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<title>Ken McEwen Public Relations - News</title><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/index.php</link><description>News from Ken McEwen Public Relations in Aberdeen&#x2c; Scotland</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 Ken McEwen</dc:rights><dc:date>2012-02-01T10:09:15+00:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:12:06 +0000</lastBuildDate><item><title>John Clark Motor Group moves into Perth area with acquisition</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2012-02-01T10:09:15+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/75b5eda50126542bf1d90574fe47f334-168.php#unique-entry-id-168</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/75b5eda50126542bf1d90574fe47f334-168.php#unique-entry-id-168</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The John Clark Motor Group has acquired the Thomson and Potter Skoda dealership, taking the group into the Perth area for the first time. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="John Clark" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/john-clark120201.jpg" width="262" height="178" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Report underlines &#x201c;sector-leading&#x201d; standards at Aberdeen school</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2012-01-23T10:15:32+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/b5f1067c9c8590d55d162c068042e850-167.php#unique-entry-id-167</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/b5f1067c9c8590d55d162c068042e850-167.php#unique-entry-id-167</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[An Aberdeen school that provides day and residential education for children and young people with additional support needs has been recognised as achieving &ldquo;outstanding sector-leading&rdquo; standards in <a href="http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/inspection/Camphill.pdf" rel="external">a report by Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate</a>. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Amber Kindergarten" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/amber-kindergarten450.jpg" width="237" height="181" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Highland house prices down 2&#x25; in 2011 </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2012-01-04T13:16:46+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/61c2546132db31aa3627b8db99aeaf31-166.php#unique-entry-id-166</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/61c2546132db31aa3627b8db99aeaf31-166.php#unique-entry-id-166</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Highland Solicitors Property Centre (HSPC), the leader in the Highland property market for more than 30 years, has released its 2011 results, showing that average house prices in the area dropped 2% last year. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="198065_214697381878756_214690208546140_1025315_2393732_n" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/198065_214697381878756_214690208546140_1025315_2393732_n.jpg" width="237" height="163" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill Connections winter edition published</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-12-07T14:38:09+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/64e52b12d0e3bda494933c8b166e52d4-165.php#unique-entry-id-165</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/64e52b12d0e3bda494933c8b166e52d4-165.php#unique-entry-id-165</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have just published the latest issue of Camphill Connections, the Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire newsletter. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.camphillaberdeen.org.uk/news/Newsletter/newsletter.html" rel="external"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill_Connections_5" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/camphill_connections_5.jpg" width="158" height="219" /></a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Refurbished Highland property centre opens its doors</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-11-23T10:56:06+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cbe409c695fbf60cb24cbb1a551b75a9-164.php#unique-entry-id-164</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cbe409c695fbf60cb24cbb1a551b75a9-164.php#unique-entry-id-164</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Highland Solicitors Property Centre (HSPC) has completed the refurbishment of its property centre in Queensgate, Inverness.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Refurbished HSPC 089" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/refurbished-hspc-089.jpg" width="237" height="163" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill School Aberdeen achieves 100&#x25; satisfaction from parents</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-10-24T10:34:38+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6cb0a8b5716f95bcbc7138ccc5456f80-163.php#unique-entry-id-163</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6cb0a8b5716f95bcbc7138ccc5456f80-163.php#unique-entry-id-163</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Camphill School Aberdeen has received a 100% satisfaction rating from parents as part of its re-assessment for the internationally-recognised Autism Accreditation. The long-established Aberdeen school, which inspired the worldwide Camphill movement, is one of only 14 schools in Scotland and the only one in Aberdeen to have achieved this standard.  <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School Aberdeen" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5712200295_9904d8871e_z.jpg" width="212" height="162" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>At 26&#x2c; Steven Black becomes vice chair of Britain&#x2019;s largest housing co-operative </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-10-20T11:00:48+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c41a5b97a5e3b913bb6f28df52c09db9-162.php#unique-entry-id-162</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c41a5b97a5e3b913bb6f28df52c09db9-162.php#unique-entry-id-162</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Steven Black, has been elected vice chairman of Tenants First Housing Co-operative &ndash; Britain&rsquo;s largest housing co-operative. At 26 he is believed to be the youngest vice chair in more than 200 social landlords in Scotland, including housing authorities, associations and co-operatives.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Steven Black" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/steven_black400.jpg" width="212" height="319" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>World expert for Camphill autism conference</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-10-17T15:27:12+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4077429a6051980a2b61d4e716570c4a-161.php#unique-entry-id-161</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4077429a6051980a2b61d4e716570c4a-161.php#unique-entry-id-161</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr Olga Bogdashina, who teaches and lectures on autism around the world, is to return to Camphill School Aberdeen next month (November) to lead a conference examining communication issues in Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Dr Olga Bogdashina" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/olga_bogdashina-400.jpg" width="212" height="312" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First homes released for sale at new Donside development in Aberdeen</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-10-17T11:37:31+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/d0c32eabef1da006acb69996d95765bc-160.php#unique-entry-id-160</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/d0c32eabef1da006acb69996d95765bc-160.php#unique-entry-id-160</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first release of 13 homes at the new <a href="http://www.donsidelife.com" rel="external">Donside</a> village development in Aberdeen has gone on on the market, with prices starting at &pound;140,750. <a href="http://www.chap.co.uk" rel="external">Chap Homes</a> reports strong interest in the new development, with a large number of enquiries and one reservation received already.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Donside Aberdeen" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/donside-1.jpg" width="212" height="155" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Time to look at new business models?</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-10-13T15:48:36+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cf9ebfd4bec98881634d2e0b76762e6c-159.php#unique-entry-id-159</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cf9ebfd4bec98881634d2e0b76762e6c-159.php#unique-entry-id-159</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The recession has made many directors reconsider the way they do business. But, is it also a time to consider other business models? Are social enterprises and co-operatives now more in tune with the times?<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Sandy Murray" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/donside-jv.jpg" width="212" height="182" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tenants First chair wins Committee Member of the Year Award </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-10-10T16:25:10+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c80b6c09a759d07c7d5820a394d437ee-158.php#unique-entry-id-158</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c80b6c09a759d07c7d5820a394d437ee-158.php#unique-entry-id-158</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the second time in four years, the chair of Tenants First Housing Co-operative has been awarded the Helen McGregor Award as the &lsquo;Committee Member of the Year&rsquo; by EVH, a trade association for Scottish Housing Associations.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Formal winner 400" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/formal-winner-400.jpg" width="212" height="143" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Harley Davidson wins marathon trophy</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-10-04T16:44:35+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e92ad17a4054849540d9c08e22aafe2b-157.php#unique-entry-id-157</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e92ad17a4054849540d9c08e22aafe2b-157.php#unique-entry-id-157</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Harley Davidson, from Inverness, is the 2011 winner of the Gerald Cooper Memorial Cup, presented by <a href="http://www.hspc.co.uk" rel="external">Highland Solicitors Property Centre (HSPC)</a> to the first resident from the Highlands across the line in the <a href="http://www.lochnessmarathon.com/" rel="external">Baxters Loch Ness Marathon</a>. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Harley Davidson-Dawn Cooper" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/h_davidson-d_-cooper-400.jpg" width="212" height="146" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Joint venture agreement to drive Donside village development in Aberdeen </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-10-04T12:00:17+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8f2b61deef4bb8d26c0678fdb96cc0c9-156.php#unique-entry-id-156</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8f2b61deef4bb8d26c0678fdb96cc0c9-156.php#unique-entry-id-156</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tenants First Housing Co-operative and Chap Homes Ltd have entered into a joint-venture agreement to build the Donside housing development on the former Donside Paper Mill site in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Donside JV partners" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/donside-jv-partners.jpg" width="212" height="145" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Highland house prices hold up in August</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-09-21T12:40:48+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/224d333ca8c09a526342061edb6ffcf6-155.php#unique-entry-id-155</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/224d333ca8c09a526342061edb6ffcf6-155.php#unique-entry-id-155</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The average house price in the Highlands increased by almost 4% in the three months to the end of August, compared to figures for the previous quarter, according to the latest statistics released by the Highland Solicitors Property Centre. