Eco chooses Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as its charity of the year

Eco Sustainable Solutions has named Lewis-Manning Hospice Care as its nominated charity partner for 2021.

The Parley-based company has also donated mulch to enable the hospice to create and enhance borders at its site in Longfleet Road, Poole.

Harrie Cooper, Eco’s Brand Manager, said: “As a business we are always keen to give to the local communities in which we work and support projects for little cost, if possible, if not for free.

“It’s a real pleasure to be collaborating with the team at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.

“We are very aware of the incredible work that they do in the local communities in East Dorset and Purbeck, supporting patients and their families with life limiting illnesses.

“Our staff are really looking forward to getting involved in a variety of fundraising initiatives over the coming months.”

Nicki Cluley, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, said: “It’s brilliant to be working with Eco Sustainable Solutions and to have their generous and continued support.

“They were a real help to us during our Christmas Tree recycling campaign at the start of the year and we are excited to see their staff join in a number of our fundraising challenges and events in 2021.

“We have a real diverse mix of challenges for our supporters to choose from, including a Wing Walk, a Fire Walk and a Coastal Trek.”

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2 + 2 = a new podcast from Inspire keeping business owners up to date

A new podcast has been launched by business and tax advisory firm, Inspire, designed to keep owners and leaders up to date with all things business.

Presented by Inspire Founder, Warren Munson, pictured left, 2 + 2, will provide listeners with the opportunity to find out more from the team of experts at Inspire about business-related issues and advice.

The subjects will range from tax issues to loans and grants and recommendations for the latest accounting tech.

Episode one is now live and features advice for business owners from the Budget.

Warren, in conversation with fellow Inspire Director, Chris Downing, pictured right, offers his reaction to, and opinions on, the Budget.

Both outline the key measures announced by the Chancellor and delve into the detail of some of the expected and more surprising measures which are set to have a big impact on businesses.

There’s also advice and practical tips on steps to take now, as well as considerations for the future across a range of the measures unveiled in the Budget.

Warren said: “Our aim with each episode of 2 + 2 is to offer business owners something a bit different and a resource that they can tap into whenever they have a few minutes to spare.

“The popularity of podcasts has absolutely soared over the last two years and especially over the lockdown.

“While we’re still unable to hold our usual face-to-face events programme, we wanted another way to provide advice and guidance to business owners and leaders.

“Launching 2 + 2 is a great opportunity to do just that, by regularly sharing practical tips and advice from our team of business and tax experts across a hugely popular platform.

“We’re looking forward to the feedback from the local business community.”

To find out more about 2 + 2 and download the first episode ‘Breaking down the Budget’, please click here.

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Unique digital event with exciting opportunities for musicians

An entertaining and fun experience of online music while introducing the audience to Absolute Music’s superstore, recording studio, rehearsal rooms and more in Bournemouth is staged this month.

AUB Creative Events Management course, in partnership with the Absolute Music store, is hosting a virtual event live-streamed on Sunday March 21 at 4pm.

The footage will feature popular musicians from different genres and introduce the audience to the award-winning music hub plus announce the winner of an online competition receiving a £100 cash prize.

The competition is exclusive to any students across the UK.

To enter the draw for the prize all they have to do is upload a video of  their music.

This could be producing, singing, playing an instrument, music video and DJing on either TikTok, Instagram tagging @am_takover2021 or Facebook tagging at @AMTakeover and using the hashtag #am_takover2021.

The winner will be announced live at the event.

Entertainment lined up for Absolute Music Student Takeover includes live music performances and chats with the indie-pop band from Manchester, The Lottery Winners, pictured, whose debut studio album reached number 23 on the UK Albums Chart in March 2020.

Other acts include artist LION (aka Beth Lowen) known for rasping vocals, bluesy riffs and deft guitar playing.

LION was named Gigwise’s 29th top artist for 2019.

Also to join the line up is the talented drum and bass MC High Tech Terror.

The event has been created by the students as part of their three year course.

Suzy Wheeler,  Absolute Music’s Communications Manager, said: “We have been wowed by their creativity and energy.

“They are engaging a new audience to the business and also offering a platform for original music to be discovered.

“The competition has been working well and we are looking forward to the live stream on the 21st.”

More information and updates can be found on the Absolute Music Student Takeover Facebook page here.