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Welcome to the Amberley Marine Web Site, we have tried to make it as straight forward as possible for you to locate what you need.
Our programmes are in the main heavy weight marine training, they are not designed to be 'entertainment' as such. Although we do try to make them as watchable as possible. We hope and expect that you will want to view them many times and refer back time and time again. They are chapterised to make this as convenient as possible. We do not 'pad' our programmes out, or seed them with overt or covert advertising, if we are using a product to demonstrate something it is because it does its particular job well and we would be happy to use it on our own boats - in fact we probably do. We enjoy a good working relationship with many manufacturers and teaching establishments who very kindly lend us equipment, facilities and sometimes boats for particular programmes. If we have been loaned equipment or provided with material help, the company, organisation, or individual, will be mentioned in the credits. We use the very best writers and technical experts both in front of and behind the cameras. Our programmes always follow the best advice available from the RYA, RNLI, Coastguard etc. Our training programmes are used by professionals in the UK and elsewhere in the world, both as training aids and as lecture support. Our Radar Plotting Pads are used by commercial shipping, coastguards and shore based Radar establishments around the world. When you are using one of our products you are in good company. This site was updated on the 9th July 2010
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Who Are We?
Amberley Marine Ltd are producers of marine television and multimedia productions. We are specialists in complex subject areas and our experience and expertise can often help to promote the understanding of technically sophisticated subjects and products.
We have completed programmes on Traditional Navigation, GMDSS, Boat Handling, Pilotage, GPS, Boat Charter, VHF, Sailing, Radar, First Aid, Safety Equipment, Autopilots, Chart Plotters, Diesel Engines, Outboard Engines, Astro Navigation, Weather, Personal Watercraft and Marine Finance.
We have worked with many companies and organisations including RayMarine, Furuno, Simrad, Ocean Safety, Halyard, Lewmar, ABB Nera, MCA{Coastguard}, Thames Water, Royal Navy, RNLI, Walport International, XSMG, RYA and British Telecom.
Over the last 21 years Amberley Marine have worked in the UK, USA, Europe, Mediterranean and the Caribbean, above, on and under the water. We have shot pictures of and from Container Ships, Banana Boats, Car Carriers, Lifeboats, Motorboats, Fishing Boats, Catamarans, Racing Boats, Sailing Dinghies, Cruising Yachts, RIBs, Work Boats, Patrol Boats, Car Ferries, Helicopters and Fixed Wing Aircraft.
(See trade information for more details)
- Astro Navigation
- Day Skipper - Sail
- Diesel Engines
- Dinghies & Keelboats
- Elec Navigation
- First Aid
- Motorboat Handling
- Med Motorboat Handling
- Motorboat Competent Crew
- Understanding Navigation
- Outboard Engines
- Radar
- Ropes & Knots
- Sportsboat Handling
- VHF - DSC
- Weather
- Radar Plotting Pads
A complete Astro navigation training programme with powerful graphics, making it easy to understand the celestial sphere, whilst live action shows you how to check, adjust and use a sextant. Includes worked examples demonstrating each stage of taking a sight.
Script by Tim Bartlett author of the RYA book of Astro Navigation.
The DVD contains the complete video. The complete video script, a sight reduction form, a plotting sheet, extracts of tables and over 80 practise exercises are also available to be downloaded from the DVD. (You will need to run the DVD on a computer and connect a printer to print this material out)
Full random access via menu
Chapters include:
Introduction - Celestial sphere - Noon sight theory - The sextant - Adjusting the sextant - Planning the noon sight - The noon sight practical - Altitude corrections(sun) - Noon sight calculations - Sun sights(part one) - Almanac sun - PZX triangle - Sight reduction tables - Sun sights(part two) - Sun sights(part three) - Sun sights(overview) - Compass check by sun - Twilight - Planet sights introduction - Almanac planets - Altitude corrections(planets) - Sight reductions(planets) - Star sights(introduction) - First point of aries - Sight reduction stars - Use of AP327 volume one - Conclusion
PAL DVD version. £39.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0003
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
Covering all the sailing basics you will need to be a competent crew member, or to skipper a cruising yacht on short passages in daylight and in decent weather. This programme makes sure you "know the ropes" and considerably more. Of course, there's more to sailing than can be covered in one programme, so you won't know it all.....but that's what makes it such a fascinating hobby! Navigation, Weather and more detailed aspects of sailing are covered in other Amberley Marine programmes.
