Old Blues’ Businesses
This page aims to connect Old Blues who might wish to do business together. Entries are wide-ranging and cover many lightweights, from holiday accomodation through to legal advice.
When you make contact, please state that you are an Old Blue and that you are making contact through the CH Association. Please send us details of successful contacts made.
If you would like to list your business here, please contact us.
The CH Association takes no responsibility for the accuracy of entries made here, nor for any relationships which arise out of information appearing on this site.
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- Bed and Breakfast – see Holiday Accommodation
- Business Continuity – see Disaster Recovery
- Business in Portugal – see Portugal
- Business Relocation Project Management
Martin Whittaker (Middleton B 1951–1959) operates as an Interim Manager specialising in the management of both large and small warehouse and office relocations from conception through to delivery. He has considerable experience in this field and is happy to take assignments on a full-time or part-time basis. For further information please Email Martin Whittaker.
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- Coach Hire & Logistics
Richard Asghar-Sandys (Thornton A 70-75) says that Coach Companions Ltd is a "small company with big company approach", operating two Touring Class Midi-Coaches on Excursions, Day-Trips, Holidays and Coach Hire from their base in London SW20. Consultancy and Transport Management Services are also supplied to other organisations, chauffeur car and coach companies. Email Richard Asghar-Sandys or write to him at Coach Companions Ltd., 25 Beverley Way, London SW20 0AW, Telephone: 0208 942 6622 Fax: 0208 942 6644.
- Computing – see Information Technology
- Conveyancing
Keith Walker (Peele A 64-70) runs his own conveyancing practice in Chard, Somerset but can do any conveyancing in England and Wales. He will be happy to provide a discount to Old Blues for conveyancing for houses, flats, shops, offices, etc.
Email Keith Walker, write to him at: Walker & Co Property Lawyers, 48 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1QA, telephone: 01460 67744 or fax: 01460 66792.
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- Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Solutions: Bryan Hall (Ma A, Col A 1963-1972) is Head of Sales at Assurity Europe based in London E1. Assurity provide Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Solutions which includes Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Services (Workarea, Data Centre, LAN & WAN, Internet & email and dealing desk) and High Availability Services (e.g. Remote back up, Mirrored systems).
Services are available throughout the UK with a special focus on the City and inside the M25. Email Bryan Hall or telephone: 020 7488 3344.
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- Entertainment - Lighting
Matt Holliday Mid A (91-98) is Assistant Hire Manager at White Light Electrics, Entertainment Lighting Hire and sales. White Light has been hiring lighting equipment to the entertainment industry for over thirty years. From the very first production of The Rocky Horror Show in 1971 to the latest blockbuster musicals such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, our products are found on shows of all types and sizes: fringe shows, school plays, amateur productions, West End plays and musicals, touring shows, product launches, exhibitions, events, television and film productions and sometimes even lighting shops!
Contact Matt by email or telephone: 020 8254 4800.
- Entertainment & Travel
Davis Mukasa (Th A, Ma A 1988-1995) runs The Fastbreak Club, a members' Entertainment and Travel Company based in London that he started at the end of 2002. The express aim of the company is to provide a personal bespoke service to the best in entertainment and short break travel, at a moments notice to the highest standards. Our membership service means that our members can call for that elusive restaurant, or theatre show at a moment's notive and well have them booked in, in no time.
Whether it's casual or formal entertainment, we have access to exclusive bars, clubs, theatres, and hotels all over the UK. We have independent contacts all over the UK who give us the very latest on the best local amenities, entertainment and events. We can therefore provide you with much sought after tickets to events such as fashion shows, film premieres, operas, international sporting events or even award ceremonies. We have a full calendar of events available to our members. Our members use us for a number of reasons; from special personal social needs, to business networking opportunities.
Our short break function also means that members have efficient value access to hotels and travel throughout the UK and the immediate continent, with one simple enquiry. We're bespoke, so tell us your needs and we'll tell you how we'll see to them; all within a simple annual membership subscription.
The Fastbreak Club therefore cordially invites Old Blues to one of the monthly sumptuous soirees in Mayfair; at either the Hilton, Park Lane, or The Cavendish, Jermyn Street, for drinks, entertainment and a bite to eat. For more information, please email Davis Mukasa or telephone: 07940 49 46 26/ 020 7 252 5638.
