Goadsby let offices at prominent town centre building to Walker Agency

The 4th floor of one of Bournemouth’s most recognisable buildings is to have a new tenant.

Goadsby’s Business Space Department has successfully let the floor at Granville Chambers to Walker Agency.

The building occupies a prominent position on Richmond Hill with the 4th floor extending to approximately 3,000 sq ft.

James Edwards, Director, Goadsby Commercial, pictured left, said: “Despite the challenging office market, we were able to secure a letting prior to marketing commencing which was largely due to the building’s high specification and extensive amenities.”

Goadsby also manage the Grade II listed building on behalf of the landlord.

Walker, a full service advertising and marketing agency, was founded by Martin Walker in 1994.

In April, Campaign, which serves the marketing, advertising and media communities, again listed Walker Agency in both the Top 100 Creative Agencies and in the Top 20 Regional Agencies of its annual school reports.

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Great opportunity for locally based charities to team up with the Cherries

AFC Bournemouth is looking for four new charity partners for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons.

It follows the club’s successful work with Hope For Food, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, MYTIME Young Carers and the Isabel Baker Foundation.

Regarding the new partners, the Cherries say they will be looking “to create meaningful impact and better opportunities for those who need support in the local community.”

The charities should share the club’s “commitment towards advancing equality, diversity and inclusion, and improving physical and mental health.”

Applicants must have their head office registered locally and benefit the lives of people living in the Dorset and Hampshire area.

The successful charities will partner with AFC Bournemouth for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, which will begin on July 3, 2023, and end on May 31, 2025.

They will benefit from receiving signed merchandise, match tickets, fundraising from select club events and the club’s support in helping to raise awareness.

To apply for a charity partnership, please fill out the form here.

The closing date for applications is noon on Monday June 12.

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Harpist to create lasting musical memories in Christchurch Priory for Honeypot

Lasting memories are expected to be created next Thursday, June 8, at Christchurch Priory.

Eluned Pierce, Principal Harpist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, will be supporting The Honeypot Children’s Charity with its concert to raise funds to provide respite for local young carers aged five to 12.

Eluned Pierce. Picture: BSO.

Eluned is regarded as one of the UK’s most experienced and versatile professional harpists with an international reputation.

She has performed across the world including venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Vienna’s The MusikVerein and The Royal ConcertGebouw in Amsterdam.

Eluned said: “I am delighted to support The Honeypot Children’s Charity by performing in the wonderful Christchurch Priory.

“I hope we can raise enough funds to provide these young carers with the well-earned break they so very much deserve.

“How marvellous that this charity creates happy childhood memories for these unsung heroes.”

Eluned will be joined by Barbara Castle on the flute.

The concert will also include performances by Rachel More (voice), Alicia Mallace-Gourbourne (opera), Funky Little Choir Company and Czeckmate (guitar and flute).

Viv Carter, Honeypot’s Community Engagement Manager, said: “We are so looking forward to this uplifting evening of music performed in the beautiful setting and incredible acoustics of Christchurch Priory.

“Thanks to the generosity of the performers, giving their time and talent for free and our headline sponsor Jay Lumb, I am sure we will all take home memories to cherish.”

Honeypot supports over 2,000 young carers aged five to 12 each year, including 140 children from across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

Concert tickets (£20 Nave/ £15 aisles) are available now at christchurchpriory.org/services-and-events or telephone 01202 413870

• honeypot.org.uk