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Plockton" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/plockton.jpg" width="212" height="143" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill School Aberdeen opens its doors</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-09-16T09:22:35+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/460fdb7a4b0a8b681f3557cc5f044bae-154.php#unique-entry-id-154</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/460fdb7a4b0a8b681f3557cc5f044bae-154.php#unique-entry-id-154</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.camphillschool.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill School Aberdeen</a> is holding an Open Day on Saturday, September 24 from 2pm to 5pm at its Camphill campus on Milltimber Brae, in the Milltimber area of Aberdeen. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School open day" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/csa-open-day.jpg" width="208" height="291" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scottish motor group changes up a gear</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-09-19T10:57:20+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/080ac81591a4610e418f999d77aa2096-153.php#unique-entry-id-153</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/080ac81591a4610e418f999d77aa2096-153.php#unique-entry-id-153</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The John Clark Motor Group has reported a strong financial performance in its latest annual accounts for the year to December 31, 2010. At &pound;281 million, turnover for Scotland&rsquo;s fourth largest motor group was up 10% up on 2009. Pre-tax profit increased from &pound;1.7 million in 2009 to &pound;3.1 million in 2010. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Clark family" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/clark-family.jpg" width="212" height="146" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Aberdeen group supports Camphill Wellbeing Trust </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-08-30T10:33:14+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cb400dd2141a3a0b6571ac69d6b1f9d1-152.php#unique-entry-id-152</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cb400dd2141a3a0b6571ac69d6b1f9d1-152.php#unique-entry-id-152</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Aberdeen building services, engineering and marine safety company, the Richard Irvin Services Group has stepped in to help an Aberdeen charity to provide accommodation for patients who are undergoing therapy. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Stefan Geider and Joe Murdoch" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/stefan-geider-joe-murdoch.jpg" width="212" height="145" /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cricketer John Edrich organises golf day for cancer charity</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-08-01T09:25:33+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8171d20a71d1967e125557c4612da9c0-151.php#unique-entry-id-151</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8171d20a71d1967e125557c4612da9c0-151.php#unique-entry-id-151</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[England and Surrey  cricketer John Edrich MBE is organising a fundraising golf day this autumn to raise funds for the cancer charity he credits with helping him overcome leukaemia. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="John Edrich" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/scan0003-300.jpg" width="162" height="229" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Planning application submitted for Aberdeen care home </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-07-28T10:04:49+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3cc961b0919d7f8ec2407864101e9639-150.php#unique-entry-id-150</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3cc961b0919d7f8ec2407864101e9639-150.php#unique-entry-id-150</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Simeon Care for the Elderly has submitted a planning application to develop a new care home in its existing grounds at Cairnlee Estate in the Bieldside area of Aberdeen. The plan is the first stage of a planned redevelopment to create a new care home, day facilities and sheltered housing on the existing site. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Simeon elevation" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/simeon-elevation.jpg" width="212" height="91" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New premises bring 38&#x25; revenue boost for the Spires in Glasgow </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-07-27T10:52:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7e168d303074d6d3623508eed8749bab-149.php#unique-entry-id-149</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7e168d303074d6d3623508eed8749bab-149.php#unique-entry-id-149</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires, operators of serviced suites in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, has turned in a recession-busting performance in Glasgow, following their move to new premises in the city last summer. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="The Spires Glasgow" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/the-spires-glasgow.jpg" width="212" height="146" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Highland house prices increase 2&#x25; in June</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-07-07T15:53:41+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/738d3505a5241c2629723d56890d4659-148.php#unique-entry-id-148</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/738d3505a5241c2629723d56890d4659-148.php#unique-entry-id-148</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[House prices in the Highlands and Islands edged upwards during June. According to the latest figures released by the Highland Solicitors Property Centre. The average house price was up 2% on the figures for June 2010. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Highland property" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/highland-property.jpg" width="212" height="162" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HSPC takes greener option for Property Review</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-07-06T17:32:14+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5c77ef3314a2ca970f5789b49e05c19e-147.php#unique-entry-id-147</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5c77ef3314a2ca970f5789b49e05c19e-147.php#unique-entry-id-147</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Highland Solicitors Property Centre is taking a further significant step in its aim to improve its environmental performance. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="HSPC Property Review" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/hspc-property-review.jpg" width="212" height="311" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Work starts on John Clark Motor Group&#x2019;s new &#xa3;6 million dealership in Edinburgh </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-06-28T10:27:32+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/166f24076b4dbd3fc40121df54650e89-146.php#unique-entry-id-146</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/166f24076b4dbd3fc40121df54650e89-146.php#unique-entry-id-146</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Work has started on the construction of the new &pound;6 million Pentland Land Rover dealership for the John Clark Motor Group. The construction contract, valued at &pound;2.9 million, has been awarded to Stewart Milne Construction. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Pentland start of work" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/pentland-on-site-2.jpg" width="212" height="144" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New &#xa3;6 million dealership as Pentland Land Rover takes on wider franchise</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-06-16T10:17:22+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7e605188c9a7f8e7e035b095c6cc6ce5-145.php#unique-entry-id-145</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7e605188c9a7f8e7e035b095c6cc6ce5-145.php#unique-entry-id-145</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The John Clark Motor Group has announced the first details of its new &pound;6 million Pentland Land Rover dealership in the Newbridge area of Edinburgh as it prepares to take over the Land Rover franchise for the whole of Edinburgh and the Lothians at the end of this year.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Pentland Land Rover" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/pentland-land-rover---view-looking-south-west.jpg" width="212" height="129" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires launches business package for independent women</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-06-10T10:07:17+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9ccc3feaf8a56a6ea060dc2aed563ca2-144.php#unique-entry-id-144</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9ccc3feaf8a56a6ea060dc2aed563ca2-144.php#unique-entry-id-144</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The number of women travelling independently on business has increased dramatically in recent years. But, recent surveys have shown that many remain unhappy with their experiences of hotels.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="The Spires continental breakfast" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5221325990_a04c6f60ea_o.jpg" width="212" height="143" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Record enquiries point to growing pent-up demand for Highland property</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-06-09T15:47:55+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dda3f5a439ef64bc06abbeeced144a7e-143.php#unique-entry-id-143</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dda3f5a439ef64bc06abbeeced144a7e-143.php#unique-entry-id-143</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest report by the Highland Solicitors Property Centre shows continuing growth in the number of enquiries being handled by the centre. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="HSPC " src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/screen-shot-2011-06-09-at-15.51.30.jpg" width="212" height="147" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill charities to join in Celebrate Aberdeen parade</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-06-06T15:31:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ea619913509644a0b04d078e6b263ef6-141.php#unique-entry-id-141</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ea619913509644a0b04d078e6b263ef6-141.php#unique-entry-id-141</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.camphillaberdeen.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire</a> charities will be among the 120 organisations taking part in the <a href="http://www.celebrateaberdeen.org/" rel="external">Celebrate Aberdeen</a> parade and Saturday, June 11.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Town House Aberdeen" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/town-house-aberdeen.jpg" width="212" height="312" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TV personality Timmy Mallett opens special needs housing development</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-06-08T11:01:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a0018c7e7fbaaeba98d51d374643cddf-140.php#unique-entry-id-140</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a0018c7e7fbaaeba98d51d374643cddf-140.php#unique-entry-id-140</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Television personality and artist Timmy Mallett is to perform the official opening on Tuesday, June 7 of a new &pound;2.7 million housing development specially designed for individuals with additional support needs.  <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Timmy Mallett at opening" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/timmy.jpg" width="212" height="145" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill Connections summer 2011 published</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-05-16T16:52:41+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ab3e3b432014d28fd1ea7c8321f74978-139.php#unique-entry-id-139</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ab3e3b432014d28fd1ea7c8321f74978-139.php#unique-entry-id-139</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The latest edition of Camphill Connections has been published to coincide with the Discovering Camphill national conference on May 17. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.kenmcewen.com/camphillconnections/Camphill%20Connections%20Spring%202011.pdf" rel="external"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 16.52.08" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/screen-shot-2011-05-16-at-16.52.08.jpg" width="212" height="294" /></a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Care experts head to Discovering Camphill conference </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-05-12T10:32:32+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/2ecc9772422ff26d12267f0384f038c0-138.php#unique-entry-id-138</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/2ecc9772422ff26d12267f0384f038c0-138.php#unique-entry-id-138</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leading experts in the field of care for individuals with special needs will be heading to Aberdeen on Tuesday (May 17) for a one-day national conference at <a href="http://www.camphillschool.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill School Aberdeen</a>. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School Aberdeen" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/p3310011.jpg" width="212" height="162" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cranes symbolise hope for Japan</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-05-10T09:20:43+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/1c3ba856ce2e6151e2b69caa4b766df6-137.php#unique-entry-id-137</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/1c3ba856ce2e6151e2b69caa4b766df6-137.php#unique-entry-id-137</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Following the devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan on March 11, more than 26,000 people have been reported dead or missing. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Ikuka Chiba Camphill Aberdeen" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ikuka-chiba.jpg" width="212" height="279" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ceremony marks completion of Blue Toon project</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-05-09T10:06:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ba1e93a89c2d6a7fd5a362c24b73130c-136.php#unique-entry-id-136</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ba1e93a89c2d6a7fd5a362c24b73130c-136.php#unique-entry-id-136</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The National Trust for Scotland and Tenants First are celebrating the completion of a project to conserve and adapt a group of Georgian townhouses at the heart of old Peterhead.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tenants First wins Climate Challenge Fund support</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-05-06T10:17:40+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/016931fa288db1ecb9d4d0a0615d1ef4-135.php#unique-entry-id-135</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/016931fa288db1ecb9d4d0a0615d1ef4-135.php#unique-entry-id-135</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.tenantsfirst.com" rel="external">Tenants First Housing Co-operative</a> has been awarded &pound;43,126 by the Climate Challenge Fund towards the costs of a project to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across Britain&rsquo;s largest housing co-operative. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Energy saving" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/fotolia_9218345_xs.jpg" width="212" height="162" /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Conference to look at relevance of Camphill in meeting today&#x2019;s needs</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-04-07T09:00:10+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ae2c3cb2dfbd465af8a063a4e468e76d-134.php#unique-entry-id-134</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ae2c3cb2dfbd465af8a063a4e468e76d-134.php#unique-entry-id-134</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A conference to be held in Aberdeen on Tuesday, May 17, will review the 70 years since the foundation of the first Camphill community and ask if Camphill&rsquo;s work is as relevant today as it was when Camphill House first opened its doors to children with special needs. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/camphill.jpg" width="212" height="145" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires targets Middle East market at the Arabian Travel Market&#xd;</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-04-07T09:00:13+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5dcb6406dcf57d70fb327ec1b314b5df-133.php#unique-entry-id-133</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5dcb6406dcf57d70fb327ec1b314b5df-133.php#unique-entry-id-133</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.thespires.co.uk" rel="external">The Spires</a>, operators of serviced suites in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, will be targeting the Middle East market in Dubai when it exhibitions at the Arabian Travel Market next month (May) for the fifth successive year.  <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="ATM 2010" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/atm.jpg" width="212" height="151" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill School Aberdeen embracing social media opportunities</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-03-23T13:54:14+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a27b00c87396e8465c15a173aba8e9ed-132.php#unique-entry-id-132</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a27b00c87396e8465c15a173aba8e9ed-132.php#unique-entry-id-132</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Camphill School Aberdeen has joined Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire by embracing social media as part of its communications strategy. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School Aberdeen Facebook" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/csafacebook.jpg" width="208" height="156" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talk examines use of colour in art therapy</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-03-21T16:06:05+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4709da1f2fb7fdc37f8462a00ff123f4-131.php#unique-entry-id-131</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4709da1f2fb7fdc37f8462a00ff123f4-131.php#unique-entry-id-131</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The role of colour in art therapy will be examined by Jennie Tanser, Art Therapist at Camphill Medical Practice, at a free talk in Aberdeen on Tuesday (March 29) evening. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Art Therapy" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dsc_0290.jpg" width="212" height="145" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gardener&#x2019;s forum to support care for the elderly </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-02-28T11:42:14+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8989320ad9e864bd21b3d76d01e7b916-130.php#unique-entry-id-130</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8989320ad9e864bd21b3d76d01e7b916-130.php#unique-entry-id-130</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Beechgrove Garden presenter Jim McColl is among a panel of experts who will be answering questions at a Gardener&rsquo;s Forum on Thursday, March 10 at 7.30 pm to raise funds for Simeon Care for the Elderly.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Jim McColl" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/jim-mccoll.jpg" width="212" height="245" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#xa3;5 million European urban regeneration loan for Donside Urban Village</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-02-28T09:23:27+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3b8061716fc33e5521cecbe73f8f3bfc-129.php#unique-entry-id-129</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3b8061716fc33e5521cecbe73f8f3bfc-129.php#unique-entry-id-129</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.tenantsfirst.com" rel="external">Tenants First Housing Co-operative</a> has secured a &pound;5 million loan for the social housing element at the Donside Urban Village development in Aberdeen. The funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) was provided by <a href="http://www.thfcorp.com/" rel="external">The Housing Finance Corporation (THFC)</a>.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Donside Urban Village" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5220679779_22359a2496.jpg" width="187" height="137" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>John Clark Motor Group puts Monty&#x2019;s Maggie&#x2019;s Appeal into top gear</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-02-24T14:55:27+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9f014f16b87168c3b5428fec7d7bf72b-128.php#unique-entry-id-128</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9f014f16b87168c3b5428fec7d7bf72b-128.php#unique-entry-id-128</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Winning 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain, Colin Montgomerie, has launched a fundraising partnership between Maggie&rsquo;s Cancer Caring Centres and The John Clark Motor Group.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="5473193041_4c730d397d" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5473193041_4c730d397d.jpg" width="262" height="178" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chance to learn about the benefits of the International Baccalaureate</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-02-22T10:40:45+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/0a6a994368751c6a6321c6707e4ba5bd-127.php#unique-entry-id-127</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/0a6a994368751c6a6321c6707e4ba5bd-127.php#unique-entry-id-127</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Prospective pupils and parents in Aberdeen will have a chance to learn about the benefits of the International Baccalaureate curriculum and also see the new premises of the International School of Aberdeen at a series of open events next week.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="International School of Aberdeen" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/isa.jpg" width="212" height="142" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Launch of the world&#x2019;s first online oil and gas drilling equipment course</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-02-17T09:16:26+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/55727d4f5361fa503475e3f3d7122317-126.php#unique-entry-id-126</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/55727d4f5361fa503475e3f3d7122317-126.php#unique-entry-id-126</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Following two years of development, <a href="http://www.adc-engineering.com" rel="external">Aberdeen Drilling Consultants</a> has launched its new <a href="http://www.adcacademy.com" rel="external">ADC Virtual Academy</a> division, offering the world&rsquo;s first online course focussed on drilling equipment for the oil and gas industry.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="ABERDEEN DRILLING CONSULTANTS003" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/aberdeen-drilling-consultants003.jpg" width="212" height="145" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talk examines organic farming and whether it improves food quality and health</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-02-16T15:02:32+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7d261cd2d0dd8e719174884cc174dedf-125.php#unique-entry-id-125</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7d261cd2d0dd8e719174884cc174dedf-125.php#unique-entry-id-125</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Does organic farming affect the quality of food produced and could a difference in food quality affect human health?<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="cattle" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cattle.jpg" width="200" height="134" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>John Clark Motor Group opens new Skoda dealership in Dundee</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-02-14T09:57:57+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cdae694df14700807e9c9bdd5944414c-124.php#unique-entry-id-124</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cdae694df14700807e9c9bdd5944414c-124.php#unique-entry-id-124</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The John Clark Motor Group has opened its new Specialist Cars Skoda dealership in Dundee. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Skoda" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/409234_62851sko.jpg" width="212" height="313" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Multicolour Camphill workers raise &#xa3;2&#x2c;000 for Java volcano survivors</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-02-10T16:04:27+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/37ba26e8c3b68a8ebfb197a794b8eef0-123.php#unique-entry-id-123</link><guid 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business, The Spires, will be risking a terrifying night on Saturday, February 26 in what is described as &ldquo;one of Scotland&rsquo;s most haunted castles&rdquo;. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Castle Menzies" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/castle-menzies.png" width="212" height="162" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires promotes suites as business-friendly alternative to hotels</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-01-24T11:57:45+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c85a7c3f973d9b6236e72adc71c54104-121.php#unique-entry-id-121</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c85a7c3f973d9b6236e72adc71c54104-121.php#unique-entry-id-121</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires, operators of serviced suites in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, is to focus on its benefits for business travellers with a stand at one of Europe&rsquo;s top business travel exhibition next month. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Craig Duguid" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/craig-duguid.jpg" width="212" height="221" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How individuals with Down Syndrome bring joy to those around them</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-01-20T13:20:31+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/08e032ba46401b0275217d6d0763cd4e-120.php#unique-entry-id-120</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/08e032ba46401b0275217d6d0763cd4e-120.php#unique-entry-id-120</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr Marga Hogenboom, author of the book &lsquo;Living with Genetic Syndromes Associated with Intellectual Disability&rsquo;, is to present a talk on Down Syndrome on Tuesday (January 25) based on her experience working at <a href="http://www.camphillmedical.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill Medical Practice</a> and <a href="http://www.camphillschool.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill School Aberdeen</a>.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>House prices up in Highlands as year of mixed fortunes ends </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-01-13T09:45:42+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/79c9db2e5f12edf1ebc285ca766fc3fc-119.php#unique-entry-id-119</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/79c9db2e5f12edf1ebc285ca766fc3fc-119.php#unique-entry-id-119</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Average house prices in the Highlands ended 2010 2% up on the same period in 2009, according to the latest figures just released by the Highland Solicitors Property Centre (HSPC). The figures show the average house price in the Highlands was &pound;170,004 in the final quarter of 2010, up &pound;2,851 from the end of 2009. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Sarah Woodcock HSPC" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/sarah-woodcock-hspc.jpg" width="177" height="261" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>T.Rex drummer in Aberdeen for art exhibition and final UK music event</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-01-05T22:03:10+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/28b578cef3b062ea40da51674d446a93-118.php#unique-entry-id-118</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/28b578cef3b062ea40da51674d446a93-118.php#unique-entry-id-118</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bill Legend, the last surviving member of the 1970-73 line-up of rock group T.Rex will be in Aberdeen on Friday (January 7) for the opening of his first-ever art exhibition in the city and his final music event in the UK.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Marc Bolan by Bill Legend" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/t_rex_marc_bolan_bill_legend_print_5-1.jpg" width="208" height="243" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Serviced apartments are better than hotels&#x2c; oh yes they are&#x21;</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-12-15T16:25:18+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7076a1f4dafd62f892f30cb2ae2dfc10-117.php#unique-entry-id-117</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7076a1f4dafd62f892f30cb2ae2dfc10-117.php#unique-entry-id-117</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.thespires.co.uk" rel="external">The Spires</a> has turned to pantomime as it promotes its suites in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow over the Christmas and New Year period. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Ugly Sisters" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ugly-sisters_sm.jpg" width="208" height="140" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Chris Clark appointed as director at John Clark Motor Group</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-12-02T14:40:56+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/fc7a4cb0af93b35ff58c3c40f585c0fa-116.php#unique-entry-id-116</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/fc7a4cb0af93b35ff58c3c40f585c0fa-116.php#unique-entry-id-116</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Chris Clark has been appointed as a director at the John Clark Motor Group, the top four Scottish motor group established by his father, John Clark, in 1977.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Chris Clark of John Clark Motor Group" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5220652727_eba7ea824e.jpg" width="212" height="181" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill to feature in three-part radio documentary in Korea</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-11-29T10:18:53+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/776116df181dfe7d3af7918e191d9f86-115.php#unique-entry-id-115</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/776116df181dfe7d3af7918e191d9f86-115.php#unique-entry-id-115</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Camphill Aberdeen communities are to be featured this week (December 1-3) in a series of three radio programmes looking at the work of the Camphill communities in Aberdeen.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scots Rugby Star opens new centre</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-09-30T12:27:38+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/22ba1468168e26273a7ea1dba2ef5ced-114.php#unique-entry-id-114</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/22ba1468168e26273a7ea1dba2ef5ced-114.php#unique-entry-id-114</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Scottish Rugby International, Moray Low officially opened Camphill School Aberdeen&rsquo;s new &pound;305,000 Therapy Centre Centre on September 25 as part of the school&rsquo;s open day. Moray&rsquo;s involvement recognises the substantial donation to the therapy centre fundraising effort, from the Wooden Spoon, rugby&rsquo;s children&rsquo;s charity.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School Therapy Centre" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/therapy-centre3.jpg" width="212" height="162" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill newsletter published</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-11-25T11:27:21+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7e92c5af58a3212fe83677e7bf0fd240-113.php#unique-entry-id-113</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7e92c5af58a3212fe83677e7bf0fd240-113.php#unique-entry-id-113</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The benefits of experiencing nature for vulnerable children, the reality of &lsquo;inclusion&rsquo; for one boy and a Scots rugby star opening a new therapy centre. These are just some of the stories in the latest <a href="http://www.camphillaberdeen.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill Aberdeen</a> newsletter which is published today. <br /><br /><a href="http://kenmcewen.com/Downloads/Camphill%20Nws%20Wntr%202010.pdf" rel="external"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill Aberdeen Newsletter" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/camphill-nws-wntr-2010.jpg" width="208" height="291" /></a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Blank Stare - talk on media influence on children&#x27;s speech</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2011-04-11T14:15:06+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/98d18adb57a7d9b120d7652000ca6a30-112.php#unique-entry-id-112</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/98d18adb57a7d9b120d7652000ca6a30-112.php#unique-entry-id-112</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A talk in Aberdeen, on Tuesday, April 26, will look at the influence of the media on children&rsquo;s speech development. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="child staring (posed by model)" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/fotolia_12330461_xs.jpg" width="212" height="144" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Energy advice from Tenants First annual report</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-10-17T13:59:12+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4fb7c34f17eb7d71787cbc1f4e15e3af-111.php#unique-entry-id-111</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4fb7c34f17eb7d71787cbc1f4e15e3af-111.php#unique-entry-id-111</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&ldquo;There are also ways in which members can reduce their energy consumption, by making some simple changes of their own,&rdquo; says Hugh Crothers, Director of Property of Tenants First, Britain&rsquo;s largest housing co-operative. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New name for Aberdeen medical charity</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-11-17T12:16:42+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7ada879a8d86abeac1caa1d473a27f94-110.php#unique-entry-id-110</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7ada879a8d86abeac1caa1d473a27f94-110.php#unique-entry-id-110</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The charity arm of Camphill Medical Practice has changed its name to help distinguish itself from the associated NHS practice. The charity will now be known as Camphill Wellbeing Trust, while the NHS practice will retain the Camphill Medical Practice name.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill Medical Practice" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/camphill-medical.jpg" width="212" height="145" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ethics in public relations</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2010-10-11T11:56:42+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e1df00516aa1835b9cc6b12d6ab90cf5-108.php#unique-entry-id-108</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e1df00516aa1835b9cc6b12d6ab90cf5-108.php#unique-entry-id-108</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A joint event between the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and the Grampian PR Group is to examine the issue of ethics in public relations. Ken McEwen is one of the panel members for the event on Thursday, October 21 at the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Ethics" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/fotolia_4500866_xs.jpg" width="225" height="153" /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Aberdeen Conference on Autism leads to greater understanding</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-10-07T15:45:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3103b8425f471a2752816d01ec8c5258-107.php#unique-entry-id-107</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3103b8425f471a2752816d01ec8c5258-107.php#unique-entry-id-107</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr Olga Bogdashina, who teaches and lectures on autism around the world, led a one-day conference entitled &lsquo;Autism: Sensory Perception and the Triad of Perspectives&rsquo; at Camphill School Aberdeen yesterday (Wednesday, October 6). <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Olga Bogdashina" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/olga-bogdashina-400.jpg" width="212" height="312" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Highland runner wins trophy on his first-ever marathon</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-10-05T14:43:32+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9fc05a3a0f0adf520eaae38dada949c5-105.php#unique-entry-id-105</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9fc05a3a0f0adf520eaae38dada949c5-105.php#unique-entry-id-105</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hugh Campbell, from Portree, Isle of Skye is the 2010 winner of the Gerald Cooper Memorial Cup, presented by <a href="http://www.hspc.co.uk" rel="external">Highland Solicitors Property Centre (HSPC)</a> to the first resident from the Highlands across the line in the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Hugh Campbell &#38; Dawn Cooper" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/hugh-campbell_dawn-cooper400.jpg" width="212" height="170" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>International Flag Parade marks move into new home for school</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-10-05T16:09:17+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4dfe4d2d6a1478af4b934b50ad4cc51e-104.php#unique-entry-id-104</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4dfe4d2d6a1478af4b934b50ad4cc51e-104.php#unique-entry-id-104</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The International School of Aberdeen&rsquo;s will mark its move to a new campus in Cults, Aberdeen, on Thursday, October 7 with their International Flag Parade. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="International S|chool of Aberdeen" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/isa-int-week-02.jpg" width="212" height="143" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scottish motor group reports upturn in its latest annual accounts</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-09-30T09:34:00+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/fbbeefd6b4388dfd8e6e97fc3536c917-103.php#unique-entry-id-103</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/fbbeefd6b4388dfd8e6e97fc3536c917-103.php#unique-entry-id-103</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The John Clark Motor Group has reported a significant upturn in its latest annual accounts for 2009, which have just been published. While turnover was maintained at a similar level to 2008, the group&rsquo;s operating profit improved from &pound;1.8 million to &pound;2.8 million.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/john_clark-with-group-sign.jpg" width="200" height="133" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Autism in the spotlight at one-day conference in Aberdeen </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-09-09T10:23:03+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/95ee72f4bd7d14e4b4cfbf9665687afa-102.php#unique-entry-id-102</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/95ee72f4bd7d14e4b4cfbf9665687afa-102.php#unique-entry-id-102</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr Olga Bogdashina, who teaches and lectures on autism around the world, is the main speaker at a one-day conference entitled &lsquo;Autism: Sensory Perception and the Triad of Perspectives&rsquo; to be organised by Camphill School Aberdeen on Wednesday, October 6. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires heads to the Office show in London</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-09-08T15:58:33+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a312e5e7a559a0e9c96beaae7f2f908a-101.php#unique-entry-id-101</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a312e5e7a559a0e9c96beaae7f2f908a-101.php#unique-entry-id-101</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires, operators of serviced suites accommodation in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, is to present its business facilities at the Office, a brand new exhibition at Earls Court in London on September 21-22. The new exhibition is aimed at office managers and PAs .<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="The Spires Directors Suites" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/spires-director-suites.jpg" width="212" height="156" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill School Aberdeen opens its doors</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-09-07T10:57:57+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3f7418f7097d5572f1b943ca1a98d518-100.php#unique-entry-id-100</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3f7418f7097d5572f1b943ca1a98d518-100.php#unique-entry-id-100</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Members of the public will be able to visit the place where the international Camphill movement began 70 years ago, during an open day at the Camphill campus of <a href="http://www.camphillschool.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill School Aberdeen</a> on Saturday, September 25 from 2 pm to 5 pm. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill campus" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dsc_0289.jpg" width="212" height="313" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scotland&#x2019;s first degree in social pedagogy</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-09-06T09:36:26+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6dfce99543efdecbc959a404a48ab8dd-99.php#unique-entry-id-99</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6dfce99543efdecbc959a404a48ab8dd-99.php#unique-entry-id-99</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.abdn.ac.uk" rel="external">University of Aberdeen</a> will launch the first degree programme in Scotland in social pedagogy today (Monday September 6) through a unique partnership with the <a href="http://www.camphillschool.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill School Aberdeen</a>.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/bace-graduation-2.jpg" width="212" height="142" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tell world of your ambition IoD Director General tells Aberdeen</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2010-09-03T15:03:31+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8f5fd7727896251aeab6268907e19577-98.php#unique-entry-id-98</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8f5fd7727896251aeab6268907e19577-98.php#unique-entry-id-98</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Miles Templeman, Director General of the Institute of Directors (IoD), in Aberdeen to learn about the offshore energy industries, has told business leaders in the city that they need to promote the city&rsquo;s past success and future ambitions.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Cameron Ramsay and Miles Templeman" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/iod_marine_operations_003.jpg" width="212" height="312" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IoD Director General visit to Aberdeen to hear needs of energy industries</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2010-08-27T10:18:33+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/001ca7890cc6344b0f5c05fd4395ee21-97.php#unique-entry-id-97</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/001ca7890cc6344b0f5c05fd4395ee21-97.php#unique-entry-id-97</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Miles Templeman, Director General of the Institute of Directors (IoD) is to visit Aberdeen on Thursday (September 2) to hear what the offshore energy industry in Aberdeen requires to sustain the oil and gas industry and maximise the potential of emerging marine renewables.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="oil platform at surnrise" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/oil-platform-at-sunrise.jpg" width="212" height="162" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Is being &#x27;included&#x27; being &#x27;excluded&#x27;?</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-08-25T16:00:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/47059675b6738003675b4e42caf46414-94.php#unique-entry-id-94</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/47059675b6738003675b4e42caf46414-94.php#unique-entry-id-94</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Rowan (not his real name) came to Camphill School Aberdeen, an independent day and residential school, a few years ago. His family was close to breaking point. Rowan was &lsquo;attending&rsquo; his local school but was more &lsquo;excluded&rsquo; than &lsquo;included&rsquo;.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill House" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dsc_0342.jpg" width="237" height="162" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>John Clark Motor Group to open Skoda dealership in Dundee</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-08-13T09:56:46+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5140c4f2780b818bd1864c8f0cb07682-93.php#unique-entry-id-93</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5140c4f2780b818bd1864c8f0cb07682-93.php#unique-entry-id-93</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The John Clark Motor Group is to open a new Skoda dealership in Dundee, following its acquisition of the premises and equipment of the city&rsquo;s former Fairweather Motors from the receiver.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/chris-john-vicky4.jpg" width="212" height="146" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires aims to build US business at travel convention in Houston</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-08-02T11:51:11+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/671695abac46f2e1d613bfda6780d784-92.php#unique-entry-id-92</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/671695abac46f2e1d613bfda6780d784-92.php#unique-entry-id-92</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires, operators of serviced suites accommodation in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, is to exhibit at the NBTA International Convention & Exposition which takes place in Houston Texas, from August 8 to 11. The Spires will be on Stand 544 in the exhibition hall at the George R. Brown Convention Center.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="The Spires Glasgow" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/glasgow39.jpg" width="212" height="146" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Katy plans skydive to raise funds for sister&#x2019;s special needs school</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-07-21T11:11:14+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ca32b56a8f4984c4438668ce4860f5f1-91.php#unique-entry-id-91</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ca32b56a8f4984c4438668ce4860f5f1-91.php#unique-entry-id-91</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Katy Wood, who has cerebral palsy, is planning to jump out of a plane early next month to raise money for her sister&rsquo;s school. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Katy and Beth Wood" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/katy-and-beth-wood.jpg" width="127" height="137" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Work to start next month on Aberdeen&#x2019;s Donside Urban Village</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-07-14T14:05:06+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4fe4b7a9e043ef99c34b5e378f4ffe73-90.php#unique-entry-id-90</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4fe4b7a9e043ef99c34b5e378f4ffe73-90.php#unique-entry-id-90</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Work is due to start work next month on the construction of a new &pound;55 million urban village on the 25-acre site of the former Donside Paper Mill in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Donside Urban Village" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/donside-2.jpg" width="177" height="134" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HSPC launches Premier Properties brand for up-market homes in Highlands</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-06-29T15:04:46+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ce2c2ef2e16f3fb6c3de35b53518bd86-86.php#unique-entry-id-86</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ce2c2ef2e16f3fb6c3de35b53518bd86-86.php#unique-entry-id-86</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.hspc.co.uk" rel="external">Highland Solicitors Property Centre</a> (HSPC) has launched a new brand, Premier Properties, to specialise in up-market homes in the Highlands and Islands. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Sarah Woodcock HSPC" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/sarah-woodcock-hspc.jpg" width="177" height="261" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Historic &#xa3;55 million housing boost for North East </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-06-28T11:10:51+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e7a5187c3496b0f111af5f2f1125f9c1-85.php#unique-entry-id-85</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e7a5187c3496b0f111af5f2f1125f9c1-85.php#unique-entry-id-85</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The biggest development of low cost homes ever built in the North East will form part of a new urban village on the site of a former paper mill beside the River Don in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Donside Urban Village" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/donside_urban_village.jpg" width="177" height="130" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill students receive Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Awards</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-06-23T16:41:05+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ce5b0eaa7b70078b54792edcd0ae6980-84.php#unique-entry-id-84</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ce5b0eaa7b70078b54792edcd0ae6980-84.php#unique-entry-id-84</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nine pupils at Camphill School Aberdeen, which provides education and support for children and young people with special needs, are to receive awards from the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society recognising their achievements in horticulture.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill pupils refurbish community garden in Duke of Edinburgh Awards</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-06-14T10:31:57+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/d93d6aef80531400ac439d5ae2e6ca75-83.php#unique-entry-id-83</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/d93d6aef80531400ac439d5ae2e6ca75-83.php#unique-entry-id-83</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Pupils from Camphill School Aberdeen, which provides education and support for children and young people with special needs, have been carrying out refurbishment work at the Ross Watt Community Garden in the Culter area of Aberdeen, as part of their activity for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill pupis" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/img_7133.jpg" width="177" height="157" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>City of Aberdeen Burgesses Guild visit Camphill</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-06-16T09:36:05+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6412feda6e3f952e51816dc0d7658a94-82.php#unique-entry-id-82</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6412feda6e3f952e51816dc0d7658a94-82.php#unique-entry-id-82</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Around 30 Burgesses and guests from the Burgesses Guild of the City of Aberdeen marked the 70th anniversary of Camphill with an insight into the its foundation in wartime Aberdeen.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Burgesses" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dsc_9505_5_330.jpg" width="177" height="145" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires moves to new purpose-built Glasgow city centre location </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-05-31T14:16:54+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9709dd967b5bc6432c392a6bd8131354-80.php#unique-entry-id-80</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9709dd967b5bc6432c392a6bd8131354-80.php#unique-entry-id-80</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.thespires.co.uk" rel="external">The Spires</a>, operators of serviced suites in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, is developing its business with the acquisition of new purpose-built premises in Glasgow at a more central location.  <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/glasgow47.jpg" width="191" height="131" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Official opening of Scotland&#x2019;s first super-efficient homes from Canada</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-05-20T08:58:17+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5eb64ce7ee48e679fdb1daf950c541b1-78.php#unique-entry-id-78</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5eb64ce7ee48e679fdb1daf950c541b1-78.php#unique-entry-id-78</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The first Canadian Super E affordable houses in Scotland will be opened on Thursday (May 20) in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen by Sushma Gera, Trade Commissioner at the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/super-e-003.jpg" width="181" height="124" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New website tracks and compares your home energy usage</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-05-17T10:52:21+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/36079844b1662c8283470ae16c7d0d0e-77.php#unique-entry-id-77</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/36079844b1662c8283470ae16c7d0d0e-77.php#unique-entry-id-77</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Energy costs for the average household have more than doubled over the past six years. On top of that British Gas have just reported a 7% rise in gas consumption due to the cold winter. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.energyaverage.co.uk" rel="external"><img class="imageStyle" alt="EnergyAverage.co.uk" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/energy-average-comparison.jpg" width="154" height="104" /></a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Economy in focus at IoD Bank of England lunch</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2010-05-10T15:50:29+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/99bcbaf5fed45e871a26b481a77c1510-76.php#unique-entry-id-76</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/99bcbaf5fed45e871a26b481a77c1510-76.php#unique-entry-id-76</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The economy will be the main focus at next week&rsquo;s <a href="http://www.iod.com" rel="external">IoD</a> lunch, on Tuesday, May 18, with Will Dowson, the newly-appointed Agent for Scotland at the Bank of England. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Belt tightening" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/economy_world_belt_tighten.jpg" width="180" height="158" /><br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill Connections summer edition</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-05-09T16:29:28+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4a6ccf25d28dbf1a34daba187e8f9239-74.php#unique-entry-id-74</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4a6ccf25d28dbf1a34daba187e8f9239-74.php#unique-entry-id-74</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have completed the latest Summer 2010 Camphill Connections newsletter for Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire. <br /><br /><a href="http://camphillaberdeen.org.uk/downloads/Connections_Summer_2010.pdf" rel="external"><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill Connections" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/camphill-connections.jpg" width="148" height="206" /></a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires builds relationships with Middle East</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-04-30T16:51:36+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/bf8e056f6554e391ff9080e51adeec04-73.php#unique-entry-id-73</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/bf8e056f6554e391ff9080e51adeec04-73.php#unique-entry-id-73</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires, operators of serviced suites accommodation in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, is exhibiting at the Arabian Travel Market, the Middle East&rsquo;s leading travel and tourism event, which opens its doors in Dubai on Tuesday, May 4. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Arabian Travel Market" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/arabian-travel-market.jpg" width="194" height="133" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nutrition as a foundation for health</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-04-19T13:13:40+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a1b640eb193e209a6c63864a5c86a473-72.php#unique-entry-id-72</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a1b640eb193e209a6c63864a5c86a473-72.php#unique-entry-id-72</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Richard Phethean, from the Beannachar Herb Workshop, is the speaker at a talk on nutrition and health, hosted by Camphill Medical Practice on Tuesday, April 27. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dscf0010.jpg" width="147" height="114" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New website will capitalise on new technology and social media </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-04-21T09:19:32+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5bfc0b8b82d689a1b5972d03bb14f5ba-71.php#unique-entry-id-71</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/5bfc0b8b82d689a1b5972d03bb14f5ba-71.php#unique-entry-id-71</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires, operators of serviced suites in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, has launched a new website that will realise the potential of its recent investment in new technology and build on its use of social media.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="The Spires new website" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/spires-website_sm.jpg" width="176" height="120" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Alex Salmond opens Cafe Connect</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-04-06T17:34:22+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ec82083c09cfd81d87fc4515aa519cc3-70.php#unique-entry-id-70</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ec82083c09cfd81d87fc4515aa519cc3-70.php#unique-entry-id-70</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The opening of Caf&eacute; Connect in Broad Street, Fraserburgh, by Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland, is the realisation of a vision for an internet caf&eacute; that will provide particular benefit for disabled and disadvantaged people in the Aberdeenshire town. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Alex Salmond Cafe Connect" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/fhcafe1.jpg" width="181" height="125" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Deeside Rotary to hear about Camphill&#x2019;s work in 70th anniversary year</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-03-29T12:29:02+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7e1e7c54513efb6bc48e9e3d89a8f348-68.php#unique-entry-id-68</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/7e1e7c54513efb6bc48e9e3d89a8f348-68.php#unique-entry-id-68</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Members of the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Deeside will be guests of Camphill on Wednesday evening (March 31) to hear about the work of Camphill Aberdeen City and Shire communities in this, the charity&rsquo;s 70th anniversary year.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School pupils" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dsc_0289.jpg" width="154" height="226" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill School Aberdeen launches new website</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-03-23T10:07:56+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/41b9b09fcafbbfaa6d1ce7ffe51bc5a0-67.php#unique-entry-id-67</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/41b9b09fcafbbfaa6d1ce7ffe51bc5a0-67.php#unique-entry-id-67</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Camphill School Aberdeen, a school for children with complex special needs, has launched its new website at <a href="http://www.camphillschool.org.uk" rel="external">www.camphillschool.org.uk</a>.