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Essex Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch 13 June 2007
Westwood Park was the venue for the June Networking lunch of the Chamber of Commerce.
During the event, which took place in the beautiful gardens, guests were able to take advantage of plenty of networking opportunities with whistle stop networking, whilst
enjoying the peaceful surroundings and buffet lunch.
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21 June 2007
Stanway School Concert
 Students from Stanway School put on an open air concert in the grounds of Westwood Park. On 21st June around 30 students aged
12-15 spent the afternoon rehearsing and preparing to perform a wide range of pieces, from musical classics to vocal solos and ensembles.
After a busy afternoon of rehearsals, the concert took place in the evening, with families and friends enjoying the
entertainment in the gardens.
The concert took the form of a competition, which was open to everyone to enter and the students were really keen to
take the opportunity to perform in such a unique setting. There were a number of prizes awarded including the Best Vocal Performances for the Lower and Upper Schools, keyboards player’s cup and composer’s cup. Everyone involved put in a tremendous amount of hard work to put
on a fantastic performance and make the event a great success.
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July 2006
Sip
Sip Taste Mmmm
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The
Rotary Club of Colchester Centurion
in-conjunction with Tesco and Westwood Park held their annual wine tasting to raise money
for The Essex Autistic Society - Doucecroft
School.
The
evening saw guests sampling some delicious
wine and cheese in the beautiful marquee set in
the gardens at Westwood Park.
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July 2006
Essex
Chambers of Commerce Centenary
Westwood
Park hosted a garden party to celebrate 100 years of the
Essex Chambers of Commerce.
Bunting
& Sons, owners of Westwood Park were founder members of
the chamber.
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With
perfect weather the day brought together representatives of
many local businesses for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon
and opportunities for networking.
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June 2006
A
Rumbustious Roman Romp
Westwood
Park hosted a Rumbustious Roman Romp in aid of
Headway Essex, bringing a touch of Roman
opulence and decadence to Colchester.
Guests
were greeted by Roman Soldiers, whilst gladiators, slaves
and senators mingled amongst the citizens (almost 200
guests) providing an evening full of fun and entertainment.
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Naturally
his Imperial Highness the Emperor Julius Caesar was the
guest of honour, making his grand entrance on chariots
draped with serving girls.
The
success of the event was made possible by the many
businesses and individuals who donated their time,
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resources, auction lots and, of course, cash. which helped
us raise over £15,000 for Headway Essex.
Headway
Essex provide long-term care and support for survivors of
brain injury and their families.
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June 2006
A
Midsummer Night’s Dream
On
Thursday 8th June 2006 a class of Year 7 students from The
Stanway School and Humanities College put on a school play
with a difference
On
a glorious summer evening the West Lawn of Westwood Park
provided a magnificent backdrop for an outdoor performance
of the Shakespeare comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream - the
tale of fairies set in an enchanted forest.
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Stanway
School has successfully bid for status as a Humanities
Specialist College and Bunting & Sons have been working
with the school to bring an innovative approach to the
projects the students are working on and to support their
work and learning in a practical way.
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This
was the first time the school been able to put on a
performance of this type, and the evening was a huge
success.
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March
2005
Getting
their hands dirty
A
group of children from Bishop William Ward
School in Great Horkesley visited the vegetable
garden at Westwood Park in March to enjoy an
outside lesson.
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The
class is one of nearly 450 schools who are taking part in a
national competition being run by the British Potato
Council, which gets children involved in learning about
where food comes from and challenges primary schools to grow
the heaviest potato.
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For
their competition entries the children are growing potatoes
in buckets at school, and thought it would be a good idea to
be able to compare the results with potatoes grown in the
ground.
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The
children enjoyed the sunny spring morning and listened to
Estate Manager, Hector Bunting, who talked about planting
and growing their potatoes. Everyone is looking forward to
digging up the crops later in the year
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March
2005
A
Fashion First!
Westwood
Park hosted an Exclusive Fashion Show/Sale in aid of Headway
Essex on the evening of Thursday 10 March 2005.
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Chic
suits and glamorous hats set the scene for Act One – A Day
at the Races – and the ladies graced the staircase to show
off these fabulous outfits.
Act
Two – You will go to the Ball – showed off some of the
gorgeous, slinky evening wear that was on offer.
Finally, the Wedding Day –
Act
Three – displayed one of the beautiful wedding dresses
that were available to buy along with various wedding
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guests were encouraged to ‘spend, spend, spend’ and they
did just that, raising over £3,100 for Headway Essex.
