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September 2010

 

Shipwrecked Mariners' Society - Are You Up To The Challenge? (14/7/2010)

ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE?

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, one of the UK’s oldest maritime charities is calling on schools to take a CHALLENGE and go walk about, at the same time as raising money for a good cause.   

To end the summer term on a high note, The Society is setting a CHALLENGE that guarantees fun at no additional cost.  An educational adventure for all the ages, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society wants children to learn about the crucial role seafarers play in our day to day lives, so schools taking part can use the Challenge as a National Curriculum project or subject topic.  With 2010 being the ‘Year of the Seafarer’, schools can even have a maritime themed fancy dress walk or hold a themed fancy dress day instead! 

The CHALLENGE can take place any time to suit the schools between now and 30 July 2010. Pupils are encouraged to donate £1 to take part and photos, anecdotes and tales from the events are welcomed.  Easy to organise, the CHALLENGE Walk has pre-planned routes in the Isle of Wight, Jersey, Lynmouth and Weymouth as well as many other parts of the UK.

“With the school holidays just around the corner and warm weather with us, the schools CHALLENGE is an ideal way to end the summer term,” said Chief Executive of the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, Commodore Malcolm Williams, CBE RN. “As an island nation, we are extremely reliant on our seafarers and in recognition of 2010 being the ‘Year of the Seafarer’, we hope the Maritime theme features heavily in all events. The schools are all on, or near the coast, so we hope children will enjoy learning about one of the industries that has contributed so much to their local area. Once completed all schools who have raised money for the Society will receive a certificate as a record of their endeavours.” 

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society was founded in 1839 and exists to provide relief to the seafaring, and ex-seafaring community. As well as helping in the event of a shipwreck – and they do still happen - its main function today is offering financial support to retired or elderly seafarers and widows who have fallen on hard times.  Last year, the Society made grant payments totalling over £1.6 million to beneficiaries in one off or regular grants.

Taking part in the CHALLENGE is free and easy to enter. To request an information pack please call 01243 789 329 or visit www.shipwreckedmariners.org.uk

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PROMOTIONS AND NEW FACES AT YORKSHIRE'S FASTEST GROWING AGENCY (3/2/2010)

Acceleris continues strategic focus with ongoing internal investment.

Acceleris Marketing Communications has begun 2010 with a trio of promotions to support its continued growth and expansion.

The promotions will strengthen the business’ public relations and copywriting offerings.

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Paul Amourdedieu moves from Senior Account Director to Associate Director. In this role he will continue to support the agency’s continuing growth and integrated communications offering.

Simon Baylis has been appointed Senior Account Manager and will continue to concentrate on the agency’s increasing focus on social housing, as well as overseeing corporate campaigns for motors.co.uk and NYnet in 2010.

Completing the trio of appointments and strengthening the agency’s specialist writing team, Charley Durham becomes a Senior Copywriter, with a continued focus on its expanding digital communications offering.

Meanwhile, the PR team has grown with the appointment of Chloe Ingham as Account Executive.

Chloe joins the team from a Warrington-based PR agency. Prior to that she worked as a journalist for three years on the Windsor Express and later Cheshire-based newspaper the Knutsford Guardian. Originally from Carlisle in Cumbria, Chloe attended the University of Sheffield and now lives in Leeds.

Managing Director Peter Davenport said: “These promotions are testament to and a valid reward for the team’s hard work and dedication - we will continue to invest in the team as the agency continues to grow. Since launch we have really focused on delivering excellent client service and establishing a full digital solution which is integrated into the wider communications offering. This is really paying off and we are now widely recognised for our highly innovative and high-value campaigns.”

Acceleris celebrated its third birthday in December and received the silver award for ‘Most Outstanding Consultancy’ at the Yorkshire & Lincolnshire CIPR Awards 2009.

Based in North Yorkshire but operating for clients in the public and private sectors around the country, Acceleris has 20 staff and has recorded revenues of almost £4 million since it launched in 2006.