Latest news with #Charterhouse
Times
27-06-2025
- Business
- Times
Two Circles
Rank 92 Annual sales growth over three years 60.46% Sports marketing agency Appearing on this league table for the fourth year in a row, this digital agency uses data to build relationships with sports fans. Since starting in 2011, it has built a roster of clients including the Premier League and Wimbledon's tennis championships. Under its co-founder and chief executive, Gareth Balch, 42, the company more than doubled sales to £152.3 million last year when the private equity firm Charterhouse acquired a majority stake; the deal reportedly valued Two Circles at about £250 million. Liv Garfield, 49, the chief executive of Severn Trent, became chairwoman soon after. Explore the Sunday Times 100 — interviews, company profiles and more
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Car first owned by world record holder to go under the hammer
An Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane, originally bought by Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE, is to be auctioned off. The car, which was bought in 1946 by the land and water speed world record holder, is set to appear in the Charterhouse classic and vintage car auction on Thursday, June 26, at The Haynes Motor Museum, Somerset. It is estimated to sell for between £10,000 and £15,000. Richard Bromell from Charterhouse said: "Painted in his standard Blue Bird colour by the factory, to match all his racing cars and boats, he took delivery of the Hurricane on July 18, 1946. "He used the Hurricane as his regular road car and this was probably the last car he owned as he died not long after on New Year's Eve 1948." Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE first broke the world land speed record in 1924 at 146.16mph. He went on to break nine land speed records between 1924 and 1935 and then set the world water speed record four times. After his death, the car was bought by a lady who used it mainly in France for a couple of years before trading it in to a London dealer in 1951. It was then sold for £995 to Dr Joseph Needham, who went on to be an eminent Cambridge professor. He kept the Armstrong Siddeley for some 14 years before selling the car to a Mr Harding for £20 in 1965. READ MORE: Somerset cider taproom opens its doors near Langport He would keep the Armstrong Siddeley Hurricane until 1990 when it was sold again for £20 to just its fifth owner who then stored it in a damp garage where it sat decaying over the next several years. The car was subsequently rescued and restoration started by a Swiss aeronautical engineer in 2011. Work commenced with a complete strip down to all component parts and then all metal items were either replaced, galvanised, powder coated or chromed. All structural and interior woodwork was renewed and all electrical components replaced or professionally restored. Sadly, poor health resulted in the Hurricane then becoming a stalled restoration project. Keen for the car to be completed and returned to its former glory, it was sold to a fellow Armstrong Siddeley enthusiast in the West Country. He continued and completed the restoration but is now looking to sell the car due to an imminent house move. Estimated to sell for £10,000-15,000 at the Charterhouse auction this Armstrong Siddeley first owned by world land and water speed record holder Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE, restored and painted in Campbell's special 'Blue Bird' colour, will be a perfect addition to any car collection or museum.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Teen spin sensation Aryaman Varma crowned Wisden cricketer of 2025
Aryaman Varma, an 18-year-old leg-spinner from England, has been honored with the prestigious Wisden Schools Cricketer of the Year award for 2025. The Eton College captain achieved a remarkable feat during the 2024 season by taking 51 wickets, a record-breaking performance that has not been seen for several decades at the school . Eton College Varma's exceptional bowling skills were evident in key matches throughout the season. In the opening Cowdrey Cup fixture against Charterhouse, he delivered a match-winning performance by taking five wickets, including the crucial scalp of their captain, which restricted Charterhouse to 246 runs and set the stage for Eton's victory. Additionally, during 'T20 week,' Varma showcased his all-round abilities by leading Eton to three consecutive wins, culminating in a hat-trick against the Free Foresters. His contributions were instrumental in Eton winning the Silk Trophy for the second consecutive year. Aryaman mentored by Kuldeep Yadav Beyond his school achievements, Varma has been associated with the Delhi Capitals as a net bowler for the past three years. He also holds a contract with the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20, where he has been mentored by Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav. Varma aspires to represent England in all formats of the game and aims to bowl against his childhood hero, Virat Kohli. Reflecting on his journey, Varma expressed his gratitude for the support from his family, especially his mother, Ekta Varma, and his elder brother, Arnav Varma, who was a promising fast bowler before an injury ended his career. Varma credits his brother's early influence as a significant factor in his own cricketing aspirations.
BBC News
17-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Africa Daily Why are elite British boarding schools opening up in Lagos?
For decades, wealthy Nigerian families have looked to the UK for elite education - drawn to what they see as prestige, global connections, and academic rigour. But that journey overseas may no longer be necessary. Top British boarding schools like Charterhouse and Rugby are now opening campuses in Nigeria, with others - including Harrow and Millfield - exploring similar moves. But what's behind this growing trend - and is it being embraced or viewed with caution by parents? Mpho Lakaje speaks with parent Lucy Onoriode Okeke, as well as Dr Joy Isa from Rugby School Nigeria, to find out what's driving this shift and what it could mean for the country's education system.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rare silver coffee Biggin could fetch £6,000 at Charterhouse auction
A rare George III silver coffee Biggin is set to fetch up to £6,000 at auction. The item, made by renowned 19th-century silversmith Paul Storr in 1803, is one of the highlights of the Charterhouse two-day specialist auction of silver, jewellery and watches. The auction will take place on Wednesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 1. Richard Bromell, from Charterhouse, said: "This coffee Biggin would certainly have graced the table on a country house and has always been an expensive and desirable way to make your coffee." The coffee Biggin was discovered alongside various other silver items, including trays and a wine funnel, at a valuation day at The Long Street Salerooms in Sherborne. The items had been hidden away in a vintage suitcase for more than 25 years. All were wrapped in old newspaper and were valued, catalogued and entered into the Charterhouse specialist auction. Further entries of silver, jewellery and watches are being invited for the two-day auction. Charterhouse is a family run auction house, based in Sherborne, specializing in antiques, classic cars, motorcycles and probate items. Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse team can be contacted for valuations at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, on 01935 812277 or via rb@
