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AUTUMN 2018
A VIEW ACROSS LAKESIDE NORTH HARBOUR – THE SOUTH’S LEADING BUSINESS CAMPUS
WHERE GREAT
BUSINESSES TAKE
OFF IN THIS EDITION:
BUSINESS GROWTH FEATURE
Hear from companies who
have thrived on Campus
PLASTIC AMNESTY DAY
Learn how we are tackling
single use plastic on Campus
#PHOTOLAKESIDE
Join in with our latest competition
Advertising Feature
Campus Life
Summer time at
LAKESIDE Some great new developments
are taking place on Campus
ON YOUR BIKE
With lots of occupiers choosing to cycle to work, or take advantage of the
lakeside setting for a lunchtime explore on two wheels, a Mobile Bicycle
Repair Service is now available. Every Thursday Beespoke Bicycle Care
are on Campus at the bike sheds by 1000 Lakeside where Steve provides
advice, servicing and repairs.
WATER WATER
PING! POMPEY EVERYWHERE!
We love offering occupiers
To support what is now a global issue
the opportunity to enjoy a
we have installed water fountains in
variety of activities during
Ground Floor communal areas across all
their breaks and so fully
buildings. The fountains, which offer freshly
embraced a new initiative
filtered chilled water, are free for occupiers to use
taking part in Portsmouth
and hopefully will help reduce use of single plastic
this summer – a free street
on Campus. We feel strongly that forward-thinking
table tennis festival . Ping!
businesses should all be part of the solution to tackle
Pompey installed 12 table
ocean plastic – ultimately it makes good business
tennis tables across the city
sense. Let’s #refillnotlandfill! Since installing the
and Lakeside North Harbour
fountains over 2,500 litres of freshly chilled water
provided a venue for 2 of the tables. Lots of occupiers
have been dispensed. It’s been great to see
joined in the fun, by grabbing a bat from the side of the
occupiers simply rock up to the fountains
table and playing - all free of charge. The initiative, was
with their eco-friendly reusable
delivered by Portsmouth City Council in partnership with
water bottles and fill up.
Table Tennis England and Sport England.
WILD ABOUT CAMPUS
We are very proud to be the newest recipient of the LIVE LOUNGE ON THE LAWN
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust wildlife
gardening award! Lakeside North Harbour has been Lakeside Live – our free music event showcasing local
recognised due to our work as Wildlife Investors artists and bands exclusively for occupiers – was back
and because we have taken advice one of the Trust’s for a one final Summer Session on the North Lawn.
Reserves Officers on how to support the wildlife on Ben Brookes, fresh from his time on centre stage at the
Campus. To qualify our Campus had to have 10 or Victorious Festival provided a great set which was enjoyed
more specified features which attract wildlife such by many around Campus.
as a wide range of food sources, plenty of access
to water and shelter and a focus on sustainability.
The area around Campus is home to a variety of
wildlife and we run Seasonal Wildlife Walks as
an opportunity to see what’s out there – use the
Campus App to find details of the next event.
Ashley Head Landscaper &
Ian Cox, Facilities Manager
were presented with the
award and certificate from
Steph Watson, Fundraising
Officer, Hampshire & Isle of
Wight Wildlife Trust.
Advertising Feature
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Meet the Team
Running
in Heels
At Lakeside, our onsite team offer a professional and friendly approach to help
with all aspects of managing your office space. Fabiha Hussain, our Apprentice Facilities
Assistant, explains just how she helps support occupiers every day:
What does your role entail?
I am the ‘go to’ person for first line facilities issues. I
look after the helpdesk which involves taking inbound
calls and emails, qualifying the issue, logging it on our
system and then assigning it to one of the FM team
to manage. I also have a pet project which is the key
auditing system. This started as an apprentice style
challenge with a box of unmarked keys and a building
full of locks – and has developed into my pride and
glory!
How long have you been here?
