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Celebrating birthdays in the shadow of Christmas: a unique blend of joy and challenge

by Costa Blanca Daily November 12, 2023

written by Costa Blanca Daily 3 minutes read

Each year, individuals born on or near Christmas Day navigate the festive season with a birthday that often merges with the Yuletide spirit. This distinctive timing can lead to a complex mix of emotions and experiences for the birthday celebrants.

For those whose special day falls close to Christmas, the situation is quite similar. While the world revels in the fresh promise of the New Year, these individuals may find their birthday overshadowed by global celebrations.

The common practice among friends and family varies; some opt to give two separate gifts for Christmas and birthday, ensuring each occasion is recognised individually. Others may choose to combine the two into one, often larger, gift given on Christmas Day. There are no hard and fast rules, leading to a spectrum of feelings from those who have their birthdays around this busy time of year.

In response to the age-old conundrum of combined gifts or separate presents for Christmas babies, a new trend is emerging. Gifting a tangible item on Christmas followed by an experience day for the birthday has become a popular solution. This approach not only addresses the potential disappointment of a 'combined' gift but also adds an element of anticipation and excitement to the birthday experience. Last-minute givers can particularly benefit from the convenience of email delivery for experience day vouchers, providing a way to make their loved ones feel cherished with a gift that promises to create lasting memories.

The dual-gift approach, where individuals receive one present for Christmas and another for their birthday, preserves the integrity of each celebration. Meanwhile, the rise in gifting experiences — such as spa days, adventure activities, or culinary classes — adds a personal touch that goes beyond the traditional wrapped parcel. This method has proven especially valuable for those who find it challenging to shop in advance, as many experience gifts can be organised online and delivered instantly via email.

The message is clear: no matter the proximity to Christmas, each birthday is unique and worthy of celebration. Through thoughtful gifting, we can ensure that those special December and January birthdays are marked with joy and a sense of individuality.

For more information or to book this luxurious experience, please visit www.WonderDays.co.uk or contact our customer experience team on 0207 101 8839

About WonderDays Experience Days:

WonderDays is a leading provider of unforgettable experience gifts. From adrenaline-fueled adventures to serene spa days, we specialise in crafting moments that turn into memories. Our experiences are designed to suit a variety of tastes and occasions, ensuring there is something special for everyone.

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Metcor Environmental shortlisted for Contractor of the Year

by Costa Blanca Daily November 2, 2023

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Daniel Bradley, business development director for the Metcor Group, says:

‘This award, judged by peers in the industry, gives much warranted recognition for the great job that our staff do every day for our customers, often in emergency situations. To reach the finals in our first entry to the competition is a proud testament to our commitment to excellence for our long-standing clients in facilities management and commercial property.”

The National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC) hold these awards ‘to celebrate the immense and vital contribution the drainage industry makes as the ‘fourth utility’ or emergency service.’ They are dedicated to promoting professionalism and safety throughout the water industry.

Launching the brand in September, the Metcor Group combines three established companies, Metcor Environmental, Anglo Pumps, and Aylesford Electrical, providing expertise across wastewater, clean water, mechanical and electrical engineering.

The NADC Awards night takes place at Charlton Athletic’s 100-year-old ground, The Valley, on November 22 with guest host, boxing legend Frank Bruno.

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Allergen-free brand Creative Nature fundraises for The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation

by Costa Blanca Daily November 2, 2023

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Top 14 allergen-free brand Creative Nature has launched a festive fundraiser for The Natasha Foundation, which aims to prevent and eradicate allergic diseases, creating a world that is safe for everyone.

The company, which has its HQ in Surrey, will donate 15p from each brownie and banana bread baking mix sold in a Sainsbury’s store in the run-up to Christmas (until December 11).

The Natasha Foundation was set up by Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse as a legacy to their teenage daughter Natasha, who died in 2016 as the result of a severe anaphylactic reaction to a sandwich she had eaten that had no allergen information on its packaging.

She was dangerously allergic to sesame seeds and, unbeknown to her, the sandwich contained them and there was no information about this on the packaging.

