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Influential Partnership of Zero and Global E&C signed by Pioneering Agreement

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20/03/2023

Influential Partnership of Zero and Global E&C signed by Pioneering Agreement

The timeline for commercializing synthetic fuel has taken a significant step forward as Zero announces its partnership with the top EPC provider, Global E&C, accelerating the plans for the establishment of the world’s premier synthetic fuel plant with full features. The initial agreement includes the construction of Plant Zero.1, a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) facility that will create synthetic fuels, made from just air and water. While synthetic fuels are currently available in small quantities, the new site will be the first to provide a scalable pathway to the mass production of synthetic fuels.

The new agreement will transfer the skills and resources from existing fossil-based industries into the clean energy sector with the two companies working together to complete the new plant and accelerate the scale-up and modularisation of Zero’s synthetic fuel technology. The engineering support contract was signed at Global E&C’s Modularisation Facility, at the Nord Centre in Aberdeen.

Zero Co-Founder and CEO Paddy Lowe said: “We have an ambitious timeline in place to deliver the opening of our first large-scale commercial plant within the next two years and with this agreement, we are in a fantastic position to achieve this goal. As we seek to grow the synthetic fuel market and ultimately drive solutions for global Net Zero goals, it is important as a company to have agility, flexibility and scalability. We believe that working with Global E&C’s engineers will allow this and enable the rapid development of new solutions.

“This is an extremely exciting opportunity to take the skills that have been developed in the fossil fuel industry, repurposing and channelling them into a new world of carbon-neutral energy. Our innovative modular plant design and construction concept is all about efficiency in weight and size and Global E&C brings a unique insight that will help optimise our approach, achieving significant reductions in schedule and cost while maintaining the highest levels of quality and safety.”

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Global E&C CEO, Terry Allan, said: “Global E&C are delighted to partner with Zero at this pivotal stage in the development of Plant Zero.1 and we are looking forward to supporting Zero full-scale commercial roll-out through the provision of engineering and modularised solutions. Global E&C is committed to delivering services which enable the decarbonisation of onshore and offshore energy infrastructure, this contract with Zero has the potential to accelerate the Energy Transition.”

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The Energy Transition will see fossil-based fuels replaced by reduced or zero carbon solutions such as wind, solar and nuclear. In transportation, the challenge is in developing fuels that can provide the same performance as fossil fuels – in terms of range and power – that meet decarbonisation targets. Industries such as air travel and freight are looking to synthetic fuel as part of the solution.

Synthetic fuel production is a clean industrial process that uses just air and water to create equivalent fuels to kerosene, diesel and petrol. These fuels can be used in any vehicle without modifications or changes to engines, with any emissions from the fuel being repurposed and used to create more fuel. In addition, unlike biofuels and fuels from waste, Zero’s synthetic fuel options can be used directly, without the need to blend them with fossil fuels.

Zero is one of the pioneers in this space and for Global E&C, working on the Energy Transition is a natural evolution of what it has been doing since its inception. Both companies are at significant stages in their respective growth and development and this contract provides an opportunity to partner together on ambitious plans that lay the foundation for future possibilities.

Pushing forward the final construction phase of Plant Zero.1, which is already underway in Bicester, UK, Zero aims to achieve fuel production by the middle of this year. By working closely together with Global E&C at this early stage, the aim is to develop procedures and processes that will then help in the full-scale commercial roll-out of synthetic fuel.

Cranfield University Partners with Grow Impact to Bring SaaS Research Solutions to the UK

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Cranfield University Partners with Grow Impact to Bring SaaS Research Solutions to the UK

Software Solutions Provider Grow Impact Expands Footprint to the UK, Focusing on the Research Community.

This is marked by a recent partnership with Cranfield University, a top-ranking public research university that specialises in science, technology, engineering, design and management. The partnership is a testament to Grow Impact’s success as thought leaders who understand the influence high-quality research can have on the world.

