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Julie’s efforts recognised with promotion

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Wareing & Co has announced the promotion of a valued long-standing member of staff.

Julie Bevan, who has been with the firm for almost 20 years, has been promoted to office manager.

Julie joined the firm in 2004 and plays an integral part in the business, managing the accounts, overseeing the Wareing & Co website and supporting with enquiries.

She has recently increased her hours and now works full time for the firm.

Julie, who lives in Leamington and has three children, said she is thrilled with the promotion.

She said: “I really enjoy my role at Wareing & Co and I am very pleased to be recognised with this promotion.

“No two days are the same in my job and I love that there is always something different to do.

“I have three children, but as my youngest is now 15 it has given me the opportunity to increase my hours and take on more responsibilities.

“I look forward to continuing to support the growth of the business in my new role.”

Jonathan Blood, director at Wareing & Co, said: “Julie is an extremely valuable member of the team at Wareing & Co.

“She has been with the business for almost 20 years – a fantastic achievement – and this promotion is very well-deserved.”

Law firm moving to vibrant offices in Leamington Spa

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An expanding law firm is set to relocate to new offices in Leamington Spa as part of its ambitious plans for growth.

Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors, a thriving law firm, are thrilled to announce their upcoming move to a dynamic and modern workspace at 19 Waterloo Place.

Currently operating from separate offices on Regent Grove and Smith Street in Leamington and Warwick respectively, Thomas Flavell & Sons Solicitors aims to centralise their operations by bringing their dedicated team under one roof.

The new premises will accommodate all existing staff and provide ample room for an additional 15 employees, further bolstering the firm’s ability to serve their growing client base.

The firm, whose services encompass residential and commercial property matters, family law, probate, and litigation, has enjoyed remarkable success in recent years. With the vision of expanding operations and attracting top talent, the firm sought an inviting and contemporary office space.

The upcoming move not only showcases the firm’s ambition and commitment to clients but also highlights their dedication to fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. The modern amenities and strategic location of the Waterloo Place premises will undoubtedly enhance the firm’s ability to provide exceptional legal services while attracting talented professionals who share their values and vision.

Jamie Connolly, Director and Head of Corporate at Thomas Flavell & Sons, is looking to introduce a fresh and vibrant work environment by embracing open office space, hot-desking, and collaborative breakout areas. This approach aims to foster a relaxed atmosphere, departing from the conventional setting typically associated with traditional offices.

He said: “We wanted our new office to be a real draw for both our staff and our clients instead of being a staid environment where our employees didn’t really want to be.

“It was important that we were in a thriving town centre like Leamington too – there are so many great businesses, cafes and bars that staff can enjoy while working here.

“We were also inspired by places like 1 Mill Street in Leamington which is showing what the future of office working can be like with its flexible approach to working. We want to try and emulate that to a certain extent at Waterloo Place.

“Wareing & Company showed us a few places during our search, and the property on Waterloo Place really stood out for us thanks to its great interior space and central location.

“We’re really looking forward to the move and we’re confident our current staff, as well as future employees, will enjoy being based there.”

The office is expected to open in early September after the fit-out of the interior is finished and will add to the firm’s three offices in Leicestershire.

Jonathan Blood, Director at Wareing & Company, added: “Leamington Spa continues to be a desirable town for businesses to relocate providing the office space is of the right quality – and this deal is a clear example of that.

“19 Waterloo Place provides Thomas Flavell Solicitors with office space that is not only in a great location in the town, but has enough flexibility and size that they can fulfil their vision of open office working and expanding the business too.

“We’re delighted the move has completed and we look forward to seeing the business grow even more from its new home when it opens in September.”

New Greek restaurant opens in Leamington after deal agreed

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The owners of a successful Warwickshire pub chain have opened a new Greek restaurant in Leamington town centre after a delivery version of the business proved popular during lockdown.

Taverna Meraki is the latest venture of Matt & Alex Crowther, owners of Pug Pubs Limited which operates The Royal Pug, The Fat Pug, and coffee shop Procaffeinate in Leamington, The Black Pug in Warwick, and The Lazy Pug in Shipston.

