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Publication Date:-
2025-08-20
   
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Community Recognition for Sanderson Vet as They Win:- 'Best UK Vet' 2025

LOCAL veterinary practice Sanderson Vet, based in Heswall, on the Wirral, is celebrating national success after being awarded the coveted title of Best UK Vet 2025 at the prestigious BestUKVets Awards ceremony held on:- Thursday, 19 June 2025, at the Thames Rowing Club in Putney.

The BestUKVets Awards, powered by VetHelpDirect, recognise veterinary practices that go above and beyond in delivering outstanding client care. Winners are determined solely by the number of:- 4 and 5-star reviews left by their own clients online, making this honour a true reflection of public support and appreciation.

Owner and Vet Richard Sanderson shared what the award means to the team:- "Seeing our team get the recognition they deserve is amazing. We never expected to receive such an honour, and to know that this is based on client reviews makes it all the more special for everyone involved. The review process has made us a closer and better team- we understand our clients, and each other, better. To see 1,000 clients take time to tell us how we do every day shows they love the practice as much as we do, and makes our sacrifices worth it."

Sanderson Vet has long been a pillar of the Wirral community, offering accessible, affordable veterinary care without compromising on quality. The practice recently completed a successful PSS (Practice Standards Scheme) inspection and is now well on its way to being accredited as a veterinary Hospital; a recognition of its high clinical standards and ongoing commitment to excellence.

Susie Samuel, CEO of VetHelpDirect, added:- "The BestUKVets Awards were founded 13 years ago to recognise veterinary practices that deliver outstanding client satisfaction. We are delighted to honour Sanderson Vets, reassuring local pet owners that their beloved pets are receiving the highest standards of care."

For more details on the Awards, visit:- BestUKVet.Co.UK. For information about your local award-winning practice, visit: SandersonVet.Com.


Businesses looking to host family days out invited to consider Adventure Coast Southport or Viking Golf

BUSINESSES looking to reward their staff with a family day out or a team bonding session are being invited to consider using Adventure Coast Southport or Viking Golf.

The attractions, on Marine Drive in Southport, offer memorable experiences for companies looking to offer something a little bit different.

This year has already seen firms such as Fletchers Solicitors, EFT Group, Primark and others holding events at the park.

The team at Adventure Coast Southport are happy to speak to anyone about specific requirements, with a range of options to suit organisations of different sizes.

George Hedges, General Manager of Adventure Coast Southport said:- "Over the years we have hosted several corporate family fun days and other events both at Adventure Coast Southport, and also at Viking Golf Southport. Fletchers Solicitors and EFT Group are 2 Southport companies which have held successful family fun days here. They have enjoyed it so much that they've both returned for repeat visits. They came while the park was open for the public. We can host businesses at times when we are already open, or we are also happy to have conversations about closed events where we open the site specially out of hours. When EFT came, they arrived early in the morning. Their staff headed to our Valhalla venue to collect their wristbands before they headed to the Steampunk area to enjoy breakfast with waffles, bacon barms and fresh fruit and other choices on offer. When the rides started they were the first ones on, the children there were really excited. Primark came to us for an event at Viking Golf, they had a great time. We can organise whatever businesses need for their visits whether it's face painters, hair braider and trophies or medals for the golf, or anything else. If you get in touch we can put a suitable package together that's tailored to your specific requirements. Do you need to use Valhalla? Do you want food vouchers for your guests to redeem? We can host all sizes of businesses; you can go small, you can go big. We understand that no 2 events will be the same. Corporate hire at Adventure Coast Southport can be useful for family days out, team bonding exercises, or company rewards for performance. Everyone loves a theme park. Give staff an all-access pass to Adventure Coast Southport and they'll pay you back with better productivity, deeper engagement and a refreshed, go-getting attitude to work. Our Valhalla venue is also an extremely versatile space suitable for weddings, parties and conferences."

The site has also become popular as a backdrop for film and TV crews.

Mari Lewis said:- "Adventure Coast Southport makes such a superb setting. It's so visual, and so varied. It's been used for movies and TV series such as Sky Atlantic's gripping drama Tin Star to CBeebies Princess Mirror-Belle; and also for photoshoots. You may have recognised it on your screens! We are always happy to facilitate production companies and photographers as much as we can, please come and speak with us if you'd like to learn more about what we can offer."

Michelle Heyes, Partner and Office Head for Fletchers Solicitors in Southport, said:- "Fletchers' annual Family Fun Day, which has taken place at Adventure Coast in Southport for the last 2 years, is 1 of the highlights of our year. It's our way of saying thank you to our incredible team and creating space for colleagues, their families, and friends to relax, connect, and celebrate everything we've achieved together. Events like this aren't just fun; they're important. They help build a sense of community, boost wellbeing, and remind everyone at Fletchers that they're valued not just as professionals, but as people and we're lucky to have something that's suitable for our colleagues and their families; such as Adventure Coast; right on our doorstep."

Kyla Watts, the HR Director at EFT Group in Southport, said:- "We enjoyed another successful and fun-filled EFT Fun day at Adventure Coast Southport this summer with over 220 EFT colleagues and their families enjoying the fun of the fair and the sunshine. It was a wonderful day full of smiles and laughter! We are already looking forward to the next one!"

Adventure Coast Southport is perfectly placed on the North West coastline, close to Cities including:-- Manchester, Liverpool and Preston.

With large event spaces, classic carnival games and dozens of rides, it's 1 of the most fun-packed venues for corporate days out and team building in the Region.

Get in touch today and take advantage of the range of bespoke, affordable package deals.

For more details about corporate hire at Adventure Coast Southport please email:- George@AdventureCoastSouthport.Co.UK.

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