Founded in 2020, Grow Impact provides SaaS software that helps institutes and universities maintain a clear vision of the research journey from start to finish. Their software provides researchers with planning and tracking capability and enables them to easily share updates based on evidence recorded in the system. This information helps organisations monitor the progress of a research project so they can offer their teams the support they need to ensure impactful outcomes. It also allows them to demonstrate this impact to key stakeholders.

Organisations that support research can use Grow Impact’s tracking and reporting features to maintain a birds-eye-view of internal or external programs they’re funding. This allows them to better understand their long-term return on investment (ROI). Along with estimating their ROI, the software’s functionality helps them communicate to donors and the community how their contributions are resulting in impactful research.

The idea for Grow Impact’s software grew out of a desire to heighten the real-world impact of scientific research. General Manager Tobias Schoep formerly worked as the Impact Solutions Lead for one of the largest medical research institutes in Australia. His experience, combined with CEO Nick Saunders’ expertise in the software industry, has helped turn their vision of global advancement through impactful research into a reality.

“We’re thrilled to be working with organisations in Australia and now also in the UK. Our international growth is a real testament to the need for Grow Impact and to our customers’ commitment to supporting the growth of high-quality and impactful research. As a founder of Grow Impact, it’s particularly rewarding to see our novel approach being adopted across the sector.” –Tobias Schoep, General Manager

In just over two years, Grow Impact has set a strong foundation in Australia through partnerships with accredited universities and institutes. These include the Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the Institute for Respiratory Health, the Telethon Kids Institute and the RPH Research Foundation.

For Grow Impact, the new partnership with Cranfield University is a milestone. It’s a huge step toward their mission to make a global impact by supporting long-term collaborations between researchers and research organisations.

South London Campaign to Help Fill Construction Shortage

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17/03/2023

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South London Campaign to Help Fill Construction Shortage

Young people in schools and colleges across South London are being encouraged to consider an apprenticeship in a bid to help fill the shortage in the construction industry.

An initiative has been launched to find more construction apprentices who can help ensure building projects across the city are completed on time. The campaign includes two virtual information events, which are taking place later this month.

Former apprentice Matt Alder is now a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Services Manager working with Walter Lilly on a number of their sites across the city. He said that getting work experience before applying for his apprenticeship gave him a clear idea of the career he wanted.

“When I was at school I knew a few other people that went into construction and it seemed like a good career for me,” said Matt. “I did work experience for a week during the last week of school with an electrical company where I ended up doing my apprenticeship. I decided that getting out and learning on the job was a better way forward for me.”

Matt studied for an electrical NVQ which included a mixture of on-site learning as well as going to college. “As the apprentice went on it became more site-based with less time in college,” he said. “As well as learning a range of electrical skills I also saw an increase in my ability to communicate and talk to different people at various senior levels. As my apprenticeship progressed I became more responsible and thought about my career and the future I wanted for myself.

“I manage the installation of services on more than one project, and that can include being on-site or sat in a meeting room looking at the drawings and coordinating everything that goes into a job. Anyone thinking of becoming an apprentice should just go for it – you gain the skills you need to do the job, you get paid while you learn and it’s a job for life.”

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) released its annual Construction Skills Network (CSN) report which shows that Greater London needs 22,800 extra workers by 2027 – that means an annual recruitment boost of 4,560.

The initiative by South London Partnership (SLP) is supported by the Mayor of London and highlights the shortage of workers on building sites across the city.

The South London Partnership is a sub-regional collaboration of five London boroughs: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames and Sutton. Apprenticeships are available in hundreds of careers including 3D Visualiser, Gas Service Installer, Building Technician and Glazier.

