﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:05:11 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Why don’t we shop around for Commercial Loans?</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/why-don-t-we-shop-around-for-commercial-loans-,c9727275</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1820653</guid><description><![CDATA[As consumers we all shop around to find the best product, service or price. However, this practice seems to go out the window when seeking commercial and business finance. Ralph Black, CEO at Commercial Finance Brokers UK (CFBUK), evaluates the reasons and pitfalls behind this trend.

The financial services industry has changed significantly over the last 25 years. We’ve moved from the opaque world of tied sales forces and the dominance of high street banks, to the information era with comparison websites showing products from almost all providers. We’re more aware of what to look for,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:18:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Architects should consider development finance for their clients</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/why-architects-should-consider-development-finance-for-their-clients,c9724979</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1817285</guid><description><![CDATA[Architects tend to be one of the first ports of call for a Property Developer looking to get a new project off the ground. Being involved so early means there is often a long wait between the first plans and breaking ground on construction. But Ralph Black, CEO of Commercial Finance Brokers UK (CFBUK), suggests there is a way for architects to help accelerate this process by building a mini project team that covers all the key elements: Developer, Architect, Builder and Commercial Finance Broker.

Pulling together a mini project team can secure the place of the Architect as right-hand man]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:24:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SMEs look for competitive finance options to support growth in improving economy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/smes-look-for-competitive-finance-options-to-support-growth-in-improving-economy,c9665461</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1727883</guid><description><![CDATA[Asset Advantage sees almost 50% increase in new business volumes
Asset Advantage announces a 48% increase in new business volumes to £34M for their financial year ending 30 September 2014.

Commenting on the increased volumes Managing Director, Jonathan Eddy, said: “We have invested heavily in our ability to write these volumes and I am greatly encouraged that we have a credit appetite that brokers are keen to use.”

Philip Knight, Credit & Risk Director, added: “We take both a forensic and a common sense approach to underwriting which has enabled us to not only get to deals other]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 09:18:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Maritime survey data reported via new low-cost, automated satellite service.</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/maritime-survey-data-reported-via-new-low-cost--automated-satellite-service-,c9645277</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1698280</guid><description><![CDATA[New technology connects survey vessels at sea with analysis centres across the globe.
Marine survey company, CMS-Geotech, approached Navidatum Limited with a desire to transmit survey data back to shore whilst out of the range of GSM (cellular / mobile) coverage. The cost of Fleet Broadband was considered to be unsuitable for the task and a low-cost, low-bandwidth remedy was needed that avoided the need to sail closer to the shore to establish communications.

CMS-Geotech’s 24m survey vessel the MV Flatholm provides specialist geotechnical seabed sampling services and marine geotechnical]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:50:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bradley Chosen to Power Suffolk Secrets’ Growth</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/bradley-chosen-to-power-suffolk-secrets--growth,c9544796</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1547623</guid><description><![CDATA[George Bradley took up the reins at Suffolk Secrets in February to drive the business forward, grow market share and cement their position as the leading holiday lets business in Suffolk. Bradley’s extensive retail and tourism experience made him a clear favourite for the position as General Manager.

Previously Bradley spent ten years with Waitrose and the John Lewis Partnership where he managed doorstep delivery across the South East and introduced the John Lewis click and collect fulfilment into Waitrose stores - as well as bringing Waitrose to Saxmundham.

Most recently Bradley was]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2014 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Bluebird Care Club attracts big crowds</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/new-bluebird-care-club-attracts-big-crowds,c9544795</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1547536</guid><description><![CDATA[Bluebird Care, North Essex’s most proactive provider of specialist in-home care, threw open the doors of its brand new community based wellbeing service, The Bluebird Care Club, at Foundry Court in Manningtree. Bernard Jenkin MP cut the ribbon to declare the facility open to applause from the many visitors.