- Events Management
Dominic Carolan (Peele A '81-'87) runs an event management company called Skyline. It organises all types of corporate events from hospitality at Wimbledon and Ascot to conferences for hundreds of people; participation events such as knockouts and dragon boat races as well as large-scale product launches and parties. It has a specialist charity fundraising event division which helps over 950 UK charities to raise over £2M per year. It also organises events for individuals and groups from a single gift voucher for a flying lesson to a wedding reception for hundreds of guests.
Email Dominic Carolan or telephone: 0870 345 2121.
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- Financial Management Consultant
Jan McGinity (a member of Old Blues Rugby Football Club) is a Financial Management Consultant offering a comprehensive and holistic financial service. I specialise in People's Financial, taxation and legal affairs. In essence I look after all aspects of people's money. I am based in Warwick Street, near Picadilly tube station.
Please feel free to email Jan McGinity or telephone: 07970 771621.
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- Golf Equipment
Mark Newson-Smith (LH A and Mid B 1975-1983) has developed the A Frame, "the world's lightest golf bag". It has excellent branding space for companies and we are seeing good demand from companies who wish to give it away at corporate golf days or for Christmas presents.
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- Holiday Accommodation
Simon Gibbs (Ma B, Ma A 1983-90) has a stunning villa for rent in the beautiful Mediterranean harbour village of Kalkan, southwest Turkey. This spacious bougainvillea draped villa is not your typical holiday villa but an airy house in a quiet location. The lush garden is planted with mature fruit trees including olive, lemon, peach and mulberry.
Within five minutes' walk of a shop, pharmacy and health centre. Ten minutes' walk to the village and a very large choice of restaurants. Huge rooftop terrace (possibly the largest privately owned in Kalkan), perfect for sunbathing in the day and enjoying aperitifs in the evening watching the sunset over Kalkan Bay. Wonderful views over Kalkan Bay from all bedrooms on the first floor and roof terrace. Private balconies to both front and rear of two large bedrooms on first floor and to rear of ground floor bedroom.
This house was built as a traditional Turkish family home and is now being sympathetically updated to the highest standard for the 2005 season (final details will be placed on the website). The discerning traveller will find comfort combined with a traditional feel lacking in many "holiday villas". Five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. Small private swimming pool and large terraced areas for dining, relaxing, reading and sunbathing. Sleeps up to 10.
Contact Simon by email, or telephone: 0208 788 9744.
Steve Board (Horsham 77-82) lives in New Zealand and has an accomadation unit on his small farm that is not being utilised. If there are any old blues who are visiting NZ and need somewhere to stay for a small fee, his place is a great place to unwind. It is nestled in a plantation of pine trees about an hour's drive north of Christchurch. It is close to some good tramping, skiing, diving and the thermal resort of Hanmer Springs.
Andy Fryer is offering Beach Cottage, Little Haven, Pembrokeshire for let. Beach cottage is situated in probably one of the most convenient and spectacular locations in Pembrokeshire. This character l8th century cottage is just a few yards from the Beach in the charming and unspoilt fishing village of Little Haven. The beach stretches around the bay to Broad Haven. Providing 3 glorious sandy beaches at low tide. Next door to the cottage is the prestigious and locally famous "Swan Inn" - a delightful cosy inn full of atmosphere and renowned for its excellent cuisine.
All the rooms in the cottage have a spectacular sea view and you can enjoy watching the changing tides and scenery from the comfort of your own front door step. The local shop/café is a few yards away, and in addition to the Swan Inn, Little Haven boast a fine Bistro and two further pubs that also serve food. What more could you want from a holiday?
This is a particularly good location for families with small children as the baby monitor can stretch into the pub next door or on the beach just a few feet away! Others who need a more laid back holiday can relax in the knowledge that once you've arrived in Little Haven you have every ingredient for a fabulous holiday and do not need to trek any further.
For those wanting to explore the joys of Pembrokeshire, you are surrounded by miles of picturesque coastline and National Park – a haven for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts. The view westward takes in the entire sweep of St Brides Bay and the bird island sanctuaries of Skomer and Ramsey. The historic city of St David's with its magnificent cathedral and Bishop's Palace is within 8 miles.
