http://www.montagecomms.com/ MontageComms.com - Newsletters and Press Releases en-us http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/connexions_west_of_england_launches_new_online_resource.html Thousands of young people in the West of England who have been taking exams this summer will have even more support at hand after the launch today of a new Connexions West of England website. 2008-07-22 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/connexions_west_of_england_launches_new_online_resource.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/plymouth_catches_wave_of_lottery_funding.html A Plymouth-based group supporting children with learning disabilities will receive a £8,296 Awards for All grant to teach them to surf. The group is one of three in Plymouth and 69 in the South West celebrating grants totalling £459,386 in the latest round of awards. 2008-07-21 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/plymouth_catches_wave_of_lottery_funding.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/white_labelled_user_generated_content_platform_visitor_review_excites_interest_at_travel_distribution_summit.html A white-labelled user generated content platform developed by online video specialists Digital Visitor attracted huge interest at the Travel Distribution Summit in London. 2008-07-15 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/white_labelled_user_generated_content_platform_visitor_review_excites_interest_at_travel_distribution_summit.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lottery_grants_leave_south_west_groups_walking_on_air.html A celebration of the Bristol Aircraft Corporation’ s 100th anniversary, a chance for children with learning disabilities to go surfing in Plymouth, and a mobile food shop in Exeter are among the projects set to benefit from grants in the Lottery’s Awards for All programme, announced today. A total of £459,386 is being distributed to 69 groups across the South West in the latest round of awards. 2008-07-15 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lottery_grants_leave_south_west_groups_walking_on_air.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/need_help_to_get_twittering_pr__news_industry_logs_on_to_new_networking_website.html A new social networking website has been launched in the West of England to improve contacts within the PR and news media industry. Matt Anderson 2008-07-01 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/need_help_to_get_twittering_pr__news_industry_logs_on_to_new_networking_website.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/gnodal_secures_funding_from_yfm_group_to_scaleup_development_of_data_centre_technology.html Bristol-based Gnodal, which is developing a revolutionary technology for use in high performance data centres, has secured finance from the YFM Group managed South West Ventures Fund. 2008-07-01 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/gnodal_secures_funding_from_yfm_group_to_scaleup_development_of_data_centre_technology.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/eflow_set_for_growth_following_investment_from_south_west_ventures_fund.html A Wells based company which develops software for the banking and financial industry has secured £330,000 from the YFM Group managed South West Ventures Fund. 2008-06-13 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/eflow_set_for_growth_following_investment_from_south_west_ventures_fund.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/onetouch_splenda_benecol_and_tesco_team_up_for_diabetes_week_to_promote_healthy_living.html To mark Diabetes week in Bristol (7-14 June) Johnson " Johnson has teamed up with Bristol’s biggest Tesco store to run a healthy living campaign, showing how you can become ‘A Better You’. 2008-06-11 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/onetouch_splenda_benecol_and_tesco_team_up_for_diabetes_week_to_promote_healthy_living.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/all_that_jazz___devon_music_lovers_play_on_thanks_to_lottery_grant.html Devon music lovers can take part in jazz and funk workshops and attend a special concert for free with the help of an Awards for All grant of £9,050. The project is one of six to receive funding in Devon. Hannah Roberts 2008-06-03 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/all_that_jazz___devon_music_lovers_play_on_thanks_to_lottery_grant.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/safer_seas_in_cornwall_with_a_lottery_grant.html The future of a vital Cornwall coast watch station is secure after the project received a Lottery Awards for All boost of £3,455. The award is one of two grants in Cornwall and 69 in the South West totalling £457,114. Hannah Roberts 2008-05-23 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/safer_seas_in_cornwall_with_a_lottery_grant.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/mmic_solutions_secures_27m_a_round_funding.html MMIC Solutions Ltd, the Ledbury, UK based supplier of innovative module and subsystem solutions for commercial millimetre wave applications has secured a further £2.7M in A Round funding. Hannah Roberts 2008-05-16 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/mmic_solutions_secures_27m_a_round_funding.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lifes_a_beach_for_south_west_with_lottery_grants_.html Safeguarding the future of a coast watch initiative in Cornwall, workshops in jazz and funk music in Devon and a series of lectures staged by a photographic society in Bristol are among the projects set to benefit from grants from the Lottery’s Awards for All programme, announced today. 2008-05-16 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lifes_a_beach_for_south_west_with_lottery_grants_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/plymouth_newlyweds_celebrate_with_lotto_win.html A recently-married Plymouth couple are looking forward to a lifetime of happiness without a financial ‘hitch’, after the date of their big day helped them to win big – a £1,477,059 share of the Lotto jackpot on Saturday 10 May 2008. 2008-05-13 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/plymouth_newlyweds_celebrate_with_lotto_win.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/unclaimed_lotto_prize_in_bristol__.html A Lotto prize worth £210,663 is yet to be claimed in the Bristol area 2008-05-12 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/unclaimed_lotto_prize_in_bristol__.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bryant_homes_calderpeel_architects_and_prestoplan.html When Bryant Homes decided to press ahead with the construction of ten, six-storey apartment blocks on the banks of the River Mersey in Runcorn, leading UK timber frame manufacturer and designer Prestoplan was appointed as the timber frame supplier. 2008-05-07 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bryant_homes_calderpeel_architects_and_prestoplan.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_hosts_opencoffee_club_for_bristol_entrepreneurs_and_start_ups.html OpenCoffee Club, the global networking phenomenon for entrepreneurs and start-ups, has arrived in Bristol. 2008-05-06 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_hosts_opencoffee_club_for_bristol_entrepreneurs_and_start_ups.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/award_winning_scheme_to_provide_a_secure_postal_service_for_baths_homeless_population_launches_at_starbucks.html An award-winning scheme that allows Bath’s homeless people to receive their mail from a single point has been launched at Old Bond Street Starbucks coffee house. 2008-05-01 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/award_winning_scheme_to_provide_a_secure_postal_service_for_baths_homeless_population_launches_at_starbucks.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bard_strikes_back_in_south_hams_with_lottery_award.html Totnes will be treated to a Shakespeare festival produced by a Hollywood scriptwriter with the help of an Awards for All grant of £1,000. The project is one of three grants in South Hams and 84 in the South West totalling £514,166, in the latest round of awards. 2008-04-28 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bard_strikes_back_in_south_hams_with_lottery_award.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/yfm_group__swarraton_partners_co_lead_2_million_investment_in_micrima_to_develop_new_imaging_technology_for_breast_screening.html Bristol-based Micrima, which is developing radio wave technology to improve detection of breast cancer, has secured £2 million of investment from a syndicate of co-investors led by YFM Group and Swarraton Partners. 2008-04-22 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/yfm_group__swarraton_partners_co_lead_2_million_investment_in_micrima_to_develop_new_imaging_technology_for_breast_screening.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/press_call_innovation_to_enterprise___research_partnerships_and_finance_in_lifesciences_and_healthcare.html Innovation to Enterprise - Research, partnerships and finance for business growth in Lifesciences and Healthcare event 2008-04-21 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/press_call_innovation_to_enterprise___research_partnerships_and_finance_in_lifesciences_and_healthcare.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/plymouth_vets_to_meet_the_queen_with_lottery_funding.html Plymouth veterans will meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace thanks to an Awards for All grant of £3,760. It was one of five grants in Plymouth and 84 in the South West totalling £514,166, in the latest round of awards. 2008-04-21 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/plymouth_vets_to_meet_the_queen_with_lottery_funding.