Hot on the heels of winning 'Best Overall Company in Plymouth' (as well as five other trophies) at last week's Plymouth Young Enterprise Awards, Plymouth College/Plymouth High School for Girls team, Affinity, has clinched the 'Best Overall Company in Devon' accolade as well.
Affinity's resounding success is down to the production and sales of the book, 'Prambles', a guide to family-friendly walks in the area. More than 350 copies have been sold through Waterstones, Tourist Information Offices and Pixieland Nurseries with sales still going strong. As well, Ordnance Survey and Bossiny Books are reportedly interested in buying the book from the team in return for royalties.
Teacher in charge of Young Enterprise at Plymouth College, Jonathan Shields, said: “The Devon judges were very impressed with Affinity and commended the team on its innovation. They have already made in excess of £500 profit, which is outstanding for a Young Enterprise company. I have high hopes for the team in the South West final.”
This is the second time in eight years that a Young Enterprise team involving Plymouth College students has won the Devon final. It is the fourth year running that a Plymouth College team has won the Plymouth honour. Affinity will go to the South West final in Bristol on 15th June.
Photograph: Some of the Plymouth College members of Affinity