Tutors from a range of backgrounds are also needed to help apprentices achieve the qualifications they need to progress in the construction industry. They will be responsible for providing the support needed for apprentices to develop their technical skills as well as professional attributes such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

The virtual events include one for anyone wanting information on becoming a tutor on March 27 at 5pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/become-a-tutor-in-construction-find-out-more-tickets-576344861997 and one for apprentices on March 30 at 4.30pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apprenticeships-in-construction-find-out-more-tickets-576195144187

For more information email [email protected] or visit http://southlondonpartnership.co.uk/skills/mayors-construction-academy-hub/

Director, Screenwriter, and Producer; Edgar Wright revealed as first ever Patron of The Mowlem, Swanage

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Director, Screenwriter, and Producer; Edgar Wright revealed as first ever Patron of The Mowlem, Swanage

Edgar Wright unveiled as Patron of Swanage Theatre.

The Mowlem reveals the Director, Screenwriter and Producer as the first-ever Patron.

Swanage, UK – The Mowlem Institute Charity is excited to reveal its first-ever Patron, Edgar Wright [IMDb], the award-winning English filmmaker. Edgar Wright, born and raised in Swanage before moving to Somerset, is best known for his comedic Three Flavours Cornetto film trilogy; Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World’s End (2013).

During the summer of 2022, Edgar and his brother, Oscar Wright [IMDb], visited The Mowlem during a trip to the town. Posting on Instagram, Edgar wrote: “Some films we saw at the Mowlem on first release include; the Ralph Bakshi animated ‘Lord Of The Rings’, ‘Watership Down’, ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ and ‘Clash Of The Titans’. So glad it’s still here and showing movies!“

Wright’s connection to the local area also includes his attendance at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design (now Arts University Bournemouth) in 1994, where he received a National Diploma in Audio-Visual Design before going on to make his first feature film, A Fistful of Fingers, shortly after in 1995. In 2018 the Arts University Bournemouth awarded Wright an Honorary Fellowship.

Wright is also credited with co-writing and directing the cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs the World (2010), the action film Baby Driver (2017), the music documentary The Sparks Brothers (2021), and the psychological horror film Last Night in Soho (2021).

“I was born and raised in Dorset and lived in Swanage until I was 7. The Mowlem was one of the first cinemas I ever attended, and it was partly responsible for a film fandom that continues to this day. Some movies I saw there in first release with my parents and older brother Oscar, included the Ralph Bakshi animated ‘Lord Of The Rings’, ‘Watership Down’, ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ and ‘Clash Of The Titans’.

I returned to Swanage for a break last summer and was thrilled that the Mowlem was still showing movies. Standing in the auditorium again was a very pleasant experience, and I hope to be down again soon. I am proud to be a patron; I’m a film director now, but I never stopped being a film-goer. Keep up the great work.” Said, Edgar Wright.

Official Statement from the Board of Trustees:

The Trustees of the Mowlem Institute Charity are pleased to announce that Edgar Wright has agreed to become the first Patron of The Mowlem Theatre. The appointment of a Patron for The Mowlem Theatre was an aspiration stated in our 2022 Business Plan but not one we imagined would be fulfilled so quickly. Finding a Patron with an incredible catalogue of work and a genuine connection to Swanage and The Mowlem goes far beyond what we had envisaged. We are very grateful to Mr Wright for agreeing to become our Patron.

We look forward to working with him to continue our work to make The Mowlem Theatre not just the cultural hub of Swanage but also a destination for visitors from across the region and beyond.

Additional Quotes:

“We’re absolutely thrilled to present Edgar Wright as the first Patron of The Mowlem Theatre. Edgar is one of the most distinctive and influential filmmakers working in the UK today and it was fantastic to find out The Mowlem was his childhood cinema. We’ve been working hard to generate a feeling of renewal and excitement around The Mowlem, and what can be more exciting than having Edgar Wright as our Patron.” said Paul Angel, Chair of The Mowlem Institute Charity.

