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Posts by Olly Attfield-Tomes
The growing appeal of floristry courses for Surrey residents
There’s a particular kind of learning that doesn’t feel like study in the conventional sense. No exam anxiety, no pressure to absorb information that feels disconnected from anything real, just the gradual and deeply satisfying process of developing a skill with your hands while surrounded by something beautiful.
Why plain glass jars are a staple for home and small business alike
There are certain objects that earn their place through sheer versatility, things that solve so many different problems so simply and reliably that once you have a good supply of them you start to wonder how you managed without.
Structural solutions that keep your property sound and secure
There’s a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from knowing a property is genuinely well maintained, not just presentable on the surface but structurally sound, properly weatherproofed, and protected against the kind of problems that develop slowly and expensively when they’re not addressed.
The trades behind every well-run home and business
Behind every property that functions well there’s a chain of skilled trades that most people only think about when something goes wrong or when a significant improvement is needed.
Livingston company gets lucky with Clover HR
7Regen, a leading sustainable building and repair company, recently marked the first anniversary of its partnership with Glasgow-based HR specialists Clover HR.
On your marks… Midlands’ businesses are gearing up for a high stakes showdown to celebrate a milestone business anniversary
Lichfield-based Midland Karting is celebrating a landmark 25 years of entertaining the region with an adrenaline-fuelled, head-to-head battle that will pitch businesses against businesses.
£11m growth as Talbots Law ramps up business services offer
A combination of acquisitions and strong organic growth across Staffordshire and Shropshire has helped a fast-growing Midlands based law firm increase revenues by £11m.
Major fundraiser at heritage Derby motor spot helps children’s charity gear up to re-open this summer
Families and lovers of planes, trains and automobiles are being invited to help a long-running charity gear up to re-open in 2026 by attending a fun day out at Derby’s premier heritage motoring site.
SBS winner taking on London Marathon
A Burton-based founder has developed a new way to support children with anxiety after her own daughter was left unable to leave the house following the Covid lockdowns.
Birmingham businessman and skills champion Safaraz Ali MBE honoured for services to diversity and inclusion in business
A Birmingham businessman born and bred in Alum Rock, B8, has spoken of his pride after recently collecting his MBE, marking a major milestone in a career that has combined enterprise, social impact and a long-standing commitment to skills and opportunity.
Children’s cancer charity gains new corporate partner
An award-winning IT support and cyber security company in the East Midlands has joined forces with a children’s cancer charity.