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Businessman Rob lends his support to Newton Abbot RFC

News Gathering — Mon, 24 May 2021 19:02:03 +0000

Football-mad businessman Rob Burkitt has temporarily switched his allegiance to support Newton Abbot RFC. The 34-year-old, who is on the board of Torquay United Supporters’ Trust, has signed up to have his oven cleaning service Ovenu Newton Abbot featured on a pitchside board. He said: “I’m well known for my fervent support of my two […]

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Duncan Bannatyne welcomes ‘staycation boom’ as hotel bookings soar

News Gathering — Thu, 20 May 2021 17:02:50 +0000

Duncan Bannatyne is predicting that the UK staycation is here to stay with his hotels experiencing a significant rise in bookings. The chief executive and chairman of The Bannatyne Group, which operates hotels in Somerset, Hastings, Durham and Darlington said he is delighted to see people across the UK choosing a ‘staycation’, amidst international travel […]

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BANNATYNE HEALTH CLUBS WELCOME BACK GROUP CLASSES

News Gathering — Mon, 17 May 2021 19:01:24 +0000

Bannatyne Health Clubs across England, Scotland and Wales are celebrating the return of indoor group exercise classes, alongside the reopening of sauna and steam rooms when lockdown restrictions ease further on May 17th. Members can now book in advance through the Bannatyne app, selecting from an array of exercise classes including B:Functional, Les Mills, Metafit, […]

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TAUNTON CARE HOME PLANTS PANDEMIC MEMORIAL TREE

News Gathering — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:01:01 +0000

symbolise regrowth after the pandemic. The home, based on Wyvern Road, was gifted a willow tree by local businessman, Matt Foster, and it has been positioned in the centre courtyard of the home where it can be seen by residents and staff. Oake Meadows’ activities coordinator, Jean Coleman, planned a memorial event which involved planting […]

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BANNATYNE HEALTH CLUBS IN THE SOUTH WEST ENCOURAGES MEMBERS TO ‘START SMART’ ON RETURN FROM LOCKDOWN

News Gathering — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:02:56 +0000

Bannatyne health clubs across the country are gearing up to offer members the best possible ‘restart’ on their return to exercising following the long closure during lockdown. Oliver Cox, head of fitness programming at The Bannatyne Group, and his team have been working on a number of initiatives to support members on their return, including […]

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SPECIALIST NEUROREHABILITATION HOSPITAL RAISES AWARENESS OF SWALLOWING ISSUES

News Gathering — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:01:00 +0000

South Newton Hospital, close to Salisbury, has held a series of events to highlight dysphagia, problems associated with swallowing. To coincide with Swallow Awareness Day (March 17th) the activities were aimed at increasing understanding of the condition and empathy for people living with it. As a neuro-rehabilitation hospital South Newton Hospital takes patients who have […]

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Nikki ready to clean up after launching South Costwolds oven valeting business

News Gathering — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:01:46 +0000

Nikki Priest, who has 15 years’ experience in the cleaning industry, has launched her own oven valeting business, Ovenu Dursley and Cotswolds South. The mum-of-one, who previously worked as a manager for various national cleaning companies, has finally fulfilled a long-held ambition to become her own boss. She takes over the successful franchise from previous […]

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FORMAL REGISTRATION AND TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT FOR NURSES’ MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

News Gathering — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:01:00 +0000

The Nightingale Initiative for Global Healthcare Transformation (NIGHT), which has been established to raise funds to provide confidential mental health treatment to NHS nurses (including midwives and HCAs) has received official Charity Commission registration. NIGHT has also announced three trustees to oversee its operation and governance. Chris Campbell, Merrilee Briggs and Caryn Cooper bring a […]

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BANNATYNE GROUP INVESTS IN TECHNOLOGY TO OFFER MEMBERS COVID SAFE SERVICES

News Gathering — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 19:02:12 +0000

The Bannatyne Group is investing in its app technology to support members as clubs re-open following the second lockdown. A new ‘check the swipes’ function will enable members to see how many people are in the club and decide if they wish to visit or wait for a quieter time. Food from the café bars […]

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Rob’s oven cleaning effort raises more than £300 for South Devon foodbank

News Gathering — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 15:02:10 +0000

The owner of oven valeting firm Ovenu Newton Abbot has raised more than £300 for a South Devon foodbank after donating ten percent of his November takings. Rob Burkitt, who only launched the business in October, chose to help the Homeless in Teignbridge Support (HITS) foodbank. The father-of-three initially raised £235.50, which included a client’s […]

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