Creative Nature’s CEO, Julianne Ponan MBE, and her team have committed to offering a minimum of £1,500 from baking mix sales to support The Natasha Foundation’s work.

For Julianne, the issue of food allergies is very personal. She created the company following her own experiences of living with multiple food allergies and anaphylaxis. She was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List this year for her own campaigning and advocacy for those living with allergies.

Julianne said: “From my own experiences I know the importance of finding ways to raise awareness of, and the challenges of living with, food allergies.

“So, I’m really pleased to be supporting Nadim and Tanya and the vital work they are doing at the Foundation. Their story is one that no parent should have to endure and I hope that the money raised from this donation will, in some small way, go some way towards their greater goal of eradicating food allergies for good.”

Julianne suffers from anaphylaxis to all nuts (including peanuts), some seeds and certain additives. Often struggling to find safe and nutritious food to eat, she created a range of free-from the top 14 allergens, and tasty and healthy snacks.

Tanya Ednan-Laperouse said of Creative Nature’s donation: “We are delighted that until Monday 11 December – Creative Nature will be donating 15p from every Creative Nature Banana Bread or Brownie Mix sold in Sainsbury's to Natasha’s Foundation.

“The money raised will help us continue in our mission at Natasha’s Foundation to raise allergy education and awareness and through science, to #makeallergyhistory. So please stop and shop in the Home Baking section of Sainsbury’s where you will find these products; then send us your baking pics, we’d love to share them.”

Two years ago, as a result of the Foundation’s work, Natasha’s Law was introduced by the UK government that made it a legal requirement to display allergen information on all packaging of food pre-packed for sale, sometimes called ‘on the go’ food.

The Foundation’s mission is to ‘bring about positive change by focusing on medical research, law and policies, educating and raising allergy awareness. We want to ensure the needs of people living with allergies are met in a meaningful way and to offer real hope that will change the lives of all those living with this life-threatening disease.

*Photograph shows Julianne Ponan MBE, CEO of Creative Nature with Creative Nature’s allergen-free baking mixes where some of the profits from sales in Sainsbury’s will be donated to the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.

To find out more about The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation: https://www.narf.org.uk

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From caregiver to carecaster: the launch of “You Care, I Care” podcast

by Costa Blanca Daily October 30, 2023

written by Costa Blanca Daily 3 minutes read

The podcast world is expanding thanks to care expert Janet Shreeve, founder of Shreeve Care Services, who is launching “You Care, I Care”.

Janet (66) who has more than 20 years of experience within the industry, wants to share a podcast covering all aspects of the care industry to educate and support listeners around a subject which is relevant yet often hidden. Guests will include those who provide care, those who receive care or those who are unpaid carers.

“I decided to start a podcast because I thought it was an excellent way to reach people who need help and want to become more informed or educated. I feel that people who are experiencing different types of care don’t seem to get a voice. I’m doing this to give all people in the care sector a voice,” Janet said.

Janet set up her most recent care business, Shreeve Care Services, just over a year ago and she provides consultancy and support to companies looking to provide the best care, to families seeking the best support for a loved one and also to help established care companies to improve their offering. Prior to that, Janet has worked in the care sector for more than 20 years.

The first episodes of ‘You Care, I Care’ will see Janet talk with guests Jodie Fraser and Emma Doney, who share their different experiences within the care industry. Jodie’s experience comes from caring for her grandmother who has dementia and Emma who is the founder of Adorno Companions, a company providing professional care companions inside and outside the home. There will also be an interview with a woman who has a son with ADHD and autism and their experience of the care system.

But what kind of audience is this podcast for?

Janet said: “You Care, I Care” is for anyone who wants to hear about the care industry. It could be that you need care yourself or looking after someone who needs care, this is a fantastic way to hear from people who know what steps to take and the realities of caring in 2023 and beyond

“Or you could be in the care industry yourself and want to hear other people’s experiences. I know how important it is to hear from people who are in the same boat, to feel less alone and make an intimidating situation less daunting.”

To access “You Care, I Care” visit the Shreeve Care Services website or find it on Spotify and other streaming services from November 9.

