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Vale Business
A round up of business news in the Vale. |
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BARRY
Higher Rights award
for J A Hughes Partner
Mr Timothy G. Hackett, a Partner at
J A Hughes solicitors, who have
offices in Barry, Penarth and most
recently Rhiwbina in Cardiff, has
been awarded Higher Rights for
Civil Proceedings.
Mr Hackett had already achieved Higher
Rights in Criminal Proceedings in
November 2000. He is now able to
represent clients not only in the Courts
traditionally frequented by Solicitors,
but as a Solicitor Advocate he can now
appear for clients in the highest Courts
in the land. Only a small and select
group of Solicitors hold both of these
awards. Mr Hackett said, “I’m honoured
to have been awarded Higher Rights in
both Civil and Criminal Proceedings. It
means that I can not only fulfil the
traditional role of a solicitor but I can
also undertake work that was
previously only the remit of barristers.
This enables J A Hughes to provide a
comprehensive service to our clients”.
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CARDIFF
The Copthorne thrills
Girls’ Night In
As part of International Women’s
Day, the Copthorne’s theatre dining
quartet thrilled the crowds at a
Girls’ Night In event at the House of
Fraser store in Cardiff, with songs
from their repertiore of muscial
theatre performances.
You can see and hear more of their
Broadway and West End style
performances weekly from Wednesday
to Sunday, combined with a sumptuous
three course set dinner (lunch on
Sundays) at The Copthorne Hotel,
near Cardiff.
Ticket prices are £27.50 per person
including live theatre show and three
course meal with coffee.
Concessions available.
Shows at 7.30pm Wednesday to
Saturday (12.30pm on Sundays).
Shows
change weekly.
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VALEWIDE
Turbocharged Saab
is top of its class
Firmly asserting itself as a market
leader and pioneer of turbocharged
technology, Saab has
announced the introduction of its
revolutionary TTiD engine, now
available at Concept Saab.
The Swedish marque’s new 9-3 range
features a powerful four cylinder diesel
engine with a unique two-stage turbocharging
system, a world ‘first’ in the
premium car segment, offering
exceptional levels of efficiency. The
1.9-litre, 16-valve engine, badged TTiD,
produces 180 hp (132kW) and 400 Nm
of maximum torque, specific power
outputs that are unmatched among
competitor products on the market.
With a combined fuel consumption of
50.4mpg for the Saloon, and an
exceptionally low CO2 emissions rate of
just 149g/km, this engine will also offer
class-leading economy, together with
in-gear performance on a par with the
2.8V6 turbo petrol engine, making it an
attractive proposition for fleet decision
makers and business motorists.
These new reduced emissions figures
improve the Benefit-in-Kind (BIK)
banding with immediate effect,
significantly reducing the on-the-road
costs for these models as many of the
vehicles now fall into lower Vehicle
Excise Duty bands.
As a result of the reduced CO2
emissions, customers looking to
purchase New Saab 9-3 Aero 1.9TTiD
models could enjoy a tax saving of up
to £646 per annum.
The Saab TTiD engine is available in
Aero and Vector Sport variants and is
offered in all three bodystyles of
Saloon, SportWagon and Convertible.
Prices start from just £25,315 for the
Vector Sport model.
The new 9-3 range is
an attractive
proposition for fleet
decision makers and
business motorists.
To find out more about the Saab TTiD,
or to book a test drive, visit
Concept Saab, Penarth Road, Cardiff
029 2039 1200
www.concept-saab.com |
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Room for Living make a Miele of it
Room for Living in Cowbridge is
delighted to announce that it has
been chosen as a preferred
supplier of Miele high quality
domestic appliances and
commercial equipment.
Mike McNabb of Room for Living says,
“Miele have been leading the market
for 100 years and consistently comes
out on top when tested independently
in many products categories.
They produced the first ever electric
dishwasher, the first ever fully
automatic washing machine, and the
first ever washing machine, tumble
dryer and dishwasher to be controlled
by microprocessors.”
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LLANTRISANT
Leekes unveils its brand
new identity
Leekes, one of Wales’ longest
established, leading independent
retailers, has embarked upon a
branding programme designed to
reflect the modern, forward looking
face of the company.
The new brand identity includes an
updated logo, a new strapline and set of
brand values. The changes represent a
significant milestone in the company’s
100 year history and help cement
Leekes as retail innovators and experts.
Emma Leeke, Commercial Director of
Leekes, explains the reasoning behind
the exercise and the most noticeable
changes to one of Wales’ most famous
companies,
“We undertook a review of our brand
with the objective of clarifying the
essence of our brand, what we stand for
and to put us in a position to appeal to
a wider market audience. Our new
corporate identity represents an
evolution rather than a revolution.
