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Mayflex Forms a Distribution Agreement with Dahua

Dahua Technology Video Surveillance

September 2016, Mayflex the distributor of Converged IP Solutions has formed a distribution agreement with Dahua. Dahua Technology is a world-leading video surveillance solution provider and their solutions are designed to be scalable and modular to provide flexible configuration options.

Dahua are a recognised brand in the security marketplace and their product portfolio includes: Advanced Video Surveillance Equipment and Software, Access Control Hardware and Software, Intrusion Hardware and Intelligent Building Management Systems. Dahua’s products are widely used in many fields, such as banking, public security, energy infrastructure, telecommunication,

intelligent-building and intelligent-transportation.

Gary Harmer, Director of Sales, Electronic Security commented, “I am delighted to welcome Dahua on board with Mayflex. Incorporating this brand into our existing security product portfolio will introduce us to a host of new customer opportunities”.

Gary continued, “New customers to Mayflex can be assured of a first rate, knowledgeable team of sales and technical personnel. Partners will be provided with dedicated account management and the support needed to ensure the correct solution is specified and delivered on a project by project basis. I am confident that the Dahua range will become a staple part of the range and look forward to working with all parties involved.”

Jennifer Ma, Account Manager for Dahua Technology UK, said: “The Mayflex route to market for IP surveillance equipment is a fantastic channel for Dahua, and customers know that any products supported by Mayflex will not only be fit for purpose, but are also best-of-breed. An alignment of this kind is an ideal opportunity for both parties to work with a new set of installers and system integrators we hadn’t previously.”

The range of Dahua products will be widely available to purchase from Mayflex on Monday 26th September 2016. Visit www.mayflex.com for further details

FIVE to Headline Glasgow Charity Event

Band members Ritchie, Scott and Sean

On Friday 16 September popular 1990s boy band Five will be the headline act at the Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation Black & Red Ball in Glasgow. The Glasgow Radisson Blu Hotel (http://bit.ly/288MNrD) will play host to the milestone event on which will see the charity reach its £500,000 donation mark.

The boy band rose to fame in 1997 with their debut single“Slam Dunk (Da Funk)” which claimed the number 10 spot in the UK singles chart before becoming the NBA’s theme tune. They later went on to release tracks such as “If Ya Getting Down”, “Everybody Get Up” and “Keep On Movin’” which have become some of the most recognisable tunes from the era.

The group have sold 1.6 million albums, 2 million singles in the UK and 20 million singles worldwide. They have also received 18 awards including Best Pop Act (BRIT Awards, 2000), MTV Select Award (MTV Europe Music, 1998), Best Newcomer (Silver Clef, 2000) and Best Music Act on a Reality TV Show (National Reality TV Awards, 2013).

In 2001 the boy band went their separate ways but have since regrouped to perform multiple tours in the UK and Australia. In 2014 Five supported McBusted for four shows on their tour. The band, now consisting of original members Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon, continue to tour and perform together. Five regularly appear at charity events to help raise money for good causes and raise awareness.

Speaking ahead of the event Five said, “We are incredibly privileged to be invited to perform at the Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation annual ball, especially at an important celebratory milestone.

“Lauren’s parents have been spectacular in creating this wonderful event to raise awareness of vasculitis and we are excited to be part of the great work they have achieved.”

The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation was created by Grant and Adrienne Currie following the death of their 15-year old daughter and only child Lauren in 2010. Lauren had suffered from Wegener’s granulomatosis, a variant of the auto-immune disease vasculitis.

Lauren’s condition was only diagnosed in the final hours of her life and her parents realised that, with earlier diagnosis, her life could have been saved.

Lauren’s father Grant Currie said, “This is a very special year for us as this September would have been Lauren’s twenty-first birthday. Lauren adored popular music and we are extremely thankful to have such an acclaimed and popular band perform at our Black & Red Vasculitis ball. We want to raise the profile of vasculitis on an international level within the medical community and the general public. By encouraging earlier diagnosis, it will reduce cases of severe organ damage and save lives.”

Vasculitis is the inflammation of blood vessels. When blood vessels are inflamed they reduce blood flow to tissues and organs. Any blood vessel can become inflamed and can affect any part of the body. Due to this there are numerous types of vasculitis each with different symptoms. The cause of vasculitis is usually unknown but it can sometimes develop from a previous infection. It is an uncommon illness and can affect people of all ages.

