A Sevenoaks man is celebrating after serving more than half a century with the same company.

Senior Partner for Ibbett Mosely Dr Robert Wickham led the toast to Head Auctioneer Derek Hodge’s amazing service with Ibbett Mosely at an event at St Julian’s in Kent on 29th March. Derek joined Ibbett Mosely in 1959 and rose to become the Partner in charge of auctions, fine arts and probate valuations. He has a practice extending over the whole South East of England with a particular specialism on silver. Dr Wickham paid tribute to Derek’s loyalty to the Ibbett Mosely over such a long period and his expertise within the antiques world. A milestone in his career was the opening of the dedicated auction room in 2010 situated in Argyle Road purchased and owned by Ibbett Mosely with regular auctions every month throughout the year except for August.

As part of the event, Derek held a charity auction that raised more than £200 for The League of Friends of Sevenoaks Hospital.

Derek acknowledged an old cliché when talking about his time with Ibbett Mosely and said that; “Having worked for Ibbett Mosely, or Ibbett Mosely Card & Co, as it used to be known, for 53 years, it has been more than a job to me; it has been a way of life.

“I have been privileged to have had such an interesting and varied profession, one needing a degree of compassion and sensitivity. It’s more like a hobby, with some remuneration at the end of the month!”

Ibbett Mosely has resumed regular property auctions having had a successful event in November last year led by Derek Hodge. Alan Crowe-White takes over as lead Partner although Derek remains a Partner and will continue work part time and Alan looks forward to expanding the department working with the other sections of the Ibbett Mosely. Best known for its residential and commercial property services, Ibbett Mosely offers a complete range of integrated property services, from selling, letting and property management to planning consultancy and design, surveying, architectural services and town planning. The award-winning company also owns an auction house in Sevenoaks specialising in furniture, antiques and fine art, and soon to include property.

Ibbett Mosely, which has been operating for more than 100 years, has offices in London, Sevenoaks, Otford, Borough Green, Westerham and West Malling and has some of the UK’s most experienced chartered surveyors on their team.

Ibbett Mosely can be contacted on 01732 452246 or 01732 456731 for an auction catalogue or for information regarding future auctions or go to www.ibbettmosely.co.uk You can also view images of the lots and get more information on Ibbett Mosely’s Facebook page.

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The UK’s leading youth development charity, the Prince’s Trust has appointed sail training charity Ocean Youth Trust North (OYT North) as its first ‘sailing’ delivery partner for its ‘Get Started’ programme in the North.

The ‘Get Started’ programme, which is open to UK residents, aged 16-25 and who are unemployed aims to help participants develop new skills, build confidence, increase motivation and gives them the chance to gain a qualification whilst making new friends.

The partnership between OYT North and the Prince’s Trust will see two groups of 12 young people undertake a five day voyage along the North East coast this summer aboard James Cook, the charity’s specially designed yacht.

On board under the guidance of Skipper Grace Metcalfe, participants will become part of the working crew and will learn how to navigate, set the sails and take the helm while taking responsibility for all the cooking and cleaning. During their voyage they will develop personal skills, such as teamwork, leadership, communication and problem-solving.

Commenting on their appointment as a delivery partner, Steve Lennon, General Manager of the OYT North said, “We’re absolutely thrilled to work in partnership with the Prince’s Trust as their first ‘sailing’ provider in the North for ‘Get Started’.

“Young people from schools, colleges, youth groups, local authorities and a whole host of charitable organisations across the North have been benefiting from our sailing development programmes for many years and we’re elated that we’ll soon be welcoming young people from the Prince’s Trust on board, teaching them new skills and giving them the confidence to secure their future employment.”

The planned voyages for summer 2012 will focus on targeting unemployed young people between the ages of 16 and 19 years, with the first voyage consisting of a crew from Hartlepool and Middlesbrough, and the second from Newcastle. Judith Stothard, Head of Programmes, Prince’s Trust said, “We are delighted to welcome Ocean Youth Trust North as a delivery partner of the Prince’s Trust and look forward to working together to develop some exciting opportunities for young people.”

