Effective Team Communication
Issue 118
Issue 118
What inspired you to become an Accountant, and what path did you take to get here? From being a paperboy, to working fruit markets on cold mornings to selling Christmas Trees whilst still at school, the work ethic has always been in me. This led me to be fascinated by how businesses work with the stories behind them and how to make money. At 16 I left school and started on a YTS scheme in an accountants and was ACCA qualified by the time I was 22 years old. I started my own practice when aged 28 and over the…
West House provides some of the finest country living within this prime region of mid Northumberland. This truly fabulous, Georgian country residence, offering unique accommodation maintained to an extremely high standard, comes to the market for the first time in over 35 years and enjoys traditional architecture and considerable character supported by modern, luxurious fittings. Situated to the western boundary…
Issue 117
Issue 117
Last night’s performance of Sunny Afternoon at the Sunderland Empire paid electrifying tribute to The Kinks, capturing the volatile genius of Ray and Dave Davies with both grit and glamour. A jukebox musical in the best sense, Sunny Afternoon weaves the band’s iconic hits into a compelling narrative of fame, family, and fractured creativity. From the opening chords of You Really Got Me to the evocative strains of Waterloo Sunset, the production was a riot of 60s technicolor. The set design shimmered with psychedelic hues and vintage textures, evoking Carnaby Street cool and the cultural upheaval of the era. Costume and lighting worked in perfect harmony, bathing the stage in a nostalgic glow. The cast delivered with infectious energy and precision. Danny Horn as Ray Davies brought a quiet intensity and emotional depth to the role, balancing artistic vulnerability with flashes of defiance. His brother Dave, all swagger and chaos,…