EXCITING NEWS FOR WHITEHEAD MONCKTON
TONBRIDGE GYM SCORES HAT-TRICK
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EXCITING NEWS FOR WHITEHEAD MONCKTON
Whitehead Monckton is delighted to announce they are embarking on a new development through their acquisition of an established law firm in the heart of London Docklands . Docklands Solicitors , as its name suggests , provides residential and commercial property services plus family advice to the local community . They plan to continue providing these services together with offering our full range of corporate and individual services from the Dockland Solicitors offices in Canary Wharf .
Alex Bak and Katie Broadfield , two of Whitehead Monckton ’ s experienced lawyers , will be relocating from Maidstone to the Canary Wharf office from October onwards when the deal will be completed with a number of other members of the team , providing support as needed .
With such a strong name associated with the area , they will initially retain the Docklands Solicitors brand , with new material and website produced to reflect the new ownership by Whitehead Monckton .
Stephen Beck , managing director , announcing the news commented : “ We see this as a great opportunity to push on with the development of Whitehead Monckton , broadening our geographic coverage to take in this new exciting market .”
Pam Thomas , one of the founding partners of Docklands Solicitors added : “ We are really pleased to be joining Whitehead Monckton and able to offer the full range of services to our existing and future clients . Whitehead Monckton ’ s
approach mirrors our own – so important for our future joint success .”
Whitehead Monckton is planning a formal relaunch of Docklands Solicitors in the new year , together with further updates as the merger progresses .
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TONBRIDGE GYM SCORES HAT-TRICK
Tonbridge gym , The Strength & Conditioning Institute ( The SCI ), are celebrating being shortlisted for three prestigious industry awards . The SCI has been shortlisted in the Regional Gym of the Year ( South ), the Customer Service Award , and Gym Team of the Year categories in the 2016 National Fitness Awards , which recognise excellence , innovation and achievement in the fitness sector .
The national awards are organised by Workout Magazine , with support from ServiceSport . The SCI has been selected alongside up to six other finalists in each category , following a tough judging process which whittled down hundreds of entries . A site visit and interview is the next stage of the process , and overall winners will be revealed at a glittering awards ceremony on 2nd December .
Fitness industry pace-setters The SCI were also recognised by the National Fitness Awards in 2015 , being named the top functional training gym in the whole of the UK . 2016 has been another standout year for the business , who have seen their membership continue to soar since opening their new worldclass facility in October 2015 , and have recently launched a groundbreaking online service , The SmartCoach – www . thesmartcoach . co .
Director and head coach at The SCI , Alex Shoebridge , said : “ Since being named Functional Training Gym of the Year in 2015 we have done anything but sit on our laurels . We constantly strive to improve our facilities , services and our own professional development , and always have new goals and innovations in our sights . We don ’ t let our business rest , and the feedback from our members and the local community attests to that .”
Fellow director and head coach at The SCI , Martin Shyvers , said : “ Being a three-time finalist at the National Fitness Awards is huge ! There are very few gyms and clubs who can say that , and we are absolutely delighted to be recognised in three very diverse categories which serve to reflect the breadth of expertise and excellence The SCI offers . Going online with The SmartCoach in 2016 sets us apart yet again , and we can ’ t wait to welcome the judges to the gym to share the success stories .”
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