Olympic magic at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic

There was plenty of Olympic magic at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic yesterday as the arrival of several members of the Icelandic Olympic team was celebrated .

The AECC, which was selected to host the Olympians because of its state-of-the-art clinic facilities and renowned expertise in supporting elite athletes, held an open afternoon to give members of the public the opportunity to meet the team.

The contingent, which includes some of Iceland’s top track and field athletes as well as three of their head coaches, were joined by the President of the Icelandic Athletics Federation, Jónas Egilsson. Other noteable guests included the Mayor of Bournemouth, British Chiropractic Association President Richard Brown, Bournemouth football player Mark Mosley and several members of Bournemouth Rugby Club including Callum Forrest, Dan Pollard and Sam Hardcastle. Bournemouth Council was also represented by Shaun Woodland.

New sponsor gives boost to New Forest Show

Carters, the marquee suppliers for the New Forest and Hampshire County Show, has delighted the Society by announcing their sponsorship of the horticultural section.

They have been involved with the show since it began over 90 years ago and wanted to increase their support in a tangible way. They remain a family-run, privately-owned business.

Show supports offenders on community payback

Last year more than 280,000 hours of community projects were carried out across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by offenders who had been ordered  by the courts, to give something back to the local area for the crimes that they have committed.

This year The New Forest Agricultural Society offered a work project to prepare the showground for The New Forest & Hampshire County Show.

Olympian horsewoman speaks at President's dinner

The New Forest Agricultural Show Society’s newly elected President Alan Titchmarsh, recently held his 'President's Dinner' at The Rhinefield Restaurant at New Park on the showground.

This very popular function attracted  one of the largest attendences ever, who were royally entertained by the after dinner speaker Jennie Loriston-Clarke M.B.E.

Woodlands Lodge awarded plaque for supporting New Forest

The Woodlands Lodge has received a plaque from the New Forest Trust for participating in the innovative Visitor Gift Scheme.

The Woodlands Lodge Hotel adds £1 to the bill of people staying as part of the Visitor Gift Scheme. This money goes towards supporting the New Forest Trust which helps maintain the beauty and upkeep of The New Forest.

Enjoy the 'Best of British' at The New Forest Show

In keeping with the Jubilee celebrations this year, the theme for The New Forest & Hampshire County Show (NFHCS)  this year is 'The Best of British'.

Delighted that Alan Titchmarsh is the President this year, he will be visiting all parts of the Showground to enjoy the spectacle. The Show already highlights the best of local goods and produce but this will now be extended to encompass every part of Britain, and will include a brand new 'Best of British' Pavilion dedicated to demonstrations and interactive events.

The Apprentice comes to Dorset Recruitment Firm

With the UK national average unemployment figures reported at 7%, recruitment firm, The Work Shop aim to get Dorset back to work with their very own apprenticeship scheme.

For the first time ever, The Work Shop plan to hire an apprentice and train them to their own high standards. Their aim is to find the perfect person who wants a career in recruitment and be trained to the highest level by the very best in the business.

The Sunflower Ball 2012

Women in Business South & South west proudly presents  The Sunflower Ball 2012 In aid of the Lewis-Manning Hospice

Divas & Demons

Divas and Demons the ultimate online dating site has arrived in Dorset

The owners Paul Robinson and Joannah Bishop wanted to bring something new to online dating. Both had relationships in the past from on line dating they wanted to try and bring an easier and more fluid approach to getting on line and having fun, finding love or just a partner to have fun with.

Venus Awards Southampton announces Semi-Finalists

Following over 600 nominations and applications, the inaugural Southampton business women awards (Venus Awards) announces the semi-finalists for its 10 Sponsor judged categories. The top three of each will be invited to the Grand award ceremony at the Grand Café on 22nd May 2012.

The Venus Awards launched for Southampton and the SO postcode region in early January at the same time as the Dorset Langtry Manor Business Women Awards - now in its third year, also under the Venus Awards umbrella.