“We are delighted that the brilliant Edgar Wright has agreed to be our first Patron. His endorsement of ‘The Mowlem’ as a seminal childhood cinema in the 1980s, just goes to show how important it is that we continue to provide top-quality film, music and theatre for future generations.” said Laura Dickens, Trustee and Fundraising Project Manager.

This announcement comes just a few short months after The Mowlem released, in its entirety, The 2022 Business Plan. It tackles subject areas including; the history of the Trust, where it is today, organisational change, governance, funding, and re-imagining the building on Shore Road. More information, including the entire Business Plan’ Planning for change’, can be downloaded via https://www.themowlem.com/businessplan.

Back-to-Back Record Years for West London Fintech Business

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Back-to-Back Record Years for West London Fintech Business

A West London-based fintech and proptech business has reported back-to-back record years with an overall 125% growth of the business since 2020.

Within the last financial year, The Smart Group achieved its first £5 million revenue quarter, with a record 11,000 trading customers.

Established in 2004, The Smart Group specialises in international payments and risk management, as well as fintech and international property.

Through its brands including Smart Currency Exchange, Your Overseas Home and Property Guides, The Smart Group spans the entire value chain of international payment industries.

Combined, the brands have delivered outstanding growth over the past year, with the award-winning 110-strong team transacting over 11,000 unique customers.

This has helped contribute to the business achieving its first ever £5 million revenue quarter in 2021, leading to 28% overall growth.

Now the business plans to build its client base by a further 40% in 2023, as well as establish two new, standalone business units which will benefit from the infrastructure already in place: Smart Currency Fintech and The Luxury Collections.

Trevor Charnley, managing director of Smart Currency Exchange commented: “The 2021/2022 financial year was one of significant progress for The Smart Group’s private client division – not just against pandemic levels, but against pre-pandemic levels too. It resulted in a record year for the division, achieving 42% growth year-on-year.

“We expect even further growth to be unlocked in the financial year of 2023 as we continue to adapt our service to the needs of our clients. Our ‘Platinum 200’ project, for example, is a bold objective to build our client base by another 40% in 2023. This will be underpinned by adding quality people to our growing sales and account management teams.”

For more information and to see The Smart Group’s annual report, please visit: https://www.smartcurrencyexchange.com/media/Smart-Group-Company-Results-21-22.pdf

It’s all Savvy Continues to Innovate the Dog Care Industry with the Launch of Two New Services

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It’s all Savvy Continues to Innovate the Dog Care Industry with the Launch of Two New Services

As a nation of dog lovers, it will come as no surprise that the average amount spent on caring for our canine companions is £1875 per year. It’s all Savvy is at the forefront of the dog care industry with solutions to help both pet care professionals and caring owners. With digital automation and online solutions becoming the norm, given the fast pace of daily life, the pet experts at It’s all Savvy are proud to relaunch Savvy Pet Stay and Savvy Groom School in honour of the annual Crufts event.

Savvy Pet Stay

Savvy Pet Stay is the modern solution to arranging daycare and boarding for dogs which have automated intelligence at their very core.

Designed to empower dog care providers with the digital tools needed to grow their business, the online solution allows bookings to increase whilst administration overheads decrease simultaneously.

The software can be configured to suit companies and offers a way to securely manage customers’ information and automate communications around appointment bookings. This allows all pet data to be stored in one central place, improving operational efficiency and customer experience. Another Savvy Pet Stay feature is easily managing billing and contracts, ending financial headaches and taking away from the task at hand. Payment can also be facilitated through the software and sending invoices and reminders for overdue fees.

Choosing a service provider to care for a loved pet can be a daunting task which the software also offers to help. The professional experience and seamless booking system ensure that customers are assured of legitimacy around all businesses using the platform. This enhances trust and ensures that any Savvy Pet Stay listed companies are a chosen provider.

Furthermore, in line with the UK’s home boarding regulations that align with the Animal Welfare Act 2018, the platform allows clients to assess the suitability of a potential dog-care company based on their legal compliance. As a result, the platform is also doing its bit to help regulate the industry and keep the nation’s canines safe.