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cms_supatrak_set_for_growth_following_investment_from_south_west_ventures_fund.html A Swindon company which provides vehicle/asset tracking and mobile workforce solutions has secured £300,000 in second round funding from the South West Ventures Fund. 2008-04-15 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cms_supatrak_set_for_growth_following_investment_from_south_west_ventures_fund.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lottery_dives_in_with_funds_for_north_devon_lifesavers.html A scheme to train adults and children surf life saving skills is forging ahead thanks to an Awards for All scheme grant of £5,100. The project is one of three grants in North Devon and 84 in the South West totalling £514,166, in the latest round of awards. 2008-04-14 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lottery_dives_in_with_funds_for_north_devon_lifesavers.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/palace_beckons_for_south_west_after_lottery_funding.html An audience with the Queen for Plymouth veterans, a Shakespeare festival produced by a Hollywood scriptwriter in South Hams and a training programme for surf life savers in North Devon are among the projects set to benefit from grants from the Lottery’s Awards for All programme, announced today. 2008-04-07 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/palace_beckons_for_south_west_after_lottery_funding.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/digital_visitor_turns_its_cameras_on_national_trust_industrial_heritage_site.html Online video marketing company Digital Visitor has completed its first project for the National Trust. 2008-04-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/digital_visitor_turns_its_cameras_on_national_trust_industrial_heritage_site.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/euromillions_prize_goes_unclaimed_.html Camelot Group plc, operator of The National Lottery, today announced that the staggering £6,989,367.40 prize from the EuroMillions draw on Friday 28 September 2007 remained unclaimed more than 180 days after the draw took place. 2008-03-27 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/euromillions_prize_goes_unclaimed_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/the_hunt_is_on_for_69m_easter_nest_egg.html An ‘egg-citing’ EuroMillions prize of £6,989,367.40 has yet to be claimed in the County of Devon and National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-changing prize. 2008-03-20 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/the_hunt_is_on_for_69m_easter_nest_egg.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/engineer_clicks_on_to_high_voltage_lotto_win_.html Going online for the first time to play Lotto proved a positive move for a local electrical engineer who landed the £2,855,067 Lotto jackpot on Wednesday 12 March 2008. 2008-03-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/engineer_clicks_on_to_high_voltage_lotto_win_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cornwall_primary_school_gets_green_fingers_with_lottery_award.html A scheme to construct a science-based learning garden at St Mark’s VCCE Primary School has been given the green light with the help of a £9,450 grant from Awards for All. 2008-03-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cornwall_primary_school_gets_green_fingers_with_lottery_award.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/south_west_reap_rich_awards_for_community_celebrations.html A mediaeval fayre bringing together the local Hilmarton community, a learning garden in North Cornwall and the Royal British Legion commemorative day are just three of 82 projects in the region sharing grants worth £536,878 in the latest round of the Lottery’s Awards for All programme announced today. 2008-03-10 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/south_west_reap_rich_awards_for_community_celebrations.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/a_fair_trade_coffee_break.html Starbucks in Bristol celebrates commitment to ethical purchasing. 2008-02-22 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/a_fair_trade_coffee_break.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lotto_helps_bristol_celebrate_twinning_success.html Bristol is marking 20 years of twinning success with Tbilisi in a year of celebrations after receiving a £10,000 lottery grant. The project is one of six in Bristol and 64 in the South West to share £450,211 in the latest round of the Lottery’s Awards for All programme, announced today. 2008-02-20 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lotto_helps_bristol_celebrate_twinning_success.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lottery_grant_commemorates_wiltshires_wwii_history.html A three-day event marking the role of the Kennet Valley and Salisbury Plain area in WWII is to take place in May with the help of a lottery grant of £9,985. The project is one of four in the Wiltshire area and 64 in the South West to share £450,211 in the latest round of the Lottery’s Awards for All programme announced today. 2008-02-17 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lottery_grant_commemorates_wiltshires_wwii_history.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_helps_bristols_children_embrace_literacy_with_record_book_collection.html Starbucks is celebrating yet another successful chapter of its Bookdrive, a programme run in partnership with the National Literacy Trust to promote literacy in young people. The coffee houses in Bristol have collected more books than ever for children – a record 1798 – smashing the target of 525. 2008-02-15 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_helps_bristols_children_embrace_literacy_with_record_book_collection.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_adds_extra_shot_of_coffee_expertise_in_wales_and_bristol.html 2008-02-14 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_adds_extra_shot_of_coffee_expertise_in_wales_and_bristol.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/atlas_genetics_secures_2m_to_develop_sub_30_minute_test_for_infectious_diseases.html South West Ventures Fund and Finance South West Growth Fund have led a £2.1m further funding round in the Bath-based company, Atlas Genetics, which is developing a ‘point of care’ molecular diagnostic platform that gives clinicians results in less than 30 minutes from taking the patient sample. 2008-02-14 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/atlas_genetics_secures_2m_to_develop_sub_30_minute_test_for_infectious_diseases.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/holding_coffee_in_high_esteem.html Starbucks is inviting its customers to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February – 9th March) by enjoying its Fair Trade certified coffee, Café Estima Blend™. 2008-02-12 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/holding_coffee_in_high_esteem.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cops_create_an_arresting_sight_for_westhams_125th_anniversary.html 2008-02-12 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cops_create_an_arresting_sight_for_westhams_125th_anniversary.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/provision_communications_secures_venture_capital_funding_for_a_bright_future_in_wireless_video.html Bristol-based ProVision Communications, which specialises in digital wireless video technology, has secured £750,000 in venture capital funding from the YFM Group-managed South West Venture Fund, Finance South West Growth Fund and NESTA Investments. 2008-02-01 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/provision_communications_secures_venture_capital_funding_for_a_bright_future_in_wireless_video.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/metal_worker_gets_minted_after_lotto_win.html A metal worker from Plymouth has minted himself a fortune after matching five numbers and the bonus ball and scooping £76,812 in the Lotto draw. 2008-01-28 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/metal_worker_gets_minted_after_lotto_win.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lotto_win_locks_away_the_january_blues.html A 22-strong syndicate of Prisoner Custody Officers from Exeter have the New Year banged to rights after winning £70,092 on Lotto, by matching five numbers plus the bonus ball on Saturday 5 January 2008. Sophie Burrows 2008-01-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lotto_win_locks_away_the_january_blues.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_based_public_relations_firm___montage_marks_new_year_with_high_profile_appointment_and_move_to_new_offices_in_bristol.html Fast-growing Bristol agency Montage Communications has appointed one of the South West of England’s best known PR practitioners, Kevin Coughlan, as Account Director based at the company’s new offices in Queen’s Road, Clifton. Matt Anderson 2008-01-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_based_public_relations_firm___montage_marks_new_year_with_high_profile_appointment_and_move_to_new_offices_in_bristol.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/mirifice_secures_second_round_venture_capital_funding.html The YFM Group managed South West Ventures Fund has confirmed a further investment of £410,000 in Mirifice Ltd, the Bath-based Digital TV and Broadcast software and consulting company which developed the innovative MirimonTM, the unique monitoring solution for Digital TV networks. Hannah Roberts 2008-01-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/mirifice_secures_second_round_venture_capital_funding.