GlosBiz beware: Bribery Act comes into force on 1 July

The UK Bribery Act comes into force on 1 July 2011. Directors and other senior officers can be found guilty of individual criminal offences, if acts of bribery have been committed with their consent or connivance. The individual offences carry a sentence of up to ten years' imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.

The Act also creates a corporate offence of 'failing to prevent bribery'. The business itself can be liable for an unlimited fine, and can be debarred from tendering for public contracts, if an employee or agent of the business offers, gives, or receives a bribe for the benefit of the business. The only defence available to the business in such circumstances is that it has implemented 'adequate procedures' to prevent bribery within the organisation.

Rickerbys offers an "Anti-Bribery Healthcheck" for your business for a fixed price of £499 + VAT. This includes a one-hour consultation about procedures which you may need to adopt in order to guard against bribery within your organisation, provision of an anti-bribery policy, a 'toolkit' of measures to consider, and a template risk assessment for you to carry out. For further details please contact Matthew Clayton.

Direct Dial: 01242 246497
Email: matthew.clayton@rickerbys.com

Mirror mirror on the wall - Sun damage

Find out how sun damage increases the signs of aging! Slip on a shirt, slap on a hat and slop on some sun screen.

Freckles and sun spots are signs of skin damage and develop as a result of too much sun exposure.

Produces abnormal skin cells that cannot behave like a young skin.

UVA and UVB radiation changes the cells in the skin by interfering with the proper working of the DNA, promotes the formation of free-radicals in the cell, causes the breakdown of collagen and inhibits the workings of the immune system.

Destroys the collagen- Collagen is a type of protein. it connects and supports other bodily tissues, such as skin, bone, tendons, muscles, and cartilage.

Collagen works hand-in-hand with elastin in supporting the body’s tissues. Basically, it gives body tissues form and provides firmness and strength; elastin gives the same body tissues much need flexibility.

Rules that we should follow when being in the sun

1. Always where sun screen- needs to be water proof and a high factor is recommended. ( factor 50)
2. Protective clothing e.g. hats, thin linen clothes will keep you cool.
3. Eye protection, sun glasses
4. Avoid midday sun and sit in the shade.

Carita Body treatment- Great to have before holiday

Why not start to treat yourself by experiencing a Carita full body exfoliation using the luxurious Renovateur Scrub; this is a special blend of crushed, roasted sunflower seeds, thyme, lemon oil extract and cloves. This is what gives its unique smell which is like nature in a bottle. You will receive a relaxing scalp massage before you shower off ready for a full body moisturizes which will leave your skin with a radiant glow.

Exclusive extra:

You will receive a velvet glove mini manicure which will include a file,
moisturising hand massage and a paint.

This is a true experience of a velvet glove manicure…
One Touch…. Feel the touch…. Experience the touch….
Only £60.00
Offer valid until end of July 2011


Pro-lift firming facial

The pro-lift is a great introduction to Caritas fabulous Non-surgical face lifts. Its firming, lifting, toning and gives you INSTANT results!

It’s a TRUE experience