Ocean Youth Trust North specialises in the personal and social development of young people through the unique medium of Adventure under Sail. It offers safe but exhilarating residential experiences to young people, helping them to discover more about themselves and the world whilst learning new skills. For further information about Ocean Youth Trust North please visit www.sailjamescook.com If you would like to book a sailing trip or request further information please email office@sailjamescook.com or phone Rachel in the office on 0191 257 1212.

For further information regarding the Prince’s Trust ‘Get Started’ programme call 0800 842 842 or visit http://www.princes-trust.org.uk

Leicester Exchanges has emerged as a popular platform in the UK to catch live, insightful debates on contemporary issues and discuss issues that concern us all. The forum aims to provide the citizens an easily accessible platform to exchange ideas on the pressing issues of the society and develop the ability to understand others’ viewpoint as well.

The participants get the opportunity to share platform with highbrow audience. They apprise themselves with what the highly acclaimed intellectuals have to say about the issues. Contributing to the discussion, the participants can play a significant role in forming opinion on any particular topic. Such discussions have an important role to play in setting up the line of thought and goad the powers-that-be to take appropriate action.

Exchange of thoughts is the basis of democratic society and platforms such as Leicester Exchanges contribute in big way to intra-society interaction. Leicester Exchanges maintains that every person has something worthwhile to say and a liberal society must provide opportunity to everyone to put in their thoughts, without any fear or concerns. In fact, online debate platforms are a notch or two better than conventional forums in this regard as the participants from all walks of life can join the debate. Knowing that they are not face to face with other participants, they can freely speak about things they would have otherwise avoided.

Everyday people can identify with the issues discussed upon in the platform. Participation of renowned intellectuals ensures that the issues are analysed threadbare. Articles throw light on previously untouched aspects of a problem, helping the participants cultivate a balanced approach. Whatever be the debate topic – politics, international relations or social issues – the visitors can speak their minds and gather what other intellectuals have to say about the matter.

About Leicester Exchanges:

Leicester Exchanges is a UK based online debate platform with global reach and wide-ranging remit. It provides a platform for debating topics for everyday people to come forward and share their thoughts on issues concerning the society. Leicester Exchanges believes that everyone has a part to play in shaping the future and something to say that is worth listening to.

Is there a gap between management academics and practice? The subject is the latest debate on Leicester Exchanges, a popular online debating forum in the UK. A recent feature on the forum analyses why it is hard to find research which can be actually used by the managers.

The feature underlines how the management research has been limited to the esoteric academic journals, which are read only by other academics and not by the managers, who have to actually use it. Current management research abounds in theory, but is wanting in practical lessons. Management research papers do not have substantial following among managers. The research work values theoretical advances on practical lessons, in-depth discussions on concise summaries, and methodological detail on clear communication, making it devoid of any real value for the managers.

The debate provides insight into why evidence-based approach hasn’t been implemented in management research, quite opposite to the field of medicine. While day-to-day clinical practice is based on research, the efforts for advancing the evidence-based management haven’t produced the expected results. Part of the answer lies in the academics’ tendency to produce research which helps them advance their career in the competitive university system, rather than the business association which is funding the research. Readers can comment by filling up the form provided right below the article.

Leicester Exchanges has emerged as a popular platform for discussing social issues in the UK. This latest article on the website follows other topics recently discussed such as Comprehensive Schools & The Future, The Law on Abortion, Arts Funding Cuts, and many more. The debate forum has emerged as a preferred platform for the academics to raise social, political, environmental and economic issues which help in shaping our society. It has made sharing insights so easy for the participants. About Leicester Exchanges

Leicester Exchanges conducts online debates on a variety of issues. For discussing social, environmental, scientific, educational or political issues, UK citizens now pick the platform over other debate medium for the advantages it provides. It helps them to get apprised with the views of leading academics in the country that are willing to share their valuable insight on the website.

People in West Bromwich can hear about crime-fighting projects in their town and raise any concerns with the police and council at forthcoming forum meetings.

The meetings will have a Face the People session where the Safer Sandwell Partnership will be giving updates on work to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and environmental concerns in the area.