The new restaurant started life as a takeaway business during lockdown, which saw many customers order its food again and again.

It found its permanent home on Regent Street at the 1,553 sq ft site of the former Café Rouge after Wareing & Company secured a deal.

Matt said: “I’d always had ambitions of opening some sort of Greek restaurant as I’d worked there for four years and loved the food.

“When we founded our first pub, The Fat Pug in 2012, we asked our friend from Greece, Yannis, to come over and work with us at the business, with the possible idea of starting a Greek restaurant at some point.

“Pug Pubs did very well, but when lockdown hit, we realised our pub offering did not translate well to delivery and we needed to come up with something new.

“This was the right time for us to finally start our Greek food idea, firstly as a delivery business. Customers loved the gyros, souvlaki and other authentic Greek dishes we served up. When lockdown was lifted, we toured the business around various food shows, with a similar response from customers.

“It was amazing to see how well it did, and many people asked us where they could go for a sit-down meal. That was when we realised we needed a permanent restaurant.”

Matt approached Bill Wareing, owner of Wareing & Company, who took them through various options in the area before narrowing it down to a few locations.

And when Matt visited the former Café Rouge on Regent Street – which has stood empty for around 18 months – the decision was simple for him.

“I just knew it was the one,” he added. “We wanted a building in the centre of Leamington, preferably with existing amenities and that didn’t require too much work. And Café Rouge ticked all the boxes.

“Bill’s knowledge of exactly which units offered what was incredibly useful, and meant the process of finding a suitable base was far easier than it might have been.”

Bill added: “This building is in a great central location in Leamington, being right next to the Royal Priors Shopping Centre and many other restaurants.

“This deal is yet another sign that Leamington’s food scene is continuing to grow despite the external pressures on the economy.

“Taverna Meraki is a fantastic new addition to the town centre and to the Pug Pubs brand.”

Specialist blinds firm moving to new Warwick HQ

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A specialist blinds company whose products feature on striking buildings around the world is set to start a new chapter after a move to a new HQ in Warwick was agreed thanks to Wareing & Company.

Guthrie Douglas creates unique blinds for a wide range of extraordinary buildings, including Covent Garden in London, the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, and the Broad Museum in Los Angeles.

After embarking on a large recruitment drive and acquiring another blinds company, Shy, in 2022, Guthrie Douglas wanted to move to a larger office and manufacturing complex while not moving far away from its former base at Heathcote Way in Warwick.

Now, the company is set to move to Unit 3 at Titan Business Centre after Jonathan Blood, director at Wareing & Company, agreed a deal.

David Slade, partner at Leamington Spa law firm Wright Hassall, advised Guthrie Douglas on the legal aspects of the move.

The site features 31,422 sq ft of floor space, including a large warehouse, a two-storey office, and electrically-operated roller shutter doors.

Andrew Kitching, Managing Director of Guthrie Douglas, said: “Our acquisition of Shy and our recruitment push brought the company up from 15 employees to around 50, and we wanted to consolidate the team at a new HQ where we could double our capacity.

“We wanted to stay in Warwick if possible as it’s always been our home, and we knew Wareing & Company has a great knowledge of the market here, so we approached them to help our search.

“When we saw the unit at Titan Business Centre, it just ticked a lot of boxes for us. It has ample space for manufacturing our products, dedicated office space, and a pleasant mezzanine area where we can bring clients.

“We were only too happy to agree terms, and aim to start our phased move-in in April before fully moving in during the summer.

“This will be a new chapter for Guthrie Douglas, and we’re confident our new home at Titan Business Centre will allow us to reach new heights.”

Jonathan Blood, director at Wareing & Company, said: “Titan Business Centre is a popular estate for growing businesses like Guthrie Douglas, and benefits from its superb location in Warwick, being just a stone’s throw from the M40 and A46.

“It’s brilliant to see such an ambitious company choose to stay in Warwick, and highlights the strength of the market in this region.”

David Slade, a partner in Wright Hassall’s commercial real estate team, added: “Guthrie Douglas is a real success story in our region and it’s great to help with the next stage of its growth plans.”