I joined in early 2018, from Pret a Manger, so am one of
the newbies!
How do you help support occupiers at LNH? Hobbies and interests?
I like to think I make the helpdesk personal by popping I am a keen shopper. I used to be a bit of a gym bunny
to see occupiers when they log a problem. If they are too, going twice a day, because my shifts made it
having to log an issue it could feel a bit of a negative so possible. But now I probably only manage once a day –
I think it is good to add a friendly face, rather than just much more sensible!
exchange a series of emails. Claim to fame?
Most challenging request? Whilst working at Pret I once served Not3s, a hip-hop/
My key project - it literally was a box of keys and a rap artist. He came back to the counter and told me he
building of doors and locks. It is now a work of art! didn’t like the cookie he had purchased, so I had to give
him another.
What makes LNH such a special place to work in?
The atmosphere around the Campus is great and I
really enjoy working as part of the FM team. It feels like The helpdesk is just an email or phone call away
I have been here for years. should any occupiers or visitors wish to feedback any
Your special talent? comments, compliments or concerns.
Wearing heels. In fact, running in heels and 6-7-inch E: lakesidehelpdesk@nwglidefern.co.uk
heels at that. I run, walk and climb stairs across T: 02392 313941
Campus in my heels!
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PREPARING
FOR TAKE OFF
Planning Your Lakeside is home to a range of companies – from start-
ups and satellite offices to UK and global HQs. One thing
Business Growth that connects most occupiers is that they are successful
and growing businesses who chose Lakeside because it
offers space to expand, whilst providing great facilities
and amenities.
Some of our
occupiers moved here
to enable expansion whilst
others chose the Campus in
the very early days so they could Managing Growth with CT Automotive
be surrounded by inspirational
businesses whilst growing. We After nearly two years on Campus CT Automotive is positive about
caught up with a handful of moving to Lakeside. The global company, which develops tooling
occupiers about how being and produces interior parts and accessories for the motor industry,
here has supported their needed a new location after experiencing significant growth.
business growth:
CT Automotive identified “We’d been in our old offices for nearly
various options for potential 8 years before moving here. Our original
relocation – Langstone Technology office was in a retail focused area with
Park at Havant, Solent Business Park at an emphasis on consumer footfall, not
Whiteley and Lakeside North Harbour. The commercial tenants. The space was
ultimate decision came down to some key factors: growth dark, airless and not very professional,
potential, location and lifestyle wraparound. and peak seasons were horrendous with
colleagues unable to park, increased noise
“When we viewed Lakeside the decision was almost immediate;
and long delays getting into the office”.
it felt absolutely right. There is a great work/life balance, plenty Vicky Thomas, Group Financial Controller,
of lifestyle opportunities and we can boast access to facilities CT Automotive
and amenities normally the preserve of big corporates”.
The move has created a great working environment where all
16 staff feel looked after. On-site FM and security provide peace
of mind that the office will be safe and secure, even if staff are
travelling overseas. With another peak in production forecast
for 2019/20 the company feels well placed to manage growth.
“We have the space and draw to increase our headcount;
ultimately people want to work at Lakeside.”
Using Risk to Create Growth with Verisona Law
Signing a lease on office space in Autumn 2008 may have been
a leap of faith, but so began the journey for newly merged firm
Verisona Law. The company was one of the original handful of
businesses to chose Lakeside, moving in when the Campus was
in transition following IBM’s departure.
Verisona Law was formed by the merger of two law practices
in Havant and Waterlooville. The Directors chose Lakeside
North Harbour which sat between the two former offices,
an important cultural consideration when merging firms.
The location offered a great backdrop, the opportunity to be
alongside prospective commercial clients and gave potential
for expansion. The Directors also felt the planned facilities
would help them to compete with ‘big firms’ when attracting
good staff.