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_raises_smiles_for_local_schools_in_truro.html Starbucks celebrates the official opening of its new coffee house in Truro today Friday 21 November 2007 and has already been forging close links with local community groups. 2007-12-21 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_raises_smiles_for_local_schools_in_truro.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_starbucks_fundraises_for_marie_curie_cancer_care.html Marie Curie Cancer Care is receiving a boost to its fundraising activities this Christmas thanks to the efforts of Starbucks partners (what Starbucks calls its staff) at the Broadmead Arcade store. 2007-12-14 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_starbucks_fundraises_for_marie_curie_cancer_care.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bath_community_project_perked_up_with_rsa_coffeehouse_challenge_funds.html A scheme to help homeless people in Bath has been given a boost by a grant of £2,000 from the RSA Coffeehouse Challenge. 2007-12-14 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bath_community_project_perked_up_with_rsa_coffeehouse_challenge_funds.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/south_west_biotechnology_and_medical_technology_event_reveals_global_opportunities_for_local_organisations.html Over 50 key biotechnology and medical technology organisations throughout the South West of England came together to share best practice and industry knowledge at Torquay’s Grand Hotel. 2007-12-13 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/south_west_biotechnology_and_medical_technology_event_reveals_global_opportunities_for_local_organisations.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/expansion_for_award_winning_lucy_bristow_appointments_as_new_operations_manager_joins_the_team_.html Award-winning local recruitment agency Lucy Bristow Appointments has appointed Heather Froud as Operations Manager to help the Agency continue to expand its operation. 2007-12-11 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/expansion_for_award_winning_lucy_bristow_appointments_as_new_operations_manager_joins_the_team_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/yfm_group_funding_drives_tbiconnects_expansion_and_attracts_ex_amstrad_ceo_to_the_board.html Cheltenham-based TBiConnect Limited, has secured £330,000 venture capital funding from the YFM Group-managed South West Ventures Fund. 2007-12-10 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/yfm_group_funding_drives_tbiconnects_expansion_and_attracts_ex_amstrad_ceo_to_the_board.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/becheekycom_secures_venture_capital_funding_for_a_rosier_future.html Poole-based BeCheeky.com, the online retailer which specialises in selling hard-to-find and carefully-selected mainstream lingerie, has secured £200,000 venture capital funding from the YFM Group managed South West Venture Fund. This figure, which was supplemented by Angel investors, is part of a financing round totalling over £630,000. Hannah Roberts 2007-12-04 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/becheekycom_secures_venture_capital_funding_for_a_rosier_future.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/tanya_landman_helps_celebrate_starbucks_annual_bookdrive_launch_in_bristol.html Children’s author Tanya Landman shared the magic of reading with pupils from Two Mile Hill Junior School in Victoria Street Starbucks coffee house on 6th November to launch the fifth annual Starbucks Bookdrive in Bristol. 2007-11-07 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/tanya_landman_helps_celebrate_starbucks_annual_bookdrive_launch_in_bristol.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/west_country_crimestoppers_hosts_national_conference_in_bristol.html West Country Crimestoppers, part of the Crimestoppers Trust registered charity, last night held a Reception ahead of the national Crimestoppers Conference to thank both local and national volunteers and businesses for their support. The Lord Mayor of Bristol, the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol, the High Sheriffs of Bristol, Somerset and Gloucestershire, Nick Gurney, the Chief Executive of Bristol County Council and Helen Holland, Leader of Bristol City Council were amongst the dignitaries and VIPs from Bristol and the South West region who joined West Country Crimestoppers and 100 delegates aboard the ss Great Britain. Hannah Roberts 2007-11-01 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/west_country_crimestoppers_hosts_national_conference_in_bristol.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristols_shooting_star_1072fm__hits_the_top_slot_in_mainland_uk.html Bristol’s Star 107.2FM Radio is now sitting at the top slot as having the country’s most loyal listeners. The latest listening figures published by Ipsos (RAJAR Qtr 3 2007) show that Bristol’s Star 107.2FM Radio has an increased audience who listen on average for nearly 15 hours every week, the highest average hours of any FM commercial station in mainland Britain. Matt Anderson 2007-10-31 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristols_shooting_star_1072fm__hits_the_top_slot_in_mainland_uk.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/young_brains_descend_on_bristol_for_neuroscience_conference.html More than 200 young neuroscientists will gather in Bristol on October 29 as part of a major initiative to foster the region’s emerging scientific talent. The Young Neuroscientists’ Day - the first to be held in the city - is a joint initiative run by the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff which are at the forefront of international research into the brain, both in health and disease. Paul Mullins 2007-10-26 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/young_brains_descend_on_bristol_for_neuroscience_conference.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/st_ives_fish_and_chip_waitress_goes_from_fryer_to_high_flyer.html A fish and chip shop waitress from St Ives has served up the catch of the day after winning one of the top £1 million prizes on the Million Pound Payout Scratchcard from The National Lottery®. Hannah Roberts 2007-10-26 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/st_ives_fish_and_chip_waitress_goes_from_fryer_to_high_flyer.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lucy_bristow_appointments_scoops_three_awards_at_prestigious_recruitment_awards_ceremony.html Bristol recruitment firm, Lucy Bristow Appointments, scooped three prestigious awards at the Evening Post’s Recruitment Awards on Friday night. 2007-10-24 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lucy_bristow_appointments_scoops_three_awards_at_prestigious_recruitment_awards_ceremony.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/the_mystery_of_the_missing_devon_euromillions_winner.html Hercule Poirot look-a-like Martin Gaisford was today putting his ‘little grey cells’ to work, as he tried to solve the case of the missing County of Devon EuroMillions winner. An amazing EuroMillions prize of £6,989,367.40 has yet to be claimed in the County of Devon and National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-changing prize. Matt Anderson 2007-10-23 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/the_mystery_of_the_missing_devon_euromillions_winner.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/second_round_funding_to_deliver_dramatic_dynmark_growth_.html A second round of funding has been secured by leading mobile messaging developer, Dynmark International Limited, from the YFM Group managed South West Ventures Fund. 2007-10-19 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/second_round_funding_to_deliver_dramatic_dynmark_growth_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lucy_bristow_helps_bristol_businesses_tackle_absenteeism.html Bristol-based business recruitment consultancy, Lucy Bristow Appointments, is helping local businesses tackle the growing problem of absenteeism in the workplace, by hosting a seminar with Veale Wasbrough Lawyers (VWL). 2007-10-12 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lucy_bristow_helps_bristol_businesses_tackle_absenteeism.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/west_country_crimestoppers_welcomes_montage_communications_and_mercure_holland_house_hotel_to_its_business_associates_scheme.html Montage Communications and Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa are the two newest members of the Business Associates Scheme, which has been set up by Westcountry Crimestoppers to engage with the local business community and raise support for its work. 2007-10-12 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/west_country_crimestoppers_welcomes_montage_communications_and_mercure_holland_house_hotel_to_its_business_associates_scheme.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lotto_jackpot_win_is_the_perfect_pill_to_swallow.html A pharmaceutical technical assistant from Braunton has discovered the perfect cure for those end-of-summer blues – a £1,298,223 share of the Lotto jackpot from the draw on Wednesday 3 October 2007. 2007-10-09 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lotto_jackpot_win_is_the_perfect_pill_to_swallow.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/breytenbachs_switches_to_sos_software.html Solicitors Own Software (SOS) has announced that its dynamic practice management software has been selected by one of London’s leading immigration law specialists, Breytenbachs 2007-10-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/breytenbachs_switches_to_sos_software.