Early diagnosis is important in effective medical care for vasculitis. The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation has awarded £62,000 of funding to the University of Aberdeen to support a PHD project on vasculitis.

The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation is one of only two vasculitis-specific charities operating in the UK. It is happy to collaborate with other relevant charities that support the fight against vasculitis, including those in the US.

X Factor’s 2010 runner up Nicholas McDonald and Glasgow Academy Musical and Theatre Arts (GAMTA)will also be performing. The Black & Red Ball will include a spectacular auction with lots including a three-day luxury superyacht charter, a guitar signed by Texas, a boot signed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and a Coca-Cola mountain bike.

Tickets for the ball are priced at £65 for a single ticket, £650 for a table of ten and £780 for a table of twelve. Included with the ticket or table booking is a drinks reception, three course meal, wine, entertainment and entry into a raffle.

The Black & Red Ball has been held annually in Glasgow since 2011 and has helped to contribute to the overall fundraising of £500,000 for the charity. The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation has produced a video explaining the condition, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W94a0KLa1vQ.

Charity patron Dr Hilary Jones can be seen talking about the Foundation’s work here:http://www.thelaurencurrietwilightfoundation.org/patrons.htm…

Links

Five Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/5iveofficial/

Five Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/Official5ive

The Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation: http://www.thelaurencurrietwilightfoundation.org/

Lauren Currie Twilight Foundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/LCTFoundation

Glasgow Radisson Blu Hotel: http://bit.ly/288MNrD

Ritchie Neville: https://twitter.com/ritchieneville

Scott Robinson: https://twitter.com/scottlarock5

Sean Conlon: https://twitter.com/SeanConlonMusic

Shayne Ward: http://shaynewardofficial.com/

University of Aberdeen: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/

Nicholas McDonald: http://nicholasmcdonald.co.uk/

GAMTA: http://www.gamta.org.uk/home/

Comedy series Divorce, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, debuts Oct. 9

SARAH JESSICA PARKER RETURNS TO HBO IN THE NEW COMEDY SERIES DIVORCE, DEBUTING OCT. 9

 

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Thomas Haden Church, Molly Shannon, Talia Balsam,

Tracy Letts, Sterling Jerins And Charlie Kilgore Also Star

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Created by Sharon Horgan; Paul Simms, Sarah Jessica Parker,

Sharon Horgan, Alison Benson And Aaron Kaplan Executive Produce

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After more than a decade of marriage and two children, Frances has suddenly begun to reassess her life and her strained relationship with her husband. But she soon discovers that making a clean break and a fresh start is harder than she thought.

Serving as an executive producer, Sarah Jessica Parker (Emmy® and Golden Globe winner for HBO’s “Sex and the City”) stars as Frances in the comedy series DIVORCE, which begins its ten-episode season SUNDAY, OCT. 9 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Thomas Haden Church (Oscar® nominee for “Sideways”) stars as Robert, Frances’ husband, who is struggling to cope with their marriage falling apart.

Set in Westchester County, NY, DIVORCE is created by Sharon Horgan (“Catastrophe”), with Paul Simms (HBO’s “Girls”) serving as a showrunner on the series. Paul Simms, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sharon Horgan, Alison Benson and Aaron Kaplan executive produce.

DIVORCE also stars Molly Shannon (Emmy® nominee for HBO’s “Enlightened” and “Saturday Night Live”) as Diane, Frances’ high-strung friend, who has a successful husband, a beautiful house and no children; Talia Balsam (“Mad Men”) as Dallas, Frances’ close friend, who has been both widowed and divorced; Tracy Letts (“Homeland”) as Nick, Diane’s husband; Sterling Jerins (“World War Z”) as Lila, Frances’ and Robert’s daughter; and Charlie Kilgore (“Moonrise Kingdom”) as Tom, their son.

The story of a very, very long divorce, the show follows Frances and Robert as they grapple with the fallout from their failing marriage, not just for themselves, but also for their children and friends, ranging from awkward public encounters to difficult private therapy sessions.

October’s episodes:

Episode #1: “Pilot”

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 9 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)

Other HBO playdates: Oct. 9 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 10 (12:30 a.m.), 11 (12:30 a.m.), 12 (12:30 a.m.), 13 (10:05 p.m.) and 15 (1:45 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Oct. 10 (9:00 p.m.), 12 (11:35 p.m.), 13 (8:00 p.m.) and 30 (4:30 p.m.)

Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Robert (Thomas Haden Church) — a middle-aged couple in the suburbs of New York City — try to figure out if their marriage is worth saving after a shocking event at their friend Diane’s (Molly Shannon) 50th birthday party makes them take a hard look at their own lives.

Written by Sharon Horgan; directed by Jesse Peretz.

 

Episode #2: “Next Day”

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 16 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates: Oct. 16 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 18 (12:15 a.m.), 19 (midnight), 20 (10:05 p.m.), 21 (9:30 p.m.) and 22 (4:30 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Oct. 17 (9:00 p.m.), 19 (1:45 a.m.), 20 (8:00 p.m.) and 30 (5:00 p.m.)

Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) rushes to intercept Robert (Thomas Haden Church) before he tells the kids that she’s divorcing him. Everyone gathers at the hospital to support Diane (Molly Shannon) as she waits for news on Nick’s (Tracy Letts) condition. In the midst of the chaos, Frances considers finally signing a lease to open her long-planned art gallery.

Written by Sharon Horgan & Paul Simms; directed by Jesse Peretz.

 

Episode #3: “Counseling”

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 23 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates: Oct. 23 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.), 26 (1:35 a.m.), 27 (10:15 p.m.) and 29 (2:45 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Oct. 24 (9:00 p.m.), 26 (11:30 p.m.), 27 (8:00 p.m.) and 30 (5:30 p.m.)

Robert (Thomas Haden Church) and Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) attend couples therapy in an effort to see if their marriage is salvageable. Frances gets advice from Dallas (Talia Balsam), while Robert vents at work. At home, tensions mount as Frances and Robert try to maintain a facade of normalcy for the children. Frances arrives at an epiphany.

Written by Sharon Horgan & Paul Simms; directed by Jesse Peretz.

 

Episode #4: “Mediation”

Debut date: SUNDAY, OCT. 30 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)

Other HBO playdate: Oct. 30 (1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m.) and Nov. 2 (2:30 a.m.), 3 (10:00 p.m.) and 5 (9:50 p.m.)

HBO2 playdate: Oct. 31 (9:00 p.m.)

In hopes of keeping their split amicable, Frances (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Robert (Thomas Haden Church) meet with a mediator. Frances confides in a co-worker, and Robert gets surprising financial news.

Written by Patricia Breen; directed by Ben Taylor.

 

The series will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and affiliate portals.

DIVORCE was created by Sharon Horgan, with Paul Simms serving as a showrunner; executive produced by Paul Simms, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sharon Horgan, Alison Benson and Aaron Kaplan.

Comedy series Insecure, starring Issa Rae, debuts Oct. 9

COMEDY SERIES INSECURE, CREATED BY AND STARRING ISSA RAE, DEBUTS OCT. 9, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO

Modern-day black women are usually portrayed as strong, confident and “flawless.” But Issa and Molly are definitely not “killing it.” These best friends must deal with their own real-life flaws as they attempt to navigate different worlds and cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences.

Created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, the comedy series INSECURE launches its eight-episode season SUNDAY, OCT. 9 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Rae stars as Issa and Yvonne Orji stars as Molly on the show, which explores the black female experience in an unclichéd and authentic way.

Over the course of the season, Issa attempts to figure out what she wants out of life and how to take control of it, while fumbling her way through this journey. Molly, a corporate attorney who appears to have everything together professionally, struggles inside as she looks for external ways to fix her life.

Meanwhile, Issa’s boyfriend, Lawrence (Jay Ellis), who has fallen victim to complacency, works to get his own act together. Frieda (Lisa Joyce), Issa’s overeager white co-worker, whose enthusiasm is both annoying and endearing, is at the crux of Issa’s racial frustrations at work.

Shot in and around South Los Angeles, INSECURE incorporates the music of both indie and established artists of color, and touches on a variety of social and racial issues that relate to the contemporary black experience.

October’s episodes:

Episode #1: “Insecure as F**k”

Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 9 (10:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)

Other HBO playdates: Oct. 9 (12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m.), 11 (midnight), 12 (3:05 a.m.), 13 (10:45 p.m.) and 15 (10:05 p.m., 2:20 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Oct. 10 (9:30 p.m.), 12 (8:30 p.m.) and 14 (8:00 p.m.)