Pricing starts from just £35 per month for the basic package, which includes all scheduling and customisation features.

Savvy Groom School

The dog grooming industry is expected to grow by an annual rate of 5.7% from 2023 to 2032 which is a direct result of the increased number of pet dogs in the UK. It’s all Savvy, along with many others, believes that dog grooming in the UK should be professionally trained and managed, which is why the Savvy Groom School software was launched. The platform was also created to alleviate the pressures that busy trainers face by offering one central way to manage salons and students. Combing automation and administration into one concise place, Savvy Groom School allows training schools to manage their entire client network in just a few clicks.

This tool is designed to help dog grooming educators reach new potential students and manage their client lists professionally. Another feature is that trainers can assign their students to appointments which helps manage not just the incoming work, but also the training progress of each pupil. Safety is also ensured with fully compliant and security-enriched software processes, which allow grooming trainers to store data safely online.

Appointments for training sessions can also be booked easily through the platform, taking away the associated administration and allowing business owners to spend their time doing what they love.

The Savvy Groom School costs just £100 per month. This includes full administration of student report cards, course management, unlimited use of automated communications, CRM integration, and calendar management, including onward communications. You can also save £100 when you choose the annual billing subscription plan, which takes admin pressure away for an entire business year.

How Can It’s all Savvy Benefit Professionals?

Both software tools can be completely personalised using company branding. This is because It’s all Savvy aims to provide solutions that professionalise a company’s image. By associating full personalisation of calendars, content, and colours, companies can use the software to extend their existing websites.

The entire portfolio of It’s all Savvy software solutions are also compatible with Quickbooks, Stripe, Google Calendar, Gmail, and Paypal. As some of the most used pieces of software in the market, this ensures companies do not have to amend their existing processes when adopting these new systems. Instead, they can be seamlessly integrated into existing or new businesses.

Furthermore, every platform business feature is listed for free within the Savvy Bookings mobile app and online directory, making it easier for clients to find their new service providers. Connecting customers with companies is the main aim of these platforms, but as you have read, the benefits don’t stop there.

Both platforms also benefit from a 14-day free trial so that companies can test the product before investing in the solution properly. During this period, full access is given to all the personalisation features so that business owners can understand how automation could elevate their business.

Pet-Care in the Digital Age

Both Savvy Groom School and Savvy Pet Stay have been created to revolutionise the dog care sector.

For clients, Savvy Pet Stay allows safe solutions to be chosen easily for boarding the dogs. Consumers want to be connected seamlessly with a professional company they can rely on to provide a high level of service. By automating admin and optimising digital platforms, a company’s number of clients exposed increases, and longer-term connections are more likely to be made.

Professionals are also considered with the It’s all Savvy portfolio, as Savvy Groom School is a tool that benefits business owners. Centralising processes means that training academies can advertise themselves to more students, which means improved earning potential.

Having a solid digital presence should also not have to take away from the daily duties which these platforms achieve for any business. As such, the Savvy software offers an insight into how It’s all Savvy believes the dog care industry should be future-proofed.

To find out more, visit the below websites:https://savvypetstay.com/https://savvygroomschool.com/

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Partridges 5th Annual World Chelsea Bun Awards Judged by Lady Sophie Windsor & Jane Asher

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Partridges 5th Annual World Chelsea Bun Awards Judged by Lady Sophie Windsor & Jane Asher

Lady Sophie Windsor, also known as the actress Sophie Winkleman, and actress and cake expert Jane Asher, who are both patrons of The Children’s Surgery Foundation, will judge the World Chelsea Bun Awards this year. Other judges will include John Shepherd, owner of Partridges Fine Foods and Munther Haddad, the Chairman of The Children’s Surgery Foundation and a Senior Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon.

