Page 70 • The HERALD • 1st August 2024 v WE’VE BEEN YOUR LOCAL SINCE 1994 v • Sales & purchase of residential properties • Auction sales & purchases • Re-mortgages • New Builds & Shared Ownership • Transfers of Equity Call Louise Blacker our Conveyancing Solicitor Jasper Vincent Solicitors Unit 1, Chevron Business Park Lime Kiln Lane Holbury Southampton SO45 2QL Tel: 023 8089 0919 e: lblacker@jaspervincent.com www.jaspervincent.com Property & Conveyancing ASK A PROFESSIONAL Jasper Vincent Welcomes New Solicitor from Jasper Vincent Solicitors e Partners at Jasper Vincent Solicitors welcome Heather Sterling to our Family Department. Heather is based at the rm’s Segensworth o ce but will travel where necessary to see clients at our Southampton, Lyndhurst and Waterside o ces. Heather Sterling commenced her legal career in South Africa in 2008; being admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa. erea er Heather practiced as an attorney in South Africa until late 2021 before relocating to the United Kingdom. Heather has a wealth of experience in matrimonial and family related matters and appreciates that understanding the client is just as important as understanding the law. Heather takes a robust approach to matters with the objective of resolving disputes in a time, energy and cost e cient manner. In her spare time, Heather enjoys reading and keeping t with regular walks in the New Forest with her dog. Heather Sterling, Jasper Vincent Solicitors The Bees’ Nest Creates a Real Buzz Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Bees’ Nest competition, the 2024 event, held on the hottest day of the year so far, managed to attract even more participants and attendees. Local businesses gathered at the Lyndhurst Community Centre on 26th June to showcase their products and services and compete for a £1,000 cash prize, fostering a strong sense of community spirit and mutual support. Organised by e IncuHive Group in partnership with New Forest District Council, the event provided an exciting platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to present their businesses and vie for the £1,000 cash prize. Once again, a diverse array of locally-based businesses competed for the top prize. is year’s entrants included Tim Anson (Fast Forward), Natasha Williams-Farr ( e Hearing Clinic Hampshire), Jenny Clark (Wild Times/ Sauna on Sea), Debra Watkins (DW Plastering & Decorating), Sue Richardson (Husse New Forest), and Ashleigh MutimearMacMillan (I AM Group). The panel of judges, comprising Rob Dewing from the Federation of Small Business and the New Forest Business Partnership, former Dragon’s Den contestant Kate Bell of Zip Us In, Roya Croudace of e Hampshire Growth Hub, and IncuHive’s CEO George Scott-Welsh, faced the challenging task of selecting a winner. Ultimately, they unanimously agreed that Debra Watkins was the deserving recipient. Debra’s win was very popular with the audience. She expressed her surprise and gratitude: “Winning was more than I could have dreamed of, especially considering the strong competition. I plan to invest part of the prize money in more personalised advertising to help the DW Plastering name reach a wider audience who may not be Internet users. Additionally, I aim to take further training courses to expand my current services. The event provided a wealth of useful information from the speakers, and I’ve already implemented some of their advice.” ‘ e Bee’s Nest’ competition not only showcased the remarkable talent and innovation within the New Forest area but also highlighted the collaborative efforts of IncuHive and New Forest District Council in supporting local entrepreneurs. New Forest District Council’s Start Up Support programme and the Bees Nest competition aim to foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, enabling businesses to flourish, generate employment opportunities, and contribute to the local economy. Debra and the Bees (Left to Right): Kate Bell, Debra Watkins, George Scott-Welsh, Rob Dewing, Roya Croudace
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