Happy Hogs Rescue

Sophie Hanks runs the “Happy Hogs Rescue” – A centre for injured and rescued hedgehogs.

Sophie is at present running the venture from her front room.

She requires both financial help, and donations of food and bedding for her prickly guests.

T o find out more about Sophie’s Hedgehog Rescue you can visit her Facebook page at:

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Business Show

The Business Show

The Business Show Monday’s 10-noon with John McHale John has gained recognition for his client’s achievements for business growth/profitability, team engagement and leadership on a regional, national and international level with over 50 awards in the past few years. He has been recognised for achieving the Best Client results in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire for 2018 and 2019, as well as the Best Client Results for Europe, Middle East and Africa for 2019. He has achieved recognition in several categories each year at the UK Business Excellence Awards (attended by over 2000) both as a finalist and winner where he has been the most awarded coach with over 20 winners and runners up. 2019 saw his clients not only win in three categories but also take the award for the overall Best Business. He has also achieved Global top 100 Coach status in the worldwide ActionCoach community. With our Business Coaching Guarantee, why not find out what he could do for you? LISTEN AGAIN

8 May 2023 No Comments

BTA

TravelPerk joins the BTA Tuesday 18th October 2022: The Business Travel Association (BTA) has announced today that it has welcomed its newest member TravelPerk, a business travel management platform. TravelPerk’s all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. TravelPerk has the world’s most extensive travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design, all of which are enabling companies and organisations worldwide such as Wise, Revolut and Farfetch. In July 2021, TravelPerk acquired Click Travel and grew its presence across the UK by adding to its teams in London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. TravelPerk will support the BTA to deepen its understanding of how the future of business travel is changing, particularly to reflect new working arrangements such as hybrid or remote working, as well as uncovering attitudes toward sustainable travel. As members of the BTA, TravelPerk will become a key participant in important conversations shaping the business travel industry. It will share best practices and use its expertise to shape the future of the business travel industry in an increasingly distributed world. Clive Wratten, Chief Executive of The Business Travel Association commented, “We are excited to welcome TravelPerk to our growing network of travel management companies and business travel service providers. With their experience and insight into the corporate travel market, and specifically their strength in technology both here in the UK and globally, we look forward to working with them to share knowledge and continue to demonstrate the value of business travel to their clients and the wider business community.” Vicki Williams, UKI Country Manager at TravelPerk, added, “The BTA is a trusted organisation that continues to be an ambassador for business travel, educating and lobbying government on behalf of UK travellers and businesses. Collaboration with our industry colleagues is crucial to help shape and drive the future of our industry. Our membership coincides with exciting times at TravelPerk as we continue to enhance services and products to our ever-growing client base in the UK and help our customers globally connect in real life, in the most enjoyable and sustainable way.” About the BTA The BTA is the authority on business travel. Working collaboratively across the industry and with the government to promote the integral role of business travel and events to the wider economy. Originally founded in 1967, the BTA has a diverse membership and roster of industry partners. It’s TMC membership accounts for over 90% of UK expenditure on managed business travel, delivering value for money and great service to business travellers in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The BTA focuses on delivering practical solutions to challenges and market changes, as well as supporting best practice, sustainability and the well-being of travellers. For more information on the BTA please visit: www.thebta.org.uk or call 020 3657 7010.

26 April 2023 No Comments

Plane Saver

Plane Saver Credit Union is an ethical alternative to mainstream financial services providers. It was founded in 1993 by a group of British Airways Engineers. They had a passion to provide a range of flexible savings and affordable loans to their colleagues. They offer a range of savings account and loans at low rates on interest with the option to save and borrow directly from your salary if you work for any of their partners. Payroll partners include: • Army, Navy, RAF • Air Canada • AirTanker • American Airlines • AVIOS • Babcock • BA Holidays • British Airways • BA Clubs • Dunwoody • Gatwick Ground Services • International Airlines Group • Ministry of Defence • United Airlines • Worldwide Flight Service Go to https://planesavercu.co.uk for more details

