Over 200 people attended the black tie event at Pittville Pump Rooms, including the Mayor of Cheltenham, Barbara Driver. Organisers held a raffle for a selection of prizes and the money raised was donated to The Mayor's Charities (The National Star College, St Vincent's and St George's and Cheltenham YMCA). During this social event guests were entertained with a live band, dancing and a pianist plus a speech from the author herself. The new book aims to help readers to be happier, healthier and more positive in life. The theory is that people have the opportunity ...

The British School, one of India's best school known for its high quality education based on the National Curriculum of England, IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme is delighted to be hosting the ISTA middle school festival for the third time from November 25th to 27th 2011. The International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) is an internationally recognised organisation that runs festivals for young people across the globe. The British School will be welcoming students from Hong Kong, Dhaka and Delhi to take part in the three day festival hosted at the school. International ...

Halfpricesoft.com (http://www.halfpricesoft.com), the small business software provider, released new edition of ezCheckPrinting check writing software and allows multiple users to access the same check printing database. This new feature eliminates the worry of duplicate check numbers and other banking errors that can be caused by overlapping data if checks are printed from separate installations. Known for affordability and ease-of-use, ezCheckPrinting software from Halfpricesoft is highly popular with small to mid-sized corporations, government agencies, non-profits ...

The Edwina Hart Minister of Business, enterprise & Assembly member of Gower, Huw Irranca Davies MP and Gulf Fuel PLC CEO Shazad Chohan were amongst a number of high profile guest speakers at a new event which took place in Blaengarw, Wales. Shazad Chohan has an extensive property portfolio with The Better Homes London and he is also the CEO of Gulf Fuels PLC who offered his expertise in mentoring and looking at ways in which large corporate companies can potentially invest in Welsh businesses. During the speech Mr.Chohan assured his full support for this excellent ...

Angela Constance MSP, Fergus Ewing (Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism) and Alyn Smith (MEP) will visit Flexiant, leading UK cloud software specialists on Monday 21 November 2011. The ministers will tour Flexiant's headquarters and recently completed datacentre in Livingston. They will also hear more about Flexiant's important role in three EU projects, valued in total at 20 million euros. The projects are part of the EU's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) for research and technological development. FP7 bundles together all research-related EU initiatives ...

Akhvlediani Audit Consulting has joined Russell Bedford International as the accounting network's first correspondent in the Republic of Georgia. The practice was founded in 2005 by Zviad Akhvlediani, an economist, lawyer and certified auditor. Originally established under the name Complex Inter Service, the firm adopted its current name in 2008. According to a published league table, Akhvlediani today holds 14th place among auditing firms in Georgia. It addition to the founder/director, its senior management team includes three deputy directors. The practice ...

MSC Cruises is offering its UK Facebook fans a unique opportunity to set sail with culinary maestro Antony Worrall Thompson. One of the UK's most popular and successful chefs, Antony will be giving a series of demonstrations on board MSC Splendida next February. To celebrate, MSC Cruises is launching a competition on its UK Facebook page which will give one lucky person plus partner the chance to join Antony on board, not only for the demonstration but for an amazing seven night cruise around the Mediterranean. They will also get the chance to send back reports to ...

topseos.com, the independent authority on search vendors, has released their list of the best content distribution companies for the month of November 2011. Social Media Science has achieved the title of the best content distribution company in an evaluation of companies providing content delivery services to a variety of channels. Social Media Science offers an online content distribution service which distributes content through various leading social networks using automation techniques. This service assists with achieving higher SERPs through organic search, local ...

Gate2Shop is pleased to announce that Tanki Online, the popular Massively Multiplayer Online Action Game is now using its global ecommerce platform to handle online payments. Developed using the ground breaking Alternativa3D Flash 3d graphics engine and AlternativaCore server platform, Tanki Online required a secure e-commerce solution for global payment coverage - with the ability to expand payment options in future. Says Roman Epishin, Chief Marketing Officer of AlternativaPlatform, which develops and publishes Tanki Online: "It became increasingly clear ...

The other nominees in this category were P&O, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Thomson. These are the only travel industry awards entirely nominated and voted for by UK travel retailers, and are designed to acknowledge star performers in the travel industry. The awards are sponsored jointly by Selling Long Haul, Selling Short Breaks and Selling Cruising magazines, and online training provider, Travel Uni. Nathan Philpot, the new Sales & Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said: 'This is a great honour, and we are especially delighted ...

Company rebranding is a difficult decision to make especially when it entails changing the look of the logo. Last month, Solarpanelsinfo.co.uk recently unveiled their new logo and header to give it a modern look yet retains the company's persona and appeal. Officials of the best solar panels information site say that the refreshed logo symbolises the new and exciting direction the company will undertake. The company's brand evolution also signals the steady growth and progress they are experiencing over the past few months. The logo redesign is the first for Solarpanelsinfo.co.uk ...

At Family Chiropractic of Athens (http://www.ChiropractorAthens.com), Dr. Barry Hitchcock uses various natural approaches to treat a range of maladies, including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, disc problems, chronic headaches and sciatica. Dr. Hitchcock, whose practice is located in Athens, GA, works closely with his patients to define what is causing their problems and his use of numerous holistic methods is unique. Athens, GA, October 25, 2011—Dr. Barry Hitchcock, whose chiropractic office is in Athens, GA ( http://www.ChiropractorAthens.com), brings a holistic approach ...