Leamington jewellers set to triple in size after Wareing & Company seals move

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A Leamington jewellers which dates back to the 19th century is set to triple in size by moving to a bigger premises in the town centre after a Wareing & Company completed a deal.

Tustains Jewellers, founded in 1895, is set to move into a 3,260 sq ft unit at Satchwell Court – three times larger than its current shop on Regent Street – just outside the entrance to the Royal Priors Shopping Centre.

The company, which sells a variety of luxury watches and fine jewellery including bespoke items, is confident the move will boost its turnover and is aiming to hire new staff for the new store.

The move was sealed after Wareing & Company agreed the deal with Tustains on behalf of the freehold owners of Royal Priors Shopping Centre.

Tom Milner, Director of Tustains, said: “Luxury retail requires space, particularly for multi-brand showrooms such as ours. Hospitality at the new store will be essential and we will be able to show a much more comprehensive collection from each watchmaker.

“We had wanted to move stores for a while, but part of the problem in finding a new home has always been that our location was already right.

“So when Wareing & Company showed us the unit on Satchwell Court, we knew it would be an excellent new home for us.

“It offers the same location on the right part of Regent Street, but also catches the footfall through the Royal Priors. We also like the presence of the wide frontage and the courtyard.

“This is a big step up for Tustains, and we are looking forward to opening the new store in the near future.”

Bill Wareing, owner of Wareing & Company, added: “Tustains has been a well-respected name in Leamington for more than 120 years, so to agree a deal to not only keep the business in the town but allow the team to fulfil their ambitions and bring jobs to the area is fantastic news.

“It is a great vote of confidence in town-centre retail, with the unit at Satchwell Court being among the most prominent in Leamington town centre.

“We hope the move allows Tustains to continue to flourish in Leamington and enable more people to earn a living within the town.”

Machine tool manufacturer to move to Stratford from Birmingham and create 20 new jobs

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A multinational engineering firm is moving its UK base from Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon and creating up to 20 new jobs in the process after Wareing & Company finalised a deal.

GROB Machine Tools UK, which currently employs 20 people, is set to move into the former Building Profiles unit on Timothy’s Bridge Road in Stratford and expand its team once a refurbishment of the site is complete.

The company, originally founded in Germany, manufactures machines used to create components used in a wide variety of sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and energy.

And after winning a 200 million-Euro contract with a major original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the time was right for the UK branch of the company to move away from its Birmingham base and into bigger premises.

The 14,000 sq ft unit was let to GROB Machine Tools UK after Jonathan Blood, director at  Wareing & Company, completed the deal.

Louis Hill, Managing Director of GROB Machine Tools UK, said: “We had outgrown our base in Birmingham, and we needed a site that not only had a good factory floor, but high-quality office space too.

“We saw there were lots of small units that had this, and lots of incredibly large warehouses, but we needed something that fell somewhere in the middle.

“The unit in Stratford that Wareing & Co promoted ticked all the boxes. It has manufacturing space, office space, and enough space for a showroom where we can bring current and prospective customers to highlight the work we do.

“And staying in the Midlands was key for us – we work across the country and into Ireland too, so having a central base that is easily accessible is very important.

“It’ll also be a nice bonus to be in a town like Stratford with all of its history and charm. GROB Machine Tools UK was originally based in Wellesbourne before it moved to Birmingham, so it’s great to be returning to Warwickshire.

“We’re hoping to be all moved in within a few weeks and we are really excited to start this new chapter in our company’s history.”

Jonathan Blood, director at Wareing & Company added: “GROB Machine Tools had very clear requirements about what it wanted, so it was brilliant to be able to find Louis and the team a site that was perfect for them.

“This deal will bring high-quality jobs into Stratford and ensure a unit that had been occupied in Stratford for a very long time by Building Profiles does not sit empty. We are looking forward to seeing GROB Machine Tools make their mark in Stratford.”

Former Bravissimo offices in Leamington now on the market with Wareing & Co

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The former offices of a major Leamington company are now on the market with Wareing & Co.  