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Introducing the Metcor Group

by Costa Blanca Daily September 26, 2023

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The Metcor Group has launched its brand, bringing together more than 100 years of experience, providing smarter specialist solutions for a better built environment.

Comprising three long-established companies, Metcor Environmental (formerly Metro Mechanical Services), Anglo Pumps, and Aylesford Electrical Contractors, Metcor provides planned preventative maintenance and emergency response services to many FTSE 100 and 250 companies, and iconic UK landmarks, including company headquarters and national museums.

Metcor Group CEO, Nico Gaisman, said: “The time is right to give our business a new and truly differentiated brand in the market – and one which reflects the critical role our company plays in preventing pollution and mitigating environmental and regulatory risk. As part of the Metcor Group, Metcor Environmental’s longstanding property and FM clients will be able to benefit from expanded capabilities, including specialist electrical testing and inspection, commercial plant room remediation, clean water pump solutions, electrical vehicle charger services, and solar panel installation. We believe that this unique offering of specialist, critical, and sustainability-driven services will drive tremendous value for our fast-growing customer base.”

Metcor’s businesses share a decades-long track record of technical specialism, a commitment to driving sustainability and efficiency, and longstanding partnerships with the leading global property and FM companies across the UK.

Annually, the Metcor Group maintains over 10,000 miles of pipework infrastructure, tests 100,000 electrical installations, and saves more than 7 million kilowatt hours of energy by upgrading pump systems. The group’s critical services support more than 3 million workers in office, hospital, school, retail, and government sites, ensuring the health and safety of their working environments.

With Metcor Environmental, Anglo Pumps and Aylesford Electrical together under the Metcor Group umbrella, these industry-leading service providers are harnessing their expertise to provide a powerful resource for facilities and commercial property managers.

Metcor Environmental’s rebrand from Metro Mechanical Services, is the UK’s leading specialist in drainage maintenance, acknowledging the Metro brand’s thirty-five-year heritage, whilst reflecting the company as the cornerstone of the Metcor Group.

For information about this news release, contact Graham Sievers on 07722282946 or Graham.sievers@knolepark.agency

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Notes for editors:

Metcor Group was formed in 2023, bringing together three companies with over 100 years combined experience in specialist contractor services from drainage to data cabling, pumps to planned preventative maintenance.

Metcor Environmental (formerly Metro Mechanical) is one of the UK’s leading national specialists in commercial drainage, founded in the mid-1980’s. With integrated expertise across internals, externals, pumps, civils, and plumbing, they can address the root causes of issues on site, and ensure high-quality solutions are delivered.

Services include external drainage, internal stacks and lines, plumbing, pumping stations and civils. With a national footprint, they are able to provide a local service to clients at properties across the UK.

In 2021, the National Association of Drainage Contractors (NADC) appointed Metcor Environmental’s Quality Assurance Supervisor to their national committee on the Environment and Waste.

Anglo Pumps have been in the repair, service and sales of pumps, motors and fan units since 1989.

They offer a comprehensive service including assessing site viability, design, sizing, selecting and installing equipment. Anglo’s range of maintenance products ensures the reliability and operation efficiency of pumping systems and associated equipment.

Aylesford Electrical Established for more than 35 years, they work with managing agents on commercial, retail and industrial properties across England, they deliver a comprehensive range of electrical services, from design and installation to maintenance and testing.

A dedicated Electrical Vehicle Charging (EVC) team offer tailored design and installation services, and are an Approved ChargePoint Installer by the Government Office for Low Emission Vehicles.

Their service portfolio includes retail parks, leisure parks and shopping centres, industrial parks, offices, residential properties and government buildings.

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Award-winning coach to give keynote speech at the inaugural Confidence and Wellbeing Conference for Businesswomen

by Costa Blanca Daily September 25, 2023

written by Costa Blanca Daily 3 minutes read

Award-winning coach and personal empowerment specialist Taz Thornton will give a keynote speech at the inaugural Confidence and Wellbeing Conference for Businesswomen on Friday 29 September at the Brightfield Business Hub, Orton Southgate, Peterborough.

