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Letterbox YOUR NEWS TO THE EDITOR - LETTERBOX@DEVONSHIREMAGAZINE.CO.UK Chris Simpson wins Michelin Star Andrew Brownsword Hotels is celebrating following the announcement that Chris Simpson of Gidleigh Park has been awarded a Michelin star, following the release of the Michelin Guide 2019. Awarded to Chris in person at the prestigious ceremony held on Monday 1 October at the BFI IMAX cinema in Waterloo, the guide inspectors commented that Chris “has made a confident start at this beautiful hotel”. Chris Simpson commented, “I’m absolutely delighted to have been awarded a Michelin star. Whilst in the past I have celebrated many times, leading kitchens to win both one and two stars, this is the first time I’ve been awarded a star for my own kitchen and it is a huge honour. As well as congratulating all the kitchen team, whose dedication and continued efforts have delivered this accolade, I would also like to thank everyone at Gidleigh Park who all play their part in creating a brilliant experience for all of our guests”. Stephanie Hocking, CEO Andrew Brownsword Hotels, comments, “Huge congratulations to Chris and his team on being awarded a Michelin star, which is fantastic recognition for his outstanding cooking. Having been long been aware of Chris’s exceptional talent, we’re delighted he has settled in so well at Gidleigh Park and we look forward to exciting times ahead, as he continues to flourish”. www.gidleigh.co.uk Searegs new facility A training provider that runs commercial maritime training courses has moved in to a brand new, state-ofthe-art facility at Turnchapel Wharf on Plymouth’s waterfront. SeaRegs Training specialise in commercial maritime training including survival and first aid for entry level seafarers right up to Stability, Navigation and Radar for Masters with notable clients including the Port of London Authority, the International Sailing Federation and other maritime institutes around the world. Led by Directors Simon and Vicky Jinks, SeaRegs Training has taken occupancy of a new business unit at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth. The facility includes a modern workshop, classrooms facilities as well as a Transas simulator suite for pilotage and navigation exercises. www.searegs.co.uk Chapter Clothingʼs ongoing success In March this year, Sidmouth based independent boutique Chapter Clothing was taken over by new owner, Eileen Ellis (pictured right). Eileen has since held numerous fashion shows for charity and continues to grow Chapter’s ongoing success. Eileen is keen to raise awareness about Tamar Security celebrating over 30 years One of the South West’s favourite family run security companies, Tamar Security, is celebrating over 30 years in the security industry. Their vast experience in installing and maintaining security systems for domestic, commercial and industrial clients over the past 30 years has led them to be one of the leading providers in the South the importance of shopping local and supporting local high street retailers. “At Chapter, we cater for the discerning shopper who is looking for that something different. We also provide a friendly, personal service to help shoppers find the perfect outfit” says Eileen. www.facebook.com/Chapterclothing/ West. Tamar Security has won sought after accreditation from the National Security Inspectorate as a Gold standard company, and has since gained accreditation in Quality Management Systems to ISO9001:2015. These standards recognise a consistently high level of customer care and service, and not only assure customers of quality fitting and equipment, but are recognised by all leading insurers. Although the company has grown substantially over the years, the quality of customer service remains paramount. Tamar Security’s service engineers, office staff and telephone response team are highly experienced and most have been with the company for many years, including Managing Director Martin Shearer, who started in 2001 as a trainee alarm technician. “We find customers really value continuity of service and that familiar friendly voice on the end of the phone; they also find seeing their regular engineer each time their service is due very reassuring” says Martin. www.tamarsecurity.co.uk Refurb at Quayside A series of extensive improvement and refurbishment works at Quayside Leisure Centre have taken place, marking a major financial investment in improving local leisure facilities. Led by the UK’s leading sports and leisure charity, Fusion Lifestyle, the improvements were designed to significantly modernise the centre, while also improving and enhancing the experience for its members. Improvements have been made across the centre, and just some of the exciting changes which have taken place include a complete refurbishment of the gym, which now includes the latest in new, industry leading fitness equipment– including new cross-trainers, free weights and treadmills. Members can also look forward to taking part in group exercise classes in the centre’s new spin studio, which includes stateof-the-art spin equipment, or in the newly refurbished fitness studio. One of the other biggest new additions is the creation of a new soft play room for young children. www.fusion-lifestyle.com/centres/ quayside-leisure-centre/ hubcast .co.u k What’s on in <strong>Devon</strong> 9
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