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Marketing, PR and SEO, News

Oxfordshire digital marketing agency partners with leading speciality coffee roaster, Origin Coffee

Origin Coffee has appointed Oxfordshire-based digital marketing agency, The Evergreen Agency, to take the business to new heights in 2023 and beyond. Ecommerce specialist digital marketing agency, The Evergreen Agency, has partnered with this speciality coffee roaster to drive traffic, visibility and sales online.

Since launching in 2004, Origin Coffee has gone from strength to strength with significant growth in recent years. As a leading ethical and sustainable coffee brand, its popular coffee subscriptions gained further traction during the pandemic. With six coffee shop locations in Cornwall and London, and an ever-evolving product range, Origin has become one of the longest-standing speciality coffee roasters on UK shores.

Emma McKeever, Marketing Director at Origin Coffee (https://www.origincoffee.co.uk), comments on the new partnership due to commence in the upcoming weeks: “Origin Coffee are delighted to be working alongside The Evergreen Agency on our digital marketing strategy. We have chosen to partner with Evergreen due to their wealth of marketing knowledge, award-winning experience, and wide-reaching skill set. Each Evergreen member has their own area of expertise that the Origin team are really looking forward to learning from. We have confidence that Evergreen will help us to develop an exceptional strategy to support our fast-paced growth within the coffee industry.”

The Evergreen Agency, founded in 2013, partners with companies and provides SEO, PPC, Content Marketing and Promotion services. With years of success in driving revenue and improved online sales for retail and ecommerce brands, the agency is excited for this new venture and partnership with Origin Coffee.

Aaron Rudman-Hawkins, Founder and Director of The Evergreen Agency, comments on the exciting new partnership with Cornwall’s coffee pioneers: “We are thrilled to be partnering with such a reputable brand, whose knowledge in the coffee industry is unmatched and we look forward to amplifying the brand name further with our renewed digital marketing growth strategy. Our expertise lies with ecommerce brands, so the team and I are excited to start implementing our award-winning digital marketing services and be a driving force behind the growth of the Origin brand for many years to come.”

For more information on The Evergreen Agency and its partnership with Origin Coffee, visit https://theevergreenagency.co.uk/blog/origin-coffee-partnership/

Gardening, News, West Wales

Local irrigation supplier is helping gardeners beat the hosepipe ban throughout the UK

Pembrokeshire-based garden irrigation supplier, Easy Garden Irrigation is busy helping gardeners across the region navigate through the recent news of a hosepipe ban in the region. 

As multiple water companies have released that new areas across the UK will be imposed with a hosepipe ban starting from the 5th of August, this leading supplier of garden watering equipment, decided to step in and educate gardeners on how they can continue to keep their gardens hydrated whilst the ban is in place without breaking any rules and risking a hefty £1000 fine. 

Located in Bridge Innovation Centre, Pembroke Dock, Easy Garden Irrigation stocks and sells some of the leading garden irrigation brands including Hozelock and Claber to customers all over the UK, Ireland, and throughout Europe and consists of a small team of five people dedicated to helping customers who wish to install DIY garden watering systems. In the past month, they have processed over 3000 orders and spoken with over 1500 customers on the phone seeking advice.

Sean Lade, managing director of Easy Garden Irrigation knows his stuff when it comes to the different garden irrigation methods and which some are still permitted under a hosepipe ban, which he is actively informing the community of. Due to their water efficiency, an approved drip or trickle irrigation system fitted with a PRV (pressure-reducing valve) and a water timer is allowed to be used in gardens despite a hosepipe ban.

Sean has actively been informing worried gardeners that this is an excellent solution by creating informative articles on the Easy Garden Irrigation website, reaching out to the top gardening news websites and contacting those that he knows will benefit from this information. 

Sean comments on the recent news of further hosepipe restrictions explaining:

“A hosepipe ban prevents customers from watering their garden with a typical garden hose or sprinklers. A drip irrigation system is exempt from the ban, so an ideal investment to help keep the garden healthy during the hot weather. The Discretionary Universal Exceptions that all water suppliers have adopted allow for the use of a drip irrigation system to water gardens. Not many folks are aware of these exemptions, so we’ve been doing our best to educate folks through our website.

We’ve been on a mission to help customers be more efficient with garden watering, so the exemption of drip irrigation systems from the hosepipe ban really demonstrates

how efficient these systems are. A drip irrigation system is a highly efficient method of watering plants. Originally designed for agricultural use, they have been adopted by gardeners worldwide to keep their plants healthy. The systems are very easy to install and are relatively low in cost, ranging from £50 – £200, depending on the size of the garden it is being installed for.”

For more information on the hosepipe ban and the watering methods you can still use in your garden visit: https://www.easygardenirrigation.co.uk/blogs/news/watering-plants-during-hosepipe-ban 

 

News, South East, Travel

Oxfordshire-based luxury travel agency Oxford Ski Company crowned ‘Best Travel Agency in the UK’ at the International Travel Awards

The Oxfordshire-based, specialist luxury travel agency Oxford Ski Company continues to accrue global recognition, the most recent of which saw the company win the award for Best Travel Agency in the UK at the International Travel Awards.  