The day-long conference has been designed to help businesswomen ‘ignite your power, boost your confidence and wellbeing and inspire you to reach for the stars amongst like-minded women.’ It is being organised by Enlivened, which provides networking events, support groups, workshops and coaching for businesswomen in the Lincolnshire area.

“I’m delighted to have been asked to deliver a keynote speech at the Confidence and Wellbeing Conference,” said Taz. “I love helping to empower women to become more confident and to unleash their awesome. But it runs deeper than that. It’s about the support and belief, energy and direction, clarity and determination to underpin the work we need to do in the world.

“I have a great deal of hard-won experience to share with those in the room and I want to support them to ‘shatter glass ceilings, break barriers, and create a world where female leadership thrives’ alongside the other brilliant speakers.”

The conference promises a supportive environment tailor-made to support and uplift business women. It is designed as an immersive experience to leave women feeling empowered in their own businesses – or to start their own business.

Anyone who has seen Taz speak or has been coached by her will know that they will be in safe hands. Taz has an impressive CV: she has worked with hundreds of clients across the country, delivered a number of TEDx talks and has extensive experience in delivering motivational and empowerment events.

Conference organiser Julie P. Randall knew immediately who she wanted to talk at her first event.

She said: “I have known Taz for about 15 years. I've watched her meteoric rise as the fabulous speaker and coach she is today. I've listened to her talk several times and each time I"ve come away buzzing with a massive boost to my confidence. When I thought of holding this event Taz immediately came to mind. I wanted our delegates to get a dose of Taz.”

Taz has won multiple awards for her coaching, including being named UK’s Best Female Coach in 2020, was awarded the One to Watch Speaker Trainer Award (2019), and was a finalist in the UK's Most Inspirational Businesswoman Award 2019, among many others.

The Confidence and Wellbeing Conference for Businesswomen takes place on Friday 29 September from 9am to 4pm at Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate PE2 6XU. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/confidence-wellbeing-conference-for-businesswomen-tickets-657435466177

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Paralympian Chris Hunt Skelley MBE named as one of the ambassadors for the flagship Path to Paris project

by Costa Blanca Daily September 22, 2023

written by Costa Blanca Daily 4 minutes read

CHRIS Hunt Skelley MBE, who won gold in judo at the Paralympics in Tokyo, has been named as one of five Paralympic ambassadors for Path to Paris initiative to encourage children to get active by following in their sporting heroes' footsteps.

In just under a year, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place. To mark this occasion, Get Set (the official youth engagement programme from Team GB and ParalympicsGB), is on a mission to get children aged five to 11 get active with their new virtual challenge – Path to Paris.

Chris will be one of five Paralympic ambassadors and there will also be five Olympic ambassadors who will be encouraging schools, community groups or families to set up teams for children to take part, for free, and also learn about the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

"I'm humbled and thrilled to be part of this project," Chris said. "Sport has always been an important part of my life and, when I realised that I was losing my sight and there was nothing I could do about it, the sport of judo literally saved my life.

"When I started out in this sport, I didn't dream I could become the best in the world or win a medal at the Paralympics, yet here I am. If I can inspire one young person to embrace sport, get active and feel great about themselves then my job is done!"

The virtual challenge 'begins' in Athens, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. From there, children will embark on a virtual journey around the world in a team bus, completing fun activities as they explore different places on their way to the Paris Games.

Every physical activity logged will earn kilometres to power a virtual team bus to its final destination. Whether it’s jumping on the trampoline in the garden, playing wheelchair basketball, attending a weekly judo club, or dancing around the living room as a family, it all counts, so everyone can get involved and get their hearts racing doing something they enjoy.

As well as getting active, children will learn about athletes and their sports, the history of the Games, and can also win prizes. These range from sports equipment, posters and stickers to help them track their progress, and even exclusive school visits from Olympic and Paralympic athletes! Team members might also get shout outs on social media from athletes, or win awards for their outstanding achievements, whether individually or as a family.

Jamie Piggins of Team GB said: "The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will inspire the nation, with the best British athletes providing incredible performances on the global stage. The Path to Paris programme will allow young people from across Great Britain and Northern Ireland to feel closer to these unforgettable moments by taking part in physical activity, meeting inspirational athletes, and learning more about the Olympic and Paralympic movement."