Staff took groups on a tour of the facilities, which include a hair salon, massage rooms, a gardening area, a games room and a reminiscence suite. Many activities were demonstrated throughout the day including; therapeutic gardening, pottery, music, reminiscence, podiatry, beauty]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2014 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Experts shine a light on stroke care and supporting services available in Suffolk</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/experts-shine-a-light-on-stroke-care-and-supporting-services-available-in-suffolk,c9544791</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1546823</guid><description><![CDATA[As part of the government-backed Good Care Week, Christies Care (http://www.christiescare.com), one of the UK’s leading home care specialists, is running a free, all-day event on Wednesday 16th April at their training centre in Saxmundham to explain the care options available in the region with a particular focus on caring for those who have suffered a stroke.

The event aims to answer the many questions from those who may need care, their relatives or those associated with the caring profession. Expert speakers will explore fundamental issues from stroke awareness, to power of attorney,]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2014 12:15:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bluebird Care launches new Community-focused Occupational Therapy and Wellbeing Service in Manningtree</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/bluebird-care-launches-new-community-focused-occupational-therapy-and-wellbeing-service-in-manningtr,c9513640</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1501320</guid><description><![CDATA[Bluebird Care, North Essex’s most proactive provider of specialist in-home care, is launching its new community based Wellbeing Service at Foundry Court in Manningtree, with open days on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th January. The service will offer a variety of therapies and activities to meet the care needs of older people and people with a disability.

This new service provides a more comprehensive approach to care. It focuses on customers’ all-round health by addressing their mental, physical and social needs through the integration of in-home care, community based activities and a bit]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:39:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BIG Networking Event generates a buzz for business in Basingstoke</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/big-networking-event-generates-a-buzz-for-business-in-basingstoke,c9503671</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1485721</guid><description><![CDATA[New networking group “FORE” Business, which mixes golf and business to help professionals build meaningful business connections in a more natural, relaxed environment, held their first BIG Networking Event at Belvedere House, Basingstoke last week.
More than 120 delegates from across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey attended this unique event to network, play a bit of golf and listen to inspirational speakers, including Adrian Pike - who took Anesco from £0 - £100 million in just three years.

Critically acclaimed comedian, Neil Kelso, was compére for the day, delighting and amazing]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:43:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BIG networking event makes debut in Basingstoke</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/big-networking-event-makes-debut-in-basingstoke,c9492868</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1469224</guid><description><![CDATA[Rapidly growing networking group “FORE” Business, which mixes golf and business to help professionals to build meaningful business connections in a more natural and relaxed environment, is launching their first BIG Networking Event at Belvedere House, Basingstoke on Thursday 21 November between 10am and 2pm.

Delegates from across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey have already started booking their places at this free event. The event will include structured networking, a light lunch and inspirational guest speaker Adrian Pike, who has famously taken his business, Anesco, from £0 - £100]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New style of networking boosts local Golf Clubs</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/new-style-of-networking-boosts-local-golf-clubs,c9492140</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1468060</guid><description><![CDATA[Young professionals are shunning the ‘forced’ nature of traditional networking groups for a more relaxed approach on the golf course. New networking group “FORE” Business, which was only launched in spring this year, is quickly gathering support for this more ‘natural’ approach to doing business. We caught up with John Hiscock, Managing Secretary at Basingstoke Golf Club to find out what it’s all about.

What is the aim of “FORE” Business?

It’s a useful blend of networking, golf membership and business entertainment opportunities, which harnesses the old-fashioned notion of the ‘old]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2013 11:34:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Team takes the UK Business Networking scene by storm</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/team-takes-the-uk-business-networking-scene-by-storm,c9484186</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1458005</guid><description><![CDATA[Professionals are shunning the ‘forced’ nature of traditional networking groups for a more relaxed approach on the golf course.
New networking group “FORE” Business, which was only launched in spring this year, is quickly gathering support for this more ‘natural’ approach to doing business. We caught up with the team at “FORE” Business; Sean Fergusson, Arron Busst and Michelle Kelly to find out what it’s all about.

What is the aim of “FORE” Business?

SF: To encourage business associates, suppliers and friends to play more golf and build meaningful business relationships.

AB: Yes, it’]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New style of networking gathers pace in the UK</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/new-style-of-networking-gathers-pace-in-the-uk,c9484185</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1457167</guid><description><![CDATA[Professionals are shunning the ‘forced’ nature of traditional networking groups for a more relaxed approach on the golf course. New networking group “FORE” Business, which was only launched in spring this year, is quickly gathering support for this more ‘natural’ approach to doing business.