This year for the 5th annual bake-off there will be both an Instagram Competition plus a Live Tasting Competition at Partridges in Chelsea. Although both competitions are free to enter bakers are encouraged to make a donation to the chosen charity, The Children’s Surgery Foundation.

To enter the Instagram Competition all bakers need to do is make some Chelsea Buns, photograph them and post the photo on Instagram using the hashtag #worldchelseabunawards and tag in @world.chelsea.bun.awards or email their photograph via https://www.worldchelseabunawards.com/ The competition closes at 5pm on Wednesday 17th May and the winner will receive a Partridges Hamper full of treats, a Partridges Certificate and a World Chelsea Bun Awards apron donated by Initially London.

To enter the Live Tasting Competition bakers need to bring or post their Chelsea Buns to Partridges, 2-5 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, London SW3 4LY, to arrive by 5pm on Friday 19th May. Chelsea Buns can be entered into one of three categories: Children (under 18); Adults and Professional Bakers. Winners of each category will receive a bespoke Partridges hamper, a certificate, a World Chelsea Bun Awards Winners Apron from Initially London and the overall winner will become ‘The Supreme Champion Chelsea Bun Baker 2023’. On Saturday 20th May Lady Sophie Windsor, JohnShepherd and Munther Haddad will taste and judge the Chelsea Buns at Partridges in Duke of York Square. The buns will then be taken to The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond for Jane Asher to judge them. Jane is performing the lead role in Somerset Maugham’s 1921 comedy The Circle from 29th April – 17th June 2023.

Buns in both competitions will be judged on how appetising they look, the originality/creativity of the recipe and the presentation/plating.

The winners will be announced on Instagram and at

https://www.worldchelseabunawards.com/ on Monday 22nd May 2022.

John Shepherd, Owner and Managing Directory of Partridges says…“The first Chelsea Bun was created around 1700 by Richard Hand close to Partridges’ store in Duke of York Square, Chelsea. Richard, known as Captain Bun, ran The Old Chelsea Bun House which was famous for its Chelsea Buns and counted King George II, King George III and their families amongst its customers. We are delighted to be holding the World Chelsea Bun Awards for the fifth year running and hope they will revive the baking of Chelsea Buns and help raise funds and awareness for The Children’s Surgery Foundation.”

Jane Asher says… “This wonderful charity is very close to my heart: it does so much to alleviate the potential pain and distress involved when little ones have to go through the trauma of surgery. Baking some delicious Chelsea Buns is a delightful way of raising money to enable us to do more, and I hope lots of you will join us in having a go.”

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With Endorsement from ITV’s Holly Willoughby, TentBox Roof Tents Steal the Show at the NEC, With A New Product Launch

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With Endorsement from ITV’s Holly Willoughby, TentBox Roof Tents Steal the Show at the NEC, With A New Product Launch

TentBox, the UK’s revolutionary roof tentcompany, has made its debut at Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham. Introducing two exciting new models and capturing the imagination of an audience that adored its ingenuity and ease, TentBox stole the show, becoming a hit on national TV and scoring a welcome endorsement from Holly Willoughby.

It was the first time TentBox had showcased its entire fleet of TentBox roof tent models for the public in one event space, but the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show was the perfect platform for it. The show is the biggest camping event in the industry’s calendar with over 400 big-name exhibitors across five vast exhibition halls and there was little doubt TentBox was the one to watch.

All four TentBox roof tents were on display on board a Land Rover Defender, Audi A4 estate, Renault Traffic camper and Fiat Panda to showcase the convenience, flexibility and affordability of every model in the range. Indeed, a steady stream of prospective adventurers queued to climb up and into each TentBox throughout the week.

TentBox kicked off its show with the launch of the new Lite XL, one of the most lightweight and versatile 4-person roof tents to emerge onto the market. This substantial, 62kg roof tent takes just a few minutes to set up and, with a price point of just £1895 for the promise of easy, comfortable and rugged family adventures under canvas, the orders soon began to roll in. Find more info on the new models here.