David Clarke OBE PLY, ParalympicsGB CEO, said: "We're excited that as part of this programme there will be a focus on disabled children and their families helping to inspire and support them to take part in more physical activity. We think it will have significant social impact across the country, as children embrace the values of the Paralympic Games, build active networks with their families and communities, and form regular habits so they continue an active lifestyle long after the 2024 Games are over."

Path to Paris is easy for schools to activate and fits in perfectly with the curriculum, with key links to PE, PSHE/health and wellbeing, Geography, and History. Learn more at www.getset.co.uk/pathtoparis

Background info:

Get Set – The official Olympic and Paralympic youth engagement programme for schools across the UK is delivered by the British Olympic Foundation and the British Paralympic Association. Get Set is a legacy of London 2012 and is the longest running Olympic and Paralympic Games youth engagement programme. Further information is available at www.getset.co.uk

The British Olympic Association (BOA) is the National Olympic Committee for Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Its mission is to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement in our territory in accordance with the Olympic Charter. For further information, go to:www.teamgb.com

The British Paralympic Association is the National Paralympic Committee for the UK, responsible for the promotion of the Paralympic movement in Great Britain and selecting, entering and funding the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Paralympic team. Further details are available at https://paralympics.org.uk/

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Cotswolds personal trainer launches virtual gym for the over 55s

by Costa Blanca Daily September 20, 2023

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James Hilton, a personal trainer from the Cotswolds, who is a specialist in biomechanics and injury recovery, will be opening the virtual doors to Jim's Gym, an online 'space' supporting people over 55 to lead a more active life.

Launched on National Fitness Day, Jim’s Gym will offer subscribers the opportunity to train with James, following his short fitness videos uploaded weekly/monthly, to either become more active or to help maintain an active lifestyle.

This year's theme for National Fitness Day is "Your Health is for Life", which aims to encourage people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to engage in the physical and mental benefits of being active.

"We are tirelessly told the mental and physical benefits of exercise but the challenge is in how we keep people engaged in being active. If an older adult is told by a health professional to be 'more active' they are often given little help and support in how to do that. My view is that if you do a little bit more than you were before, that's a great start!

"I have trained extensively with a brilliant company called Faster Function where I have honed my skills in programming and exercise design and now focus on working with people to get the most out of everyday life.

"My journey has led me to almost exclusively work with older adults which I love. I find this age group wonderful to work with, especially people getting started with a new fitness regime as this is when they will see the most difference. Seeing people do things they never thought possible is just wonderful. I also pride myself on making exercise accessible and enjoyable."

James' path to finding his career as a qualified personal trainer was not a simple one. Throughout his education, he never considered his passion for sport and exercise could be his profession.

He had a career in sales and marketing based in London and travelled the world. However, he then experienced a long period of unhappiness which led him to abandon all exercise in order to meet the demands of his job. The impact of that period eroded his confidence and took a toll on his mental health as well as impacting his partner and first child. Eventually he left his role and went travelling with his family to New Zealand and Bali.

James calls this his 'Eat Pray Love' moment.

"While away, I started to go running and get back to exercising for fun, and I remembered how much my fitness had meant to me and I'd lost sight of that. As my family and I began to heal from this bitter time, I asked myself if I could help others through fitness?"

Supported by his family, James moved back to the South Cotswolds where he grew up and qualified as a personal trainer and started rapidly building his own business.

That was four years ago and his next adventure is the opening of Jim's Gym – an online fitness subscription service with a focus on inspiring older adults to be more active to remain healthy and independent for longer.

James will help his new community easily achieve the fitness levels to be able to continue doing the things in life which are important to them such as mobility for day to day tasks, renewed energy, fitness for gardening or playing with grandchildren!

"Most importantly I’m keeping the workouts easy, effective, and enjoyable so that my clients won’t even realise they are exercising," James said.

There are two levels of support and the cost starts at £10.80 a month (including VAT).