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/local_businesswoman_to_talk_at_young_chamber_launch.html Bristol businesswoman Lucy Bristow, managing director of recruitment consultancy Lucy Bristow Appointments, will be a keynote speaker at the first ever Young Chamber "The Sky is the Limit" event at Patchway Community College this week. Aime Southgate 2007-09-26 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/local_businesswoman_to_talk_at_young_chamber_launch.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_pr_agency_launches_new_undergraduate_placement_scheme_to_find_top_talent.html Award-winning PR firm, Montage Communications, has launched a new undergraduate placement division to headhunt the PR stars of the future and has appointed Sophie Burrows as Account Executive. Existing staff member Hannah Roberts has also been promoted to Senior Account Executive. www.montagecomms.com 2007-09-04 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_pr_agency_launches_new_undergraduate_placement_scheme_to_find_top_talent.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/couple_bowled_over_by_double_jackpot_win.html A delivery driver from Redruth and his wife, a retired clerk, have ‘hit the jack’ and are ‘bowled over’ after winning the Jackpot twice in the same Lotto draw on 11th July 2007, winning £958,284. 2007-09-03 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/couple_bowled_over_by_double_jackpot_win.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_coffeehouse_challenge_discusses_changing_lifework_balance.html Members of the general public are invited to a unique event in Bristol: The Coffeehouse Challenge - a nationwide initiative brought to you by the RSA (www.rsa.org) and Starbucks - that brings people together in coffee houses to discuss the issues that matter to them, exchange ideas and change things in their local area. Hannah Roberts 2007-08-30 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_coffeehouse_challenge_discusses_changing_lifework_balance.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/touch_sensitive_technology_revolutionises_patient_care_.html A state-of-the-art communication aid has been developed to improve the care of thousands of people with spinal injuries and other highly-dependent patients. The award-winning Sensagest® system, developed by Pure Ability Ltd, enables hospital patients and care home residents with minimal hand movement to alert nursing staff by using a sophisticated, touch-sensitive pad. Matt Anderson 2007-08-16 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/touch_sensitive_technology_revolutionises_patient_care_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_expands_management_team.html Leading UK timber frame designer and manufacturer, Prestoplan, has expanded its management team as demand for its quality timber frame solutions continues to grow. Matt Anderson 2007-08-10 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_expands_management_team.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/local_charity_west_country_crimestoppers_launches_business_associates_scheme_with_the_bristol_hippodrome.html West Country Crimestoppers, part of the Crimestoppers Trust, a UK registered charity, today launches its Associates Scheme to engage with businesses based in the region, and The Bristol Hippodrome is the first member of the business community to join. In the coming weeks, businesses due to join the Scheme include Rolls Royce, Ladbrokes, Broadmead and Bristol City Council. Hannah Roberts 2007-08-06 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/local_charity_west_country_crimestoppers_launches_business_associates_scheme_with_the_bristol_hippodrome.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cornwall_to_produce_uks_first_ocean_harvested_culinary_sea_salt_following_funding_from_yfm_group.html Construction of the UK’s first sea salt plant that harvests direct from the ocean has begun in a unique location at Porthkerris on the Lizard Peninsula, following a six figure investment from YFM Group that will create up to 15 jobs in the region. Stuart Elford 2007-08-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cornwall_to_produce_uks_first_ocean_harvested_culinary_sea_salt_following_funding_from_yfm_group.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bath_starbucks_team_raise_1000_for_care_international_programme_in_east_africa.html Blair Malins, store manager of the Bath Starbucks coffee house and his team are celebrating this week having raised £1,000 for leading aid agency CARE International. The team took part in sponsored hiking, kayaking and mountain biking activities in the Lake District last Sunday (22 July) to raise the funds which will go towards supporting coffee growing communities in East Africa. Aime Southgate 2007-07-31 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bath_starbucks_team_raise_1000_for_care_international_programme_in_east_africa.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/sos_software_supports_law_firms_rapid_growth.html One of the fastest growing law firms in the South West of England is expanding its operations in London with help from Solicitors Own Software (SOS). Bristol-based TLT Solicitors is using SOS’s innovative practice management software to support its rapid growth following the acquisition of London-based practice Constant " Constant. Philippa Bevan 2007-07-27 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/sos_software_supports_law_firms_rapid_growth.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lucy_bristow_puts_on_her_running_shoes_for_parkinsons_disease_society.html Bristol businesswoman Lucy Bristow, managing director of recruitment consultancy Lucy Bristow Appointments, is in training for the Bristol Half Marathon on 9 September in aid of the Parkinson's Disease Society. Aime Southgate 2007-07-26 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/lucy_bristow_puts_on_her_running_shoes_for_parkinsons_disease_society.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/dvla_and_crimestoppers_team_up_to_launch_pioneering_sat_nav_initiative.html The charity Crimestoppers is celebrating the nationwide launch of its 'Sat-Nav Anti-Theft Initiative’ in partnership with the DVLA, in an effort to stem the rising tide of sat-nav thefts. Hannah Roberts 2007-07-23 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/dvla_and_crimestoppers_team_up_to_launch_pioneering_sat_nav_initiative.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_starbucks_celebrates_its_commitment_to_coffee_growing_communities_with_a_nationwide_coffee_break.html Starbucks in Bristol Foyer on Victoria Street is celebrating its long standing relationship with leading global aid agency CARE International with “Good Coffee Day” on Friday 20 July 2007. Aime Southgate 2007-07-17 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_starbucks_celebrates_its_commitment_to_coffee_growing_communities_with_a_nationwide_coffee_break.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_and_samaritans_host_coffeehouse_challenge_for_annual_awareness_day.html Local youth organisations and counsellors are meeting this week (18 July) at a unique event in Bristol – The Coffeehouse Challenge - a nationwide initiative brought to you by Starbucks and the RSA (www.theRSA.org) - that brings people together in coffeehouses to discuss the issues that matter to them, exchange ideas and make a positive impact in their local community. Aime Southgate 2007-07-13 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_and_samaritans_host_coffeehouse_challenge_for_annual_awareness_day.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_sets_new_safety_standard_for_timber_frames.html Leading timber frame designer and manufacturer, Prestoplan, has successfully developed a fully tested timber frame system to achieve 90 minutes fire rating. Philippa Bevan 2007-07-04 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_sets_new_safety_standard_for_timber_frames.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_introduces_new_black_apron_exclusives_coffee_.html Starbucks introduces new Black Apron Exclusives™ coffee - Zambia Terranova Estate available at a Bristol Starbucks coffee house from 4th July. Aime Southgate 2007-07-04 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_introduces_new_black_apron_exclusives_coffee_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/mirifice_secures_venture_capital_funding_for_innovative_digital_tv_monitoring_solution_.html Mirifice Ltd has secured £250,000 of funding from the YFM Group managed, South West Ventures Fund. Mirifice has developed MirimonTM, a unique monitoring solution for Digital TV networks, and the investment will be used to support the marketing and rollout of the product to major cable, satellite and IPTV broadcasters. Philippa Bevan 2007-07-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/mirifice_secures_venture_capital_funding_for_innovative_digital_tv_monitoring_solution_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_launches_new_media_service_and_announces_joint_venture_with_bristol_based_bivouac_productions.html For the launch of its New Media services, award-winning Montage Communications has teamed up exclusively with Bivouac Productions, one of whose directors has made two of the high profile BBC 1 documentary series ‘Lenny’s Britain’. Matt Anderson 2007-07-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_launches_new_media_service_and_announces_joint_venture_with_bristol_based_bivouac_productions.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/coffeehouse_challenge_launches_batheaston_eco_club.html Batheaston residents are invited to a unique event in Batheaston: the Coffeehouse Challenge, a nationwide initiative that brings people together to discuss the issues that matter to them, exchange ideas and change things in their local area. Hannah Roberts 2007-06-29 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/coffeehouse_challenge_launches_batheaston_eco_club.