Golden Horizon’s visit to Poole is postponed

Golden Horizon, the world’s largest square-rigged sailing vessel, has been forced to delay a ‘dress rehearsal’ voyage around the south coast.

The announcement follows the government’s decision to delay the lifting of legal restrictions on social contact for a further four weeks.

Golden Horizon, a steel-hulled, five-mast cruise ship, was due to arrive in Poole this Sunday, June 27, but the trip has been cancelled over Covid fears.

Tradewind Voyages, which operates the 272-guest vessel, has been working hard to redesign its UK season.

Golden Horizon will now visit Poole for the first time on Tuesday July 6.

A further two further visits are scheduled for Monday July 12 and Thursday July 29.

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New recruits join Goadsby Commercial’s head office in Bournemouth

Two new members of staff have been recruited by Goadsby Commercial to work from the group’s Head Office in Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth.

Joshua Adamson has joined the Business Space Department as a Graduate Surveyor and will focus on industrial and office agency.

He recently graduated from Oxford Brookes University with an honours degree in planning and property development.

Meanwhile Harry Connell has joined the Property Management Department as a Trainee Management Assistant.

He’ll be assisting the team with a large mixed residential and commercial portfolio.

Left to right: Chris Wilson, Joshua Adamson, Henry Connell and Paul Stewart.

Chris Wilson, Director and Head of Commercial Agency, said: “The Dorset/Hampshire industrial market has been very busy since the announcement of the Covid-19 vaccine.

“The office market is also now showing signs of improvement as more employees return to the office.

“Joshua will help build the number of industrial and office instructions and reinforce that our Business Space Team is one of the largest on the central south coast.”

Paul Stewart, Commercial Managing Director, added: “With both Business Space and Property Management exceeding last year’s turnover levels, it is a pleasure to welcome the two new recruits into those departments.

“As the country edges closer to so-called ‘Freedom Day‘, Joshua and Harry will be invaluable in helping their respective departments grow further.“

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Kyla appointed as BH Area Hospitality Association’s young ambassador

A new young ambassador has been appointed by BH Area Hospitality Association (BAHA).

Kyla Henderson, 18, currently works as a Junior Pastry Chef for Le Petit Prince Patisserie.

She has been working and studying in catering and hospitality for two years after going straight into the industry after school.

Kyla is studying at Bournemouth and Poole College’s Lansdowne site.

Her family has always been involved in the sector.

For five years before starting college Kyla lived in Lanzarote.

Jason Davies, BAHA’s Vice Chair, said: “I am delighted to be working with Kyla.

“Together we will be supporting the local academic/education sector from schools through to universities, promoting the hospitality industry.

“Engaging with students in a variety of exciting ways, through 2021 and into 2022.”

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Businesses back 100-mile challenge for Great Ormond Street Hospital

Two businesses got behind a 100-mile challenge across the south coast to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Tom Cross, dad Jerry Cross and uncle Chris Shrubb, who comes from Charmouth, completed the distance through a combination of swimming, cycling, walking and running and all within 72 hours.

The fundraising challenge was organised after Tom tragically lost his son, Finn, after only nine short days and despite the fantastic care of the hospital.

Tom said “We want some good to come from this heart-breaking chapter of our lives.

“Therefore, we wanted to continue our fundraising with this latest challenge.”

The challenge was sponsored by Bridport-based HR Consultant David Thomas of DTHR Solutions.

Mid-walk refreshments were supplied by Harry Murley of West Beach Cafe Bar at West Bay.

So far, more than £3,980 has been raised.

• justgiving.com/fundraising/chris-shrubb-finn