*Picture shows James Hilton founder of Jim's Gym and the picture was taken by Barbara Leatham.

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Financial advisor celebrates his business’ second anniversary

by Costa Blanca Daily September 19, 2023

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South West financial adviser Dave Southby is celebrating the second anniversary of starting his own business.

Over the course of those two years, he has seen his business grow, so much in fact that he has recently taken on his first employee to both meet current demand and to enable future growth.

“I still can’t believe it’s been two years already,” Dave said. “This has been a fantastic year of growth for both the business and for me personally.

“I have taken on my first employee and doubled the number of clients and funds that we as a business look after. On a personal level, I got married in the summer which is, obviously, a incredible milestone in my life.”

What has Dave learned over the past two years? “I think the biggest thing I have had to learn is to know what I am good at and then to outsource the things I am not so good at,” he says. “I have a team of freelance individuals who help me with things I’m not so good at so I can focus my attention on what I do enjoy which is positive client outcomes.”

In July, Neil Sawyer joined the Wiltshire business as its first full-time employee, initially to help with practice administration but with a view to eventually becoming a paraplanner.

Giving back to his community has also been important to Dave from the beginning.

This year he has been raising money for Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind after pledging to raise £1,500 to thank them for supporting a close friend. In April, he walked 27 miles, from Stonehenge to Avebury and he has got a sponsored run booked for the 10 December where he will be running 10km dressed as Father Christmas!

Dave also runs free drop-in financial sessions with a colleague each quarter in his community of Wroughton and he’s the chair of local Swindon referral group BusinessWise.

And the future looks bright for the business:“The next 12 months looks to be even better for us, so I can’t wait to see what happens.”

Dave Southby is a partner with St James’ Place and helps individuals, families and small business owners to manage their wealth effectively. He specialises in working with people who live in Swindon and North Wiltshire yet also has clients in other parts of the South West and South Wales.

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Tech specialists filestream move into their new Berkshire office

by Costa Blanca Daily September 5, 2023

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Document management specialist Filestream has moved its operations down the road in Berkshire, having bought their own premises.

The team of nine have moved to Wellington Business Park in Crowthorne in a move which has taken many months to complete – as the brand has bought its own premises.

Co-founder Charles Hooker said: “We are pleased to be in a space that we own as a company. It’s an investment in our growth. We now have the advantage of owning our own premises which means we can expand, the location is very quiet and easily accessible for our team and for our clients if they need to visit us.”

The office has an independent entrance and has space across two floors given the team room to expand. It also means Filestream are now very close to their data partners in business Sire Technology Ltd, based on the same business estate.

Finance director Jolyon Wilkinson says the move makes financial sense:

“This office will pay for itself in just three years when you consider the cost of leasing an office, something we have done for many years. We are now in charge of our own overheads and we have control and are not at the mercy of wavering rent costs. Although it’s taken time to sort out this move, we’re pleased it’s now our new home.”

The move comes as Filestream, which specialises in secure, encrypted document management software, launches its FS Cloud offering for small businesses. Many of Filestream’s customers are larger businesses with multiple sites and teams who are on the road – companies such as P&O Cruises, Scania, and BNP Paribas.

Paul Day, Filestream’s technical director, said:

“Our FS Cloud is the same software to keep documents safe and secure in the Cloud, yet it supports micro businesses and small businesses – which still need to be GDPR compliant with their data. Using this service five users can access the system concurrently for just £210 plus VAT a month.

“At a time when it’s estimated that there is a cyber attack every 39 seconds our software is complaint, safe and works alongside software systems used widely such as Google Docs and SharePoint.

“We often work with HR managers and directors who can often find they are drowning in paperwork, even online, and they are constantly worried about data breaches and cyber attacks.”

The software was originally created in 2003 when founder Charles Hooker saw the future in the digital space and moved away from his original business of selling hardware such as photocopiers. Paul, who had joined the business as a van driver, supported the move and since that time, the team have gone on to develop their system and now work with globally known brands and individuals.

*Image shows Charles Hooker, Jolyon Wilkinson and Paul Day the directors of Filestream, who have just moved into their first wholly-owned new office in Berkshire.

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