“We bought a vision of what Lakeside could
“Lakeside was filling up around us. Our plan to become a be. We had our launch party in the Atrium
commercial practice for SMEs was paying off and with our private and invited 400 guests as there were few
client work we were growing, quickly. We felt confident about other occupiers to disturb! Many of those
expanding, agreeing a lease for the office next door and knocking at the party thought we must have known
through to double our space”. something they didn’t because we were
investing in this massive space in in a
Verisona Law feels the move to Lakeside has played a part in its
largely empty building whilst all around us
growth, with the Campus offering a great working environment
was doom and gloom”.
which appeals to candidates, gives stature and helps clients and Sue Ball, Managing Director, Verisona Law
employees choose the firm over competitors.
“Being located here makes it easy for busy clients to reach us. Working with other occupiers also allows
them to ‘drop in’, and they do! Many of our private clients say it is easier to get here than to a high street
office, the parking is plentiful and they can stop and have a coffee afterwards too.”
From Garage to Greatness with Carrington West
When technical recruitment agency Carrington West “The scenery, open space and facilities at Lakeside
was formed in 2011, the partners aspired to have the are a really important part of our employment offer.
offices they now call home. There is something different for everyone, all the
little intangible benefits that appeal to individual
“Our first office was in a converted garage but we team members and aide staff retention”.
knew we wanted to grow to the size that would Alex Kerr, Director, Carrington West
support offices in a professional location. We even
had a picture of the Atrium at Lakeside stuck to our As well as providing the right environment,
target board.” Simon Gardiner, Director, Carrington West Carrington West has benefited from being part of
the Lakeside business community which offers the
Within its first year the team needed more space and feel of a collaborative business hub, even between
considered Langstone Technology Park and Basepoint competitors located on site.
before settling in the Regus centre at Lakeside.
After moving in the company grew rapidly and Regus “We want to be part
restructured its space to help. The time then came of an impressive and
for dedicated space, with Carrington West taking professional looking
its current suite in Building 1000, which has been business community
expanded to house its current team of 44. and Lakeside delivers. There is ongoing investment in
the Campus - painting, refurbing, improving facilities,
Growth and expansion remained a continual theme with great breakout spaces including table tennis and
throughout the first years, and the position of Campus deckchairs on the lawn and events like the live music
remained an important factor for lunchtimes and street food Fridays.”
Carrington West. Alex Kerr, Director, Carrington West
Campus News
TRAVELLING TIMES
On 4th October Lakeside North Harbour’s first Travel
Show was held on Campus. Occupiers enjoyed the
opportunity to drop into the show through the day to meet
a variety of travel experts and holiday specialists to plan
their next adventure, full blown holiday or even a relaxing
weekend escape. A number of companies joined us to
offer occupiers some exclusive deals – thanks to Solent
Forts, All Executive Travel, Avis, Lucketts Travel, New
Forest Hotels, Not Just Travel and Southampton Airport
for joining us!
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Campus Competition
#PHOTOLAKESIDE
Landscape or portrait?
With a long hot summer behind us our It sounds obvious but because phones and cameras
photo competition has created lots of have a natural orientation, the tendency is not to change
the aspect and turn the device 90 degrees to make the
beautiful scenes. It’s safe to say that our most of the shot. If you intend to use the image in the
resident geese have been the stars of the future, it is worth remembering that you can typically
crop a landscape image into portrait and maintain a
show! good file size, but not the other way round! Also, don’t be
As the nights draw in, there are some great opportunities pedestrian. Too many photos are taken at shoulder height
to send in your last minute entries. Use those autumnal when the real action may need you to elevate slightly or
views and low sunsets! The arrival of our new resident get down low. Just always take care!
peafowls (see back page) is also creating some great new
All of the entries to our competition can be viewed via
photos too. We’re enjoying all the entries, each showing
Instagram or Twitter, by searching for #photolakeside.
Lakeside in all its glory. It’s clear that the Campus offers
We’ll share details of the winner on social media later
a very unique place to work and play.
this Autumn so keep an eye on our channels.