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_wins_bid_to_host_prestigious_national_crimestoppers_conference.html West Country Crimestoppers, a registered charity and part of the Crimestoppers Trust, is celebrating its successful bid to host the prestigious National Crimestoppers Conference, which will be held in Bristol for the first time, on 1 November 2007. Hannah Roberts 2007-06-19 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_wins_bid_to_host_prestigious_national_crimestoppers_conference.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bath_starbucks_tackles_the_citys_homelessness_epidemic.html Bath residents are invited to a unique event in Bath – The Coffeehouse Challenge - a nationwide initiative that brings people together in coffeehouses to discuss the issues that matter to them, exchange ideas and change things in their local area. Aime Southgate 2007-06-05 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bath_starbucks_tackles_the_citys_homelessness_epidemic.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_enterprise_network_teams_up_with_montage_to_launch_bristols_first_entrepreneurs_question_time.html The Bristol Enterprise Network (BEN) introduced the city’s first “Entrepreneurs’ Question Time” event this month, embracing state-of the-art new media technology to ensure that business leaders throughout the globe could access the lively debate online. MATT ANDERSON 2007-06-05 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_enterprise_network_teams_up_with_montage_to_launch_bristols_first_entrepreneurs_question_time.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/salisbury_named_as_one_of_the_uks_luckiest_places_to_click_.html For the first time The National Lottery is releasing figures to show the UK’s luckiest places to play online – the top 10 places to click reveals where the prizes are won by the 2.7 million users registered to play at National-Lottery.co.uk, which is now the largest interactive lottery in the world. Hannah Roberts 2007-06-04 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/salisbury_named_as_one_of_the_uks_luckiest_places_to_click_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/new_mum_has_a_lotto_cash_to_play_with.html As well as becoming a mum for the first time only 10 weeks ago, Sarah Reason from Stow-on-the-Wold now has another ‘reason’ to celebrate – she matched five numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw on Wednesday 23 May to win £142,433. Aime Southgate 2007-06-03 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/new_mum_has_a_lotto_cash_to_play_with.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/vq_secures_second_round_venture_capital_funding_.html The YFM Group has confirmed a further investment of £150,000 by the South West Ventures Fund in VQ Communications the Chippenham voice, video and data conference company. 2007-05-28 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/vq_secures_second_round_venture_capital_funding_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/carol_vorderman_launches_unique_mobile_card_service.html Bristol-based company Remind4u.com is set to revolutionise the UK’s greetings card industry with the launch of a unique card service for mobile phone users. 2007-05-28 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/carol_vorderman_launches_unique_mobile_card_service.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/client_profile_peter_davies_yfm_group.html When Peter Davies started in the world of venture capital in the Eighties, the concept was in its infancy. The idea of private equity money for an unquoted company investment was not something every financial group was aiming for. However, the world is very different for Peter, now a director of Bristol-based YFM Group. Hannah Roberts 2007-05-11 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/client_profile_peter_davies_yfm_group.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/geonix_secures_venture_capital_funding_for_a_safer_future.html Bath-based Geonix Tracking which specialises in providing high performance equipment to track, monitor and protect people and property anywhere in the world, has secured £250,000 venture capital funding from the YFM Group managed £25M South West Ventures Fund. Philippa Bevan 2007-05-09 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/geonix_secures_venture_capital_funding_for_a_safer_future.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/swindon_woman_moves_up_a_gear_after_lotto_win.html Lesley McMenemy (46), who works as a general associate at Honda in Swindon is celebrating life in the fast lane after matching five balls and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw on 28 April 2007 to win a staggering £128,306. Hannah Roberts 2007-05-08 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/swindon_woman_moves_up_a_gear_after_lotto_win.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/object_matrix_secures_venture_capital_funding.html Object Matrix from Woolaston in Gloucestershire, which specialises in data storage software, is set to expand into the US market after securing £250,000 venture capital funding from the YFM Group managed £25m South West Ventures Fund. Philippa Bevan 2007-05-03 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/object_matrix_secures_venture_capital_funding.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_moves_into_second_plant_to_meet_growing_industry_wide_demand_for_timber_frame_construction.html Leading UK timber frame designer and manufacturer, Prestoplan, has moved into a second plant in Gloucestershire as demand for quality timber frame buildings continues to grow. The new facility in Quedgeley will more than double Prestoplan’s output within the next three years and create 100 new jobs. Philippa Bevan 2007-04-19 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_moves_into_second_plant_to_meet_growing_industry_wide_demand_for_timber_frame_construction.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/alaska_food_diagnostics_launches_rapid_salmonella_test_tool.html A company based at the Tetricus bioscience unit in Wiltshire is helping to revolutionise food safety in the UK with its groundbreaking rapid detection technology. Paul Mullins 2007-04-17 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/alaska_food_diagnostics_launches_rapid_salmonella_test_tool.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/devizes_man_blasts_his_way_to_lotto_win.html A shot blaster from Devizes is celebrating after cleaning up a staggering £263,783 after matching five balls and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw on 31 March 2007. Hannah Roberts 2007-04-10 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/devizes_man_blasts_his_way_to_lotto_win.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_second_in_uk_poll_for_community_positivity.html YouGov Survey finds that Bristolians believe they can make a difference to local issues Hannah Roberts 2007-04-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_second_in_uk_poll_for_community_positivity.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_raises_smiles_for_local_school.html Starbucks celebrates the opening of its new Chippenham coffee house with St Nicholas School and the Mayor of Chippenham Hannah Roberts 2007-03-30 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_raises_smiles_for_local_school.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/exeter_rugby_fans_scrum_down_to_celebrate_lotto_win.html The lucky members of a 10-strong syndicate from the British Rail Staff Association Club in Cowick Street, Exeter, are now planning a trip to the Rugby World Cup – after winning £164,341 by matching five numbers and the bonus ball in the Lotto draw on Saturday 17 March. Matthew Anderson 2007-03-29 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/exeter_rugby_fans_scrum_down_to_celebrate_lotto_win.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/expansion_for_south_west_ventures_fund_as_investment_manager_joins_the_team.html The YFM Group has appointed Nick Simmonds as Investment Manager to strengthen the Bristol team.Nick’s appointment reflects growth in the fund’s portfolio. In the past 16 months South West Ventures Fund has invested nearly £3 million in 11 companies in the South West. Philippa Bevan 2007-03-27 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/expansion_for_south_west_ventures_fund_as_investment_manager_joins_the_team.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/national_lottery_dream_study_finds_bristol_is_a_city_of_dreamers.html The National Lottery Dream Study, conducted by the London School of Economics, is the first comprehensive research of its kind into the long-term hopes and aspirations of the nation. Hannah Roberts 2007-03-14 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/national_lottery_dream_study_finds_bristol_is_a_city_of_dreamers.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/video_phone_company_secures_second_round_venture_funding.html The YFM Group has confirmed a further investment of £400,000 in AuPix Ltd, a Bristol-based company that develops state-of-the-art video communications solutions. A private investor also invested a further £125,000. Matt Anderson 2007-02-23 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/video_phone_company_secures_second_round_venture_funding.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_in_bristol_celebrates_commitment_to_ethical_purchasing.html Starbucks in Bristol is celebrating its commitment to ethical coffee purchasing with “Good Coffee Day” on Wednesday 21 February 2007. Hannah Roberts 2007-02-19 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_in_bristol_celebrates_commitment_to_ethical_purchasing.