b4b News – August Roundup 2026

Urban Reef 

Right on Boscombe seafront, Urban Reef has been serving up sea views for over a decade, and its new website finally matches the setting. Designed and built by Lauren, the site brings all-day dining, cocktails and events together in one place, with a menu that changes with the seasons and a booking flow built for a beach bar that rarely slows down. Clean, bright and full of seafront energy, it's a site as easy going as a sundowner on the terrace. 

Whitemead Caravan Park 

Tucked into five acres of Dorset countryside near Wareham, Whitemead Caravan Park needed a website that did justice to its pitches, its games room and its loyal camping crowd. Also built by Lauren, the new site makes it simple for visitors to check facilities, browse pitch types and get in touch before they've even packed the awning. Practical, welcoming and ready for another busy season under canvas. 

Saxton Scaffolding 

Scaffolding doesn't sound glamorous, but Saxton Scaffolding's new website proves it can still look sharp. Built by Joey, the site showcases the team's residential and commercial work across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex, backed by the trust signals that matter most in this trade: CITB registration, full insurance and a client list that includes the NHS. Straightforward, safety-led, and built for a team that would rather be up a scaffold than behind a screen. 

Pennyfarthing at the New Forest Show 

The New Forest Show is always a good excuse to get the cameras out, and this year our media team spent the day capturing Pennyfarthing Homes' sponsored event on site. Between mascot appearances and an award presentation for the horse agility, there was no shortage of moments worth keeping. A brilliant day out, and proof that a countryside show and a film crew make surprisingly good company. 

What are the Best Promotional Products for UK Businesses? 

Most branded merchandise ends up in a drawer or a bin, and it's rarely down to bad luck. This month's blog digs into why drinkware, apparel and tech accessories consistently outperform pens and stress balls, and why event giveaways and client gifts deserve two very different briefs. If your merchandise budget could be working harder, it's worth a read. 

Choosing a Digital Marketing Agency: 3-Step Guide 

Choosing who handles your marketing is a big decision, and it's easy to get overwhelmed by the options out there. This guide breaks it down into three practical steps: shared values, comprehensive service, and aligned goals, exactly what we'd want a business to look for before committing to any agency, including us. Read the guide here. 

Plenty more happening away from the headlines, too. Pop over to our news page to see what else the team's been working on. 

Abbie Markham 

Four years in for Abbie, our software account manager, who somehow keeps every client update, every release and every client's expectations running in step with each other. Between managing timelines, translating developer speak into plain English, and keeping everyone calm when deadlines creep, she's become the steady hand clients rely on. Happy Workiversary, Abbie! 

Curious who else makes up the b4b crew? Our team page has all the faces and roles in one place. 

Autumn Workwear Bundle 

Autumns around the corner, which means it’s probably time to admit the polo shirt alone isn’t going to cut it. Our Autumn Workwear Bundle gives your team a practical branded kit for the changing weather, with your logo printed on every item.  

For £89 + VAT, the bundle includes 2 polo shirts, 3 classic T-shirts, a hooded sweatshirt, lightweight jacket and body warmer, with a choice of colours across the range. A straightforward way to get the team looking smart, consistent and ready for whatever the British weather decides to do next. 

Out of the Office. Into the Community 

Everyone at b4b gets a volunteering day and Jasmine made good use of hers this month. Her day started at the New Forest for Ukraine Hub, sorting donations ready to go out to those who need them, before finishing at the Lymington Warm Hub, helping prepare and serve a hot meal for the local community. 

There was cake, a fair few characters, and an unannounced Environmental Health inspection that ended in a full five out of five food hygiene rating. A brilliant reminder of what one day out of the office can do. 

 Poole Speedway 

Squeezing in just after last month's roundup went out, b4b spent an evening trackside sponsoring Poole Speedway, soaking up the noise and the floodlights. The Poole Pirates saw off the Berwick Bandits with a convincing 60 to 30 win, in an evening packed with speed and more than a few close calls at the first bend. Glad we caught this one before it slipped through the cracks.