Sandwell Council organises forums in all neighbourhoods in Sandwell, with police, Sandwell Homes and other partner organisations also attending.

The forums will be as follows:

Great Barr with Yew Tree
Thursday 2 February 2012, 6pm
The Methodist Church, Sundial Lane, Great Barr, B43 6PD

Newton
Monday 6 February 2012, 6pm
St Bernard’s Church, Broome Avenue, Great Barr, B43 5AL

Hateley Heath
Tuesday 7 February 2012, 6pm
Hargate Primary School, Hargate Lane, West Bromwich, B71 HPG

Greets Green & Lyng
Thursday 23 February 2012, 6pm
Guns Village Primary School, Hanbury Road, West Bromwich, B70 9NT

West Bromwich Central
Thursday 1 March 2012, 6pm
Holy Trinity Church, Burlington Road, West Bromwich, B70 6LF

Charlemont with Grove Vale
Thursday 8 March, 6pm
Charlemont Community Centre, Beacon View Road, West Bromwich, B71 3PJ

If you need further information, please contact West Bromwich neighbourhood manager Diane Wright on 0121 569 3735 or email diane_wright@sandwell.gov.uk

Many foster carers and fostering professionals came together at a venue in Nottingham for another of Fosterplus’s national conferences.

The training day ‘Adolescents and attachment – good outcomes in foster care’ was delivered by renowned Child Psychotherapist Dr Margot Sunderland, Director at The Centre for Child Mental Health, London.

Dr Sunderland delivered a series of absorbing and thought provoking sessions which gave delegates the chance to explore the key components of secure attachment and specific ways in which they can offer therapeutic support to children and young people.

Dr Sunderland feels strongly that foster carers need the tools to deal with situations they will almost certainly come across. She said: “Without this knowledge carers can struggle to make sense of children’s challenging behaviour. If you have natural empathy and compassion you can use these skills very readily and you will find they will come very naturally. It’s about engendering trust and hope in children who have lost all trust and hope. ”

Fosterplus Operations Director Alison McDaid said the training day was a great opportunity for foster carers and staff to learn together. She said: “We have a large number of adolescents in our care, and of course all our children will reach adolescence, so it can be really challenging. What we’ve learnt about today is how foster carers can really make a difference. Our aim is that our carers and staff can go away better equipped to do a great job and achieve great outcomes.”

Fosterplus Training Manager Dale Cooper said the conference was also about valuing people. He said: “It’s a chance for people to come together and it’s a very relevant subject, but it’s also about showing our appreciation of our staff teams and the carers that work for us. We listen to what they need, we listen to what they want, and we go away and try to provide the very best training. At the end of it what we are trying to do is equip our foster carers in the best possible way so that the children in their care thrive.”

People in Wednesbury can hear about crime-fighting projects in their town and raise any concerns with the police and council at forthcoming forum meetings.

The meetings will have a Face the People session where the Safer Sandwell Partnership will be giving updates on work to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and environmental concerns in the area.

Sandwell Council organises forums in all neighbourhoods in Sandwell, with police, Sandwell Homes and other partner organisations also attending.

The forums in Wednesbury will be as follows:

Wednesbury North Ward
Thursday 2 February 2012, 6.15pm
Wesley Centre, Spring Head

Friar Park Ward
Tuesday 7 February 2012, 6pm
Mesty Croft Primary School, St Lukes Road

Wednesbury South Ward
Thursday 23 February 2012, 6pm
Leabrook Methodist Church, Leabrook Road

If you need further information, please contact Wednesbury neighbourhood manager Jez Hall on 0121 556 5265 or email jez_hall@sandwell.gov.uk

Members of the public are to be given the opportunity to take part in an open question and answer session at Sandwell Council House in Oldbury.

The public, local councillors and representatives of organisations will be given the chance to put questions to members of the West Midlands Police Authority.

The Authority has organised the meeting at the council house in Freeth Street at 1pm on Thurday February 2.

People attending the meeting will be able to ask questions or comment on any matters to do with current and future policing, crime and community safety.

