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£10 OFFANY CARICATURE WITH THIS VOUCHERAmazingChristmasGift Idea!Use code xmas10 at checkoutwww.billandbenthecartoonmen.comDarlingtonBusiness ReviewDarlington businesses are always keen to help each otherout. This month, Recognition PR clients Darlington BuildingSociety and Latimer Hinks Solicitors told us how they hadworked with local firms.Darlington Building Society has played a key role in enablingan ambitious business woman to buy her own dental practice.Anitha Bangura acquired ownership of the Springs DentalPractice based in Darlington after Darlington Building Societyprovided the Commercial Mortgage needed to purchase thebuilding on Yarm Road.Anitha qualified as a dentist in India in 2001 and moved tothe UK in 2002. She gained valuable skills and experienceworking in management roles in both NHS and privatepractices before taking the plunge and buying her ownsurgery.Anitha Bangaru owner of Springs Dental Studio said: “Iwould like to thank Darlington Building Society for providingme with the commercial mortgage which enabled meto purchase the dental practice, Springs Dental Studio inDarlington.“I am grateful for the professional assistance from theCommercial Manager Phil Taylor. I was very pleased with thecourteous, knowledgeable and expedient service I receivedfrom Phil and appreciate the promptness, kindness andbusiness knowledge that he showed.“I would recommend Darlington Building Society to anyonewithout any reservation and thank them so much for whatreally feels like a personal service and making my dreamcome to reality”Phil Taylor, Commercial Manager at Darlington BuildingSociety said: “It was a real pleasure to work with Anitha andhelp make her long-held ambition to own her own dentalpractice become a reality.”Anitha Bangaruowner of SpringsDental Studiowith CommercialManager ofDarlingtonBuilding SocietyPhil TaylorNew owner of Aldersons Butchers Nigel Alderson with AdamWood of Latimer Hinks SolicitorsMeanwhile, Latimer Hinks Solicitors, one of Darlington andCounty Durham’s longest established law firms, has assistedon a deal which has seen the owner of a longstanding familybutchers pass the reins on to his son.W. Alderson & Son, which is based in Cockerton and is inits third generation, previously traded as a family partnershipbetween Derek Alderson and his son, Nigel.Following Derek’s retirement after 52 years in the business,which his father, Wilf, started in 1934, Nigel is now the newowner. Nigel has more than 24 years’ experience, havingworked in the business since 1990.Adam Wood, property lawyer at Latimer Hinks Solicitors,completed the amendments to the shop’s lease so that it isnow in the sole name of Nigel Alderson.Nigel said: “I am delighted that the leasing arrangements havebeen completed. It has been a pleasure to work alongside myfather, who has passed on his wealth of knowledge to me, andI am grateful to our loyal customers who have helped thebusiness continue to grow.“Adam has acted on my behalf previously and his knowledgeand professionalism ensured a smooth process, in what is anexciting time for the business.”Adam Wood said: “Having known and worked with Nigelbefore, I was delighted to assist with such a significant changeto the business. With a loyal customer base and reliableworkforce, it is no wonder that Alderson’s has performed sowell over the years.”by Caroline WalkerTeam Leader,Consumer & Healthcare TeamRecognition PRwww.recognitionpr.co.ukValid until 20th December 2014 01325 363436pr@recognitionpr.co.uk