Email Andy Fryer or telephone: 0208 940 4336.
Tony Packwood (La A 49-56) runs the Woodside B&B in East Lothian, Scotland. It is only open from April through to Sept but gets very busy in August - especially during the Edinburgh Festival!
Email Tony Packwood or telephone/fax: +44 (0)1368 862384.
Rosemary Squire (Barrett 3’s 1952-1957) and her husband Sam run the "Hearts-ease" Bed & Breakfast. A lovely older home in the small town of Nanton, which lies between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway # 2, and near the foothills of the Rockies in Alberta, Canada. Nanton is the home of the Lancaster Bomber Air Museum, and several antique stores; it provides golf, swimming and several resteraunts, and close access to the mountains as well as to several Canadiana historical sites such as. The Bar U Ranch; Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump; Dinosaur Park; Fort Macleod. The B&B is about 3 hours by car from the Waterton and Banff International Parks - those trips are beautiful in themselves. Horseriding can be arranged.
Sam builds log furniture and houses, is a Model T car enthusiast, and an ardent fisherman. We have been in the B&B business for many years, we used to run a Country Vacations Business at our ranch in the foothills, before we sold-out and moved to town in 1997.
Email Rosemary Squire or telephone (in Canada) at 1 403 646 5789.
John Cugley (Pe A 1964-1973) welcomes Old Blues to Sithe Mor House, Loch Awe. Accommodation in West Highlands, Scotland located only one and three quarter hours from Glasgow Airport.
John and his wife Patsy make visitors welcome as houseguests being entertained en famille. Sithe Mor House is a Scots Baronial house on the shores of Loch Awe with its own bay beach and jetty. The bedrooms overlooking the grounds and the loch have domed ceilings and amazing frieze plasterwork.
Sithe Mor offers two double rooms or a double and two singles which overlook the grounds and the loch. Furnished with fine art, antiques, Sithe Mor has a one of the most extensive collections of Boat Race and other Rowing memorabilia. John has over 50 prints of CH at Newgate Street too! There is a 15% reduction for all Old Blues!
Contact John by telephone: 01866 833234
David Robinson (Ma B 1955-1961) has a luxuriously spacious four bedroom villa to let near Lagos, Algarve, Portugal. The villa has two double and two twin-bedded rooms with 3 bathrooms (two en-suite), large lounge, dining room, kitchen, private pool and terracing all in about 1/3 acre of landscaped gardens. The villa is set in a quiet elevated rural position, with stunning views over an unspoilt open valley to distant hills, yet within about 5 miles of the historic harbour town of Lagos and the sea. The villa comfortably sleeps 8 and there is a maid service on six days a week. There are three golf courses within easy distance and more a little further afield.
For a brochure and availability, please contact David Robinson by email or telephone 01243 582443.
Martin Whittaker (Mid B 1951-1959) has a villa to let in Costa Brava, Spain. Between Figueres and Gerona. Two miles from the sea and what is said by many to be the best windsurfing beach in Spain. Adjacent to a small marina and famous water-skiing centre. Beside a river with superb views. 5 minutes’ walk to centre of the small town of Sant Pere Pescador. Spacious house. Large lounge and dining room with music centre and satellite TV. Four double bedrooms plus three bathrooms, sleeps 10. Luxury kitchen and breakfast room with gas/electric hob and cooker and dishwasher, separate utility room with washing machine. Fully air-conditioned. Feature spiral staircase and extensive balconies. Set in its own garden with swimming pool and barbecue. Double garage.
- Holidays in Portugal – see Portugal
- Human Resources
Bob Geal (Col A) works for LEARNING partners, a people-development consultancy that believes in people and what they can do. We focus on successfully building the full capability of people so that they can achieve and exceed their goals. We work with you to get the most from what is your most important resource – your people. With over eight years experience as a partnership and with many more years diverse experience held by the partners themselves, LEARNING partners has the right skills to help your people develop the right skills to make your business more successful.
And because LEARNING partners does not have the overheads of a large company, it can help you implement value-for-money, flexible and practical solutions that lead to quick results that help you maximise the return on your investment in your people.
We have created simplicity from a sound understanding of behaviour, from psychological research and from considerable experience in managing people and developing organisations and people.