In the wake of her 29th birthday, Issa Dee (Issa Rae) reconsiders her dead-end relationship with Lawrence (Jay Ellis), her live-in boyfriend. Meanwhile, Issa’s best friend, Molly (Yvonne Orji), mourns her singledom and the state of her “lady parts.” Later, Issa uses an open-mic night as an excuse to reconnect with an ex.

Written by Issa Rae & Larry Wilmore; directed by Melina Matsoukas.

 

Episode #2: “Messy as F**k”

Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 16 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates: Oct. 16 (12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m.), 17 (12:45 a.m.), 18 (11:45 p.m.), 20 (10:30 p.m.), 21 (3:15 a.m.) and 22 (4:00 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Oct. 17 (9:30 p.m.), 19 (8:30 p.m.) and 21 (8:00 p.m.)

After the unexpected events of the previous night, Issa (Issa Rae) tries to decide what to do about Lawrence (Jay Ellis), while sticking to her plan to embrace a bolder side of herself. Molly (Yvonne Orji) treats herself to a “fancy day” and goes on a promising date. Lawrence gets advice from an unexpected source.

Written by Issa Rae; directed by Cecile Emeke.

 

Episode #3: “Racist as F**k”

Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 23 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates: Oct. 23 (12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m.), 25 (11:00 p.m.), 27 (10:45 p.m.) and 29 (12:40 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Oct. 24 (9:30 p.m.), 26 (8:30 p.m.) and 29 (8:00 p.m.)

Issa (Issa Rae) and Lawrence (Jay Ellis) try to move past their issues at home, as she deals with her colleagues’ doubts and he gets a reality check from a head hunter. Molly (Yvonne Orji)introduces Jared (Langston Kerman) to her friends, and later struggles to give words of wisdom to a new summer associate at work.

Written by Dayna Lynne North; directed by Melina Matsoukas.

 

Episode #4: “Thirsty as F**k”

Debut: SUNDAY, OCT. 30 (10:30-11:00 p.m.)

Other HBO playdates: Oct. 30 (12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m.) and Nov. 1 (11:30 p.m.), 3 (10:30 p.m.) and 5 (1:50 a.m.)

HBO2 playdate: Oct. 31 (9:30 p.m.)

Although things are better than ever with Lawrence (Jay Ellis), Issa (Issa Rae) turns to Daniel (Y’lan Noel) for help during Career Day. Molly (Yvonne Orji) finds herself in a tough position when a partner asks her to give Rasheeda (Gail Bean) a talking-to. Facing disappointment at his new job, Lawrence bonds with a surprising confidante.

Written by Laura Kittrell; directed by Kevin Bray.

 

The series will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and affiliate portals.

Issa Rae wrote the New York Times bestseller “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl,” which was published in 2015. Her web content has garnered more than 25 million views and over 200,000 subscribers on YouTube. In addition to making the Forbes 30 Under 30 list twice and winning the 2012 Shorty Award for Best Web Show for her hit series “Awkward Black Girl,” she has worked on web content for Pharrell Williams, Tracey Edmonds and numerous others.

INSECURE was created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore; executive produced by Issa Rae, Prentice Penny, Melina Matsoukas, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry. Larry Wilmore serves as a consultant.

International Popstars DNCE And Nicole Scherzinger Amongst Performers To Take To The SSE Arena, Wembley Stage For Rays Of Sunshine Children’s Charity On Monday 24th October 2016

Nicole Scherzinger, Joel, Ella & Murad

Also performing will be Fleur East, X Factor reigning winner Louisa Johnson and rock pop band Lawson. The evening will also see a very special performance from Nicole Scherzinger singing a unique song with the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Choir, a group of brave and inspiring seriously ill children. Other acts are to be announced.

The event will be hosted by Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity www.raysofsunshine.org.uk which grants wishes to seriously ill children across the UK.

The concert is sponsored by SSE as part of a new two-year partnership between SSE and Rays of Sunshine that will see the charity event take place at The SSE Arena Wembley in 2016 and 2017. SSE’s support of the event will enable the charity to offer 2,000 complimentary tickets to seriously ill children, who have previously had wishes granted.