ITV’s This Morning broadcast (Holly Willoughby loved it!)

The press and public were quick to pick up on the buzz surrounding the launch and it wasn’t long before the TV cameras arrived. ITV’s This Morning presenter, Josie Gibson, broadcast her live report to the nation from inside the XL to the joy of the TentBox team – and an excited Holly Willoughby who described it as ‘Amazing’ and a ‘Treehouse’. The XL had certainly made its presence felt.

View the ITV This Morning footage here.

The all-new Lite 2.0, a clever upgrade of the brand’s mega-popular 2-person roof tent, was also launched at the show and, mounted on top of the Panda micro, drew hundreds of visitors into its new, improved space. At just 50kgs, 133cm wide and a very attractive £1295 price tag, the Lite 2.0 was a hugely successful launch for the brand with record enquiries still coming.

A quote from the founder

Founder and CEO, Oliver Shurville, puts the TentBox triumph down to the fleet’s versatility and scope to add an extra room and even more fun to every camping trip:

“TentBox was founded with inclusivity in mind,” says Ollie. “In other words, TentBoxing is for everyone, which is why our products can work on any vehicle and come at a range of price points. You can turn any car into a camper with ease or add a TentBox to your existing caravan/campervan set-up to create an extra bedroom, with epic, up-high views.

“We’re all about creating high-performance products that are easy to use at a price that everyone can afford. This approach, together with a continual focus on product excellence, customer service and our rapidly growing community of TentBoxers, is helping us become a household name in the outdoor space.”

It’s fair to say this year’s Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show was a phenomenal success for the brand with serious numbers of TentBoxes ordered and great contacts with exciting brand partners made at the show.

The new Lite XL and 2.0 are shipping in April so, if you want to turn your car into a camper and make light work of your next adventure, visit tentbox.com and discover the model that’s right for you and yours.

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More info on the new products here

TentBox was founded in 2016 by Ollie and Neill Shurville. A TentBox is a hugely innovative way to convert any car into a campervan or add an extra bedroom to any caravan towing vehicle. Each comes with a super-comfortable, storage-savvy sleeping and living pod with a 6cm-thick memory foam mattress and a rugged exterior that pops up in seconds. With a choice of exciting models to suit every size car, TentBoxes are weatherproof, midgeproof, roomy and an affordable way for adventurers of all ages to enjoy camping, the great outdoors, epic road trips and festivals and spontaneous getaways. The TentBox Community and TentBox Ambassadors share the passion and lead the charge for the brand and meet regularly for TentBox events. Discover the TentBox concept at tentbox.com and be part of the adventure.

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New In-House Events Promotion Arm Named Citizen Live Launched by Citizen Ticket

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New In-House Events Promotion Arm Named Citizen Live Launched by Citizen Ticket

UK-based online ticketing and livestream events platform, Citizen Ticket, has recently grown its UK and European presence through the launch of a new promotion arm, Citizen Live.

As part of the expansion, the newly formed Citizen Live will host between 80 and 100 events this year in London, further afield in the UK, and Europe. Tickets for Citizen Live will be sold exclusively through Citizen Ticket, with every ticket sold, 5p goes towards planting trees in the UK – making it one of the most sustainable event ticketing platforms on the market.

The new promotion arm, Citizen Live, will be led by Harpo Scaini & Alesandro Sforza. Between them, Scaini and Sforza have over a decade of industry experience in creating, producing and selling out shows, and have hosted more than 300 events across the UK and Europe.

To celebrate the launch, Citizen Live will be hosting a launch event at Amazing Grace in London Bridge on Tuesday 28th March. Scaini and Sforza have secured Emma Noble to help mark the monumental night for the brand. Tickets for the event start at £13.50 and can be purchased via the Citizen Ticket website.