LEARNING partners will help you to focus on your people.
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- Indexing
Rohan Dale (née Bolton) (1’s, 3’s 1959–1968) is an Accredited Indexer with the Society of Indexers. She indexes biographies and political and current affairs material as well as development studies, Africa and European Union topics and most publications of a general nature.
Contact Rohan.Indexing@googlemail.com.
- Information Technology
Steve Webb (Col A 60-69) runs a group of Interim Programme Directors. His own background is managing large scale business or technology change (including outsourcing) in the financial services lightweight. Steve is also a Director of OpRisk Limited which helps clients manage Operational Risk in the financial markets, particularly in response to the Basle II Accord.
Email Steve Webb or telephone: 07949 563942.
Steven Cox LB 67-74 runs an Independent Information Security Consultancy. We provide consultancy on all aspects on information security from inception through implementation to ongoing reviews. We concentrate on providing practical and workable solutions to ensure that the business gains the maximum benefits from a secure information system. Particular consultancies cover threat and risk assesments, policies and procedures, security architecture, product review and recommendations and security reviews at the organisation, department or project level.
Email Steven Cox or telephone: 07958 723342.
Peter Hunter (Third XV Captain of Old Blues Rugby Football Club) has just started a new company, Artemis3 Ltd, based in Kingston-Upon Thames, Surrey. Artemis3 specialises in providing fully managed Internet Firewall systems and Virtual Private Networking expertise. In sort, keeping your company and client data secure, and the right side of the Data Protection Act (1998).
Call Peter now for your FREE Company IT System Penetration Test! Tel: 0208 4080620. They also do some really cool PC desktop systems too!
Ashley Whiting (Ma A, Ma B 1981-1987) and Neven Juretic run Juretic Media Ltd, a small but perfectly formed web and multimedia agency offering many differing online and offline interactive solutions for small to medium sized businesses, including B2C E-Commerce, B2B e-Commerce, web hosting, CD Rom production, online marketing, search engine placement and web promotions. Established in 2001 our client roster includes Meridian TV, Dulux and IPC Publications. We are currently able to offer a 10% discount on projects for Old Blues.
Please email Ashley Whiting or email Neven Juretic for further information.
Louise Barr (Col B 89-96) runs Frog Box Design, a small graphic design and web development consultancy based in Birmingham, UK. We provide cost-effective graphic design and accessible web development solutions to a wide range of individuals and companies all over the UK and beyond. We believe accessible web design should be a matter of course, not a luxury, so all our sites are built from the ground up to be compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), and are validated to WAI and W3C standards. This ensures that your site is cost effective from the outset rather than having to have accessible features bolted on at a later date.
Email Louise Barr or telephone: 0845 838 5465 for more information.
- IT Support Services
Bryan Hall (1963-1972) is Head of Sales at Man Bytes Dog Ltd which provides Fully Managed IT Support Services from its base in London’s West End. We currently support about 40 clients which range in size from 4 users to 65 users. We manage the entire network and ensure systems have the latest software patches (after we have tested them), are protected from viruses and spamming, and that all data is backed up to our secure data centre at Telehouse Metro. We then take tapes off site to another secure site so in the event of a disaster we can be sure of getting your data restored and get your business recovered in the shortest possible time.
With over 50% of small to medium sized businesses suffering disruption from virus attacks last year (Source HP survey) we can help you avoid those interruptions and ensure you concentrate all your efforts on your core business. We also offer Comprehensive Hosted Exchange services and more and more clients are enjoying the benefits of this over POP3 mail.
Email Bryan Hall or call 07939 204648 if you would like to see whether we can help your business.
- IT Recruitment – Recruitment
- International Management Consultancy
Brian Walling (Ma A 1953-60) is a Certified Management Consultant and independent international business advisor, based in central London.
- (i) I assist companies and organisations with international marketing development. I have several industry and geographic focuses, the latter including Continental Europe, Middle East and SE Asia.
- (ii) I provide small and medium sized organisations with some unique business management tools and systems developed from my international career experience in large blue chip companies. I can also assist with securing funding.
- (iii) I undertake a variety of special projects for corporate management relating to international business where a special, urgent, independent or confidential review is needed.