Script written by Tim Bartlett, author of the "RYA Book of Navigation"
Contents: Setting Sails - Winches & Cleats - Basic Sailing. Leaving A Mooring Under Sail - Starting An Engine. Handling Under Power - Coming Alongside - The Crews Job. Anchoring - Man Overboard - Reefing - Rules & Regulations.
PAL DVD £39.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD2009
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
Made in association with the RNLIs' Sea Safety Initiative, especially for leisure boaters and users of small commercial craft. On average the RNLI launch lifeboats up to 1500 times per year to deal with vessels suffering some kind of mechanical failure.
Many of these failures could have been prevented by following simple commonsense guidelines.
Contents include: First Principles - Basic checks - Basic maintenance - Controls - Lubrication - Fuel system - Cooling system - Air system - Exhaust - Electrics - Turbo charging - Gearboxes - Couplings and spare parts.
All chapters have full random access.
(Supplied to and sold by the RNLI and the RYA)
PAL DVD version £24.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0014
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
Covers the practical elements of levels 1-2-3 of the RYA National Dinghy Certificate scheme and level 1 of the keelboat scheme.
This exciting video strikes the balance between essential theory and good practical sailing advice. It was filmed with the generous assistance of the RYA recognised Island Cruising Club. Their headquarters in the beautiful Salcombe estuary forms a perfect backdrop for this production which features a Wayfarer dinghy and a Squib keelboat.
This video is the ideal introduction to anyone taking up dinghy or keelboat sailing.
Includes: Animated graphic theory sections - Practical sailing throughout - Live capsize drill - Safety hints.
Full random access via menu
Chapters include:
Introduction - Preparing to sail - Reaching - Beating - Running - Getting underway - Coming back - Anchoring - Capsize - Running aground - Safety
PAL DVD £24.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0948
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
GPS has revolutionised navigation, delivering accuracy that was undreamed of, even a few years ago. In combination with a chart plotter, autopilot and radar, it makes a vast range of navigational data available.
But, to get the most out of it and avoid the pitfalls, it pays to know something about the technology involved. This programme explains how electronic navigation works and how to use it to best effect on your boat. If you are new to boating we advise you to first view our programme "Understanding Navigation" This deals with the basics you will need before moving to more complicated electronic navigation systems.
Script written by Tim Bartlett, author of the "RYA Book of Navigation"
Contents: How it works - Switching on and basic displays - Errors, accuracy and datums - Basic functions - Waypoint navigation - Planning a passage - On passage - Quick plotting - Sailing to windward.
PAL DVD version £29.50 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD2008
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
Made in association with the RNLIs' Sea Safety Initiative, especially for leisure boaters and users of small commercial craft.
Filmed entirely on location in a variety of boats, this video covers the basics of first aid afloat using standard techniques modified by the RNLI for use at sea.
Contents include: Triage (What to do first) - Airway / Breathing / Circulation checks - Resuscitation - Shock - Hypothermia (Cold) - Hyperthermia (Hot) - Bleeding - Broken Bones - Burns (Including Chemical) - Head & Face injuries - Serious Illness - Seeking Help - First Aid Kit contents.
Produced using a combination of live action and stunning electronic graphics the viewer is guided effortlessly through all the procedures. (Supplied to and sold by the RNLI and the RYA)
The RNLI will receive 50 pence per copy sold The RNLI is a registered charity - number 209603.
DVD £29.50 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0004
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
There's no real magic about boat handling - just five basic principles that the professionals take for granted.
Now Motor Boat & Yachtings' video guide gives away the secrets and shows how these tricks of the trade can be applied to any of the most types of motor boats.
And because any manoeuvre ultimately depends on the crew there's a section on how to handle warps and fenders quickly and confidently.
Covers: Twin inboard engines - Single inboard - Outboard - Leaving a berth - Mooring - Securing to piles - Coming alongside - Anchoring - Man overboard.
PAL DVD £34.50 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0275
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
Suitable for all outdrive engined boats wherever they are based
Sun in your eyes, sand in your toes and wind in your hair - that's what Mediterranean boating is all about. Made in co-operation with Motor Boat & Yachting magazine with Mike Morgan handling the boat manoeuvres and shot on location in Mallorca. This program is specifically for boats with outdrive engines. Includes sections on - Leaving a berth - Anchoring - Stern to mooring - Beaching - Man overboard - Safety equipment - Preparing for sea - Rough weather handling - Boat trim and much more.
This DVD is for anyone, anywhere with an outdrive engined boat.
Running time 40 minutes approx.