Rails of designer suits, elegant, sexy evening wear and
absolutely stunning hats lined the rooms, donated by
Williams and Griffin, and sold for ridiculously low prices.
Designers of the clothes donated included Frank Usher, James
Lakeland, Escada, Caroline Charles and many, many more.
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Guests
gathered for an informal drinks reception while the models
(all Headway staff and volunteers) strutted their stuff on
the ‘catwalk’. Three acts in total made up the fashion
show.
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As
soon as the show was over the doors were opened to reveal
the spectacular clothes and accessories and ladies were
rushing to the changing rooms to try things on. We are
utterly delighted with the amount raised; the evening was a
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The
£3,100 will go to good use with Headway providing
invaluable support service to help families come to terms
with brain injury and offer day care, information and advice
on coping with the practicalities of managing day-to-day
life that can alter dramatically. |
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July
2004
Glitz
and Glamour for Headway
An Evening of Elegance for High Society at Westwood Park
raised over £15,000 for Headway Essex in July 2004.
Almost
200 guests enjoyed the glamorous evening in our marquee, which was made
truly memorable with a 1920’s theme and stunning black and
white décor.
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was provided by actors and
dancers from the Tiffany Stage Academy who mingled with
guests and played out scenes throughout the evening to
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Headway
provide care and support to people who have experienced
brain injuries, with the money raised helping them to
continue with their much needed work |
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November
2001
Westwood Park-A Picture of Success
Westwood
Park in Great Horkesley celebrated its fifth anniversary
as The Centre for Business with a caricaturist on hand to
'put people in the picture'.
More
than a hundred guests including guest of honour, Colchester
Mayor Mike Hogg, gathered at the 17th century manor house,
which offers serviced office suites, to hear owner Stephen
Bunting look back at the past and talk of his plans for
the future.
Since
acquiring Westwood Park a decade ago, he said a major restoration
programme had taken place of the house, garden rooms and
coach house, making it one of the most prestigious business
centres in the south-east.
A
wide range of businesses have established themselves at
Westwood Park, including lawyers, bankers, importers, underwriters,
stockbrokers, advertising agents, recruitment specialists,
oversea property agents, gymnasium equipment suppliers, furniture
manufacturers and the most recent client, a national charity
the UK Council on Deafness.
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He
said "At the outset five years ago, we decided we would
create a Centre for Business which would be unique, a place
where clients can count on receiving high
quality
facilities and services.
We
believe we have created a very special atmosphere mixing
high tech communications with a country house atmosphere
that is busy and enjoyable."
The
longest serving resident businessman, Michael Harvey, a
marine insurance claims adjustor with Harvey Ashby Ltd,
said he moved to Westwood Park after thirty years in London,
and found the beautiful surroundings offered the perfect
working environment.
He
said "With modern communications, we felt we didn't
need to be in the city since most of our clients are overseas,
and that has been totally vindicated.
It is peaceful and
quiet, the surroundings and staff are excellent- and it
has improved the quality of our lives."
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As
well as offering fully serviced offices, business support
services, meeting and seminar rooms, Westwood Park also
lays on special events.
Wine
was served at the fifth anniversary celebration produced
from the Buntings' own 40-acre vineyard, Carter's at Boxted,
a joint venture with winemaker Mary Mudd as part of plans
to preserve the local countryside.
Mr
Bunting also added that plans for the John Constable Countryside
and Heritage Centre at the Bunting's former tomato nursery
site nearby were currently being revised and would be re-submitted
to planners in the near future.
He
said 'Bunting & Sons is now in its 182nd year and we
are firmly committed to helping to sustain local rural communities
preserving our heritage for generations to come."
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January
2001 - S P Angel and Co. Open Colchester office after 70 years
in London.
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Three
partners of the London based firm with 90 combined years of
service have opened an office at Westwood Park. The partners
who all live locally know a substantial number of people and
Partner, Trevor Kendrew believes "the Colchester area
needs a private stock broking firm with brokers who people
can trust with lots of experience."
The
move to Westwood Park enables local, professional and private
people to discuss their financial and stock exchange needs
in a quiet relaxed way and environment.
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Kate
Bunting Sales Manager at Westwood Park "We
are delighted to welcome S P Angel to Westwood Park. With
the advances in technology Companies that have traditionally
been London based are able to expand to areas near to their
clients."
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