Tickets go on general sale from 9am on Monday 12th September 2016. Tickets from £25 plus booking fees. SSE Reward customers can purchase tickets for this show in the exclusive pre-sale from Friday 9th September, in advance of general release viawww.ssereward.com. You must get your gas, electricity, phone, broadband or boiler breakdown cover from SSE to become a member.

Nicole, who will be performing with the Rays of Sunshine Choir, was inspired to be a part of the event after meeting eight-year-old wish child Ella, from Lancashire, who is currently living with Renal Failure. Ella, who had her wish granted to sing ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ to Simon Cowell by the charity, will be taking to the stage alongside 15 other brave and inspiring seriously ill children.

Nicole Scherzinger commented:

“I am super excited to perform at the Rays of Sunshine Concert at The SSE Arena, Wembley in October. Seeing Ella’s beautiful smile again brightened up my day and it was an absolute pleasure to meet Murad and Joel too, they’re all such brave and inspiring children.

“I can’t wait to take to the stage and help Rays of Sunshine brighten the lives of many more brave and deserving children. This concert is such a unique event, with over a thousand seriously ill children in the audience, that it’s an absolute honour to be a part of it. It’s going to be a fantastic show.”

Jane Sharpe, CEO of Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity, added:

“The concert is going to be a magical event which will enable us to provide a night of distraction and entertainment to thousands of brave and deserving children. We are so grateful to SSE, The SSE Arena, Wembley and all our amazing performers for making this incredible night possible.”

Colin Banks, Head of Sponsorship at SSE, said:

“At SSE we are committed to making a difference and are extremely proud to be supporting Rays of Sunshine and to be giving thousands of children the opportunity to come and see some of their musical heroes at The SSE Arena, Wembley for the very first time.

“The work that Rays of Sunshine do in brightening up the lives of seriously ill children across the UK is just fantastic and we are honoured to be able play our part by giving these incredibly brave kids, a fantastic day out at what promises to be an incredible show”.

SSE has been the title sponsor of The SSE Arena, Wembley since June 2014. The utility company is also title sponsor of The SSE Hydro (Glasgow), The SSE Arena, Belfast and The SSE Swalec, Wales.

SSE customers get access to a number of entertainment benefits through SSE REWARD including advance ticket access, upgrades to SSE lounges and unique money can’t buy opportunities.

For more details visit www.ssereward.com. For more information about Rays of Sunshine or to apply for a wish visit www.raysofsunshine.org.uk.

HBO News. Bill Simmons’ lineup for tomorrow night

ANY GIVEN WEDNESDAY WITH BILL SIMMONS, WEEKLY TALK SHOW SPANNING POP CULTURE AND SPORTS, CONTINUES WITH A NEW EPISODE SEPT. 7, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO; THIS WEEK’S GUESTS INCLUDE JAY GLAZER, DEMAURICE SMITH AND MALCOLM GLADWELL

ANY GIVEN WEDNESDAY WITH BILL SIMMONS, a weekly talk show hosted by one of the most influential figures in contemporary sports media, continues its 20-show season WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 7 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT), followed by other new episodes subsequent Wednesdays at the same time, exclusively on HBO. Joining Simmons to talk about the upcoming NFL season, this week’s guests include NFL columnist Jay Glazer, DeMaurice Smith, executive director, NFL Players Association, and journalist Malcolm Gladwell.

Other HBO playdates: Sept. 8 (10:00 a.m., 11:30 p.m.), 9 (9:30 a.m., 11:05 p.m.) and 11 (11:45 a.m.)

HBO2 playdates: Sept. 7 (11:00 p.m.), 8 (1:30 p.m.), 10 (10:45 a.m.), 12 (1:35 a.m.) and 13 (11:00 p.m.)

ANY GIVEN WEDNESDAY WITH BILL SIMMONS is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO and HBO On Demand, as well as other affiliate portals.

Spanning pop culture and touching on everything from sports and entertainment to arts and technology, the show features intimate conversations with compelling guests, as well as field segments and Simmons’ signature commentary on current events.

The show is part of a major exclusive multi-year, multi-platform agreement with HBO that was announced in 2015. Making HBO Simmons’ exclusive television home, the deal provides for a comprehensive partnership on a variety of platforms between the network and Simmons, the founding editor of Grantland.com and the creator of the content site The Ringer.