Started at Basingstoke Golf Club, “FORE” Business has taken the old-fashioned notion of the ‘old boys network’ and rejuvenated and updated it to fit with modern life and modern business practices. The group has already expanded to include Donnington Grove in Newbury and Sand Martins in Wokingham with]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Local agency offers practical advice to students looking to break into Marketing</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/local-agency-offers-practical-advice-to-students-looking-to-break-into-marketing,c9449822</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1398197</guid><description><![CDATA[Inundated with generic emails from students looking for work experience, The Bridge Marketing in Woodbridge has created a careers page on its website www.thebridgemarketing.co.uk offering advice to those looking to gain work experience.

The advice encourages would-be marketers to apply the theories they have learned at college to this real-life situation. For example:  using the opportunity to market themselves and build their knowledge and experience through; reading books on the specific area they’re interested in (marketing, brand, PR, social media, advertising), working for free for]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2013 13:40:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women’s Rugby Centurions celebrated</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/women-s-rugby-centurions-celebrated,c9416947</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1336258</guid><description><![CDATA[Woodbridge Rugby Club witnessed a celebration of two of its senior women players on Saturday as Ali Haile and Karen ‘Fletch’ Fletcher celebrated their 50thbirthdays and retirement from the Amazons senior women’s rugby team. Friends from other women’s rugby teams in the region and further afield came to Woodbridge Rugby at Hatchley Barn to play in a testimonial match to honour the two who have played second row for the team for over a decade in all conditions and all over the country.

Lou Rickard, Captain and former Welsh international, commented “Both Ali and Fletch are true Amazons,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 11:42:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Amazons end season on a high with win against Beckenham</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/amazons-end-season-on-a-high-with-win-against-beckenham,c9408181</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1317560</guid><description><![CDATA[Match Report

National Challenge SE1 League

Woodbridge Amazons 32 v Beckenham 10

Sunday 28 April 2013
The Amazons started well in this end-of-season, re-arranged, clear up match for both home and away points. Beckenham’s forwards showed early promise being much bigger than the Woodbridge pack who’s hooker, Lorraine Culver, put in some early carries. The penalty count favoured the visitors as Amazons were repeatedly offside, off their feet and in at the side which let Beckenham attack on the right to Amazon’s 22 where they used forward pressure to win a penalty then lineout to let]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:22:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Popular local vet opens new surgery in Wickham Market</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/popular-local-vet-opens-new-surgery-in-wickham-market,c9406893</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1315576</guid><description><![CDATA[Experienced local vet, Brian Faulkner, opened Saxon Veterinary Surgery in Wickham Market earlier this month and has already seen record registrations. Mr Faulkner previously built up a solid reputation in the Woodbridge - Framlingham area, winning the prestigious Petplan Vet of the Year award in 2008. His return to the area has been met with much warmth and excitement.

Mr Faulkner has created his new practice, Saxon Veterinary Surgery, on the philosophy of ‘doing the right thing for a fair price’ - putting animal welfare and customer trust at the heart of everything they do. He says; “]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taste the Suffolk Springtime at the Asparagus &amp; Strawberry Fayre on Market Hill, Woodbridge</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/taste-the-suffolk-springtime-at-the-asparagus---strawberry-fayre-on-market-hill--woodbridge,c9406865</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1315573</guid><description><![CDATA[Woodbridge is celebrating the long-awaited arrival of Spring with an Asparagus & Strawberry Fayre on its superb Market Hill on Saturday 18thMay between 9am and 4pm. The Fayre will have stalls selling all kinds of local food and locally grown produce to enable locals and visitors alike to get a real flavour of the Suffolk Springtime.

The Fayre is the brain child of local gastronomic guru Ugur Vata of The Galley Restaurant in Woodbridge, David Wright of The Cake Shop Woodbridge and George Bradley from Friday Street Farm and has been brought to fruition with the support of Choose Woodbridge.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Saxmundham’s ‘Live-In’ Care Day corrects negative perceptions</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/saxmundham-s--live-in--care-day-corrects-negative-perceptions,c9406819</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1315520</guid><description><![CDATA[An inaugural event, held by live-in care specialists Christies Care in Saxmundham, has been hailed a success by an audience of more than 60 people from the surrounding community.

