For the materials handling professional

I am regularly asked to write feature articles for eureka, the online magazine for the materials handling professional. Below you will find introductions and links to some of my work. I would also encourage you to have a look at the magazine itself: http://eurekapub.eu/   Safe by design and culture No matter how successful a … Continue reading →

Avoiding an adder bite

The subject of adders and their bites is one that comes up regularly each year, so I thought I’d jot down a bit of advice and have it ready for the next time. First of all, let’s get the danger from adder bites into perspective. Many people are bitten by adders in the UK – … Continue reading →

KING (Kernow Independent Networking Group)

A Cornish business networking group that gets results… Wouldn’t it be fantastic if warm business prospects could be handed to your company on a plate? That’s exactly what happens at KING. Each member looks for opportunities to refer each other’s services and products to potential customers. As a member of KING, everyone in the group … Continue reading →

The Citroën HY Van

Few vehicles can match the production lifespan or the enduring popularity of the Citroën HY Van. This long success and continuing interest owes much to the HY’s personality but also to a package of design and technology which still works simply and beautifully. Introduced in 1947, it played an import role in the rebuilding of … Continue reading →

Press release: A sharper focus

By giving free rein to young talent, a Cornish business is now enjoying the benefits of a much clearer focus and direction for its development. STEVENS, The Cornish Slate Company, recently took up an offer from Unlocking Potential to engage two graduates on short-term projects: one to write a marketing plan and the other to … Continue reading →

Portfolio update

Just thought I’d give links to a few of my more recent pieces of copywriting work. Progress Engineering website http://www.progressengineering.co.uk/index.php PEL specialises in bespoke machining and fabrication. Utileyes website http://www.utileyes.co.uk/ Takes away all the hassle of managing utilities for businesses and households. eureka (the magazine for the materials handling professional) http://www.eurekapub.eu/issue-20/health-and-safety Article on dangerous incidents in the … Continue reading →

Press release: Cornwall Wildlife Trust announces new Chairman

For the first time this century, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has entered a new year without its charismatic Chairman Howard Curnow as head of the board of Trustees. Howard has chosen to step down after 13 years in the post, although he will continue to play an active role as a Trustee.  A familiar figure at … Continue reading →

Press release: The sweet scent of profit

Guernsey-based CheapSmells, one of the first companies to try out the innovative Duotherm double-sided label print system from Forms Plus, is predicting an annual saving of £20,000 on printing alone, based on its performance over the last few months. As its name suggests, CheapSmells is a supplier of perfume and other fragrant products at discount … Continue reading →

Press release: A Robin’s Song

The work of Children’s Hospice South West, with its mission to make the most of short and precious lives, is to benefit from what is believed to be the region’s largest ever wildlife art exhibition and auction. The major auction on 3rd November is part of A Robin’s Song – an appeal set up by … Continue reading →

Press release: Grassroots Hero

Prince William has presented a Football Association award to Will Hoskings of Goonhavern in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the game. Will was one of 150 volunteers in England – and the only one from Cornwall – selected to receive the special Grassroots Heroes honour in celebration of the FA’s 150th anniversary. Ever since … Continue reading →