ANY GIVEN WEDNESDAY WITH BILL SIMMONS is executive produced by Bill Simmons, Eric Weinberger and Stuart Miller.

As the cricket season draws to a close, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) can report a surge in popularity for guests seeking a full day of luxury hospitality at Lord’s during a Test Match in 2016. In the Home of Cricket’s most iconic venues – the Captains’

Lord’s Pavilion

As the cricket season draws to a close, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) can report a surge in popularity for guests seeking a full day of luxury hospitality at Lord’s during a Test Match in 2016.

In the Home of Cricket’s most iconic venues – the Captains’ Lounge and Marylebone Suite – hospitality packages which included a hearty breakfast, sumptuous four-course lunch and luxury afternoon tea, sold out quickly for the first three days of the England v Sri Lanka and England v Pakistan Investec Test Matches.

Private Boxes with the best views of the action for up to 18 guests also sold out fast for the same days.

MCC revealed a sharp increase in revenue for its 2016 Sri Lanka Test Match hospitality packages compared with 2014 when the team last played England at Lord’s.

Revenues for hospitality were up by nearly 30% over the same period in 2014 whilst private box sale revenues were up by a healthy 60%.

Nick Kenton, MCC Head of Sales, Meetings & Events and Hospitality, said: “2016 has been a fantastic year for enjoying a day of cricket whilst experiencing the very best food, drink and hospitality that Lord’s has to offer.

“This year’s sales figures show that hospitality packages at Lord’s were in huge demand and continue to be a key part of the summer sporting calendar.”

Lord’s also expects high demand for its new hospitality packages, to be released this autumn for 2017 matches. These include England v South Africa from 6th to 10th July and England v West Indies from 7th to 11th September. Packages for the England v Ireland Royal London One-Day International on 7th May 2017 are also expected to sell out in record time.

Details of all hospitality options at Lord’s can be found on its website

Red Evolution To Move Into mi-HUB

mi-HUB

Web developers and those in the lead generation business are sometimes accused of not reading the platforms they have created. This is certainly not the case for business owner David Robinson from Red Evolution. Not only did he developShare My Office, but he spotted a new co-working space called mi-HUB in Whitechapel, London set up by Rafael dos Santos.

mi-HUB is located in Batty Street near Aldgate East Underground Station and provides the necessary training to migrants to run a successful company as well as offering an exciting Migrant Business Accelerator programme, giving migrants the best start.

Rafael dos Santos was born in 1981 and is a Brazilian-British multi-award winning entrepreneur who has lived in London since 2002. In 2015 Rafael decided to support migrant entrepreneurs in their quest to start and grow their businesses.

Founder of mi-HUB, entrepreneur Rafael dos Santos said: “I am absolutely delighted! It makes me smile that our first new tenant who has responded to our marketing drive lives in Scotland.”

David Robinson, who lives in Aboyne, North East Scotland, is looking to expand his business. He chose mi-HUB because he is a fairly new entrant into the London market and believes it would be good to enjoy the journey with like-minded people.

Red Evolution has a flexible package with the new business hub of which different team members will be able to use the facilities. Their ideal clients are businesses who are confused about the web and believe that they could do more with it.

Lead generation expert, David Robinson explains, “We’re pretty diverse for a small business. The revenue comes from helping other businesses generate leads from their website. However, we also develop our own projects.”

The web developers at Red Evolution created sites such as Share My Office, the platform on which Red Evolution and mi-HUB were introduced, and Alertise, a strategic planning Software as a Service (SaaS) product.

The business works with a large IT support company and a car finance business in London. Red Evolution currently services a wide range of clients including an exhibition stand specialist, an environmental charity and a professional broadcasting organisation.

David Robinson’s advice to small business owners is to outsource non-core activities for example, having a good accountant. He describes this as, “Things that will consume your time and especially things you’re not likely to be good at”.

Useful Links:

Red Evolution: https://www.redevolution.com/

David Robinson: https://www.redevolution.com/our-people/dave-robinson/

mi-HUB: http://www.mi-hub.com/

Rafael dos Santos: http://www.rafaeldossantos.com/

Find your way in Hi-Tec Navigator

Navigator Technical Advert

Hi-Tec introduces the Navigator – intelligent walking shoes that help you explore the sights and sounds of urban destinations without staring at a map or your phone.

