LOCAL CARE HOME RESIDENTS TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Upton Bay care home in Poole were treated to an exciting live streaming tour and talk about Dartmoor Zoological Society, hosted by Education and Research Manager, Francesca Canale-Dow.

Created in the 1960’s as a private exotic animal collection, the Zoo fell into disrepair and was threatened with closure in 2006. Along came Benjamin Mee, who with his family bought the site and set about creating the Zoo as it is today.  In 2014, the Mee family kindly donated Dartmoor Zoological Park to Dartmoor Zoological Society (DZS).  The charity is responsible for the care of the animal collection as well as conservation, breeding and research projects.

Francesca’s tour explained about life at Dartmoor Zoo so residents could find out what it is like to work in such a demanding yet rewarding world.  The talk focused on the Zoo’s beautiful tigers, Dragan and Alisha.  Although not related, Dragan and Alisha were both born in 2014 and were hand reared together in Tierpark Zoo in Berlin, they came to Dartmoor Zoo in June 2016 at the age of 18 months.

Residents were able to see the tigers being trained and ask the trainers questions about how they go about looking after them, their daily routines and breeding programme, what they like to eat and do and what happens if they get ill and need care.

Francesca says: “We really enjoyed being able to show the Barchester residents some of the fantastic animals we have at Dartmoor Zoo, we are very proud of the work our brilliant teams do here.  We were just so happy to be able to share our passion for wildlife conservation and answer all the residents’ questions.”

Lucy Tomlinson, Resident Experience Manager for Barchester Healthcare, commented: “We have been using technology to keep our residents and patients connected with their loved ones as well as offer live streaming events, entertainment and activities throughout the pandemic.  We are excited to work with our amazing partners like Dartmoor Zoo to bring a wide range of different experiences into our homes for all to enjoy, particularly as this talk provided such a lovely opportunity to see the animals and learn all about them.

“Our varied life enrichment programme keeps residents active and socially connected, providing a daily choice of engaging physical, mental and spiritual activities tailored to residents’ interests and abilities,” Lucy added.

General Manager, Mevin Sohorye, said: “Our residents are fascinated by animals and so we were delighted to be able to watch the tigers being trained and to get to know their personalities.  It was brilliant to be able to ask Francesca and the team questions about their experiences of working with the animals.”

We’re making our homes as safe as possible and will ensure that all new residents and staff are vaccinated before moving in or working in our homes.  Please do give us a call on 01202 679529 if you are looking for care or need any further help.        

Upton Bay is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Upton Bay provides residential care, respite care, and specialist Dementia care services.

Prestige Award for Digital Marketing Company

A FAMILY owned digital media company based out of Market Street in Launceston, has been presented with a Prestige Award.

The South West England Prestige Award highlights work undertaken by Pulman’s Digital Media throughout 2020/21.

The award, which was collected by local IT employee Duncan Williams, acknowledges Pulman’s ongoing digital development and commitment to offering increased value to local South West businesses by using social media and mobile applications to assist marketing.

Duncan, who is a former pupil of Launceston College, said: “During the recent lockdowns, Pulman’s has been able to focus on winning some high profile clients who have requested digital solutions that have gone on to help fund regional South West social media services at a reduced rate. This is good news when so many local businesses are struggling to get back on their feet after a difficult 16 months of trading restrictions.

“Back in the day, Launceston College pioneered early CSE Computer Studies courses which I remember attending, even though the computer systems were very basic. Little did our generation know at the time how important computers and digital technology would become.”

The impressive list of clients who have now been provided with digital marketing services out of Launceston includes the English cricket team, the ‘The Barmy Army’ (the English cricket fans), West Ham United, and Hayle-based PPE supplier Exhibit One Clothing.

Duncan added: “We have even installed not-for-profit online platforms for church services who were keen to continue reaching congregations during a period of time where churches were forced to close and delivery of their printed materials had ceased. Digital technology can actually be a force for good when people feel isolated. Zoom has become a communication phenomenon.”

Duncan Williams collected the award on behalf of Pulman’s Digital Media, a family owned digital media company based out of Market Street in Launceston

Pulman's Wins Again!

 

Pulman's Weekly News has now been awarded Best Local News Publication –  West Country in the  2021 Global Business Awards hosted by Corp Today Magazine.

Pulman's Weekly News & Advertiser Series was put forward to Corp Today’s dedicated team of in-house researchers who have handpicked each of their 2021 award winners. This proven approach ensures that they award on merit, and not popularity, and recognise the very best in the business.

Michael Banks, MD of Pulman's Weekly News, said; “To be acknowledged as Best Local News Publication for the entire region is a further feather in the cap, especially in these uncertain times.  Our news coverage has now evolved to provide both video and online reporting, and I am delighted the team have won such a prestigious award in such a wide-reaching area. Included in this new area are neighbouring towns within Dorset, who benefit greatly from their own bespoke PR brands, such as Experience Lyme Regis.

“The effort put in by our team and in particular past developmental guidance from digital media entrepreneur Duncan Williams, drawing upon parallel success with Reach Plc and InYourArea projects, as well our own individual feature writers, contributors and staff, all represents a collective belief we all share in the future of hyperlocal media. I am proud that we have been awarded such a significant prize in difficult times which highlights the quality of our work on behalf of the West Country communities and small business advertisers we serve.”

Corp Today Magazine who claim readers consisting of 138,000 ‘C’ Level professional, VPs, Consultants, VCs, Managers and advisors, will announce the award winners in all categories shortly.