Harry Boisseau, Co-founder & CEO of Citizen Ticket, said: “We’re delighted to have Harpo and Alesandro on board and look forward to embarking on this next chapter for the business.

“Through ticketing thousands of events and analysing the data from Citizen Ticket, we can really get a grasp of what ticket purchasers are looking for and what there is demand for. We’re excited to host a wide range of events over the next year.”

Commenting on the launch, Harpo Scaini and Alesandro Sforza, said: “We share a passion for producing live events and we know that every detail matters. We’re excited to launch Citizen Live and continue promoting a strong line-up of events going forward.”

Citizen Live aims to create an established UK-based promoter that can also operate in Europe. It will tailor a live music product, expand a roster of artists, and venues and create the best live shows. The data and marketing reach of the Citizen Ticket platform will help market the shows and feedback data to help understand the type of shows that there is customer appetite for.

In 2023 Citizen Live will host 80-100 events at a mid-capacity range (200 – 600) with plans to focus on a larger scale, higher production and more ambitious live content within the next few years.

London Contemporary Juried Exhibition – Rush to the Wilderness

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15/03/2023

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London Contemporary Juried Exhibition – Rush to the Wilderness

Exhibition introduction: Rush to the Wilderness: As a result of the pandemic era, people’s perspectives have shifted and the interconnectedness of all beings has been highlighted, including nature itself. Inspired by artists collective urge to return to the wilderness, Artists explore the relationship between nature, human identity, and connection in the aftermath of a global crisis in this exhibition. As people navigate a new normal, people are reminded of the vital role that nature plays in people lives, providing solace, nourishment, and a sense of belonging. Through art and reflection, this exhibition invites everyone to immerse ourselves in the diversity of flora and fauna, to appreciate the delicate balance of ecosystems, and to cultivate a deeper connection to the natural world as people move forward in a post-pandemic era.

Selection criteria for the exhibition: The exhibition plan will be drafted by GALLERY NAT London, and will be called for globally in February 2023. It is open to outstanding professional artists from all over the world, and European art history critic Renaud Ego / Maxence Alcalde and GALLERY NAT London curator team will be invited / M P BIRLA MILLENNIUM ART GALLERY Tripartite joint selection. A total of 19 contemporary artists from the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, India, China, and Hong Kong, China were finally selected from the 370 artists who submitted submissions from around the world, and will be held at M P, London, England from March 15th to March 21st, 2023 Live exhibition at BIRLA MILLENNIUM ART GALLERY. At the same time, the GALLERY NAT London curator team will hold an exhibition reception on March 15, 2023. During the exhibition, various art awards will be selected for the exhibition theme “Rush to the Wilderness”. Each award is born from the works exhibited on the spot in line with the principles of fairness, justice and academics. After the end of the pandemic crisis, the world focuses on rationally returning to the inner connection of nature, philosophy, and human nature. The diversity of natural organisms, the inheritance of human civilization, and the changing contradictions of all parties in the society form a series of survival and thinking problems, and study the direction of social development.

Exhibition theme

Rush to the Wilderness – London Contemporary Juried Exhibition

Organizer

GALLERY NAT

M P BIRLA MILLENNIUM ART GALLERY

Exhibition reception

16:00, March 15, 2023 (Greenwich Mean Time)

Exhibition time

March 15-21, 2023

Exhibition address

4A Castletown Road West Kensington London W14 9HE

Curator

Xi Wang /Yue Yin / Wuchao Feng

The final selection of participating artists in the global public selection

Prasad Beaven / Yan Chen / Xiangyu Dong / Chun Han / Phil Hohn / Mack Gingles / Yizhu Gong / Stacy Isenbarger / Xiaotong Jiang / Saruha Kilaru / Danlei Kong / Steve Kong / Francesca Miotto / Giulia Simeoni / Josh Spindler / Annie Trevorah / Yijuan Wang / Zhuo Yao / Yuyi

Part of the exhibition works

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