The competition also got many of us thinking about what
it takes to create a beautiful photo. Thankfully one of our Check out the website for details on how
occupiers’, Giant Leap’s Bill Mousdale, has shared some to submit any last minute entries.
top tips to help set up and take a brilliant photo.
Composition, composition, composition
It’s important to compose any image - taking care to
frame it exactly. Is there a central element that needs to
fill the frame or is it about a foreground and background,
e.g. a duck on the lake in the background with a ‘No
Swimming’ sign in the foreground? If there is a lot of
detail to the image, then don’t be afraid to pull the focus
in tight. Abstract images create more discussion. If you’ve
got people in the picture, make sure you can fit everyone
in and don’t cut people’s heads off!
Lights, camera, action
Lighting is one of the fundamental aspects of creating
the perfect shot. If you are using a DSLR camera, settings
help manage the intake of light, but smart phones and
devices offer fewer tools. Therefore try to make sure
the light source is in the front of the subject matter (and
behind you). Don’t take pictures directly into the sun or
the result is simply glare and silhouettes. Most mobiles
will allow you to set the flash to auto, and generally the
camera will be able to determine whether the subject
needs lighting or not. If you are trying to take a distance
shot, remember that the lighting will change as you zoom
in, as will the impact of tiny movements in the camera –
zoom images might be grainier and slightly fuzzy for this
reason.Occupier News
VERISONA LAW NURTURES LEGAL TALENT
As the new academic year gets underway, Verisona Law, is delighted to be
welcoming two students from the University of Portsmouth who will spend the
next year gaining professional experience at the firm. Sarah Lawal, who will be
working as a trainee paralegal, is clear about her motivations for seizing the
opportunity: ‘I want to gain experience and understanding of how a law firm
operates, so that when I come to apply for graduate schemes at the end of my
degree, they know I can hit the ground running.’ James Woodhouse, who is
studying Law with Business and will be assisting the firm’s highly respected
Historic Abuse team, agrees: ‘I feel very fortunate. There were only a handful
of placements available in Portsmouth and even fewer in law, so to have been University of Portsmouth law students Sarah
Lawal and James Woodhouse, starting work
given this opportunity is really exciting.’ on placements at Verisona Law
‘We are very proud to welcome Sarah and James to the firm,’ says Maria Hart,
Chief Operations Officer at Verisona Law. ‘After the success of individuals who
have taken on placements with us in previous years, we wanted to continue
offering opportunities to support the next generation of legal talent.’
COULD YOU
SUPPORT A YOUNG
PERSON?
Local charity EBP South are looking
for people to help support young
people in their final years at school
by being a mentor in Portsmouth
and the surrounding areas.
For young people this can be an
CHECKATRADE SUPPORTS WAVE extremely stressful time in their
105 MISSION CHRISTMAS APPEAL lives especially if they don’t have
support at home or lack confidence
New occupier Checktrade is supporting the Mission Christmas appeal run by in their abilities. Having a mentor
Wave 105 Cash for Kids. The charity provides a Christmas gift to thousands of listening to how their week has been,
local children who otherwise wouldn’t have anything to open on Christmas Day. explaining the world of work and
Last year over 36,000 children received a present. This year Mission Christmas providing them with ongoing support
is asking for: and encouragement can help them
take a first-step into college an
1. New unwrapped gifts for children and teenagers from 0-18 years old
apprenticeship.
2. A one-off cash donation so the team can buy extra presents; there usually
An expected time commitment
aren’t enough gifts for teenage boys and new born babies and last year
is hour a week during term-time
£30,000 was spent buying extra presents for these age groups
only. If you are interested or would
Lakeside North Harbour is acting as a collection point for Mission Christmas like to find out more, please email
and there will be boxes available on Campus to drop presents into from mentoring@ebpsouth.co.uk.
12th November.
