Sign up for first-ever pier to pier Santa Dash

It promises to be a cracker of an event – and there’s still time to sign up.

Bournemouth Christmas Market has teamed up with Julia’s House for the first-ever pier to pier Santa Dash.

The 5k walk or run, dressed in optional Santa costume, is held on Sunday November 27 at 10am.

You can choose to complete the route on your own or as a family group (children under 5 can join in for free).

There’s also a chance to win a PlayStation 5, worth around £500, by setting up a JustGiving page and raising at least £75.

To sign up, and for more information, visit juliashouse.org/santa.

It’s also possible to sign up on the day.

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Eleven jobs created as Lakeland opens new store

Lakeland’s new store at Hillier Garden Centre in Three Legged Cross is now fully open.

Eleven new jobs have been created.

From humble beginnings in the heart of the Lake District, Lakeland now has 68 stores nationwide in the UK.

It specialises in new ideas and tried-and-tested solutions for the kitchen and home.

Emma Kay, Head of Property at Lakeland, described the new store as a “fantastic centre”.

She added: “We have many loyal customers in this area who will welcome the opening.”

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‘Fireside chat’ will help connect the dots for your customers

Bournemouth-based BBD Boom and HubSpot have teamed up for a special free event for businesses.

It will show how your CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and marketing stack can help you connect the dots for your customers.

It’s being held on Thursday November 24, 5.30pm to 8.30pm, at London Road Brew House in Southampton.

Adam Lewis, pictured left, Co-Founder & Solutions Architect, BBD Boom, said: “With so many modern tools available to companies, it’s vital to enable communication throughout your tech stack.

“Our in-person event will provide helpful insight into how combining your CRM and marketing, two vital parts of HubSpot, can help you reach new heights with increased revenue potential.

“This event is not only a great way to learn about how your company can benefit from using the CRM combined with the marketing hub, but it will also provide you with opportunities to speak directly with other marketing and sales leaders, plus industry experts.”

The evening will include:

• A fireside chat between HubSpot, a customer and BBD Boom, a HubSpot Elite Solutions Partner
• The latest research on customer behaviour online
• The benefits for your sales teams when integrating your marketing and CRM
• How you can create a seamless customer experience across all channels
• Networking opportunities with marketing and sales leaders, plus industry experts
• Food and drink throughout the evening

Register for free at bbdboom.com/south-coast-live-event-2022