PAL DVD £34.50 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0276
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
This video covers all the basics you will need to be a competent crew member, or to skipper a motorboat on short passages in daylight and in decent weather.
This programme makes sure you ‘know the ropes’ and considerably more. Of course, there’s more to motorboating than can be covered in one programme, so you won’t know it all....but that’s what makes it such a fascinating hobby!
Navigation, Weather and more detailed aspects of motorboating are covered in other Amberley Marine programmes.
Covers: Outside Forces - Engines & Controls - Paddlewheel Effect - Three Golden Rules - Starting An Engine - Leaving A Berth (Shaft) - Leaving A Berth (Outdrive) - Swinging Moorings - Coming Back To An Alongside Berth (Shaft) - Coming Back To An Alongside Berth (Outdrive) - The Crew’s Job - Warps - Anchoring - Preparing For Sea - Man Over Board - Rules & Regulations
PAL DVD £34.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0170A
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
Understanding Navigation lets you escape from the restrictions of your familiar home waters, to make more extensive coastal and cross channel passages.
Written by Tim Bartlett and based on his RYA book of Navigation, this new programme incorporates the best of traditional and 21st century electronic navigation techniques.
Includes - Worldwide grid - Marine Maps - Direction - Distance - Depth - Dead Reckoning - Tides - Tide Tables - Difference Tables - Tidal Streams - Estimating Position - Finding a Course to Steer - Finding Position GPS - Introduction to Waypoint Navigation - Traditional Methods - Lights - Buoys - Pilotage
In addition to all the above, over 100 specially written exercises with answers are included in the root directory of the DVD. A computer with a printer attached is needed to display and print them. They will not be accessible in a normal DVD player
PAL DVD £39.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0016
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
On average the RNLI launches lifeboats up to 1500 times per year to deal with vessels suffering some kind of mechanical failure. Many of these failures could have been prevented by following simple, common sense maintenance guidelines.
Small Outboards in particular are light and relatively cheap, yet they are expected to roar into life at the first pull of the starter.
This video is intended to help your outboard live up to that expectation, by helping you to understand how it works and to look after it.
Covers, The Basic Engine - The Two Stroke Cycle - The Four Stroke Cycle - Valves - The Fuel System - The Ignition System - Kill & Stop Switches - Cooling System - Lubrication - Starters & Electrics - Transmission - Undrowning
PAL DVD £24.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0401
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
Helps you choose the correct radar for your needs and get the best out of the radar you already own.
This video will enable anyone to understand and operate a marine radar efficiently and that is essential for navigating in crowded waters or restricted visibility.
Includes First principles - Setting up - Improving the picture - Interpreting the picture - Navigation - Pilotage - Collision avoidance - Radar plotting - ARPA
(Supplied to and sold by the Royal Yachting Association)
(Supplied to the RNLI for Online training for their crews)
Running time 40 minutes approx.
PAL DVD £34.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0018
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
What rope and when to use it. Which knot and how to tie it. The mysteries of splicing explained.
Packed with practical tips and techniques demonstrated by professional riggers.
Running time 52 minutes approx.
PAL DVD £19.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0100
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
(for Outboard and Outdrive Engined Boats)
From Ski boats to off-shore cruisers with outboard or outdrive engines.
Covers launching your trailer boat through to handling at high speed.
Includes Tips on trailing - Launch and recovery techniques - Preparing your boat and engine for launching - Low speed manoeuvres - High speed trim - Emergency stops - Anchoring - Beaching - Man overboard - Rough weather handling - Basic water skiing.
(Follows the Royal Yachting Association Power Boat Syllabus)
Running time 55 minutes approx.
PAL DVD £29.50 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0400
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
A complete guide to passing the SRC VHF Marine Operators Examination. VHF radio telephones are an important factor in safety at sea.
With VHF even the smallest boat can keep in touch. In this video we'll show you some of the equipment available, what it can and cannot do and how to sound like a professional when you use it.
This video will also demonstrate how to get the the necessary licenses for yourself and for your radio.
Includes: Basic Theory - The Licenses - The Radios - The Controls - The Channels - Phonetic Alphabet - Pro words - Intership Calls - Calls Ashore - Pan pan - Mayday - DSC - Other radio and communication aids.
PAL DVD version £24.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0068A
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
Sailors and motorboaters alike are always concerned about the coming weather. Quite subtle changes in the visibility or the wind strength or direction can make a big difference at sea, so - for safety’s sake, as well as to make the most of precious time afloat - we need to know what to expect.