Hi-Tec have joined forces with leading electronics company Lechal®, to launch a truly innovative waterproof walking shoe that offers the ultimate in hands free navigation. Haptic technology vibrating pods in the insole of the shoe work by communicating via a smartphone navigation app through Bluetooth®. After entering your destination in the app on your phone, the shoes guide you through the streets with directional left and right foot vibrating pods, without the need for GPS signal. The app’s user-friendly interface not only navigates but offers various fitness-based features, from custom workouts to setting fitness goals.

The Navigator walking shoes are built for comfort and performance. Features also include a fully waterproof and breathable membrane, i-shield hydrophobic and stain repellent upper protection and premium Michelin® supreme traction and grip outsoles.

The ultimate urban waterproof walking shoes with Bluetooth® guidance, helping you find your way in true comfort!

Hi-Tec Navigator SRP £230.00

Available now in UK men’s sizes only 6-13’s inc. ½’s

Watch the Navigator video here https://youtu.be/oNnu_lL117A

Back to the future: Philips Lighting launches two new ranges of luminaries inspired by classical and retro design, with a modern LED twist

New Vintage Surrey pendant

• LED makeover remasters 1950’s iconic lamp designs inspired by Dutch design legend Louis Kalff

• New Philips Smart Volume range uses light and shadow to create art throughout the room

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Philips Lighting (Euronext Amsterdam ticker: LIGHT), a global leader in lighting, today announced the launch in Europe of a range of striking Philips New Vintage lamps and Philips Smart Volume pendants. The Philips New Vintage range, which uses metallic materials, includes a remastered classic desk lamp inspired by a Louis Kalff, Dutch design guru, original from 1957, meeting the demand for retro designs in the home. In contrast, the new Philips Smart Volume range of pendants elegantly juxtapose light and shade. All luminaries use high-quality, LED light bulbs.

Pierre-Yves Panis, head of design, Philips Lighting, comments: “As the leader in LED and home lighting design we appreciate that it’s not just the quality of light that is important, but also the way light is experienced and the choices we make about materials and form. We have designed each range with a distinctive personality and light effect, so you can choose the one which speaks to your imagination, whether it is the Louis Kalff mid-century classic remade, the Surrey range with an industrial edge, or the Smart Volume that creates a bold play of light and shadow.”

Vintage design reimagined

Louis Kalff, a Dutch architect, joined Philips in 1925 and worked to transform the branding and advertising of the company from what he deemed to be old-fashioned, to a contemporary vibrant brand. Moving from graphic design to product design, Kalff started developing lighting, resulting in some of the most iconic silhouettes and shapes ever produced by Philips. Today’s launch of the Philips Beauvais table lamp, within the Philips New Vintage range, has been inspired by the 1957 original Kalff ‘Z’ lamp and has been brought up to date with an LED light bulb.

A retro twist with the Philips New Vintage range

Continuing the theme for retro and nostalgia, the Philips New Vintage lamps range includes the ‘Surrey’ pendant. Incorporating a metallic finish, in black and copper, the ‘Surrey’ suits an industrial style kitchen, and would hang over a dinner table, providing a talking point with friends at your next party.

The Philips Smart Volume pendants

Perfect for those looking to make a bold statement in their home, the Philips Smart Volume pendants range is a collection of stunning center pieces designed for contemporary living. Constructed with sculpted, high-quality materials which delicately interconnect, the pendants are designed for maximum impact whether turned on or off. When illuminated, the lamps’ unique shape, create a stunning display of light and shadow, transforming any room into an art space.

Also, the Philips Smart Volume pendants are designed with functionality in mind and are delivered in a flat pack. The pendants slot together with ease in just a few minutes, ready to provide beautiful light in any room.

All Philips lamps use Philips LED light bulbs, with some of the lamps already integrated, delivering high-quality, uniform light that reflects colors naturally. They have been developed expertly to provide the same light quality throughout their lifetime. Lasting for over 15 years, they save more than 80% on energy versus traditional, incandescent light bulbs.1

The new Philips lamps are available from September 2016, with Philips New Vintage ‘Surrey’ pendants priced from €59. The Philips Beauvais table lamp starts, comes with an integrated LED light bulb and starts from €149. The Philips Smart Volume pendants range is priced from €59-€179.