JOIN OUR THRIVING BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Find out more about our range of office space options,
call Karen on 023 9238 9056Occupier News
NEW FACES
We are delighted to welcome a number of new occupiers who joined us over the
last few months including:
DUNSTAN THOMAS HOMESERVE/ CONXSERV PORTSDOWN
CHECKATRADE
The growing tech firm The Internet and Network Who create inspiring
moved onto campus from The national firm, which Services provider has spaces to work and
Gunwharf Quays taking operates a nationwide joined Campus in an open learn, has chosen 3000
a new 7,888ft office in directory of recommended plan office in Building Lakeside for its new
Building 3000 which has and trusted tradesmen, has 2000 and embraced the office. The bespoke fit out
been given a custom fit chosen the Campus as its opportunity to move with includes collaboration
to include an open plan new South Coast location. a design process allowing spaces, electrical height
office and collaboration The company has moved them to blend the latest adjustable desks, Design
spaces. into a 9,000 sq ft office in technology alongside a Lab, meeting rooms and
Building 2000 which has unique and quirky office concentration spaces.
been custom fitted. theme.
Advertising Feature
INNOVATIVE SOLUTION FOR
OFFICE BRANDING
It can be difficult to make your office space look
professional and fit with your branding without
spending a large chunk of your marketing budget.
Lakeside North Harbour recently discovered the
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MEET THE PEAFOWLS
Our newest occupiers have arrived! Two Indian peafowls – who we’ve named
#CaptainPeacock and #MrsSlocombe – have joined us on Campus. The pair, which are
15 months old, have attracted lots of attention with many of our occupiers popping down
in their breaks to get acquainted. Joel from our maintenance team created an amazing
pen for Captain Peacock and Mrs Slocombe to live in whilst they acclimatise themselves
to their new surroundings. After this they will be released to roam free in the grounds to
the rear of 2000 – 4000 Lakeside. Keep up to date with how the peafowls are getting on by
liking our Facebook page.
JOIN OUR PLASTIC AMNESTY ON 15th NOVEMBER
Together with the Final Straw and Helistrat we are running a Plastic Waste Amnesty on Thursday 15th November
to help occupiers think about their use of plastics and discover how people feel about reducing the use of plastics
on Campus. The Atrium will be home to a collection bag for any unwanted plastic items, with TV screens across the
Buildings playing host to screenings of A Plastic Ocean. There will also be Q&A sessions and the opportunity to buy
reusable water bottles and other items. Look out on the Campus App and Facebook page for more details.
PLASTIC FACTS
• Globally, we are now producing nearly 300
million tons of plastic every year
• A staggering 50% of plastic is for single-use
purposes
• More than 8 million tons of plastic leaks into
the ocean each year (mainly from land sources)
which equates to a truckload of plastic a minute
• If just one in ten people in the UK refilled once a
week, we’d have 340 million less plastic bottles
a year in circulation.
AVIS OFFER FOR CAMPUS OCCUPIERS MISSION CHRISTMAS FACEBOOK LIVE -
Avis, which has relocated its Portsmouth operation 12TH DECEMBER
to Lakeside, is offering a benefit programme to all Join us in the Atrium on
occupiers. The Premier Partners Benefit Programme Wednesday 12th December
provides a 10% discount on car and van rentals worldwide when the Wave 105 team will
– ideal for business or holiday use. be on Campus as part of the
Avis Preferred will also be available with a complimentary Mission Christmas appeal.
membership for occupiers, enabling access to exclusive The team will be with us
offers, and the ability to skip the counter and paperwork from 0800 – 0930 for a Facebook Live session including
and go straight to the car. Avis at Lakeside North Harbour a Glitter Bar and photo opportunities so do bookmark
is open Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm, and Saturday, 8am your diaries and support this wonderful local scheme
– 1pm with a 24 hour drop off facility. #SparkleforMissionChristmas
Western Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN
Telephone: 023 9238 9056 | Email: karentyrrell@nwglidefern.co.uk www.lakesidenorthharbour.com
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