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/camelot_submits_pioneering_and_proven_bid__new_games_and_services_to_put_uk_players_on_top_of_the_world.html Camelot today unveiled a pioneering third licence bid to take The UK National Lottery forward to the end of the next decade, with a series of proposals designed to create more winners, maximise returns to the Good Causes – and ensure that it remains a world beater in the next licence period. Matthew Anderson 2007-02-09 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/camelot_submits_pioneering_and_proven_bid__new_games_and_services_to_put_uk_players_on_top_of_the_world.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/second_round_venture_capital_funding_for_rapidly_expanding_ochresoft.html The YFM Group is delighted to announce a further investment in OchreSoft Technologies, based in Swindon. £600,000 in total was rased from its existing shareholders including the YFM Group. Matthew Anderson 2007-02-09 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/second_round_venture_capital_funding_for_rapidly_expanding_ochresoft.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/virtual_accounts_service_hits_the_right_mark___legal_it_show_2007.html Virtual Practices, the latest innovation to be launched by leading software company Solicitors Own Software (SOS) is already creating interest and excitement among smaller legal firms, with new firms signing up weekly. According to legal IT guru, Charles Christian, this secure, web-based legal accounting and matter management service is “one of the most technically and commercially attractive hosted solutions we have seen to date.” Philippa Bevan 2007-02-07 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/virtual_accounts_service_hits_the_right_mark___legal_it_show_2007.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/visionary_lotto_catch_for_local_fisherman.html An optical lenses importer and keen angler from Gloucester can now see a brighter future, after netting a staggering £250,739 prize in the Lotto draw on Saturday 3 February 2007. Matthew Anderson 2007-02-06 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/visionary_lotto_catch_for_local_fisherman.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/yfm_group_funding_drives_dynmark_expansion__attracts_ex_vodafone_uk_director_to_the_board.html Leading non-voice mobile application developer, Dynmark International Limited, are celebrating raising £500,000 funding and the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, ex Managing Director of Vodafone UK corporate, Graham Ward. Matthew Anderson 2007-02-04 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/yfm_group_funding_drives_dynmark_expansion__attracts_ex_vodafone_uk_director_to_the_board.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/flying_high_airbus_uk_apprentice_of_the_year_named_at_the_south_wests_largest_apprentice_awards_ceremony.html Brunel and Gordano Training Group, the South West’s largest training provider, which works with apprentices and trainees ranging from E2E to advanced apprenticeships, hosted its 26th Annual Apprentice Awards Ceremony this week (25 January) and named Steven O’Brien from Airbus UK the Apprentice of the Year. Aime Southgate 2007-01-26 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/flying_high_airbus_uk_apprentice_of_the_year_named_at_the_south_wests_largest_apprentice_awards_ceremony.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/brunel_and_gordano_training_group_hosts_the_south_wests_largest_apprentice_awards_ceremony.html Brunel and Gordano Training Group, the South West’s largest training provider, which works with apprentices and trainees ranging from E2E to advanced apprenticeships, will be hosting its 26th Annual Apprentice Awards Ceremony this evening (25 January). Aime Southgate 2007-01-22 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/brunel_and_gordano_training_group_hosts_the_south_wests_largest_apprentice_awards_ceremony.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/scratch_your_way_to_an_instant_lifestyle_upgrade.html The National Lottery Scratchcard Offers £40k A Year For Life Matt Anderson 2007-01-19 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/scratch_your_way_to_an_instant_lifestyle_upgrade.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/aircraft_engineers_flying_high_with_lotto_win.html The sky is now the limit for six aircraft engineers from Cheltenham, who are feeling on top of the world after winning a £250,000 Thunderball jackpot. Aime Southgate 2007-01-12 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/aircraft_engineers_flying_high_with_lotto_win.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/green_fingered_lotto_player_plants_seeds_for_a_24m_win.html A retired ground maintenance operative from Stroud and his partner celebrated the New Year in style after cultivating a staggering £2,482,376 Lotto jackpot win on Saturday 30 December 2006. Matt Anderson 2007-01-05 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/green_fingered_lotto_player_plants_seeds_for_a_24m_win.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_based_public_relations_and_marketing_firm___montage_communications_appoints_new_account_executive.html Bristol-based Montage Communications has appointed Hannah Roberts as Account Executive. 2007-01-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_based_public_relations_and_marketing_firm___montage_communications_appoints_new_account_executive.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_appoints_new_account_executive.html Bristol-based Montage Communications has appointed Hannah Roberts as Account Executive. 2007-01-02 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_appoints_new_account_executive.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/stephen_parry_joins_solicitors_own_software_board.html Solicitors Own Software (SOS) has made its business development manager, Stephen Parry, a director of the company. Paul Mullins 2006-12-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/stephen_parry_joins_solicitors_own_software_board.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_based_recreational_entertainment_centre_raises_the_sporting_bar_in_the_uk__with_help_from_the_yfm_group.html Action Indoor Sports Stadiums, based in Bristol, has secured £750,000 venture capital funding from the YFM Group. The investment was provided by two funds; £250,000 from the South West Ventures Fund and £500,000 from The Finance South West Growth Fund. In addition, Sport England has also provided a £250,000 grant, subject to completion of the final award conditions. Matthew Anderson 2006-12-14 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_based_recreational_entertainment_centre_raises_the_sporting_bar_in_the_uk__with_help_from_the_yfm_group.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_recreational_entertainment_centre_raises_the_sporting_bar_in_the_uk__with_help_from_the_yfm_group.html Action Indoor Sports Stadiums, based in Bristol, has secured £750,000 venture capital funding from the YFM Group. The investment was provided by two funds; £250,000 from the South West Ventures Fund and £500,000 from The Finance South West Growth Fund. Matt Anderson 2006-12-14 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/bristol_recreational_entertainment_centre_raises_the_sporting_bar_in_the_uk__with_help_from_the_yfm_group.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/new_study_reveals_the_truth_about_life_after_banking_the_big_one.html The National Lottery® today celebrated the creation of its landmark 2,000th millionaire with the largest ever gathering of big jackpot winners, collectively worth over £400 million – to mark this milestone event, new research has been released into the lives of the UK’s exclusive club of lottery millionaires. Aime Southgate 2006-12-11 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/new_study_reveals_the_truth_about_life_after_banking_the_big_one.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/202k_up_for_grabs_in_taunton.html An amazing Lotto prize of £202,201 has yet to be claimed in the Taunton Deane area and National Lottery players are being urged to check and double-check their tickets for their chance to claim this life-changing prize. Matt Anderson 2006-12-06 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/202k_up_for_grabs_in_taunton.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_helps_create_advanced_eco_home_prototype_to_showcase_innovative_modern_methods_of_construction.html Leading UK timber frame designer and manufacturer, Prestoplan, worked closely with housebuilder, Persimmon, in 2005 to create an advanced eco-home as a showcase for some of the most innovative and environmentally-friendly construction techniques. Philippa Bevan 2006-11-27 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_helps_create_advanced_eco_home_prototype_to_showcase_innovative_modern_methods_of_construction.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/torquay_lotto_millionaires_plant_britains_first_quotjackpot_oakquot.html Thea and Paul Bristow from Torquay, winners of the £15m Lotto Superdraw jackpot in July 2004, who recently purchased a seven acre wood in Barton, will be commemorating their lucky streak with a tree planting ceremony tomorrow (Saturday 25 November). Aime Southgate 2006-11-24 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/torquay_lotto_millionaires_plant_britains_first_quotjackpot_oakquot.