26 April 2023 No Comments

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ABTA Lifeline

ABTA LifeLine to launch £2 per employee appeal at The Travel Convention With the cost of living crisis and an increasing number of people seeking support from ABTA LifeLine, the charity will be launching its £2 per employee appeal in Marrakech and wants Members to get behind it. Many people in travel were adversely impacted by the pandemic, especially those on reduced income due to furlough, the self-employed that didn’t qualify for income support, and those who lost their jobs. And now the industry is facing the cost of living crisis. Trudie Clements, ABTA LifeLine Director, said: “LifeLine is seeing an increasing number of people coming to us for support and advice. Many are worrying about how they are going to pay their bills, or wondering which bills they should pay first. Others are concerned about getting further into debt and how they are going to be able to feed their family. “LifeLine has never more been needed, which is why the charity is asking all ABTA Members to support its £2 Per Employee Appeal. If every Member, no matter how big or small, joined the appeal, those pounds added together would make a real difference to colleagues and their families in a time of need.” There are several different ways ABTA Members can take part: Donate £2 for every employee you have Do both by ‘match funding’ every £2 collected from employees Set up a payroll giving scheme for your employees Make a corporate donation. To pledge your support, please contact tclements@abta.co.uk. For further information, contact: press@abta.co.uk or 0203 117 0596 Out of Hours: contact the duty press officer 020 3693 0183 Web: www.abta.com Twitter: @ABTAMembersAbout ABTA LifeLine ABTA LifeLine is ABTA’s charity for past and present employees of ABTA Members. The charity provides support for the unexpected moments in life such as redundancy, relationship breakdown, accidents and bereavement among many other things. It gives practical, financial and emotional assistance to travel colleagues that are really struggling, throwing them a LifeLine in their time of need. ABTA responds to Chancellor’s Growth Plan ABTA – The Travel Association has responded to the Government’s Growth Plan. Luke Petherbridge, Director of Public Affairs at ABTA – The Travel Association said: “Today’s announcement is the first indication we’ve had from the new Government about their plans for the economy and public finances “This is a Government focused on growth, which outbound travel businesses have a strong track record in delivering when supported by the right tax and policy framework. “The plan does include some savings for business, such as the reversal of the 1.25% rise in National Insurance contributions, which was due in April 2023, and cancellation of the planned rise in corporation tax, and comes on the back of help outlined in the Energy Bill Relief Scheme which was announced on Wednesday. “However, the Government could have gone much further with plans to support businesses beyond the current financial year, which would have benefited our Members. We strongly urge the Government to take the opportunity to use the full Budget statement to extend business rates relief support beyond April 2023, and to look at how Government could work with the banks to ease the pressure of COVID loan repayments. “We’ll also be working to make the case to Government that the support with energy bills needs to be available to travel businesses beyond the initial six-month period, especially given travel restrictions were only removed in March 2022, and the industry is behind other sectors in terms of its recovery.” For further information, contact: press@abta.co.uk or 0203 117 0596 Out of Hours: contact the duty press officer 020 3693 0183 Web: www.abta.com Twitter: @ABTAMembersABTA has been a trusted travel brand for over 70 years. Our purpose is to help our Members to grow their businesses successfully and sustainably, and to help their customers travel with confidence. The ABTA brand stands for support, protection and expertise. This means consumers have confidence in ABTA and a strong trust in ABTA Members. These qualities are core to us as they ensure that holidaymakers remain confident in the holiday products that they buy from our Members. We help our Members and their customers navigate through today’s changing travel landscape by raising standards in the industry; offering schemes of financial protection; providing an independent complaints resolution service should something go wrong; giving guidance on issues from sustainability to health and safety and by presenting a united voice to government to ensure the industry and the public get a fair deal. ABTA has around 4,000 travel brands in Membership, providing a wide range of leisure and business travel services, with a combined pre-pandemic annual UK turnover of £40 billion. For more details about what we do, what being an ABTA Member means and how we help the UK public travel with confidence visit www.abta.com. Meyrem Ali | Media and PR Officer E: mali@abta.co.uk | T: +44 (0)203 117 0531| M: +44(0)7557 686 459 | | www.abta.com ABTA Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 551311. Our registered office is at 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ. This email is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete the email (and any attachments) immediately; do not copy or disclose the information. This email may contain information or legal advice which is privileged and therefore not disclosable to third parties or in court action. Although ABTA Limited has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and you must check that the email (and any attachments) are virus free. For information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Notice https://www.abta.com/privacy-notice. ABTA Limited is following the Government’s measures and guidance aimed at reducing the transmission of COVID-19 and therefore most of our staff are working at home. Where you can, please communicate with us by email or by

30 March 2023 No Comments

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Future Travel Coalition survey

The Future Travel Coalition has launched a new survey today, which seeks to track the industry’s recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses from across the industry are encouraged to respond to the survey which will also track how businesses expect to fare with the cost of living crisis. The data gathered will be used to support the Coalition’s lobbying efforts over the coming weeks and months. The survey is open until 5pm on October 3 2022. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/KLQY88D Luke Petherbridge, Director of Public Affairs at ABTA – The Travel Association said: “The partners within the Future Travel Coalition have committed to continuing to work together to promote the value of the travel industry, and to urge the new Government to support travel businesses with the rising cost of doing business. “We saw throughout the pandemic the importance of having data and evidence to back-up our advocacy work. The evidence gathered in similar surveys played a critical role in overturning the decision to exclude retail travel agents from grants support, back in November 2020, and played a role in in achieving the removal of travel restrictions following the Omicron spike last year. “Having up to date information from businesses will provide solid evidence for the Coalition’s engagement with the new Government, and it’s vitally important that businesses across the travel sector take part and share their views. Clive Wratten, Chief Executive of The Business Travel Association said: “I really encourage all of the members of the Business Travel Association, and other Future Travel Coalition partners, to support the survey. Having up to the minute data on what is happening in the industry adds significant weight to conversations with politicians and other stakeholders.” The Future Travel Coalition brings together 15 travel associations, consortiums and other bodies from across the organised travel sector, representing a large proportion of the market including leisure and business travel, inbound and outbound operations.