Taking place on the 11th of July 2022, the International Travel Awards is the most prestigious awards ceremony within the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, recognising businesses on an international level. Announced this week, the judges came to this final verdict just weeks after Oxford Ski Company were awarded the Best Luxury Chalet Collection at the LUXlife Travel Awards this June. 

Oxford Ski Company is a specialist luxury travel agency providing tailor-made luxury ski holiday experiences since 1998 and now boasting a luxury chalet portfolio of over 750 properties and 180 luxury hotels. The team pride themselves on their unrivalled knowledge and expertise of the most sought-after alpine escapes, and their ability to provide the best advice, guidance and service for booking a luxury ski holiday. As a result, they are thrilled with this incredible achievement, as the Oxfordshire-based company found itself up against many of the biggest competitors in the industry. 

Founder & CEO, Rupert Longsdon, comments on this latest accomplishment below: 

“We are of course extremely proud to have won the recent ITA for Best UK Travel Agent. At the end of the day, this is a reflection of the consistently high service which the whole team here at Oxford Ski Company deliver for each and every one of our clients. For almost 25 years, we have built the business around the experience, expertise and service which we have become so recognised for, and awards such as this independently prove that we continue to deliver the best possible luxury ski experiences.”   

The business looks forward to a positive ski season ahead, as it continues to tailor unique experiences, ensuring a perfect fit between client and property. The company hopes to accept many more awards in the near future, as it continues to deliver an exceptional service to its clients.

You can find further information on Oxford Ski Company here – https://www.oxfordski.com/ 

To find out more about the international travel awards visit – https://internationaltravelawards.org/

Law, News, South East

Leading family law firm, Hawkins Family Law, has launched a new branch in Central London, offering expertise in family and divorce law to the local area.

Leading family law firm, Hawkins Family Law, has opened a new office in central London which will join its already established offices in Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire. Founded in 2001 and recognised by The Legal 500, Hawkins Family Law has been providing reliable and accredited legal services from experienced family law solicitors for over 20 years. This family law firm has a wealth of services to offer to the city, including divorce, financial arrangements, resolving child issues, and pre and post-nuptial agreements. They are ready to continue to achieve successful outcomes for their clients in this new location.

Headed up by Managing Partner Joanna Hawkins (Legal 500 Leading Individual and Recommended Lawyer), alongside fellow Partners Loraine Davenport, Annabel Hayward, Stacey St Clair and Philip Hunter, the team are excited to see the launch of a new central London branch, located next to St Paul’s Cathedral. 

Founder and managing partner, Joanna Hawkins has commented on the news of her firm’s new office launch, explaining: “I am delighted to lead the expansion of Hawkins Family Law and bring a specialist family law service to Central London. We have been able to implement our ambitious growth plans. St Paul’s is a great location and a great addition to our other offices in Milton Keynes, Bicester and Watford. As a team, we look forward to joining the London business community.”

Hawkins Family Law has extensive experience in resolving complex financial and intractable children matters, whether that involves family trusts, company assets, pensions, offshore trusts, bitcoin, farms and hereditary land, high-income households with substantial assets, or cases involving parental alienation, removal from jurisdiction, or surrogacy considerations.

For those seeking services from Hawkins Family Law, the team offer face-to-face or virtual appointments with initial fixed fee meetings, to enable clients to gain a clear understanding of the law as it applies to their situation, likely outcomes, and how Hawkins can create the best strategy to achieve their desired results.

To find out more visit – https://hawkinsfamilylaw.co.uk/london/

Marketing, PR and SEO, Networking, News, South East

Oxford gains its own digital marketing meet-up launching this month called ‘Search Oxford’

Aaron Rudman-Hawkins, SEO expert and managing director of Oxfordshire digital marketing agency, The Evergreen Agency, has recently launched Search Oxford, the only industry meet-up in the Oxfordshire area. 

Search Oxford – a digital marketing meet-up in Oxford for the digital community of the city and its surrounding areas, is a rebrand of what was once ODWU meet-up (Oxford Digital Workers Union) that was first launched in 2017 and wasn’t continued after the pandemic hit, due to a change in circumstances. 

This exciting new networking event welcomes everyone from agencies to freelancers and in-house digital professionals. The focus for Search Oxford is collaboration, knowledge sharing and community. Aaron’s plan is to continue to build the inclusive community that previous organisers Aisha and Charlie started and produce an opportunity to learn, network and interact with fellow digital professionals in the local area.

Aaron Rudman-Hawkins comments on his takeover of the former meetup and explains: “I loved the ODWU meet-ups and attended regularly. During Covid, their circumstances changed and long story short, I’ve taken it over and I’m going to bring this Oxford-based event back with a bang!

At this point, I want to give the former organisers of the event, Aisha and Charlie, a massive shout out as they did such a great job over 3-4 years to build ODWU into the fantastic event that it became, with 500+ members registered and regular attendees of 30-40+ for every event.”

Running a local networking event has always been a plan of Aarons that he is now ready to pursue, with the first event scheduled to take place on Wednesday 30th March from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at an Oxford-based venue. 