The event was held as part of the nationwide Good Care Week, a national campaign which aims to challenge the recent growth in negative perceptions of social care. Speakers from Christies Care and the associations and charities they work with – such as the Alzheimers Society, Age UK Suffolk, community interest company Pastel and Wickham Market Respite Care Volunteers, covered a range of sensitive subjects from]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free event to inform Suffolk residents about current care choices</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/free-event-to-inform-suffolk-residents-about-current-care-choices,c9386061</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1274990</guid><description><![CDATA[As part of the government-backed Good Care Week, one of the UK’s leading providers of live-in care is, running a free, all-day event on Wednesday 24thApril in Suffolk. Christies Care (http://www.christiescare.com) has designed the day to answer the many questions from those who may need care, their relatives or those associated with the caring profession.
The Good Care Day event takes place at the Christies Care training centre in Saxmundham and is based on their ethos that 24/7 live-in care as an affordable option to the use of residential homes.  

Covering the issues which affect so]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RNSS PRODUCES PITCH PERFECT SOUND FOR RUGBY AT ALLIANZ PARK</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/rnss-produces-pitch-perfect-sound-for-rugby-at-allianz-park,c9382644</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1269412</guid><description><![CDATA[The new Allianz Park (http://www.allianzpark.com/) stadium in North London, home to Saracens Rugby Club, has raised the bar for audio systems in the world of rugby. The upgrade to a concert-standard sound system for the 10,000-seater stadium, designed and installed by RNSS (http://www.rnss.net) Limited, has been designed to give fans the best possible audio experience.

After outlining his vision for the rugby stadium of the future, Saracens CEO Edward Griffiths brought in Roger Lindsay, as consultant for the project giving him a clear brief to achieve the highest possible audio]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:23:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Momentum builds for local club to bring Wheelchair Rugby to East Anglia</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/momentum-builds-for-local-club-to-bring-wheelchair-rugby-to-east-anglia,c9375283</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1252272</guid><description><![CDATA[Woodbridge Rugby Club has announced that the first of its three wheelchair rugby taster sessions was a huge success! The sessions are to gauge interest in the Club’s plans to be the first club in the Eastern Counties to offer wheelchair rugby.

Sunday’s taster session attracted a large group of wheelchair users from far and wide, including three London-based league players and two Ipswich-based league players who were excited by the opportunity to train and play closer to home.

Among the spectators were local man and Paralympic Sailing Gold Medallist, Kevin Curtis, as well as Terry]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:59:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Springbank Flowers stages biblical welcome for the Three Wise Men at Blenheim Palace</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/springbank-flowers-stages-biblical-welcome-for-the-three-wise-men-at-blenheim-palace,c9336103</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1174242</guid><description><![CDATA[Springbank Flowers, Manchester’s leading florist, has been given responsibility for welcoming the Three Wise men to famous Blenheim Palace for Christmas 2012. In what promises to be a memorably dramatic year the internationally popular florist will be decorating the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and current home of the 11thDuke and Duchess of Marlborough, with a “Story of The Three Kings” Christmas theme.

Christmas is a magical time to visit Britain's Greatest Palace. This year from 10thNovember to 14thDecember (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive) the Palace will be decorated in a very]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:36:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Suffolk engineering firm gives young recruits strong foundations</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bridge-marketing/r/suffolk-engineering-firm-gives-young-recruits-strong-foundations,c9332636</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1167502</guid><description><![CDATA[Suffolk-based JMS Consulting Engineers, one of the region’s leading civil and structural engineering firms, has recently taken on four new recruits fresh out of school and university, to learn the trade at their Woodbridge HQ.

The new recruits include; two recent graduates, Mark Rust and Zahid Patel - who, after a couple of months’ training in Woodbridge, will be based in the London office; Johnny Mountford who is spending a placement year with JMS before completing his degree at Nottingham Trent; and Mark Fleming, who is taking a gap year to gain work experience with the engineering]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:10:32 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>