts are terminated. They are
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Beard reports strong 2019 performance
26th March 2020
Family-owned construction firm Beard has reported a strong financial performance in 2019, continuing the sustainable growth the firm has delivered in recent years. Pre-tax profits rose to £5 million, an increase of 8% on 2018, while turnover increased by 6%
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Hospice charity shops closed for safety of staff, volunteers and shoppers
23rd March 2020
All 46 Princess Alice Hospice shops will be closed until further notice, as a precautionary measure during the current COVID-19 emergency. Customers are being asked not to bring donations of goods for sale, and the furniture collection and delivery service
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COVID-19 – Business Support Measures
23rd March 2020
On Friday the Government announced further measures to help businesses during COVID-19. Whilst the measures are welcomed the details are still emerging and business owners are still not clear on how they access the additional funds and grants that are
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Experience Guildford extends support and help to businesses during COVID-19 crisis
19th March 2020
In light of the current and escalating situation with COVID-19, Experience Guildford, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is working hard to support businesses across the BID area and ensure every one of them are kept up to date on
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What would Mrs Thatcher think? Rishi Sunak’s first Budget
13th March 2020
Economic commentary This year will be a big one for fiscal statements. Last year’s Budget, originally scheduled for early December, was postponed because of the General Election. This means that there will be two Budgets in 2020, as well as
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Reigate Manor hosts Careers afternoon for local students
13th March 2020
Reigate Manor recently invited twenty sixth form students currently studying at Reigate college to come along to the hotel and learn more about what’s involved with working in the hospitality business. The students who have shown an interest in working
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Players in a pickle raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice
11th March 2020
A charity match featuring an unusual, fun ball game has raised £1,000 for Princess Alice Hospice, in memory of a much-loved woman who was cared for by the Hospice before she died. The Annual Eliana Bungard Charity trophy was organised
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Have your say on Guildford borough’s future
9th March 2020
What do you think should be our top priority to ensure Guildford continues to be one of the most successful boroughs in the South East? Maybe it’s environmentally friendly transport or more affordable housing? Tackling climate change or developing our historic town
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Annual business awards open for entries
9th March 2020
The third Spelthorne Means Business Awards is officially open for entries after a launch party held at The Thameside Brewery on Tuesday 3 March. Guests at the launch included last year’s winners and this year’s sponsors who joined Spelthorne’s Deputy
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Grandad Dave reaches for the skies
28th February 2020
A grandad of seven who says he never plans too far ahead, is taking to the skies this July in a sky dive to raise funds for Princess Alice Hospice. Dave Higgins, who lives in Epsom, is taking the plunge