This programme explains just how the weather works, so you can interpret official forecasts more accurately, and read between the lines to turn a large area forecast into a local one.
Contents include: Energy transfer - Gas law - Adiabatic process - Condensation - Coriolis - Sea breezes - Global winds - Air masses - Fronts - Depressions - Clouds - Precipitation - Clouds and rain around depressions - Highs - Fog - Weather maps - Convergence and divergence
(Supplied to and sold by the Royal Yachting Association)
PAL DVD Version £34.95 inc VAT
Kelvin Hughes Catalogue Number - DVD0028
If you would like to see a short preview of this DVD press the play button below. The clip my take a few seconds to download depending on your internet connection.
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RADAR PLOTTING PADS Our Radar plotting pads are used by commercial shipping, Coastguards, VTS and other professional Radar users worldwide. They are a legal requirement on many commercial vessels Two formats are available, A4 and A3.
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A4 Compact format A must for serious radar users and a requirement on many commercial vessels. Very useful for beginners to practice on. As used in our radar videos. For leisure and small commercial use.
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A3 Ship format Used by commercial shipping worldwide. Includes - Radar Parameters - Heading Mode - Time Zone - Radar in use - Multiple contacts - CPA - Officer of the watch etc.
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50 sheets in an A4 sized pad. £9.00 inc VAT |
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NEWS
{June 2010} Due to an increase in paper costs a small increase has been neccasary on Plotting Pads. All DVD prices are unchanged.
{August 2008} RNLI buy Amberley Marines RADAR DVD programme for online training use.
{January 2008} CDROMs have now been phased out and replaced by the more versatile DVD’s CDROM’s are available to special order if required. Due to continuing demand ASTRO remains available in CDROM and DVD formats.
{April 2005} All our products are now available in DVD format. The latest batch which completes our range is: Sports Boat Handling, Motorboat Handling, Ropes Knots & Splices, Mediterranean Motorboat Handling and First Aid Afloat
{April 2005} Brand new fully revised version of Radar DVD now available
{January 04} Motorboat - Competent Crew & Day Skipper DVD will be available by end of February 2004
{January 04} Motorboat - Competent Crew & Day Skipper VHS version was released at London Boat Show 8th January 2004
{Sept 03] DVD versions are now available of nine programmes
Day Skipper & Competent Crew - Sail, Understanding Electronic Navigation, Astro Navigation, Interpreting Weather at Sea, Understanding Navigation, Learning to Sail in Dinghies and Keelboats, VHF-DSC, Outboard Engines and Marine Diesel Engines.
{Jan 03}Two new VHS videos were released at London International Boat Show 2003. For sailors there is Day Skipper & Competent Crew. And for sailors and motor boaters we have Understanding Electronic Navigation.
{April 02}A double CDROM and DVD version of Understanding Navigation is now available.
{Jan 02}A new version of Understanding Navigation 80 minutes in length was released at the London Boat Show 2002, written by Tim Bartlett - author of The RYA Book of Navigation.
A CDROM version (which will play on any multimedia computer built after 1997 approx) of the following titles are also available. See CDROM section for more information.
VHF-DSC,Interpreting Weather at Sea,First Aid Afloat,Learn to sail in Dinghies & Keelboats, Understanding Navigation and Astro Navigation
TRADE INFORMATION
Our products are sold direct to the marine trade in the UK by the Kelvin Hughes wholesale division based in Southampton. Please ask for Mike Kerr or Andy Hussey - they can be contacted by telephone on 02380 634911 or by fax on 02380 330014 or email
southampton@kelvinhughes.co.uk
If you are a large trade customer or non UK trade customer or you have a specific requirement please contact Amberley Marine direct.
Television - CD ROM - DVD
We have several hundred hours of archive marine television pictures, all broadcast quality (usually Betacam SP or DVCAM) this includes just about anything that floats, or is in anyway connected with marine navigation and shore side infrastructure.
Our in house facilities include, full HD production shooting kit - online HD video editing suite and a small studio. CD ROM, DVD and Bluray programming using Adobe Encore, Dreamweaver, (website construction) and flash movie encoding.
If you would like to discuss your requirement for a television or a multimedia production or the purchase of archive material please contact us for further information.
RYA INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION - New information 24th June 2010
If you are using or are considering using our material as lecture support you must register with us. You can send us a letter or e-mail stating what you want to use our material for.
THE RYA agreement with Amberley Marine has been terminated by the RYA. Part of their letter dated 24th June 2010 is copied below.
