Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2007/January 2008 | Page 8

FOREWORD ADVERTISING NOTICE Big changes at Pertemps for 2008 January 2008 is going to see some big changes to the Isle of Wight branch of Jobs@ Pertemps, the islands specialist recruitment agency. With the launch of two new divisions the Island team hope to bring a whole new set of skills to local employers and job seekers. The Drivers@Pertemps brand was launched in July 2006 on the mainland. The brand consolidates our existing experience in the haulage and logistics sector, and should give this part of the business a clearer identity that will help us attract more drivers and offer a better national service for clients.” The Estateagency@Pertemps brand was launched on the mainland in 2005 and is a leading UK specialist in Estate Agency Recruitment. Working closely with some of the UK's leading Estate Agencies as a business partner we provide the most comprehensive service available. Denise Dorley-Brown, Manager of Pertemps Isle of Wight is keen to see 8 these new divisions up and running for the New Year. “The established brands are extremely successful in helping employers find successful solutions to their recruitment” says Denise. “With the industry specialists we have at our fingertips the training and back-up the Island Team will receive will add greatly to the skills set we already have to offer our Island clients”. Pertemps success has been achieved through providing a thorough yet highly adaptable and reliable service to exceed expectations with perfect solutions. We are in a people business and believe by understanding people first, together with a flexible and progressive approach we have a successful formula. Whether it is the clients we serve, the candidates we place or the people we employ, we understand you and your circumstances and do the utmost to deliver on our promises. Call 01983 533235 Garden Isle Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus BBC Children In Need – November 16th Wight Satin Ladies Barbershop Chorus took part in the televised broadcast at Milestones Museum, Basingstoke on November 16th. Chorus director Nick Frampton was interviewed by Georgie Palmer while the chorus sang their specially written “Pudsey Bear” song and presented their cheque for £2,200. The chorus have been fundraising for Children In Need since July this year and have toured the island in a vintage bus, singing in many locations around the island, on Wightlink Ferries and at Gunwharf Quays. A video of some of their fundraising performances is on the BBC South Today website. Wight Satin will be performing in Cowes, Shanklin, Northwood House and Ventnor Winter Gardens. LOCAL EVENTS Dec 7th Friday 7.30pm Shanklin - Methodist Church Dec 8th Saturday 11am Cowes Christmas Festival Dec 8th Saturday 2pm Shanklin, High St (Marquee) Dec 9th Sunday 3pm Northwood House Dec 17th Monday 7pm Christmas Party Carisbrooke School Dec 20th Thursday 6.30pm Ventnor Winter Gardens Christmas Show January 14th Monday 7.30pm Bonchurch Village Hall www.wightsatin.co.uk Island Life - www.isleofwight.net