v THE HERALD - Your Community Magazine v 7th March 2024 • The HERALD • Page 59 ASK A PROFESSIONAL RETIRED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (FCA) • Immediately available to cover for business challenges • Wide commercial UK and international experience (including USA and Africa) • Hours available – flexible part time • Offering ad hoc or continuing daily/monthly/annual management, accounting and bookeeping requirements • Cover for Holiday, Maternity and Sick leave • Primarily remote working (Office accommodation and equipment NOT required) • Very reasonable hourly/daily/fixed rates to be agreed • Full CV available on request Phone: 07768 932469 Retired Chartered Accountant, Andrew Drakeford, is available to help your business with accounting and bookkeeping challenges that you may be facing. Andrew has extensive experience working in commerce both in the UK and internationally over his career as a Chartered Accountant, working for start-up companies through to medium sized organisations. Based in Romsey, Andrew can o er management and year end accounting and associated bookkeeping services on either an ad hoc or continuous basis, working part time hours, remotely where possible. He has a exible work ethic. He can cover sta holiday/sickness or maternity leave to help keep your business on track. Andrew has experience using Sage, QuickBooks, Xero and other varied systems. For more information or a copy of his CV please contact Andrew on: 07768932469 or email: ajdrakeford@aol.com Do You Need Help with your Accounts? Andrew Drakeford Oakhaven Business Club runs regular networking events with local businesses across the New Forest, Waterside and Totton. Businesses can pay-as-you-go per person per session, or become an annual member for £250 with additional bene ts. New Forest Walk & Work, Tuesday 12th March, a 1 hour walk followed by tea/co ee and cake at Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst. £15pp. Networking Lunch, Tuesday 19th March, at Balmer Lawn Hotel including a delicious 2-course bu et lunch with guest speaker Annie Winter who will be discussing ‘Boosting Productivity and Happiness with Workplace Wellness’. £20pp. Networking Lunch, Tuesday 16th April, at e Ivy Room, Redcli e Garden Centre in Bashley for a unique private dining experience with guest speaker Michaela Smith, Imposter Syndrome and Conscious Leadership Coach. £20pp. Networking Breakfast, Tuesday 14th May, Shore eld Holiday Park in Milford-On-Sea, for bacon rolls, pastries, tea/co ee and juice in the beautifully refurbished restaurant. Networking Drinks Thursday 13th June, An exclusive opportunity to enjoy summer drinks on a privately owned yacht. Join them in the lap of luxury on Motoryacht Mad Moment for drinks and nibbles. Numbers are limited for this event due to the size of the venue. £15pp. Networking Event, Tuesday 9th July, partnering with New Forest Business Partnership to host the LinkedIn Local alongside the monthly Business Club networking event in the gardens of Oakhaven Hospice. Networking Gin Tasting, Tuesday 17th September, learn all about New Forest Distillery, 820 Spirits, including a gin tasting. £25 per person OAKtober Chocolate, Thursday 10th October, at Tilefield Equestrian’s unique venue, which boasts a beautiful converted barn with excellent kitchen facilities. So what better way to celebrate OAKtober than having an Oakhaventhemed chocolate demo from Master Chocolatier Kerry Witt! £20pp. For more information about how to join the Oakhaven Business Club or to book a space for one of the networking events please visit: www.oakhavenhospice. co.uk/oakhaven-business-club Upcoming Oakhaven Business Club Networking Events
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