b4b News – April Roundup 2025

🔧 Col-Tec 

Engineering legends in the world of collating, Col-Tec just celebrated 50 years in business, and we gave them the digital platform to match. Their new b4b-built website celebrates their global reach and no-nonsense approach to their machinery. It’s slick, smart, and shows the world they’re just getting started. 

⚾ Oxford City Bowls 

We brought a century of Oxford sporting history online with this warm, welcoming, and accessible new site for Oxford City Bowls Club. From taster sessions to tournament days, it’s designed to grow their community. Plus, it gives prospective members a proper digital hello; pint at the bar, optional (but encouraged). 

💪 Pioneer Personal Training 

Powerlifting pedigree meets powerful UX. Like its founder, this new site for Pioneer Personal Training pulls no punches. Designed to motivate, convert, and reflect the brand's no-excuses energy, it’s built for users who want results and want them now. In just one visit, you’ll be booking your first session. 

🍷 Templar Wines 

For Templar Wines, we uncorked a site that blends premium aesthetics with French flair. Their stylish new eCommerce platform puts Bruno Andreau’s bold bottles and curated collections front and centre. From buttery Chardonnays to bold new blends, it’s a virtual cellar worth exploring. 

Thinking about your next website move? Discover our Website Design & Development services and let’s bring your vision to life. 

🧬 Thrive Supplements 

Meet Thrive — our newest health-focused client shaking up the supplements space. Backed by science and powered by purpose, Thrive is all about helping people unlock their full potential. We’re handling their social media strategy, promo campaigns, and brand rollout across Meta. Trust us, this one’s about to go big.  

🚿 Fohen 

You’ve seen their taps. Now meet their tap into success story. This month, we launched a new Fohen case study. It shows off their instant boiling water tech with crisp visuals, compelling copy, and clear performance results. From taps to traffic, this one’s got serious flow. 

🎣 Collins Nets  

From fisheries and field sports to water rescue kits, Collins Nets has grown into the UK’s go-to for specialist netting solutions. Shot on-site and styled with purpose, we delivered with the quality their 35+ year reputation demands. 

🏁 Poole Pirates Speedway  

They came. They revved. They absolutely rocked it. The Poole Pirates Speedway dropped back into our in-house studio to film fresh content. Our team had to level up its horsepower for this one as we shot dynamic media content built for socials, promos, and fan-fuelled hype. 

🌳 Harbour View Crematorium  

Filming at Harbour View is always a privilege. This month, we shared the story of their unique woodland burial site. We captured the eco-inspired architecture and stunning beauty of the 70-acre grounds with a sense of calm and care — a serene, moving project we’re proud to share. 

Got a story worth sharing? Let’s turn it into scroll-stopping content. Chat with our Media Production team, and let’s roll. 

👨‍🔬 Meet Jed Murray 

Say hello to Jed Murray, our Head of Software and the quietly brilliant brain behind many of the bespoke systems we deliver here at b4b. Originally a Chemistry graduate (yep, seriously), Jed swapped lab coats for laptops in pursuit of a faster-paced, client-focused career. 

 🧸 b4b, Miniaturised 

When OpenAI dropped its new image tool, we couldn’t resist. Say hello to the poseable versions of the b4b media team. Fully fictional, wildly unnecessary, and 100% hilarious. Would we buy the whole set? Absolutely. 

🎬 Chrissie & Dani vs. The Outtakes 

Behind every flawless final edit is a blooper reel bursting with stumbles, side eyes, and accidental camera angles. Chrissie and Dani gave us all the behind-the-scenes chaos — proof that a perfect shot takes patience, laughter, and a wee bit of mild panic. 

🍋 Wholesale Cakes 

April’s Cake of the Month? A citrusy, floral Persian Lemon beauty that nearly derailed production. (We won’t name names, but someone tried to eat the set). Styled to perfection and shot with care, it’s a feast for the eyes — and hopefully soon, the office kitchen (please). 

📈 MB Wilkes 

April brought major wins from our software squad. After launching MB Wilkes’ new eCommerce platform, we’re thrilled to share just how well it’s performing: 

• 📦 +39% increase in online orders compared to last year 

• 💰 +33.5% growth in online revenue compared to last year 

That’s not just a good quarter but a sign of what happens when strategy, UX, and tech come together. 

Want to build a site that delivers like this? Talk to our Software team, and let’s start mapping out your digital success story.

🎯 Hayley Baverstock 

Nine years in as our Accounts Director, and Hayley’s still the calm in every storm. From managing projects to mentoring team members, her leadership, warmth, and wit have made her a cornerstone of b4b for nearly a decade. She's also known for her poker face in pitch meetings — and The Apprentice boardroom *gulp*. 

💻 Joey Gray 

It’s been two years since Joey joined b4b as our Website Project Manager and all-around workflow wizard. Joey keeps web builds running smoothly, clients updated, and our deadlines in check. Clients love him. We love him. Yes, even with all the Donald Duck impressions. 

📲 Matt Wade 

Having joined the b4b ranks in April 2024, within weeks, Matt AKA “Wadey” was already shaping the look and feel of our social feeds. Now a go-to Social Media Executive, he’s behind the lens, on top of trends, and always ready with a killer caption. One year in — and he’s just getting started. 

👨‍⚖️ The b4b Apprentice: Officially Unhinged 

Yes, we did it. We brought The Apprentice from the BBC to b4b — and no, you’re not ready (we ruddy weren’t). What started as a team-building challenge quickly turned into the most quotable project we’ve ever launched.  

• Questionable pitches? ✔️ 

• Loose interpretation of strategy? ✔️ 

• An official trailer that deserves awards (or therapy)? ✔️ 

Watch the Trailer if you haven’t already. 

🏌️(Sir) Tilley on the Tee 

Unable to join the challenge in person, Sir Anthony Tilley beamed in his best wishes from the Scottish fairways. Boardroom duties? Delegated. Golf? Prioritised.  

💥 (Baroness) Baverstock Pulls No Punches 

“You call that negotiating?” Hayley didn’t hold back as our fearsome (and fabulous) boardroom judge. Tough but fair. Except when it came to overspending . . . then she was just tough. 

😅 (Lord) Llewellyn, Mildly Concerned 

“Didn’t know chaos could be this well-branded,” said Rich, mid-judgment. We’re unsure if that was a compliment or a cry for help, but we’ll take it anyway.