Tsarfin Computing Ltd, a leading provider of network diagnostic and monitoring solutions, today announces the availability of NetGong 7.7, the company's flagship product in the network monitoring software market. NetGong is a sophisticated network monitoring tool that allows network administrators, webmasters, and Internet service providers to monitor any networked device on the Internet, corporate intranet, or TCP/IP LAN and receive alerts immediately via audible alarm, message, e-mail, or third-party software when a connection fails. "NetGong is an extremely ...

The growth experienced by Samsung Africa has been nothing short of phenomenal. The statistic which represents this best is the sharp surge in the number of employees. In just one year, staff numbers have doubled to over 1,000, which includes 650 full time workers, field representatives and marketers. "It comes as a result of the growth and progressive steps we have taken - being committed to the whole of Africa," states George Ferreira, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Samsung Africa. The region's head office is situated in Sandton, Johannesburg, with the ...

Villa Crop Protection provides a comprehensive range of high quality, cost-effective crop protection solutions, adding value and creating wealth for all stakeholders while satisfying the Southern African farmers' need for sustainable crop production. Villa Crop Protection's business model is based on "doing things differently" when it comes to product development formulation development, packaging and labelling. Schreuder explains that over the last few years, emphasis has been on improving the quality of its portfolio of products rather than chasing market ...

EWC Express was incorporated in December 1989 by Vernon Rawstorne and his two brothers-in-law, Ken Rohan and Jorge Rebelo. Now an established and highly respected leader in the logistics industry in Southern Africa, the company had far more humble beginnings, operating originally from a single garage. During the two decades that followed, the company has grown from strength to strength and has gone through several changes, the most recent being in October 2010 when Imperial Holdings purchased 80 percent of the company. EWC CEO Vernon Rawstorne says it is moving more ...

Elemental Minerals Limited's major project is its 93 percent owned Sintoukola Potash Project. The Sintoukola Potash project is situated in a geological environment commonly known as the Congo Basin which stretches from Gabon to Angola on the western seaboard of Africa. Exploration activities by a French exploration company (FRCP) in the 1960s and 70s identified several Sylvinite and Caranallite prospects in the area, which are contained within a 1,436 sq km exploration license held by Sintoukola Potash SA. "The Republic of Congo has a very successful track ...

APL was founded in 2009 by Kriba Naiken who has a wealth of experience in the freight industry, having spent more than 20 years working for major international and multinational logistics companies. He remains the Managing Director of the company today. Naiken believes one of APL's defining characteristics is the fact it is a Broad Based Black Economic Empowered (BBBEE) woman-owned organisation. "South Africa is a new democracy and the logistics environment is often construed as a very male dominated area," he says. "It is one thing to be a female dominated ...

Kuala Lumpur visitors will be able to celebrate the new year in style on December 31st by attending the 2012 Countdown Concert Party at Sunway Lagoon.   Taking place at the popular theme park's Surf Beach venue, the event will bring together top acts from the international music scene to help visitors ring in 2012 from 19:00 local time onwards.   Among the headlining stars will be Rania, one of Korea's most popular girl groups, while Ella from Taiwanese girl band phenomenon SHE will also be putting in an appearance.   They will be complemented by various Malaysian ...

Thailand is playing host to a wide array of shows, performances and cultural experiences in the coming weeks as part of the Hua Hin Fringe Festival.   The event is organised by the Office of Contemporary Arts and Culture at the Thai Ministry of Culture and commenced on November 12th 2011, running through until February 25th 2012.   Held at the Vic Hua Hin venue under the auspices of artistic director Khun Patravadi Mejudhon, the festival brings together artists and performers from across Thailand and other parts of the world.   The programme will take in performances ...

Bali visitors can ring in the new year in style on December 31st by attending the fun-filled New Year's Eve Retro and Survival party.   Returning to the Bali Dynasty hotel once again by popular demand, the unique party concept sees revellers separated into teams in order to take part in a number of entertaining challenges over the course of the evening.   Each person will be handed a team colour as they walk through the door, allowing them to dispense with the formalities and work together with their teammates to emerge victorious.   The evening begins at the Sunset ...

Indie rock band The Twang are set to perform in their home city of Birmingham next month, closing out a busy year with a Christmas gig.   The group have released two albums since forming in 2001, including their first studio collection Love It When I Feel Like This, which reached number three in the UK album charts.   Due to unveil their third album in early 2012, the band can be seen at Birmingham's O2 Academy on Tuesday December 20th.   The forthcoming LP is currently untitled, although the group did release a new single entitled Paradise as a free download earlier ...

Halloween may have passed for another year but there are still potential frights to be had for those in Cumbria next month, with The Exorcism being shown at the Theatre by the Lake.   Based on a 1972 ghost story written by Don Taylor, this rendition is presented by the Keswick Theatre Club and is only suitable for those aged over 16.   The performance sees two couples meeting up in a remote country cottage to enjoy some festive cheer, but their presence causes a series of bizarre and spooky events to occur.   Known for its chilling climax, the play also looks to explore ...

Fans of Bryan Ferry could be in for a treat next month as the iconic singer will be performing two concerts in London.   The former frontman of Roxy Music is due to play the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Wednesday December 14th and Thursday December 15th as part of his 2011 Olympia Tour, which will also see him perform in Berlin.   Ferry, who received a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours this year for his contributions to music, has had three number one albums and numerous top ten hits throughout his career.   His biggest songs include Slave to Love on the Boys and ...

Women-owned businesses in the US number more than 10 million firms and employ more than 13 million workers, generating nearly $2 trillion in sales. These are some of the numbers detailing the strength of women-owned businesses. But there are challenges as well. And next week a quartet of women Long Island business leaders will detail and discuss the unique challenges women face in the workplace as well as how women-owned businesses in America are a strong economic engine. This special Executive Breakfast event will be hosted by HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business ...