30 March 2023 No Comments

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Virgin Voyages Duo Set Sail with Travel.Radio for Maiden Show

Travel.Radio, the world’s first global digital radio station for people who love travel, is delighted to welcome one of the world’s premier lifestyle travel brands, Virgin Voyages, to the radio crew. Shane Riley, Vice President International Sales at Virgin Voyages, and Luke Day, National Training Manager, will debut the new show at 1pm on Thursday 18th October when the two will get together in the studio for the first time to present a double-handed two-hour show. They will be the regular presenters on the prime-time Thursday afternoon slot, for an initial six-week run sponsored by Virgin Voyages. Shane and Luke will bring a fun mix of news, views, chat and insider tips from the cruise world to Travel.Radio, very much reflecting the fun and vibrant Virgin brand. “We’re thrilled to have the chance to share our excitement about Virgin Voyages with the Travel.Radio audience,” says Shane Riley, Vice President of International Sales. “Our lady ships are making a big splash in the ocean waves and we can’t wait to do the same over the airwaves.” Launched in August 2021, Virgin Voyages currently operates two ships, Scarlet Lady, traveling from the USA to the Caribbean, and Valiant Lady, currently heading to Miami after her debut Mediterranean season. Resilient Lady, who will be sailing from Athens, joins in May 202. Brilliant Lady will be joining the rest of the lady ships in late 2023. In just 12 months they have achieved top recognition for the unique cruising experiences they offer, including being awarded Cruise Critic’s ‘Best New Cruise Ship’ on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Cruising “Hot List,” and recently being named one of the top ocean cruise lines in Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards. Debbie Henley, CEO Travel.Radio: “With a new, fun and innovative way to attract adult sailors, Virgin Voyages is the perfect partner for Travel. Radio, also a first-of-its-kind with a whole new approach to global broadcasting helping brands to reach their target audience. “We are so excited to welcome Shane and Luke to our very talented and experienced presenting team and I know they will bring a new and fun presenting style, coupled with years of experience, which our listeners will love.” Cruising with Shane & Luke, powered by Virgin Voyages, will go on air at 1pm UK time on Thursday 18th October 2022. For overseas listeners in different time zones, or people who want to catch up, the shows will be available On Demand on the website www.travel.radio for two weeks after they are first broadcast. ABOUT THE PRESENTERS SHANE RILEY Having spent the last 18 years working the travel industry, Shane started out from University as a trainee travel agent and did a stint as an overseas Holiday Rep. He progressed through the ranks working for some of the UK’s biggest brands before moving into the world of cruise. Shane was selected to launch Virgin Voyages in the UK and International marketing over four years ago. Since then, he has been promoted to Vice President of International Sales and leads the sales strategies across all Virgin Voyages’ international markets. LUKE DAY A learning and development professional with 10-years experience in the travel industry, Luke began his professional journey in the aviation and events and exhibitions industries and worked his way upwards, working for one of the most iconic brands in British aviation and the largest events and exhibition company in the world. Joining Virgin Voyages, Luke swapped wings for fins and became Scarlet Lady’s very first onboard Training Manager. Since then, he has moved to the commercial world and is now National Training Manager with Virgin Voyages, leading the learning engagement strategy and ensuring learning successfully partners with performance. ABOUT VIRGIN VOYAGES Virgin Voyages is a new lifestyle travel brand focused on delivering irresistible cruise vacations. Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady – the first and second ships in the fleet – were designed to reflect a yacht’s sleek luxury, offering the intimate, elevated experience of a boutique hotel at sea. Featuring spaces designed by some of the top names in contemporary interiors, the Lady Ships are exclusively adult, a sanctuary at sea for the 18+ traveller. A dose of Vitamin Sea is naturally intertwined across the entire ship, with well-being, relaxation and rejuvenation at the forefront. The fleet sails to 100 of the world’s most incredible destinations with 25+ unique itineraries across four continents. Each sailing offers alluring entertainment and Michelin-inspired menus served across 20+ world-class eateries. With a modern twist on luxury, coupled with discerning design, Virgin Voyages offers incredible value for its Sailors, including food, essential drinks, WiFi and group fitness classes, all covered in the voyage fare. ABOUT TRAVEL.RADIO Travel.Radio is an industry first, a global, digital radio station exclusively for those who work in or are associated with the world of travel or those who just love to travel. It evolved from CCFM On Air, a radio station originally created at the start of the pandemic for cabin crew and airline colleagues which soon attracted the wider travel industry as well as members of the travelling public. The station broadcasts 24-hours a day with a popular mix of industry chat, great presenters, guests and music, and is available through the website, on Alexa and smart speakers and via the phone app.

30 March 2023 No Comments

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