Rhubarb Issue 12: November 2023

horse boxes into coffee and crêpe trailers. Earlier this year, the siblings opened their first artisan

PRESMAN &COLARD

CHARLIE MANDER (Sing’s, 2005-2010)

coffee shop at the Westgate Shopping Centre in Oxford.The aim at Maya's is to provide a premium coffee experience while supporting local roasters and sourcing only the highest quality products, becoming a one-stop destination for conscious consumers.Their curated menu features artisanal coffee blends, speciality teas, handcrafted hot chocolate, and freshly prepared cakes, including vegan and gluten-free options. The shop is open daily from 7am to 7pm, so pop by and say hello, or find them on:

Charlie is the Founding Partner of Presman & Colard, an International advisory company focusing on global strategy and partnerships, offering market leading advice on growing, structuring and developing businesses and connecting investors and operators on a global scale.Their offices are located in London, Dubai, and Riyadh with clients in over 26 different countries. If you are interested in finding out how to grow your business globally visit their website: www.presmancolard.com

SARAH BOWERS

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Instagram @ mayascoffeeoxford or email: mayascafebar @ gmail.com

SARAH BOWERS (Oakthorpe, 1997-2002)

MAYFLY SOCIAL

PIPPA SHAKESPEARE (née Little) (Oakthorpe, 1997-1999) 72 THE OSE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Pippa is a social media marketing consultant, working with businesses of all sizes to create powerful strategies that grow their presence and audience online, and achieve their business goals. With a background in corporate marketing and global brand-building, she now enables business owners to enjoy a sense of clarity, purpose, focus and confidence in all their social media activities, putting them in control and giving them back time to do more of the things they’re great at. www.mayflysocial.co.uk email: pippa @ mayflysocial.co.uk or call 07580 202955 NEWTONLDP PIERS BEETON (Apsley, 2003-2007) Piers is a co-founder of Newton LDP, a land, development, property agency and consultancy firm with a focus on planning, development and rural property.They work with clients on a range of projects including identifying and marketing of strategic land opportunities, acquisition of land and the management of rural property and business. Newton LDP acts for a wide range of clients including landowners, farmers, high net worth individuals, developers, housebuilders, land promoters, public sector bodies, housing associations, investors, charities, institutions, funds and corporate entities. www.newtonldp.com email: piers.beeton @ newtonldp.com

Transforming written scripts into captivating messages, award-winning voiceover artist Sarah Bowers collaborates with creatives from around the world, recording from her

broadcast-quality professional studio in Oxfordshire. Sarah’s clear, bright and reassuring voice is trusted by brands globally. She specialises in commercial and corporate voiceover projects including e-learning and medical narration. Sarah offers a quick turnaround and is often described as ‘extremely fun to work with’. If you have a project you need bringing to life with a professionally trained, experienced voiceover artist, Sarah is always delighted to offer a free custom demo.

To request a free custom demo, email your script to sarah @ sarahbowersvo.com www.sarahbowersvo.com

SUNLEY EVENTS

CASPER SUNLEY (Sing’s, 2011-2016)

Drawing inspiration from his grandfather's plant hire operation back in the 1950s, Casper launched Sunley Events in 2015, organising bespoke and unforgettable events for any occasion. From private parties, both intimate and grand, to the biggest event of the social season, Sunley Events can help you realise your vision.Their aim is to ensure each event runs seamlessly and on budget, with their Hungerford-based creative team working tirelessly until the last piece of equipment leaves your site.