"From the contract we have here I note that the payment schedule was set up for payment to be made in advance of the timeframe that was to be covered. On this basis we will not be paying the invoice that we have been issued with and give notice of our intention to terminate this agreement effective immediately"
Please contact Richard Falk at the RYA for clarification 02380 604182
Any RYA instructor using our material for lecture support is now in breech of our copyright terms and conditions and must apply direct to Amberley Marine immediately and obtain a separate license. This is chargeable.
If you have not registered with us and are using our products
YOU ARE BREAKING THE LAW AND ARE LIABLE TO PROSECUTION
No one except Amberley Marine Ltd can sanction the use of our material. All programmes on VHS, CDROM and DVD made and/or sold by Amberley Marine Ltd are covered by our or other peoples copyright. This includes in all cases, the script, video pictures, graphics, voice over and music.
If we discover you are using our products without written authority you risk prosecution by Amberley Marine Ltd and we will automatically pass your identity to:
FACT {Federation Against Copyright Theft}
MCPS {Mechanical Copyright Protection Society}
PRS {Performing Rights Society}
Your Local Education Authority
Royal Yachting Association
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
Frequently Asked Questions
1...{Q}What will your CDROM run on
{A}These are computer discs that will generally run on any full multimedia computer built after year 2000 worldwide. They are not DVDs or Video CDs. They are made to play on a computer equipped with a normal CD drive. They include all the play software they need to work already installed on the disc. They will not install themselves onto your hard disc, they are programmed to run from the CD. The Astro CDROM is slightly different but generally will not need any outside help as long as you are using Windows 98 onwards.
2...{Q} The chapters do not work correctly on my CDROM
{A}You must set the screen resolution of your computer to 800 x 600 pixels. If you do not the hot spots {chapter heading highlights} will be offset to one side and difficult to select. This does not apply to the Astro CD.
3...{Q}Where and on what equipment will your DVD’s work.
{A}Our DVD’s are PAL DVD and will generally run with no problems on any computer or PAL DVD player and television. They do not contain an region identifier flag. In other words they should play on any DVD player as long as it is PAL compatible anywhere in the world.
4...{Q} What computer operating system will your CDROM’s and DVD’s run on.
{A} They have been checked and are known to work on windows 98, 2000, XP and Vista.
5...{Q} Where do I find the questions and answers on Astro CD and DVD and Understanding Navigation CD and DVD.
{A} Put the CD or DVD into a computer CD/DVD drive look in the root directory of the CD/DVD for the Questions and Answers folders, double click on them and then print them out in the normal way.
6...{Q} My DVD disc plays OK on a DVD player connected to a Television, but does not play or does not play correctly on a computer.
{A} Windows Media Player normally shipped with Windows XP does not recognise chapters and is unsuitable for playing training programmes. Dell media player is also easily confused. The best software we have found for playing DVDs’ such as ours, with multiple chapters - on a windows computer, is Power DVD from Cyberlink.com. WinDVD is another good one.
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Some Other Sites You May Find Useful
Royal Yachting Association - The Voice Of Yachting http://www.rya.org.uk
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution http://www.rnli.org.uk
For nautical books and DVD's
try the Kelvin Hughes website http://www.bookharbour.com
STOLEN PROPERTY
Our programmes are often made with the help and co-operation of the RYA, RNLI, MCA and sailing schools. Buying or selling counterfeit copies is illegal. If you purchase a typical business training aid with the amount of complexity that is commonplace in marine training programmes, you could expect to pay upwards of 100 pounds for it. The only reason we can offer our programmes at the price we do is because of the help we receive.
PURCHASING STOLEN PRODUCTS HURTS US ALL
Please be aware that the following persons are known to supply counterfeit copies of our products via ebay.
Gary Todd - 22 Sparkford Avenue, Manchester M23 9EL
J.Green - 69 Flaxcroft Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 1RN
Aqua-Media - John Minshall 96 Aylesbury Road, Bentilee, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire. ST2 0LX
AMBERLEY MARINE CONTACT & COMPANY INFORMATION
Amberley Marine Ltd - Hurley - Maidenhead - Berkshire - SL6 5LW - UK
Telephone +44(0)1628 826104
Fax +44(0)1628 828322
Email amberleymarine@aol.com
Please note we are not a shop and have no customer access.
We will always try to answer queries as quickly as possible. But the most efficient way to contact us is by using email.
Company Information
Company name: Amberley Marine Limited
Company Registration number: 1990474 (England & Wales)
Registered Office: Marble Arch House 66-68 Seymour Street, London W1H 5AF