For further information, visit www.west-midlands-pa.gov.uk or contact Jonathan Jardine by calling 0121 626 5599 or emailing j.jardine@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk

Scott Rajavuori has always had a heart for the youth at his church. After years of doing junior high ministry he has felt led to a new program that works with kids who are going through “stuff”.

Savage, MN, November 28, 2011 – Scott Rajavuori has always had a heart for the youth at his church. After years of doing junior high ministry he has felt led to a new program that works with kids who are going through “stuff”. The Life Hurts God Heals program reaches out to kids who need a “real” environment that they can open up in and talk about life. Having gone through his share of bumps, bruises, and bad choices both as a kid and adult Scott feels he can relate.

The first few weeks of involvement have been awesome as he has had the opportunity to connect with his new friends.  Scott says, “It is amazing when you put time aside and volunteer with kids how your effort to help others actually almost does more for you. It heals my hurts, seeing how God can use my past “junk” to minister to others.” GO GOD!

Scott Rajavuori was led to the prison and recovery ministry through his own experiences.  Often in life we ask God “why”? When the real question is “how”? God promises to use the things the devil meant for bad for his Glory and Good. Scott sees how healing happens in his own life and others when we take the ugly stuff of life and use it to help others to show them they can get through it if they just hold on. Scott has been spending time as both a mentor at different programs as well as life coaching and different half way houses and really likes the relationship he has with Midwest Challenge.  Midwest challenge is a program that really follows through on the mission statement and what they believe. You see many men fail when you are dealing with guys either coming from a life of chemical abuse or prison.

It is so awesome when you see a guy in a life changing program like Midwest Challenge start making good choices and you are there to be part of it. There is little better than seeing God glorified through a changed life and that comes from a man who’s life has forever been changed!

Contact:
Scott Rajavuori
8208 West 125th St
Savage, MN 55378
952-746-7817
keith@websiteforgrowth.com

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/scott-rajavuori/25/275/896

A wedding is a special memorable occasion that you want to remember forever and the way you plan the day will add to the uniqueness and success of the day. There are many plans to be made and both the wedding day itself and the wedding reception will require lots of thoughts. The wedding reception is a chance to celebrate with more friends and family and it is also important for the bride and groom to ensure their guests enjoy the occasion just as much as they do. There are lots of innovative and novel ideas for wedding reception celebrations and photo booth rental is one party and social occasion idea that has become incredibly popular for many reasons.

The photo booth is a small machine that can either be supplied individually on a stand or can be supplied as part of a complete booth where the photo booth machine will be private and guests can enter the photo booth and take limitless pictures of themselves alone or with a small group of guests. The bride and groom can be part of the pictures and can take many photographs of themselves with family and special friends.
This photography function of the photo booth allows for special memories to be made and kept forever, these photographs are also saved within the photo booths memory and are supplied on disc form for the bride and groom at the end of the wedding reception function.

The video function of the photo booth is also a very special function and acts rather like a wedding book would, guests would normally write special messages in a wedding book and leave heartfelt memories for the bride and groom to keep forever, photo booths for wedding reception work very much in the same way but are on a much more personal level. Guests can leave special, funny or humorous messages for the bride and groom and these will also be saved for the bride and groom to keep forever.

A photo booth for a wedding reception will be positioned in a place that is completely visible to all the guests but in a place where it will not be in the way. Guests can come and use the photo booth throughout the evening and can leave multiple messages if they wish.

Photo booths for wedding receptions are a novel concept and one that has become incredibly popular over the last couple of years, the personality and the idea of capturing natural images entices guests to use the photo booth especially at special occasion such as a wedding reception. Photo booths have been popular for many years and are not a new idea but their concept has continued to thrive. The new and innovative photo booth rentals now offer more in the way of technology and the software is so much better than it once was. Photo booth software can be adapted to suit almost every environment and the retail sector including social venues are all realising the potential that photo booth rental can offer. If you are interested or want to find out more about photo booth rental, the internet is a good source of information that will explain further what photo booth rental for wedding receptions can add to your special occasion. http://www.digitalmessageboard.co.uk