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/win_euromillions_on_friday_and_buy_the_world__or_at_least_half_of_europe.html If one ticket-holder banks Friday’s jaw-dropping £120 million estimated EuroMillions jackpot, they will not only be the lucky winner of the world’s biggest ever lottery payout, but could afford to buy a slice of The World – the luxury man-made oasis off the coast of Dubai. Matt Anderson 2006-11-17 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/win_euromillions_on_friday_and_buy_the_world__or_at_least_half_of_europe.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/biggest_prize_in_lottery_history_to_win_on_euromillions_this_friday__and_jackpot_must_go.html If one ticket-holder banks Friday’s jaw-dropping £120 million estimated EuroMillions jackpot, they will become the lucky winner of the world’s biggest ever lottery payout1 – but the good news for UK lottery players is that the massive mega-jackpot must be won this week. Matthew Anderson 2006-11-16 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/biggest_prize_in_lottery_history_to_win_on_euromillions_this_friday__and_jackpot_must_go.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/drug_company_develops_new_treatment_that_could_protect_millions_from_killer_disease.html Morvus Technology, the fast-growing drug discovery company in Wiltshire, has discovered and patented a new treatment for a potentially fatal tropical disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Matthew Anderson 2006-11-09 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/drug_company_develops_new_treatment_that_could_protect_millions_from_killer_disease.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/marilyn_looks_100_million_to_celebrate_euromillions.html Aime Southgate 2006-11-08 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/marilyn_looks_100_million_to_celebrate_euromillions.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/camelot_visits_the_eden_projects_green_team_as_lottery_tickets_are_now_printed_on_100_recycled_paper.html Aime Southgate 2006-11-07 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/camelot_visits_the_eden_projects_green_team_as_lottery_tickets_are_now_printed_on_100_recycled_paper.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/show_me_the_money_says_south_west__the_national_lottery_reveals_european_and_uk_regional_attitudes_to_wealth.html A brand new pan-European study into attitudes towards wealth, has found that owning a big house doesn"#039;t get you noticed in the South West, where only a quarter (23%) of respondents believe it is a sign of wealth. 2006-11-03 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/show_me_the_money_says_south_west__the_national_lottery_reveals_european_and_uk_regional_attitudes_to_wealth.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_wins_top_building_award.html A flagship housing development involving leading timber frame designer and manufacturer, Prestoplan, has scooped a major construction award. Philippa Bevan 2006-10-26 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_wins_top_building_award.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_expands_engineering_department.html Leading timber frame designer and manufacturer, Prestoplan, has expanded its in-house engineering department following the appointment of Neil Cartmell as Chief Structural Engineer. Paul Mullins 2006-10-25 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_expands_engineering_department.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/we_did_it__benjamin_perry_water_activity_centre_celebrates_after_completing_bq_you_can_do_it_awards_project.html A Bristol-based community group will today unveil a fantastic make-over to its premises, made possible by a £5,000 community grant through the B"amp;Q ‘You Can Do It’ Awards 2006. 2006-10-24 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/we_did_it__benjamin_perry_water_activity_centre_celebrates_after_completing_bq_you_can_do_it_awards_project.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/biotech_company_leads_fight_against_hospital_superbugs.html Acolyte Biomedica, which is based at the Tetricus bioscience business incubator at Porton Down Science Park, near Salisbury, has developed a rapid MRSA screening test which reduces the time taken to diagnose the killer bug from days to just a few hours. Acolyte Biomedica is now using specially equipped laboratories at Tetricus to develop rapid screening tests for the other antibiotic-resistant hospital bugs including ESBL and VRE. Matthew Anderson 2006-10-23 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/biotech_company_leads_fight_against_hospital_superbugs.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/euromillions_press_call__quotwhen_i_win_64_million__euromillions_mania_hits_gloucester.html Shoppers in Gloucester will be swinging in the aisles today (19 October) as Beatles mania takes over at Kings Walk Shopping Centre. 2006-10-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/euromillions_press_call__quotwhen_i_win_64_million__euromillions_mania_hits_gloucester.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/we_did_it_cherry_garden_primary_school_celebrates_after_completing_bq_you_can_do_it_awards_project.html A Bristol based community group will today unveil a fantastic make-over to its premises, made possible by a £5,000 community grant through the B"amp;Q ‘You Can Do It’ Awards 2006. In June of this year, Cherry Garden Primary School was selected as one of 21 winners in the scheme, having been short-listed from over 2,000 entries. Aime Southgate 2006-10-13 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/we_did_it_cherry_garden_primary_school_celebrates_after_completing_bq_you_can_do_it_awards_project.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/toy_donation_for_exeter_special_needs_centre.html Christmas has come early for a group of special needs children who attend Honeylands Children’s Centre in Exeter. The youngsters are set to benefit from £300 worth of toys donated by Starbucks in Exeter. Aime Southgate 2006-10-12 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/toy_donation_for_exeter_special_needs_centre.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/gloucestershire_college_sets_the_standard.html As England prepared for the second leg of their Euro 2008 qualifier against Macedonia on Saturday (7 October), students at Filton College in Gloucestershire were already celebrating their own home-win after they were awarded the coveted 2006 FA National Charter Standard Award. Aime Southgate 2006-10-11 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/gloucestershire_college_sets_the_standard.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/security_firm_makes_world_a_safer_place__with_help_from_the_yfm_group.html A West Country company that provides counter-terrorism training to businesses and organisations across the world is the latest to benefit from the involvement of YFM Group, managers of the £25m South West Ventures Fund (SWVF). Matthew Anderson 2006-10-10 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/security_firm_makes_world_a_safer_place__with_help_from_the_yfm_group.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/south_west_hosts_its_first_international_chemistry_conference.html Scientists from across the world have gathered on the English Riviera for the South West’s first ever international Medicinal and Synthetic Chemistry Conference. Aime Southgate 2006-10-10 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/south_west_hosts_its_first_international_chemistry_conference.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cornish_chemistry_companies_take_centre_stage_at_international_science_conference.html To further endorse the recent revelation that acceptances of university chemistry courses are at a six-year high and that the South West is fast becoming on of the UK’s chemistry hotspots, the first ever Coast to Coast Medicinal and Synthetic Chemistry Symposium, which is set to attract around 150 delegates from the region, will take place next week. Aime Southgate 2006-09-29 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/cornish_chemistry_companies_take_centre_stage_at_international_science_conference.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_appoints_former_bristol_radio_chief_and_launches_new_media_buying_service.html Award winning PR consultancy Montage Communications has launched a 'Media Buying and Planning' arm following its appointment of former Bristol commercial radio station chief, Dev Chakraborty. Aime 2006-09-25 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_appoints_former_bristol_radio_chief_and_launches_new_media_buying_service.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/15_million_reasons_to_celebrate_national_lottery_day.html To say ‘thank you’ to players and to celebrate the difference they have made, on National Lottery Day this Saturday (23 September 2006), players are being offered the chance to win a special £15 million Lotto Superdraw jackpot. Aime Southgate 2006-09-22 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/15_million_reasons_to_celebrate_national_lottery_day.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/yfm_group_appoints_investment_manager_for_the_south_west_ventures_fund_.html Matt Anderson 2006-09-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/yfm_group_appoints_investment_manager_for_the_south_west_ventures_fund_.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/sos_launches_virtual_accounts_service_for_sme_law_firms.html A secure, web-based legal accounting and matter management service has been launched by leading software company Solicitors Own Software (SOS). Philippa Bevan 2006-09-08 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/sos_launches_virtual_accounts_service_for_sme_law_firms.