The new logo design and ‘You’re home’
strapline capture the essence of what
makes us different – stores that provide
customers with inspiration for their
own homes, staffed by knowledgeable,
friendly people who provide a first class
service.”
The new identity will be supported by a
multi channel campaign, which
communicates Leekes’ message as the
‘home experts’. The campaign breaks
on TV, radio and press week
commencing 21 April 2008.
Customers can order Leekes’ new
season brochure at www.leekes.co.uk or by calling 01443 667350.
Leekes has department stores at
Llantrisant, Cross Hands and Melksham
and a building yard in Tonypandy.
Customers can also buy online.
Leekes
Llantrisant
Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun CF72 8XU
01443 667350
www.leekes.co.uk |
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BARRY
Home Information
Packs now available
Home Information Packs (HIPs)
are designed to speed up the house
buying process so that the seller
has information about their
property ready and prepared before
starting to market the property.
The HIP will contain the following
documents:
■ An Index of Contents
■ A Sale Statement
(summarising terms of sale)
■ Where appropriate a
New Home Warranty
■ Evidence of Title
(for registered properties)
■ An Energy Performance Certificate
Also for leasehold properties:
■ A copy of the Lease
■ Most recent service charge accounts
and receipts
■ Building Insurance Policy details and
payment receipts
■ Regulations made by the Landlord or
Management Company
J A Hughes offer their Home
Information Package at a total cost of
£255.00 plus VAT and can give an
assurance that, from the date of
instruction to them preparing the
Home Information Pack on behalf of a
prospective seller, it will be completed
within five to ten days. Therefore, as
soon as a purchaser has been found for
a property the Home Information Pack
is already available for submission to a
purchaser’s solicitors.
J A Hughes have many options in
relation to ways of payment and are
happy to meet the needs of each and
every individual as to their preferred
method. They can also advise on all
aspects of Home Information Packs in
order to make the whole process as
efficient and stress free as possible for
any potential seller.
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VALEWIDE
Commedia makes an
exhibition of itself
Commedia is a design company
based in the Vale. They design
all manner of things including
corporate identities, leaflets,
brochures, exhibition equipment,
promotional items, signage,
vehicle livery, websites
and even interiors.
Commedia has enjoyed
its first year of success
and provides a one stop
shop for clients offering
a full range of services.
The company has its
head office based in the
Vale with satellite offices
in Rhondda Cynon Taff
and Cardiff.
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BROCASTLE
New development’s
grand opening
Just ten minutes outside
Cowbridge, Brocastle Manor’s
exclusive development of luxury
apartments and houses with
superior accommodation for those
with time to enjoy life is having a
grand opening on Thursday
May 8th from 10am until 8pm.
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BARRY
Bryl’s Boutique
saves the day
Dilemma... It’s your birthday
and your partner asks, “What can
I get you?”
Answer...“A gift voucher from Bryl’s
Boutique would be fabulous, thank you
very much darling.”
Let’s face it, that would beat a new iron
or comfy slippers any day of the week
and with vouchers available from £10
upwards, they can love you a little bit
or they can love you a lot!
“I have known Ann for years and enjoy
going into her boutique for a number of
reasons. She always manages to put me
at ease and can instantly know if an
item will suit me. She’ll often suggest
something that I would never think of
picking up and very rarely does it go
back on the rail.”
Jennifer, Editor
Bryl’s Boutique
7 High Street
Barry CF62 7DZ
01446 748246 |
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COWBRIDGE
Prosper promotes a
healthy business
Prosper offer monthly Surgery
Sessions at their Cowbridge Office
from 10am until 1pm with
invaluable help and advice and
problem solving tips from people
in business.
They also provide bi-monthly ‘Under the
Microscope’ workshops so that
members can really bond by collectively
supporting one another. The workshops
offer new strategies for members to
develop more ideas, get more customers
and ultimately make more money.
Hot news!
Prosper Cardiff and Vale intends to
have four Business Referral Networks
established within the next couple of
years that will be based in Miskin
Manor (already underway),
Bath (launching in April), Cardiff City
Centre (inaugural meeting May 2008)
and Cowbridge (launching in 2009)
| For further details or to arrange a visit
to a Prosper event, please telephone
Cheryl Bass on 07974 762601 |
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VALEWIDE
Credit crisis!
What credit crisis?
Apparently, the Chinese word for ‘crisis’ is the same as the word for
‘opportunity’.
China’s historic culture seems to be
teaching us more than a few things
these days. When economic
circumstances change, it can often be
the best time to seek out new
opportunites and tap into new markets
that would not otherwise be available
in less volatile times.
If this advice seems like too little, too
late or the words horse, bolted and gate
spring to mind then perhaps you might
want to call John Milburn of Farndale
Financial. John can help clients with
‘challenging’ financial circumstances
Previously a bank manager, John is well
placed to understand how financial
institutions operate.
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