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School Aberdeen website" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/camphill-sch-ab-web.jpg" width="173" height="109" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mistletoe cancer therapy talk</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-03-19T10:18:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/0c1650b27881ae8dc4ad2e3e9f4dee03-66.php#unique-entry-id-66</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/0c1650b27881ae8dc4ad2e3e9f4dee03-66.php#unique-entry-id-66</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Dr Stefan Geider of the Camphill Medical Practice will be talking about the use of Mistletoe Therapy in the treatment of cancer. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill Medical Practice Mistletoe Therapy" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/mistletoe.jpg" width="198" height="142" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Children and young people affected by trauma</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-03-16T10:51:55+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4e351d813cb324464d51216f916f2eb0-65.php#unique-entry-id-65</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4e351d813cb324464d51216f916f2eb0-65.php#unique-entry-id-65</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.camphillschool.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill School Aberdeen</a> is to host a conference on Tuesday, April 13 that will focus on how children and young people are affected by trauma. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Aberdeen mother aims for Kilimanjaro summit</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-03-15T09:33:18+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/00a986a239d8771ef8b2a9fd7bb0f981-63.php#unique-entry-id-63</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/00a986a239d8771ef8b2a9fd7bb0f981-63.php#unique-entry-id-63</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jane Riach, mother of a pupil at <a href="http://www.camphillschool.org.uk" rel="external">Camphill School Aberdeen</a>, is setting her sights on reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro this summer to raise money for a new Therapy Centre at the school.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School Aberdeen pupils" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dsc_0271.jpg" width="197" height="135" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Delegates head to Aberdeen to honour 70 years of Camphill</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-03-08T09:51:01+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/117c5d0f997520bf08e3b0e82b79b036-62.php#unique-entry-id-62</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/117c5d0f997520bf08e3b0e82b79b036-62.php#unique-entry-id-62</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Representatives from 56 Camphill communities across the UK and Ireland will be heading to Aberdeen later this month to honour 70 years since the opening of the first community in the city.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill care" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dsc_0126.jpg" width="171" height="251" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Camphill Therapy Centre Appeal exceeds &#xa3;100&#x2c;000 initial target</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-03-03T09:32:40+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ae4eede8612d5ae0e86e68a8c372a17b-60.php#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ae4eede8612d5ae0e86e68a8c372a17b-60.php#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Society of Friends of Camphill School Aberdeen has passed their target to raise &pound;100,000 towards a new therapy centre that will benefit pupils and other individuals with special needs. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School Therapy Centre" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/screen-shot-2010-03-03-at-09.35.12.jpg" width="183" height="97" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The healing qualities of touch</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-02-17T11:18:03+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/81e9e1329befb7a7f47756a54ae75cda-59.php#unique-entry-id-59</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/81e9e1329befb7a7f47756a54ae75cda-59.php#unique-entry-id-59</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Marei Blitz of the Camphill Medical Practice will be talking about the &lsquo;Healing Qualities of Touch&rsquo; on Tuesday, February 23 at 7.30pm in the Newton Dee Caf&eacute;, on Old Ferry Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill Medical Practice" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/medical-practice.jpg" width="168" height="115" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tenants First success in community art bid</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-02-22T10:17:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c168d3dabbb880e0176a3e5935597621-58.php#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c168d3dabbb880e0176a3e5935597621-58.php#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tenants First Housing Co-operative is celebrating support from the National Lottery-funded &lsquo;Inspiring Communities&rsquo; scheme for its award-winning Roanheads development in Peterhead. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/roanheads-square.jpg" width="174" height="118" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires showcases at London travel show</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-02-04T09:30:52+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/2256f626fc334d462243b0013576ad8a-54.php#unique-entry-id-54</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/2256f626fc334d462243b0013576ad8a-54.php#unique-entry-id-54</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires, operators of serviced suites accommodation in Aberdeen, Birmingham and Glasgow, is presenting its business facilities at one of Europe&rsquo;s top business travel exhibitions in London next week.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Director&#39;s suite" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/m-beattie-c-duguid-the-spires_1.jpg" width="197" height="136" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Growth of TAQA is focus at IoD lunch</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2010-01-21T11:22:22+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/792b74dd5156a7ae37499d7c38dfbacf-51.php#unique-entry-id-51</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/792b74dd5156a7ae37499d7c38dfbacf-51.php#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Leo Koot, Managing Director of TAQA Bratani, is the speaker at the first IoD networking lunch of 2010 on Tuesday (January 26). ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ziggy Stardust artwork features on Classic Album Cover stamps</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2010-01-07T11:31:40+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cfc8f2b5c1da01109f6a7a5c82d6a3e5-49.php#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/cfc8f2b5c1da01109f6a7a5c82d6a3e5-49.php#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[David Bowie&rsquo;s &lsquo;Ziggy Stardust&rsquo; album cover is one of ten classic album covers to feature on new postage stamps issued today (Thursday, January 7). <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Ziggy Stardust artwork" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ziggy-stardust.jpg" width="208" height="228" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Jack dyes his hair to raise &#xa3;771 for therapy centre</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-12-17T12:31:06+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/890c5b91e4a192c2f0e7d2c90b72ee6c-48.php#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/890c5b91e4a192c2f0e7d2c90b72ee6c-48.php#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jack Stewart (18) has made his own special contribution to the &pound;100,000 appeal for a new therapy centre at Camphill School Aberdeen, where he is in his final year.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Jack Stewart Camphill School" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/jack_camphill.jpg" width="211" height="161" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires invests in new management system designed for growth</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-12-16T10:49:40+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6e31cddef02c79cdd20d73435dafd5b2-47.php#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6e31cddef02c79cdd20d73435dafd5b2-47.php#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires, which operates serviced suites in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Birmingham, has awarded a contract to Guestline Ltd for the installation of a web-based hotel management system.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="A suite at The Spires" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/copy-of-pinnacle104.jpg" width="226" height="152" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Top album artist visits Aberdeen for first exhibition</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-12-08T12:00:43+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/702befe8db3530f298cd81e5c6c26718-44.php#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/702befe8db3530f298cd81e5c6c26718-44.php#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Terry Pastor, best known for his iconic artwork for music albums by David Bowie, the Beach Boys, The Sweet, Carl Palmer and Soft Machine, will be in Aberdeen this week for his first-ever exhibition in the city.<br /><br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Terry Pastor" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/terry_pastor_sm.jpg" width="229" height="194" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>UK Disability Minister visit to Camphill</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-12-07T10:04:20+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/23d90a7bc86293828df0b3a336c2fcef-43.php#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/23d90a7bc86293828df0b3a336c2fcef-43.php#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Jonathan Shaw, UK Minister for Disabled People, is due to visit Camphill School Aberdeen on December 8 to learn more about its work with children who have special needs.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Camphill School Aberdeen" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/dsc_0273.jpg" width="226" height="154" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Aberdeen City Council one year on</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2009-11-27T12:36:02+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/958e25a418bf579f14db2c9ba44af988-42.php#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/958e25a418bf579f14db2c9ba44af988-42.php#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A year and one day after she took over as Chief Executive of Aberdeen City Council in difficult circumstances, Sue Bruce will share her experiences and her vision.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How to survive Christmas </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-11-24T12:34:27+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c0919f45d2c298880f0f2569c4d9e9d5-41.php#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/c0919f45d2c298880f0f2569c4d9e9d5-41.php#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten tips from the spires suites to help you have a merry Christmas filled with peace and goodwill<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="The Spires offers" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/Spires Xmas 2009.jpg" width="322" height="240" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tenants First Annual Report published</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2009-10-25T13:28:49+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/808cf7257660e3d396fe14c28a23a6d5-39.php#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/808cf7257660e3d396fe14c28a23a6d5-39.php#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2008-09 Annual Report of <a href="http://www.tenantsfirst.com/" rel="external">Tenants First Housing Co-operative</a>, Britain&rsquo;s largest housing co-operative, has been published. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.tenantsfirst.com/docs/downloads/AnnRep0809.pdf" rel="external"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/annual-report-200809.jpg" width="198" height="231" /></a>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Wood Group in IoD focus</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2009-10-23T15:44:12+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e6bf2c6d15f96f6cfc2c696b0e0c1532-36.php#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e6bf2c6d15f96f6cfc2c696b0e0c1532-36.php#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[IoD Aberdeen members and guests will get an insight into the growth and development of the Wood Group at their networking lunch on Thursday (October 29). The speaker is Allister Langlands, Chief Executive of the John Wood Group.  <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Wood Group" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/wood-group.jpg" width="121" height="56" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What will GDF Suez exploration and production base mean for Aberdeen? </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2009-10-03T17:40:46+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ed962c890ce7e08dcdf1fc7ce44e20f5-35.php#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/ed962c890ce7e08dcdf1fc7ce44e20f5-35.php#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[IoD Aberdeen members and guests will get an insight into the development of a new &pound;6 million GDF Suez exploration and production base in Aberdeen.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/gdf-suez.jpg" width="150" height="47" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Tenants First wins award for Residential Development of the Year</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-09-29T06:19:15+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/bb944474513b0efa72be20eb5dbebd3f-34.php#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/bb944474513b0efa72be20eb5dbebd3f-34.php#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.tenantsfirst.com" rel="external">Tenants First Housing Co-operative</a> has been named as the winner of the Social Residential Housing Development of the Year in the Herald Property Awards 2009.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Tenants First Housing Co-operative" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/tenantsfirstlogo.jpg" width="150" height="81" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Funding support extends NE ethnic minority housing initiative</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-09-10T12:12:51+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/283e29fbc7c7c99dd5b64142d5525b37-33.php#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/283e29fbc7c7c99dd5b64142d5525b37-33.php#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tenants First Housing Co-operative has received funding that will allow it to continue its pioneering ethnic minority housing project for a third year. <br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Giving album artwork the eyeball at Homes &#x26; Interiors Scotland </title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-08-26T11:06:20+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a05cb59438d393f3108ca6a0db272225-30.php#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a05cb59438d393f3108ca6a0db272225-30.php#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this age of music downloads, it might seem that album artwork has seen its day. But, the reality is more and more people are buying signed limited-edition prints of their favourite albums to add style to their homes. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/pink-floyd-pulse-sm.jpg" width="140" height="182" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Successful year for The Spires</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-07-30T11:44:39+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/b84ddcc0029a4185cc4c451f9b983041-28.php#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/b84ddcc0029a4185cc4c451f9b983041-28.php#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Serviced suites operator, The Spires has turned in a strong performance for the 2008-09 financial year. The company remains eager for UK expansion. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Margaret Beattie" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/margaret-beattie-the-spires.jpg" width="159" height="233" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Steven becomes Scotland&#x2019;s youngest tenant assessor</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-07-16T10:49:29+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/bd3ede8ee40ab3879ebb1e7e0ff7143d-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/bd3ede8ee40ab3879ebb1e7e0ff7143d-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Steven Black, from Peterhead, has been appointed as Scotland&rsquo;s youngest tenant assessor.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Steven Black and Martin van der Lee " src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/steven-black_martin.jpg" width="236" height="158" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>War of the Worlds album cover at Aberdeen gallery</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-06-08T10:39:30+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9928cdfe118859f3d5f800c712a15d6c-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9928cdfe118859f3d5f800c712a15d6c-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Artists Gallery &ndash; an Aberdeen business that provides training and work opportunities for people with a disability &ndash; is the only gallery in Scotland offering signed copies of the &lsquo;War of the Worlds&rsquo; album cover artwork. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="War of the Worlds" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/war-of-the-worlds2.jpg" width="240" height="116" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Media article in IoD Magazine</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2009-06-04T15:46:39+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3e3392df1cb8a1c654c9faead853fb37-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/3e3392df1cb8a1c654c9faead853fb37-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ken McEwen writes about the changes in our media for IoD Scotland magazine. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Media article" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/0905_iod_Scot.jpg" width="163" height="227" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Spires feature in IoD magazine</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-06-04T15:37:53+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a49a2cfcfaf1ee4cfa7bdfd28cebb7c5-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/a49a2cfcfaf1ee4cfa7bdfd28cebb7c5-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Spires Directors Suites are featured in the IoD Scotland Spring 2009 magazine. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="The Spires in IoD Scotland" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/iod-scot_spires_may09.jpg" width="163" height="227" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Canadian High Commissioner marks energy-efficient homes deal</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-05-22T10:17:16+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8f4a5496f5d35b0d6cceb870a9af987e-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/8f4a5496f5d35b0d6cceb870a9af987e-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, James R Wright marked a deal with Tenants First Housing Co-operative for energy-efficient Canadian timber homes. The High Commissioner was in Aberdeen to attend All Energy 09, Britain&rsquo;s largest renewables technology exhibition.<br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/tenants_first_super_e_2.jpg" width="226" height="152" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Proserv Offshore launches risk-free decommissioning service at OTC</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-05-07T14:42:41+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6577268309a2253e5a42abd7ab9c04c4-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/6577268309a2253e5a42abd7ab9c04c4-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Proserv Offshore is launching a new risk-free decommissioning service, Proserv Energy, on its stand at OTC. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Glasgow housing co-op becomes part of Britain&#x2019;s largest</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-04-28T10:41:23+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/56f4c51771e4b5df0c562a1a0ad1f4cf-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/56f4c51771e4b5df0c562a1a0ad1f4cf-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Four Walls Housing Co-operative in Glasgow has reached agreement to become part of Tenants First Housing Co-operative, Britain&rsquo;s largest housing co-operative, based in Aberdeen.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#xa3;500&#x2c;000 refurbishment complete at The Spires in Aberdeen</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-04-25T11:53:53+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/d8d933b6e9deeeef907fa0ea6c7675f2-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/d8d933b6e9deeeef907fa0ea6c7675f2-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="The Spires has marked the completion of a &pound;500,000 refurbishment of its Aberdeen serviced suites, with the launch of new Director&rsquo;s Suites. <br />http://www.thespires.co.uk/" rel="external">The Spires</a> has marked the completion of a &pound;500,000 refurbishment of its Aberdeen serviced suites, with the launch of new Director&rsquo;s Suites. <br />The Aberdeen-based business which operates serviced suites in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Birmingham, realised that its business guests were wanting the ability to work more efficiently from their suites. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/m-beattie-c-duguid-the-spires_1.jpg" width="229" height="156" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Housing co-operative launches zero-carbon housing programme</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2009-04-08T17:13:42+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/b135c01a14df4ea15e241130388b0c10-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/b135c01a14df4ea15e241130388b0c10-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Tenants First Housing Co-operative, Britain&rsquo;s largest housing co-operative [based in Aberdeen}, is launching a quest to develop high-quality, carbon-neutral housing.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hazardous systems&#x27; specialist expands</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>Client news</category><dc:date>2008-12-16T11:25:12+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e8e0484dcb1cc4365ff6a84a4e441373-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/e8e0484dcb1cc4365ff6a84a4e441373-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[PDC Systems, a leading provider of hazardous area electrical instrumentation to the international petrochemical industry, has moved to a new base in Kintore, Aberdeenshire. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Richard and Pat Cowling PDC Systems" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/richard002bpat-cowling_sign2.jpg" width="238" height="164" />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Project managers focus on crisis communication</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2009-01-15T13:48:04+00:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4683de2a36b0a1119bb22bb16ea182b4-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/4683de2a36b0a1119bb22bb16ea182b4-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ken McEwen will be presenting on the subject of &lsquo;Communicating in a crisis situation&rsquo; at the <a href="http://www.apm.org.uk/" rel="external">Association for Project Management </a>Aberdeen seminar on Monday, January 26.<br /><br />]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New PR consultancy has a wealth of experience</title><dc:creator>ken@kenmcewen.co.uk</dc:creator><category>news</category><dc:date>2008-09-30T10:51:49+01:00</dc:date><link>http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9bdcb9f90939da0ac0fb016f6825bd08-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/9bdcb9f90939da0ac0fb016f6825bd08-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A new name launches on the public relations scene in Aberdeen, Scotland this autumn. While the business may be new, the expertise behind it is long-established. <br /><br /><img class="imageStyle" alt="Project Urqhart Loch Ness PR" src="http://www.kenmcewen.com/News/files/Project Urqhart1.jpg" width="235" height="174" />]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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