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/real_work___creative_director_aime_southgate_speaks_to_james_cowling_the_bristol_evening_posts_business_editor.html Article: Aime Southgate, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Montage Communications, Speaks to James Cowling, Bristol Evening Post's Business Editor. Aime Southgate 2006-08-29 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/real_work___creative_director_aime_southgate_speaks_to_james_cowling_the_bristol_evening_posts_business_editor.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/more_law_firms_benefit_from_sos_legal_integrated_software.html Solicitors Own Software (SOS) is celebrating new contracts for its dynamic practice management software which is now used by more than 400 legal practices throughout the country. MATTHEW ANDERSON 2006-08-25 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/more_law_firms_benefit_from_sos_legal_integrated_software.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/company_behind_lifesaving_technology_secures_crucial_investment_from_south_west_ventures_fund.html Atlas Genetics, a company that develops rapid tests for serious diseases including meningitis and the hospital superbug MRSA, is the latest to benefit from the £25 million South West Ventures Fund, which is managed by the YFM Group, and the £5 million GEIF Ventures co-investment fund, managed by NW Brown. Aime Southgate 2006-08-07 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/company_behind_lifesaving_technology_secures_crucial_investment_from_south_west_ventures_fund.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/the_south_west_has_high_hopes_for_the_future.html The National Lottery® today publishes a major report into how lucky the UK population feels, which reveals that two thirds of people in the South West (64 per cent) consider themselves to be lucky and 88 per cent are hopeful about the future. Matthew Anderson 2006-08-04 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/the_south_west_has_high_hopes_for_the_future.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/your_pound_your_choice_trial__public_to_have_say_in_awarding_of_national_lottery_grants.html The Big Lottery Fund and National Lottery operator, Camelot Group plc, have announced today that the cities of Leicester and Plymouth have been selected to participate in a trial voting scheme called ‘Your Pound, Your Choice’, to help decide some local projects that should benefit from lottery funding. Aime Southgate 2006-07-28 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/your_pound_your_choice_trial__public_to_have_say_in_awarding_of_national_lottery_grants.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_in_wells__committed_to_literacy_in_the_community.html Children from a Wells school will have plenty of reading material to enjoy when they return to school in September thanks to the partners (employees) of Starbucks in Wells, who have shared £200 worth of books with them. Matthew Anderson 2006-07-28 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/starbucks_in_wells__committed_to_literacy_in_the_community.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/its_going_to_get_a_lotto_hotter_on_wednesday__11_million_double_rollover.html A lucky National Lottery player – or players – could be enjoying double the celebrations this week if they are the winner of the whopping £11 million estimated Lotto Double Rollover jackpot on Wednesday night (26 July 2006). Aime Southgate 2006-07-25 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/its_going_to_get_a_lotto_hotter_on_wednesday__11_million_double_rollover.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/new_penryn_bq_boosts_local_economy.html The new B"amp;Q store at Penryn will be opening its doors on Wednesday 19 July, after months of hard work. Aime Southgate 2006-07-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/new_penryn_bq_boosts_local_economy.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_appoints_award_winning_west_consultancy_to_help_deliver_uk_wide_supremacy_strategy.html Timber frame designer and manufacturer, Prestoplan, has appointed award winning PR consultancy Montage Communications following a three-way pitch. Aime 2006-07-18 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/prestoplan_appoints_award_winning_west_consultancy_to_help_deliver_uk_wide_supremacy_strategy.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/the_rsa_coffeehouse_challenge_bringing_people_together_to_make_positive_change_in_their_community.html The RSA Coffeehouse Challenge, starting on June 1st 2006, is a nationwide initiative that brings people together in coffee houses to discuss the issues that matter to them, exchange ideas and (in many cases) change things in their local area. Matt Anderson 2006-05-24 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/the_rsa_coffeehouse_challenge_bringing_people_together_to_make_positive_change_in_their_community.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/south_west_ventures_fund_boosts_vq_communications_ambitious_growth_plans.html Exciting national and international growth plans are set to become a reality for a South West voice, video and data conference company following investment by South West Ventures Fund. VQ Communications Limited has secured £250,000 from the fund, which was established to make venture capital available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with high-growth potential in the South West region. Matt Anderson 2006-05-22 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/south_west_ventures_fund_boosts_vq_communications_ambitious_growth_plans.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/new_garden_development_launched_as_bq_nurtures_green_fingered_pupils_from_pilning_primary.html Children from Pilning Primary School in South Gloucestershire and a team of volunteers from B"amp;Q Cribbs Causeway launched a new garden development project today (19 May). B"amp;Q are donating building and gardening materials and specialist staff to build a 600sq ft fruit and vegetable garden. The garden will feature specially designed child friendly planting beds with fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers, with an environmental pond and water feature, all providing a very unique educational environment. Henrietta Morgan 2006-05-19 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/new_garden_development_launched_as_bq_nurtures_green_fingered_pupils_from_pilning_primary.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/viva_las_vegas_for_lucky_swindon_lady.html A Swindon lady is packing her suitcase and heading off to the bright lights of Las Vegas after scooping a glittering £2,905,372 share of last Saturday’s main Lotto jackpot (29 April 2006). Matt Anderson 2006-05-04 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/viva_las_vegas_for_lucky_swindon_lady.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_communications_and_strategy_design_get_creative_to_promote_run_for_the_future.html Directors Matthew Anderson from Montage and Paul Benson from Strategy have created a range of marketing materials and a PR campaign working with Star FM and Bristol Evening Post. Both companies are dedicating their time for free to help launch the pioneering event, a 5 km walk, jog or run to help raise money to increase awareness and funds for research into the treatment of prostate cancer in Bristol. Aime Southgate 2006-04-28 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_communications_and_strategy_design_get_creative_to_promote_run_for_the_future.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/exmoor_pharma_is_a_major_catalyst_for_malaysian_biotech_drug_industry.html Scientists from the South West of England are helping the Malaysian Government set up its own biotech drug industry, as poorer South Eastern Asian countries race to manufacture vaccines against killer diseases such as avian flu. Matt Anderson / Paul Mullins 2006-04-20 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/exmoor_pharma_is_a_major_catalyst_for_malaysian_biotech_drug_industry.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_claims_a_double_win_at_the_2006_institute_of_public_relations_awards.html Montage Communications was named the West’s top small PR consultancy at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations West of England PRide Awards held on 2 February 2006 at the Marriott Hotel, Bristol. Aime Southgate 2006-03-28 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/montage_claims_a_double_win_at_the_2006_institute_of_public_relations_awards.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/major_jobs_boost_in_bristol_as_bq_opens_cribbs_causeway_store.html The economy of Bristol is set to receive a welcome boost over the next few weeks with the creation of hundreds of jobs at the soon-to-open B"Q Warehouse at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. Aime Southgate 2006-03-06 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/major_jobs_boost_in_bristol_as_bq_opens_cribbs_causeway_store.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/software_firm_helps_public_sector_improve_performance_thanks_to_investment_from_south_west_ventures_fund.html A company that develops state-of-the-art performance management software for the public sector has signed an investment deal with the £25 million South West Ventures Fund, which is managed by YFM Venture Finance. Paul Mullins 2006-02-26 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/software_firm_helps_public_sector_improve_performance_thanks_to_investment_from_south_west_ventures_fund.html http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/sos_earns_law_society_praise_for_practice_management_system.html Paul Mullins 2006-02-09 http://www.montagecomms.com/press_releases/sos_earns_law_society_praise_for_practice_management_system.html