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Successful entrepreneur to give away Franchise worth over £13k in 'once in a lifetime opportunity

Carol Stewart-Gill believes that everyone can run their own successful business, but sometimes a lucky break is what’s needed along the way. The Chester based inspiring entrepreneur, and founder of national commercial cleaning business Dublcheck, is giving one person the chance to change their life forever as she plans to give away a Dublcheck franchise.The franchise package, worth £13750, will be awarded in February 2011, ensuring that next year will be very exciting for the worthwhile winner as they have the chance to start their own business. Dublcheck was founded in 1993 by Carol

Businesses across Europe lend support to young Chef

Young Chef Luke Thomas is no stranger to hard work, since winning FutureChef in 2009 at just 15. Luke now 17, has his sights firmly set on becoming the youngest Chef in Britain to win a Michelin Star.Helping Luke to achieve his ambitions are an array of people and businesses from the catering, retail and business world. This support is vital to Luke and has already enabled him to secure work experience with some of the UK’s most outstanding Chefs, including Heston Blumenthal, Gary Rhodes, Brian Turner and Simon Radley. Recently, Luke has also been appointed as an ambassador for FutureChef,

Wheelchair Accessible Balloon Basket

Wheelchair user Andrew set to fly the channel in record-breaking hot air balloon flightSeventy five hot air balloons, from across the UK and Europe, are currently on standby to fly across the English Channel to France from Lydden Hill Race Circuit in Kent. The aim is to raise funds for four major UK charities while entering the record books. As soon as the Met Office gives the all-clear for take-off, balloons of all shapes and colours will soar above the English Channel, marking the largest ever group of balloons to attempt the crossing. Leading aviation business Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons

Wheelchair Accessible Balloon Basket

Wheelchair user Andrew set to fly the channel in record-breaking hot air balloon flightSeventy five hot air balloons, from across the UK and Europe, are currently on standby to fly across the English Channel to France from Lydden Hill Race Circuit in Kent. The aim is to raise funds for four major UK charities while entering the record books. As soon as the Met Office gives the all-clear for take-off, balloons of all shapes and colours will soar above the English Channel, marking the largest ever group of balloons to attempt the crossing. Leading aviation business Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons

Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons creates flying Dragon for new client Palletways Group

The team at Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons has once again created a first in ballooning – this time it’s Britain’s largest flying dragon.Palletways Group, who commissioned Lindstrands to build and operate the special shaped balloon, along with a standard shape 105, is Europe's market leader in the express distribution of small consignments of palletised freight. Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of hot air balloons and airships, unveiled the dragon, christened Slick, in London with the help of TV chef Anthony Worrall Thompson, who cooked breakfast in a

Statue of "Wisdom" unveiled

A new statue was unveiled on Saturday at St Deiniol’s Library in Hawarden, Flintshire.“Wisdom”, created by Tom Waugh, the prize winning stone carver and grandson of the novelist Evelyn Waugh, was commissioned by the Library in 2009 as part of the Library's celebrations to mark the bicentenary of the birth of William Gladstone. Tom Waugh, a sculptor and architectural stone carver based in Somerset, trained at the City and Guilds of London Art School and has been the recipient of scholarships from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust and the Princes Foundation. The statue joins the four

Carol Stewart-Gill inspiring entrepreneurs across the UK

Hello, Carol Stewart-Gill is an amazing woman, and is an inspiration to other women and potential entrepreneurs in the UK. She has worked her way up to create Dublcheck, the 20th fastest growing private company out of a million private companies surveyed, in Richard Branson’s Virgin Fastrack 100 and The Sunday Times. Please find below more information about Carol. If you require any further information or would like to interview her, please contact me. Regards CarolineTake a few minutes to read just a couple of the testimonials given by franchisees of Dublcheck, the UK’s fastest growing

RUBY WAX TO GUEST SPEAK AT 2010 WOMEN OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON AND AWARDS

Ruby Wax, the forthright and cheeky American comedienne, will be a guest speaker at this year’s Women of the Year Luncheon and Awards, which takes place on Friday 15th October at the Hilton Metropole, adjacent to the NEC, Birmingham.The American writer and actress made a name for herself as part of the alternative comedy scene in the 1980s, following a successful RSC stage career. She has worked with some of Britain’s best known writers, directors and actors - from Alan Rickman to Dawn French. Her television work and chat shows in particular have made Ruby Wax a household name. In her

World's largest Superbike takes to the skies (with picture)

Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of hot air balloons and airships, carried out the first flight today of the world’s first flying Superbike, a hot air balloon commissioned by George White Ltd.The bike will be flown by Lindstrands on behalf of George White who are using it to promote their support and involvement in the British Superbike Championships. Lindstrand Hot Air Balloons, based in Oswestry, Shropshire, have a reputation for innovative projects. They worked with Top Gear to create a “flying caravan” airship, and also designed and built the “Churchill

Get Gardening with The Groes Inn

Can’t wait to get in the garden after the big freeze? Enjoy a gardening themed break at The Groes Inn, get tips from Bodnant Garden’s Head Gardener Troy Smith, and take advantage of free entry to Bodnant Gardens.Set in the beautiful North Wales countryside, The Groes Inn is a wonderful example of a traditional British Inn. Blending the warm welcome of a local pub with delicious food, excellent service and a comfortable bed, this historic Inn has been welcoming visitors for over four centuries. The Groes has now teamed up with Bodnant Gardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, and

NORTH WEST BUSINESSES READY TO PROFIT FROM NEW TECHNOLOGY

Over 100 of the North West's key businesspeople gathered at the Manchester City Stadium today to get the lowdown on Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system. The event, organised by SCC, the leading technology specialists, brought together senior representatives from a cross section of SMEs and larger organisations, spanning the public and private sectors. Attendees discussed the universal business benefits of upgrading to the long awaited software update.NORTH WEST BUSINESSES READY TO PROFIT FROM NEW TECHNOLOGY Over 100 of the North West's key businesspeople gathered at the Manchester

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