Email Brian Walling or telephone: 020 7231 3873. Mobile: 07788 786 308. Fax: 020 7231 3873 Address: Brian Walling International, 50 Queen of Denmark Court, Finland Street, Rotherhithe, London SE16 7TB
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- Legal Advice
Simon Gibbs (Maine 83-90) is a partner at Gibbs Wyatt Stone, a specialist costs drafting business. The business tackles excessive third party legal costs claims, in addition to offering a traditional bill drafting service. Its clients are mainly defendant solicitors and insurers, with a focus on high value/complex claims. However, they would always be happy to assist any Old Blues concerned about the size of a legal bill they are facing.
Email Simon Gibbs, write to him at: Gibbs Wyatt Stone, 37 Belgrade Road, London, N16 8DH, telephone: 020-7096-0937 or fax: 020-7096-0954.
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- Management Consultancy – see International Management Consultancy, Financial Management Consultancy and Information Technology
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- Property, real-estate
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Charles Baugh (Col B 47-54) owns and manages an international real estate agency offering a wide range of overseas property and land. Whilst specializing in Brazil, Vila Branca Property & Leisure also covers Portugal, California, Florida, Mozambique and is planning further expansion to other locations in the near future. The company’s overseas associates were selected not only for their expertise and integrity but also for their ability to provide clients with a truly personal before and after-sales service.
A recent addition to the company’s portfolio is a competitive range of holiday accommodation and travel services.Website: www.villabranca.com e-Mail: c.baugh@ntlworld.com Telephone: +44-(0)1932-701-752
- Portugal
Mark Harding (LHB, Th A 73-80) is the Editor of the Portugal Travel Guide and is currently living and working in Lisbon.
Please email Mark Harding if you need any help or assistance planning your holiday or business trip in Portugal.
- Printing
Ian Forward (Pe A 55–62) Business Name: Goldprint [Note: retired from Army in 1992 and started Goldprint]
Address : Snowdon House, Gold Street, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2LX
Tel/Fax : 01963 363930 Email : ian.forward@tiscali.co.uk
Provider of : Letterheads : Invoices (incl. NCR sets) : Business Cards (incl. plastic) : Fliers : Booklets : CVs : Personal & Wedding Stationery : Laminating : (A4 full colour work available, with some limitations)
Artwork & Design done in-house. Can accept pdf files via Email. No VAT (not registered). 10% Discount for Old Blues.
Fast turnround : Despatch at Royal Mail cost.
- Publishing – see Indexing
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- Recruitment
Miranda Reid (Maguire, 2's, Ba B, LHB 84-91) is Associate Director of the online jobboard MultilingualVacancies.com, which advertises language jobs on behalf of companies, recruitment agencies, etc.
She would be more than happy to put together a competitive package for Old Blues looking to advertise their language jobs – contact her directly on 020 7659 2573.
David Farnfield works for Code IT Recruitment Ltd which specialises in the recruitment of both contract and permanent IT personnel.
Email David Farnfield or contact him on 020 8692 7740.
- Restaurant
Jon Bell runs Danish Gourmet which opened its first Odin’s “Danish Sausage Experience” in Woking in 2005. Odin was effectively god of gods and I’m sure he will look kindly upon you for promoting a sausage venue in his name. We can be found in the Food Court, Peacocks Shopping Centre, Woking (UK). The Food Court is open 09.30 to 18.00 every day. If I’m not around when you visit us then I’d still obviously be keen to receive your comments and opinions. Our second unit may be found on Victoria Station.
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- Web Design – see Information Technology
- Wine
Keith Walker (Pe A 64-70) has just started a new business with a couple of friends importing and selling wine (and some Russian vodka) both wholesale and retail. He writes:
The retail operation will mostly be via the internet and we have a test site at www.worldofwine.com. The company is World of Wine Limited and at the moment we have wines from Portugal, the South of France and shortly from Italy as well. Our range will be ever expanding but we will be concentrating on niche vineyards in Europe and especially Portugal and France and Italy. In addition we have exclusive distribution rights for part of the UK for Sputnik Vodka. Old Blues will, I am sure, like to avail themselves of good quality wine unavailable elsewhere – you saw it here first!!
I can be contacted at 48 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QA (01460 67744) although when we are in our new warehouse and office complex in Ilminster the contact details will change.