Semi-finals of tourism awards postponed as a mark of respect
The semi-finals of the DMB Tourism Awards for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been postponed as a mark of respect to The Queen.
The event was due to take place at Hoburne Park Christchurch on September 13.
In a joint statement, Craig Mathie, Chair of the Destination Management Board, and David Bailey, Chair of the Judges, said: “It is with very great sadness that we received the news of Her Majesty The Queen passing away on Thursday September 8.
“As a mark of respect, and after much consideration, we have taken the decision to postpone the semi-finalist event planned for Tuesday, September 13.
“The event was planned as a celebration of tourism and during a period of national mourning we do not think it would be appropriate for it to go ahead in its intended format.
“Rather than try and completely change the format at such short notice, which would undermine the celebratory reason to hold the event, we believe that the right decision is to postpone until after the period of official mourning and the funeral of Her Majesty has taken place.
“We can confirm the new date for the DMB Tourism Awards 2022 Semi Finals will be Thursday September 29 at Hoburne Park Christchurch from 7pm.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank Tim Seward, who is organising the Tourism Awards events on behalf of the Board, for all his hard work and commitment to the awards.
“We appreciate that this postponement is not ideal from an organisational point of view but this is an unprecedented situation.”
Wimborne BID backs #BusinessSOS campaign
A new campaign – #BusinessSOS – has won the support of Wimborne Business Improvement District (BID).
It’s been founded by organisations representing more than 150,000 retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses.
They warn that the harm caused by the spiralling energy crisis is superseding the pandemic with the potential to cause irreversible damage to UK high streets and the economy.
The campaign believes mass closures and redundancies are inevitable if the government does not swiftly implement measures that alleviate the critical pressures that businesses, like households, have been facing since April.
The #BusinessSOS three-point plan to support ailing businesses is:
Fiona Harwood, pictured left, Chair of Wimborne BID, said: “Our businesses have been through so much in the last few years, and there’s nowhere left for them to turn.
“Without immediate government support we will see many viable businesses closing their doors.
“This is why Wimborne BID is supporting the Business SOS campaign on behalf of our businesses.”
#BusinessSOS was founded by Croydon Business Improvement District and Bart & Taylor with the support of:
Collectively they represent over 150,000 retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses.
Successful transactions reported by Goadsby Commercial
Latest deals by Goadsby Commercial include:
The building, which extends to approximately 3,500 sq ft, is part of a development of eight purpose-built, self-contained offices fronting Old Christchurch Road with car parking to the rear in a gated car park.
Kemp Recruitment intends to extensively refurbish the building throughout to create a high quality working environment for its staff and clients.
Goadsby acted on behalf of a private client.
The premises comprise a new detached 11,270 sq ft factory/warehouse with 36 car spaces.
The eaves height is 8m and the unit is located at the entrance to the new 26 acre Business Park and has prominence to the busy Ringwood Road.
The ground floor is 10,032 sq ft and there are 1,238 sq ft of first floor offices.
The quoting rent was £115,000 per annum exclusive and New Forest Clothing has signed a ten year lease.
Chris Wilson, pictured left, Director, Goadsby Commercial, said: “We were confident that there would be good demand for such a high profile building.
“An off market letting was agreed at a very early stage when only the steel frame had been erected.
“There are still a number of plots available at Axis 31 which can offer high bay industrial/warehouse design and build solutions from 10,000 to 50,000 sq ft at a rental reflecting £10.50/10.75 per sq ft.
Goadsby acted on behalf of Woolsbridge Estates LLP.
Unit G2 is an industrial/warehouse premises with 6.4m eaves, open ground floor warehouse/workshop area with a first floor mezzanine, electric roller shutter door, male and female WC, kitchenette and allocated parking.
The premises are approximately 5,443 sq ft and the quoting rent was £39,950 per annum exclusive.
Joshua Adamson, pictured left, of Goadsby Business Space, said: “We were pleased to agree a letting with Eco Safe Heating Ltd, who were actively looking for larger premises in the Poole area.”
Goadsby Commercial acted on behalf of a longstanding client.
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