Rudman-Hawkins also comments: “Search Oxford is going to quickly become Oxford’s premier digital meetup for anyone in the digital space. Regardless of your discipline or experience, if you’re in the digital space and are based in or around Oxford, this is the event for you.” 

For further information on Search Oxford including dates and opportunities to become a speaker or sponsor visit – searchoxford.co.uk  

Entertainment, News

Pantomonium! to grace Blackpool Grand Theatre in time for Christmas

Blackpool Grand Theatre has announced that with the generous support of producer Martin Dodd of UK Productions, panto legend, BBC Radio Lancashire presenter, and Britain’s Got Talent ‘finalist’ Steve Royle, and special guest West End and TV’s Tom Lister a condensed and COVID-safe pantomime fundraiser will ensure Christmas isn’t cancelled this year at Blackpool’s Grand!

The Christmas production Pantomonium! will run with strict COVID safeguards for a limited time and for a limited period – a sell-out is guaranteed!
Created by Jon Monie (winner of Best Script at The Great British Pantomime Awards 2019 for ‘Beauty & the Beast’), Pantomonium! is a specially written, one-act pantomime about pantomime.

When the beloved panto character, Fairy Tales, is kidnapped by the villainous Killjoy, an extraordinary adventure unfolds as the hunt for the all-powerful magic book begins.
Stepping out of the chorus-line, a young unnamed girl from the village of Ensemble joins the adventure to help find the missing manuscript. Along for the ride are the handsome Prince Charmless, and the hapless Tilly and Billy Topps from the local Panto Emporium.

With laughter and mayhem at every turn, the forces of good and evil fight to the final page over the future of pantomime itself.

A concentrated pantomime……just add laughter!

Matin Dodd, Producer UK Productions said ‘Blackpool Grand is very close to my heart, and this year would have been our 25th pantomime in this beautiful theatre. Our Wardrobe Department and costumes for all our productions are still housed in Blackpool.

‘Unfortunately, we had to postpone our usual major production as the costs and limitations just wouldn’t work based on COVID safe admission numbers.
‘However, after long discussions and the generous support of Steve Royle, Tom Lister and many of our regular suppliers we’ve created a show, a fantastic show, that’s all about Panto!

‘Full of all the great panto elements Comic, Dame, Prince and Princess (a girl from the village in this case!), and the usual mayhem Steve creates (safely distanced, of course!), we just can’t wait to get started. I am thrilled that we can bring Steve and Tom back together following their hilarious antics in last year’s hit Peter Pan.
‘All profits will go to Blackpool Grand, and we hope with the support of our great audience we create a total sell-out.”

Actor, Comic, and Presenter Steve Royle added ‘It was understandable but heart-breaking getting the call saying Pantomime was postponed. I just simply couldn’t let it go, I’d promised Martin and Ruth I’d do anything to make it work.

‘We kept talking and we all agreed our love for Blackpool’s Grand just made us want to find a way to help secure the theatre’s future and save panto and Christmas at the same time, so a fundraiser of a shorter, more COVID-safe version was considered and we are all working hard to make it work along with the kindness and support of others.

‘I cannot wait to be back on that stage, every performance is going to be so special…oh and very, very, funny!’

Ruth Eastwood, Chief Executive Blackpool Grand Theatre added ‘I’ll tell you, there’s been many sleepless nights! First having to close and then to cancel pantomime – the one show that we know means so much to local families – it’s been devastating. But the wonderful support we have received has been really heart-warming and spurred us on to try and salvage Christmas.

‘After days and nights of conversations about how we could make a production work, I am delighted to say with the support of Martin at UK Productions, Steve Royle and Tom Lister we are able to offer this unique Seasonal experience and help raise funds the theatre desperately needs. I guarantee this production will be from the heart, every single person involved just wants to get back on our beautiful stage and entertain. It has been an incredibly emotional time.

‘This will be a unique production, the only show of 2020 following our closure in March. All socially distanced seats will be the same price and, limited numbers available for each performance, you’ll need to book yours fast!’

Tom Lister joined adding ‘Having performed at Blackpool Grand many times it’s a favourite of mine. I was keen to help them last year with their 125th Anniversary and it’s hard to believe only months later the building was forced to close its doors. Martin contacted me and I agreed we had to do something.

It’s going to be a fantastic production and we all know the quality UK Productions are known for at Blackpool Grand. There is going to be a few less people on stage and a few less of you, so bring your enthusiasm in spades, you’re in for a great time! We can’t wait to see you all.’

Pantomonium! will run at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Friday 18 December 2020 to Sunday 3 January 2021. There will be three performances a day (11am, 3pm, and 7pm, running for approx. 1hr.15mins with no interval). All seats will be £25.50 per person and only available in set bubbles of 2, 3, 4 or six.

For your safety: Strict COVID-safeguards will be in place including track-and-trace, specialist cleaning, temperature checks, facemasks must be worn, and sanitiser will be provided. Tickets will only be available in advance and full customer details will need to be provided for UK Government Track and Trace. If a performance is cancelled full refunds will be given. Tickets will only be available in bubbles of 2, 3, 4, 5 and six. Set timed arrivals will be in place, and late arrivals will not be accepted.