Imperial Court – the former home of national lingerie retailer Bravissimo – is a contemporary 20,419 square foot four-storey office block and is available to let.

The open plan offices will be the largest available space to rent in Leamington town centre, with floorplates ranging from 3,606 sq ft to 5,651 sq ft, and new lease terms are available on either the whole of the property or on a floor-by-floor basis.

The offices, spread across four floors, will undergo a refurbishment at the beginning of next year and specification is likely to include carpet tile and modern vinyl floor coverings, suspended ceiling with recessed LED lighting, tea point to each suite, two passenger lifts and on-site shower facilities.

It also boasts 72 parking spaces and benefits from Leamington’s great road and rail connections.

Jonathan Blood, Director at Wareing & Company, said: “Imperial Court is an important commercial building in Leamington Spa, with a history of national commercial tenants.

“It’s in a fantastic central location, with modern facilities and great road and rail transport connections to both London and Birmingham, with the added bonus of a great on-site parking ratio.

“The site presents a unique opportunity for growing and ambitious businesses looking to expand their operations within the Midlands.

“We are already receiving a lot of interest from a variety of sectors and are looking forward to seeing a new tenant move into this prominent building.”

For more information, contact Wareing & Company on 01926 430700.

Leamington music shop to move to bigger premises after Wareing & Co completes deal

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A popular music shop in Leamington is marking 36 years of trading with a move to bigger premises.

Presto Music, one of the UK’s premier sources of sheet music, classical and jazz recordings, musical instruments, accessories and music gifts, is relocating to new premises after Wareing & Co successfully completed the deal.

Presto Music opened in 1986 as a specialist classical recording retailer, loved by many and visited by thousands of customers. The store has seen a number of locations – its most recent, 7 Park Street, is where the business has grown into what it is today.

The current shop will close at 1pm on 20 October and, after the move, customers will be able to find the new store at 23 Regent Grove, CV32 4NN, from 24 October.

The new site is a 7,000 sq. ft purpose built location and will continue to stock the wide range of instruments and accessories, recordings, printed music and gifts that music lovers have enjoyed throughout the years, with an expanded range of next-step instruments, specifically curated for the advancing beginner and beyond. 

Phyllida Martignetti, Shop Manager of Presto Music, said: “We are so thrilled to be able to offer our very loyal customer base a new, vibrant store in the form of our Regent Grove location. The new store will bring with it expanded instrument ranges, such as Pearl flutes, Yanagisawa saxophones, Blackstar acoustic amplifiers, Faith guitars and several instruments from Conn Selmer, catering for all students and players up to a semi-professional standard, which is incredibly exciting, along with the reintroduction of our events, concerts and album launch series.”

The store will also house a multipurpose space for community focussed events and experiences such as: masterclasses, product launches, demonstrations, workshops, group music lessons and a performance area for album launch events and local concerts. The offices, where the editorial, content and customer experience teams operate, will also be located on the new premises.

The current rental scheme will also be available on a selection of string, woodwind and brass instruments: the perfect solution for those who want to make sure a new instrument is the right one before committing to a purchase.

The store will continue to offer a repair service, carried out by our two experienced instrument technicians working in store, particularly focused on the areas of brass and woodwind. 

Jonny Brading, Commercial Director of Presto Music, said: “Our vision is to offer an inclusive, enhanced musical environment for our customers, where they can visit and benefit from our newly created in-house team of instrument specialists. It’s an exciting time to bring something new to the music retail industry.”

Chris O’Reilly, CEO of Presto Music, said: “We believe passionately in the power of music to enrich lives, and are very excited by the opportunities our new expanded store will bring to the people of Warwickshire and indeed the whole Midlands area. We’ll be bringing world class musicians to Leamington Spa to launch their new albums and inspire the next generation.”

Bill Wareing, owner of Wareing & Co, said: “Presto Music has been a key fixture in Leamington for many years now, so it’s brilliant we’ve been able to secure a lease on a great new unit in Regent Grove which is only a short walk away from its former premises. We wish Presto Music every success in its new home.”

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