Nick Douch becomes president of BAFD

The Bournemouth and District Association of Funeral Directors (BAFD) has installed Nick Douch as its president.
Nick, managing director of Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors, took over the position from Stuart Miller of Christchurch’s Miller Brothers.

Lasting charity legacy for former PPA chairman

When Tom Holloway stood down as chairman of Portsmouth Property Association (PPA) after a successful two-year tenure he could feel justifiably proud of what had been achieved during his time in the high-profile role. Tom, who is a director at the independent chartered surveyors and commercial and industrial property consultants Holloway, Illife & Mitchell said his vision for his chairmanship was simple: “I … Read More

New chairman as Portsmouth Property Association celebrates century

Three charities are to benefit as the new chairman of Portsmouth Property Association takes the chain of office in its centenary year. Chris Green, 44, was officially handed the reins by predecessor Tom Holloway at the PPA, which was founded in 1920 and has a 130-strong membership. Samantha Marsh at law firm Glanvilles was elected vice-chair. Poignantly, two of the three charities … Read More

Dozen charities to benefit from property link-up

Twelve charities are to benefit from a link-up between Portsmouth Property Association (PPA) and the city’s former Lord Mayor. For the PPA has linked with Cllr Frank Jonas, whose term of office ended on May 17, to continue his charity work. Cllr Jonas had a list of almost 30 Portsmouth-based charities and voluntary groups for whom he was fundraising. He … Read More