Pertemps heads up book launch for TV sports presenter

Recruitment specialist Pertemps Network Group was the sponsor of a book launch for TV sports pundit and presenter Gary Newbon’s (above, centre) new book, Newbon, Bloody Hell, a Life in Sports Broadcasting. The evening at the Hotel du Vin in Birmingham was a celebration of Newbon’s long-standing career and contribution to the world of sports broadcasting. Notable attendees included Brummie comedian Jasper Carrott (above, right), and football manager Ron Atkinson. Lifetime president of Pertemps Network Group Tim Watts (above, left) was also there to support Newbon and listen to his anecdotes from his illustrious career.

Spencer Clarke Group is not The Weakest Link

For the third year running, staff from recruitment agency Spencer Clarke Group have recreated The Weakest Link to raise money for BBC’s Children in Need. Raising £146 this year, the strongest link, Niall Murphy, said: “Everyone looks forward to playing and raising money for such a worthy cause and I’m thrilled to have come out on top!”

Headstar takes the lead at animal charity

A 12-strong team of volunteers from Leeds-based finance recruiter Headstar donated a day of their time to support Hull Animal Welfare Trust, a charity that cares for and rehomes unwanted pets. The team wasted no time in getting stuck in, helping with everything from preparing food and washing dog baskets, through to sorting donations and delivering supplies to the centre’s charity shop in Hull. The team also found time to bond with the centre’s dogs over walks and socialise with the cats – with one member of Headstar’s team, Rachel Porteous (above, left), striking up such a bond with one of the feline residents, Milo, that she ended up adopting him! The Donate A Day initiative is part of Headstar’s employee wellbeing programme.

The IN Group quiz raises £30k for charity

The IN Group, a collection of specialist talent brands, raised moare than £30k for charity partner Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity in a charity quiz at The Fable in Holborn, London. The Rainbow Trust supports families with children who are dealing with life-threatening illnesses and aims to maximise the quality of time for families facing the difficulties of having a child with a serious illness.

Image credit | Gary Newbon